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G20 Urged to Adopt Common Regulations for Cryptocurrencies

23rd March 2018
The G20 must work towards an agreement to adopt common regulations for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, affirms the DeVere Group. The bold message from the founder and chief executive of deVere Group, Nigel Green, comes as representatives of G20 prepare to meet for the summit taking place in Argentina on Monday and Tuesday. It is understood […]
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Changes to Taxation of Termination Payments You Need to Be Aware of

22nd March 2018
The current rules for taxation of termination payments are complex, and the exemptions incentivise employers to structure payments into the exempt categories to minimise the Income Tax and National Insurance due. Speaking with Lawyer Monthly, Amy Richardson, Associate at Coffin Mew, explains in depth below. From 06 April this year, the way that termination payments […]
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US Realtors Urge Permanent Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Exclusion

21st March 2018
The exclusion for forgiven home mortgage debt following a foreclosure, short sale or loan modification should be made permanent to provide relief to troubled borrowers and minimize the damage to families, neighbourhoods and communities. That's according to recent testimony from the National Association of Realtors before the US House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax […]
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Landmark Decision for Landowners Claiming Telecoms Damages

21st March 2018
A landmark decision has been made in the High Court which means that telecoms operators cannot hide behind the Electronic Communications Code (the Old Code) to prevent landowners from claiming damages if the operators fail to comply with their contractual obligations. The recently settled case of PG Lewins Limited v (1) Hutchison 3G UK Limited […]
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New Jersey's Legal Online Gambling Industry Shatters More Records

20th March 2018
Strong organic growth, a rapidly expanding Golden Nugget, and chilly winter weather have US's legal online gambling industry off to a blazing start to 2018. February marked the second consecutive month that New Jersey's online casinos set records for gross revenue, and more growth seems inevitable, according to analysts at PlayNJ.com. "This will not be […]
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The US Gig Economy: Who Gets Paid the Most?

20th March 2018
No surprise - it's all about the gig economy now. Freelance work, a major driving force of US wealth for the last five years, is booming, contributing nearly $1.4 trillion to the national economy every year. But, as FitSmallBusiness.com discovered, certain gig economy fields are more lucrative than others. The guesswork is out by listing the most lucrative gig […]
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Will You Exercise Your Right to Be Forgotten?

16th March 2018
Over a third (34%) of Brits say they plan to exercise their right to be forgotten when the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on May 25, according to new research from the7stars. The research shines a spotlight on concerns around data protection and privacy among the British public, with only one in […]
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