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Charity and philanthropy update - inheritance tax; new tax reliefs; artists' resale rights
The first of Macfarlanes' charity and philanthropy updates focuses on the increasing number of significant developments in the field, including inheritance tax reduction where 10 per cent or more of an estate passes to charity on death and new tax reliefs for gifts of cultural objects.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 27 January 2012 | Practice Area: Private Client
Make no mistake – the matter of the S Trust
A recent judgment has reiterated the willingness of the Jersey Court to plough its own furrow and decline to follow English authority when satisfied it is inappropriate to do so. The decision relates to the equitable jurisdiction of the Court to set aside a transaction on the grounds of mistake.
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 25 July 2011 | Practice Area: Private Client
Procedure for raising electronic VAT invoices approved
The Russian Ministry of Justice recently approved a new procedure for raising raising and receiving VAT invoices electronically using telecommunications channels and applying digital electronic signatures.This briefing details the main conditions for VAT invoices to be raised electronically.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 07 July 2011 | Practice Area: VAT and Sales Tax
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Russian court to reassess interest on VAT refund
The Russian Supreme Arbitration Court published its resolution on the issue of payment of interest on a late refund of VAT in cases in which a taxpayer who has submitted a tax return declaring an amount of VAT to be refunded has not applied to the tax authority for the tax in question to be refunded
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 22 June 2011 | Practice Area: VAT and Sales Tax
In defence of the billable hour
The case against the billable hour can seem crushing, while the defence raised by the legal profession seems entirely self-serving. Critics are quick to point out that hourly billing presents the temptation for lawyers to bill as many hours as possible. Motive Legal looks into the debate.
Law Firm: Motive Legal | Published: 01 June 2011 | Practice Area: Private Client
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Scottish Court rules that compensation is payable in pleural plaques cases
The Scottish Courts ruled on 12 April 2011 that the Damages (Asbestos Related Conditions) (Scotland) Act 2009 was within the powers of the Scottish Parliament, despite being inconsistent with a decision of the UK House of Lords. Holman Fenwick Willan reports.
Law Firm: Holman Fenwick Willan | Published: 27 April 2011 | Practice Area: Negligence
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CFAs & success fees: MGN v UK
Eversheds reports on the European Court’s judgment in a case examining the operation of CFAs and recovery of success fees in the UK. As a result of the court’s findings, the UK Government has been ordered to repay to MGN, the success fee it was ordered to pay Naomi Campbell in her privacy claim...view abstract
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 07 March 2011 | Practice Area: Private Client
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Conference: Legal Week Future of Legal Services Forum
Legal Week’s Future of Legal Services Forum will aim to get to the very heart of our changing legal landscape. With the Legal Services Act continuing to fuel change, we can weigh up whether firms are naturally evolving or whether they are being forced to change to keep up with competition.
Law Firm: Legal Week Events | Published: 01 March 2011 | Practice Area: Private Client
Conference: Legal Week Independent Law Firms Forum
With the immediate impact of the financial crisis fading, independent law firms are now intent on planning for a new, challenging business environment. This one-day conference will look at the emerging markets and hear from senior lawyers based in jurisdictions that are continuing to thrive.
Law Firm: Legal Week Events | Published: 24 February 2011 | Practice Area: Private Client
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Conference: Legal Week Private Equity Forum
With the worst of the economic downturn seemingly over, 2011 will be a time for investors and private equity firms alike to get their houses in order. Legal Week Private Equity Forum ensures that you are primed with the latest knowledge to enable your firm to thrive in these changing times.
Law Firm: Legal Week Events | Published: 23 February 2011 | Practice Area: Private Client
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