Canada
Miller Thomson LLP
On November 6, 2023, there was an administrative update made by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ("IRCC") that removed National Occupation Classification ("NOC")...
Tereposky & DeRose LLP
On November 17, 2023 the Canadian International Trade Tribunal ("CITT") issued its finding under the Special Import Measures Act ("SIMA") concerning certain steel utility wind towers...
Gowling WLG
The old adage "knowledge is power" is true now more than ever. It is widely known that sensitive research areas have become key assets for foreign governments looking for insight into Canada's innovation and industry sectors.
McMillan LLP
Canada and the United Kingdom ("UK") have a long history of trade and investment agreements and have maintained an influential trade relationship throughout that history.
China
Kangxin
Excellent news coming from China! The China Embassy issued a notice* stating that from 7 November 2023 public documents with a proper Apostille issued in membership countries / regions...
AFD China
The China-European Union (EU) Cooperation and Development Forum on Geographical Indications was recently held in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province.
AnJie Broad Law Firm
欧盟各成员国自行规定违反欧盟制裁措施的处罚,包括适当的刑事处罚,并应采取一切必要措施确保实施,成员国还应规定适当的没收措施。
AnJie Broad Law Firm
准许进出口的货物、进出境物品,由海关依法征收关税。进口货物的收货人、出口货物的发货人、进出境物品的所有人,是关税的纳税义务人
Germany
Burges Salmon
The Fourth Board of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has reversed the refusal of Haribo's figurative trade mark consisting of an image of its 'Goldbear' gummy...
Ghana
Legalstone Solicitors
According to data from the Ghana Chamber of Mines, gold export revenue rose from USD6.229billion in 2019 to USD6.799billion in 2020.
India
S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates
The notification provides that the proposed Draft Rules will be taken into consideration after the expiry of a period of thirty days from October 17th, 2023.
Ireland
Matheson
In our most recent update on the Regulation of Lobbying and Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) (Amendment) Act 2023 (the "2023 Act") we outlined the key reforms to be introduced...
Mauritius
AXIS Fiduciary Ltd
The Economic Development Board (EDB) Mauritius recently organized a successful Investment and Trade Promotion Mission to Japan from November 17 to 22, 2023.
AXIS Fiduciary Ltd
On November 20, 2023, the Honorable Soomilduth Bholah, the Minister of Industrial Development, SMEs, and Cooperatives...
Mexico
IR Global
First, please permit me a little bit of digression as always. As many journalists would state, and have, the world is currently on fire regarding regional conflicts that could spiral into WW3 as continuous movement regarding alliances, ...
Braumiller Law Group, PLLC
IMMEX is a program aimed to promote and attract foreign investment into Mexico...
Nigeria
AELEX
These objectives are feasible with proper implementation of the Agreement but there are significant issues that may pose a challenge in the implementation of the Agreement.
Singapore
Oon & Bazul
Sanctions imposed by international bodies or individual countries have significant implications for global trade.
Shook Lin & Bok
Sanctions clauses in letters of credit can cause payment uncertainty for parties involved in international trade. The Singapore Courts recently considered the validity and enforceability of a sanctions clause in a letter of credit.
Andersen in South Africa
In 2020 the South African Revenue Service (SARS) took a significant leap towards modernising its operations and enhancing the efficiency of its customs procedures.