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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

VAT can be deducted earlier than in the month of receiving the invoice

The article discusses a new policy allowing earlier VAT deductions than previously permitted under Polish law.

Mar 2 • 04:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Attorney Annika Vait: Board Members Are Always and Actually Responsible

Annika Vait, a partner at RASK law firm, discusses the increasing daily reality of personal responsibility for board members in Estonia.

Feb 28 • 14:52 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

End of Exceptions: Almost Everyone Must Report Revenue in eKasa

Slovakia's new law requires almost all sellers, including small vendors and service providers, to report their revenues electronically under the eKasa system, effective January.

Feb 27 • 12:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The drug business is growing in Lapland's winter tourism paradise, attracting dealers from southern cities

Lapland is witnessing a surge in drug trafficking linked to its booming winter tourism, with dealers from southern cities increasingly targeting the area.

Feb 27 • 06:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What can partners do when liquidating a civil partnership?

The article discusses the options available to partners during the liquidation of a civil partnership in Poland.

Feb 26 • 19:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tax Reform and Its Effects on Judicial Recovery

The implementation of tax reform in Brazil alters how companies in crisis manage their tax obligations, impacting their approach to judicial recovery.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Mergers Are Coming to Corporate Lawyers, Who Seek to Take Advantage of Booming Business

Corporate lawyers in Argentina are benefiting from a surge in mergers and acquisitions, highlighted by the recent purchase of MBP Partners by Martínez de Hoz & Rueda.

Feb 25 • 15:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Compensation for lost profits will not be. Entrepreneur Janoušek was unsuccessful at the Supreme Court

Czech entrepreneur Janoušek lost his case at the Supreme Court regarding compensation for lost profits.

Feb 25 • 09:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Narcolanchas SA: How Their Prohibition Has Turned Them into an Even Bigger Business

The article discusses the alarming increase in sightings of narcolanchas along the Andalusian coast, attributed to recent weather conditions and the impact of their prohibition.

Feb 25 • 00:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The charge of the garbage tax raises questions and legal action in Cabo Frio

The implementation of a garbage collection tax in Cabo Frio has sparked concerns among residents and business owners regarding the amounts charged this year.

Feb 24 • 23:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Drug Trafficking in Galatsi with the Cover of an Air Conditioning Store – A 46-Year-Old Man Arrested

A 46-year-old man has been arrested in Galatsi, Greece, for organizing a drug trafficking network disguised as an air conditioning business.

Feb 24 • 21:47 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Police dog helps sniff out find burglary suspect hiding in air vent

A police dog in Georgia assisted law enforcement in capturing a burglary suspect who was hiding in an air vent at a local business.

Feb 24 • 15:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"5th Term" Chairman Son Kyung-sik of the Korea Employers Federation "I will ensure that the voices of businesses are reflected in policies"

Son Kyung-sik has been re-elected for a fifth term as chairman of the Korea Employers Federation, committing to represent business interests in policy discussions.

Feb 24 • 07:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lawyer Fábio Tofic launches book on corruption in the business environment

Lawyer Fábio Tofic Simantob is set to launch his book on corporate corruption in São Paulo.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

He beat Trump in all courts. Now he still has to fight to get his money back.

Victor Schwartz successfully won a legal battle against Donald Trump's tariffs but now must fight to reclaim his funds.

Feb 21 • 04:57 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Wescott: "Tariffs, the law has won. The business world no longer trusts"

Economist Robert Wescott celebrates a Supreme Court ruling as a victory for the rule of law in the face of business skepticism amid tariff controversies.

Feb 21 • 00:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

First application of 'love-related business' leads to administrative punishment for host club; high charges after dating suspected

Tokyo's Kabukicho host clubs face administrative sanctions for exploiting customers' romantic feelings, marking the first enforcement of the newly amended law.

Feb 19 • 20:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The draft law mentions Rovaniemi 13 times, yet does not solve problems – government legalizes short-term rental business

A new construction law draft fails to address the short-term rental issues in Rovaniemi, allowing current short-term rental practices to continue.

