JNMS seeks Cayman Islands Monetary Authority to re-implement CI$
JN Money Services Cayman Limited (JNMS) has revealed that it is has written to the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) to facilitate the company to, once again, offer transactions in Cayman Islands (CI) dollars to its customers in Cayman. Leesa…
Despite real progress, UK secrecy jurisdictions are still helping criminals the world over, warns new report
David Cameron has vowed to lead the global fight against corruption. But, a new assessment released today warns that the UK cannot credibly claim that it has made significant improvements with regard to financial secrecy when jurisdictions it has control…
Chairman of ECTEL concerned about Cable and Wireless and Columbus Communications merger
From SKNIS Vibes Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 29, 2015 (SKNIS)—Attorney General and Minister of Communications, Honourable Vincent Byron Jr. said the Government is concerned about the effects the merger between telecommunications company Cable and Wireless and Columbus Communications to form…
Heart monitor company in contempt of patent settlement
By P.J. D’Annunzio, From The Legal Intelligencer A federal judge has ruled that a cardiac monitoring service involved in patent infringement litigation is in contempt of a settlement prohibiting it from selling the plaintiff’s technology. U.S. District Judge Juan R….
Americans say it is riskier to use public wi-fi than a public restroom: Survey
By Trudy Knockless, From Legaltech News Although consumers consistently give themselves a solid A when it comes to grading their online security behaviors, most leave their information vulnerable. In 2014, more than 348 million identities were exposed due to identity…
Destination of the week
From India to Augill Castle: How Nomadness is changing perceptions of Black travel By Evita Robinson From Mashable In 2015, every single time I left the United States, I came back to news of a black killing or unlawful arrest…
Australia’s two biggest cruise ships
Australia’s two biggest cruise ships crossing paths for the first time in Sydney Harbour By Olivia Chang From Business Insider The two largest cruise ships in the Southern Hemisphere have met for the first time last night in Sydney Harbour….
Cross-border insolvency: when foreign companies file under Chapter 11 or 15
By Jeremy Hollembeak, Randall Arthur and Stephanie Hauser, From Corporate Counsel This year’s lessons for foreign companies filing under Chapter 11 or 15. In our global marketplace, a failed company may have business activities, assets, creditors and potential recovery targets…
Britain sends £5m foreign aid to Caribbean to improve fishing, tourism
From Antigua Observer MALTA, Nov. 29, CMC – British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a £5.6 million cash injection to help improve fishing, tourism and shipping in the Caribbean and other countries. The 25 “small island” Commonwealth recipients include…
Caymankind
Insta Caymankind – Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 30 November 2015 The Cayman Islands Ministry and Department of Tourism launched a Christmas food drive at the Government Administration Building, encouraging civil servants to donate non-perishable food items to stock the Elmslie…