The NSW government has announced extensions to the JobSaver program, Micro-business Grant, and payroll tax deferrals for businesses affected by COVID-19.
Extension to JobSaver
The JobSaver program will be extended from 28 August 2021. The program provides eligible businesses with turnover from $75,000 to $250 million that have experienced a 30% decline in turnover with payments of up to 40% of their pre-COVID-19 weekly NSW payroll.
A lower decline in turnover requirement of 15% will apply for not-for-profit organisations in the social support and animal welfare sectors with a turnover from $75,000 to $250 million. Eligible not-for-profit organisations will be able to apply for backdated payments later in September.
The program has also been extended to eligible businesses in the hospitality, tourism and recreation sectors with turnover from $250 million to $1 billion that have experienced the requisite decline in turnover.
Extension to Micro-business Grant
The Micro-business Grant will be extended from 28 August 2021. The grant provides fortnightly payments of $1,500 for eligible small businesses, sole traders and not-for-profit organisations with annual turnover between $30,000 and $75,000.
Payroll tax deferrals and waivers
Businesses eligible for a 2021 COVID-19 Business Grant or JobSaver with annual payroll under $10 million will be eligible for a 2021–22 payroll tax waiver of 50% (increased from 25%).
All businesses will have the option to defer payroll tax payments due from July 2021 through to December 2021. The payments will not be due until 14 January 2022 and interest-free repayment plans for up to 12 months will be made available.
Note that 2020–21 annual payroll tax reconciliations are still due for lodgment on 7 October 2021.
Further information on NSW payroll tax relief is available on the RevenueNSW website.
Support for landlords
A monthly grant of $3,000 will be available to eligible commercial and retail landlords that provide rental waivers to COVID-19 impacted tenants and have not claimed land tax relief.
Eligible residential landlords will have the choice to apply for either land tax relief or a further payment of $1,500 if they agree to reduce rent for COVID-19 impacted tenants by at least $4,500.
Applications will open in October.
- Taxable landholdings less than $5m at 31 December 2020
- Have not claimed land tax relief for the relevant property for the period 1/7/21-31/12/21
- Gross rental income must represent more than 50% of total assessable income for the entity
- Landlord must provide rent relief to their commercial/retail tenant (note rent waiver taken into account not rent deferral)
If you require any assistance navigating the extension updates please contact us.
Source: NSW Government, COVID-19 economic support measures extended, [media release], 2 September 2021, accessed 2 September 2021.


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The White House said on Monday it restored in full the media credentials of CNN reporter Jim Acosta, ending a contentious legal battle, but also warned that he may be ejected again if he fails to abide by new rules being implemented for media events with the US president.
CNN said it was dropping its lawsuit on Acosta’s access, a case that raised concerns over constitutional rights for the press.
“Today the @WhiteHouse fully restored @Acosta’s press pass,” CNN said on Twitter. “As a result, our lawsuit is no longer necessary. We look forward to continuing to cover the White House.”
The White House said it also issued new rules that call for journalists to “ask a single question” and then “yield the floor.” Follow-up questions will only be taken “at the discretion of the president or other White House official.”


May 23, 2019
Evolving Privacy Concerns as Digital Marketing Grows
by Guest Blogger
Chances are you’ve heard something about “GDPR” within the past year or so; it refers to the General Data Protection Regulation enacted by the European Union last May, landmark legislation requiring all businesses to protect the personal data and privacy of European citizens.
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What is “personal data”? The European Union defines it this way: “Personal data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable living individual. Different pieces of information, which collected together can lead to the identification of a particular person, also constitute personal data.” Examples include obvious things like names, home addresses and email addresses—along with other data like IP addresses, cookies and more.
For any company doing business online, and especially those who capture leads through a website, social channels or any other means, GDPR had an impact. Any website visitors residing in the EU were now protected by the new law, and companies who aren’t in compliance were subject to significant penalties.
The impact for U.S.-based companies? Per Workplace Privacy Report:
For example, if your organization is a U.S. company with an internet presence, selling or marketing products over the web or even merely offering a marketing survey globally, you may be subject to the GDPR. That said, general global marketing does not usually apply. If you use Google AdWords and a French resident stumbles upon your webpage, the GDPR likely would not apply to the company solely on that basis. If, however, your website pursues EU residents—accepts the currency of an EU country, has a domain suffix for an EU country, offers shipping services to an EU country, provides translation in the language of an EU country or markets in the language of an EU country, the GDPR will apply to your company.
So, what about companies doing business purely in the U.S.? A regional window manufacturer or dealer—who might capture online leads from their territory but isn’t pursuing anything outside that geography—might think they have nothing to worry about, and they might be right. But just in case, pursuing compliance is probably good practice anyway.
Now, though, we’re seeing greater data privacy laws take effect domestically. The , for instance, goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, and it is of similar scope to what happened in the EU last year. The new law grants many new privacy rights to California residents, “starting with the right to be informed about what kinds of personal data companies have collected and why it was collected,” according to the Harvard Business Review. “Among other novel protections, the law stipulates that consumers have the right to request the deletion of personal information, opt out of the sale of personal information, and access the personal information in a ‘readily useable format’ that enables its transfer to third parties without hindrance.”
Digital marketing continues to transform how we do business, and privacy concerns and new laws like that going into effect in California are important parts of the picture. It’s something that any company doing business online—whether it’s to market products, capture leads or anything else—should be proactively working with their teams to prepare for.
