By Glenn Hamel-Smith & Jeanelle Pran Changes in corporate structures are often fueled by globalization, technological advancements and economic instability. Global deal-making, through mergers and acquisitions and similar transactions, can define some companies, change the face of entire industries and accelerate growth and shareholder return, and,...
By Debra Thompson On or about 9th December 2022, the Companies Registry of the Registrar General’s Department of the Office of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago began experiencing technical difficulties which disrupted all Companies Registry services except for the collection...
COMPANIES REGISTRY ONLINE SYSTEM ("CROS") On or about December 9, 2022, the Companies Registry of the Registrar General’s Department of the Office of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago began experiencing technical difficulties which prevented all Registry services being available except for...
By Cherie Gopie Vessel abandonment is a problem that concerns marine conservationists and coastal communities around the world. In fact, it is not uncommon for vessels to be abandoned throughout the world including in the territorial waters of Trinidad and Tobago due largely to the expense...
By Catherine Ramnarine In civil litigation, each party has a duty to disclose to the Court and the other parties in the proceedings any documents in their control that are directly relevant to the matters in question in the proceedings. This duty extends not only...
By Miguel Vasquez For decades, the rhetoric that automation will be the precursor to the downfall of humankind has been a central theme of dystopian cinema. As such, in December, 2022, the alarm bells of the belligerent anti-automation populace would have certainly rang, as ChatGPT, a...
By FANTA PUNCH While the excitement of World Cup Qatar 2022 grips us all, recent events demonstrate some of the cultural, political and societal nuances that impact brand commercialization at one of the world’s most lucrative sporting events. Much has been debated about FIFA’s decision to choose...
By Jamila Sealy ESG investing, also known as “sustainable investing” or “impact investing” refers to a type of investment which prioritizes environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors or outcomes. ESG factors are therefore non-financial performance indicators that investors use to assess a company before making...
By Fanta Punch Fans of the immensely successful Netflix production Bridgerton have no doubt been keenly following the recent claim brought by Netflix Worldwide Entertainment LLC ( “Netflix”) against the team of Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear (“Barlow & Bear”) in July 2022 for trade mark...
By Deandra Frederick For businesses who rely on importing goods or raw materials it is undisputed that certainty of supply, fixed classifications for tariff purposes, and the application of appropriate rates of duty are key to fixing prices of goods and stability in local market...
