News & Publications

Legal News

In addition to publishing newsletters on a regular basis, Edlescher issues advisories and alerts to keep our clients informed of breaking news and legal developments.

To receive our publications, please email info@edlescher.com.

7 June 2024

US: Crypto billionaire hit for $40 million in landmark tax fraud case

Billionaire Michael J. Saylor and MicroStrategy, Inc. have been hit by the Washington, D.C., district attorney’s office in a $40 million fraud case. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb took no prisoners

Read More
7 June 2024

LUXEMBOURG: Luxembourg tables amendments to minimum net wealth tax regime and introduces optionality for tax exemption of certain dividend income/capital gains

The Luxembourg government submitted a draft law (Draft Law) to Parliament that modifies the existing minimum net wealth tax regime (NWT) to align it with a ruling of the Luxembourg Constitutional Court.The

Read More
7 June 2024

US: SEC Losing Control? Hedge Fund Transparency Rules Thrown Out

In a recent ruling, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a blow to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), declaring its 2023 regulations on hedge funds and private equity firms as

Read More
7 June 2024

GREEN FINANCE: COP29 set to thoroughly reassess issue of climate finance

The issue of climate finance is planned to be completely reconsidered at COP29, COP28 Director, Climate Finance, Samir Suleymanov said, Trend reports. He made the remark during today’s panel discussion

Read More
5 June 2024

UAE: DFSA enhances its Crypto Token framework, fostering innovation

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) today announced some key amendments to its Crypto Token regime. These changes stem from the proposals outlined in “Consultation Paper 153 – Updates

Read More
5 June 2024

PORTUGAL: Portugal toughens migration rules ahead of upcoming EU elections

The Portuguese government has put an end to an exceptional regime that allowed foreigners to enter Portugal and then apply for a residence permit. Portugal announced a new plan to toughed immigration

Read More
5 June 2024

TAX: Wealthy countries push back as UN moves ahead with global tax plan

Wealth and corporate taxes remain a sticking point between countries at the United Nations negotiating the roadmap for a framework convention on tax, which could herald a radical shake-up of the global

Read More
5 June 2024

US: World’s Largest Bitcoin Holder Settles Massive Tax Fraud Case

A Columbia court has reached a $40 million settlement with Michael Saylor and the software company he founded, MicroStrategy in the largest income tax fraud recovery in Washington’s history. Microstrategy

Read More
5 June 2024

AFRICA: African countries reap highest-ever fiscal benefits from tax transparency

Launched today at the 15th Meeting of the Africa Initiative in Lomé, Togo, Tax Transparency in Africa 2024: Africa Initiative Progress Report shows African countries collected more fiscal revenue through

Read More
5 June 2024

EUROPE: New MiCA Rules Impact European Crypto Users

Binance has announced the implementation of new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) stablecoin rules, effective June 30, 2024, across the European Economic Area (EEA). These regulations will require stablecoins

Read More