From Biglaw to Boutique: Reflections from Cayman
By Tom Wallerstein* as posted on abovethelaw.com I recently had a client ask me about asset protection strategies. Having read The Firm (affiliate link) before I ever went to law school, and mindful of the classic Tom Cruise movie of…
Police and Vehicle Licensing join forces for road safety crackdown
Drink drivers, tint, obscured number plates, dangerous driving, out of date coupons and driving without insurance are being targeted by police and the Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing during a road safety crackdown which began, Friday 27 July 2012….
Anthony Travers comments on Premier’s proposed tax on work permits
The significance for the Cayman Islands and, particularly the financial services industry, goes far beyond the $50million intended to be raised. The confidence placed by investors in the tax free status of the Cayman Islands is based, not simply on…
The major International health organisations
By IMVA (International Medical Volunteers Association) Introduction Almost the entire cost of health care in the developing world is borne by the developing countries themselves. According to two separate estimates, aid from international health organizations in the developed countries pays…
Cayman Finance Statement on Proposed Payroll Tax
Cayman Finance has not yet received any details on the proposed “payroll tax” beyond that which has been reported in the media. We are therefore unable to offer any technical or specific feedback on the proposal at this stage. We…
Governor’s Statement on Budget
Issued by: Governor’s Office In response to enquiries received following the statement in regard of the budget issued by the Honourable Premier yesterday, the Governor has issued the following statement: “I have seen reports of a statement issued by the…
Refuting potential downsides to stem cell drug court ruling
From Knoepfler Lab Stem Cell Blog There was a burst of feeling last night (25) in the stem cell community as word began circulating that a federal court had ruled in favor of the FDA defining manipulated stem cell products…
Newsweek may not continue as print weekly
It has been reported by Associated Press that the American weekly news magazine Newsweek may cease its print publication by the end of this year. Inter Active Corp. (IAC) chief Barry Diller, who owns the majority stake in the company,…
Statement on U.S. Tax Compliance and the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
25 July 2012 The Ministry of Finance is issuing this statement in relation to recent public comments made in relation to the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). The US Government has always expected its citizens, wherever they live…
