In a recent decision in case no. 4A_507/2021 (in Italian), the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (SFSC) set out the requirements for a valid conclusion…
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- Hong Kong and China: The passing of the Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Bill
- United States: Washington, DC Circuit’s ruling in Honeywell reins in large false claims act damages
- Australia: Significantly increased CCA/ACL penalties and prohibitions on Unfair Contract Terms are on the horizon
- Global Attorney-Client Privilege Guide
- Canadian Federal Court of Appeal Slams the Door on Buy-Side Conspiracy Claims
- Hague Judgments Convention 2019 to enter into force
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Hong Kong and China: The passing of the Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Bill
In brief The long overdue “Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Bill” (“RE Bill”) was passed by the Hong Kong Legislative…
United States: Washington, DC Circuit’s ruling in Honeywell reins in large false claims act damages
In brief On 30 August 2022, the DC Circuit ruled in United States v. Honeywell International, Inc. that the pro tanto rule applies to damages in…
Australia: Significantly increased CCA/ACL penalties and prohibitions on Unfair Contract Terms are on the horizon
The Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Bill 2022 will, for the first time, apply penalties to unfair contract terms and will increase…
The most comprehensive guide of its kind, the Global Attorney-Client Privilege Guide is an interactive resource covering the law and best practices on privilege in 34…
Introduction In Mohr v National Hockey League, 2022 FCA 145, the Canadian Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) dismissed an appeal from a motion to…
It has been confirmed that the Hague Judgments Convention (“Convention”) will enter into force following the accession of the European Union (excluding Denmark) and…
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