By: Guillermo Cabanellas | Marcelo Etchebarne
The Argentine Supreme Court has ruled in a case concerning the appointment and relocation of three federal judges and involving actions by the executive and legislative branches.

The decision

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Continue Reading Argentina: In a unanimous decision over the appointment of three judges, the Supreme Court asserts its powers and its independence

By: Mariana Muñiz-Lara |  Camille Álvarez
Due to the significant increase in contagions and hospitalizations in connection with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic during the last two weeks, the Governor of Puerto Rico has

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Continue Reading Amid spike in positive cases, Puerto Rico tightens restrictions for businesses and tourism

By: Manuel López-Zambrana | Janine Guzman | Juan Feliciano

On June 22, 2020, the Puerto Rico Treasury Department (“PRTD”) issued Internal Revenue Circular Letter 20-29 (“IRCL 20-29”) to extend the period until December 31, 2020…
Continue Reading Puerto Rico extends period for individuals to receive qualified retirement and individual retirement plan distributions for disaster relief

By: John M. Hillebrecht | Jessica A. Masella | Scott R. Wilson | Michael D. Manzo

On Monday, June 22, 2020, the Second Circuit affirmed the “honest services wire fraud” convictions of two former officials…
Continue Reading US v. Napout: Second Circuit affirms convictions in FIFA foreign corruption case | Decision underscores risk of investigation and prosecution for foreign commercial bribery under honest services fraud statute