2009 Motor Insurance Directive: an Evaluation of Current Proposals for Amendment
The 2009 Motor Insurance Directive is paramount for materialising the fundamental right of freedom of movement for European citizens across the EU.The said Directive is a further step to consolidate the market in the motor insurance sector, while promoting the protection of both policyholders and victims of road traffic accidents. The Commission’s amendment proposals address …
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Workplace rights for employees undertaking IVF treatment in Cyprus
What is IVF treatment The first reported birth of a child conceived by ‘in Vitro’ fertilization (IVF) was in 1978.IVF alongside other Assisted Reproduction Technologies have since then become accepted practices to medically treat genetic or fertility issues. The IVF practice aims to improve the frequency of pregnancies by implanting a fertilized ovum in the endometrium, although …
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Coronavirus – A Force Majeure Event?
Coronavirus has taken Wuhan by storm when the outbreak was first discovered in one of central China’s most important industrial cities in December 2019. In less than three months as at the time of writing, the coronavirus disease COVID-19 has affected numerous countries and territories around the world which resulted in the quarantine of hundreds …
COVID-19: The Threat to Insolvency – Options to SMEs
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic is creating significant health, social and economic challenges worldwide. The impact of this outbreak has raised many concerns in Malaysia especially for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (“SMEs”) as there is a real risk of insolvency since business is limited due to the closure of premises during the Movement Control Order imposed …
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The Newly Introduced Malta Permanent Residence Program
During a seminar spearheaded by Parliamentary Secretary Alex Muscat and MRVA CEO Charles Mizzi on the 12th of January, 2021, details were given about a new residency program, which shall be entitled “Malta Permanent Residence Program”. This program is set to replace the Malta Residence and Visa Program (MRVP), which shall be phased out by …
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Taxation For Foreign Investors
This contribution aims to provide a high-level overview of the taxes that could apply to foreign investors in Thailand.
Foreign Direct Investment under the UAE Federal Commercial Companies Law Amendment
Background: There is no doubt that the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) has been one (1) of the most important investment centers and a venue for all the investors around the world. In 2018, the UAE was ranked the 1st Arabian country with respect to the ability of Foreign Direct Investments (“FDI”), and acquired 33.3% of the total …
Foreign Direct Investment under the UAE Federal Commercial Companies Law Amendment
Background: There is no doubt that the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) has been one (1) of the most important investment centers and a venue for all the investors around the world. In 2018, the UAE was ranked the 1st Arabian country with respect to the ability of Foreign Direct Investments (“FDI”), and acquired 33.3% of the total …
OVERVIEW ON THE NEW AMENDMENTS TO THE ROMANIAN FISCAL CODE
Introduction Law no. 296 of December 21, 2020 for the amendment and completion of Law no. 227/2015 regarding the Fiscal Code (the “Law no. 296/2020”) brought a series of beneficial changes to the business environment, applicable starting with January 1, 2021.
Filing post grant patent opposition proceedings in India: A comparison with US & Europe
By Rajiv Choudhary, Partner, Halder & Associates Introduction: This article provides a summary of the Indian post grant patent opposition procedure and compares it with European and United States provisions. Today’s patent applications are multi-jurisdictional and are prosecuted in different jurisdictions. As such, companies and defendants face the prospect of litigating or defending these patents …