Should NZ recognise blockchain signatures and smart contracts in our Electronic Transactions Act?
The State of Arizona has passed a ground-breaking law confirming that smart contracts and blockchain-based signatures have the protection of its Electronic Transactions Act.1
Looking for Tax Incentives? Make sure you comply
13 Jun 2017 at 04:00 / NEWSPAPER SECTION: BUSINESS Looking for Tax Incentives? Make sure you comply Tax incentives can be as sweet as honey, but making a mistake in compliance, inadvertently or otherwise, can leave a taste as bitter as gall. Corporate taxpayers have learned this painful lesson in light of court rulings on …
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Significant adjustments to Insolvency Law in Austria
The Insolvency Law Amending Statute of 2017 (Insolvenzrechtsänderungsgesetz 2017, IRÄG 2017) was adopted by the Council of Ministers at the end of March and is currently in the process of being reviewed. The reform is due to enter into force on 1 July 2017 and contains significant innovations. Its primary objective is to facilitate the …
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Increased Liability for Real Estate Agents in Austria
Pursuant to the Austrian Broker Act (Maklergesetz), a broker has to fairly and diligently protect their principal's interest. Until a very recent judgment of the Austrian Supreme Court (Oberster Gerichtshof), courts have taken a very lenient stance on the liability of real estate agents. The judgment of the Supreme Court of 24 Jan 2017, however, …
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Challenging Fca Accusations
Nicola Sharp and Syedur Rahman explain how changes to the way the FCA investigates cases will make it easier for companies and individuals to negotiate the best possible outcome.
Obtaining A Dpa
With deferred prosecution agreements (DPA’s) becoming more common, Aziz Rahman considers how a company under investigation can enhance its chances of obtaining one in order to avoid prosecution.
Recent Amendments to Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation
On 26 May 2017, the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation has been amended to shorten the time frames for environmental impact assessment (“EIA”) process and to extend the scope of EIA requirement for solar and wind power projects.
Establishment of the Natural Gas Spot Market in Turkey
In line with the government’s objectives to make Turkey a regional hub for natural gas trading, a natural gas spot market has been established by the Natural Gas Organized Wholesale Market Regulation published in the Official Gazette on 31 March 2017.
Croatia: Lex Agrokor – Government Intervention at the Eleventh Hour
Lex Agrokor – behind the scenes The hottest topic in Croatia right now is the Agrokor situation and the newly enacted Act on Compulsory Administration Procedure in Companies of Systemic Importance for the Republic of Croatia (Zakon o postupku izvanredne uprave u trgovačkim društvima od sistemskog značaja za Republiku Hrvatsku; the "Act"). The Act was …
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Remedy Against Trademark Infringement
Mr. Nurzhan Stamkulov, Ms. Dina Bektemirova Kazakhstan legal framework provides a legal protection for owners of intellectual property. This article focuses on trademark infringement and legal actions available to protect brands.