International Law in the Age of Trump

In the second month of Donald Trump’s presidency, we still know little about his foreign policy agenda. 

Director and Officer Liability - Texas Franchise Taxes

One of the basic tenants of corporate law is that the individuals acting on behalf of a corporation generally are not personally liable for the debts and obligations of the corporation.

Presidential address: Trump calms his tone in first speech to Congress – as it happened

President declares ‘the time for trivial fights is behind us’ in an attempt to offer an optimistic vision to all Americans

Google’s Robocar Lawsuit Could Kill Uber’s Future and Send Execs to Prison

UBER WAS HAVING a bad month even before Waymo, Google’s self-driving car outfit, filed a bombshell lawsuit accusing the ridesharing giant of swiping gobs of its autonomous driving tech.

Ulster University Opens New Legal Innovation Center, a First for the UK

U.S. law schools and law undergraduate programs are beginning to take a closer look at integrating technology into legal education, but in the U.K., this approach remains relatively nascent.

Trialogue on EU visa waivers for Ukraine ends successfully

Interinstitutional talks between the Council of the European Union, the European Commission and the European Parliament on EU visa liberalization for Ukraine have ended successfully, according to an UNIAN correspondent in Brussels.

Tax Time Guide: Use IRS.gov to Find Qualified Tax Professionals

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that IRS.gov offers many useful tips and information to find a qualified tax professional.

This is the third in a series of 10 IRS tips called the Tax Time Guide, designed to help taxpayers navigate common tax issues. This year’s tax-filing deadline is April 18.

EU adopts visa-free brake mechanism

EU states adopted on Monday a regulation to facilitate the suspension of visa liberalisation agreements with other countries.

President will be ‘one-man ruler’ but will be checked by parliament: Turkish PM

The constitutional amendments to be voted on in April will turn the president into a “one-man ruler” but “checked by parliament,” Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım has said, rejecting opposition claims that the system will cement authoritarian rule in Turkey.

Decoding Central Asia: What’s Next for the US Administration?

A secure and stable Central Asia is in the interest of the United States.

Marijuana M & A: “Selling” Your California Medical Marijuana Collective

Since passage of the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MCRSA“) and Proposition 64, one of the top questions my firm’s California marijuana lawyers have been getting from existing medical marijuana operators is “how can I sell my medical marijuana collective?” 

Russia's crawling advance: "LPR" to recognize ruble official currency from March 1

The self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic will adopt the Russian ruble as its official currency on March 1, according to The Moscow Times.

Putin’s Balkan Terror Plot Exposed

New evidence links the Kremlin to efforts to destabilize Montenegro and slow its path to NATO

Volodymyr Groysman: Energy blockade will primarily afflict ordinary Ukrainian citizens

Rash and politicized actions and organization of the energy blockade will primarily affect ordinary Ukrainian citizens, stressed Prime Minister of UkraineVolodymyr Groysman during a meeting dedicated to considering problem issues hampering activity of enterprises of steel and power industry through the blocking of freight traffic with temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.

What is “open” adoption, and is it ever a good idea?

Sometimes, when two people find themselves having ababy, they also discover they aren’t quite ready to be parents.

Шаг до победы: кто еще стоит на пути Соглашения об ассоциации

Палата представителей парламента Нидерландов проголосовала за ратификацию Соглашения об ассоциации с Украиной. Это не повод для пафоса, но однозначно положительное событие — после более чем полуторагодичной волокиты. 

Unexpected deaths of six Russian diplomats in four months triggers conspiracy theories

Several deaths have been described as 'heart attacks' or the result of a 'brief illness' by officials, in some cases despite evidence to the contrary

The Best Picture Mix-Up and Artificial Intelligence

What will it take for artificial intelligence to surpass us humans? After the Oscars fiasco last night, it doesn’t look like much.

The Donbas Blockade – Time for a Cabinet reshuffle?

Having been asked for a comment on the month-long andon-going blockade of the Donbas, it is perhaps worth viewing this event from a somewhat different aperture and writing a few lines using the Donbas Blockadeas the lens to peer through – as smudged and unclear as that focus may prove tobe, rather than looking in upon it.

Why Everybody Suddenly Has a Ukraine Plan

Andrii Artemenko, a little-known Ukrainian populist lawmaker, became a name in the U.S. after the New York Times reported he's worked with Donald Trump confidantes on a peace plan for Ukraine. 

