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French subcontractor law sparks disputes and discussion 50 years on

This approach was confirmed by a recent ruling by the French Supreme Court

Case offers guidance on Australian administrators' ability to remove and replace directors

Sections 201G and 203C of the Act are relevant to the appointment and removal of directors.

Hostile parties, prospective costs orders and confidentiality: The Cayman Islands Courts’ approach to trust proceedings

The Court did accept that were the trust fund much smaller, there might have been much more force in this prejudice point if D4 could not repay any funds advanced.

Sinclair v Domaille: a case of directors, shareholders and unfair prejudice under Guernsey Law

Sinclair gives clarity that quasi-partnership principles are inapplicable when a shareholder is not actively managing the company

Gift aid and the case of Harvey v Revenue and Customs Commissioners

The joint appellants in the case lost their appeal against discovery assessments and closure notices raised against them by HM Revenue and Customs which resulted in a substantial increase in their personal tax liabilities.

UK Motor Finance Cases: Supreme Court Appeal

Intervening in the case, the NFDA took a similar stance to the Appellants — that motor dealers should not be considered fiduciaries — and disagreed that, in accepting commissions, the dealers had taken bribes.

Advising on a successful Court of Appeal decision upholding freezing and disclosure orders

The Appellants challenged the ruling on five grounds.

Charity trustee overturns disqualification order made resulting from offensive social media conduct (Mond v Charity Commissioner for England and Wales)

This case is the first example of a trustee overturning a disqualification order issued by the Commission under section 181A(7).

Supreme Court underscores high standards expected of fiduciaries

Judicial precedent ensures consistency and predictability in the application of the law, and in this instance, provides a clear framework within which fiduciaries must operate.

Dentons Tax experts secure victory for S.N.A Group in Federal Court taxation dispute

The Taxpayers argued that these service fees were incurred in the ordinary course of business

Earnout submissions challenged

The court disagreed.

WA Supreme Court confirms insurance bonds are as good as cash

The court found that the object of the relevant clause is to permit the bond holder to call upon it before any dispute is determined and 'allocate risk'.

Short-form mergers: the final word in Changyou

The point was first determined as a preliminary issue in favour of the dissenters at first instance

German courts have repeatedly found unilateral price increases or service changes in B2C subscription contracts to be unlawful

The corresponding clauses often do not uphold before German courts.

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