Bulgaria: Remedies imposed on fuel companies following cartel investigations
For the second time in less than five years, the Bulgarian Commission for the Protection of Competition ("Commission") has opened investigation proceedings regarding prohibited agreements and concerted practices against the major fuel companies in Bulgaria and closed them without issuing penalties.
Can your IP disclose your ID?
An “IP”, or “internet protocol” is a unique series of numbers allocated to each and every device connected to a network, including and most notable the internet. Similar to your physical home address to which postal articles are addressed and delivered, internet traffic is delivered to your computer’s address i.e. your IP address.
Leave for medically assisted procreation
The recent Legal Notice No. 156 of 2017 (“Leave for Medically Assisted Procreation National Standard Order 2017”) has laid down minimum requirements designed to grant a period of paid leave to employees who undergo the process of medically assisted procreation (hereinafter referred to as the “leave”) whether in Malta or outside Malta.
The Rules and Procedures Followed Before the Criminal Courts under the UAE Criminal Procedure Law
After having explained the procedures of transferring cases to the criminal courts, in this part we will describe the procedures following the transfer and the rules to be followed before the criminal judge in the hearings.
Cayman Islands Introduces Beneficial Ownership Register
The Cayman Islands government has now introduced legislative changes which will require relevant companies (“Relevant Companies”) to prepare and maintain a register of beneficial owners (the “Register of Beneficial Owners”).
Employer Tips: Key Obligations In Disability Employment
EMPLOYER TIPS: KEY OBLIGATIONS IN DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT Alexandr Chumachenko, Associate, AEQUITAS It is indubitably a universal knowledge that persons with disabilities, as a socially vulnerable stratum, need special treatment and special attitude. Kazakhstan, like many other countries, legislatively provides for the key guidelines to give the disabled a special attitude of society and ensure the …
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Recast of the EU Regulation on Insolvency Law Applicable as of Today
The EU Regulation on Insolvency Law 1346/2000 (EIR) was considered a milestone in the cross-border coordination of national insolvency proceedings. The recast of the EU Regulation on Insolvency Law 2015/848, applicable to insolvency proceedings opened after 26 June 2017, considers substantial developments in national insolvency laws. read more…
Lessons Learned over Three Years: Amendment of the Hungarian Trust Regulation
The Hungarian Parliament passed an act in June 2017 with the aim of improving Hungary's business competitiveness. Among other things, the amendment has changed the regulation of trusts and their management, hopefully for the better, since the past three years have shown that a lack of such experience still exists. The legal concept of trust …
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Austria: Slightly Lower Fees, a Little More Liberalisation – The 2017 Amendments to the Austrian Tra
Following a year of intense political discussion, the Austrian Parliament adopted numerous amendments to the Austrian Trade Act 1994 (Gewerbeordnung 1994, "GewO") at the end of June. While the reform falls significantly short of the outgoing government's original announcements last July with the aim to liberalise market access and to cut red tape for businesses, …
Austria: Avoid Expensive Mistakes As Startup Employer
As violations may lead to enormous liabilities, start-up employers are advised from the outset to comply with the applicable laws pertaining to their personnel. In addition to being an underestimated factor when it comes to financial liabilities, employment-law-related mistakes may also result in difficulties in the course of a company's sales process. For a better …
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