MFSA – Discussion Paper on Initial Coin Offerings, Virtual Currencies and Related Service Providers
The Malta Financial Services Authority launches a Discussion Paper on Initial Coin Offerings, Virtual Currencies and Related Service Providers.
Protection of Employment for those on a minimum wage.
In April of last year, mandatory supplements were introduced for those earning the minimum wage, (and for those who earn slightly more than the minimum wage but less than the new minimum wage with the €3 supplement), by means of amendments to the National Minimum Wage National Standard Order (S.L. 452.71).
The Amendments Of The Decennial Posthumous Insurance In The New Code Of Public Contracts
The Article n. 103 of the new Code of Public Contracts – Legislative Decree n. 50/2016, most recently amended by the Legislative Decree n. 56/2017 – provides assurances for the execution of the public contract – the so called final assurance -, issued by the contractor. In particular, paragraph 8 regulates the decennial posthumous insurance, …
Quarterly Update on Anti-Dumping Cases in Turkey (December 2017)
In Turkey, the authority to initiate dumping or subsidy examinations, upon complaint or, where necessary, ex officio, is given to the Ministry of Economy ("Ministry"). Within the scope of this authority, the Ministry announces its decisions with the communiqués published on the Official Gazette.
Airbus And The Risks Of Bribery Across Borders
Syedur Rahman and Nicola Sharp examine the risks of bribery in international trade and how corporates should respond if they face such allegations.
The Paradise Papers – Defending Tax Evasion Allegations
Aziz Rahman considers how anyone under investigation following the Paradise Papers leaks can mount the strongest possible defence.
New Circular Letter on stock option plans
As announced by the Luxembourg Finance Minister in his presentation of the 2018 budget bill, the government introduced certain amendments to the current tax regime of stock option plans. In particular, the valuation of freely negotiable options will be increased as of 1 January 2018 from 17.5% to 30% of the value of the underlying …
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Loi modifiée du 10 août 1915 concernant les sociétés commerciales-version consolidée au 19 déc
We would like to draw your attention to the release of an official coordinated version of the amended law of 10 August 1915 on commercial companies. The law of 10 August 1915 has been entirely renumbered and the table of contents has also been reordered. The new version does not contain any substantial change. The …
Back to 2017 – Forward to 2018
2017 was a busy year, not least in respect of legal and regulatory changes that may impact your business. We are pleased to provide you with an overview of the major legal and regulatory developments under Luxembourg and EU law.
The Rise Of The Dpa
With deferred prosecution agreements (DPA’s) now part of theFrench, UK and US legal systems, Aziz Rahman explains their value – and how toobtain one.