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The Marijuana Control Act of 2014 would:
- make the personal use, possession, and limited home-growing of marijuana legal for adults 21 years of age and older;
- establish a system in which marijuana is regulated and taxed similarly to alcohol; and
- allow for the cultivation, processing, and sale of industrial hemp.
Specifically, the bills would remove all legal penalties for personal possession of up to one ounce of marijuana and for the home-growing of up to six marijuana plants (three of which may be mature) in an enclosed, secure space. Adults 21 and older could also possess the marijuana harvested from their plants at the location where they were grown. No landlord would have to allow cultivation or marijuana smoking on rented property, and the public smoking of marijuana would remain illegal.
The legislation directs the Comptroller to develop regulations and licensing for four types of state-legal marijuana businesses — retail stores, cultivation facilities, marijuana product manufacturers, and testing facilities. Localities would have the right to regulate time, place, and manner, as well as provide input on licensing, which would be granted substantial weight. No more than one retailer for every 20,000 residents would be allowed, except that every county would have at least two retailers. Local governments could further restrict the number of marijuana businesses, as long as they were not completely prohibited.
The Comptroller would be required to develop regulations restricting advertising, regulating the use of pesticides, and establishing security standards. Marijuana businesses would have to be at least 1,000 feet away from schools and typically could not allow anyone under 21 to enter.
The Marijuana Control Act of 2014 would impose an excise tax of $50 per ounce on the sale of marijuana by a cultivation facility, which would generate an estimated $91.3 million per year. The tax rate may be adjusted for inflation or deflation, based on the Consumer Price Index. The first $5 million of revenue raised annually would be directed towards drug addiction treatment and education.


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Legal Requirements for Weddings in Jamaica
Getting married at one of our Jewel resorts in Jamaica? Ensure your special day goes as smoothly as possible by taking care of all of the necessary requirements to make your marriage legal.
Applying for a Jamaican marriage license:
Rather than applying for a Jamaican license from the Ministry of Justice prior to the ceremony, couples can simply send the necessary information to Jewel and have it taken care of for them. The cost of the license starts at around US $75, depending on the exchange rate, and couples must be on the property 48 hours before the wedding.
Identification required for a Jamaican marriage license:
Come prepared with the following documents translated in English:
Jamaican marriage license:
- Photo identification plus proof of citizenship (certified copy of birth certificate which includes father’s name)
- Certified copy of death certificate for widow or widower
- Certified copy of divorce decree
- Certified copy of adoption papers reflecting a name change
- Certified copy of any other name change documents
- Parental written consent if either party is under 18
- Italian nationals must notify their embassy and have a certified copy of their marriage certificate forwarded to their embassy to be legalized and translated
- French Canadians need a notarized translated copy of all documents and a photocopy of the original French documents
Newlyweds will receive a certified copy of the license in English four to eight months following the ceremony.


Aleksander Zverev will have to appear in court in May due to allegations made by his former girlfriend. He denies all these accusations, and the case will continue in court, as reported by “Deutsche Welle”. Lisa Jani, the person responsible for public relations at the court, confirmed this in a statement sent to the news portal. “The main hearing will begin in May. We will provide more details when the time comes,” Lisa said. The judge initially stated that there was insufficient evidence for a trial, but Aleksander refused to settle. As a result, he will have to appear in court in May and present his defense.
His lawyers have called the procedure and everything that happened during the first trial “scandalous”, and claim that “valid evidence was not presented.” The trial will take place in May, although the exact date is still awaited. However, it is known that the French Open starts on May 26, so Zverev might potentially miss the grand slam in France due to his scheduled court appearance. (MONDO – N.S.)


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Will Coyne is an experienced lobbyist and issue advocacy expert who has worked on a broad range of topics including civil justice, energy and insurance reform. On behalf of his clients he’s won major legislative battles to reform payday lending, expand Colorado’s renewable energy standard, and protect community banks.
Before founding Headwaters Strategies in 2009, Will served as the chief of staff to House Speaker Terrance Carroll and the Democratic Caucus. In that role he advised the Speaker, Majority Leader and caucus members on all matters of business before the House.
As chief of staff, Will managed the development and implementation of the caucus’s policy agenda and oversaw their public communications strategy and execution. He also acted as the primary caucus liaison with the Senate leadership, Governor’s office, the minority caucus, state departments and advocacy groups. During his two years in that position, Will played a key role in passing dozens of significant bills related to health care and other insurance issues, transportation, the environment and fiscal policy.
Prior to joining the House Democrats in 2007 to work with then Speaker Andrew Romanoff, Will worked as the Legislative Director for Environment Colorado, a statewide environmental advocacy organization. Over four years he became the leading advocate for environmental issues in the state capitol. He won multiple legislative victories on a variety of policy matters: clean air, clean water, renewable energy and open space. Once Gov. Bill Ritter was elected in 2006, Will led the advocacy effort for the Governor’s first major policy initiative, to require that 20% of Colorado’s electricity come from renewable energy sources.
Before moving to Colorado in 2003, Will was a policy analyst for the Frontier Group, the research arm of the State Public Interest Research Groups in Santa Barbara, CA. He graduated from Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH.
