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"China Introduces Simplified Merger Review Provisions to Improve Process"

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/02/14

Over the past several years, companies engaging in mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures have been subject to long and unpredictable competition reviews for transactions notified in China. Although China’s Anti-Monopoly Law (AML) prescribes an...

Indian / Canadian co-production agreement signed

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/02/14

India and Canada have signed an audio-visual co-production agreement following talks which commenced in 2010. The new arrangements will enable filmmakers to access government subsidies and tax incentives in both countries....

OFAC Publishes New Guidance On Temporary And Limited U.S. Sanctions Relief For Iran

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/02/14

On January 30, 2014, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published in the Federal Register Guidance Relating to the Provision of Certain Temporary Sanctions Relief in Order to Implement the Joint Plan of Action (“JPOA”) Reached on November...

New Cyprus decrees in force until 30 March 2014

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/02/14

The Republic of Cyprus has issued new decrees pertaining to the relaxation of restrictive measures which are in force until 30 March. Legal updates regarding these decrees, from Harneys' Cyprus Banking Group, are below....

There May Be Trouble Ahead: Legal Challenges on Home Turf Threaten U.S. Ex-Im Bank Funding for Foreign Mining Projects

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/02/14

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is facing a new wave of legal challenges related to the financing of natural resource projects outside of the US, and which threaten to de-rail one of Western Australia's most promising...

California Building Energy Efficiency Standards Delayed to July 1, 2014

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/02/14

The California Contractors State License Board (“CSLB”) has issued an Industry Bulletin providing further information regarding the delayed implementation of the California Building Energy Efficiency Standards which has been delayed from January 1,...

Weekly Recap Ethics News and Trends – February 24, 2014

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/02/14

Public servants with the utmost integrity also need to be aware of what is happening ethically around the state. In today’s climate, every public agency’s image is impacted by the missteps or misconduct of others. Below you’ll find a sample of recent...

Appeal Court Re-Writes Rules Relating to Insolvent Tenants

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/02/14

Landlords' set to obtain "full value" as a result of re-statement of ancient equitable principle - Pillar Denton Limited and others v Jervis and others - Outline - In a ruling relating to the stricken retailer, Game, the Court of Appeal has...

Court of Appeals Rejects Attempted Restriction of “Mortgage Banker” Priority Provision

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/02/14

On February 20, 2014, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals issued an opinion interpreting the meaning of “mortgage banker” under Wis. Stat. § 224.71(3) and finding that a mortgage holder was entitled to the priority afforded under Wis. Stat. § 706.11(1)(f)...

CMS Provides MACs, RACs, and ZPICs With Automatic Denial Authority for “Related” Claims

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/02/14

Effective March 6, 2014, Medicare contractors may automatically deny claims that are “related” to other claims that have been denied as a result of pre- or postpayment review. Contractors need not issue Additional Documentation Requests (ADRs) for...

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