33100500_1 4 Belgium v Spain (Barcelona Traction) ICJ 1970 Belgian shareholders in Canadian company with investment in Spain. After Spanish courts/ authorities seized assets, Belgium sought to assert right to espouse diplomatic protection on behalf of shareholders.
Understanding the Best Interest Contract (BIC) Exemption Initially a more controversial part of the initial DOL proposal, the final rule includes a Best Interest Contract exemption that allows a financial institution to receive variable compensation.
What is an 'Exemption' An exemption is a deduction allowed by law to reduce the amount of income that would otherwise be taxed. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers two types of exemptions: personal and dependent exemptions. An example of an exemption is the reduction in taxes granted for dependent children (under the age of 18) living with the tax filer. BREAKING DOWN 'Exemption'