Tag Archives: Obligations

DSM Directive Series #4: Article 17 obligations … in a chart

As reported by The IPKat, earlier this week, like the European Parliament, also the Council adopted the latest version of the the Directive on copyright in the Digital Single Market (DSM Directive).One of the seemingly most complex -if nothing else, … Continue reading

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Immigration Sponsorship: Financial Obligations and More

Many immigrants to the U.S. are dependent on a parent, spouse or sibling to sponsor them for a family-based visa. Sponsorship is a bigger responsibility than many people realize. The sponsor must file an affidavit of support for the immigrant, … Continue reading

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How Unpaid Taxes and Child Support Obligations Can Affect a Citizenship Application

To obtain citizenship, the USCIS must determine that you are a person of “good moral character” after examining your background. Good moral character is a formal requirement with a very specific legal meaning. Unpaid taxes and delinquent child support obligations … Continue reading

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Employers’ training obligations under California law

California employers have many different obligations to train employees on certain issues.  The primary training obligation that applies to nearly every employer (with 5 or more employees) is to provide sexual harassment prevention training.  However, as set forth below, different … Continue reading

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FINTRAC introduces tools to assist reporting entities with AML obligations

Recently, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) announced the introduction of a set of tools (the Tools) aimed at supporting Canadian reporting entities (REs), including financial institutions, in meeting their obligations under the Proceeds of Crime … Continue reading

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