The introduction in Italy of the Jobs Act for self-employed workers (occurred with Law of May 22, 2017, no. 81, published in the Official Gazette on June 13 and enforced the following day) pursued the purpose of ...

Lebanon's Law No. 46/2026 introduces a temporary suspension of legal, contractual, and corporate deadlines across multiple domains. While this legislative measure pauses the clock on many obligations, it contains critical exceptions that practitioners must understand, along with specific rules governing how affected deadlines will be calculated once the suspension period ends.

Check out The Business Year's interview with Sami Touma, Managing Partner at Eptalex-MEG Legal Services, discussing the main factors to take into consideration when doing business...

One of the positive effects of the new law on public-private partnerships (PPP) is a new instrument that could contribute to growth and development in Lebanon.

The Business Year recently interviewed Me. Aziz Torbey, founder of Eptalex Aziz Torbey Law Firm, about the long-term structural advantages of working in Lebanon and the outlook for the year ahead...

Banco Security has agreed to finance a portfolio of renewable energy generation projects to be developed by the joint venture between Building Energy and Scotta Group.

With the enactment of new reforms in 2017, the UAE business setting has changed due to the issuance of new tax laws regarding tax procedures, excise and value added tax (VAT).

Beirut's court turned a million-euro banking standoff into a breach of trust conviction. In a landmark ruling on 12/8/2025, the Beirut Criminal Court held Byblos Bank liable for breach of trust...

In this study, President Elias Chikhani examines the path of banking reform in Lebanon by presenting the laws, projects and measures that have been adopted...

Over the past few months, Lebanese policy makers have dealt with two important issues: the increase of public sector wages and the funding of the hike by increasing taxes.

In this article, our Managing Partner in Türkiye, Dr. Umut Metin, shares his reflections and impressions following his recent visit to Dubai.

The support of the Italian institutions in the event shows the opportunities that the O&G sector can offer the Italian companies in the country.

The United Arab Emirates continues to position itself as a leading destination for international businesses seeking to expand or relocate their operations.

For expatriates with assets in the UAE, estate planning is an important part of responsible long-term planning. While it is often assumed that assets...

In December 2020, Chanel claimed that Jonak was engaging in Parasitism by creating products that closely mimicked Chanel's designs, therefore, leveraging Chanel's established brand image to attract consumers.

The U.S. Administration has proposed rescinding Syria's designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, opening new pathways for commercial engagement while maintaining restrictions...

Ever since the issuance of the decision of the Singapore Court of Appeal on 8 April 2025 in DJP and others v DJO, upholding the annulment of an ICC Award in a railway dispute issued in 2023 against an Indian public sector company, ...

The UAE announced its intention to comply with OECD's Automatic Exchange of Tax Information (AEoI) in 2010 with the goal to begin reporting in 2018 for FY2017.

In 2026, AI-generated art no longer lives at the margins of digital culture. It hangs on gallery walls, circulates through biennales, and appears in major auction catalogues.

As AI-generated artworks increasingly enter galleries, auctions, and private collections, traditional fine art insurers confront a fundamental challenge to their underwriting frameworks. Built on assumptions of human authorship, physical uniqueness, and clear provenance, existing insurance models are disrupted by AI-generated art's unique characteristics. The industry must now develop new approaches to address emerging risks around ownership, valuation, intellectual property liability, and technological dep