This primer provides non-Canadians with an introduction to the laws and regulations that affect the conduct of business in Canada and, in particular, in the province of Ontario. In some cases, this primer also identifies issues in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Because of Canada’s federal structure, the authority to make laws and regulations is divided between the federal and provincial governments by the Canadian Constitution although, in some areas of divided authority, both federal and provincial laws may apply. Read on to learn more.
In 2002, with the enactment of the new Brazilian Civil Code, the Brazilian Commercial Code lost much of its relevance and content, since the rules that regulated business activity were largely incorporated into the new Civil Code. More importantly, the changes introduced by the Civil Code in corporate law brought uncertainty and changes to known concepts and rules. Due to the controversy this has generated, the Brazilian Congress has recently been discussing a new Commercial Code. This article discusses the latest version of the Code, which has been released for public consultation.
This multi-jurisdictional resource provides practical information on cross-border data protection issues, including regulations, data controller obligations, rights to access personal data, international transfer of data, and data processing by third parties.
ACC Comment Letter to SEC on Concept Release No. 33-‐9862, Possible Revisions to Audit Committee Disclosures
This guide presents jurisdictional overviews on counterfeit medicine laws in jurisdictions around the globe.
This article provides an explanation of the Clean Power Plan (CPP). The article also describes the CPP's development, previous legislation that led to its execution as well as the controversies surrounding its release within the United States.
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts Code of Best Legal Professional Practice applies to lawyers and firms who are licensed to practise in the DIFC and to lawyers and Law Firms who are engaged by licensed DIFC entities to provide legal services to those entities within the DIFC. Essentially, it will apply to all individuals effectively practising law in the DIFC.
This Guide provides an overview of law important to companies doing business in Kansas, USA, including law related to corporate organization, taxation, investment, labor and employment, dispute resolution, etc.
This Guide provides an overview of law important to companies doing business in Pennsylvania, USA, including law related to corporate organization, taxation, investment, labor and employment, dispute resolution, etc.