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Fine Imposed on Deutsche Wohnen – Decision of the ECJ
The ruling of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in the "Deutsche Wohnen" case was eagerly awaited (judgment of 05.12.2023, C-807/21). However, the verdict was not surprising. In essence, the...
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Myanmar Allows Market Exchange Rates for Online Platforms and Relaxes Conversion Rules for Exporters
In a significant development on December 5, 2023, the Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) issued Letter No. FE-1/2937 granting authorized dealer licensed banks (ADLBs) the authority to freely transact in...
read moreNetherlands Labor Update: “Arriva Liable for the Damage Caused by PTSD of a Train Driver”
In a – in terms of facts – quite poignant judgment, Arriva is held liable for the damage suffered due to PTSD of a train driver, incurred while performing his...
read moreSwitzerland Update: U.S. Estate Taxes can also Affect Non-U.S. Persons
The U.S. also has far-reaching estate taxation internationally. According to the law, U.S. estate taxes may be due even if neither the testator nor the heirs are U.S. persons. In...
read moreItaly Update: Unsuitability for the Job Does Not Justify Dismissal if Retention in Service Entails Reasonable Financial Burdens
Court of Cassation, Labour Section, Order of 13 November 2023, no. 31471 In the event of supervening physical unfitness of the worker, the employer, before proceeding with the termination, must...
read moreUK Update: Employers’ Duties to Prevent Harassment and What Comes Next
The highly debated Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 that we have covered extensively in previous blogs has finally received Royal Assent and should come into force on 26...
read moreBulgaria Update: A 10-Point Guide to Success: Basic Principles and Practical Tips for Trademark Registration
The purpose of this article is to look at one of the most accessible IP rights, namely the trademark. We will look at the first steps in trademark registration, what...
read moreUK Update: ICO Invites Views on its Fining Guidance
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is running a consultation on its Draft Data Protection Fining Guidance, which closes at the end of this month. It is widely accepted that no organisation can completely guard against...
read moreIndia tightens beneficial ownership disclosure requirements
India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs (the “MCA”) has notified the Companies (Management and Administration) Second Amendment Rules, 2023 (the “Amendment Rules”), which amend Rule 9 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules,...
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