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Environmental and Social Considerations
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Environmental Impact Assessment is a systematic process that identifies, predicts, and evaluates the potential environmental effects of a proposed project. Purpose and Scope – Identifying Environmental Risks: EIA identifies possible environmental effects, including both adverse and beneficial. – Informing Decision Making: It aids in selecting the best possible alternatives or mitigation… Read more
Haryana Labour Department introduces online dashboard to streamline licensing under key labour laws under BRAP 2024 for Ease of Doing Business
With a view to bring transparency in information dissemination, the Haryana Labour Department has introduced an online dashboard in line with the Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) 2024. These reforms are aimed at enhancing the ‘Ease of Doing Business’ across India. The dashboard will provide vital information, including: The services covered in the dashboard includes,… Read more
CPE Credit Webinar (for US Accountants): Finders, Minders and Grinders – A Concept Still Guiding Enlightened Accounting Businesses Today
We’d love to see you at our webinar next week! Not registered yet? Just click below. Panalitix is excited to offer this webinar in collaboration with Earmark Webinars+ to offer CPE credits to US Accountants. We often hear Accountants say they ‘work excessively long hours’, ‘are not playing to their strengths’, ‘end up doing the… Read more
A Small Business Thanksgiving
As a small business owner, it is not uncommon to work twice as many hours a week as a salaried employee. A simple way to avoid burn out is to take a moment and remember the blessings. This month’s blog focuses on things to be thankful for, from one small business to another. Read More… Read more
Restructuring unveiled: a global take on restructuring from TP perspective
International groups often undergo business restructuring. If done between related parties, it must comply with the arm’s length principle. We understand that each restructuring can have its unique characteristics, which complicates the verification of its market nature. Additionally, restructuring under transfer pricing regulations may involve various, sometimes unexpected, transactions. What do the OECD guidelines say… Read more
Scams in the art world: Amanda Gray for BBC Radio 4
Amanda Gray, Partner and Head of Art Law at Mishcon de Reya, was interviewed on BBC Radio 4’s Front Row programme. Alongside Georgina Adam from the Art Newspaper, she discussed the rise of art fraud and forgery. Listen here via BBC Sounds. Read more
New Jersey Passes New Pay Transparency Law
On November 18, 2024, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law A4151/S2310, which will require employers to provide pay transparency for employment opportunities advertised internally or externally to the general public. The new law goes into effect on June 1, 2025. The new requirements are similar to New York’s pay transparency legislation that went into effect last year. COVERED… Read more
Governor Announces Funding Available to Counties to Help Combat Housing Crisis
The Governor announced the launch of the County Infrastructure Grant Program, which will provide up to $50 million to help counties combat the housing crisis by funding small to medium scale county-led infrastructure projects across the state, with enhanced awards for projects supporting the creation of housing projects of ten units or more. Administered by… Read more
CARF Decides on Revenue from Advances on Credit Card Receivables
In a recent decision, the Administrative Council for Tax Appeals (CARF) concluded, by a casting vote, that revenues from the Advance Payment of Sales Receivables (ARV) made by credit card acquirers should be classified as gross operating revenue and not as financial revenue, for the purposes of calculating PIS and COFINS. The case involved a… Read more
VIDEO GAMES AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: IT IS NOT CHILD’S PLAY
The video game industry has emerged as an economic engine of great relevance in Spain, the fourth largest market in the EU, and especially in the city of Barcelona, which has established itself as one of the most important hubs in Europe in this field; with more than 200 companies located in the city and representing 50% of… Read more
Seminar on ‘Exploring Legal and Policy Support Measures for Space Security and the Development of the Space Industry’
On November 12, KASS (Korean Academy of Space Security) and Lee & Ko successfully co-hosted the seminar titled ‘Exploring Legal and Policy Support Measures for Space Security and the Development of the Space Industry.’ KASS is a specialized research institution designated by the NIS (National Intelligence Service) for space security studies. Lee & Ko established… Read more
Simplifying Compliance: SEBI’s Initiative to Harmonize ICDR and LODR Regulations
In the current regulatory landscape, managing compliance is crucial for maintaining transparency and protecting stakeholder interests. However, the costs associated with adhering to these can often become burdensome. To address these challenges, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently released a consultation paper[1] aimed at simplifying and harmonizing two key regulations: the Listing Obligations… Read more