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What is the process for civil marriage and divorce in Abu Dhabi
Authors: Abdullah Ishnaneh and Bassel Boutros Non-Muslims in the UAE now have the option to get married in a civil ceremony after Abu Dhabi opened its new non-Muslim Personal Status Court last year. The dedicated family court for non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi oversees personal status matters, such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and child custody under […]
One of the most important metrics in an accounting business is the Average Hourly Rate (AHR). Simply divide your total revenue by the total number of hours worked (by Full Time Employees) in the same period.
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How Strategic Partners Elevate Revenue Cycle Management Companies
Author: J Blake Peart, CM&AA, RRT Over the past several years, we’ve seen a rapid rise in the number of new healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM) companies, existing companies launching RCM divisions, and transactions involving RCM companies. All three developments are tied to the greater demand for RCM services. Healthcare providers are turning to outsourced […]
When A Reputable US Bank Fails; What It Means For Healthcare Sector
Author: Estelle Black Last week, SVB (Silicon Valley Bank) known for being the bank of start-ups and small businesses, was taken over by the federal government sending the small business community into a panic. If you are overseas you most likely heard about it. In the US this has been front and center, and it […]
With the end of the tax year fast approaching (5 April), you should assess your current tax situation and utilise the reliefs and allowances available. Here are a few tax quick wins you can consider to help reduce your liabilities now and in the future: Inheritance Tax (IHT)Each tax year, individuals can give away up […]
There are many reasons why two people stay together but don’t marry: family, profession, religion, a messy divorce history. Although marriage generally confers more legal and financial rights, some couples still opt for the partnership or civil union route. Same-sex couples could not marry until 2015, when the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges. […]
Find out why award-winning SaaS company ApprovalMax chose to partner with Airwallex to support their global expansion. ApprovalMax is an award-winning SaaS company that helps businesses and accounting firms automate approval processes for accounts payable and receivable. Headquartered in the UK, they operate across global markets and employ staff in over 24 countries. As a […]
Federal Reserve and the Exchange Stabilization Fund Silicon Valley Bank’s failure will be scrutinized and is somewhat unique due to its exposure to tech start-ups. Signature Bank was known for exposure to the Crypto markets. In response to the failures, the Federal Reserve has announced making additional capital available to “eligible financial institutions” to ensure […]
BAG rules on exceeding the maximum assignment duration for temporary agency workers
Temporary agency workers can be recruited for more than 18 months if the relevant collective bargaining agreement contains provisions to this end. That was the verdict of Germany’s Federal Labor Court (BAG) in a judgment from September 14, 2022 (case ref.: 4 AZR 83/21). While German law stipulates a maximum assignment duration for temporary workers […]
The Benefits of Federal Trademark Registration in the United States
Securing the right to use and protect your trademark through federal registration is essential to the success of your business. Welsh IP Law represents clients in all aspects of this process, including trademark clearance, trademark procurement, portfolio management, and trademark enforcement. This article reviews the benefits of trademark registration. Trademark Registration Provides The Following Benefits:
Trademark Protection in Web 3.0 – Lessons from the Hermes vs. Metabirkins Case
Author: Olivier Vrins and Alexander De Bleeckere On 8 February 2023, a New York jury delivered its long-awaited verdict in a case brought by the French luxury brand Hermès, against the artist Mason Rothschild. The latter began selling NFTs (“non-fungible tokens”) of the iconic Hermès Birkin handbags, which take their name from the Anglo-French actress […]
