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Tax Opposition

Tax Opposition

The Government, the Minister of Finance always needs money. The Tax Receiver collects and has been given privileges to do so since the government does it for us all, right? So, when the Tax Receiver starts to collect, he can hardly be stopped. Fortunately the law provides a reprieve.
— Gert Bergman
September 9, 2015
Tax
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Prescriptive Rights of Property Rights (Real Estate) as from 2000

Prescriptive Rights of Property Rights (Real Estate) as from 2000

What is the status of your right where it concerns property rights in Sint Maarten in 2015? The introduction of Article 106 A in January 2012 might have controversial consequences.
— Jelmer Snow
September 4, 2015
Civil
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Directors’ Liability: A topic with sex appeal!

Directors’ Liability: A topic with sex appeal!

Director's liability in limited liability companies (N.V./B.V.) is appealing due to the potential of holding directors personally responsible for debts, sparking interest from corporate players and creditors. Litigation often becomes personal and emotionally charged for both parties.
— Roeland Zwanikken
July 9, 2015
Civil
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Couterpart Policy (Part II)

Couterpart Policy (Part II)

On January 22, 2015, we posted an opinion about the counterpart policy. Afterwards, the Minister of Public Health, Social Affairs and Labor published a Counterpart Guideline in the National Gazette on April 2, 2015.
— Camiel Koster
August 13, 2015
Administrative
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Speaking of Everything: Bankruptcy

Speaking of Everything: Bankruptcy

Taking you back in time with this Oral's interview with Roeland Zwanikken, speaking about bankruptcy this #ThrowBackThursday.
— Roeland Zwanikken
June 18, 2015
Uncategorized
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St. Maarten Rent Committee decisions deemed invalid/voidable

St. Maarten Rent Committee decisions deemed invalid/voidable

On April 13, 2015, a Sint Maarten court ruled that Rent Committee decisions could be invalid if members weren't appointed by Country Decree, impacting cases since October 10, 2010.
— Joeri Essed
June 25, 2015
Civil
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Speaking of Everything: Mediation

Speaking of Everything: Mediation

Watch Rik Bergman speaking with Oral Gibbes about mediation on YouTube...
— Rick Bergman
June 10, 2015
Civil
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Departure Policy

Departure Policy

After elections, the outgoing Government stays in place until a new Government is formed to ensure the continuity of governance. This outgoing cabinet should, based on unwritten constitutional law, only take the role as caretaker, and thus avoid any controversial decisions.
— Pieter Soons
May 28, 2015
Corp. governance
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