In brief Denka Advantech Pte Ltd. and another v. Seraya Energy Pte Ltd. and another and other appeals [2020] SGCA 119 (“Denka v. Seraya”) provides a timely reminder of the legality of the employer’s right to claw back monies from its employees. For example, an employer may wish to claw back…
For over 40 years, the team at Baker McKenzie’s Bangkok office has assisted foreign individuals and international companies…
Trust matters today more than ever before. In the era of fake news, online animus and political polarization,…
Shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders have been prevalent throughout the United States since March 2020 as state and local governments have sought to protect their citizens from the spread of the COVID-19 virus while at the same time reopen their economies in accordance with phased reopening plans. Keeping abreast of the…
Under the Biden Administration, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to be aggressive in bringing enforcement…
In brief Welcome to Baker McKenzie’s new Labor and Employment video chat series for US employers. Our lawyers…
In brief Following the end of the UK tax year on April 5, 2021, annual share plan returns may now be filed online with HMRC. All companies with open share plan registrations with HMRC are required to submit an annual return, even if it is a nil return (i.e., even…
In brief Welcome to Baker McKenzie’s new Labor and Employment video chat series for US employers. Our lawyers…
Following the declaration by the Philippine government that the Greater Manila area or “NCR Plus” (comprising Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite and Laguna) will be placed under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) from 29 March 2021 until 4 April 2021 (unless further extended), the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) on 27 March 2021 issued PEZA Memorandum Circular No. 2021-024 (“Circular”), allowing ecozone IT enterprises to implement courses of action to ensure continuity of operations and non-interruption of services during the ECQ period.
In brief Shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders have been prevalent throughout the United States since March 2020 as state and local governments have sought to protect their citizens from the spread of the COVID-19 virus while at the same time reopen their economies in accordance with phased reopening plans. Keeping abreast…