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Japan Times: Legal expertise beyond borders

The Japan Times reported Brain Trust International Law Firm's achievement. "In the dynamic realm of global commerce, expertise in law that transcends borders is indispensable. Brain Trust International Law Firm, based in Taipei, excels in transnational dispute resolution and business law.

New SACE Office in Singapore

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The inauguration of the new SACE office in Singapore, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy and Consulate in Vietnam, represents a significant step towards fostering growth opportunities for Made in Italy enterprises across Southeast Asia.

Repayment Of Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) After Death

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As our population ages, more people are being accommodated in supported residential aged care. On entry, the aged care provider and the resident sign a residential care agreement which often requires a payment known as a RAD to secure that accommodation.

Legal Risks In Claiming “Ocean Bound” Plastic During The Accc’S Greenwashing Campaign

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You may have seen a wave of products boasting that they utilise recycled ocean plastic for their packaging. While it sounds like a win for the environment, recent actions taken by the ACCC suggest that the regulatory waters are somewhat choppy.

Surrogate’s Court Orders DNA Testing to Verify Claim to Be Decedent’s Biological Child

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Can a person claiming to be the decedent’s biological child out of wedlock obtain a court order directing DNA testing of the decedent’s acknowledged children, in order to verify her claim?

Employment Law Implications When Developing And Implementing Artificial Intelligence In Your Business

For businesses, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can represent an attractive cost saving measure. In many cases well implemented AI can improve the profitability of a business. However, the recent settlement in a case involving Uber Eats continues to illustrate that this as yet imperfect technology must be implemented with care.

Hung Ou Yang: Taiwan's Top 100 Lawyers 2024

Asia Business Law Journal announced a list of Taiwan's top 100 lawyers 2024. BT International Law Firm's Managing Partner, Hung Ou Yang, not only has been consecutively put on the short list since 2019, but also received strong endorsement from clients and foreign law firms.

Ira Cohen, P.A. Attending The International Trademark Association Annual Meeting

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Pragma Member Ira Cohen, Esq., of Ira Cohen, P.A. is pleased to announce that he will be attending the International Trademark Association (“INTA”) Annual Meeting for 2024, this month, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A., from May 18-24, 2024. 

IRAS’ Audits Of Company Tax Acompliance

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IRAS takes a comprehensive approach towards tax compliance by companies by conducting both risk-based and random audits across all industries to ensure good coverage across the corporate base. To do so, IRAS uses data analytics and other tools to profile companies according to their compliance risk.

Since There Is Similarity Between The Expressions Confronted, It Must Be Concluded That They Cannot Coexist Peacefully In The Market

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Denied claims for nullity filed against the act that denied registration as a trademark of the nominative sign “EXOME”, to distinguish products in Class 5 of the NICE classification, by determining that there is a competitive connection.

Analyzing the IPO Transition of Türkiye’s Defense Firms: Challenges and Opportunities

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Amid geopolitical tensions, notably stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the consequent surge in demand for military equipment, defense industry companies in Türkiye could focus on enhancing their production capabilities and tapping into international markets via IPO funding.

Liquidated Damages Clauses Enforceable in Commercial Leases

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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently examined whether the liquidated damages provision in a commercial lease (i) constituted an unenforceable penalty clause as opposed to a reasonable prediction of damages, and (ii) could be invalidated due to a party’s level of sophistication or lack thereof.

What Is The Purpose Of The Prejudicial Interpretation Mechanism In The Andean Community?

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The objective of the preliminary interpretation mechanism is to guarantee the uniform and coherent application of the rules of the Andean Community legal system by national judges. This mechanism is activated when national judges must resolve a controversy that involves one or more rules of community law. Furthermore, according to the interpretive legal criterion, it is not necessary to issue a new ruling if the Court of Justice of the Andean Community has already previously interpreted the norm in question.

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