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Read about implementation of AI tin Latin America, its benefits, and its risks and potential mitigation of those risks to data protection and privacy rights.

As of 1 November 2022 trusts and funds for joint account (fondsen voor gemene rekening) are required to register an Ultimate Beneficial Owner (uiteindelijke belanghebbende) (UBO) with the Dutch UBO Register as managed by the Dutch Chamber of Commerce. The initial registration for existing trusts and funds for joint accounts with the UBO Register had to be completed before 1 April 2023. A trust with a trustee located in the Netherlands must register its UBO. The same applies, for example, in case a fund for joint account is created under Dutch law. Note that the criteria that apply to determine whether a UBO of a trust or fund for joint account qualifies for registration are different from (and wide in cope) those applied to Dutch legal entities.

The Eversheds Sutherland European Dictionary of Selected Legal Terms has been specifically designed with US and UK corporate counsel in mind. It brings together in a handy pocket format a guide to more than 1000 legal and commercial expressions commonly encountered or used by US and UK corporate counsel in business and in litigation situations in Europe. By covering these terms in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish, it extends to the European markets which directly serve more than 300 million people.

The cost of living crisis is a challenge that most people are facing. The double impact of rising inflation and interest rates an be crippling for many. Not only do these challenges impact peoples’ pockets but they can also have a negative impact on work performance, morale and engagement in the workplace. In a recent YuLife survey, conducted in partnership with HR Ninjas, 91% of HR professionals said that they felt a responsibility to help. It is in this context that this article sets out how, as an employer, you can provide support to your workforce.

Just a few decades ago, a private practice lawyer in a law firm who decided to go “in-house” endured constant questioning about why they were taking a step back in their career. Was it because they were tired of the breakneck pace of a law firm? Were they OK making less money? Essentially, these lawyers were viewed as “stepping off the treadmill,” and getting “out of the game.” Not a complimentary description.  Click here to read more.

This resource from Latham & Watkins will help you navigate the US portion of a global IPO.

This resource from Womble Bond Dickinson provides frequently asked questions concerning the ongoing situation with the Silicon Valley Bank in California.

This resource from Womble Bond Dickinson provides an update on the recent Silicon bank failure. In addition, this resource examines the actions being taken by the federal government to strengthen confidence in the U.S. banking system.

Brazil is among the ten largest economies in the world, and it represents one of the largest domestic markets in the world. This article aims at showing the main considerations one should have when planning to invest in Brazil.

English law continues to be one of the most frequently adopted choices of law for international contracts across the world. Likewise, the court service in England, and in London in particular, maintains its reputation worldwide as a destination for international litigation. This article sets out ten key considerations for any person or business considering litigating commercial and corporate disputes in London.