As this new year begins new issues of cybersecurity, Cuban trade, and Chinese global taxation have come into focus. They make for an interesting start of the new year. Here are some particulars:

………… Obama proposing legislation concerning cybersecurity. Privacy & data security top priorities. Gov’t – private cooperation essential. “New Obama Legislation.” Financial Times (1.11.15).

….. Aggressive Virginia-Cuba trade mutually beneficial. Agriculture leads the way via 3 governors. “Virginia and Cuba.” Washington Post (1.8.15).

….. China has now started applying its earlier 1993 worldwide taxation statute to its nationals abroad. “China and Worldwide Taxes.” New York Times (1.7.15).

….. A trade response may be necessary for this state-sponsored cyber attack on a U.S. firm. “National Security & Sony Attack.” Washington Post (12.23.14).