Are You Ready for the New China Cybersecurity Law?

A Consilio survey found 75 percent of legal tech professionals are unfamiliar with the law, but multinational companies can still prepare before the June implementation.

Six features all legal websites should have

Most people will research your firm online before they pick up the phone, writes Garth Brown.

С 1 марта основной денежной единицей в ЛНР станет рубль

Рубль станет основной денежной единицей в самопровозглашенной Луганской народной республике (ЛНР) с 1 марта. Об этом говорится в соответствующем постановлении на сайте Совета министров ЛНР.

Vienna law enforcers detain Yuschenko's former adviser Youssef on request of Spain

The police in Vienna on February 23 on the request of Spain for extradition detained 53-year-old Ukrainian of Syrian origin Hares Youssef, previously engaged in gas trade and trade in non-ferrous metals, the ex-adviser to former Ukrainian President Viktor Yuschenko, according to Austrian edition Kurier, with reference to the Vienna prosecutor's office.

Occupants continue attacking Adiyivka and its outskirts, using weapons prohibited by Minsk agreements

Accordingto the Ukrainian party of JCCC (Joint Centre for Control and Co-ordination), as of 16.30, February 26, pro-Russian armed groups continue attacks of Ukrainian Armed Forces positions, peaceful settlements and key infrastructure along the front line. The situation in the area of Avdiyivka is especially hard.

President approved Information Security Doctrine of Ukraine

President Petro Poroshenko signed a Decree that enacts the NSDC decision “On the Information Security Doctrine of Ukraine” and approved the Doctrine. The document comes into force on the date of its publication.

Third FinTech Forum to discuss artificial intelligence and blockchain

Artificial intelligence and blockchain. If those terms relate to your company’s work, you might want to mark March 9, 2017, on your calendar.

Human rights: EU adopts conclusions on EU priorities at United Nations human rights fora in 2017

Human rights: EU adopts conclusions on EU priorities at United Nations human rights fora in 2017

As Russia-U.S. ties strengthen, violence escalates in Ukraine

The Ukrainian government believes there is a direct link between the Jan. 28 call between Trump and Putin and the surge in fighting between the army and separatists afterward

What Would Federal Marijuana Enforcement Look Like?

We have our doubts that Sean Spicer’s comments lastweek will morph into active federal enforcement against marijuana businesses. 

Argument preview: Court to consider social media access for sex offenders

In April 2010, Lester Packingham’s traffic ticket was dismissed, prompting him to take to Facebook to celebrate. 

Beneficial Ownership Registers: Transparency v. Privacy in the Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands' new centralized platform, only available to law enforcement, could be at odds with the current trend of greater control over personal data.

What bureaucracy can't do for you

It lets us off the hook in many ways. It creates systems and momentum and eliminates many decisions for its members.

EU Council approves visa lib for Georgia, Ukraine next in line

TheEU Council at a Monday meeting on transport and energy has adopted a visa waiver suspension mechanism and granted a visa-free travel for Georgian citizens, according to an UNIAN correspondent.

Polish judges urged to 'fight every inch' for their independence

Supreme court president says plans to change how judges are appointed could turn courts into ‘plaything’ for politicians

Raising Startup Venture Capital: Pitfalls and Pointers

According to a study of 101 failed startups, 29% cited a lack of sufficient capital as the ultimate reason for failure.

America first, Ukraine second! | Америка перша, Україна друга!

U.S. condemns attacks on special monitoring mission in eastern Ukraine

The United States on Sunday condemned an attack on special monitoring missions in eastern Ukraine and called on Russia and the separatist forces it backs to immediately observe the ceasefire under the Minsk agreements.

Ex-Präsident Janukowytsch: Der Getriebene

Drei Jahre nach seiner Flucht aus Kiew zeigt sich der ukrainische Ex-Präsident Wiktor Janukowytsch als politisch gebrochener Mann. Er präsentiert Ausreden fürsein Scheitern, an die er selbst nicht zu glauben scheint.

KNEU's Lawyers: Masters 2017

Bogdan Gnativ and Volodymyr Machuskyy

Malta to push for LGBTI rights in troubled times

In just three years, Malta has become an unlikely champion for the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people inEurope.

Провалившийся пакт Путин-Трамп о разделе мира.

