Preparing for a surge in demand for your business’s products and services doesn’t mean you have to go out on a financial limb. But some contingency planning may be in order. The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is a helpful source for data and analysis on where the national economy is heading. It provides a peek […]
By virtue of the Circular No. Ε.2173/ 2020 of the Independent Authority of Public Revenue it is clarified inter alia that article 50 of L. 4174/2013 (Code of Fiscal Procedure), hereinafter the “Regulation”, which provides -under certain prerequisites- the personal and joint liability of the “administrators” of legal entities (e.g. executive Presidents, administrators, CEOs, liquidators […]
By: Kyle P. Graham On March 11, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) created the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide grants to restaurants sustaining financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under this program, an entity that owns a place of business where the public or patrons assemble for the primary […]
The General Court has ruled that, in specific circumstances, repeat filings of an earlier trade mark may constitute bad faith First movesHasbro, who at the time already owned three MONOPOLY EUTMs, filed in April 2010 another MONOPOLY EUTMA for goods and services in classes 9, 16, 28 and 41. This trademark covered partially new goods […]
Purchasing an existing business can be an exciting opportunity. In this article, we outline some key points to consider before signing a contract for a small business such as a cafe, gym, or takeaway shop. In Queensland, a standard form contract is often adopted for such purchases. Is the contract subject to finance? If you […]
When considering purchasing or leasing a commercial property in Chicago or in other Illinois municipalities, an often overlooked issue is whether the property is properly zoned for its intended use. Every property in Chicago falls within a specific type of zoning designation, which identifies a broad category of use such as residential or commercial. These […]
Listen in to this OK at Work: Special Episode from Offit Kurman attorneys, Russell Berger and Sarah Sawyer, as they provide information on the new CDC guidance for vaccinated individuals and how it will impact the workplace.
Learn How States Are Using Cost Growth Benchmarking to Increase Health System Transparency and Contain Rising Health Care Costs at a New Manatt Webinar. Click Here to Register Free. As states grow increasingly concerned over soaring health care costs, health care cost growth benchmarking programs have emerged as a promising strategy for advancing health system transparency, identifying […]
By: Adam Glassman To address ongoing concerns of property devaluation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ohio legislature enacted Senate Bill 57 (“SB 57”). This legislation gives real property taxpayers in Ohio the opportunity to file special COVID related complaints for the 2020 tax year if the pandemic led to a decrease in a […]
Greece, among other jurisdictions, provides a Residence Visa scheme, entitling beneficiaries thereof to a residence visa enabling them to travel within Schengen countries. Two pillars of this scheme are investment and property acquisition. However, they are not the only ones. Another alternative for a resident of a third country to obtain the residence visa is […]
There comes a time when many businesses need to raise money to take advantage of growth opportunities. Perhaps your small profitable company or promising start-up wants to attract investors. Do you have to register with the SEC? It depends. You may be able to qualify for one of several exemptions from federal registration requirements under the Securities […]
In Vietnam, an official company seal or chop is used for legally authorizing documentation. A seal gives legal validity to any documents or papers issued by companies, organizations, or agencies. Any paper or document showing an official act of a company that contains only a signature of its general director is still considered insufficient. Indeed, […]
