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Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Limits on Business Fiduciary Duties

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On February 21, 2025, the Supreme Court of Texas delivered a significant ruling in the case of Pitts v. Rivas, addressing the issue of fiduciary duties within professional relationships. The Court concluded that no fiduciary...more

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Jersey Company Law Series: Migration / Continuation – Moving companies to and from Jersey

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Effects of a company migration into - Jersey Steps to migrate a company out of Jersey...more

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Jersey Company Law Series: Mergers - which entities, the process and the effect

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The Companies (Jersey) Law 1991, as amended, (the "Law") provides a modern, simple and flexible merger regime for relevant companies and other entities, whilst also protecting shareholder and creditor interests....more

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Confronting and Mitigating Against Corruption

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Construction is a $1.7 trillion industry worldwide, contributing between 5 and 7 percent of GDP in most countries. However, it is also an industry that is highly vulnerable to corruption due to its inherent characteristics....more

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Triple Point v PTT: UK Supreme Court also interprets a contractual cap on liability

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The UK Supreme Court recently handed down a highly anticipated judgment on the interpretation of clauses which pertain to liquidated damages and limitations on a contractor’s liability for damages. Most notably, the Supreme...more

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Nevada bill imposing new requirements for consumer vehicle leases awaiting Governor’s signature

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A bill (AB 298) currently awaiting the signature of the Nevada Governor would impose new limits on the terms of consumer vehicle leases and require new disclosures. ...more

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COVID-19 and Unprecedented: Litigation Insights - Issue 20, August 2020

This 20th edition of Unprecedented, our weekly update on COVID-19-related litigation, finds both plaintiffs and defendants with reasons to celebrate. Insurance carriers avoided consolidation of coverage disputes in...more

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Court Temporarily Halts California’s New Ban on Mandatory Employment Arbitration Agreements

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On October 10, 2019, California Governor Newsom signed a bill seeking to ban employers from requiring employees or applicants to sign arbitration agreements waiving their rights under the Labor Code or the state’s...more

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Delaware Supreme Court Reverses Chancellor's Chicago Bridge Ruling - Authority of Independent Auditor to Resolve Purchase Price...

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In a much-anticipated decision, on June 27, 2017, the Supreme Court of Delaware reversed the Chancery Court's ruling in Chicago Bridge v. Westinghouse. The Delaware Supreme Court determined that an independent auditor...more

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