Amid War, Ukraine’s Population Continues to Dwindle

KYIV, Ukraine—Ukraine’s population decreased by about 170,000 people in 2016, the government reported last month, underscoring a demographic trend that began after the country declared its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, and which threatens to derail the country’s politicaland economic development.

Who Rules the United States?

Column: How bureaucrats are fighting the voters for control of our country

4 Warning Signs Of Instability In Russia

Geopolitical Futures forecasted that 2017 will be “an inflection point in the long-term destabilization of Russia.” After just sixweeks, there are clear signs that this forecast is right on track. 

План Манафорта, или Сколько голов у Януковича?

Киев — Запахло 2006 годом. Тогда уже было: политический труп по имени Виктор Федорович Янукович неожиданно и алогично вернулся в украинскую политику — стал депутатом, руководителем крупнейшей парламентской фракции, премьер — министром — и так, за четыре года добрался до ступени №1 на Украине — президентской. Все сначала очень смеялись, а потом удивлялись.

Андрей Кончаловский: О России и Украине. Очень интересно.

Russian Liberation Army

The Russian Liberation Army  was a group of predominantly Russian forces that fought under German command during World War II. The army was led by Andrey Vlasov, a defected Red Army general, and members of the army are often referred to as Vlasovtsy (Власовцы).

Conservatism’s capitulation: Donald Trump is remodelling the right

“CONSERVATISM can and does mean different things to those who call themselves conservatives,” said Ronald Reagan soothingly, in an address to the Conservative Political Action Conference in 1977. 

Australia, Indonesia restore full military ties, see progress on trade

Australia and Indonesia said on Sunday that full military ties between the two countries had been restored, after Indonesia’s military suspended cooperation in January because of "insulting" teaching material found at an Australian base.

Forgiveness Sunday

In the Eastern Orthodox Church,  the Sunday before Great Lent, is called "Forgiveness Sunday", "Maslenitsa Sunday", or "Cheesefare Sunday". The latter name comes because this Sunday concludes Maslenitsa, the week in which butter and cheese may be eaten, which are prohibited during Great Lent. 

Establishment of the financial investigation service will enable us to create an effective tool to protect business, says Volodymyr Groysman

Ukraine needs aneffective and transparent financial investigation service, which in turn would provide an opportunity to change the system of constant pressure by controlling bodies on the real economy and businesses, assures Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman.

U.S. Departments of Justice and Education Withdraw Federal Transgender Student Guidance

On February 22, 2017, the U.S. Departments of Justiceand Education withdrew guidance for educational institutions, issued in 2015and 2016, that took the position that the prohibitions in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and implementing regulations against discrimination on the basis of sex require access to sex-segregated facilitieson the basis of gender identity rather than biological sex. 

Best Practices For Creating Your Law Firm Social Media Policy

As the way law firms communicate with the community evolves, it’s important that law firms evolve with the times by creating policies that address employee social media use.

Allegations made from Uber employee reminds CA employers about their obligations to conduct effective investigations into harassment claims

A former employee at Uber has made news this week in claiming that she was subjected to sexual harassment while working at Uber, and her complaints were not satisfactorily resolved.

The ultimate beneficiary

Despite the war and partial occupation of the Donbas, Rinat Akhmetov has preserved his business empire and is increasing output

Savchenko publishes list of Ukrainian prisoners whom she visited in Donetsk

The Ukrainian Vekhrovna Rada's non-affiliated deputy Nadia Savchenko has published a list of Ukrainian prisoners she visited in Donetsk prisons.

Week’s balance: Blockade causing losses, NBU’s anti-crisis measures, and increased industrial output

The Ukrainian Cabinet reports the negative consequences of the blockade of the occupied territories in Donbas, while the National Bank is even preparing, justin case, a package of anti-crisis measures in this regard; however the State Statistics Service shone some light this week reporting on a January growth of industrial output - these are the main economic news of the outgoing week.

Russia’s assault on America’s elections is just one example of a global threat

One of the most startling allegations in a January report by U.S. intelligence agencies about Russian hacking was this sentence: “Russia has sought to influence elections across Europe.”

