http://www.mondaq.com Mondaq Business Briefing provides global coverage of all legal analysis from reputable firms, en-us Copyright 2009 Mondaq.com 60 http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=88700&rss=0 On September 24th, in conjunction with the FIT Program, the Ontario Government announced the MicroFIT Program, a streamlined, user friendly version of the FIT Program for individuals, small businesses, and communities. 20 Nov 2009 12:56:43 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=88180&rss=0 Most of the dollar limitations applicable for 2010 to employee benefit plans qualified under the Internal Revenue Code remain unchanged from the corresponding dollar limitations for 2009. 20 Nov 2009 12:46:43 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=89324&rss=0 The foreign investment screening framework has recently been reformed to help boost Australia's growth as the global economy recovers. 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=89576&rss=0 The Court of Appeal Decision in Grace earlier this month is the latest twist in a high profile tax case on the law of Residence. 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=89588&rss=0 Foreign judgments including the ones from arbitration courts or tribunals become recognizable under Turkish law via separate judgment of the Turkish Courts called ‘recognition and enforcement decisions’ ("in Turkish the procedure is named ‘tenfiz’"). 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=89614&rss=0 Earlier this month, the United States Supreme Court (Court) heard the case of Jones v. Harris Associates, which we reported on in our March 2009 Update (http://www.foley.com/publications/pub_detail.aspx?pubid=5873). 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=89616&rss=0 On 1 April 2009 the "Home Building Act’s" licence suspension provisions were ‘enhanced’. 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=89646&rss=0 An amendment to the Internet Address Resource Act ("IARA") providing protection of domain names in Korea was announced on June 9, 2009, and will be effective as of September 10, 2009. The major provisions of the amendment are as follows. 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=89648&rss=0 IP5, the five major intellectual property offices including the European Patent Office ("EPO"), the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO"), the Japan Patent Office ("JPO"), the State Intellectual Property Office of the People’s Republic of China ("SIPO"), and the Korean Intellectual Property Office ("KIPO"), announced that they are seeking to standardize patent examination. Applications filed with IP5 account for about 77% of the worldwide patent applications. 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=89650&rss=0 As reported on Littler's Global Immigration Counsel Blog on November 5, 2009, the Government of India's (GOI) Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) released guidance on permissible use of Business Visas and Employment Visas by foreign nationals visiting India. 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=89652&rss=0 Refund Home Loans Pty Ltd (RHL) is a home loan franchised business which refunds to customers half of the brokerage commissions paid by the banks and has approximately 300 franchisees Australia wide. 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=89654&rss=0 The Queen's Speech yesterday outlined four key proposals that will have a direct impact on employers. 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=89662&rss=0 On 13 October 2009 the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine issued Resolution No. 1154, which limits both the use of particular drugs for medical purposes and increases in the price of medical products. 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=89664&rss=0 The 2009 decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court in Brookfield Multiplex Ltd v International Litigation Funding Pty Ltd has cast some doubt about the role and regulation of litigation funding in class actions in Australia. 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=89666&rss=0 Enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") continued to grow last week. 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=89676&rss=0 The Supreme Court of Hungary issued a Civil Law Opinion on 24 June 2009 on various practical issues concerning pre-emption rights, as governed by the Civil Code. 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=89678&rss=0 A leading US hedge fund manager and six co-conspirators have been charged by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with insider trading in what is believed to be biggest case ever brought for insider trading in the hedge fund industry. 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=87310&rss=0 Compensation committees serving public corporations are facing unprecedented scrutiny as they react to recent executive pay reform efforts led by federal lawmakers and agencies, institutional shareholders and corporate governance watchdogs. 19 Nov 2009 19:01:55 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=75168&rss=0 Canada is a federation comprised of ten provinces and three territories. Legal authority is divided between the federal and provincial or territorial governments, although jurisdiction overlaps in some areas. 19 Nov 2009 12:15:11 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=88970&rss=0 As many maybe aware, Indian immigration is in a state of flux. Recent changes instituted by various Indian Consulates and High Commissions around the globe have raised many questions for clients and professional advisors in relation to appropriate visa categories and related formalities. 19 Nov 2009 11:14:08 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=86946&rss=0 Subsequent to the amendments to Law no. 4054 on the Protection of Competition (“Law No. 4054”), by way putting into effect Law no. 57281 , the Turkish anti trust regime introduced stricter and more deterrent fining regime, coupled with a leniency and immunity program for companies. 19 Nov 2009 10:59:48 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=89236&rss=0 CMS is increasing ASC payments by an inflation factor for the first time in more than six years. 19 Nov 2009 09:45:09 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=89276&rss=0 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) recently released updated and consolidated compliance and disclosure interpretations relating to Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and Regulations 13D/13G beneficial ownership reporting. 19 Nov 2009 09:45:09 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=89292&rss=0 As part of Smith & Williamson’s continued commitment to the financial services industry, we are conducting our 12th annual survey of the sector at a time of uncertain economic recovery, both in the UK and globally 19 Nov 2009 09:45:09 GMT http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=89306&rss=0 Following an all-night special session, the morning of November 4 saw the comprehensive "2009 Delta/Water Legislation" pass the California Legislature. 19 Nov 2009 09:45:09 GMT