Directors of a Dutch company that have not yet prepared and/or adopted the annual accounts of the financial year 2023, please pay attention! It is time to take action, as the deadlines for preparing, adopting and filing the annual accounts are rapidly approaching. To mitigate liability risks, negative consequences or sanctions, it is important to observe the following applicable rules from a Dutch…
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December 10, 2024
For those of you who own or have ownership interests in a company that is formed or registered to do business in the United States, hopefully you are already aware of the very important requirements of the US Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).
The CTA came into force in the United States on 1 January 2024. The CTA introduced new anti-money laundering laws, intended to help prevent and combat money…
December 4, 2024
ABSTRACT: With the rise in electronic payment methods and scams targeting unsuspecting account holders, 2024 has seen an uptick in EFTA-related litigation. This post examines what the case law says so far and potential rules that would upend these holdings.
As the holiday season arrives, we are reminded of the ever-growing instances of fraudulent schemes against consumers. In the past year or so…
December 3, 2024
When it comes to estate planning, Michigan residents have a unique and highly effective tool at their disposal – the Lady Bird Deed.
This special type of property deed can simplify the transfer of real estate, help avoid probate and offer several other valuable benefits. In this post, we’ll break down how Lady Bird Deeds work, explore their pros and cons and give examples to help you decide if it…
December 2, 2024
In David Yaffee v. Joseph Skeen, et al., (Filed 11/25/2024, C097746 and C097988), the California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, held that evidence of the reasonable value of medical services rendered to an insured Plaintiff was improperly admitted by the trial court where the admitted evidence suggested the reasonable value of the services rendered exceeded the amounts accepted by the …
December 2, 2024
Dear Clients,
As the end of the year approaches, Lewis Thomason wants to inform you about significant compliance obligations arising from the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which was signed into law on January 1, 2021, as part of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. This legislation introduces critical changes to corporate governance in the U…
November 27, 2024
The strict regulations on trade in commodities and products that contribute to deforestation and forest degradation contained in European Regulation 2023/1115 (EUDR - European Regulation on Deforestation Free Products), will have a major impact on food and commodities businesses, and others, across supply chains. The EUDR regulation has already been in force since 29 June 2023 and its provisions a…
November 14, 2024
On November 13, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) overturned 76 years of precedent and banned mandatory employee meetings nationwide as a potential management response to unionization efforts by employees. Based on this ruling, an employer infringes upon employees’ rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) when it requires employees to attend s…
November 11, 2024
For those of you who own or have ownership interests in a company that is formed or registered to do business in the United States, hopefully you are already aware of the very important requirements of the US Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).
The CTA came into force in the United States on 1 January 2024. The CTA introduced new anti-money laundering laws, intended to help prevent and combat money…
November 5, 2024
By Hilda Loury
Both business and consumers recognize the profound influence that consumer reviews and testimonials can have on commercial transactions. For businesses, reviews can make or break a business; for consumers, reviews can make or break a purchase. Accordingly, “[f]ake reviews not only waste people’s time and money, but also pollute the marketplace and divert business away from honest c…