Newly Installed NSA McMaster Reassures National Security Staff: No Witch Hunts Coming

McMaster says he is not carrying out a 'witch hunt' to shake up admin

Britain concerned over challenges to Hong Kong's 'one country, two systems' deal

Bi-annual report on former colony saying confidence inits systems is under threat comes after repeated interventions from Beijing

Adam Smith: An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, generally referred to by its shortened title The Wealth of Nations (PDF)

Adam Smith: An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, generally referred to by its shortened title The Wealth of Nations (PDF)

Keep out: Lower immigration could be the biggest economic cost of Brexit

Annual net migration amounts to about three times the attendance at a Manchester United football match

Павел КЛИМКИН: "Нам всем необходимо настроиться на то, что борьба с российской агрессией не закончится ни завтра, ни послезавтра"

Последние недели министра иностранных дел Павла Климкина практически невозможно застать в Киеве. Нью-Йорк, Вашингтон, Мюнхен, снова Нью-Йорк — вот география перемещений главы украинского МИДа только за последние две недели. 

French prosecutors open official probe into Fillon's 'fake jobs' scandal

Prosecutors announced Friday that an official probe had been opened into claims that presidential candidate François Fillon paid his wife hundreds of thousands of euros to serve as his parliamentary assistant, a job she may never have performed.

Taking fake news to fake newspapers – Odessa

Following on from yesterday’s entry and the brief mention of an incident relating to the abduction of Odessa MP Alexie Goncharenko, this entry is related – despite the title.

Remarks by President Trump at Signing of Executive Order on Regulatory Reform

Oval Office  

12:07 P.M. EST

THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you all very much for being here.  We have tremendous people standing behind me, and the biggest in the world in terms of manufacturing and business.  

Turkey could hold another referendum on restoring death penalty: President Erdoğan

Turkey could head to yet another referendum to decide on whether to restore capital punishment if parliament disapproves of the change, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Feb. 24.

The Fake News Problem in Corporate America

There is a huge branch of the “fake news” businesst hat gets no attention at all: the fake news consumed each day by corporate America that has nothing to do with politics, but everything to do with business– the bulk of the $18 trillion U.S. economy.

UK Private Fund Limited Partnerships

HM Treasury has published a revised draft Legislative Reform Order (Order) on amendments to the Limited Partnership Act 1907 (Act), which was laid before parliament on January 16.

One question at U.N. Syria talks: What does Russia want?

The first U.N.-led Syria peace talks in almost a year are in danger of getting lostin procedure, as officials obsess about who will meet whom, but behind the scenes diplomats say it's largely up to Russia to call the tune.

Trump's Playbook Backfires in the Netherlands

Geert Wilders, the anti-Islam front-runner in the Dutch general election campaign, owes a large debt -- ideologically, strategically and tactically-- to U.S.Republican leaders, from Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump. 

Vienna court dismisses prosecutor's office request to detain Firtash in case on extradition to U.S.

The Vienna Regional Court for Criminal Matters has dismissed a demand of the prosecutor's office of Vienna to put Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Firtash in custody in the framework of the case for his extradition to the United States at the request of American authorities, a source familiar with the matter told Interfax-Ukraine.

National Investment Council Secretary addressed representatives of leading American companies on prospects of further cooperation with Ukraine

Secretary of the National Investment Council of Ukraine (NIC) Borys Lozhkin together with Ambassador of Ukraine to the USA Valeriy Chaly and Head of Office of the NIC Yuliya Kovaliv took part in the meeting with the representatives of the leading American companies co-organized by U.S.-Ukraine Business Council and the Ukrainian Embassy.

President approved composition of the Ukrainian delegation for participation in the UN ICJ hearings on Russia’s violation of the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism

President Petro Poroshenko signed a Decree to establish a delegation of Ukraine for participation in hearings of the UN International Court of Justice regarding Russia’s violation of the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.

"Hit the red button"

Seth Godin

Everyone on your team should have one.

Scots legal system is centuries out of date, its highest judge complains

Scotland’s most senior judge has claimed that the Scots legal system is stuck in the 19th century and needs to be modernised to provide better justice.

The Art of the Deal: Can Trump Reach Agreement on Ukraine with Putin?

President Donald Trump, an American nationalist committed to the restoration of America’s economic prosperity, particularly the strength of its middle class and the rule of law and peace abroad, is now pitted against President Vladimir Putin, the Russian nationalist, on key national-security matters in Europe.

Sanktionen: Das steckt hinter der deutsch-russischen Handelsflaute

Seit die EU Sanktionen gegen Russlandverhängt hat, ist der Handel mit Deutschland um fast die Hälfte eingebrochen.Doch sind daran tatsächlich die Strafmaßnahmen schuld? Die Zahlen deuten auchauf andere Gründe hin.

