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Macfarlanes secures landmark strike-out for PRS in collective action over royalty distribution policies

The judgment relates to Mr Rowntree’s application to pursue collective proceedings against PRS

Status misclassification: WRC applies Irish Supreme Court guidance to RTÉ case

This decision highlights the challenges in defining the true nature of working relationships.

Jardine Strategic: Privy Council rejects efforts to shut dissenters out, abolishes 138-year old privilege rule with likely impact on Cayman Islands' Torchlight exception

The Privy Council dismissed the appeal, holding that a shareholder's standing is not restricted to only those shareholders who took their interest before the Notice Date

Hong Kong and Australian courts recognise principles of segregation in Cayman SPCs

The Hong Kong High Court expressly confirmed the validity of ring-fencing of assets in different SPs in an SPC structure.

Hong Kong and Australian courts recognise principles of segregation in Cayman SPCs

The Hong Kong High Court expressly confirmed the validity of ring-fencing of assets in different SPs in an SPC structure.

Mauritius as an Ideal Seat for Arbitration

Mr Desai argued that the arbitration clause governed the initial contract only and for which he had already been paid.

PRC: Supreme People’s Court Sets New Benchmarks with Latest Judicial Interpretation and Model Cases

Strictly limiting the abuse of non-compete clauses to balance employees’ freedom of employment choice a

Reed Smith secures time served sentence in DOJ crypto case

Initially the Department of Justice had characterized the case as a $577 million fraud matter, calling it one of the largest crypto fraud cases ever

Wrongful dismissal in Hong Kong: Lessons for employers across Asia

The Plaintiff, Mr. Hu, was employed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Alba Asia Limited on a three-year fixed-term contract.

Appleby’s Immersive ‘Moot Court’ Project Brings Law to Life for Bermuda Interns

Appleby looks forward to welcoming next year’s moot competition

Departing employee, departing data: Singapore High Court clarifies confidentiality duties and offers lessons for employers

A recent Singapore High Court decision, Hayate Partners Pte Ltd v Rajan Sunil Kumar [2025] SGHC 41, provides crucial insights into the legal protections available to employers

Issue estoppel in action: Singapore High Court rejects repeated challenge to arbitration award and proceedings

The Singapore Courts remain firm in their support for procedural finality and judicial economy

Court overturns privilege ‘shareholder rule’ in welcome development for companies

The Privy Council has notably held that the rule should no longer be recognised in England

Singapore Court of Appeal sets high bar for fraud in trade finance

The Court also found that CAO's presentation of the LOI was an inducive cause for BCP to disburse payment, which led to BCP's loss of money.

Irish Supreme Court revises test for dismissal of delayed proceedings

In this briefing, the Dispute Resolution team in Dublin provides a deep dive into the decision in a case study of Kirwan v Connors & Ors 2025 IESC 21.

Bermuda Court confirms personal right of action of company directors to end wrongful exclusion

In response, the Company’s then-Board instituted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan (Poison Pill) intended to prevent Saba from acquiring more shares in the Company.

High Court of South Africa develops common law to address jurisdiction over foreign entities

This judgment marks a significant development in South African common law

Ropes & Gray Secures Full Exoneration for Pro Bono Client Charles Collins After 31 Years of Wrongful Conviction

Ropes & Gray worked with the Innocence Project and the Post-Conviction Justice Unit of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office

High Court grants injunctions against Cambridge University protestors

The court found that the rights of Cambridge University as the landowner

Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Guernsey

A foreign judgment of the courts of a Reciprocating Country (as defined in the various Ordinances specifying reciprocating jurisdictions) may be enforceable in Guernsey under the 1957 Law

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