SEC Adopts New Rule Regulating Cybersecurity Disclosures
This article looks at the new SEC rules and what that means for U.S. public companies.
Author: Sam Abreo Archive
Germany’s levy on electricity prices invalid? – How to secure your legal position for reimbursement
Since the beginning of March, the “energy price brake” has been in force in the Federal Republic of Germany retroactively to January.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 119
Read the 119th edition of our weekly update on Italian labour law.
Key features of the new United Arab Emirates regulations on space activities
This article summarises the key features of the United Arab Emirates’ recent space regulations, including on authorisation requirements, the exploitation of space resources and liability.
Solid as a ROC?
On 31 July 2023, the government issued a call for evidence on introducing Fixed Price Certificates into the RO scheme from 2027. You can submit your views until 9 October 2023.
WFW successfully defeats “serious irregularity” challenge to LCIA Arbitral Award
In a recent case, WFW’s Dubai and London Dispute Resolution teams successfully defeated a challenge to an LCIA award brought under section 68 of the English Arbitration Act 1996.
Climate Change and Directors’ Duties – Key Messages for Directors
In July 2023, the English courts handed down two decisions… Read more
Thumbs up for emojis – the cautionary case of South West Terminal Ltd v Achter Land and Cattle Ltd
This article discusses the recent Canadian judgment of South West Terminal Ltd v Achter Land and Cattle Ltd, which should be noted with caution by trading companies and other organisations whose personnel regularly discuss contract terms via informal communication methods, such as WhatsApp, Telegram or WeChat.
Construction law in the GCC – Key takeaways from a recent DIFC Court of Appeal ruling
In this article, our Dubai Dispute Resolution team examines a recent DIFC Court of Appeal judgment concerning a FIDIC Red Book construction claim.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 172
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider a key decision of the UK Supreme Court in relation to litigation funding, as well as judgments on security for costs in investment arbitration, natural justice in adjudication and the rejection of ClientEarth’s challenge to Shell.
Commercial Disputes Weekly will now be taking a break and will return on Tuesday 5 September 2023.