Premier League Sponsorship Rules Ruled Void, Facing Millions in Potential Damages
A UK tribunal declared Premier League sponsorship rules from 2021-2024 void and unenforceable following a Manchester City lawsuit, potentially exposing the league to tens of millions of pounds in damages claims; amended rules from November 2023 remain under legal challenge.
Premier League Sponsorship Rules Ruled Void, Facing Millions in Potential Damages
A UK tribunal declared Premier League sponsorship rules from 2021-2024 void and unenforceable following a Manchester City lawsuit, potentially exposing the league to tens of millions of pounds in damages claims; amended rules from November 2023 remain under legal challenge.
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40% Bias Score
Netherlands Eases 2025 Homebuying Rules
New 2025 regulations in the Netherlands increase the maximum mortgage for single buyers by €17,000 to €16,000, raise the property transfer tax exemption for first-time buyers under 35 to €525,000, and expand the mortgage guarantee scheme coverage to €450,000, with a reduced 0.4% fee.
Netherlands Eases 2025 Homebuying Rules
New 2025 regulations in the Netherlands increase the maximum mortgage for single buyers by €17,000 to €16,000, raise the property transfer tax exemption for first-time buyers under 35 to €525,000, and expand the mortgage guarantee scheme coverage to €450,000, with a reduced 0.4% fee.
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Greece to Hike Tax on Bank-Owned Properties to Boost Housing Supply
The Greek government proposes a 30% ENFIA increase on approximately 9,000 bank-owned residential properties acquired via foreclosures to incentivize faster sales and alleviate the housing shortage, potentially implementing the measure unilaterally despite bank objections.
Greece to Hike Tax on Bank-Owned Properties to Boost Housing Supply
The Greek government proposes a 30% ENFIA increase on approximately 9,000 bank-owned residential properties acquired via foreclosures to incentivize faster sales and alleviate the housing shortage, potentially implementing the measure unilaterally despite bank objections.
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52% Bias Score
Kazakhstan Tightens Bank Card Rules, Curbing Sanctions Circumvention
New regulations in Kazakhstan limit non-resident access to bank cards to 12 months, impacting over 233,000 Russians who obtained IINs in 2024 to bypass sanctions, while also aiming to combat money laundering and protect the Kazakhstani financial system.
Kazakhstan Tightens Bank Card Rules, Curbing Sanctions Circumvention
New regulations in Kazakhstan limit non-resident access to bank cards to 12 months, impacting over 233,000 Russians who obtained IINs in 2024 to bypass sanctions, while also aiming to combat money laundering and protect the Kazakhstani financial system.
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40% Bias Score
Treasury Delays Deadline for Beneficial Ownership Reporting to January 2025
The U.S. Treasury delayed the deadline for millions of small businesses to file a Beneficial Ownership Information report to January 13, 2025, due to legal challenges; about 30% of the estimated 32.6 million eligible businesses had filed by December 1, 2024.
Treasury Delays Deadline for Beneficial Ownership Reporting to January 2025
The U.S. Treasury delayed the deadline for millions of small businesses to file a Beneficial Ownership Information report to January 13, 2025, due to legal challenges; about 30% of the estimated 32.6 million eligible businesses had filed by December 1, 2024.
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44% Bias Score