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Beyond Tariffs: The New Trade Barriers Facing Italian Exporters
For decades, discussions surrounding international trade barriers have centred primarily on tariffs. Import duties, customs procedures, and trade disputes have traditionally represented the most visible obstacles facing businesses operating between nations. However, as global trade enters a new phase, Italian exporters are now encountering a different set of challenges which often have a greater impact…
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Exclusive IR Global Member for Accounting Services in Italy since 2024Tina Gulli
Partner at Studio Gulli
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Spellbook Launches Autonomous Contract Management
Spellbook has launched ACM, the first AI system that powers contracts end-to-end. Instead of a tool that stores contracts and waits for users to take action, ACM does the actual work across the whole lifecycle, with lawyers making the calls that matter. The details: Intake: Spellbook pulls in new contracts autonomously from email, Slack, Salesforce,…
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Statute of limitations for compulsory share inheritance in Austria: 3, 4 or 30 years?
Are you entitled to a compulsory share of the inheritance and want to know how much time you have? The short answer: three years from the date you become aware of your entitlement, but at least four years from the date of death, and a maximum of thirty years. Section 1487a of the Austrian Civil…
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Exclusive IR Global Member for Family Law in Austria since 2025Jakob Weinrich, LL.M.
Lawyer at WEINRICH RECHTSANWALT
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Court Ruling: Price Adjustment for Towel Service by Holmes Place Unlawful
On June 4, 2026, the Berlin Regional Court II (Case No. 52 O 86/25) ruled that the fitness studio chain “Holmes Place” may not unilaterally increase its prices for the optional towel service for existing members. The court criticized the lack of a solid contractual basis for the price adjustment. ## Unlawful Price Change for…
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Exclusive IR Global Member for Commercial Law in Germany since 2017Marc Klaas
silverMarc is a silver memberPartner / Lawyer at MTR Legal
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The United Kingdom’s skill gaps
Many businesses across the United Kingdom continue to face skills gaps and workforce pressures generally. Many businesses complain of skills shortages and the rising labour and employment law costs whilst at the same time ensuring that their businesses remain profitable and ahead of the curve in an everchanging political, economic and immigration landscape. From an…
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Exclusive IR Global Member for Immigration Law in England since 2019Sohan Sidhu
bronzeSohan is a bronze memberPartner at Ellisons
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CADE Requires Foreign Deal Notification Regardless Of Target’s Local Revenue
CADE MAINTAINS NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS WHEN THE TARGET COMPANY IS LOCATED OUTSIDE BRAZIL AND HAS REVENUES OF LESS THAN BRL 75 MILLION IN THE COUNTRY STRAIGHT TO THE POINT CADE’s Tribunal reformed the position previously expressed by the General Superintendence in May this year and maintained the obligation to notify transactions with a target company outside Brazil.…
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Exclusive IR Global Member for Competition Law in Brazil since 2024José Carlos Berardo
bronzeJosé Carlos is a bronze memberPartner at Berardo Advogados
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Trump Accounts Available July 4: What You Need To Know
Katherine Malarsky, Stephen Schnelker, Tyler Macik The One Big Beautiful Bill created a new savings vehicle known as a “Trump account.” Beginning in 2026, families will be able to establish these accounts for children and, in certain cases, receive a $1,000 federal seed contribution. While Trump accounts share many characteristics with traditional IRAs, they are subject to…
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Exclusive IR Global Member for Tax (Accounting) in Indiana since 2022Ryan Miller
bronzeRyan is a bronze memberPartner at KSM CPAs & Advisors
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Newsletter July 2026
In issue No. 58 of 26 June 2026 of the State Gazette, the Law Supplementing the Consumer ProtectionAct (LSCPA) was promulgated. The Law creates a new Section IV in Chapter Four, entitled “UnjustifiedIncrease in the Prices of Goods and Services” – Articles 68n, 68o and 68p.The essence of the amendment is the introduction of an…
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Exclusive IR Global Member for Banking & Finance and Commercial Law in Bulgaria since 2013Nina Boteva
bronzeNina is a bronze memberFounding Partner at Nina Boteva Law Office
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STS 165/2026 and the Limits on Employer Discretion in Variable Pay: Transparency, Objectivity, and Judicial Review
Lucía Seigido LABOUR AND SOCIAL SECURITY DIVISION The recent Supreme Court Judgment (STS) 165/2026 of 17 February, issued by the Labour Chamber of the Supreme Court, is one of the most significant decisions of recent years concerning variable remuneration and incentive schemes. The judgment fully upholds the position previously adopted by the National Court and…
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Exclusive IR Global Member for Mergers & Acquisitions in Spain since 2013Mireia Blanch
silverMireia is a silver memberPartner at Bufete Barrilero y Asociados
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Do’s and Don’ts for FIs
Mainland China’s Restrictions on Overseas Brokerages and 2-Year Grace Period Implementation The new joint framework by Mainland regulators marks a definitive shift for offshore financial markets dealing with Chinese customers. As a result, institutions across Hong Kong and global hubs are actively elevating their onboarding verifications and AML checks.If you or your clients manage offshore…
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Exclusive IR Global Member for Crypto and Digital Asset Advisory in Hong Kong since 2025Basil Hwang
Managing Partner at Hauzen LLP
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Renouncing Russian Citizenship: The Definitive Legal Guide to One of the Most Complex Cross-Border Procedures of Our Time
There are legal procedures that appear simple on paper and prove unforgiving in practice. The renunciation of Russian citizenship is, today, the foremost example. What was once perceived as a routine administrative formality has evolved into one of the most legally sensitive, procedurally demanding and strategically consequential cross-border matters that international immigration and private client…
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How Financial Statements Tell the Story of a Company
Financial statements are more than just numbers on paper. They tell the story of a company’s performance, decisions, strengths, and challenges over a period of time. Just as a book reveals the journey of its characters, financial statements reveal the journey of a business. Investors, managers, employees, banks, and even customers can learn a great…
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Exclusive IR Global Member for Audit & Assurance Services in Malta since 2025Matthew Aquilina
bronzeMatthew is a bronze memberPartner at Quazar
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