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Arbitration Act 2025 in Force from 1 August 2025 – What You Need to Know

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On 1 August 2025, the Arbitration Act 2025 ("2025 Act") will come fully into force1.  The 2025 Act revamps the arbitration framework for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (through amendments to the Arbitration Act 1996)....more

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Texas LLCs, Corporations: Act Now to Secure New Business Protections from 2025 Legislative Reforms

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Major changes to Texas Business Organizations Code enacted during this summer’s legislative session provide unprecedented protection for management decisions and business disputes – but only if you amend your governing...more

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Additional Limitations on Forum Selection Clauses in Contracts Subject to the Jurisdiction of the "Brazilian Courts"

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Because the Brazilian president enacted a federal law restricting the right of contracting parties to choose a specific forum for contract disputes, parties should consider their litigation strategies and review existing...more

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Location, Location, Location: Connecticut Legislature Clarifies Venue Rules

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Public Act 24-108, passed at the conclusion of Connecticut’s 2024 Legislative Session and signed into law by Governor Lamont on June 4, brings needed statutory clarity to where a business entity may initiate a lawsuit in...more

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PRC’s New Foreign State Law Marks Shift From Absolute to Restrictive State Immunity

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Foreign states are no longer immune from suit or execution in the PRC (including Hong Kong and Macau) in respect of their commercial activities. The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPCSC) has passed...more

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Delaware Rapid Arbitration Act to Take Effect in May 2015

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On April 2, 2015, Delaware Governor Jack Markell signed into law the Delaware Rapid Arbitration Act (the DRAA). The bill (H.B. 49) had been passed overwhelmingly by the Delaware House and unanimously by the Delaware Senate in...more

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