Adam Eichberg is an experienced lobbyist and political strategist who has extensive expertise in civil justice, regulatory, and natural resource issues. Adam has worked with a broad set of clients to reform insurance laws, create a new regulatory framework to stabilize an expanding business market, and used the legislative process to create leverage to protect the rights of commercial rafting companies to conduct business on Colorado’s rivers.
Before founding Headwaters Strategies in 2009, Adam concurrently served as both the Deputy Legislative Director for Governor Bill Ritter and the Director of Policy, External Affairs and Planning at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, positions he held since 2008 and 2007 respectively.
As the Governor’s deputy legislative director Adam advised the Governor and members of the Governor’s cabinet on legislative strategy, supervised executive agency’s legislative liaison’s interactions with the General Assembly, and served as one of two principal lobbyists for the Governor.
In his role as the director of policy, external affairs and planning at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Adam managed the Department’s strategic communication efforts, legislative program, planning and outreach functions and acted as the executive director’s chief strategist and counsel.
Adam came to the Ritter administration from the Western Conservation Foundation where he served as Executive Director from April of 2005. From 1999 until March 2005, Adam served as the Associate National Director of the Trust for Public Land’s Conservation Finance Program where he helped to pass legislation and ballot measures providing more than $14 billion in parks and open space capital funding. Prior to his appointment with TPL, Adam served as a strategic communications consultant with a private Denver-based firm. A political veteran, Adam has been involved in hundreds of legislative, ballot measure and candidate campaigns at the local, state, and national level. A graduate of the University of Colorado, Adam is a fourth generation Coloradoan and currently lives in Denver with his wife and two young children.


An ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey also known as an "ALTA Survey" is a type of boundary survey that is for title insuring purposes. These surveys require more detail than a standard boundary survey. ALTA/ACSM surveys are typically completed for a title company or lending institution for the purpose of issuing title insurance. ALTA/ACSM surveys must meet the minimum precision and detail requirements as set forth by the American Land Title Association and the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM). Craft Surveying and Mapping Co. has extensive experience with Land Title Surveys as well as a sound understanding of the requirements of title and lending professionals. We utilize the latest in surveying technology to complete an accurate and timely survey.
To order an ALTA/ACSM Survey please contact us and we can help you navigate through the many options and requirements.


The current copyright act is the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1998. The important points to note are that first, this law protects; literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic work, typographical arrangements of published editions, sound recordings and film. (An extension to this law also covered computer programs).
Second, copyright is an automatic right, therefore it arises every time either an individual or a company produces a piece of work that is original and demonstrates a notable level of work, skill or judgement – for this reason copyright applies to the actual creation rather than the idea behind it and shorter elements like titles and short phrases are not copyright protected. However, pieces that combine these smaller elements, like a logo, are copyright protected!
Copyright Law Restricted Acts:
“Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1998″ url=”http://www.copyrightservice.co.uk/copyright/p01_uk_copyright_law”]“It is an offense to perform any of the following acts without consent of the owner: Copy the work, Rent, lend or issue copies of the work to the public, Perform, broadcast or show the work in public, Adapt the work. The author of a work or a director of a film may also have certain moral rights: The right to be identified as the author, Right to object to derogatory treatment”
So there you have it in a nutshell, UK copyright laws. You have been warned and informed.
For information on U.S. copyright laws relating specifically to the use of logos online try this source.
So how do you approach getting permission to use another company’s logo on your website?
Well good old fashioned courtesy goes a long way. You need to email the appropriate contact at the company who owns the logo you want to use, taking the time to outline how you will use that logo if permission is granted e.g. on what page of your website and for what reason and ask for their consent to use it. This person should have the authority to grant you that consent there and then, or be able to forward your request on to the people who can. The benefit of emailing your request rather than telephoning is that it allows you to keep a paper trail of your request and hopefully your permissions, if granted.
If approval of your request is granted, again to maintain that paper trail, ask for a copy to be sent to you and for it to be signed, then once you have that company’s logo legally in place on your website, send a screenshot of it in use back to the owners to demonstrate how it is being used and to prevent and protect you from conflicts over use in the future.
Essentially, going through the permissions process and indeed using that company’s logo on your website, all serves to build a business relationship between you. So, being polite, professional and thorough can only serve to strengthen that relationship and establish respect and good faith.
One Last Word of Warning
The consequences of failing to ask permission of use before publicly displaying a logo you do not have copyright for will certainly lead to some form of legal action, and possibly result in fines and damages. Here are 5 famous copyright infringement cases to learn from.
So take the time to send that email!
UPDATE 22/11/2014: In evidence that flouting or breaking copyright law can be an expensive mistake check out this article from The Drum covering the ongoing (and expensive) legal battle over copyright violations between Samsung and Apple.


In the digital age, where our lives are increasingly intertwined with technology, ensuring digital privacy and data security has become a paramount concern. The vast amount of personal information we share online, coupled with the growing threat of data breaches and cybercrime, emphasizes the need to understand the legal considerations surrounding digital privacy and data security. In this article, we will explore the importance of protecting your digital privacy, the legal frameworks in place, and best practices to safeguard your data in today’s digital landscape.
The Importance of Digital Privacy and Data Security
Digital privacy and data security are essential for several reasons. First and foremost, they protect our personal information from unauthorized access, ensuring that sensitive data remains confidential. In an era where identity theft and online scams are prevalent, safeguarding personal information is crucial to prevent financial and reputational damage. Moreover, digital privacy and data security foster trust in online platforms, enabling individuals to share information and engage in digital transactions with confidence.
