as in governments
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
the United States has no jurisdiction over Cuba
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The regulatory environment has matured significantly, with major jurisdictions introducing comprehensive frameworks that balance innovation with consumer protection.
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Roomy Khan, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Map of the Gulf of Mexico and its maritime jurisdictions.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2025
Temporary fences have been erected around the perimeter of the Capitol, additional security checks are in effect for staff and media, and personnel from multiple law enforcement agencies and jurisdictions are present at the Capitol ahead of the certification Monday.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
By contrast, jurisdictions such as Tokyo and Seoul prioritize building in-house expertise, which not only reduces their dependency on consultants but also ensures tighter control over budgets and timelines.
—Ankit Mishra, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
But a federal judge in Manhattan last month ruled in New York’s favor to continue the plan, and barring any last minute injunction in other jurisdictions, the tolling is set to start Sunday morning.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
Companies like Trident Trust must now weigh the reputational and legal risks of serving clients who may be seeking to exploit offshore jurisdictions for tax evasion.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This consideration is also essential for vendors operating across multiple markets, where compliance nuances can vary significantly between EU and non-EU jurisdictions.
—Dimitar Dimitrov, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
In September some jurisdictions started signing a multilateral instrument for implementing the subject-to-tax rule.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Roomy Khan, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Map of the Gulf of Mexico and its maritime jurisdictions.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2025
Temporary fences have been erected around the perimeter of the Capitol, additional security checks are in effect for staff and media, and personnel from multiple law enforcement agencies and jurisdictions are present at the Capitol ahead of the certification Monday.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
By contrast, jurisdictions such as Tokyo and Seoul prioritize building in-house expertise, which not only reduces their dependency on consultants but also ensures tighter control over budgets and timelines.
—Ankit Mishra, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
But a federal judge in Manhattan last month ruled in New York’s favor to continue the plan, and barring any last minute injunction in other jurisdictions, the tolling is set to start Sunday morning.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
Companies like Trident Trust must now weigh the reputational and legal risks of serving clients who may be seeking to exploit offshore jurisdictions for tax evasion.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This consideration is also essential for vendors operating across multiple markets, where compliance nuances can vary significantly between EU and non-EU jurisdictions.
—Dimitar Dimitrov, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
In September some jurisdictions started signing a multilateral instrument for implementing the subject-to-tax rule.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Jurisdictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jurisdictions. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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