Proposed legislation is underway to secure the EU’s future self-reliance in mining, processing and recycling critical materials. What does this mean for future mining projects?
The International Seabed Authority is facing a key deadline in July 2023 when it is due to adopt regulations on the exploitation of deep seabed mineral resources. This article outlines the key legal issues for the July session and implications for Sponsoring States, contractors and investors with an interest in deep seabed mining.
The cases in this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly show the English court’s supportive role, in respect of party autonomy in contract, choice of jurisdiction clauses, security for costs in arbitration and international conventions.
Read the 113th edition of our weekly update on Italian labour law.
This edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly considers two examples of how not to approach settlement of a dispute, a demonstration of when a worldwide freezing order may be varied and the English courts’ ongoing efforts to deal with the significant number of post lockdown insurance cases.
New Zealand broke new ground by bringing the first State-to-State dispute under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (“CPTPP”). This article examines the progress of the dispute and considers some key early lessons for governments and investors in CPTPP economies.
Read the 112th edition of our weekly update on Italian labour law.
After Parliament’s vote, Europe is set to introduce the world’s first regulation of artificial intelligence systems.
The development of European legislation obliging corporations to consider the impact of their activities on the environment and human rights calls for a series of reflections, including on the role and duties of directors.
This edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly considers a UK Supreme Court decision on claims under the CMR convention, an attempt by a freeholder to thwart its tenants, the court’s approach to an allegation that a judgment was obtained by fraud and the interpretation of a contractual cap on liability.