Legal Framework for Digital Privacy and Data Security
To address the challenges posed by digital privacy and data security, several legal frameworks have been established at both national and international levels. One notable regulation is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) implemented by the European Union (EU). The GDPR outlines strict guidelines regarding the collection, storage, and processing of personal data, giving individuals greater control over their information and imposing significant responsibilities on organizations handling such data. Similarly, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States grants California residents certain rights over their personal information and mandates transparency from businesses regarding data collection practices.
In addition to data protection laws like the GDPR and CCPA, countries around the world have enacted privacy laws and regulations that safeguard individuals’ privacy rights. These laws dictate how personal information should be collected, used, and disclosed, empowering individuals with rights such as access to their data, the ability to request its deletion, and the option to opt-out of certain data processing activities. Furthermore, cybersecurity laws aim to protect against cyber threats and unauthorized access to data. They require organizations to implement robust security measures, report data breaches promptly, and safeguard sensitive information from external threats.
Best Practices for Protecting Digital Privacy and Data Security
While legal frameworks provide a foundation for digital privacy and data security, individuals must also take proactive measures to protect their data. Here are some best practices to consider:
Use Strong and Unique Passwords: Implement strong, unique passwords for each online account and consider using a password manager to securely store them.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Add an extra layer of security by enabling 2FA, which requires a second form of verification, such as a unique code sent to your mobile device.
Encrypt Sensitive Data
Utilize encryption tools or services to encrypt sensitive data, such as emails and files, ensuring that even if unauthorized access occurs, the information remains unreadable.
Keep Software Updated
Regularly update your operating system, applications, and security software to protect against known vulnerabilities and exploits.
Exercise Caution with Personal Information
Be mindful of the personal information you share online, especially on public platforms. Limit the disclosure of sensitive data and verify the legitimacy of websites and services before providing any personal details.
Secure Your Wi-Fi
Use strong, password-protected Wi-Fi networks to prevent unauthorized access to your internet connection and the data transmitted over it.
Regularly Backup Your Data
Backup important data regularly to a secure location to mitigate the risks associated with data loss, hardware failure, or ransomware attacks.
Understand Privacy Policies
Familiarize yourself with the privacy policies of websites and online services you use. Ensure they align with your expectations and understand how your personal information is collected, used, and shared.
Challenges and Emerging Trends
As technology continues to advance, new challenges and emerging trends impact digital privacy and data security. The Internet of Things (IoT), comprising interconnected devices that collect and transmit data, introduces additional vulnerabilities. Securing IoT devices and protecting the data they generate pose unique challenges that require attention.
Furthermore, the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics raises concerns about the potential misuse of personal information. Ethical considerations and transparent data processing practices are necessary to maintain trust in AI systems and protect individuals’ privacy.
In conclusion, digital privacy and data security are crucial in today’s digital age. Understanding the legal considerations, following best practices, and staying informed about emerging trends will empower individuals and organizations to protect their digital privacy and ensure data security. By adopting a proactive and responsible approach, we can navigate the digital landscape with confidence, safeguarding our personal information and preserving trust in the digital realm.


Does your company own (or at least able to use) any and all photos taken of your home projects? Not always. There can be major legal and financial consequences if the wrong photo is used the wrong way - and that includes social media. Learn the basics of US copyright relating to photography and how to best protect you and your business at this educational event.
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Gold has been a symbol of wealth and value for centuries, captivating the interest of investors and collectors alike. If you own gold and are considering selling it, you might wonder whether you need to report the transaction to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The answer depends on various factors, including the amount of gold you’re selling and the purpose of the transaction.
In this article, we’ll delve into the intricacies of IRS regulations surrounding the sale of gold and provide comprehensive information to help you navigate this process.
Understanding IRS Reporting Requirements: The IRS requires taxpayers to report their income from various sources, including the sale of precious metals like gold. However, not all transactions are subject to reporting requirements. The key factors that determine whether you need to report the sale of gold to the IRS include:
- Type of Transaction: The IRS distinguishes between two types of transactions involving gold: ordinary transactions and collectibles transactions. Ordinary transactions involve the sale of gold for its market value, while collectibles transactions refer to the sale of gold coins, bullion, or other collectible items that are held for investment purposes. Collectibles transactions generally have different tax implications.
- Amount of Gain: The threshold for reporting the sale of gold to the IRS is based on the amount of gain you realize from the sale. If the gain from a single transaction falls below a certain limit, you might not be required to report it. This limit, however, is subject to change, so it’s essential to consult the latest IRS guidelines for the most accurate information.
Reporting Requirements for Gold Sales: As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, here’s a general overview of reporting requirements for gold sales:
- Ordinary Transactions: If you sell gold in an ordinary transaction (e.g., selling gold jewelry or bars at the current market price), the IRS might not require you to report the sale if the gain is less than $600. This threshold is for single transactions. Keep in mind that while you might not need to report such transactions, you are still responsible for reporting any capital gains on your tax return.
- Collectibles Transactions: If you sell gold coins or bullion that are considered collectibles, the reporting threshold is much lower. You are generally required to report any gain from the sale of collectibles regardless of the amount. The gain is typically taxed at a higher rate than gains from ordinary transactions.
