Making NZ's tax system fairer is a good idea – but this proposed new law isn't the answer
Jun 01, 2023 11:34 am UTC| Law
Its no secret that Revenue Minister David Parker has long been interested in tax reform in New Zealand. In 2022, he announced plans for legislation requiring future tax policy changes to be measured against a set of tax...
May 29, 2023 05:35 am UTC| Law
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in Sackett v. EPA that federal protection of wetlands encompasses only those wetlands that directly adjoin rivers, lakes and other bodies of water. This is an extremely narrow...
McDonald's Franchisee Loses Court Battle With German City Over Tax On Packaging
May 28, 2023 22:54 pm UTC| Law Economy Business
McDonalds franchisee Susanne Heppert lost an appeal against Tbingen, Germany over tax legislation regarding disposable packaging and cutlery. The law imposes a tax of approximately $.50 on disposable packaging, $.20 on...
US Solicitor General Backs Google in Supreme Court Song Lyrics Case
May 28, 2023 03:39 am UTC| Law Technology Business Economy
US Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar said that the US Supreme Court should not review a 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in favor of Alphabets Google LLC against song-lyric website Genius over alleged copying...
US Solicitor General Urges Supreme Court To Reject Appeal of Apple-Caltech Patent Case
May 28, 2023 03:30 am UTC| Law Technology Economy Business
US Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar urged the US Supreme Court to reject Apple Inc and Broadcom Incs appeal of their $1.1 billion trial loss to the California Institute of Technology in a patent infringement...
Online Marketplace Rivals Faire, Tundra Clash Sue Each Other Over Unlawful Tactics
May 28, 2023 03:16 am UTC| Law Economy Business
Faire Wholesale Inc and rival online marketplace platform Tundra Inc sued each other in California federal court over claims that each side was using unlawful tactics to compete. According to Tundras lawyers, Faire...
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