Feb 18 • 09:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Controversial PIP Act Adopted by the Government. Employers Criticize the Decision

A new law concerning the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) in Poland has been adopted despite objections from the business community, which claims insufficient time for feedback.

Feb 18 • 09:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Searches of Companies: How to Prevent Abuse

The article discusses measures companies can take to protect themselves during legal searches by authorities.

Feb 18 • 08:29 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

15 Arrested on Suspicion of Operating a Prohibited Adult Entertainment Establishment

Fifteen individuals were arrested by Kanagawa Prefectural Police for running an adult entertainment business disguised as an aesthetic salon in a prohibited area of Tokyo.

Feb 18 • 04:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

MLB players union boss resigns over inappropriate relationship with sister-in-law: report

MLB Players Association head Tony Clark resigned amid investigations into financial improprieties and an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law.

Feb 17 • 22:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Journal of Laws from February 17, 2026 (positions 174-180)

This article details several laws passed in Poland concerning traffic regulations, the establishment of War Invalids Day, changes to the electoral code, restrictions on public officials' business activities, and amendments to commercial company law.

Feb 17 • 17:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"Reprehensible Business Model": Regulatory Authority Appeals to Second Instance with Adult Content Block

The media authority Rheinland-Pfalz is appealing a court decision that ruled it cannot instruct internet providers to block the adult websites Pornhub and Youporn.

Feb 17 • 16:09 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

At 20:00 "Impulses": Pärna, Mägi-Rohtmets, Kivi, and Päll on inheritance disputes

The program "Impulses" addresses the painful nature of inheritance disputes among family members, featuring discussions with legal experts and business leaders.

Feb 17 • 14:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The transformed general partnership must prepare an inventory

A general partnership undergoing transformation is required to prepare an inventory.

Feb 16 • 03:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Business Lawyer Ralph Wollburg: The Playmaker of DAX Executives

Ralph Wollburg, a prominent business lawyer celebrated for his influence among corporate leaders, discusses his career on his 70th birthday.

Feb 15 • 07:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Furniture company owner fined R$ 2 thousand for lack of license for native wood in the interior of SP

A furniture company owner in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, was fined R$ 2,050.68 for keeping native wood without proper licensing.

Feb 13 • 17:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lawyer, entrepreneur, and mother of three Dovilė shared her recipe for success: it is important to pause on time

Dovilė, a lawyer and entrepreneur, emphasizes the importance of time management and setting priorities to maintain a successful career while balancing family life.

Feb 13 • 11:59 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Arrested for Illegal 'Owner Business' Scheme, Allegedly Raised 1 Billion Yen Under the Pretext of Helicopter Ownership

Three individuals, including the chairman of S.I.Net Association, were arrested for allegedly running an illegal investment scheme related to helicopter ownership, amassing around 1 billion yen from investors across Japan.

Feb 12 • 20:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Will the 40-hour workweek affect businesses? This is what you need to know

Mexico's Senate has approved a proposal for a 40-hour workweek, with gradual implementation expected to take effect by May 2026, raising questions about its impact on businesses.

Feb 12 • 14:33 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Most Demanded Social Sciences Programs in Universities; Interest in the Service Sector Decreases

The number of male students in Latvia's universities is increasing while female enrollment is slightly declining, with a growing demand for social sciences, business studies, and law programs.

Feb 12 • 10:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NBA appoints university don tax committee vice chair

Dr. Kayode Akinsola has been appointed as the 1st Vice Chairman of the Tax Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law.

Feb 12 • 07:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Prof. Adam Opalski: Business Does Not Need Binding Orders

Professor Adam Opalski discusses the ineffectiveness of the current group of companies law in Poland, arguing for a need for more managerial flexibility within subsidiaries.

