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Brazil holds hearing on human trafficking allegations against automaker BYD

JURIST

The companies committed to maintaining the workers’ accommodation in hotels until their employment contracts were terminated. They also claimed the workers were forced to pay deposits, received only partial wages, and endured exploitation. BYD Brazil issued a statement announcing the termination of its contract with Jinjiang.

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Australia: Release of deposit clause in property sale contracts - Stacks Law Firm

Mondaq

What is a Release of Deposit Clause & what are the risks attached? Links to other relevant articles.

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Time to Seek an Alternative Career?

The Estrin Report

If your experience is primarily in research, depositions, and trial work, your chances of landing a marketing role are slim without additional preparation. For example, consider a litigation attorney aiming to transition into marketing. What aspects of your legal background establish credibility in marketing? Salaries to be determined.

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Indonesia deposits its instrument of accession to the HCCH 1961 Apostille Convention

Conflict of Laws

The HCCH 1961 Apostille Convention is the first HCCH Convention to which Indonesia became a Contracting Party. In accordance with Article 12 of the Convention, Indonesia deposited its instrument of accession to the HCCH 1961 Apostille Convention with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands on 5 October 2021.

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The Building Blocks of a Mergers and Acquisitions Contract

Hoban Law Group

Nevertheless, businesses seeking to buy, sell, or merge with, another business will face common contract provisions and structures. Businesses undertaking a merger or acquisition should work with competent corporate attorneys or M&A attorneys to be sure their contract is comprehensive and protects their interests. Definitions.

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Australia: The property vendor made a verbal agreement to accept a 5% deposit. Now theyre suing me for 10%. Which case won? - Stacks Law Firm

Mondaq

The contract was in writing, and the purchaser was required under a written agreement to pay a deposit of $400,000.

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Luxembourg: Luxembourg Law On Inactive Accounts, Inactive Safe-deposit Boxes And Unclaimed Life-insurance Contracts - CMS Luxembourg

Mondaq

On 1 April 2022, the new law of 30 March 2022 on inactive accounts, inactive safe-deposit boxes and unclaimed life-insurance contracts (the "Law") was published.