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Inheritance tax reform in Catalunya
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For years, Catalonian politicians have promised to significantly reduce the horrifically high rate of inheritance tax in this “comunidad autonoma” (autonomous community). |
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by Carlos Prieto Cid |
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The new Law 19/2009 about “Measures for Promoting and Speeding up the Renting Procedures, and the Energetic Efficiency in Buildings” - Spain
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On December the 23rd 2009 the new Law 19/2009, approved on November 23 about “Measures for Promoting and Speeding up the Renting Procedures, and the Energetic Efficiency in Buildings” came into force in Spain. |
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by Miguel Ángel Caramello Álvarez |
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Panamanian incentives to promote foreign investment
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Panama has historically been recognized as a privileged Country in the heart of the Americas due to its invaluable geographical position and environment free of natural disasters which has been maximized with the construction of the Canal (now in expansion), developed ports (in both coasts), five optic cables, air connections (the most important in Latin America), proven democracy, modern tax system, reliable banking hub, non-discriminating society and first world-quality human resources, as shown in the efficient operation of the Panama Canal; all these characteristics make of Panama a competitive regional trade center. |
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by Kuzniecky & Co. |
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Eurojuris Risk management Manual
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by Laurent Marlière |
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A Business strategy development for a law firm in a period of economical recession
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The global economic recession has had a significant impact on the legal services industry, calling for a strategic change for the law companies. The article describes the process of development of a law company’s business strategy, specifically for the period of recession, by real example of a Ukrainian law firm |
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by Oleksiy Bezhevets - Legal Alliance Company • Kyiv • Simferopol - www.l-a.com.ua |
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Reform 3/2009 to the Spanish Insolvency Law
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The principal Spanish rules relating to insolvencies are found in the relatively recent Insolvency Law 22/2003 of the 9th of July, approved in a moment of economic prosperity. This law has been the object of a recent reform, by way of the Royal Decree Law 3/2009 of the 27th of March, driven in part by the current global economic crisis. |
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by Marina Bugallal |
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Coping with the crisis
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For many companies the present economic crisis leads to substantial decrease in turnover.
Parts of the workforce no longer are working to capacity, while the labor costs remain high.
These companies therefore face the dilemma that they might loose highly qualified and experienced employees in case of a reduction in staff, who then might not be available again when the economic situation recovers. |
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by Johannes Beyer, Attorney at Law |
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Is merger still a choice for law firms?
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The first principle towards mergers of law firms is that it must be considered as a means to an end. Merger is a scheme which allows certain aims to be fulfilled. These aims can be linked to growth strategy, gaining markets’ shares, approaching other types of clientele, strengthening the firm, ensuring economic stability, attracting new lawyers with a specific profile, pursuing competition… |
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by Laurent Marliere |
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2007 court precedent a step forward in Turkish law towards EU
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Encouraged to take legislative steps to harmonise its law with the European Union law, the Turkish State has introduced major changes into its labor law, predominantly by the 2003 Labor Act. |
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by Berna Tepe |
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The Winner takes it All !
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The Belgian Act of 21st April 2007, which came into force on 1st January 2008, has drastically changed conditions regarding the awarding of legal costs in cases brought to court in Belgium. |
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by Herman NAEYAERT |
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French gaming regime: Game over ?
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The legality of the French gaming regime has recently been put under a lot of pressure - attacked from the outside, by the European Commission and, quite unexpectedly, also from the inside, by the French Supreme Court. |
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by Thibault Verbiest - Anouk Hattab-Abrahams |
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The myth of the common law marriage
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Over four million people in England and Wales live together outside marriage. Many
cohabiting couples believe that the law will afford them some level of protection in the event of splitting up. |
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by Rebecca Silcock, Head of Family |
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IRS Considering
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The IRS is on the verge of launching "mass audits" of persons thought to be hiding behind US shell companies organized in states such as Wyoming, Nevada and Delaware. The IRS and some Members of Congress believe that these companies are being used by US and non-US individuals and companies to avoid tax, launder money and finance terrorism. |
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by Charles M. Bruce |
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eBay Decision Levels Patent Litigation Playing Field
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On May 15, 2006, the United States Supreme Court addressed the circumstances under which patent holders may obtain permanent injunctions against infringers. |
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by Robert A. Griffiths, Esquire |
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Influence of criminal courts' assesment on wrongdoing to civil court procedure: a joint aspect of proceeding for crack down on infringement of intellectual property rights and on white collar crimes
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Particularly when speaking of financial markets, an act or omission during the handling of your assets portfolio which affected your legitimate interests can also be in violation of the criminal law.
In the same vein, violation of your industrial and intellectual property rights (“IP rights”) can be pursued both before the civil courts and criminal courts.
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by Avukat Berna Tepe |
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