NEWSLETTER
Lawyers conference on Curacao
- June 16, 2010 7:42 AM
Law firm Soliana Bonapart & Aardenburg was pleased with the successful conference for lawyers on Curaçao last weekend, that was held in close cooperation with Globalaw, a worldwide network of 91 independent law firms.
No need for employer to take care of parking places
- June 14, 2010 10:34 AM
The summary proceedings instituted by the civil service union Abvo against the island government was handled today by the Court in First Instance.
Playboy International puts an end to illegal sale of its trademark in Curacao
- June 10, 2010 4:47 AM
Playboy International has put an end to the illegal sale of its trademark in Curaçao, after having instituted interlocutory proceedings against a company in the Free Zone.
No compensation for non-recoverable costs by hospital
- June 10, 2010 4:40 AM
The hospital has lost lengthy legal proceedings about the uninsured patients from the governments of the Netherlands Antilles and Curaçao.
Bonaire Executive Council has to allow construction condominium complex
- June 10, 2010 4:36 AM
The Executive Council (EC) has to allow that saliña (wetland) Vlijt opposite luxury hotel Harbour Village, which wants to build a condominium complex there, is made ready for construction.
High Court confirms Holiday's conviction
- June 02, 2010 6:31 AM
PHILIPSBURG--The High Court in The Hague has rejected the appeal of former police chief commissioner Derrick Holiday. The Joint Court's verdict of March 2009 was upheld, which means that Holiday will remain banned from carrying out police tasks.
High Court to rule Tuesday on Derrick Holiday appeal
- May 31, 2010 2:32 PM
PHILIPSBURG--The High Court in The Hague will present its decision in the appeal of former police chief commissioner Derrick Holiday against his conviction of forgery and fraud on Tuesday, June 1.
KPMG introduces its new Chairman on Sint Maarten
- May 31, 2010 2:21 PM
DAWN BEACH--Audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG introduced its new Chairman during a reception at The Westin St. Maarten Dawn Beach Resort and Spa on Thursday.
Murray pleads for smoking ban
- May 31, 2010 2:09 PM
Attorney and partner of SMS Attorneys at Law, mr Mirto F. Murray, pleads for a "no smoking rule" in airconditioned sections of restaurants.
5 years Karel's Legal Blog
- May 31, 2010 9:36 AM
On 1 June 2010 Karel's Legal Blog (www.curacao-law.com) celebrates its 5th anniversary. This legal weblog is an initiative of Karel Frielink, attorney and partner at Spigthoff Attorneys at Law and Tax Advisers Curaçao. In the caribbean part of the Dutch Kingdom Frielink was the first to start a legal blog.
Petroleum exploration in the Dutch Antilles
- May 31, 2010 6:49 AM
The discussions in the Dutch Antilles Parliament on the draft National Ordinance on petroleum exploration and production in the sea area around the Leeward Islands (Curaçao and Bonaire) have been postponed until further notice.
Equal status Americans and European Dutch citizens
- May 31, 2010 6:45 AM
Besides Aruba, there is now also a judgment in the Netherlands Antilles confirming that United States citizens in the Antilles have the same status as European Dutch citizens.
Two awards for Van Doorne
- May 26, 2010 10:11 AM
The law firm Van Doorne in Amsterdam recently received two prestigious awards: the Chambers Europe Client Service Award The Netherlands and the “Gouden Spreekbuis” 2010.
Joint Court does not object to Merx's admittance to the Bar
- May 26, 2010 6:02 AM
PHILISBURG--The Joint Court of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba rejected the Prosecutor's Office appeal Tuesday against former prosecutor Cor Merx's admittance to the Bar.
Opening last session year Social and Economic Council
- May 25, 2010 6:16 AM
Yesterday the Social and Economic Council (“SER”) opened its session year for the last time.
Personal Data Protection Act for the BES islands
- May 24, 2010 7:36 AM
Because of the political changes within the Kingdom, Article 10 of the Constitution (right to respect for one’s privacy) will also come into effect on the BES islands.
"Previous government had relaxed option conditions Ritz Carlton"
- May 24, 2010 7:26 AM
ORANJESTAD — ‘For inexplicable reasons’ the Aruban government had relaxed the option conditions for Hotelco regarding the terrain at Fisherman’s Hut when it appeared the project developer could not comply with a number of points in the option-agreement.
Parliament divided on second legal advice Ritz-Carlton
- May 24, 2010 7:22 AM
ORANJESTAD — The AVP-party is thinking about requesting a new State-meeting regarding the second legal advice to the government on the Ritz-Carlton hotel.
Nine new judges
- May 24, 2010 5:55 AM
The Council of Ministers for the Kingdom has agreed this morning, on the proposal of State Secretary Ank Bijleveld Schouten (Kingdom Relations, CDA), to appoint nine new judges.
International Abduction Treaty Trumps Parental Rights, Says U.S. Supreme Court
- May 20, 2010 10:14 AM
WASHINGTON - An order prohibiting the removal of a child from a country without the noncustodial parent's consent is enforceable under an international child abduction treaty, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday.