On October 4th, 2019, during a National Basketball Association ("NBA") sponsored trip to China, Houston Rockets general manager, Daryl Morey, tweeted "fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong."

The protocol amending the United States Tax Treaty with Switzerland has been ratified by the United States and began to take effect as of 20 September 2019.

Ahead of a marriage, it is important to think about your longer term needs, particularly if you have inheritance or other assets to consider.

"I don't have custody of my child, can I still make decisions for her?", "Do I have the right to see my child if I don't live with him?"

Sorting out financial claims is often the most daunting task for any couple when going through a separation.

The process of getting divorced can be difficult and time-consuming, but it can be significantly easier if both parties can come to a settlement.

When a marriage goes sour it is important to know how to manage your emotions and when to seek legal advice.

The breakup of a relationship often have great impacts to the child. The welfare and interests of the child are paramount

The breakup of a relationship often have great impacts to the child. The welfare and interests of the child are paramount

In the past several years, a number of suspended issuers were delisted by the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (the " Exchange ") as a result of their failure to secure a resumption before the expiry...

In this second session, Koji Yamamoto and Yoshiyuki Omori provided an overview of the laws and regulations governing capital raising activities in Japan and other considerations for fund managers seeking to do business in Japan.

This country-specific guide produced with Chambers and Partners provides an overview to tax laws and regulations which can impact clients with a financial interest in Japan.

On December 19, 2017, the IRS published new regulations implementing a centralized partnership tax audit regime under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015.

The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) recently distributed a memorandum announcing that certified Contract Advisors will be subject to continuing education requirements.

The Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the <strong>'Act</strong>') which received Royal Assent on 26 March this year, will introduce new transparency requirements that will require businesses to prove that no slavery and/or human trafficking is taking place within their business and/or their supply chains.

The Charity Commission has released the full details of the 2013 Annual Return which contains a small number of changes in response to the consultation.

In 2007, Dominic Kennedy requested information under the Freedom of Information Act concerning three inquiries the Commission carried out into the Mariam Appeal.

A statutory inquiry into Africa Relief Trust has been opened by the Charity Commission to assess whether the charity’s trustees have properly discharged their trustee duties.

The Charity Commission has revised its guidance on amending charity governing documents, introducing separate frameworks for different charity structures and expanding requirements around conflicts of interest, member consultation, and trustee benefits. These changes aim to clarify legal obligations and improve practical usability for charity administrators navigating constitutional amendments.

The Charity Commission for England and Wales has opened a consultation to explore the risks non-profit organisations (NPOs) face from terrorist financing schemes.