This group comprises establishments that hold the securities of (or other equity interests in) companies and enterprises for the purpose of owning a controlling interest or influencing management decisions or establishments (except government establishments) that administer, oversee, and manage establishments of the company or enterprise and that normally undertake the strategic or organizational planning and decision making role of the company or enterprise.
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.
The Australian Government has recently proposed a significant overhaul of the country’s merger review system. The proposed merger reform seeks to amend the CCA to strengthen the merger review process and enhance competition in the market, and to create a more robust, streamlined, and transparent merger control regime.
Law 21,440, introduced important innovations in terms of tax incentives for donations to corporations and foundations, among other non-profit entities. This law contains a set of requirements and prohibitions to safeguard the proper use of donated resources.
The globalized world thrives on international trade, but navigating the complex web of export controls can feel like hitting a moving target. Governments constantly update regulations to address national security concerns, technological advancements, and shifting geopolitical landscapes. This constant flux creates significant challenges for businesses engaged in international trade.
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.
You’ve got to hand it to litigation funders. They continue to explore novel ways to ameliorate the significant cost of class action litigation. In Hunt Leather Pty Ltd v Transport for NSW (No 4), the NSW Supreme Court determined that the litigation funding arrangement in that case did not constitute a recoverable head of damage for class members.
Since 2022, CAC has issued documents such as the Security Assessment Measures for Data Provision Abroad and the Measures for Standard Contracts for Personal Information Outbound, which set out specific regulations on outbound requirements involving information collected within China.
A short Q&A covering main aspects to consider when investing in Taiwan.