Victims of fraud often face an uphill battle in seeking restitution for their loss. While claims grounded in contract, tort, and equity are available to such victims, the reality is that direct enforcement of such claims against fraudsters is difficult, since “fraudsters often end up in jail, and their larceny-riven estates in bankruptcy.”[1] Additionally, the insolvency […]
Does your business import or export wildlife specimens and flora into the U.S? If so, you may be affected by the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has recently received. You have until June 11th, 2021, via a recent extension to file an objection and avoid having relevant […]
Following the collapse of commodities giants Agritrade International Pte Ltd (“Agritrade”) and Hin Leong Trading (“Hin Leong”), the fragility of the commodities market became painfully clear, with financiers, banks and traders alike scrambling to secure cargo amounting to millions in trade financing. In the aftermath of the fall-out amidst criminal charges being contemplated and made […]
This guide was created to provide foreign investors with basic information on the possibilities of doing business in Poland. In addition to general information about the Polish economy, the guide also includes information on legal bases, regulatory issues and forms of conducting business in Poland, as well as information on taxes, accounting and labor law […]
At this point, the majority of Section 301 exclusions have expired. Importers who had previously utilized an exclusion likely began paying tariffs on January 1, 2021. However, there are some exclusions that are currently still in play: Certain List 1 exclusions that were extended one year (before December 31, 2020 became the general expiration date): […]
Foreword by Andrew Chilvers For ambitious companies eager to expand into overseas markets, often theconventional route of organic business development is simply not fast enough. The other option to invest in or buy a business outright is far quicker but often fraught with unforeseen dangers. And even the biggest, most experienced players can get it […]
Foreword by Andrew Chilvers For ambitious companies eager to expand into overseas markets, often theconventional route of organic business development is simply not fast enough. The other option to invest in or buy a business outright is far quicker but often fraught with unforeseen dangers. And even the biggest, most experienced players can get it […]
Foreword by Andrew Chilvers For ambitious companies eager to expand into overseas markets, often theconventional route of organic business development is simply not fast enough. The other option to invest in or buy a business outright is far quicker but often fraught with unforeseen dangers. And even the biggest, most experienced players can get it […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the global economy. Many enterprises, especially smaller and micro businesses, have been adversely affected and continue to face unprecedented challenges. The assumptions and bases upon which businesses structured their affairs and obligations have fundamentally changed. Despite the swift introduction of multi-faceted relief measures to provide assistance to businesses, contractual […]
On 2 November 2020, the Payment Services (Amendment) Bill (the “Bill”) was introduced to amend the current scope of the Payment Services Act No. 2 of 2019 (the “PS Act”). According to the explanatory brief issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”), the Bill seeks to introduce legislative amendments to the PS Act to align […]
1. Relevant Legislation and Competent Authorities 1.1 What is the principal data protection legislation? The legislation on data protection is in draft/Bill stage and yet to be passed by Parliament. Its title is the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2020 (“the Bill”). 1.2 Is there any other general legislation that impacts data protection? The Prevention of […]
1.1. What is the relevant legislation on arbitration in your jurisdiction? Are there any significant limitations on the scope of the statutory regime – for example, does it govern oral arbitration agreements? The following laws govern arbitration in Pakistan: • the Arbitration Act, 1940; • the Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Act, 2011; and • the […]