STEM Immigration: Streamlining Visas for STEM Professionals
As the world recovers from the lag brought about by COVID-19, emerging from the fog is growing recognition that professionals in the STEM (Science, Technology,
Green Card Pathway for AMEs & Technicians: USA EB-2 NIW Program
Upon recognizing the demonstrated pilot shortage in the US, many have expanded their attention to the US aviation industry writ large and its growing shortage of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) and Aircraft Maintenance Technicians.
Malta M&A Watch: Amendments in Maltese Law facilitating Cross- Border Activity
The scope of the amendments is to fully transpose Directive (EU) 2019/1151 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 amending Directive (EU) 2017/1132 as regards the use of digital tools and processes in company law,
Adapting to MiCA: ESMA’s recent publications for the Crypto Industry
Introduction The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has kept up the momentum ahead of the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) this year.
Thailand Joins Global Efforts to Reform International Taxation
In the context of international tax reform, Thailand has aligned itself with over 140 economic zones by becoming a member of the International Cooperation Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting).
Workplace death leads to $11m proceeds of crime test case
In 2017, Ron Salter, and his waste fuel collection business, Salters Cartage Ltd, were convicted for a series of breaches of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996.
RMA Redemption – Page v Greater Wellington Regional Council [2024] NZCA 51
It is not often that a person is sentenced to prison for breaching the Resource Management Act. It is even more infrequent that such convictions are overturned on appeal.
The Need for Dispositive Motions in Arbitral Proceedings
In situations, things may be quite straightforward, at least the parties in an arbitral proceeding may believe such.
Amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act with respect to the share plan for a domestic employee of a multinational company
The Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act (“FSCMA”) sets forth general framework for securities transactions in Korea.
The CJEU rules on the liability for the payment of VAT arising from fraudulently issued invoices
Introduction The Court of Justice of the European Union (the “CJEU”) in Case C-442/22, Dyrektor Izby Administracji Skarbowej w Lublinie, has ruled on the basis of Article 203 of Council Directive 2006/112/EC on the Common System of Value Added Tax (hereinafter the “VAT Directive”),