Important Upcoming Changes to the Korean Electricity Business Act regarding Solar Farm Developments
There have been recent amendments to the Electricity Business Act (‘EB Act’) (the main Act governing the granting of permits required to develop and operate renewable energy projects in Korea) that are likely to affect a large majority of potential investors in Korean solar farm projects. As is discussed below, the legislative amendments are due …
Malta Individual Investor Program (MIIP) – Reform
The revised program which is set to replace the current Individual Investor Program (hereinafter ‘IIP’) is underway. During a briefing session held on Friday 3rd July 2020 the following proposed changes were discussed:
Privacy Rights Trump Artists’ Intellectual Property Rights: A Brief Insight into CJEU and IPR Enforcement of Intellectual Property Right (Regulation) Act in Malta
Imagine this scenario: an individual decides to upload a copy of a Harry Potter film on YouTube, without acquiring the consent, and without paying any royalties to Warner Bros., which is the production company and owner of the rights of the film. Essentially, by uploading this film onto an online platform such as YouTube, but …
Identity Malta Agency to Lift Suspension on New Single Work Permit Applications in the Coming Days
On the 16th of March 2020, as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak, Identity Malta Agency advised that they will not be accepting any new single work permit applications except for highly skilled workers (Key Employee Initiative) and medical professionals.
When can an Employer Process Health Data under the GDPR?
The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn attention to the processing of health data and when such data may be processed, especially in light of the fact that employers are obliged to implement mitigation measures to ensure the safety of employees at the work place. In this article we will analyse some instances where health data may …
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Landmark CJEU Data Protection Judgement: EU-US Privacy Shield declared invalid
On Thursday 16th July 2020, the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the EU (‘CJEU’) delivered a landmark judgement in data protection, declaring the EU-US Privacy Shield Decision that attempts to guarantee the transmission of EU data to the United States, invalid. In the same breath, the CJEU also declared Decision 2010/87 setting Standard …
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The P2B Regulation: New requirements for OISPs and Online Search Engines as of July 2020
There is no denying that, perhaps now more than ever, online platforms offer incomparable access to cross-border markets. The increasing reliance of businesses on online platforms has led to a shift in the online marketplace, creating new dependencies and imbalances of power. Until recently, although platforms were subject to a myriad of different and piecemeal …
Law on Tax Incentives in Equatorial Guinea
On 7 July 2020, the Parliament passed Law 1/2020, setting forth tax incentive-related measures applicable to all taxpayers, resident and non-resident individuals and companies with tax debts towards the State of Equatorial Guinea.
Amendments to the Personal Income Tax Code in Angola
Law no. 28/2020, of 22nd July, 2020, approved several amendments to the Personal Income Tax (“PIT”) Code.
Reporting of cross-border transactions (DAC 6) – Portuguese legal framework in force
Last week Law No. 26/2020, of 21 July (Law 26/2020) was finally published, transposing into Portuguese legislation Council Directive (EU) 2018/822, of 25 May 2018 (DAC 6). DAC 6 foresees new mandatory disclosure rules regarding certain cross-border mechanisms based on objective characteristics (hallmarks).