Spring 2019

Tax controversy in Mexico – an overview of the main obstacles and solutions

Mexico has been a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) since 18 May 1994 and, as most of its members, has embraced the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) actions outlined by said organisation in the context of the OECD/G20 BEPS Project. Mexico has also been an enthusiastic promoter of tax …

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Copyright protection on fashion design

In August 2018, the Taiwan Intellectual Property Court sided with the fashion industry in a copyright infringement lawsuit by holding that the overall style, colour, image and layout of the plaintiff’s designer handbags can reflect the author’s aesthetics and are works of art protected by copyright. This judgment substantially expanded the scope of copyright protection …

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Chinese e-commerce law: new challenges and new opportunities

The E-commerce Law of the People’s Republic of China was implemented on 1 January 2019. As the first comprehensive legislation in the field of e-commerce in China and one of the first in the world, the legislation aims to protect the legitimate rights and interests of the parties in e-commerce business, regulate e-commerce behaviours and …

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Is it possible to manage a brand in the current online world?

The way the internet works is an issue on everyone’s mind. The growth and power of massive social media platforms, fake news, online scams, how we as consumers receive and understand information and who controls this is mainstream news. These platforms have made it easy to get messages to a wide and international consumer base. …

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Significant matters – Spring 2019

Leading GCs push law firms to improve diversity efforts A group of 65 general counsel spanning major companies from the UK and Europe has collectively signed a letter urging law firms to improve their diversity efforts.

Protecting your brand – the Scottish option

A brand is one of the most important and valuable assets of any business. It attracts customers to that business or product line, acts as an indicator of trustworthiness or quality, and ultimately is a key touch point for creating customer experiences and loyalty. Any damage to that brand, through copycat products or association with …

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Anna Cosgrave: Graze

The self-confessed fitness freak and head of legal on the allures of in-house law and healthy snacks

Brand and reputation management with a focus on tax controversy

Due to ethical discussions, the tax environment has much changed within the last few years. Being tax compliant and managing tax risks to preserve the corporate reputation and protect the management became increasingly important. This article provides a short overview of the Austrian tax litigation procedure and instruments for reputation management.

Moment of truth: New Law champion Axiom unveils float plans but break up of its business raises doubts

Thomas Alan assesses if the New Law trailblazer can live up to its own rhetoric

Regulation of cryptoassets: stifling innovation or a catalyst for growth?

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently launched a consultation on its proposed guidance on cryptoassets (CP19/3). The move comes as part of the UK Cryptoasset Taskforce’s wider look into the regulation of the cryptoasset market. 

Hugh Pugsley: HSBC

The banking giant’s UK law chief on retaining perspective, understanding your advisers and the value of mentors

Top five strategy considerations for managing cross-border litigation

The increasingly rapid development, adoption, and proliferation of technology has put in motion a strong trend toward globalisation. As companies expand sales into new markets, they may find themselves facing litigation in more than one jurisdiction. This article provides five strategy considerations when facing cross-border litigation and explores potential pitfalls to avoid. Cross-border litigation can …

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