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12
Mar
As is the case in many European countries, you can seek a written agreement between creditor and debtor for acknowledgement of the debt that places the creditor in a better position in the event of a dispute. By obtaining a notarial deed between the debtor and creditor that sets out the terms of repayment, the notarial deed would be directly enforceable in the event of a default and the creditor can then start execution without the need to go to court.
Should the parties...
12
Mar
By Michael Byrne, Kate McKenna
Uncertain ability to enforce UK court competition law judgments in Ireland
Following Brexit, the UK will no longer enjoy the enforceability of judgments under the Brussels Regulation, under which a judgment of the courts of an EU Member State is recognised in all other Member States without any special procedure. Enforcement of non-EU judgments (which UK judgments will be, post Brexit) in an EU Member State...
12
Mar
Our team in Brussels have developed getready4.eu, a new online platform to help colleagues and clients understand why 2019 is a fundamental year of change in Europe and its potential impact for anyone doing business here. Whether you are familiar with how the EU institutions operate or not, it’s designed to be a useful introduction as to what is happening on the political, legislative and regulatory landscape and its potential commercial implications. It will focus on the forthcoming EU elections...
11
Mar
By Marc S. Friedman | Director of Professional Relations| Global Commerce Education
In the most recent article in this series, I explained how many non-US companies, including Baltic businesses, refrain from doing business in the US because of Myths #8 - The possibility of many employee lawsuits scares us. I explained that through a use of techniques including documentation and training the risk of employee litigation against a company can be substantially reduced. In this...
11
Mar
2018 was a year of transformation for the blockchain industry. While the market continued to see technological advancements in smart contracts, platform functionality, scalability and security, regulators took a firmer rein in pursuing those seeking to exploit the uninitiated or those engaged in outright fraud.
In this issue of Greenberg Traurig’s Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Newsletter, we discuss some of the key enforcement actions and proceedings during 2018 that have shaped the regulatory environment...
11
Mar
By Gregor Schmidt, Regional Leader - Europe | RSM
The UK’s imminent departure from the EU brings with it a host of questions: will new trade tariffs hinder supply chains? How far will the UK’s regulatory framework diverge from the EU? Will the UK’s tax regime change significantly? How much will currency volatility impact top lines?
Globally-ambitious European businesses are having to navigate these questions during an ever-changing Brexit process defined...
08
Mar
Key Events This Week:
Brexit – last ditch efforts before key Westminster votes
In order to persuade Labour MPs to support Tuesday’s vote on the draft Withdrawal Agreement, the government is unveiling plans to boost workers’ rights by announcing an additional clause to be inserted into the EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill. The new provision would allow the House of Commons to vote on whether to opt in to future...
08
Mar
By Gregor Schmidt, Regional Leader - Europe | RSM
Paralysed by uncertainty, many businesses around the world are struggling with the lack of clarity over the future relationship between the UK and EU. While the UK prime minister, Theresa May, has just returned from Brussels with a withdrawal agreement, its unpopularity with the UK parliament means there is still the prospect of a ‘no-deal’ or even another referendum.
Whatever the fate...
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