Abductions and appearances – Verkhovna Rada Ukraine

As regular readers will know among those Ukrainian politicians this blog is particularly well acquainted with, and for many years, is Alexie Goncharenko.

U.S. reverses Obama-era move to phase out private prisons

The U.S. Justice Department has reversed an order by the Obama administration to phase out the use of private contractors to run federal prisons.

PM: Since the start of year in Ukraine over 50 thousand startups have been registered

Since the beginning of the year there have been registered in Ukraine more than 50 thousand new entrepreneurs, announced Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman during his conversation with journalists at PJSC "FED" in Kharkiv.

Now Anyone Can Deploy Google’s Troll-Fighting AI

LAST SEPTEMBER, A Google offshoot called Jigsaw declared war on trolls, launching a project to defeat online harassment using machine learning. Now, the team is opening up that troll-fighting system to the world.

Microsoft's Cloud IP Protection: A Solution Without a 'Patent Troll' Problem?

Microsoft's Azure IP Advantage 'umbrella' program maybe more business-savvy than legal necessity.

Поняття та види інтелектуального піратства в Україні

Поняття та види інтелектуального піратства в україні from Kyiv National Economic University

Lower House of Dutch Parliament supports ratification of Ukraine-EU Association Agreement

Parliament of the Netherlands (the Second Chamber) upheld a government-proposed bill providing for a ratification of the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement, according to an UNIAN correspondent.

‘Alternative Facts’ Are Nothing New For Lawyers

Most of us dinosaurs, at least those of us who watched TV back in the 1950s and 1960s (the term “streaming” as used today was unknown) are familiar with the show Dragnet, which ran for years. 

Russia Says War In Syria Is Over (and Russia Won)

US cast as bit player as Russian Defense Minister delivers triumphant address taking credit for Assad victory

How Well Do You Know Your Co-founder?

Two co-founders, one CEO and one EVP. One owned more than the other, got paid better, had bigger bonuses. How did this happen?

#DisinfoReview from the EU East StratCom Task Force: 'the evil West' in the pro-Kremlin media

This week, we saw plenty of depictions of 'the evil West' in the pro-Kremlin media.

U.S. POLICY ON UKRAINE: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES (Report in PDF)

The U.S. Policy on Ukraine: Challenges and Opportunities report aims to provide readers with a detailed, nuanced view of  U.S. policy toward Ukraine and to start a discussion of how to maximize policy effectiveness.

U.S. POLICY ON UKRAINE: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES (Report in PDF)

Янукович и пустота

Пропагандистской газете «Комсомольская правда» поручили провести интервью с Януковичем, видимо к трёхлетию Майдана.

Gadens launches new leasing platform

Gadens has unveiled an enhanced online leasing platform to help clients manage high volumes of property transactions.

Bruegel event: Different perspectives on Nord Stream II - Session 1

Latest statistics: Ukraine's trade with the EU boosted by the first full year of the Association Agreement

One year after the entry into force of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement (1st January 2016), the trade statistics released by the Ukrainian State Statistics Service report an increase in exports to the EU in 2016 compared to 2015.

WTO Press Conference — Entry into force of Trade Facilitation Agreement

Remarks by DG Azevêdo

The UK Criminal Finances Bill

For all the many faults the UK has, when it comes to creating statute it generally does so rather well.

Dutch MPs look set to approve Ukraine treaty

A majority in the Lower House of the Dutch parliament is expected to support ratification of the association agreement between the European Union and Ukraine on Thursday (23 February).

European Semester Winter Package: review of Member States' progress towards economic and social priorities

The European Commission today publishes its annual analysis of the economic and social situation in the Member States, includingan assessment of remaining imbalances.

Almost different: How reforms change the banking system

Changes, even the superficial ones, always create inconveniences not only to those wholose something as a result, but also to those who just abhor them or are not mentally ready to face them

NSDC secretary: Russia's war against Ukraine step in preparation for "big war"

Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov believes that Russia's war against Ukraine is an important step in its preparation for the "big war," an UNIAN correspondent reported from an operational meeting with commanders of Ukrainian armed forces, combat units and formations February 22.

