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Employer's liability for employee's misconduct
We are currently having the following incident, please help me research and advise on a solution: - On June 20, 2024, an employee of my company used too much force to the elevator control panel of the building where we rent an office, leading to it being cracked and damaged. - The Building Management Board […]
Q&A about patent filling in Vietnam
Question: How many prosecution/office actions are issued on an average for patent applications in Vietnam? SBLAW: There are 3 main types of notifications during the examination process, in details: - Formality examination notification: If a patent application has formal defect(s), a notification of formality examination result will be issued. Otherwise, if there is no formal […]
Establishing a representative office in Vietnam for foreign traders
With rapid economic development and a favorable investment environment, Vietnam is increasingly attracting the interest of international businesses and foreign traders. In this context, establishing a representative office in Vietnam is an appealing opportunity to expand business scale and enter new markets. Indeed, numerous clients from around the world have expressed their strong desire to […]
Procedures for applying for an event organization license
Question: Company X wants to rent a hotel room to organize discuss, display and introduce product, specifically cosmetics. Please advise on procedures to apply for an event license. SB Law: Thank you for your interest in our legal consulting services. Regarding your query about the procedures for obtaining an event organization license, we advise as […]
Introduction of service for applying for enterprise registration certificate for study abroad consulting services
Are you looking to venture into the field of study abroad consulting and need a strong legal foundation to kickstart your business operations while ensuring high-quality services for your students? According to regulations, operating in the field of study abroad consulting is a conditional business, therefore, to engage in this field, you need to obtain […]
Foreign Loan Registration
Our company currently has a short-term loan from the Thailand parent company. We are considering converting this loan into a medium or long-term loan to support an investment project. Could you please advise if this conversion is possible? If so, what legal regulations must we adhere to, and what is the specific process? According to […]
What’s new on regulations on penalties for administrative violations in the field of industrial property effective from july 2024
The Government issued Decree No. 46/2024/ND-CP dated May 04, 2024 amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree No. 99/2013/ND-CP dated August 29, 2013 regulating penalties for violations Administration in the field of industrial property has been amended and supplemented with a number of articles according to Decree No. 126/2021/ND-CP dated December 30, 2021. […]
Regulations on Child Labor in Vietnam
The issue of child labor remains a pressing global concern, and Vietnam is no exception. As a developing nation, Vietnam faces challenges in establishing and strictly managing child labor regulations while balancing economic development and social welfare. Regulations on Child Labor in Vietnam Vietnam has established a legal framework to address the issue of child […]