Getting the Deal Through: Islamic Finance & Markets 2017
The 2017 edition of Getting the Deal Through: Islamic Finance & Markets features SyCipLaw Of Counsel Mia G. Gentugaya as contributing editor. SyCipLaw Partner Amer Hussein N. Mambuay contributed the Philippine section.
IFLR: “Philippines: Mining Developments”
The November issue of the International Financial Law Review (IFLR) included an international briefing article entitled “Mining Developments”. The article was contributed by SyCipLaw partner .
Employment & Immigration Update January – December 2016
The Employment & Immigration Update Vol. XIV includes the following articles: Implications of the Prohibition Against Labor-Only Contracting and Suspension of Registration of New Applicants for Contractors of Sub-Contractors Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act Single Entry Approach Further Amendments to the 2011 NLRC Rules of Procedure Seafarer’s Protection Act Republic Act 10741
IFLR: “Philippines: Competition Law Updates”
The December/January issue of the International Financial Law Review (IFLR) included an international briefing article entitled “Philippines: Competition Law Updates”. The article was contributed by SyCipLaw partners Franco Aristotle G. Larcina and Arlene M. Maneja.
No More Linked In Russia?
One of the biggest and most popular Internet companies, LinkedIn, has become the first target of the recent Russian data localization law. The legislation requires businesses operating online to keep Russian Internet users’ data on servers located within Russia.
The conclusion of a restrictive agreement is a new criminal offence in the amended Criminal Code of
The Criminal Code (Official Gazette of RS, no. 85/2005, 72/2009, 111/2009, 121/2012, 104/2013, 108/2014 and 94/2016; Code was amended on 23 November 2016. Most of the new provisions of the Code will enter into force as of 1 June 2017.
Realisation of Expenses under the ‘Canon of Certainty’
27 Dec 2016 at 04:00 NEWSPAPER SECTION: BUSINESS| WRITER: LAWALLIANCE LIMITED COMPANY Realisation of Expenses under the 'Canon of Certainty' More than two centuries ago, Adam Smith set out the rule that equity, certainty, convenience and economy are the top four canons for a good tax system. But since government authorities tend to care …
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2016 FCPA Enforcement Actions and Highlights
Overall, this was a more active year for FCPA enforcement actions when compared to 2015. This year, Department of Justice ("DOJ") took a total of 10 enforcement actions and Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") took a total of 25 enforcement actions. Like last year, SEC is more active than DOJ, in terms of numbers of …
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About The Turkish Law On Protection Of Personal Data
Turkey adopted a new regulation for personal and private data protection.
The Czech Republic joins other European countries in regulating the sale and advertising of unhealth
From January 2017, selling and/or advertising chips, soft drinks or mayonnaise-filled sandwiches to children in schools will be illegal.