New Ordinance entered into force on 1 January 2017 The Aruba National Ordinance on the Supervision of Securities Transactions (Landsverordening toezicht effectenverkeer; NOSST) entered into force on January the 1st, 2017. With this National Ordinance, a licensing obligation is introduced for stockbrokers, asset managers, investment institutions, managers of investment funds, and operators of a stock… Continue reading SUPERVISION OF SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS IN ARUBA
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DRAG-ALONG RIGHTS UNDER THE LAWS OF ARUBA
Drag-along rights may be validly created On January 1, 2009 the new Aruba Ordinance on companies with limited liability (vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid; VBA) became effective. A drag-along right is a right that enables a majority shareholder to force a minority shareholder to join in the sale of his shares in a company (VBA). Generally,… Continue reading DRAG-ALONG RIGHTS UNDER THE LAWS OF ARUBA
TRADE MARK LAW: PLACING LUXURY GOODS IN DISCOUNT STORES CAN AFFECT THEIR QUALITY
French fashion house Dior has the upper hand in legal battle over ‘dumping’ of its goods Placing luxury goods like Christian Dior products in discount stores can affect their quality according to the European Court of Justice, in a ruling on April 23, 2009, thereby backing the renowned French fashion house Dior in a trademark case.… Continue reading TRADE MARK LAW: PLACING LUXURY GOODS IN DISCOUNT STORES CAN AFFECT THEIR QUALITY