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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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Liability for misfeasant trading guidance from the latest BHS judgment

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Following the judgment of the High Court in June 2024 finding two former directors of BHS liable for (amongst other things) wrongful trading and breaches of their directors' duties to creditors in the prelude to the...more

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ESG in 2024: Traps for the Unwary

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ESG continues to be a hot topic for 2024 for investors and regulators alike. The specific concerns investors and regulators have – and what they expect to develop over the coming months – differ, however, across...more

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EU sanctions update: Guidance published on the 'No Russia Clause'

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The EU has continued to tighten economic sanctions against Russia in recent months with the introduction of the 12th sanctions package on 18 December 2023 and the 13th sanctions package on 24 February 2024. Of particular...more

Conyers

Make No Mistake: Examining the Hastings-Bass Rule on Fiduciaries’ Mistakes Under Cayman Islands Law

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The Cayman Islands reformed its trust laws to provide a statutory mechanism by which flawed decisions of trustees and other fiduciaries can be set aside on application to the court. The codification of the Hastings‑Bass rule...more

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Renewable Energy Case Update 2022

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As we enter 2023, we reflect on 2022 as another dynamic year in the renewables and clean energy market. The Renewables and Clean Energy team at BCLP has undertaken a review of judicial decisions reported in 2022 involving the...more

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2019 Year in Review: Securitization Litigation and Regulation

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There were significant developments in 2019 as courts continued to issue important decisions in this space and significant legislation impacting the residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”) market came into effect.  A...more

White & Case LLP

2018 Half-year in review: M&A legal and market developments

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We set out in the attached Newsletter a number of interesting English court decisions and market developments which have taken place in the second half of 2018 and their impact on M&A transactions. This review looks at these...more

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Muddy Road Ahead Part II: Liability Legislation for Autonomous Vehicles in the United Kingdom

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The Situation: The United Kingdom is positioning itself as the "go to" location to develop, test, and drive automated vehicles, but questions remain as to how its existing product liability regime should respond to this...more

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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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The world’s keeping a wary eye on Turkey’s economic well-being, especially given the precipitous drop in the value of the country’s currency (which has pushed up prices for consumers and corporations) and President Erdogan’s...more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review

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Agencies to Propose Amending CRA Regulations to Conform to HMDA Regulation Changes, and Remove References to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program - On September 13, 2017, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve...more

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EMA Calls for Public Consultation on Clinical Trial Protocol, Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Update, Vol. IV, Issue III

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June 2017 The EMA has opened for public consultation a draft guideline for the notification of serious breaches of the Clinical Trial Protocol (Regulation (EU) No 536/2014)...more

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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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The Fed wrapped up its Open Market Committee meeting yesterday without any change in interest rates but with an expression of confidence in the economy, despite Q1’s sub-1 percent growth figure (which it dubbed “transitory”)....more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review

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Federal Reserve Announces Extension of Conformance Period under Section 13 of the Bank Holding Company Act - On July 7, 2016, the Federal Reserve announced that it will extend until July 21, 2017 the conformance period...more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review

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ESMA Q& A on Application of the AIFMD - On December 2, 2015 the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published an updated Question and Answer document in relation to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers...more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review

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Goldman Sachs Wins Summary Judgment In CDO Class Action - On September 8, 2015, the Southern District of New York granted summary judgment in favor of Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. in a class action lawsuit concerning the...more

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A Compilation of Enforcement and Non-Enforcement Actions

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Non-Enforcement - Form PF — What Purpose? SEC registered investment advisers with at least $150 million of assets under management in private funds are required to periodically file Form PF with the SEC. The...more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review

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SEC Provides Additional Analysis Related to Proposed Pay Ratio Disclosure Rules - On June 4, the Securities and Exchange Commission provided additional analysis related to its proposed rules for pay ratio disclosure. The...more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review

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UBS and Capital Ventures Settle RMBS Dispute - On March 26, Capital Ventures International and several UBS affiliates filed a stipulation of dismissal after reaching a settlement disposing of all claims in the action....more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review

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FCA has Published a Consultation Paper on Regulatory Fees and Levies for 2015/16 - ?On November 27, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published for comment a consultation paper on its fees and levies as part of...more

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German Federal Court of Justice simplifies delisting: Renunciation of the obligation to offer cash compensation

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In a recent decision, the German Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof, BGH) abandoned its previous holding whereby, in the event of a delisting, the outstanding minority shareholders could demand cash compensation for...more

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