Court approval required Seizing the assets of a counterparty may already be possible before a claim (e.g. under an agreement or a guarantee) is already due and payable, but where there is good reason to believe that, when it becomes due, the other party will not honor its obligations. How assets may be seized depends upon the jurisdiction in… Continue reading SEIZING ASSETS IN THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN
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299 STEPS TO WEBSITE HEAVEN
A must have Ebook 299 Steps to Website Heaven is a must have Ebook for all small and medium sized businesses with websites and is written by Nikki Pilkington. Written in bite size chunks, the ‘299 steps’ approach allows you to make the most of your website without being overwhelmed. Find out how to: – choose… Continue reading 299 STEPS TO WEBSITE HEAVEN
UNLAWFUL ACTS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN
Several requirements apply Article 6:162 section 1 Netherlands Antilles Civil Code (NACC) stipulates four conditions for someone’s obligation to compensate damage based on an unlawful act (tort): A person has committed an unlawful act (‘onrechtmatige daad’) against another person; and The act can be attributed (‘toegerekend’) to that person; and Some other person has suffered… Continue reading UNLAWFUL ACTS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN
BARACK OBAMA: WHAT HAS THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN TO GAIN OR TO LOSE?
What if he becomes the next President of the U.S.? We have seen the results in Iowa and New Hampshire: Barack Obama gained much attention and got many votes. So there is a (slight) chance that he might be the Democratic candidate in the U.S. Presidential race, although no one should underestimate Hillary Clinton. Obama might even win… Continue reading BARACK OBAMA: WHAT HAS THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN TO GAIN OR TO LOSE?
NEW GERMAN GAMING LAW IN VIOLATION WITH EU LAW
State monopolies granted exclusivity New gaming/gambling legislation entered into force in Germany on 1 January 2008. Although one would expect Germany to observe the laws and regulations of the European Community, it confirmed the country’s state monopolies on lotteries and sports betting and, despite several judgments of the EU Court of Justice (e.g. Placanica et al.),… Continue reading NEW GERMAN GAMING LAW IN VIOLATION WITH EU LAW
THE GLAMOROUS LIFE OF LAWYERS?
The New York Times on the Falling-Down Professions Glitter. Glamour. Being a star. Making millions. Ally McBeal. L.A. Law expectations… Reality is different though, or isn’t it? Apparently, starters want it all and quick, quick, quick (click here for the whole story). Who wants to be a lawyer/attorney or physician these days? Who wants a… Continue reading THE GLAMOROUS LIFE OF LAWYERS?
WEBSITE PROMOTION, SEO AND WEBSITE MARKETING
Save money You want more hits and more traffic to your website? There is a lot you can do yourself to promote your website. It isn’t necessary to spend thousands of dollars or even pounds. There is an E-book to educate yourself and it only costs £20. In Nikki Pilkington’s 299 Steps to Website Heaven you… Continue reading WEBSITE PROMOTION, SEO AND WEBSITE MARKETING
KPMG CURACAO (NETHERLANDS ANTILLES) IS SEEKING: A (SENIOR) MANAGER/DIRECTOR – AUDIT
Professional for assurance engagements in the financial services sector KPMG is a US $ 11 billion professional services organization with 100,000 people in over 830 offices in 160 countries, helping turn knowledge into value for its clients worldwide. Excellent career opportunities are available with the KPMG Dutch Caribbean practice for their office in Curacao. These… Continue reading KPMG CURACAO (NETHERLANDS ANTILLES) IS SEEKING: A (SENIOR) MANAGER/DIRECTOR – AUDIT
WEIRD COURT CASES
From coin toss to suing God Professor Gary Slapper is a collector of amusing and curious anecdotes from the world of law. The most recent one he described is about a judge who called for a coin toss to decide a family dispute but finds himself tossed from the bench. TimesOnline asked Professor Slapper to… Continue reading WEIRD COURT CASES
CONSTITUTIONAL RESTRUCTURING PROCESS IN THE NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
What are some struggles that lay ahead for Curacao? Soon, i.e. somewhere in 2009, Curacao will become an autonomous island within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is the next step in the development of the former colony Curacao into a more or less independent country. Some points of attention and concern are (in random… Continue reading CONSTITUTIONAL RESTRUCTURING PROCESS IN THE NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
CHRISTMAS TREE OR HOLIDAY TREE?
An on-going debate A (lighted and decorated) Christmas tree is one of the traditions of Christmas celebrations. But this name is not uncontroversial, in particular in the USA. Some believe it should be called a ‘holiday tree’, especially when it is the town’s or city hall’s tree. The reason: the constitutional separation between state affairs and… Continue reading CHRISTMAS TREE OR HOLIDAY TREE?
THE ANNULMENT OF A DECISION BY A CORPORATE BODY UNDER DUTCH CARIBBEAN LAW
Annulment requires a court decision A resolution of a Netherlands Antilles corporate body (NV, BV, association or foundation) may be declared null and void when there is no quorum, majority, proposal, nomination and proposal for appointment or authorization required by the corporate code or its articles (section 2:21 par 1 Netherlands Antilles Civil Code). A… Continue reading THE ANNULMENT OF A DECISION BY A CORPORATE BODY UNDER DUTCH CARIBBEAN LAW