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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.

Singapore High Court clarifies limits on court challenges to arbitral decisions

For businesses and practitioners, this ruling significantly limits the scope for challenging decisions made by the SIAC in the Singapore courts.

Jersey Court refines its approach to Beddoe applications

This decision builds on previous case law, including The F Charitable Trust [2017] (2) JLR 26

Court judgment highlights practical considerations for DOCA enforcement

The case arose out of a deed of company arrangement (DOCA) entered into by contractor Mikcon Group Australia Pty Ltd after the company entered voluntary administration.

Withers’ victory for Kraken honored among the Daily Journal’s Top Verdicts of 2024

Withers secured a full defense verdict for Kraken in March 2024

A&O Shearman partners with NYCLU to achieve landmark victory in the New York Court of Appeals

The Court definitively held that agencies across the state cannot categorically withhold "unsubstantiated" police disciplinary and misconduct records

No fraud, no dishonesty and no conspiracy - Court grants declarations sought by Withers' clients

In a final judgment after a 17-day trial last year, the Hon Mr Justice Robin Knowles CBE granted the Claimants declaratory relief

Herbert Smith Freehills successfully defends private prosecution of senior executive of UK listed company

The case represents the first reported private prosecution of a listed company executive in the UK as well as the first private prosecution brought by shareholders of a listed company in the UK.

Hong Kong SAR court grants interim measures in aid of an arbitration seated in US

The tribunal then made at least five procedural orders directing parties to reach an agreement on the terms of an escrow agreement to alleviate company A's concerns.

Freezing orders in England and Wales

Freezing orders can also be granted against “persons unknown” in the context of stolen crypto assets, where the identity of the person subject to the order is not known to the applicant.

Irish Supreme Court rules on alleged unlawful credit servicing

The Supreme Court ultimately dismissed Kelly's appeal

States, Advanced Reactor Developer Challenge NRC’s Authority to License Advanced Reactors

Specifically, the lawsuit challenges the NRC’s Utilization Facility Rule of 1956

Australian High Court confirms head contractors fully liable for building defects in NSW

Pafburn in turn appealed that decision to the High Court of Australia

Liquidation of Cayman Islands Segregated Portfolio Companies

While the individual segregated portfolios operate as distinct economic units in respect of their segregated assets and liabilities, they are not separate legal entities.

High Court decision will impact the way retail manufacturers protect brands and designs

This is a significant judgment for the retail and consumer goods sector as non-traditional trade mark registrations,

High Court cases provide summaries for officeholder document disclosure

Liquidators have broad statutory investigative powers to require any person to disclose information in their possession necessary for the liquidators to carry out their functions.

Withers successfully defends clients in high-profile bitcoin-mining dispute

This case is a great demonstration of our strength in representing clients from the CIS region and advising on digital asset disputes, two of our firm's specialisms.

'Interpretive Puzzles': Bruyea v. United States and the Net Investment Income Tax

The Bruyea holding represents the latest and most taxpayer-friendly salvo in the long-running debate about the relationship between the NIIT and the United States's double tax treaty network.

Resolving dispute over a child's ashes: separated parents in dispute

A deceased's wishes are not legally binding.

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