The joys of Russian democracy: Barred from the ballot, Putin’s rival is running anyway

Aleksei Navalny has no chance. But he can still make a point

What is the “single publication rule,” and why should you care?

You’ve probably heard the term statute of limitations before, and you might even know what it is — the time limit for filing a lawsuit, which is established by a state legislature or Congress, and defines the absolute deadline that a suit can be filed after the occurrence of the event that gave rise to the lawsuit in the first place

Ukrainian President: Threat of full-scale aggression of Russia still exists

Threat of full-scale aggression of Russia still exists, as stated by President Petro Poroshenko at the operational meeting of the administrative board of the Armed Forces.

Виктор Янукович напомнил о себе и Евромайдане

Экс-президент Украины предложил свой рецепт нормализации ситуации в стране

Britain's top court backs government on immigration income test

Britain'stop court backed a government attempt to limit immigration by ruling on Wednesday that an income test for those who want to bring their non-European spouses to the UK is acceptable and does not infringe human rights.

President of Ukraine met with U.S. Senator Richard Durbin and U.S. Congressman Michael Quigley

The parties discussed the enhancement of strategic partnership between Ukraine and USA and counteraction to the Russian aggression.

White Hammer coordinator disappears – A who dunnit?

Among the small number of odious far right nationalist groups in Ukraine is the group “White Hammer”, an organisation coordinated by Vladislav Goranin.

Russia's attempts to destabilize Ukraine among most serious challenges facing Europe: U.S. Envoy to UN

Greater cooperation with Russia cannot come at the expense of the security of Washington's European friends and allies, according to the U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, who addressed the UN Security Council Tuesday, according to RFE/RL.

It’s illegal to ban honest reviews

Congress unanimously passed the Consumer Review Fairness Act to protect people’s ability to share in any forum their honest opinions about a business’ products, services, or conduct.

Do You Need to Do Business with Your Co-Owner’s Children?

Owners of closely-held businesses, including family-owned companies, often agree to restrict the owners’ ability to later transfer their ownership interests to third parties.

CfP: Mythology of Modern Law (workshop)

In the opening sentence of Peter Fitzpatrick’s seminal book, The Mythology of Modern Law, first published in 1992, the claim that “law as a unified entity can only be reconciled with its contradictory existences if we see it as myth” is described as the first chapter’s “suspiciously simple argument”. 

Portugal: It is important to distinguish between a Residency Permit (“Residência”) and Fiscal Residency.

Increasingly, countries challenge former residents who attempt to move to another. Although the rules vary, most states define a“resident” as an individual who is in the state for other than a temporary or transitory purpose.

ANKARA: More journalists in jail than in coup periods: Main opposition leader

More Turkish journalists are currently in jail than were in prison under junta rule in the 1980s, main opposition leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has said, slamming the government for staging a “civilian coup” in an attempt to stage a purge after the July 2016 coup.

The Evolution of a Cyber Lawyer: LTN Talks With Align's John Araneo

Araneo discusses his path to becoming cybersecurity counsel at Align, and what general counsel across the corporate world are underestimating about modern-day threats.

Rediscovering America?

Ukraine is included in the list of countries that fall under the U.S. General System of Preferences, which allows duty-free imports to the United States of 3,500 kindsof products. But Ukraine has used less than half of this advantage. UNIAN tried to understand the reasons.

Head of State holds talks with Parliament Speaker, Prime Minister on political, economic situation in Moldova

signing the cooperation agreement with Eurasian Union

Volodymyr Groysman: I'd never imagined that the energy blockade would be created by certain Ukrainian citizens

The energy blockade being triggered amid heating season is considered a dishonest and irresponsible act towards all Ukrainian citizens, announced Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman in his opening address at the Government session on Tuesday.

3 Tips For Dealing With Sexual Harassment On The Job

This weekend, the internet was abuzz with the news that a former Uber engineer had gone public with damning claims: Uber is not a great place to work, and allows a hostile work environment for its female engineers.

Fair Taxation: Commission welcomes new rules to prevent tax avoidance through non-EU countries

The Commission welcomes the agreement reached at today's ECOFIN on new rules to help prevent tax avoidance via non-EU countries. This latest addition to the EU's anti-tax avoidance toolbox will prohibit multinational companies from escaping corporate tax by exploiting differences between the tax systems of Member States and those of non-EU countries (so-called 'hybrid mismatches').

