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Supreme Court decision defines scope of EIA around fossil fuel ’indirect effects’

The Supreme Court has ruled that where there is an inevitable causal link between the development and emissions, the application must assess that effect.”

Where Public Policy Collides: Arbitration V. Insolvency

If the position in the BVI was unsettled, the position was if anything more confused elsewhere.

Breach of contract case fails after Irish court rules general terms of contract didn't apply

The judgment makes it clear that labelling a document as a ‘quote’ does not necessarily preclude it from being deemed an offer capable of acceptance.

Hogan Lovells wins unanimous Supreme Court victory in widely watched case concerning access to mifepristone

The decision overturns an April 2023 decision by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas blocking the distribution of the drug.

Bound to fail? Restraining claims or applications which are totally without merit

The remedies against such litigants – now known as Civil Restraint Orders (“CROs”) and codified in the Civil Procedure Rules – have real bite.

UK case update | Shirland v Charity Commission - consent under section 198 of the Charites Act 2011

This case concerned an appeal by Andrea Shirland against a Charity Commission decision

Hogan Lovells acting in three of the five most influential Unified Patent Court cases named by JUVE Patent

Having three of our cases recognized as the most influential, demonstrates how we continuously strive to be the leading IP practice across major markets

Witness statements in England and Wales

Once the witness is satisfied with their statement, they will be asked to sign a ‘statement of truth’.

Courts shine new light on the use of a single claim form involving multiple claimants

The Court of Appeal in this (Morris) case found that the court was not bound to apply the previous tests referred to as these added unnecessary hurdles

Hargreaves in the Court of Appeal: A Return to Orthodoxy on Withholding Taxes?

The source and treaty points were not appealed to the Court of Appeal

Australian case a warning for insolvency practitioners litigating against insurers

The liquidator also brought an insolvent trading claim against the director, of over AU$26 million for third party creditor debts incurred by Tempo.

58.com, Inc – Grand Court orders post-valuation date disclosure arising from expert's information request

It is common in section 238 proceedings for experts to make information requests of the company for the purposes of preparing their reports.

UK Supreme Court Upholds Anti-Suit Injunction in Support of Foreign-Seated Arbitration

The proceedings culminated in a landmark decision by the Supreme Court handed down on April 23, 2024 upholding the Court of Appeal’s judgment in favor of UniCredit.

Withers KhattarWong secures victory for Huttons in landmark misrepresentation case

The plaintiff claimed for the forfeited sum from Huttons

Australian court confirms pro-arbitration stance

The court sided with ANSTO

Chief Justice Affirms Cayman's Availability for the Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards

The Court referred to the strong public policy imperative in favour of the enforcement of arbitral awards

Dentons successfully defends client in jury trial against more than $51 Million in damages sought

When we presented our case to the jury, it only took one hour of deliberation to return with a verdict favorable to our client.

Take Another Look: Investigation as a Standalone Basis for a Just and Equitable Winding up in the Cayman Islands

The Cayman Courts at least at first instance have developed an approach rooted in case law

Jersey's Royal Court holds that property of invalid non-charitable trusts can go to charity

The Court reached these decisions in Representation of Equiom Trust

Withers secures defense victory for Kraken following month-long trial

The jury returned a complete defense verdict, finding that Payward, Inc. – which operates as Kraken – did not retaliate against the former employee for raising pay disparity concerns

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