Employment law remarks in Kazakhstan
Ms. Symbat Tursyngali Associate, Synergy Partners Law Firm LLC In Kazakhstan, there are certain negative consequences for violation of the labor regulations. For this reason, the foreign companies entering the Kazakhstan market often address the consultants on various employment questions. In this article you may find general and brief information about employment agreement questions that …
Patents in Greece – Lexology & GTDT
Applying for a patent
The protection of Trademarks including the mechanism of Preventive Measures by its owner
1- Introduction : The trademark is like the identity card of products, goods and services that form the backbone of the state economy and the activity practiced by persons – individuals or groups – that was industrial, commercial or service.
Court awards over €6,000 in damages for an accident at work
Josette Camilleri vs The Malta Union Club et [1]
The 5AMLD: What changes to expect
The fight against money laundering and terrorist financing in the EU financial market has spurred on the drafting of the fifth Anti-Money Laundering directive (“5AMLD”)to eradicate the risk of having a repeat of such scandals and leaks in the future. The 5AMLD will reinforce what the fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (“4AMLD”) had achieved, and will …
Joint Authorship and Copyright in light of the ‘Martin vs. Kogan’ Appeal Judgment
Authors: Dr. Annabel Hili and Mr. Brandon Meli Background and Facts of the Case In recent years, the notion of “joint authorship” has been the subject of various debates and discussions, most notably in relation to copyright works in the film industry. A recent judgment in this regard is the ‘Martin vs. Kogan’ judgment, where …
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Berlin Data Protection Commissioner imposes €14.5 million fine for GDPR infringement
On 30 October 2019, the Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit) (“Berlin DPA”) issued a €14.5 million administrative fine against the real estate company Deutsche Wohnen SE for infringements of the GDPR.
Swiss Franc-Linked Loans
The well-known policy of selling Swiss Franc-linked loans in the past decade, and in particular during the period 2006 – 2009, has lead bank borrowers, into a deeply troubled situation. The negative impact of their exposure to mortgages denominated on foreign currencies, and in particular the Swiss Franc, has created for the European state institutions …
Luxembourg sustainable and ESG UCITS funds set for subscription tax cut
Luxembourg’s Finance Ministry has placed before the Chamber of Deputies draft law 7433 , which is designed to encourage the establishment in the grand duchy of sustainable investment vehicles and funds that follow environmental, social responsibility and governance strategies. The legislation amends Luxembourg’s UCITS law by reducing the rate of the annual subscription tax on …
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The effect of technological disruption on the legal profession
Technological disruption to the legal profession profoundly reforms the manner in which law firms operate in the legal industry. Client expectations are on the rise and lawyers must stay up to date with the latest technological developments if they want to survive in the competitive legal industry. The application of technological innovation, such as Artificial …
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