RESOLUTION OF PROBLEMS IN OR OUTSIDE THE COURT?

Arbitration A party can initiate legal proceedings in a court of law to solve a legal dispute. Alternatively, the parties may opt to appoint one or more persons (arbitrators) to decide on the dispute and by whose decision they both agree to be bound. Why would one opt for binding dispute resolution (arbitration) over regular… Continue reading RESOLUTION OF PROBLEMS IN OR OUTSIDE THE COURT?

CORPORATE CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN

A particular provision may help to prevent disputes The board of directors has the function of managing, i.e., making policy and conducting the day-to-day management of the corporation. Except for restrictions in the articles of association, the board of directors is responsible for the management of the BV or NV (private or public limited liability… Continue reading CORPORATE CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN

INSIDER TRADING IN THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN

A criminal offense The Netherlands Antilles Ordinance on the Supervision of Stock Exchanges 1998 (‘Landsverordening toezicht effectenbeurzen 1988’) contains a prohibition on insider trading. Any person who is in possession of inside information is prohibited from carrying out a transaction or being instrumental in a transaction in securities in a company listed on a Netherlands… Continue reading INSIDER TRADING IN 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?