Exceptions and Additional Considerations: It’s important to note that tax laws and regulations can change over time, and the thresholds mentioned above might no longer be accurate at the time of your gold sale. Additionally, if you are subject to certain IRS requirements due to other factors (such as being a dealer in precious metals or engaging in large-volume transactions), you might have reporting obligations even for transactions that fall below the mentioned thresholds.
Conclusion: The question of how much gold you can sell without reporting to the IRS involves various factors, including the type of transaction, the amount of gain, and the current tax regulations. While there might be reporting thresholds for ordinary transactions, it’s crucial to stay informed about the latest IRS guidelines and consult with a tax professional to ensure compliance with all reporting requirements. Selling gold can have tax implications, so taking a proactive and informed approach is key to avoiding potential issues with the IRS.


We understand how important it is to be together with your family. U.S. immigration laws allow certain family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (“green card” holders) to get a “green card” based on specific family relationships. We find, however, that people have many misconceptions regarding the process of petitioning for your relative, applying for a family-based “green card”, etc. We want to make sure that you avoid mistakes in this process, which mistakes could be very costly. And, as we have done so for hundreds of our clients from all parts of the world, we would like to assist you with keeping your family together.
If you are the spouse, unmarried child (under 21 years of age) or parent of a U.S. citizen (if the U.S. citizen is 21 years of age or older), you are eligible to be qualified as an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen and, if you meet certain eligibility requirements, you can become a lawful permanent resident in the United States (i.e., to get a “green card”). The number of immigrants as immediate relatives of U.S. citizens is not limited each fiscal year.
If you are not an immediate family member of a U.S. citizen, you may still be eligible to become a permanent resident in the United States if you fall within one of the following family “preference immigrant” categories:
- unmarried sons and daughters, 21 years of age and older, of U.S. citizens (first preference – F1);
- spouses and children (unmarried and under 21 years of age) of lawful permanent residents (second preference – F2A);
- unmarried sons and daughters (21 years of age and older) of lawful permanent residents (second preference – F2B);
- married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens (third preference – F3);
- brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens (if the U.S. citizen is 21 years of age and older) (fourth preference – F4).
The number of immigrants in these categories is limited each fiscal year.
Regardless of whether you are an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen or are in one of the “preference categories”, you will need to go either through the process of “adjustment of status” with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) (if you are in the United States and eligible for adjustment of status) or through consular processing overseas in order to become a lawful permanent resident.
We will be happy to represent you and your family member during the process of adjustment of status or consular processing. Doing everything right from the very beginning can expedite the whole process, save you time and money, and help you avoid costly mistakes.
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The government has exempted customs duty on nine different items including coal and marble imports from Afghanistan.
Pakistan has allowed exemption of customs duty on import of coal from Afghanistan.
The country’s apex revenue authority i.e. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued SRO 968(I)/2022 to exempt customs duty on import of certain items, including coal from Afghanistan.
Earlier this week Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif approved the import of super-critical quality coal from Afghanistan in Pakistani rupee instead of dollars to help generate low-cost electricity in the country.
According to the notification, the federal government has exempted customs duty on the import of the following items to Pakistan from the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan:
- Other Coal
- Bituminous coal
- Marble (Crude or roughly trimmed)
- Plants & parts of plants (including seed & fruit)
- Seeds of cumin neither crushed nor grounded
- Sulphur of all kinds, other than sublimed sulphur
- Yams (Dioscorea spp.)
- Containers (including containers for the transport of fluids)


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THE CUSTOMER will be solely responsible for the veracity and accuracy of the data provided, acting Apartamentos Tropicana. in good faith as a mere service provider. In case you have provided false data or third parties without your consent to do so, you reserve the right to the immediate destruction of said data in order to protect the right of the owner or holders thereof. Apartamentos Tropicana is committed to fulfilling its obligation of secrecy of personal data and its duty to keep them and will adopt all technical and organizational measures to guarantee the security of personal data and avoid its alteration, loss, unauthorized treatment or access, taking into account the state of the technology, the nature of the stored data and the risks to which they are exposed, all in accordance with the provisions of Royal Decree 1720/2007.
In compliance with the provisions of Law 15/1999, of December 13, on the Protection of Personal Data, we inform you at any time you can exercise the right of access, rectification, cancellation of your personal data. To do this you can contact us by email email@example.com


Nothing will change the fact that law school admissions are the epitome of the proverbial dog-eat-dog scenario. Many people from all walks of life are trying to gain admittance into law programs around the world, and for reasons that we will soon uncover some of these programs have become extremely selective. Here to help you out with that are five helpful law school admission tips.
1. Admission into Law School Comes Down to Two Scores
Believe it or not, admission to law school boils down to two scores: your GPA and the LSAT. Everything from that point on is a standard college application, but make no mistake, those two scores will ultimately decide your fate. These additional materials consist of specific essays and a (typically at least three) letters of recommendation. Take care to ensure that you put your best foot forward with your application, do not slack on the essay(s), and request letters from advisers, colleagues, and mentors who can vouch for you.
2. Yep, The LSAT and Your GPA Really are that Important
It doesn’t matter if you received your bachelors in cyber security from Boston University, or a bachelor in Art History from UC Berkeley, your LSAT and GPA scores matter due to the fact that they directly affect the school’s overall ranking. As such, the admissions dean in charge of your application will want to ensure that the ranking stays close to what it is. The higher the ranking, the more favorably the school is perceived, the more people are enticed to apply to the school.
