Introduction On March 9, 2020 (the ” Petition Date “), Bluestem Brands, Inc. (“Bluestem”, or the “Company”) and seventeen of its affiliates (collectively, the “Debtors”) each filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The Debtors are represented by Kirkland […]
What is an Australian points-based system? Australia has a program known as General Skilled Migration, where immigrants applying for a visa are typically selected based on ‘economically relevant characteristics’ such as education, language skills and work experience. This does not apply to refugees and asylum seekers and there are other visas available with different requirements, […]
Earlier this month I was heading to South Africa on a business trip scheduled for five days with a couple of my colleagues to deliver a variety of events that were all aimed at promoting the Isle of Man and its finance sector. The events were held across the country in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Stellenbosch and […]
Do you completely understand all the visa conditions listed on your Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa? No? Not to worry! This article has been prepared to ensure you understand the rules. It’s also important to mention if you breach any of your visa conditions, your TSS visa may actually be cancelled and may affect future […]
Uber’s “Jump” electric bikes will be trialled across Melbourne’s metropolitan areas from March 2020. Melbournians will be able to see available Jump bikes through the Uber app. They can also reserve them through the app and scan the bikes to unlock them. Uber purchased the e-bike start-up in 2018, which had been operating in San […]
After what seemed like years, on January 31 the UK left the EU. The end of the beginning to some, and it means that UK businesses must now adjust to the reality of the 12-month transition period that will serve as a bridge between ‘in’ and ‘out’. The final implications are far from certain as government negotiators […]
Introduction On February 17, 2020 (the “Petition Date“), Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (“Pier 1”, or the “Company”) and seven of its affiliates (collectively, the “Debtors”) each filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The Debtors […]
I have been traveling to South Africa from the Isle of Man on business for over 20 years and I always get a sense of excitement and anticipation of how I will find the mood of the local people. The South African Rugby Team won the World Cup in November and I was hoping when […]
What is an on-hire labour agreement? An on-hire labour agreement allows a company to be a surrogate sponsor to people from overseas who are wanting to work in Australia temporarily, and then on-hire them to work for other organisations. This means they can sponsor employees who have specific skills that are in short supply in […]
THIS IS A CORRECTED VERSION OF THE PREVIOUSLY SHARED SUMMARY WE HAD SOME TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES AND A DRAFT IN PROGRESS WAS SENT BEFORE IT WAS COMPLETED Specific Documents Can Be Accessed by Clicking Links in the Headers and Text Below All Documents Can Be Accessed by Clicking the Case Title Immediately Above Introduction On February […]
Dunstan Magro of WDM International recently met Lakhsha Ragoonundun of Premier Financial Services Limited at his office in Malta. Dunstan is IR Global’s exclusive Fiduciary Services member in Malta, whilst Lakhsha is IR Global’s exclusive Company Formations member in Mauritius. Dunstan had the following to in regards to the meeting: “Last week I had a meeting at […]
Lakhsha Ragoonundun of Premier Financial Services Limited recently met Dunstan Magro of WDM International at Dunstan’s office in Malta. Lakhsha is IR Global’s exclusive Company Formations member in Mauritius, whilst Dunstan is IR Global’s exclusive Fiduciary Services member in Malta. Dunstan had the following to in regards to the meeting: “Last week I had a meeting at my office with […]
