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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: The QOZ Remix - Changes in Timing and Territory
In significant part, the OBBBA extended or made permanent various provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “TCJA”) that were set to expire at the end of this year.
Change to UK Company Law: Important Information for Company Directors
These changes are introduced to reduce the risk of fraud and improve the reliability of the information held on the public register and to enhance corporate transparency and strengthen the UK’s business environment.
The Energy Efficiency Certificate for Buildings and Its Immediate Future
In Spain, the Energy Efficiency Certificate has become a key element of the real estate market. Since the entry into force of Royal Decree 235/2013, this document is mandatory for the sale or rental of any home or commercial premises.
Updates on Financing for Social Housing Developers
Publicly subsidized housing (VPO) has acquired great political and institutional relevance in the context of current tensions in the residential market.
Time Is of the Essence: Apply for ILR as Soon as You’re Eligible
The recent proposed developments in UK immigration policy, make it important for those planning their long-term future in the country to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain as soon as they are eligible.
Trademark Opposition Proceedings in Hong Kong
Almost all nations’ trademark registration schemes incorporate an ability to challenge the ultimate validity or registrability of a service mark or a trademark application before it reaches the official registration status.
Key Changes under the Foreign Direct Investment Policy (“FDI Policy”) on the Space Sector
India accounts for only 2 percent of the currently valued global space economy which is about USD 360 billion despite being among the few spacefaring nations in the world.
Registration of the Sign “Café Santa Ana De Matituy” as a Trademark
The Council of State declared the nullity of the resolutions denying registration of the mixed trademark "Café Santa Ana de Matituy" finding that due process had been violated.
Related-Party Business: The Need to Address the Issue Within the SAF (and Football Clubs) - Part I
The provocation, it should be noted, does not apply only to football corporations, created by the SAF Law (Law 14.193/2021). The problem extends, with adaptations, to football clubs, established as non-profit associations.
Mid-2025 Debt Markets: What Borrowers and Lenders Need to Know
Below is a summary of the main themes and market dynamics that borrowers and lenders should keep in mind as they navigate dealmaking, refinancings, and capital allocation decisions in the second half of 2025 and beyond.
Risk Allocation in M&A Transactions: The Role of Indemnification
Indemnification means financially repairing the harm arising from the commission of an unlawful act. This legal duty is set forth in the law in a general and abstract fashion and is therefore seldom sufficient to address the particularities of each corporate acquisition or the interests and needs of the parties involved.
Turning Conflict into Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) has been a parallel track to court systems for dispute resolution for centuries on end.
Deals with Teams in the Same Economic Group: A Challenge for FIFA
The SAF Law (Law 14.193/2021) is transforming the football ownership model in Brazil. Before it, the football club's owner was, in almost all cases, a club, which is, legally, a non-profit civil association.
Fraudulent Transactions: What To Keep In Mind While Ring Fencing Your Assets
In light of the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting financial slump in the country many companies are likely to find modes to ring fence their assets for better security and protection.
Navigating Tariff Risk in Construction and Development Deals
Over the past few months, there have been significant changes to tariffs by the United States and other countries around the world. These changes continue to evolve and there is significant uncertainty about the timing, rate, and overall impact of tariffs.
What Does Intellectual Property Have to Do with Food Security?
The implications of the protection of intellectual property rights associated with food security, as this brings us to the specific field of agriculture.
How to Weigh the Overall Economic Benefit in Company Mergers of Taiwan?
Paragraph 1 of Article 13 of Fair Trade Act stipulated that "the competent authority may not prohibit any of mergers filed if the overall economic benefit of the merger outweighs the disadvantages resulted from competition restraint."
Competition Law Risks in SME Acquisitions: When Does a “Small” Transaction Become Visible to the Authorities?
The acquisition of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) does not typically fall within the scope of competition authorities, especially if the value of the transaction does not exceed the notification thresholds.
Crises in Football and the SAF Law
Atlético-MG is experiencing a financial crisis and raising alarms about the SAF model. This was the headline of an article published in the July 24, 2025, edition of Folha de São Paulo.
Five Goulston & Storrs Attorneys Named to The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers
Goulston & Storrs, an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to share that Ashley Brown, Cecilia Gordon, Matthew Kiefer, Mariana Korsunsky, and David Rabinowitz have been named to The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers.