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“and now for something completely different…” NOTHING HAPPENED ON THE ISLAND THIS MONTH
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Anyone who has traveled with children knows that doing so can be…
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Since everyone is anxious about traveling again, we thought it timely to…
JOKE OF THE DAY by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are on a camping trip. They are…
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From 27th of August to the 7th of November 2021, Milan will…
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“…and now for something completely different…” A DAY IN THE SUN by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
It is a long, hot summer. At last. The Islanders are friendly, smiling,…
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This article doesn’t necessarily pertain to most of our membership. However, we…
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Our dear colleague and friend, Robert Haworth, passed away on July 5,…
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EUROPEAN UNION VAT NEWS by Joris Van Den Bruel (BE)
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With most wrapping supplies being tossed after a single moment of excitement,…
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…and now for something completely different…”: THE LONGEST DAY by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
The Longest Day (June 21, 2021) Hard to believe that it has…
OFFICE SPOTLIGHT – GESTIONPHI by Pierre-Louis Arnout (FR)
I am delighted to present our firm to IGAL and look forward…
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Ideas and concepts expressed in this article are U.S. specific. However, we…
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On May 13, 2021 it was announced in the USA on the…
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL CONFERENCE by Beverley Leonache
We all know that what makes IGAL special are our conferences. We…
THE COLOSSEUM by Giovanni Babino (Italy)
It is all which needs to be said in order to invoke…
HOW TO GET MORE OUT OF READING by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
All too often reading is seen as a chore where the end…
IN MEMORIAM : Mr. Jean-Pierre van Cutsem
It is with sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the…
ISLAND STORIES: A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY by Mike Djordjevich
I have been writing about our Island for the last year or…
THREE TIPS FOR TAKING BETTER PICTURES by Mike Djordjevich
Living in the digital age, it has become so much easier to…
OUT AND ABOUT BREATHLESS N TIBET by Frank Klaus
Even before we went to Tibet, we had the greatest of respects…
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Maybe this is an American cultural deficiency where we really don’t know…
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Presidential Proclamation suspending entry to the U.S. of certain nonimmigrants expired March…
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I am delighted to be able to present SW19Lawyers to IGAL…
ISLAND STORIES: FROG ROCK by Mike Djordjevich
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HOW TO SLEEP BETTER IN THE SPRING by Mike Djordjevich
Spring brings numerous challenges that can prevent you from getting a good…
OUT AND ABOUT – ITALIAN VOLCANOS by Giovanni Babino
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10,000 STEPS CHALLENGE by Mike Djordjevich
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OFFICE SPOTLIGHT by Pim Nuiten – Bowmer & Nuiten Advocaten
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Listen to this: it is dusk, I usually finish my run on…
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Presently, travel for recreational,educational or other non essential purposes is, unfortunately, impossible….
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As of January 1st, 2021, the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European…
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Cordemeyer & Slager / Advocaten is a niche law firm active in…
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Digitalization of financial services is not a new topic in Luxembourg, with…
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Sustainable finance seems to gain more and more traction, including, in Luxembourg,…
ISLAND STORIES: RUN, RUN, RUN by Mike Djordjevich – (USA)
Picture this: a man running in fog, rain, sunshine, looking, never stopping….
THREE REASONS WHY DRINKING WATER HELPS YOU LOSE WEIGHT by Mike Djordjevich (USA
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HOW TO CREATE AND ACHIEVE REASONABLE GOALS – The S.M.A.R.T. Method by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
Simply setting a goal doesn’t mean that it will actually be achieved….
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“…and now for something completely different…” ISLAND STORIES: THE SHORTEST DAY (DECEMBER 21, 2020) by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
Gone are the long days, frolicking in the late afternoons along the…
MONEY LAUNDERING ISSUES AND REQUIREMENTS by Frank Klaus (Germany)
In the European Union, auditors and tax consultants are becoming increasingly involved…
BRIEFLY NOTED : Five Fun Facts about National Flags from Around the World by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
Every day, people from all walks of life display their country’s flag….
NEW ERA FOR CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL TRUSTS – by Anna Kouloundi / TOTALSERVE (Cyprus)
I am a lawyer who specializes in professional trust services in Cyprus….
BRIEFLY NOTED : Latest News! In Italy foreigners can spend more cash than Italians by Giovanni Babino (Italy)
The Italian 2020 Budget Law, in order to combat tax evasion, reduced…
OFFICE SPOTLIGHT – BKP & ASSOCIÉS AVOCATS (Paris / Versailles – France)
With a team of multi-specialist lawyers based in Versailles and Paris,…
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ADAPTING TO COVID-19: SINGAPORE BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENT RELIEF by Debbie Lee and Sharon Wong
In light of the massive economic interruptions brought about by the COVID-19…
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Demand for sustainable finance has surged as a result of the Paris…
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The Cyprus International Trust (“CIT”) continues to enjoy an increased momentum and…
IGAL AGM 2020: A HISTORICAL EVENT by Pedro PASCUAL
During the Munich IGAL AGM in 2017 a group of members, proud…
Office Spotlight by Giovanni Babino (Italy) – Babino, Falcone & Falcone Avvocati Associati
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BRIEFLY NOTED : European Unified Patent Court by Giovanni Babino – BABINO, FALCONE & FALCONE Avvocati Associati (Italy)
The new European patent system provides uniform protection throughout the EU. The so-called Unified Patent Court will be a single Court for both conventional and unitary patents. The Unified Patent Court will include the Registry, the Court of First Instance and the Court of Appeal. The Court of…
OFFICE SPOTLIGHT by Frank Klaus – Klaus + Partner (Germany)
We are an interdisciplinary, medium-sized consulting company specializing in tax consulting and…
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“If we fail to adapt, we fail to move forward” John Wooden…
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It is always challenging to account for personal spending. Material spending…
ISLAND STORIES: SMOKE FROM WILDFIRES by Mike Djordjevich – (USA)
I have always known that bad things happening to other people…
LAW APPLICABLE TO MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY REGIME IN FRANCE: EXAMPLES By Prisca BLARD – BKP & ASSOCIÉS AVOCATS (France)
Case study : Marie and Pierre got married in France. Neither a…
BRIEFLY NOTED by Vincent Linari – LINARI LAW FIRM (Luxembourg)
After twenty wonderful years spent on Avenue Gaston Diderich in Luxembourg,…
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) ENFORCEMENT IN THE AGE OF COVID-19 By Angelo Mazza – Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP (USA)
As we find ourselves in one of the darkest periods of…
COMPUTER SECURITY by Bob Cordemeyer – Cordemeyer & Slager Advocaten (Netherlands)
The British Data Protection Authority ICO considers operating systems that are…
OFFICE SPOTLIGHT by Christian Li – CKLB Fiduciary Group (Mauritus)
The CKLB Fiduciary Group is headquartered on the island of Mauritius. Founded…
HOW TO PROPERLY STORE FRESH ROASTED WHOLE COFFEE BEANS by Michael Djordjevich (USA)
Sitting down to a good cup of coffee is an excellent way…
HOW WE SPENT OUR SUMMER VACATION by Mike Djordjevich – (USA)
Imagine crowded airports, motorways, marinas, reservations in restaurants and hotels, buses,…
AMENDMENT OF THE CYPRUS – RUSSIA DOUBLE TAX TREATY By Peter Economides (Cyprus)
Cyprus and Russia have agreed to amend the Double Tax Treaty (“the…
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According to the Statistic Brain Research Institute, average attention spans are just…
WHAT HAS YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEEN DOING SINCE MARCH 2020? by Mike Djordjevich – Vice-President IGAL
After we said our goodbyes in Frankfurt and shared experiences of a…
OFFICE SPOTLIGHT by Katrien Serrien – van Cutsem Wittamer Marnef & Partners (Belgium)
The law firm of van Cutsem Wittamer Marnef & Partners significantly expands…
DUTCH LITIGATION: PRIVACY LAWS by Bob Cordemeyer – Cordemeyer & Slager Advocaten (Netherlands)
NEW DUTCH CLASS ACTION LEGISLATION MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO CLAIM DAMAGES IN…
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A million thanks to our clients, associates, and friends for the continued…
MONEY TALK: Management of cash flow: alternatives to minimize the crisis effects by Jefferson Gonçalves
Management of cash flow: alternatives to minimize the crisis effects An…
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR ? by Michael DJORDJEVICH
Many people consider the path of entrepreneurship. While there’s no set formula…
MONEY, MONEY, MONEY… EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION by. Frank KLAUS
EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION Like any entrepreneur, lawyers and accountants need to think about…
BRIEFLY NOTED – Linari Law Firm
Vincent Linari and all his team are proud to announce that Linari…
OFFICE SPOTLIGHT by. Brian W. Brokate – Gibney, Anthony & Flaherty, LLP.
Gibney is a full-service commercial law firm with offices in New York…
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French Tax Authorities reassure non-residents!
Due to the pandemic, people who are ordinarily domiciled outside of France…
US supreme court makes landmark ruling on employment discrimination protections for gay, lesbian and transgender employees
On June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court held that the…
How to Provide a Quality Mentorship to Young Professionals by Michael Djordjevich
The future of any law or accounting firm depends on the quality…
Transfer Duty or VAT in the Republic of South Africa by Zayd Ayob – Ismail Ayob & Partners
When transferring property in South Africa, it is important to be aware…
TIMING IS EVERYTHING by Frank Klaus – KLAUS + PARTNER
Treatment of the Covid 19 pandemic and its effects on the 2019/2020…