3. More on the LSAT
Here is something very important to keep in mind regarding the LSAT: experts on law school acceptance procedures advise applicants to not worrying about taking the test multiple times if their first score is already high enough. The school evaluating you will only consider your highest score. This is largely due to the fact that schools have altered their policies concerning multiple scores, making them less rigorous than they used to be.
4. About that GPA
Along with a good LSAT score, you will want your GPA sitting somewhere around 3.5. Do be aware that if your GPA is close to or below 2.5, even alongside a decent LSAT score, your application will likely be rejected.
5. Tailor Your Application to the People Processing It
From the perspective of the people processing your application, an increased number of applicants results in a decreased acceptance rate, which is very good for the school as they will then be able to generate more money from application fees and, concurrently, accumulate funds in the form of donations from both alumni and various benefactors.


Sunday, May 9, 2010
"7.4 The Committee notes that the authors' refusal to be drafted for compulsory militaryservice was a direct expression of their religious beliefs which, it is uncontested, were genuinely held and that the authors’ subsequent conviction and sentence amounted to an infringement of their freedom of conscience and a restriction on their ability to manifest their religion or belief. The Committee finds that as the State party has not demonstrated that in the present cases the restrictions in question were necessary, within the meaning of article 18, paragraph 3, it has violated article 18, paragraph 1, of the Covenant.
8. The Human Rights Committee, acting under article 5, paragraph 4, of the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, concludes that the facts before the Committee reveal, in respect of each author, violations by the Republic of Korea of article 18, paragraph 1 of the Covenant."
The Committee also pointed out that the South Korean state is "under an obligation to provide the authors with an effective remedy, including compensation. The State party is under an obligation to avoid similar violations of the Covenant in the future."
Korea Solidarity for Conscientious Objection (KSCO) informed War Resisters' International that a decision on a further 488 cases from South Korea is still pending. She also said that the conscientious objectors intend to sue the South Korean government for compensation.
The Human Rights Committee "wishes to receive from the State party, within 180 days, information about the measures taken to give effect to the Committee's Views."
Sources: Human Rights Committee: Communications Nos. 1593 to 1603/2007, CCPR/C/98/D/1593-1603/2007, 14 April 2010; Email Jungmin Choi, 3 May 2010
Sunday, October 18, 2009
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
A South Korean judge again filed a petition with the Constitutional Court on the constitutionality of the country's Military Service Act in the case of a conscientious objector who refused military service, JoongAng Daily reported on 10 September 2009. The judge claims that clause 1 of article 88 of the Military Service Act - "If a person who has received a draft notice for active duty or Notice of Summons (including Notice of Summons for voluntary enlistment), without justifiable cause, does not report for service within the period specified in the following clauses or refuses the summons, then he shall be sentenced to a prison term of three years or less." - conflicts with Article 19 of the South Korean constitution, which guarantees freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. “The clause in the military service act is unconstitutional by excessively violating freedom of conscience by forcing conscientious objectors to do their military duty and then punishing them,” the judge said.
“Legislators are responsible for creating alternatives to resolve the conflict,” Judge Park said, arguing that punishing conscientious objectors without providing any alternative forms of national service violates the principle that infringements upon basic rights must be minimised.
The country's Constitutional Court last dealt with the question of conscientious objection in 2001.
While the Court ruled back then that clause 1 of article 88 of the Military Service Act is constitutional, it also made some recommendations to the legislator: "The legislator has the duty to relieve the conflict in conscience by providing, to the extent that freedom of conscience specified in Article 19 of the Constitution does not damage public interests or legal order, alternative plans such as other possible options that can take the place of the legal duty or case-by-case exemptions from the legal duty, and if he can not provide such options, then he should at least consider if mitigation or exemption in punishments and penalties imposed for violating the duty can be permitted in order to protect the freedom of conscience.
Therefore, the legislator should earnestly consider whether there is a plan that can relieve the conflict between freedom of conscience and the public interest of national security and make the two interests coexist in harmony, whether there is an alternative plan that can protect the conscience of objectors to military service while preserving the public interest of national security, and whether our society has matured to the point where it can now show understanding and tolerance toward conscientious objectors, and even if the legislator decides, upon further review, to not adopt a system of alternative service, it should be considered whether the legislature would move in a direction to help protect conscience by having organizations that apply the law act in a manner that is legally more friendly to conscience."
Since then, the Human Rights Committee of the United Nations has decided on two individual complaints from South Korea. In its decision on Yeo-Bum Yoon and Mr. Myung-Jin Choi vs. Republik of Korea, the Human Rights Committee came to the conclusion that not to provide for conscientious objection is a violation of the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion.
Since then, the former South Korean government had originally announced in September 2007 to introduce the right to conscientious objection. However, the present government backtracked on this promise, citing opinion polls as an excuse.
Presently, almost 500 individual complaints of conscientious objectors are pending at the Human Rights Committee. These, plus the new petition to the Constitutional Court, might increase pressure on the South Korean government to finally comply with its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and to recognise the right to conscientious objection.
