ArticleSpain Clarifies Calculation Of Gambling Tax LiabilityThe determination of the taxable base of the Gambling Tax has been unclear since the entry into force of the Spanish Gambling Act. SpainMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticlePensions Ombudsman Round-Up February 2020In this edition of Pensions Ombudsman Round-Up we look at some determinations from October and November 2019, which cover the following issues:United KingdomEmployment and HRDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticlePensions Round-Up June 2019In this edition of Pensions Round-Up we look at key developments in pensions legislation, case law and regulatory guidance from June 2019 including:United KingdomEmployment and HRDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticlePensions Round-Up May 2019Welcome to the May 2019 edition of Pensions Round-Up which provides an overview of developments in pensions legislation, case law and regulatory guidance. United KingdomEmployment and HRDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleCargill International Trading Pte Ltd v Uttam Galva Steels Ltd [2019] EWHC 476 (Comm)In this summary judgment Cargill succeeded in arguing that an interest rate applicable to late payment did not operate as an unenforceable penalty. United KingdomLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleSeventh Circuit Narrows TCPA Liability In Texting CaseThe Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has found that an automated text messaging system that dials from a stored list of numbers ...United KingdomMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleEco-Friendly Practices And Sustainability – A Priority Consideration In Hotel OperationsThe team at PKF hotelexperts have published a paper "The Impact of Sustainable Practices on the Financial Statement of a Hotel", United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleThe President Announces Expansion Of Section 232 Tariffs Expected To Affect Millions Of Dollars In US ImportsThe expanded Section 232 tariffs will take effect for all affected articles entered or withdrawn from a warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 am EST, on February 8, 2020. United StatesInternational LawDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleWyoming Aims To Provide Legal Framework For Using Blockchain And Transacting In Digital AssetsIn early 2019, the Wyoming legislature enacted a flurry of laws aimed at establishing the state as a haven for businesses and investors that focus on blockchain and digital assets.United StatesTechnologyDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleBrexit: The Implications For The Life Sciences SectorDLA Piper is pleased to launch Brexit: The Implications for the Life Sciences Sector, an interactive guide designed to help companies in the sector navigate Brexit. European UnionFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleEsports Laws Of The WorldDLA Piper's Esports Laws of the World is the result of fantastic teamwork of our colleagues worldwide, and demonstrates our commitment to provide our clients with innovative toolsItalyMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleAdministering Registrations In The Customs Register Of Intellectual Property (CRIP) In The Electronic FormatOn 8 July 2019, Order of the Federal Customs Service (FCS) No. 131 dated 28 January 2019 became effective.RussiaInternational LawDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleCountry-Specific Updates - UKThe issue in this appeal case was whether digital newspapers would benefit from the same zero-rating treatment as physical newspapers.United KingdomTaxDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleTowards A National OH&S SystemDespite broad areas of consistency there remain separate safety laws in every state and territory in Australia. AustraliaEmployment and HRDLA Piper Australia
ArticleThe Review Of The “Environment Protection And Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999” (Cth) And The National Biodiversity StrategyFollowing a statutory five year review of the "Contaminated Land Management Act 1997" (NSW) (CLM Act), significant changes have been introduced in relation to investigating, cleaning up and reporting contamination in New South Wales.AustraliaEnvironmentDLA Piper Australia
ArticleAnti-Money LaunderingImprovement of New Zealand’s anti-money laundering regime has been on the agenda since the intergovernmental Financial Action Task Force (FATF) reviewed the existing financial transactions reporting regime in 2003, and identified a significant number of areas for improvement. AustraliaFinance and BankingDLA Piper Australia
ArticleMental Illness And Deliberate Damage To Insured PropertyIt is fundamental to the concept of insurance that it only insures a fortuity not a certainty. There is no cover under the policy if the insured deliberately damages the insured property. But what if the insured is suffering from a mental illness? AustraliaInsuranceDLA Piper Australia
ArticleProgress On The New Residential ZonesThe long awaited new (draft) residential zones were released by the State Government earlier this year and are contained in its report 'New residential zones for Victoria - Consultation Draft' (February 2009).AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionDLA Piper Australia
ArticleThe Development Plan Catch 22In Saunders v Frankston City Council (Red Dot) [2009] VCAT 114 (19 February 2009), the Tribunal commented on the necessity for notice for permit applications subject to a Development Plan Overlay (DPO). AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionDLA Piper Australia
ArticleSocial Media, WorkplaceBullying and Personal Grievance LawsThe NZ Employment Bulletin is designed to keep you up to date and informed on the latest legal developments and legislative changes in workplace relations and employment.New ZealandEmployment and HRDLA Piper Australia