Corruption in Singapore Part II – Corrupt Gratification.
In Part I of the Corruption in Singapore series, I described how corruption was an attempt to influence the behaviour of someone else by giving or promising to give something (gratification).
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Corruption in Singapore
Part I – An Overview of Laws and Agencies.
Corruption in Singapore : Introduction
Singapore has long had a reputation for low levels of corruption, thanks in large part to its commitment to transparency, good governance and robust
How Homestead Exemptions Protect the Primary Residence from Creditor Claims
In the United States, each state has its own laws governing exemptions from creditor claims for personal property and the primary residence (the homestead exemption). These exemptions allow a debtor to retain a minimal amount of assets when a creditor
Update : AI Act Gets Approval From European Parliament
The European Parliament has approved the AI Act, a groundbreaking regulation on Artificial Intelligence. Learn about the key points, timeline, and global implications of this significant legislative initiative.
Introduction
On June 14th, the European Parliament gave its approval to
Aliant Q2 2023 Office Updates
From new business to new additions, Aliant offices across the globe are certainly busy! Check out recent news from some of our offices:
Austria
The Austrian office welcomes Lorelei Adele Helml, born on 23 February 2023. Congratulations to Julia and
2023 Fall Conference in Helsinki, Finland
Every fall Aliant brings together our lawyers from across the globe for 3 days of meetings, team-building and social events. This years’ Aliant Fall Conference will be held 20-23 September in Helsinki, Finland.
SCHEDULE
We ask that attendees (other than
Gender Pay Gap, Part VI – China
Attention to gender equality is an important issue in this era and underpins the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. With only ten years remaining before the 2030 deadline, this study of the historical and spatial evolution of the gender
Another Step Forward In The European AI Act Approval Process
European Parliament Advances Draft Rules on Artificial Intelligence: Safeguarding Safety, Rights, and Innovation.
The Internal Market Committee and the Committee for Civil Liberties within the European Parliament have adopted a draft negotiating mandate for the first ever rules
AI Act : Another Step Forward In Approval Process
AI Act step forward: European Parliament Advances – Safeguarding Safety, Rights, and Innovation.
The Internal Market Committee and the Committee for Civil Liberties within the European Parliament have adopted a draft negotiating mandate for the first AI Act.
Gender Pay Gap, Part V – Israel
Women earn lower wages than men. This statement is true in relation to all developed countries, but in Israel the wage gap between women and men is particularly high. According to data from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development