Thank you to those who have joined the webinar “The EU’s Green Deal, emission reduction and opportunities for Western businesses in Russia” on June 18th and we’ve missed the ones who were unable to attend. We hope you find the webinar useful for you business! You can take a look back at the most interesting […]
Although things are starting to return to normal as of June 15th (see blog post), loosened alcohol sales and consumption laws will remain in effect for the remainder of 2021. The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control provided various temporary allowances during COVID which included the ability to return purchased alcohol; allowances of off-sales purchases from on-sale retailers; […]
Steffen has established a special unit within his firm to provide international advice on blockchain and crypto assets. From Germany, Steffen advises his clients in all stages and all areas related to crypto investments and transactions, for example when entering the market for the first time, optimizing professionally set up DeFi investments all the way […]
Smart employers do thorough background investigations of all candidates considered for employment. But there can be two risks involved in this: Your company learns damaging information about an applicant, and then shares this information with individuals who have no right to know. For example, let’s say a manager finds out that an applicant served time in prison. […]
The Fredrikson & Byron Foundation funded and launched the Small Business Recovery Microgrant Program with administrative support from Neighborhood Development Center (NDC). The program provides financial support to small businesses impacted by damage sustained from civil unrest that followed George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis last year. “Rebuilding our community started a year ago when lawyers […]
I previously wrote an article on the taxation of cryptocurrency, available for review by clicking here. It details the tax ramifications and tax treatment of cryptocurrency property owned by a taxpayer. While the tax rules pertaining to cryptocurrency have not changed, compliance enforcement pertaining to complete and accurate reporting of virtual currency transactions is expected to […]
Since the beginning of the health crisis in March 2020, workplaces have undergone many changes in response to the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Government restrictions and the pausing of Quebec society have forced many companies to reassess and adjust their needs in order to cope with this new reality. In these circumstances, many companies […]
IFA APAC CONFERENCE & IFA INDIA BRANCH – JUNE 3, 2021 Covid effects on economy and taxation at the conference held by International Fisacal Association India Branch along with APAC chapter Click here for an online conference held by IFA India with APAC region. Click here for the slides corresponding to the online conference
Until very recently, the answer to this question would have had to be no. A trend in the case law of the Commission d’accès à l’information (“CAI”) suggested that settlement privilege did not offer any protection when an access to information request was made of a public body. In these decisions, the CAI refused to apply settlement […]
What is a trademark? Trademarks are source indicators. A trademark can be a word, phrase, or design and is used to identify a brand’s specific goods and services in the marketplace (Lanham Act §45, 15 U.S.C. § 1127). As the brand matures, the trademark generally increases in value. How does trademark protection apply to the […]
If you are a US Citizen, by birth or naturalization, 21 years or older, you can petition for your parent to live in the United States and become a lawful permanent resident (LPR or Green Card holder). The process is rather simple, but it requires several steps. The first step is for the US citizen […]
On 21 April 2021, European Commission released a proposal for a new regulatory package for Artificial Intelligence (AI). The proposal comprises three main acts, each having a different purpose related to the implication of AI technology for business and communities. The main proposals for regulations are: Regulation Laying Down Harmonised Rules on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial […]
