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Mayer Brown

High Court Provides Welcome Clarity on English Jurisdiction Clause in 1992 ISDA Master Agreement

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INTRODUCTION - In its recent judgment in Dexia SA v Comune di Torino [2025] EWHC 1903 (Comm), the English High Court provided welcome clarity on the construction of the English jurisdiction clause in an English law 1992...more

IR Global

When (and why) arbitration might be the better option

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Clients often ask why, in some commercial contracts, their lawyers recommend that disputes are handled through the courts but, in others, they recommend arbitration. Sometimes it comes down to a question of judgement, but...more

Morgan Lewis

Applicability of the UN Sales Convention in International Commercial Transactions

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In the case of cross-border sales contracts for goods, it often happens that the contracting parties do not expressly stipulate (in writing) the law applicable to the contract or that the choice of law has not been made...more

Offit Kurman

Do Not Judge a Will by Its Cover

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Welcome to "Lost in Translation: Blunders in International Estate Planning." This blog series explores the rarified world of international estate planning, uncovering potential pitfalls and providing insights to navigate the...more

Hicks Johnson

Coronavirus and Force Majeure: Who Is Liable?

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While the Novel Coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) appears poised to inflict considerable damage on human populations across the world, it is also likely to exact a grave toll on the global economy. Supply chains are...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

New York, Not Swiss Law Applies to Lawsuit Over “Stolen” $40M Princie Diamond

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In a recent decision by the New York County Commercial Division (Borrok, J.), the Court held that New York law, not Swiss law, applies to a dispute involving the ownership of the storied Princie Diamond – an extremely rare...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Top Ten Issues when Drafting International Agreements – Part I

Cross-border agreements come in all shapes and sizes, from manufacturing agreements to joint ventures, employment contracts to merger agreements. Each type has its own quirks, but we can boil down the most common legal issues...more

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