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On 16 January 2024, the Supreme People’s Court of China published ten court cases on judicial review of arbitration. Case 3 recognized the validity of an arbitration agreement on arbitration in China administrated by a foreign arbitration institution. Previously, another court case published by the SPC in 2022 had already determined that an arbitral award […]
Swiss courts ruled on 78 serious cases of economic crime in 2022, ten more than in 2021, according to a study by KPMG consulting firm with actual numbers of cases are meanwhile likely to be much higher, since many go unreported. What are the most common types of white-collar crimes committed in Switzerland? Most of […]
Employment law is one of the fastest-changing areas of law in California. Every year, several important new labor laws take effect, and 2024 is no different. California enacted several new employment laws for 2024. What are the key changes and what do employers need to prepare for? There were dozens of changes. However, the ones […]
Empowering Couples through Family Law - Meet Nicki Mitchell, Partner at Jones Myers. Matrimonial financial disputes concerning high-value assets are often more complex and challenging. What types of assets are considered in high-value disputes? Assets vary from case to case. In higher-value cases, gaining a full understanding of the asset base is often a challenge. […]
Richard Buxton, a seasoned legal professional with over five decades of experience, delves into the transformative power of civil and commercial mediation, shedding light on its role in resolving disputes and shaping the future of conflict resolution.
Patricia Fersch, a seasoned practitioner in matrimonial and family law with three decades of experience in New York City, offers invaluable perspectives on divorce proceedings. In this interview, she delves into crucial considerations such as the necessity of legal representation, types of divorce in New York, the divorce process timeline, mediation as an option, child […]
HEUKING is one of the largest law firms in Germany, with more than 400 lawyers in eight major cities. Martin is the firm's co-head for the Public Sector and Public Procurement practice group. During his career, he has been involved in many landmark infrastructure projects in Germany. His Hamburg-based team of ten includes professionals specialised […]
Intellectual Property Infringement Matters and Disputes - An Interview with Darin M. Klemchuk Can you tell us what intellectual property (IP) litigation covers, what type of intellectual property infringement matters and disputes you handle, where your clients are from and what sectors they operate in? The “big five” of intellectual property law are patents, trademarks, copyright, […]
For wealthy individuals, geopolitical uncertainty can create a demand to relocate. Many of the world’s high-net-worth individuals have chosen the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a private wealth hub due to its favourable tax system. Do tax considerations therefore apply to UAE residents? Kim Lacombe and Frédéric Cuguen from CW Partners Tax considerations in the […]
Insurance & Reinsurance Regulation in Gibraltar - An Interview with Christian Caetano, Partner at ISOLAS LLP Christian, what makes Gibraltar so attractive for companies operating in the financial services sector, particularly banking and insurance (writing over £7 billion of insurance premiums in 2022)? Gibraltar is widely regarded as an innovative, yet robustly regulated, financial centre of […]
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