30 November 2019
November, 2019 – Malta – Valletta Legal In this day and age, unpaid credit is becoming more and more frequent. Therefore, it is of paramount importance that when approached by clients to carry out debt collection, law firms professionally evaluate the situation and analyse the best and most efficient way forward for the client –…
30 November 2019
Legislative Amendment Enables Filing Claims against Foreign Entities in Israel November, 2019 – Israel – Granot-Speiser In September 2019, the Ministry of Justicepublished an overall reform of the Civil Procedure Regulations 5744-1984 (“Civil ProcedureRegulations“ and the “Reform”, respectively). The Reform is expected to come into force in September 2020. However, some of the proposed…
26 November 2019
On September 24, 2019 the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued its new final rule for determining whether executive, administrative and professional employees are exempt from overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The rule, which will take effect on January 1, 2020, will increase to $684 per week ($35,564 per year) the…
21 November 2019
November, 2019 – Brazil – Rossetti Advogados On November 12, 2019, the Brazilian Congress enacted Amendment to Constitution No. 103, which instituted the Brazilian social security reform. The social security reform has been under discussion over the last few years, and it is being done at an important time for Brazil, as the country has…
21 November 2019
November, 2019 – Australia – Silberstein & Associates Expert help is essential when considering registering a design application with IP Australia. Getting your design registered might seem like a simple thing to do: just go on IP Australia’s website and start a new application! It looks quick, easy and a great way to save on…
21 November 2019
November, 2019 – Belgium – Van Marcke Advocaten. The importance of a competitive company law is clear. The Belgian legislator has finally taken an important step to make the chaotic legislation around Belgian company law more efficient, more modern and more competitive. The most important changes in the new law are as follows.
2 October 2019
October, 2019 – Brazil – Rossetti Advogados Last July, Mercosur and the European Union (EU) concluded the negotiations of their first bi-regional trade agreement, twenty years after negotiations between both blocs began. As provided in the agreement, the main purpose is the immediate or gradual reduction of import tariffs between the European and South American…
1 October 2019
October, 2019 – Australia – Silberstein & Associates When did the humble cheese plate become so contentious? Restrictions on the use of European Geographical Indications: An Australian Perspective Written by John Aclis October 1, 2019 Have you ever bought prosciutto or camembert, brie, edam or gouda cheese? Australian producers of such foodstuffs may soon face significant…
1 October 2019
October, 2019 – Brazil – Rossetti Advogados On September 20, 2019, the Brazilian Federal Government enacted Federal Law No. 13.874, named Economic Freedom Law. This law presents a new cycle in the country, revisiting the Government’s role in the economy, lessening the bureaucracy and simplifying the economic activity, especially for small and medium-sized entrepreneurs. The…
1 August 2019
纳斯达克交易所对首次和持续挂 牌应用额外要求 Nasdaq Stock Market has recently released two new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 416 and 1696) in connection with the particular circumstances under which Nasdaq will apply additional and more stringent criteria as part of its review of initial and continued listings. This memorandum discusses the FAQs and relevant Nasdaq listing rules. 纳斯达克交易所最近发布了两个新的常见问题解答（编号416和1696），纳斯达克在审批首次和持续上市时将采取额外和更严格标准。本备忘录将讨论常见问题解答以及相关的纳斯达克上市规则。 Additional…
