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DLA Piper wins key ruling for TransPerfect, significantly narrowing federal class action

The court granted DLA Piper’s motion to dismiss in substantial part

Wave of Lawsuits Targets 401(k)s Using American Century TDFs

Mr. Wozniak discussed why fiduciary review of TDFs must take into account each fund's structure

Hong Kong SAR court halts ‘fraud arbitration’, confirming strict limits on reopening awards

The court held that CNG also failed to establish the high threshold for a fraud-based set aside claim by citing unreliable whistleblower evidence

Bermuda Case Insights: Re Bittrex Global (Bermuda) Ltd (In Liquidation)

The judgment confirms, for the first time at appellate level in Bermuda

Who guards the protectors and appointors? Powers and conflicts in Hong Kong trusts

The judgment provides valuable guidance on the role of such power holders in Hong Kong law-governed trusts and underscores the importance of trust planning to mitigate the risk of disputes.

Need for broader protections highlighted as judge makes first SLAPP ruling under ECCTA

"The judgment is noteworthy as this was the first SLAPP strike-out application under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023,” she explained.

Supreme Court of Victoria scrutinises hybrid arbitration clause for the first time

The Supreme Court held it was “inconceivable” that commercially experienced parties with legal advice were unaware of the structural differences between the ICC and the Resolution Institute

Bird & Bird secures landmark ruling for Fender protecting iconic Stratocaster® design

The case involved electric guitars offered by a China-based manufacturer

Bruce v Chapter One (Jersey) Limited

A disciplinary meeting took place conducted by the same independent HR adviser and director who conducted the investigation.

Compulsory liquidation and creditor costs: When will non-applicant creditors recover their legal costs as an expense of the liquidation?

The company had opposed that application and instead sought to be placed into administration under section 374 of the Law.

NSW court rules on former building code concession relating to combustible cladding installation

The court’s decision in the Star Casino case reinforces that the former clause 2.4 of specification C1.1 of the BCA

The Singapore High Court reaffirms the finality of ICSID awards against sovereign states

In the decision that resonates across the global investment arbitration landscape, the Singapore High Court dismissed the Kingdom of Spain’s application to set aside the Registration Order of an ICSID

Dentons Lee Secures Supreme Court Reversal in Golf Course Copyright Dispute

The Supreme Court recognized that a golf course design may qualify for copyright protection

‘Subject to contract’ wording meant agreement was not binding, says judge

After lawyers for WSP and Ballymore exchanged further emails on amendments to the draft agreement

ICC Court of Arbitration marks highest-ever pending caseload in 2025

ICC’s alternative disputes resolution centre received 65 new requests, similar to previous years

Eversheds Sutherland secures historic Irish Supreme Court victory over ownership of world-famous artist’s stained-glass windows

The dispute arose after Bewley’s claimed to have sold the windows to its parent company as part of an internal financing arrangement

Jensen v ICWI: Cayman Court clarifies when claims against insurers can be made directly under section 15(1) of the Vehicle Insurance (Third Party Risks) Act

Acting on behalf of the Insurance Company of the West Indies (Cayman) Ltd, Ogier successfully defended the claim that the statutory obligation under section 15(1) was not triggered.

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