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Phillip Meier, Esq. WINHELLER Attorneys at Law & Tax Advisors

When a company starts a new project, the question of financing is an issue. In Germany, a new alternative to the traditional loan process is being tested.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Germany
Benjamin Kirschbaum, Esq., WINHELLER Attorneys at Law & Tax Advisors, Germany

Blockchain technology is based on the idea of creating a decentralized database that may be used to process value transactions. Delegated Proof of Stake (DPos) is a system that can allow users to gain more control over the distribution of bitcoins. Companies in Germany can inform themselves on these systems with the following material.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, Germany
Rafael Sánchez, Bernardo Sada and Diego Medrano; Cuesta Campos y Asociados

This article presents scenarios found in Mexican legislation, showing a clear tendency to hold individuals, either legal representatives, agents, partners, or shareholders, liable for the unlawful acts carried out by the entities that they own and/or represent.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
Manyl Benredouane, Alexandre Lamarre and Thomas Rousset, University of Montpellier, Centre du Droit de l'Entreprise, Program of Master 2 "Droit du Commerce International"

In most business transactions, lawyers are not involved in determining the ultimate price. However, in some situations, this amount can raise a red flag as it might subject the parties to sanctions. Due consideration must be given in particular to tax (I) and contract (II) law in the European Union.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
Audience: New to In-House, Small Law Departments
Anne Hurley, Esq., HHG Legal Group

The emergence of Bitcoin on the financial market has caused some upheaval. Investors and customers have started to use this cryptocurrency as hard currency. See what sort of trends and issues are encountered when using Bitcoin to purchase real estate.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
Selwyn Black, Esq. and Nicholas Huang, Esq. Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers.

This policy explanation delves into some FAQs for Tenant Company Administration guidelines.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
Carol R. Van Cleef, Keesha N. Warmsby, Robert S. Niemi

In this short article, find top ten tips to consider before you receive a notice from the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding an examination.
(Editor Note: On Oct. 17, 2022, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled CFPB's funding mechanism was unconstitutional. On Nov. 14, 2022, CFPB filed a writ of certiorari with the US Supreme Court requesting review of the decision in the 2022 term.)

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Interest Area: Government, Financial Services
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States

This is a sample mortgage and security agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
Dennis P. Duffy, Patrick T. Lewis and Keesha N. Warmsby of Baker Hostetler

This Quick Overview is intended to provide a thumbnail sketch of some of the laws and regulations impacting incentive compensation for retail bankers, mortgage loan originators, insurance agents, and brokers and dealers. It will also provide some practical tips regarding the design of incentive compensation plans in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
David Tournier, General Manager & Corporate Secretary, IFFCO Canada Enterprise

In the first part of this Quick Overview, we examined how the feedstock of industrial projects in the United States should be procured so as to enhance bankability. In this third and final part, we address the purchase of the project's future production and other considerations that may affect bankability.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
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