Feb 12 • 05:29 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

From law to leadership, Nimi Edimeh’s Miva MBA journey

Nimi Edimeh, a corporate lawyer from Nigeria, discusses his educational journey pursuing an MBA at Miva Open University to enhance his skills in law and business.

Feb 11 • 11:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

One by one, the key changes accepted by the Government in the labor reform law

The Argentine government has accepted 28 key changes to its labor reform law, responding to concerns from governors, business chambers, and unions ahead of its congressional approval.

Feb 10 • 23:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A new proposal by members of Parliament sparked a wave of indignation: 'Maybe people joked'

A proposed law in Lithuania to ban cash transactions between legal entities has provoked public backlash, especially from financial professionals.

Feb 10 • 18:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Julita Karaś-Gasparska: Creativity in the Tax Minefield

The article explores the complexities and nuances of business expenses in Poland, highlighting how different professions face varied interpretations from tax authorities.

Feb 9 • 05:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Bogusław Chrabota: Is Stigmatization of Włodzimierz Czarzasty Against the Law?

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the inclusion of information about Włodzimierz Czarzasty's social and business contacts in a meeting agenda, criticizing it as a form of stigmatization and a breach of proper conduct for the National Security Council.

Feb 5 • 12:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Anarchy was at its peak in UP', said CM Yogi

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath discussed the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh before 2017 at the UP Pharma Conclave, highlighting the violence and turmoil that prevailed, including riots and a lack of security for businesses.

Feb 4 • 13:33 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

‘I don’t support ICE’: gas station refusal ignites debate over denying service to federal agents

Recent incidents of gas stations and hotels refusing service to ICE agents and other federal officers have sparked a legal debate about the rights of private businesses to deny service to law enforcement personnel.

Feb 3 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

EU Inc. instead of LLC next year? Major changes are coming

The article discusses the legal changes the European Commission is planning for union startups, including the new '28th regime' and the challenges and obstacles EU countries may face in its implementation.

Feb 3 • 04:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The Drug Dealer's Store in La Línea: Trafficker Clothing and Modern GPS for Narcolanchas after a Telecommunications Business

A recent police operation has uncovered a business allegedly dedicated to selling advanced technological equipment, including modern GPS, specifically designed for drug traffickers in the Strait of Gibraltar.

Feb 2 • 22:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

A major risk of closure: why restaurateurs are worried about the implementation of the law regarding May 1st

Restaurateurs are concerned that a proposed law allowing some establishments to open on May 1st may paradoxically harm their business.

Jan 16 • 14:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Five Years of Litigation: the 'Rider Law' Prevails in Home Food Delivery

Five years after the approval of the law aimed at regulating food delivery services, Uber Eats has turned its back on freelancers, signaling a rejection of this business model in the sector.

Jan 16 • 04:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Reform Debate: Merz: 'I Would Abolish the Working Time Law'

Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticizes the working time law at a New Year's reception, gaining applause from business leaders, while the SPD views it as a 'frontal attack.'

Jan 15 • 13:55 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Cave to the pressure of large agricultural product companies

Ólafur Stephensen, the director of the Federation of Employers, believes that the Minister of Fisheries' bill on agricultural product laws is a step in the right direction but expresses concern over the minister yielding to the influence of large producers.

Jan 14 • 12:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Cybersecurity Becomes the Foundation of Stable Business

The article discusses the reactive approach of Croatian companies towards cybersecurity, emphasizing the need for proactive measures as mandated by a new law on cybersecurity.

Jan 8 • 17:00 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Babiš will not manage to insert Agrofert into the fund within 30 days. However, he will not violate the law, just extend the subsidy stoppage

Former Prime Minister Babiš is unlikely to transfer his business Agrofert into a fund in time but claims he will not breach the law while delaying subsidy access.

Jan 8 • 11:42 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Assisted Suicide: A Lucrative Business

Since the legalization of assisted suicide in Germany nearly six years ago, organizations have found ethically questionable opportunities in this field, raising questions about necessary actions.

Jan 2 • 19:05 UTC

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