One of the major provisions of the US Tax Reform forced large US companies like Apple and Google to pay a sizable tax on profits they held outside the US in their foreign subsidiaries (called CFC –controlled foreign corporations). Under the reform, all profits of these CFCs that accumulated between 1986 through December 31, 2017 […]
A review ordered by the government concluded that Muslim couples who marry in Sharia ceremonies should be required to have a civil marriage, as well as an Islamic ceremony in order to give women protection under the law The recent independent review of sharia councils stated that undergoing a civil marriage as well as a […]
President Trump said his proposed new legislation will fix immigration laws "to finally close the deadly loopholes that have allowed MS-13, and other criminals, to break into our country." He also said that while the U.S. is a compassionate nation, "my greatest compassion, and my constant concern is for America's children, America's struggling workers, and […]
The world of law isn’t what it once was, from technology, employment and regulation, the dynamic has shifted significantly over the past decade. below Donna Sewell, CEO at LegalEdge, delves into said change, touching on some of the evolution she has witnessed, and the ever-changing attitudes of the people involved in this intricate sector. Back […]
As part of our law school & careers features, for paralegals, newly graduates, and those simply hoping to jump into an exciting world of law, here Andrea Hall, Founder and Principle of US based The Hall Law Office, LLC, talks to Lawyer Monthly about the first steps in building your own firm and attracting your first few […]
Written by David Gardner, partner, and Grace Roddie, solicitor, at law firm TLT The second EU Payment Services Directive (PSD2) took effect in the UK on 13 January 2018, laying down the framework for more transparent, competitive and open banking across the EU. The Directive introduces significant changes about how non-bank third party providers […]
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will be a major element of data law in 2018. When it comes into effect on 25 May 2018, businesses will need to show careful consideration of their clients and employee’s data as well as a willingness to reveal if their company has suffered a data breach. For law […]
The Chinese government has formalised its restrictions on foreign investments, which will curb investment in US real estate and require further scrutiny from relevant Chinese agencies on properties over $1 million. “This restriction will cause a decrease in available capital and buyers, especially for high-end real estate, where, historically, transactions with astronomical prices had foreign […]
By Anna Beaumont, CEO of gunnercooke Starting at your first law firm is an exciting yet daunting time for a young lawyer. It is a time of rapid transition from academic to working life, and involves a steep learning curve. After years of hard work making your way into the legal sector, the challenge is […]
Over the past few months, Martino has been providing insights into using images and videos as evidence in court. In the final part of this series, he discusses if enhanced images can be used in court. With technology taking over many sectors, this is a must-read article where we learn how the digital world may […]
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