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Kenya Court of Appeal declares Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional over inadequate public participation

JURIST

The Kenya Court of Appeal at Nairobi delivered a judgement Wednesday rendering the controversial Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional. The Finance Bill 2023 was tabled before the National Assembly on May 4, 2023. It was later assented to by the president on June 26, 2023 and became Finance Act 2023.

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Kenya Supreme Court stays judgement declaring 2023 Finance Act unconstitutional

JURIST

The Supreme Court of Kenya delivered a judgement on Tuesday issuing an order of a stay of execution of the ruling of the Court of Appeal which rendered the Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional in its entirety. The revenue authority would also have to refund taxes collected under the Finance Act 2023 yet no allocation for refund exists.

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Kenya dispatch: violent police crackdown on anti-Finance Bill protesters prompts outrage

JURIST

On Tuesday, June 18, and Thursday, June 20, Kenyan youth took to the streets of Nairobi’s Central Business District to protest against the proposed Finance Bill 2024 during its first and second readings. Despite the protests, the Finance Bill passed its second reading with 204 Members of Parliament voting in favor and 115 against.

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How to Get Your Case Considered for Financing

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By now, most lawyers have read something about litigation financing and how it can help bring resources to mitigate expenses and keep lawyers focused on cases. How can your firm obtain financing on a case? But how exactly does that work?

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Empower Your Firm: The Modern Guide To Litigation Financing

This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients. From multimillion-dollar funding, to no-interest deferred payment options for your court reporting and deposition needs, our guide walks you through the entire process.

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US jury convicts Mozambique ex-finance minister for money laundering and $2B fraud

JURIST

A US federal jury on Thursday convicted Manuel Chang, a former finance minister of Mozambique, of conspiracy to commit fraud and money laundering for his involvement in a two billion dollar loan fraud to fund fishing projects. The charges can lead to a prison sentence of up to 20 years. Chang was extradited to New York in 2023.

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Malaysia’s former finance minister charged under anti-corruption act

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Malaysia’s former finance minister, Tun Abdul Daim bin Zainuddin, was charged Monday for failing to comply with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) order to declare his assets. Zainuddin served as finance minister from 1984 to 1991 and 1999 to 2001.

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10 Zen Ways to Manage Cash Flows with Contract Intelligence

Cash flow management especially can be a top priority for finance, procurement, and other business leaders. When you have instant access to your contract data, making strategic decisions in tough times (and good times) becomes much easier.