HOW TO CORRECTLY SET UP AN E-COMMERCE WEBSITE FOR SALE IN ACCORDANCE WITH VIETNAM LAW?
The recent pandemic has prompted consumers all over the world, and particularly in Vietnam, to adopt a new shopping habit: online shopping, particularly after a period of social isolation.
THE RISE OF SPAC (SPECIAL PURPOSE ACQUISITION COMPANY): A NEW ERA IN PRIVATE EQUITY
Introduction Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (“SPAC”), which is a popular option for companies that wish to go public in a relatively short period, exploded in the early 1990s in the United States, which doubtlessly caught the markets off-guard.
Government Dues and IBC Waterfall: Are We Heading Towards a Non-uniform Approach Across Sectors?
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”) prescribes an order of priority in which debts owed by the corporate debtor are required to be paid in case of resolution or liquidation.
Partial Amendment Bill to the Electronic Financial Transactions Act passed by the National Assembly’s National Policy Committee
On May 11, 2023, the “Amendment Bill to the Electronic Financial Transactions Act” (the Amendment) passed the plenary session of the National Assembly’s National Policy Committee.
The inclusion of maritime shipping activities in the EU Emission Trading System Directive
The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union reached a provisional agreement on the 17th of December 2022, whereby they adopted the European Commission’s proposal to include maritime transport activities in the existing ‘Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance …
The non-disclosure of material facts in insurance contracts
In the recent case Malcolm Vassallo (the “Plaintiff”) vs. Citadel Insurance p.l.c (the “Defendant”) decided on the 1 March 2023, the Honourable Judge Lawrence Mintoff was requested to determine and examine what constitutes a “material fact” and the “non-disclosure of a material fact” when purchasing an insurance policy. The case was decided before the Court …
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Latest Update to 「Guidelines for Workplace Risk Assessment」 to Impact Businesses in Korea
On 22 May 2023, the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) announced a significant update to its 「Guidelines for Workplace Risk Assessment」 (Guidelines), effective immediately. The latest changes to the Guidelines aim to improve and reform the existing workplace risk assessment system, a key means to self-diagnose and mitigate risks of employer liability for workplace …
Supreme Court of Korea Affirms Abuse of Dominance for Tying Patent Licenses and Engineering Services in the Shipbuilding Industry
Lee & Ko’s Antitrust & Competition Group successfully represented three major Korean shipbuilding companies in the court action involving Gaztransport & Technigaz SA (GTT), the exclusive holder of key patents in technology for manufacturing/constructing membrane storage tanks used on liquefied natural gas carriers (LNG Carrier).
Learn More on how to file a case for Physical Assault in UAE Courts.
In the UAE Physical assault is also known as battery, which is a criminal offence. It can be defined as intentionally or recklessly causing bodily harm to another person.. This can include hitting, punching, pushing, kicking or other physical act that may result in causing harm to someone.
UAE: All you need to know about off plan property legalities and conjugal rights
Off-Plan property refers to a real estate that is purchased before it is constructed or completed. Purchasing an off-plan property in the UAE can be an attractive investment opportunity. However, it is essential to understand the legalities and conjugal rights associated with buying off- plan properties.