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Australian Government Announces Procedural Reforms to Strengthen and Streamline Australia's Foreign Investment Policy

JD Supra: Mergers

The Situation: The Australian government has restated its commitment to foreign investment and announced procedural reforms to Australia's foreign investment framework.

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Employee Ownership Trusts: Full Steam Ahead After Government’s Fall Economic Statement

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On November 21, 2023, the Government of Canada released its Fall Economic Statement. Among the measures included in the statement are improved tax incentives for Employee Ownership Trusts (“EOTs”). By: Stikeman Elliott LLP

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The Role of Private Equity Firms in New York City’s Economic Landscape

OfficeHours

Below, we will explore the role of private equity firms in New York City’s economic landscape, examining their impact on job creation, economic growth, capital allocation, and industry transformation. These investments spur economic activity, generate tax revenues, and contribute to overall economic growth in the city.

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Five key priorities for the next government to support SME lending

Growth Business

As the SME lending landscape continues to evolve, it is crucial for the next UK government to prioritise and adapt their policies to support the growth and stability of these vital businesses. To ensure their sustained growth and resilience, we have listed five key areas that the next UK government should look to focus on.

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Economic Substance

Wall Street Mojo

Economic Substance Meaning Economic Substance refers to the tangible and measurable economic activities conducted by a business entity. The Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) are implemented to ensure legal compliance, maintain credibility, and foster fair and transparent global economic practices in taxation and accounting.

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March 2024 HSR Transactions: Unpacking Their Implications for Cybersecurity and eDiscovery Trends

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Editor’s Note: This comprehensive report explores the intricate relationship between economic trends, Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) transaction activities, and their implications for professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery.

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A New Era for Japanese M&A? Fresh Guidelines from Key Japanese Government Agency Seek to Stimulate Corporate Value Creation through Development of Fair M&A Market

JD Supra: Mergers

On June 8, 2023, the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (“METI”), a Japanese government agency tasked with promoting economic vitality in the private sector,[1] published (in draft form) the first revision in nearly two decades to key corporate governance and public takeover guidelines (such draft, the “2023 Guidelines”).