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China Update: Practical Analysis of the Issue of Reaching the Statutory Retirement Age
Introduction On July 21, 2024, Xinhua News Agency issued the "Decision of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Further Comprehensively Deepening Reform and Promoting Chinese-style Modernization",...
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Korea Fair Trade Commission Launches Optional Pre-Filing Consultation System and Operational Guidelines
On August 16, 2024, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) officially launched its pre-filing consultation system for merger reviews by issuing the Operational Guidelines for Pre-filing Consultations (the “Operational Guidelines”),...
read moreSwiss Federal Council Approves US Data Privacy Framework: What It Means for Data Transfers
More than a year after the European Commission, the Swiss Federal Council has now also passed its adequacy decision for the "Data Privacy Framework" (DPF) of the United States, thus...
read moreColombia Update: The Council of State Established That the Industry and Commerce Tax Adopted by Departmental Capital Cities May Not Exceed the Rates in the Capital District of Bogota
On July 4, 2024, the Fourth Section of the Contentious Administrative Chamber of the Council of State issued ruling number 85001-23-33-000-2022-00138-02 (28171), in which it analyzed the scope of Article...
read moreEnvironmental, Social, and Governance in Vietnam: Legal Framework and Path to Compliance
With the growing prominence of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors, businesses in Vietnam are increasingly recognizing their importance in driving global demand, societal impact, and economic value. A comprehensive...
read morePanama Embraces Opportunity to Join Booming Semiconductor Industry in the Americas
Semiconductors are essential components in all electronic products, making them crucial players in the global economy. Recognizing their significance, the United States has identified seven countries to develop the semiconductor...
read moreCapital Gains Tax: What You Need to Know for Disposal of Shares of Unlisted Companies in Malaysia
Capital gains tax (“CGT”) was introduced into the Malaysian tax regime through amendments to the Income Tax Act 1967 (“ITA”), following the gazetting of the Finance (No. 2) Act 2023...
read moreNetherlands Update: Mandatory Transfer of 20 Employees is Allowed
Reigersdaal, a care institution with several locations in North Holland where 24-hour residential care is provided to people with intellectual disabilities, is at loggerheads with a large group of employees...
read moreGermany Update: Protection Against Dismissal for Pregnant Women if the Time Limit for Filing an Action is Missed
Pregnant employees enjoy the special protection against dismissal under Section 17 of the Maternity Protection Act, i.e. their employment relationship may not be terminated in principle. Only in exceptional cases...
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