Sep 2, All -- The idea of a tax on currency transactions has been around for nearly 40 years, but recently it has gained momentum as a mechanism to raise funds for development aid for poor nations. How such a tax would be implemented has yet to be worked out. ...

Jul 29, All -- Public interest groups have filed a complaint with the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health alleging that the Special 301 Report adversely affects access to medicines, especially in low and middle income countries, in violation of human rights. ...

Jul 28, Asia & Pacific -- Xinjiang and Tibet have raised their minimum monthly and hourly wages. The minimum monthly wages in Xinjiang now range from RMB640 to RMB960 (USD $94 to USD $142) across different regions – a 24.6% increase on average. ...

Mar 15, 2010, Mexico -- John Rogers of Strasburger & Price, LLP and Ramiro Rangel of Forastieri Abogados, S.C. have published an article entitled Liquidation of Multinational Companies: Implications for Mexican Subsidiaries. Copies are available from the Mexico Law Blog....  (MexLawBlog)

Jan 15, 2009, Europe -- As of January 1st, 2009, the Italian legal system will allow for class action lawsuits, but they will be different from other countries' style of common law actions, and in complete contrast to the American system....  (MexLawBlog)

Jan 14, 2009, Asia & Pacific -- The Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress has voted to revise the country's patent law, effective October 1, 2009. The revisions focus primarily on improving patent quality and patent enforcement....  (MexLawBlog)

Dec 12, 2008, USA -- Hiring an "independent contractor" may at times be preferable to hiring and "employee", but legally there is no "bright line" test in Texas to determine the work relationship. Making the wrong assumption may leave an employer in a complicated situation....  (MexLawBlog)