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Ruling suggests growing UPC consensus over doctrine of equivalents

The infringement dispute centred on whether spring-loaded valves in ALPINA’s milk frother fell within C&C’s patent claims, either literally or as equivalents of the direct-closing valves cited in the patent.

BVI derivative claims and the permission stage: Court of Appeal issues key guidance

The BVI Commercial Court refused leave, principally on the basis that the proposed claims lacked a realistic prospect of success.

Dentons secures second major Court victory for Rebel Wilson

This is the second victory by Dentons on behalf of Ms Wilson.

Bermuda Case Insights: Supreme Court Rulings Examine Due Process Rights and Judicial Independence

The proceedings were brought by a judge of the Supreme Court.

Businesses urged to review marketing consent arrangements after CJEU opinion

The case arose from electronic marketing campaigns directed at around 3.9 million people.

Substance Over Form: Cayman Islands Court Stays Specific Performance Claim in Favour of Hong Kong Arbitration

The decision is a useful reminder of how the Court approaches (i) the scope of arbitration clauses

Grand Court Sees Through “Specific Performance” Label And Stays Redemption Claim In Favour Of HKIAC Arbitration

The judgment serves to confirm that the Cayman courts will not allow creative pleadings to undermine an arbitration agreement.

Grove Services Wins in the BVI Court of Appeal: US$230 Million Fraud Claim Stays Out of the BVI

The Bank and the other respondents were represented by London KCs. Grove was represented by Conyers BVI partner Richard Evans, assisted by Associate Gráinne Hussey.

CIETAC clarifies emergency arbitrator powers following Singapore ruling

CIETAC takes a broad view of what qualifies as the "applicable law".

Latham Client SCHUFA Prevails Again in GDPR Litigation Before German Federal Court of Justice

Appeals successful: Federal Court of Justice sets aside orders to provide data access.

Dechert Secures Win for OneTeam Partners in Trading Card Monopoly Suit

The court also rejected the plaintiffs’ allegations concerning Major League Baseball

Female and international diversity in arbitrator appointments reach record highs at LCIA

The LCIA said this figure represents the highest proportion of women ever appointed as arbitrators since it first started formally reporting gender and diversity statistics.

Asleep at the wheel: Jersey directors held liable for £77m

The absence of paperwork therefore weighed against the Directors.

BVI Court of Appeal upholds landmark service out ruling

The Court of Appeal dismissed BTA's appeal on all grounds

High Court clarifies limits of dilapidations claims where landlords plan sustainability upgrades

The landlord brought a dilapidations claim against this tenant in 2024, alleging that they had failed to comply with their obligations to repair the building’s HVAC system.

Bird & Bird secures another important victory in the Court of Appeal for wealth manager XY

The judgment was handed down today in the UK’s Court of Appeal, following the firm successfully defending all claims in the High Court in March 2025.

Ahmed v Uddin: the court considers the factors at play when considering whether to give permission to bring charity proceedings

The High Court held that the financial position of the charity were proceedings to ensue, meant that permission should not be given under section 115 Charities Act 2011.

Ruling offers employers lessons on constructive dismissal in the QFC

Khasawneh said the need to respond promptly and transparently to resignations was also highlighted by the case.

Wood and Ors v Khumalo: Jersey Court holds company directors to account in £77m judgment for transaction at an undervalue

In order for a Jersey Court to make a finding of liability under Article 176, the company must have been insolvent when it entered into the relevant transaction

Singapore court refuses enforcement where PRC law reserves interim measures to courts

It concluded that PRC law reserved all forms of preservation measures

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