Uncategorized
Tax Amnesty: What is It and Why Does It Matter?
President Joko Widodo’s administration has been trying for almost six months now to get lawmakers to pass a tax amnesty bill into law. The bill has already overcome a bout of political hand-wringing early this year that almost cost the country its powerful anti-corruption agency. And just recently, it found an unexpected driving momentum from…
Read MoreIndonesia's Economic Growth Highest in Asia: President
Jakarta (ANTARA News) – Indonesia’s economic growth is among the highest in Asia despite being affected by the global economic slowdown, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) stated. “Indonesia’s economy in the first quarter of 2016 grew by 4.91 percent. In fact, in the second quarter of this year, the national economy registered a growth of 5.18…
Read MoreCONSTITUTIONAL COURT VIEW IN THE ANNULMENT OF THE ELUCIDATION OF ARTICLE 70 OF ARBITRATION LAW
“The petitioners who submitted a judicial review of Elucidation of Article 70, Law No. 30/1999, assumed the phrase must be proven by a court decision in the Elucidation of Article 70, has stricken off the allegation elements which contained in Article 70. This would lead to a new norm which is not consistent. “ Some…
Read MoreREGISTERING PROCEDURE OF ARBITRATION AWARD BEFORE THE DISTRICT COURT
The arbitration award should be implemented voluntarily by the parties. However, if this does not occur, in order to be executed with the enforcement of the courts, it must be registered in advance to have the executorial power. According to Law No. 30 of 1999 regarding Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (“Arbitration Law”), an arbitration…
Read MoreLegal Mini Workshop August 25, 2016
Tak jarang banyak Perusahaan dihadapkan pada aksi buruh atau gugatan yang diajukan oleh Karyawan terkait dengan isu ketenagakerjaan. Perusahaan yang baik tentunya dapat menciptakan hubungan ketenagakerjaan yang harmonis antara Perusahaan dan Karyawan. Temukan strategi jitu mengelola isu ketenagakerjaan dalam Legal Mini Workshop: “STRATEGI MEMPERKUAT POSISI PERUSAHAAN SEBELUM TIMBUL MASALAH KETENAGAKERJAAN” Bersama : Lita Paromita…
Read MoreALL CLAIM LESS THAN 200 MILLION MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE SMALL CLAIM COURT
“Unlike a common civil lawsuit, in The Small Claim Court Process, the judge must be handed down its decision within 25 working days since the first day of the hearing.“ Pursuant to the Supreme Court Regulation Number 2 Of 2015 on Small Claim Court Procedures, The Supreme Court has provided a new procedure for civil case with…
Read MoreGUIDELINES TO LIQUIDATE COMPANY IN INDONESIA
Pursuant to Company Law, the Company shall be dissolved by several matters and one of which is liquidation according to shareholder’s decision in General Meeting of Shareholders. The Board of Directors (“BOD”), Board of Commissioners (“BOC”) or one or more shareholders representing at least 1/10 of the total shares with voting rights could propose liquidation…
Read MoreUndangan #Seminaramadhan: ''Memahami Waris Dalam Perspektif Islam Dan Hukum''
Wariskan Harta atau Sengketa? Warisan kadang bisa menjadi permasalahan keluarga akibat kurangnya pemahaman atau tidak adilnya pembagian. Berangkat dari fenomena tersebut, BPL Foundation bekerjasama dengan JPMI DKI Jaya, SMART Consulting, BP Lawyers, dan Pro Legal mengusung kajian dengan tema: ”Memahami Waris Dalam Perspektif Islam Dan Hukum” Temukan solusi dalam penanganan waris secara singkat, padat dan…
Read MoreExperts Highlight Four Regional-Regulation Issues Believed to Be Deterring Investment
The government is redoubling its efforts to improve the investment climate in Indonesia, and this can be seen in the issuance of 12 economic policy packages during the course of the last year. Despite these efforts though, President Joko Widodo has admitted that efforts to improve the investment climate initiated by central government will prove…
Read MoreMay Day: Reviewing Various Court Decisions on Labor
Last Sunday, which falls on May the 1st, workers from all over the world including those from Indonesia, gathered in public squares to mark the International Workers’ Day also known as “May Day”. Despite the rapid development on protection of workers’ entitlements, clash between employers and employees is somewhat inevitable. In commemoration of this year’s…
Read More