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Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

Digital Trade Winds What to Expect from WTO's Joint Initiative on Ecommerce

According to OECD data, by 2020 digital trade represented 25% of global trade, amounting to just under $5 trillion. Digitalization of economy is on the agenda for many national governments as they come to appreciate the...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, October 2024

TSCA/FIFRA/TRI - White House OSTP Releases PFAS Federal R&D Strategic Plan:The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) announced on September 3, 2024, the release of its Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

CryptoLink - September 2024 Updates

CryptoLink is a compilation of news stories published by outside organizations. Akin aggregates the stories, but the information contained in them does not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of the firm. Akin's...more

EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model

The Future of AI Is Here—But Are You Ready? Learn the OECD’s Blueprint for Ethical AI

The future of Artificial Intelligence isn’t just on the horizon—it’s already transforming industries and reshaping how businesses operate. But with this rapid evolution comes new challenges. Ethical concerns, privacy risks,...more

Carey Olsen

Bermuda corporate and finance update Q2 2024

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Our corporate team outline the latest developments within the corporate and finance market in Bermuda including Bermuda’s Corporate Income Tax Act 2023, Cyber risk management and The Bermuda Monetary Authority's enhancements...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

US and Global Crypto Tax Update

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Crypto tax policy continues to move forward, domestically and internationally. Domestically, the IRS seeks comments on the new Form 1099-DA. Internationally, the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (“OECD”)...more

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Australia is Combatting Foreign Bribery

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Australia has a zero-tolerance approach to corruption, and this policy knows no border or nationality. Bribery or attempts to bribe foreign public officials are considered severe crimes, as mentioned in division 70 of the...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Tax innovations in Israel during 2024

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Over the past year, alongside handling the economic repercussions of the war and issuing financial assistance to war victims and to evacuees, the courts, the legislative authority and the Israel Tax Authority continued their...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), which came into force on 25 July 2024, represents a significant step by the European Union (EU) to integrate sustainable practices into the core operational...more

Hogan Lovells

The month in 5 bytes

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This month's 5 need-to-knows in the space of digital transformation, ethics and law: Pact for the Future signed at the United Nations, World Economic Forum white paper on the global governance of generative AI, OECD’s report...more

Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance

European Commission issues FAQs on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Background of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) was entered force on 25 July 2024. The purpose of this Directive is to promote sustainable and...more

Conyers

Why Bermuda Financial Institutions Must Ensure CRS Compliance

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The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has urged participating tax authorities around the globe to take further steps to ensure compliance with the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). As a result...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Your Homework Will Be Graded: The ECJ’s Apple Decision and Its Implications for International Tax

On September 10, 2024, the European Court of Justice (ECJ or Court) sided with the European Commission (Commission) and ruled that two Irish subsidiaries of Apple Inc. received unlawful state aid from Ireland in the form of a...more

Conyers

Ten Things You Need To Know About… BVI Economic Substance

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The British Virgin Islands (the BVI), along with most other major offshore jurisdictions, has introduced “economic substance” requirements for entities carrying on certain specified activities. This economic substance regime...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

OECD Publishes Synthesis Report on Understanding Perfluoropolyethers and Their Life Cycle

On September 12, 2024, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published a report entitled Synthesis report on understanding Perfluoropolyethers (PFPEs) and their life cycle. OECD states that the...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

The AI Governance Imperative: How Industry Leaders are Tackling AI Governance Policy & Why it Matters

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In an era where technology is rapidly reshaping industries, AI stands at the forefront, promising unparalleled efficiency and innovation. But as AI tools become integral to business operations, the need for robust AI...more

WilmerHale

International Legal Developments Year in Review: 2023

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Notable Supreme Court Decisions - In 2023, the Mexican Supreme Court addressed several high-profile decisions asserting the limits between public branches and entities to preserve the constitutional order and to protect...more

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Bermuda Corporate Income Tax Considerations for Captive Insurers

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The operating provisions of the corporate income tax regime for Bermuda legislation will be effective for fiscal years beginning on or after 1 January 2025. This will apply to "Bermuda Constituent Entities" of an "In Scope...more

Wiley Rein LLP

EPA Delays Start Date for PFAS Reporting Under TSCA Section 8(a)(7), While Mandatory PFAS Reporting in Canada Is Still Ongoing

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On September 5, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published in the Federal Register a direct final rule with a parallel proposed rule to delay the reporting period for the October 2023 final rule that...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Doubling up: Proposed regulations address interaction of dual consolidated loss rules and GloBE Model Rules, disregarded payment...

Proposed regulations addressing the application of the section 1503(d) “dual consolidated loss” or “DCL” rules were published by the Internal Revenue Service and Treasury on August 7, 2024 (Proposed Regulations). The Proposed...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Navigating the Complex Landscape of AI Governance: Principles and Frameworks for Responsible Innovation

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping landscapes in the healthcare industry and beyond, understanding the governance of AI technologies is paramount for organizations seeking to utilize AI systems and...more

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[Virtual Event] ESG and Compliance Conference - November 7th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT

Stay on top of ever-evolving ESG requirements and emerging trends - With the SEC’s newly issued rules surrounding ESG disclosures and the continued growth of regulations rolling out in the EU, Canada, Asia and elsewhere...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EPA Authors Describe Categorization Approach to PFAS to Identify Potential Candidates for Testing and Human Health Assessments

On August 18, 2024, Computational Toxicology published an article entitled “Development of chemical categories for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the proof-of-concept approach to the identification of...more

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15% Global Minimum Tax Rate: Draft Legislation lodged in Jersey

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Following Jersey's intention to implement the OECD proposals for a 15% global minimum tax rate (known as "Pillar 2") in May 2024, draft legislation has now been lodged introducing a new standalone Multinational Corporate...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for June 2024

Designed for busy in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and anti-corruption lawyers, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important international anti-corruption law and enforcement developments from the past...more

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