Retrocessions: Criminal Consequences of Non Disclosure
In a recent decision 6B_689/2016 of 14 August 2018, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court held that the failure to disclose adequately retrocessions may constitute an act of criminal mismanagement. After a short summary of the legal framework governing the disclosure of retrocessions, the present briefing analyses this decision and its practical impact in particular for …
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Four Law Society Excellence Award nominations for Moore Blatch
Moore Blatch has been nominated for four awards in this year’s Law Society Excellence Awards.
Trust Liability in terms of Groups of Companies
Article 209 of Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102 ("TCC") has set forth obligations that are subject to damage caused by the trust and reputation of the parent company, as created with society and the consumer. Accordingly, "in the event that the reputation of the parent company and the group of companies reaches a certain level …
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Possibilities and the Results of Trademark Confusion
Trademarks are the vehicles that are used to differentiate companies one from the other. They help to capture the consumers' attention. It is essential and necessary to protect trademarks that are created and improved with capital and effort, from unrightful use by third parties, and to prevent the encroachment of trademarks through confusion. One of …
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Capital Markets Board Issues an Official Announcement on Initial Coin Offerings and Crowdfunding
The Capital Markets Board ("CMB") issued an announcement on September 27, 2018, on its website and addressed the much-disputed status of digital tokens and Initial Coin Offerings ("ICO"). In this announcement, the Capital Markets Board stated that it does not regulate or supervise ICOs, and also noted that it does not regulate or supervise most …
The challenges of inheriting shares in a limited liability company in Bulgaria
75 % of the small to mid-size companies in Bulgaria are owned by families and their development has a significant role in defining the economy of the country. In the EU, family owned businesses represent more than 60% of all registered companies and ensure over 40% of the overall employment.
Of Annual Leave, Payslips, Transfers of Business and Temporary Agency Workers
Four employment-related Legal Notices came into force on the 10th of August 2018.
Analysing the major amendments to be brought about by The Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive
Analysing the major amendments to be brought about by The Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive
Romanian joint stock companies: board decisions on share capital increase can be challenged
Pursuant to a decision of the Romanian Constitutional Court published on August 1, 2018, board decisions regarding share capital increases can now be subject to an action for annulment.
Recent Measures to Support Financial Stability in Turkey
The Banking Regulation and Supervision Authority (the “BRSA”) and the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (the “Central Bank”) introduced certain legislative changes, to support financial stability and sustain the effective functioning of markets, following the plunge in the value of Turkish Lira.>