Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 86
Read the eighty sixth edition of our weekly update of Italian labour law.
Article Archive
ISDS and Climate Change: What Happens Next?
This article discusses the recent companion Issue Notes released by the UNCTAD on ISDS system, its impact on climate change, investment treaties and climate legislation, and offer some key takeaways for investors and states to be aware of.
Towards a new AI liability regime: presumptions and right of access to evidence in favour of injured parties
The article summarises the main elements of the directive proposed by the EU Commission to adapt the rules on non-contractual civil liability to allow for artificial intelligence.
Sustainability and corporate governance: towards a stakeholder society?
The article summarises the main elements of the proposed EU directive on corporate sustainability due diligence.
Sanctions clauses in letter of credit transactions – valid and enforceable?
In this article we discuss the recent case of Kuvera Resources Pte Ltd v JP Morgan Chase Bank NA [2022] SGHC 213, where the High Court of Singapore considered the validity of a sanctions clause for the first time.
Can I have a refund?
In this article we discuss Havila Kystruten AS v Abarca Compania de Seguros AS in which we represented the successful Norwegian shipowner. The judgment is welcome for the detailed guidance on the parties’ rights to terminate shipbuilding contracts as well as the nature and scope of refund guarantees.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 85
Read the eighty fifth edition of our weekly update of Italian labour law.
ESG: five things to look out for in 2023
ESG is still top of the agenda in boardrooms. In this article, WFW Partner Sarah Ellington considers five things to look out for in 2023.
Russian Oil Price Cap Poses Challenges to Maritime Industry
On 5 December 2022, the long-awaited Russian oil price cap measures and related sanctions came into effect. This article highlights some of the challenges and risks that may be posed to the maritime industry in attempting to comply.
German Public Sector Newsletter: December 2022
Our German Regulatory team publish a regular newsletter offering insights into changes and challenges within the public sector in Germany.
