The Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s Consultation Paper on the Listing Regime for Overseas Issuers1 published on 31 March 2021 (HKEX Consultation Paper) proposes potentially far reaching changes to its requirements for secondary and dual primary listings of overseas companies on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (the HKEX). Two of the key proposals, which are the […]
Intellectual property (IP) is a key concern for every business, no matter where it is operating. This is no less true in Vietnam; while the country is a signatory to numerous IP conventions, there are still many reasons for foreign companies operating there to keep a close eye out for IP violations. Therefore, it is […]
On April 15, 2021, the U.S. President signed an Executive Order “Blocking Property with Respect to Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation” (the “E.O.”). In it, the U.S. President declared a new national emergency under which economic sanctions may be imposed against individuals and entities (i) undermining the conduct of […]
If you’ve had to lay off employees as far back as Nov. 1, 2019, a tiny portion of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) might go to them. That’s the good news for eligible former employees. The bad news for employers is that your company will have some administrative responsibilities to see that the […]
With climate change policy at the center of the Biden-Harris agenda, what impacts and opportunities will we see during the next four years, nationally and in California? Join us for a one-hour nonpartisan panel discussion with an experienced group of Manatt professionals from our government and regulatory and environmental law teams. The panelists will discuss […]
There is a struggle these days to find reliable and competent leadership. In many ways, the human services industry exemplifies the challenge. Despite an abundance of books, speeches, and guides that focus on the creation of good leaders, their absence persists. This persistence, however, is not a result of our inability to pull good leadership […]
Apr 09, 2021 The government has just recently issue Government Regulation No. 56 of 2021 on Song and/or Music Copyrights Royalties Management (GR 56/2021). This regulation which serves as the implementing regulations of Law No.28 of 2014 is promised to provide clearer guidelines on the royalties distribution management for copyright owners specifically from song/music industries. […]
We are excited to share our new “Hong Kong Employment Law Handbook – Covid-19 Edition” which addresses your most asked employment law queries including those relating to working from home (WFH), working from abroad, unpaid leave and annual leave, redundancies and restructurings, as well as occupational health and safety. Click on the button below to […]
Today we will review the essential tax procedures for investments in Spain: the different obligations and which is the best way to manage them if you want to bring your business to our country. Setting up a business in Spain is a challenging adventure that, as we have told you in other posts, can be a […]
Introduction Most of us who have visited the Sunshine State from the Northeast have from time to time been tempted to move there for a variety of reasons. Its warm climate is inviting and offers proven health benefits: physically – a greater opportunity for outdoor activities like tennis and golf; and mentally – greater exposure […]
International boutique legal, corporate and trust services and investment fund administration group Hatstone has today announced the establishment of its European hub in Ireland, joining forces with the partnership formerly known as Tully Rinckey (Ireland) LLP.Hatstone Ireland specialises in banking and finance, corporate and commercial, funds, property, employment and litigation. The Dublin office is part […]
James Conomos has built up a successful boutique legal practice during the past 30 years, but early on he was destined for another career altogether. James has been practicing law – commercial litigation and insolvency – for more than 35 years and for much of that time he’s headed up his own firm, James Conomos […]
