It’s been almost a decade since the United Nations child rights committee last examined Jordan’s record on children’s rights.
Judicial scrutiny could sink new Florida law banning Chinese property ownership
Florida has deemed seven nations, including China, ‘foreign countries of concern’ and restricted some real estate purchases by their citizens.
How a Stolen Nepali Statue Found Its Way Home
A long-lost Vajradhara sculpture that resurfaced in a Hong Kong collection highlights scholars’ responsibility to mediate between communities and the art market.
Afghan refugees fear homelessness as landlords ‘refuse to rent’ to them
Exclusive: Home Office told thousands who fled the Taliban to fend for themselves – now they can’t find places to live …
Upset about the Iraq War? Blame Iraqis
The recent release of Sir John Chilcot’s inquiry into the origins of the Iraq War has predictably inspired recriminations about that country’s disintegration into political turmoil and …
Baker McKenzie and Withers Eye Big Mandates From Global PE Firms’ Newly-Established Real Estate Teams in Japan
Attracted by high yield spreads with Japan’s low interest rates, many global private equity funds are building out their teams to incorporate real estate into their strategy.
Lack of knowledge, awareness of copyright decried
Artistes and copyright officials said that there was lack of knowledge and awareness about copyright and such lacking would not bring fruitful results. They also said that there was no alternative to …
Pakistan deploys troops to halt unrest after ex-leader Khan ordered held on new corruption charges
Pakistan’s government has called out the military in provinces roiled by violence following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
China poses a threat to intellectual property, targets sugar alternative
Bonumose CEO and co-founder Ed Rogers tells ‘Mornings with Maria’ that China copied his company’s unpublished patent for the sugar alternative and won the litigation against them ‘at great cost.’ …
Property Tycoon’s Frank Gehry Flat Put Up for Sale by Creditors
The fallout from China’s crackdown on real-estate debt results in several seized properties in Hong Kong hitting the market.