Sources: JoongAng Daily: Draft dodger reignites row over military duty, 10 September 2009; War Resisters' International: Country report and updates: Korea, South, 23 March 2009; War Resisters' International: South Korea: Constitutional Court decides against right to conscientious objection, CO-Update No 1, September 2004; Constitutional Court of Korea: Decision of the Constitutional Court of Korea on Conscientious Objection, 26 August 2004; War Resisters' International: Landmark decision of UN Human Rights Committee on right to conscientious objection, CO-Update No 27, February 2007; Human Rights Committee: Communications Nos. 1321/2004 and 1322/2004 : Republic of Korea. 23/01/2007. CCPR/C/88/D/1321-1322/2004. (Jurisprudence); War Resisters' International: South Korea to legalise conscientious objection, CO-Update No 33, October 2007; War Resisters' International: South Korea: No rights for conscientious objectors, CO-Update No 44, January 2009
Published in CO-Update, October 2009, No. 51
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
The armed Forces are War-Making Machines
Declaration of conscientious objection - Jungmin Oh
originally published 09 Apr 2009 — war resisters international
To be liberated or to be incarcerated? It is an unavoidably acute question. The world we live in, at the global level, is constantly at war. Not surprisingly, as of the beginning of January 2009, we can see the war currently continuing in Gaza. The 20th century is remembered as an age of wars and presumably so will be the 21st. The US government started the 'war on terror' against Iraq after the 11 September attacks. The Iraq war was nothing but another dreadful war. Not only were the nation state of Iraq and the terrorists deemed to be enemies of the US, but the US clearly declared this was a war against evil. Clarifying who is evil requires great care. Nonetheless, we have observed that any person or group, especially anti-war groups and Muslims, can be regarded as 'evil'. The fact that the concept of 'evil' is too abstract to be defined may lead to a situation where, at one time or another, citizens of a country as well as people outside it are considered to be enemies. An enemy can now exist anywhere regardless of the borders among nation states. When we ourselves at any time can be labelled as an enemy, it can possibly be said that at that moment we live in the age of wars.
The South Korean government have been taking part in the war in Iraq. In 2003, it decided to send troops there despite the lack of proof that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. Despite the daily demonstration against this decision, and the kidnapping and beheading by Iraqi militants of a South Korean, Kim Sun-il, the government didn't cancel the deployment plan. Instead, it introduced an Anti-Terrorism Act, based on their view that the people are potential terrorists. This was exactly the same as what happened in the US.
I was among the crowd protesting against the war in Iraq and the deployment of Korean troops. Despite our efforts, South Korean troops were sent. In the end, it was revealed that Iraq didn't have any weapons of mass destruction, which meant the US government was wrong. Notwithstanding, the South Korean government and the people who supported the government's decision neither apologised for their lie nor took any responsibility for the result - an absolutely intolerable reaction.
I believe the armed forces are simply just one of national institutions whose reason for existence is to prepare for wars. The armed forces always prepare for a war, even when there is no war. Hence, the military is by no means 'an organisation which prevents a war'. In fact, it is an organisation that makes war. I do not find any reason for which I ought to do my military service in this kind of armed force. Refusing to be called up follows ineluctably from my determination to liberate myself instead of living imprisoned as a human being living in a so-called 'the age of war'.
A War is Incompatible with Democracy
War cannot be compatible with democracy. Rather, war is a retreat from democracy. Article 5 of the South Korean constitution states that 'the Republic of Korea endeavours to maintain international peace and renounces all aggressive wars'. Accordingly, the South Korean government's has breached the constitution in sending troops to Vietnam and Iraq, wars that we avoidable and aggressive, not in self-defence. The US government presented the war on Iraq as 'preventive war'. If this invasion was not an aggressive war, which war can be considered aggressive? The South Korean government have definitely been infringing democracy by breaking the constitution. Not only will respect for the constitution be restored, but also there will be no democracy until the government stop doing such iniquitous things. I have decided, in a desperate resort to defend our democracy, not to do military service on behalf of the government which neither apologise for the result caused by their participation of the aggressive wars nor take any responsibility for that.
Democracy is constituent power
Democracy in Korea was again set back in July and August 2004. The Korean Supreme Court, on 15 July 2004, found conscientious objectors guilty, while the South Korean Constitutional Court, on 26 August 2004, rejected a constitutional challenge to article 88 of the Military Service Act. I am against these nationalistic decisions which state that the 'duty of national defence' is more important than 'individual's freedom of conscience'. As long as such decisions continue to be made, the right to freedom will remain infringed by nationalistic reasoning. Underlying a written constitution is the practice of the people. Article 1, Section 2 of the South Korean constitution states that 'the sovereignty of the Republic of Korea resides in the people, and all state authority emanates from the people'. This means the source of power to establish a constitution, constituent power, originates from the people. A constitutional code is temporary: it can be amended by constituent power whenever needed. A duty of national defence and a nation itself cannot exist unless a member of a nation exists. Therefore, it is the people's will, not nation's one, which should be respected. This is what I think democracy is.
This is the reason for my objection to military service. I feel guilt towards my parents. This pain may be the same as what other conscientious objectors, their family, lovers, friends and their supporters have gone through up until now. I would really like to apologise to my parents for my decision to object military service while I also would like to console other conscientious objectors. I hope the step we take today will lead to another pleasurable step on our way to democracy.
On Tuesday, January 6, 2009,
May 15th 2009 International Conscientious Objector's Day
War Resisters International has an annual conference. This year's conferencen will take place in Seoul and focus on the situation of Conscientious Objection in South Korea.
