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Bijleveld regrets the fall of Dutch cabinet
- February 22, 2010 6:26 AM
THE HAGUE--Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom Relations, Ank Bijleveld-Schouten, said on Sunday that she regretted the fall of the Balkenende IV cabinet.
International Comparative Legal Guide to: Merger Control 2010
- February 22, 2010 5:48 AM
Sarah Beeston and Friederike van der Jagt of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne have written the Dutch chapter for the publication "International Comparative Legal Guide to: Merger Control 2010".
Pollution by Curacao Refinery
- February 22, 2010 5:35 AM
The Court of First Instance of Curaçao on 28 May 2009 in civil interlocutory proceedings rendered a judgment, whereby Isla, the operator of the Curaçao Oil Refinery (“Isla”) was ordered to lower its emissions by 2010, failing which penalties would be incurred.
ORDINARY VERSUS SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS IN ARUBA
- February 21, 2010 12:40 PM
Interlocutory or summary proceedings provide for immediate relief
Article 110 of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba Code of Civil Procedure (‘the Code’) provides that all adversarial proceedings shall be initiated by means of a petition to the court of first instance. Proceedings so initiated are ordinary proceedings a.k.a. proceedings on the merits.
THREE QUESTIONS ON ARUBAN BANKRUPTCY LAWS
- February 21, 2010 12:35 PM
Question 1
In which cases and by whom may bankruptcy proceedings be initiated in accordance with Aruban bankruptcy law?
Ruling Possible This Month in Stanford Bankruptcy
- February 21, 2010 11:48 AM
A federal judge said Thursday he will try to rule this month on whether to put jailed Texas financier R. Allen Stanford's businesses under bankruptcy protection.
Law enacted against financing terrorism
- February 11, 2010 4:08 AM
ORANJESTAD — The Law on financing terrorist organizations was unanimously adopted this morning during the public meeting of the Aruban parliament. The law is in conformity with the standards of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Bijleveld rushes Parliament as 10-10-10 deadline approaches
- February 11, 2010 3:40 AM
THE HAGUE--Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom Relations Ank Bijleveld-Schouten is increasing pressure on the Dutch Parliament's Second Chamber to handle draft legislation for the new constitutional relations in the Kingdom.
ARUBAN LAW REGARDING CORPORATE AUTHORITY
- February 09, 2010 5:01 AM
The Aruba Trade Register should be checked
The laws of Aruba provide that, subject to restrictions laid down by any statutory provision or a corporation’s articles of association, the board of directors of a company shall be competent to represent the company, i.e. a limited liability company (NV, AVV or VBA).
Referendum law passed in Bonaire
- February 09, 2010 4:49 AM
BONAIRE--The Island Council adopted the Bonaire 2010 Referendum Ordinance with a majority but no consensus. The referendum will be held on March 26.
Buyers fail in effort to have Aquarius declared bankrupt
- February 09, 2010 4:34 AM
PHILIPSBURG--Thirteen U.S. residents have failed in their bid to have Aquarius Company Ltd. and Sabra N.V. declared bankrupt. A judge in the Court of First Instance ruled in favour of the developer and owners of Red Pond Estates on Monday.
Resolve
- February 04, 2010 5:33 AM
Today’s report that Curaçao hopes to have the first Central Government tasks transferred to the Island Territory in the next two weeks should not go unnoticed in Philipsburg. After all, the tasks being referred to are also of local importance.
First transfer of tasks from Land to island territory
- February 04, 2010 4:49 AM
Deputy Zita Jesus-Leito (General Affairs, PAR) states that the Board of Governors aims at receiving the first package of authorities from the Land during the week of February 15th. This first package contains, amongst others, the tasks regarding Traffic and Transport; Education and Social Development, Economical Affairs.
Notary wants proof for accusations Karla-Omayra
- February 03, 2010 3:04 PM
Notary and deputy governor Adèle van der Pluijm-Vrede wants to see proof from Pueblo Soberano-leader Helmin Wiels and Jules Eisden of Fuvareko within 24 hours for their accusations that the notary would have acted inaccurate with the right of pledge for the purchase of the training ship Karla-Omayra.
Het huwelijk
- February 02, 2010 5:21 AM
Het artikel dat Amigoe publiceerde op 18 januari 2010, eindigde met de conclusie dat een op Aruba geboren Nederlander of genaturaliseerde ( hierna: niet-toelatingsplichtige) Nederlander in beginsel buiten Aruba zal moeten trouwen tenzij…
EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE ON INSIDER DEALING
- February 02, 2010 4:59 AM
Market Abuse Directive defines insider dealing objectively
The European Court of Justice, in its decision dated 23 December 2009 (Case C‑45/08; Spector Photo Group NV and Chris Van Raemdonck versus Commissie voor het Bank-, Financie- en Assurantiewezen (CBFA)), has clarified the elements of insider dealing following a request from the Court of Appeal of Brussels.
In memoriam Joop Komdeur
- February 01, 2010 7:00 AM
Toch nog onverwacht vernamen wij van het overlijden van Mr. Ir. J. (Joop) Komdeur op 27 januari j.l. Wij bewaren bijzondere herinneringen aan Joop, met wie we in mei vorig jaar nog een speciaal interview hadden.
Information assignment
- January 29, 2010 5:43 AM
The Governor of the Netherlands Antilles, Mr Frits Goedgedrag, held talks this week on the formation of a new government with the deputy chairperson of the Advisory Council, the President of Parliament and the leaders of the political parties that won one or more seats in the newly elected Parliament.
Private Foundation
- January 26, 2010 5:46 AM
By Xandra Kleine-van Dijk, Tax Adviser Spigthoff Curacao