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As of 30 January 2020, World Health Organization (WHO) has declared “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” due to the Covid-19 disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus, known as the novel coronavirus (hereinafter simply “coronavirus”). The Harvard epidemiology professor Marc Lipsitch predicted that within the coming year, 40 to 70 percent of people around the world will be infected with the virus. […]
Let’s say you’ve got an idea for an invention but you’re not in the business of selling, producing or marketing that type of product or service. Short of starting up a new company or subsidiary — a task not everyone wants to undertake — how can you profit from the invention? There are several possibilities. […]
Under ‘special circumstances’ such as a fire, a flood or an epidemic, employers in various sectors will be confronted with lower client demand and a subsequently reduced workload. These circumstances are not considered to be a regular business risk. The COVID-19 virus, better known as the coronavirus, qualifies as an epidemic and will result in […]
What is Mediation? Overview and explanation of mediation, a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in which the parties agree to work out their differences in a less confrontational manner than litigation. What Cases are Eligible for Mediation? Mediation is not always the right way to resolve a dispute, so this article provides a general […]
The Cypriot law firm Stelios Americanos & Co LLC organized on 17 February 2020 its first international conference for the year in Tel Aviv in Israel. The conference provided a first-hand opportunity to the participants to explore the current regulatory and tax framework in both Cyprus and Greece as regards business, real estate and tourism. More than […]
QUESTION ONE – When representing a client with significant business activities in foreign jurisdictions, what are some key risk-related concerns that arise in a cross-border context and how can a parent company minimise such risk? When advising companies dealing with significant business activities in a foreign jurisdiction, we find it helpful to assess risk in […]
QUESTION ONE – When representing a client with significant business activities in foreign jurisdictions, what are some key risk-related concerns that arise in a cross-border context and how can a parent company minimise such risk? One of Hong Kong’s key competitive advantages when compared with other financial centres within the Asia Pacific Region (“APAC”) lies […]
With a so-called “stretch IRA,” you build up money in a traditional or Roth IRA during your lifetime. Then, after you die, a younger beneficiary can opt to keep the inherited account open for as long as possible and continues to reap the tax-related benefits. Unfortunately, the stretch-IRA strategy has lost much of its tax-saving potency […]
Manatt Analyzes Fiscal Impact of Capped Funding Medicaid Demonstrations
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued guidance inviting states to apply for the Healthy Adult Opportunity (HAO), a Section 1115 demonstration that permits states to accept a cap on federal Medicaid funding in exchange for fewer federal rules and less federal oversight. By reducing and capping federal financial support for the Medicaid program, […]
Audit and Compliance in Vietnam: A Guide for Foreign Investors
The Vietnamese Law on Accounting governs the principles for accounting, audits, and organizational structure, for businesses to stay compliant in Vietnam. The tax year in Vietnam is determined according to the calendar year, and a Vietnamese-based auditing company must conduct the audit. The financial reports should then be submitted to the local tax authority, Ministry of Finance, and […]
Green is the color of money. It also represents the earth and eco-friendly products, causes and organizations. During March, green is also associated with St. Patrick’s Day, when people celebrate the holiday by dyeing their food, drinks and rivers green. To mark the occasion, test your knowledge of these famous green logos and brands. Start […]
NEWSFLASH | COVID-19: managing the risk of contamination in the workplace
While the World Health Organisation has just declared the COVID-19 epidemic a “pandemic”, with the virus had reached nearly 130,000 people since December 2019, managing the risk of the virus spreading in the workplace has become a major issue for every employer. Following the announcement of multiple cases in Luxembourg and the decision of one […]
