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Germany’s “Climate Case” concludes – What Does This Mean for Future Climate Lawsuits?

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After eight years of legal proceedings, the Hamm Higher Regional Court has issued its final judgment in the Lliuya v. RWE AG case. The court dismissed the appeal by Mr. Luciano Lliuya without allowing for further appeal...more

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Delaware Restores Balance and Provides Greater Certainty for Fiduciaries and Stockholders Alike

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On March 25, 2025, Delaware enacted amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law ("DGCL") that provide much-needed clarity, promote predictability for the benefit of stockholders and fiduciaries alike, and appropriately...more

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Comparing the Business-Focused Courts of Delaware, Texas, and Nevada

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Over the last year, a discussion has accelerated around Delaware’s status as the favored state of incorporation for business entities, with many ventures debating whether they should choose to incorporate in Delaware or, if...more

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Legislature Takes Steps to Ensure Texas Remains the Most Business-Friendly State in the Union

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On February 27, 2025, Senator Bryan Hughes (R-Tyler) filed Senate Bill 29 (S.B. 29), proposing several corporate reforms designed to ensure that Texas remains the premier business-friendly jurisdiction in the nation. If...more

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Conyers Coverage Issue 12

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A warm welcome to this 12th edition of Conyers Coverage to kick off 2025. Now that the dust has settled, our team is reflecting on another exceptional year for the Cayman Islands (re)insurance industry in 2024. We lawyers may...more

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Forced Labor Due Diligence and Annual Reporting Requirements: Is Your Company in Compliance in Your Jurisdiction?

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The use of forced labor, child labor, or modern slavery practices (collectively “forced labor”) in supply chains is not a new problem in the international trade world; however, many companies remain unaware of forced labor...more

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Assessing Slavery and Human Trafficking Risks

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The Modern Slavery Act (“MSA”) was introduced in the United Kingdom in October 2015 introducing criminal offences of slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking. However, its most profound impact has...more

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M&A Pitfalls in the Cannabis Industry

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M&A is nothing new to the cannabis sector. The industry has experienced substantial consolidation activity to date and this trend will only increase in the months and years to come. However, if cannabis companies looking to...more

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Global Voices: Beating Bribery – Best Practice in Ethics and Conduct on the Global Stage

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One of the biggest headaches for companies conducting business overseas still remains bribery and corruption. The grey area of what is deemed a fair gift, meal or payment against what might be constituted a bribe is a...more

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