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FTC Sues To Block Nvidia’s Takeover Of Arm

3rd December 2021
The proposed deal would give Nvidia — one of the largest chip companies in the world — control over designs and computing technology that competitors rely on to develop rival chips, the FTC said.  “The proposed merger would give Nvidia the ability and incentive to use its control of this technology to undermine its competitors, […]
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Success For Schillings In Meghan Markle Privacy Battle

2nd December 2021
The publisher of the Mail On Sunday has lost a Court of Appeal challenge against a ruling in favour of Meghan Markle, represented by Schillings, over the publication of a personal letter to her estranged father, Thomas Markle. Meghan Markle sued Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) over five articles that shared parts of a “personal and […]
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Moderna Could Face Patent Infringement Lawsuit Over Covid-19 Vaccine

2nd December 2021
The court upheld the US Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s findings that Arbutus’ patents are valid as the science involved was previously unknown. Arbutus’ patents may cover technology used in the Covid-19 vaccine.  In court filings, Moderna had previously stated that it believes that, if the patents were upheld, Arbutus could launch a lawsuit asking […]
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How Can Insolvency Impact Ongoing Arbitration Proceedings?

1st December 2021
Will insolvency action halt essential arbitration proceedings already underway? Lawyer Monthly seeks to answer this question and many others related to ADR.
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The Essential Role of Alternative Dispute Resolution in a Partnership Split

1st December 2021
When the relationship between business partners collapses, how can alternative dispute resolution (ADR) be used to format an orderly exit?
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A Guide to Investment Arbitration

30th November 2021
Investment arbitration takes place on a different scale from traditional ADR, tackling disputes between organisations and states on investment matters.
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The Pitfalls of Compulsory Mediation: Trust Your Lawyer

30th November 2021
The concept of making mediation a compulsory part of civil litigation has been hotly debated. What are the potential dangers of adopting this measure?
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Westpac: Australian Bank To Pay A$113 Million For Charging Deceased Customers

30th November 2021
Westpac admitted to six civil penalty proceedings that were filed by Australia’s securities regulator, including claims against its banking, superannuation wealth management, and divested general insurance units.  According to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Westpac charged more than A$10 million in advice fees to over 11,000 deceased customers. ASIC also claims that Westpac […]
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Elizabeth Holmes Testifies She Was Abused By Ex-Partner Balwani

30th November 2021
On Monday, Theranos founder and former CEO Elizabeth Holmes testified that she was abused by her former romantic partner and Theranos executive Ramesh Balwani. She said the relationship had a pervasive impact on her during the period when she is accused of committing fraud.  There were moments during Holmes’ fourth day on stand when she […]
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Peloton Has Sued Lululemon In Dispute Over New Apparel Line

29th November 2021
The lawsuit was filed in a Manhattan federal court last Wednesday, almost three months after Peloton launched its apparel brand. The launch marked an “amicable” end to a five-year co-branding partnership between the two companies.  Peloton has said that Lululemon’s claims that five of its bra and legging products infringed six Lululemon design patents lack […]
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