H. R. McMaster

Herbert Raymond "H. R." McMaster (born July 24, 1962) is a lieutenant general in the United States Army, author, and President Donald Trump's designee to serve as the 26th United States National Security Advisor. 

Presidential Patents

We are pleased to share this extraordinary collection of historic original manuscripts and a patent model.

Перехоплення розмов групи посередників, які брали російські гроші для підкупу українських політиків

Firtash to be extradited from Austria to US (Update)

VIENNA, Austria – Ukrainian oligarch Dmytro Firtash is to be extradited to the United States to face corruption charges, a court in Vienna, Austria, ruled on Feb. 21.

Impact of the EU-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement on the Dutch Economy

Publication number: 2017-08

Authors: N. Oomes, R. Appelman & J. Witteman

Commissioned by: International Renaissance Foundation

Publisher: SEO Amsterdam Economics

ISBN: 978-90-6733-856-1

What CEOs Should Know About Speaking Up on Political Issues

The unpredictability of our current political environment, in the U.S. and around the globe, has drawn company leaders into a maelstrom. 

The urge to elect an insurgent is helping Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron in France

Oddly, they are both political insiders

Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on the Third Anniversary of Military Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine

On February 20, 2014, the Russian Federation launched the military aggression against the sovereign state of Ukraine. 

Дмитрий Быков: Почему депутаты бегут в Украину

Креативный редактор Sobesednik.ru Дмитрий Быков – о бегстве четы депутатов Вороненкова и Максаковой из РФ в Украину.

Putin’s Montenegro Gambit

More signs of a Kremlin hand behind a coup attempt in the Balkans.

« Voilà que l’Ukraine se met en travers du grand dessein russe de Donald Trump »

Le président américain aurait sans doute aimé passer dessus, mais l’Ukraine se met en travers de ses velléités de grand « deal » avec la Russie.

Trump Lawyer Confirms Meeting Ukrainian, Denies Carrying Peace Plan

President Donald Trump's personal lawyer has acknowledged to NBC News that he met privately in New York last month with acontroversial Russian-born Trump associate and a member of Ukraine's parliament, but disputes a New York Times report that the men gave him a peace plan for Ukraine that he delivered to then-National Security Adviser Mike Flynn.

Uber hires ex-U.S. Attorney General Holder to probe sexual harassment

Uber Technologies Inc has hired former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to conduct a review of sexual harassment claims at the ride-hailing service made by a former employee.

Improving Systems and Structures for Cannabis Business Expansion

When you are getting started as a marijuana grower, processor, or retailer, you can afford to stay compliant with less organization.

Why your parents handed you a lease

Maybe you graduated from college but can’t land a job and are now stuck paying student loans. Or you have a job, but it doesn’t pay enough for you to live solo.

Drafting preliminary M&A agreements in 15+ jurisdictions

Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, China, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Guernsey, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Jersey, Malaysia, Peru, Switzerland, Turkey, USA

Poland Dismisses EU Concerns in Response to Rule-of-Law Probe

Poland dismissed concerns from the European Union that it’s backsliding on democracyand the rule of law with an overhaul of its constitutional court, setting itself on a collision course with allies who are trying to hold back the populist tide threatening the bloc.

Mark C. Toner: Third Anniversary of Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity

Three years ago, thousands of Ukrainians came together on the Maidan, Kyiv's central square, to demand that their voices be heard. Braving subzero temperatures and violence by security forces, these Ukrainians peacefully called on their government to recognize their choice to join Europe.

Russia's U.N. envoy Churkin dies suddenly in New York

Russia's combative ambassador to the United Nations, Vitaly Churkin, died suddenly in New York on Monday after being taken ill at work, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

Commemoration of the bravery of the Heavenly Hundred and the Revolution of Dignity activists in Stockholm

On 19 February 2017, a commemoration service honouring the fallen heroes of the Heavenly Hundred and the Revolution of Dignity was held in Stockholm (Lidingö, Ansgarskyrkan).

The religious service was conducted by Archpriest of Nordens Ortodoxa Apostoliska Kyrka (Kyiv Patriarchate) Mateus Maria Furemalm.

Members of the Ukrainian and Swedish community, Ambassador of Ukraine to the Kingdom of Sweden Mr.Ihor Sagach and representatives of the Embassy of Ukraine in Sweden paid tribute to the fallen heroes. 

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