The first Commercial Disputes Weekly of 2020 has now been published, with the latest from the English courts. This week we cover a useful decision on what amounts to an irrevocable submission to the jurisdiction, and guidance from the Commercial Court on the correct approach to construing contracts.
Thailand applies stamp duty to electronic transactions.
On December 19, 2019, The US CBP announced a change in its interpretation of Section 27, which in general leaves room for expansion of the universe of items that non-US-flagged vessels may deliver to US offshore installations.
This week’s edition features a surprising case in which an in-house lawyer’s office was bugged, and a reference to the CJEU by the Court of Appeal on the meaning of the Brussels Recast Regulation.
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This week’s delicacies offered up by the English courts include an interesting case on apparent bias, a warning from the Court of Appeal on contempt proceedings, and a useful reminder on “subject to contract” wording.
What was the “principle reason” for the dismissal: the reason in the mind of the decision maker or the “hidden reason” in the mind of the manager?
We were proud to mark the first anniversary of both our LGBT Affinity Group and our mental health allies in October. Both demonstrate the commitment from our firm and our people to creating a more inclusive working environment…
This week’s delicacies offered up by the English courts include an interesting case on apparent bias, a warning from the Court of Appeal on contempt proceedings, and a useful reminder on “subject to contract” wording.
The UK’s EAT judgment reiterates the appropriate right to work checks and the current rights of non-EEA family members of EEA or Swiss nationals amidst Home Office crackdown and Brexit uncertainty. Read to find out more.