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When I visited Estonia for the first time in the autumn of 1991, I was amazed at how much rubbish and junk lay around the grim factory buildings. A couple of years later, many of those grim factories were bankrupt and Estonian industrial production and exports collapsed. Even years later, I wondered how Estonia would […]
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EU Directives and local laws in Lithuania and Latvia allow negotiated procedures without publication in cases of extreme urgency. Public procurement regulation enables public buyers to buy within a matter of days – or even hours, if necessary. The know-how and best practice gained in emergency situations related to COVID-19 can be used for border […]
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On 14 July 2021, Cabinet Order No. 509 – Guidelines for gambling and lottery policy for 2021–2027 – entered into force. The new guidelines were established with the aim of facilitating the protection of the public interest and reducing the risks associated with gambling and lotteries, and significant changes to the gambling regulations are planned […]
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Tax Stories Podcast – Episode 14– with Michael Keen (IMF) & Joel Slemrod (University of Michigan). Joel Slemrod is a professor of economics at the University of Michigan, and Michael Keen is a deputy director of the Fiscal Affairs department at the IMF. Both are authors of a brand new book – Rebellion, Rascals and […]
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Will EU trademarks be valid in EU Member States, including overseas, after Brexit? Will EU trademarks be valid in UK after Brexit? We are sharing an update regarding EU trademarks, covering frequently asked questions about EU trademarks in light of Brexit. If you are interested to learn more, please read more below. I want to […]