The Government has recently provided more clarity on the Employment Support Scheme (“ESS”) and expanded its scope. The application for the first tranche of the ESS is scheduled to open on 25 May 2020 until 14 June 2020. The application details for the second tranche of the ESS is yet to be announced. All employers […]
Stephen Wilson, QC, Nikhil Palli, Joao Valadas Coriel and Shilpen Savani enjoyed a Zoom catch up over the weekend. Virtual calls / meetings are a great platform for you to continue conversations amongst one another, whilst sharing business opportunities and referrals!
As most lawyers with any experience of disputes involving cross border trade contracts will know, the question of which law applies to the contract and, which forum is appropriate for the determination of any dispute, is frequently an issue. In many cases, businesses do not give any thought to these matters when entering into contracts. […]
The Investment Migration Council (IMC) is the worldwide association for investment migration and citizenship-by-investment, bringing together the leading stakeholders in the field and giving the industry a voice. Dr John Bonello of 8Point Law has been admitted as Member of the IMC. He now has an active role in interacting with other professional associations, governments and international […]
As the global pandemic known as COVID-19 continues to restrict travel for the global community, when and how you can travel outside the borders of your country remains of paramount interest. In this regard, the Law Offices of Nicolas Flachet von Campe from Paris and Wong Fleming from the United States have highlighted the following […]
The word “unprecedented” has taken on a new meaning in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken by the Provincial government, the bar and the bench to navigate this global pandemic. This public health emergency has caused the Ontario government to take significant steps that impact civil proceedings in Ontario and our […]
Last week the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal partially overturned the certification of a class action lawsuit against Organigram Inc. and its parent company, Organigram Holdings Inc., the result of which is a significant reduction in the scope of the lawsuit against Organigram. Read More
COVID-19 has created unforeseen challenges for businesses all over the world with an impact so far-reaching that several organisations are no longer able to survive. Governments have swiftly enacted relief measures but the financial consequences of the pandemic on businesses is unprecedented. Some common law jurisdictions have created new insolvency law measures to tackle the […]
Business operators in Thailand are afforded the protection against unfair trade practices under the Trade Competition Act 2017 (“Act”), with the exception of a few categories of operations and businesses prescribed under the Act. The Act, which is aimed at promoting trade competition, imposes a general prohibition on certain unfair trade practices and behaviours damaging […]
Since 2014, Canadian contract law has recognized that commercial parties owe one another a duty of “honest contractual performance”, as an element of the principle of good faith. According to the Supreme Court of Canada in its leading decision, Bhasin v. Hrynew, 2014 SCC 71, parties should not lie or knowingly mislead each other about matters related […]
On 19 April 2020, the Thai Government published in the Royal Gazette a new Emergency Decree on Teleconferences through Electronic Devices B.E. 2563 (2020) (“2020 Emergency Decree”). The 2020 Emergency Decree superseded the Announcement of the Head of the National Council for Peace and Order No. 74/2557 issued on 27 June 2014, which governed electronic […]
On 9 March 2020, Tesco Plc (“Tesco”) announced the sale of its operations in Thailand and Malaysia to four entities under Charoen Pokphand Group, for US$10.6 billion. The announcement came three months after Tesco first announced a strategic review of its Asian operations. Central Group and TCC Group were reportedly shortlisted for the deal. When […]