The new EU regulation on general data protection 2016/679 (“GDPR”)
A. INTRODUCTION Globalization has rapidly and radically increased the ease in which data may be collected, stored and transmitted. The current Directive (95/46/EC) is out dated and does not correspond to today’s needs. Various reasons has led to the increased need for a united legal framework in relation to the protection of personal data, including …
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Spouses and tax demands
6 Mar 2018 at 04:00 / NEWSPAPER SECTION: Spouses and tax demands Last year we were treated to some tortuous legal arguments about whether the Revenue Department could try to collect tax from former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on a share sale, even if it was made through the stock market, based on a summons …
The Public Administration Electronic Market: the future of public procurement
The Public Administration Electronic Market is a digital marketplace, created in 2002 and managed by Consip S.p.A., the Italian central purchasing body, on behalf of the Ministry of the Economy and Finance. Through the Ministry, registered authorities can purchase goods and services offered by suppliers that have been vetted and authorised to post their catalogues …
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What Can You Legally “Watch Free Online” and When?
Putlocker. BitTorrent. PirateBay. Napster. Mediafire. Ring any bells? We'll bet they do.
New Zealand favours English approach to penalties
A recent High Court decision marks an important step in the development of the approach to the “Penalty Doctrine” in New Zealand – that is, the principle that contractual provisions which allow parties to punish one another disproportionately are unenforceable. Justice Whata’s judgment in Honey Bees v 127 Hobson Street1 carefully traverses the recent evolution …
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How open is New Zealand to Open Banking
This week New Zealand hosts the Digital Nations 2030 to discuss what is required to become a truly digital nation by 2030. Open Banking is a critical first step, but where is it on the Government’s agenda?
Philippine Chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide to: Litigation & Dispute Resolution
The International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) to: Litigation & Dispute Resolution 2018 has been published. The Philippine chapter of the guide was contributed by SyCipLaw partners Ramon G. Songco and Anthony W. Dee.
Raspberries and IT: New Sector Inquiries by the Serbian Competition Commission
The Serbian Competition Commission (the "Commission") recently finished sector inquiries concerning quite distinct industries – raspberries and the public procurement for software and hardware. The aim behind the inquiries was to perform extensive market research and analysis in order to acquire a clearer picture of the possible antitrust issues and risks in two sectors widely …
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Even More Sector Inquiries: Sportswear And Oil Retail Under Scrutiny By The Serbian Commission
The Serbian Competition Commission (the " Commission ") continues its diligent examination of the Serbian competitive landscape in specific industries, this time with inquiries in two more industries – sportswear (including footwear and sporting equipment) and oil (petroleum products). Once again, the aim behind the market test was to identify potential issues on the relevant …
New Amendments to Serbian Tax Laws
At the end of 2017, the Serbian Parliament passed amendments to Serbian tax laws, including the Law on Personal Income Tax (PIT Law), the Law on Contributions on Mandatory Social Insurance (CMSI Law), the Law on Corporate Income Tax (CIT Law), and the Law on Value Added Tax (VAT Law). These amendments introduce tax relief …