Ends justifying the means? The admissibility of illegally obtained evidence
This article looks at an interesting English Court of Appeal decision which provides guidance on the admissibility of illegally obtained evidence in civil litigation.
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Digitalising Singapore: the new ETA and its impact on e-Bills of Lading
This article discusses some key benefits of Singapore’s Electronic Transactions (Amendment) Act 2021 and its impact on the maritime sector, focusing on e-bills of lading with a Q&A at the end.
Commencement of Arbitration for Cargo Claims
Disputes can arise over whether a cargo claimant’s arbitration notice was issued validly – and how (and if) the LOU arbitration provision should be read with the bill of lading’s arbitration clause. Recent guidance stresses caution in such circumstances.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 1
Read the first edition of our weekly update of Italian labour law.
Hydrogen in Greece
In the eighth article in our ‘Hydrogen – what is the hype about?’ series, we provide an overview of the state of play of the Greek hydrogen market
Using a W&I insurance policy in a Share Purchase Agreement in France’s renewable energy sector
Paris Partner Thomas Rabain has written a feature article for Option Droit & Affaires on how to use a W&I Insurance policy in an SPA in the renewable energy sector in France.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 72
The latest Commercial Disputes Weekly is now available, with a very significant decision on the power of the English courts to entertain claims foreign revenue claims, an interesting decision of the Privy Council on challenges to arbitration awards on the grounds of serious irregularity, as well as the latest guidance on the operation of the disclosure pilot in the B&PCs.
German Federal Labour Court limits employees’ right to information on e-mails
This German-language article explores a recent decision from the Federal Labour Court on the limitation of the right to information on e-mails under a new data protection law.
New German bill tightens real estate transfer tax on share deals
Significant changes for share deals relating to entities owning German real estate passed the German Parliament and shall become effective from 1 July 2021.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 71
This week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly features the latest from the Court of Appeal on limitation, together with a decision on the manner in which security for costs should be provided, and the relevant test for the implication of terms, plus a warning on the risk of parallel proceedings for the enforcement of judgments.