Non-violence training: May 10-14th at Ilsan Han River Methodist Church
Participation fee: 40,000 won (10,000 won for one event)
Direct Action: May 15th Somewhere in downtown Seoul
Members of the non-violence training workshops will decide on the direct action together.
International Conference: May 15th 1pm Conscientious Objectors and Peace Activists from Greece, Macedonia, USA, Eritrea, Israel will share their experiences and particular circumstances.
Peace Concert: May 16th 7pm
A Variety of Cultural Events including a Fashion show, Performance, Story Garden, Video, etc...
To register for the event, send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.org
For more detailed information see our website at http://www.corights.net/2009coday
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
All South Korean male citizens are conscripted to perform military service for 2 years. While most people reluctantly succumb to the extreme state and social pressure to serve, a small but increasingly vocal number of individuals are choosing go to prison instead of joining the military. For adhering to their principles, they are punished with a prison sentence of a year and a half, a permanent criminal record, and social stigma. There is currently no alternative option given to those who object to serving in the military.
There are 450 objectors now in prison. Their reasons for objection are varied. While the majority of them have religious reasons (mostly Jehovah's witnesses) others have political or moral beliefs and are active in the peace movement that has been growing during the last several years in Korea.
Eun-gook (Eun-guk/은국), a traditional Korean medicine doctor, is one peace activist who declared his objection last February. His declaration was made during a press conference in Seoul on the day he was supposed to enlist.
In March 2003, Eun-guk was involved in one of the anti-war peace activist groups in Iraq where the United States proclaimed war and the Korean government decided to dispatch Korean soldiers. Since then, Eun-gook kept thinking about objecting to his conscription for the last 6 years.


A hearing was held last month for Samuel’s request to invalidate his contract with Brave Entertainment. Samuel’s side had mentioned not receiving a proper payment statement from Brave Entertainment and being forced to participate in the CEO’s personal events as some of the reasons to invalidate his contract.
On September 21, Star News revealed an interview with a source close to Samuel who did not reveal their identity. The interviewee started off by saying, “I felt that something was off when the company took him to the Philippines and Japan.”
“When Kim Samuel asked them to show him the statement of accounts for his activities since his debut in January 2015 regardless of whether there had been a profit or a loss, they refused to show it to him. When he started off his solo debut promotions after ‘Produce 101,’ it didn’t seem like it would work out. So we weren’t able to see the statement of accounts for three to four years, and when we finally received it in May 2018, it wasn’t an official statement of accounts, but an unprofessional printout that couldn’t be verified. But when we looked at it closely, there was an item that indicated a loss of 600 million won (approximately $506,800) from his promotions as 1PUNCH.”
Bringing up Samuel’s past activities as part of the duo 1PUNCH with rapper ONE, the source shared, “They never showed Kim Samuel his contract when he promoted with ONE. After their debut, ONE appeared on ‘Show Me the Money’ and immediately left for YG Entertainment, and there was no compensation for damages to the team. It turned out that the contract had no clause about liability for damages. The contract was like a sham, and ONE’s agency at the time is playing dumb about it.”
According to the source, when Brave Entertainment’s lawyer stated at their recent hearing that Samuel had not made any profit through his activities, they were taking into account the loss from his promotions as 1PUNCH.
The interviewee then mentioned the events Samuel attended overseas, namely in Japan and China. Regarding the event in Japan, the source explained, “[Brave Entertainment] hastily got him to sign the contract for the event in Japan as if it were a simple document of consent for overseas travel. It was revealed during the lawsuit that [the company] had received 800 million won (approximately $675,680) on the condition of an exclusive contract with Kim Samuel, that they did not give him the final version of the contract when the contract indicated that they had to, and that the advance payment of 500 million won (approximately $422,300) was omitted from the statement of accounts without his knowledge.”
In regards to the event in China, the source said, “It was an exclusive contract between a certain company and Kim Samuel, but [Brave Entertainment] stated that they could not show him the contract because it was a contract between the two companies that was unrelated to Kim Samuel. Even during the trial, they did not reveal the contract, so [Samuel’s side] said they tried to see the contract by filing a criminal complaint.”
Previously, Samuel sued Brave Entertainment’s CEO Brave Brothers for forgery and fraudulent use of private documents, but the charges were dropped by the police. The interviewee shared more details about the blockchain-related event linked to this lawsuit. “The company used Kim Samuel, a minor, for the CEO’s blockchain business by deceiving and lying to him. The event that Brave Entertainment is referring to is the following: Kim Samuel was used as a decoy at the venue of the BRST coin expo, and at 10 p.m., he was made to sing one song on a small and shabby stage inside a hotel’s conference room that was unrelated to the event. When we protested that they show us the contract because a contract must certainly exist, they reluctantly showed us a contract revealing that there were two more blockchain-related events he had to attend.”
The source emphasized that the primary goal of Samuel’s lawsuit was to terminate his contract with Brave Entertainment, adding, “The money-related issues come second. His contract with Brave Entertainment expires next January, and the lawsuit has been prolonged.”
As a final message, the interviewee commented, “Many kids these days who want to become idols since elementary school sign with an agency and invest their lives and time into their agency with trust in them. When I think about the many teenagers who may be treated unfairly like Kim Samuel, it breaks my heart.”
Regarding the matter, a source from Brave Entertainment stated to Star News, “We are working hard to smoothly resolve the conflict with Samuel.”
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