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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Supreme Court of Canada Decision Provides Guidance for Interpreting Insurance Policies

Overview - In Emond v. Trillium Mutual Insurance Co., the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has provided updated guidance on the interpretation of insurance policies. The SCC reaffirmed its longstanding approach that insurance...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

5 Strategies to Strengthen Corporate Governance

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Major investors are increasingly using AI to decide how to vote proxies, and JPMorgan’s industry-first decision to replace its external proxy advisors with an in-house AI tool signals that the trend is accelerating....more

A&O Shearman

Court rulings on “fair” treatment of creditors reshape UK restructuring landscape

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The UK courts are redefining the standards for creditor treatment under the country’s restructuring plans. Amid developing case law around “fairness” in court-sanctioned processes, market participants are exploring...more

Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

CFTC Provides Interim Relief from Commodity Pool Operator Registration to Certain Investment Advisors

On December 19, 2025, the Market Participants Division (“MPD”) of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) issued No-Action Letter No. 25-50, granting interim relief for certain commodity pool operators (“CPOs”)...more

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When an active well doesn’t hold a lease: MBI Oil & Gas, LLC v. Royalty Interests Partnership, LP, No. 24-2031 (8th Cir. July 25,...

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In MBI Oil & Gas, LLC v. Royalty Interests Partnership, LP, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, applying North Dakota law, affirmed summary judgement that an oil and gas lease expired at the end of its primary term where the...more

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Statement on Tokenized Securities

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On January 28, 2026, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance, the Division of Investment Management, and the Division of Trading and Markets of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (collectively, the SEC staff)...more

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Second Institutional Investor Stops Using Proxy Advisors

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Last week, Wells Fargo’s Wealth & Investment Management announced it had launched an internal proxy voting service – powered by Broadridge – and would cut ties to ISS in the process as noted in this Reuters article....more

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Tribunal's failure to engage with new argument raised in closing submissions not sufficient ground to challenge award for...

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Arbitration awards rendered in arbitrations seated in England and Wales may be challenged in the English courts in only the limited circumstances set out in ss.67 to 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act). Section 68...more

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English courts support arbitration and take a hard line on anti‑suit injunction breach, finding a company and its director guilty...

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A recent judgment of the English Commercial Court in V Ships Ltd v Luna Management Corp [2025] EWHC 3329 (Comm), illustrates not only the willingness of the English courts to grant anti‑suit injunctions (ASIs) to restrain...more

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Business interruption insurance: lessons from Covid-19, five years on

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With the limitation clock running down for covid-19 business interruption (BI) claims in the UK, Hogan Lovells partner Lydia Savill, counsel Sara Bradstock and associate Sophie Warren offer key insights for insurance...more

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Rescission: An Equitable Remedy Not to be Overlooked by Tenants

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Rescission is an equitable remedy that restores parties to a contract to their former status by undoing the original transaction. Until recently, proving the landlord’s material breach to rescind a commercial lease was...more

A&O Shearman

U.S. restructuring 2025 review and 2026 outlook

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U.S. bankruptcies and restructurings are expected to remain broadly steady in 2026, providing ample opportunity for restructuring and special situations investment. In the meantime, the U.S. market is assessing the...more

Frantz Ward LLP

Don’t Forget the Damages

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During litigation, it’s easy to focus on the merits without addressing how much you are seeking to recover. Sometimes a party is so focused on fault that they disregard the obligation to prove the extent of damages with...more

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Chapter 93A Year in Review: 2025 Massachusetts Enforcement and Litigation Trends

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Decisions issued in 2025 marked a notable inflection point in Chapter 93A litigation. Courts embraced a framework grounded in regulatory text, contractual structure and administrable rules. For companies operating in or from...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

New Year, New Gym? Key Legal Requirements for Owners and Members

Ohio regulates most gym memberships under its Prepaid Entertainment Contracts Act, which creates specific rules on contract content, term limits, cancellation rights and payment practices for Ohio consumers and fitness...more

Weintraub Tobin

Tenant’s Overlooked Risk: Landlord Default

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In the balance of power between landlords and tenants, the risk of default is usually higher for the tenant. While many landlords have accrued wealth and invested in low-risk assets, many tenants are embarking on a new...more

Foley Hoag LLP

California Venture Capital Diversity Reporting Requirements — 2026 Deadlines Approach

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Key Takeaways: California's Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies Law (the “FIPVCC Law”) imposes registration and reporting requirements on certain venture capital companies with a California nexus....more

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FTC Emphasizes Case-By-Case Approach in Workshop on Noncompete Agreements

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Key Takeaways - The FTC indicated it is not pursuing a national rule to ban noncompetition agreements but will continue bringing targeted enforcement actions against agreements it deems overly broad or unjustified....more

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California Supreme Court “Clarifies” Standard for Enforcement of Illegible Arbitration Agreements

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In employment cases, Plaintiff’s claim that arbitration agreements with small or blurry print should not be enforced as substantively and procedurally unconscionable due to the difficulty in reading the words in the contract....more

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A Tale as Old as Time: Commercial Division Reiterates that Fiduciary Duty Remains a Pillar of Commercial Law

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Fiduciary duty claims between closely-held business owners are commonplace in litigation before the Commercial Division. A decision last fall from Suffolk County Commercial Division Justice James C. Hudson in Matter of Lehan...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

New York State and New York City Labor and Employment Law Updates

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New York and New York City lawmakers were busy throughout 2025 enacting labor and employment-related legislation. Understanding these critical legal updates is essential for employers seeking to comply with applicable laws...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

The American Franchise Act: Re-Defining Joint Employer Liability

Understanding joint employer liability is critical for companies in the franchise sector, as it directly impacts risk management and compliance. If the American Franchise Act (AFA) were enacted, it would provide significant...more

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Puerto Rico Supreme Court Enforces Private Employment Arbitration Clauses under Act 100 Discrimination Claims

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In Kendall Hope Tucker v. Money Group, 2026 TSPR 9, 217 DPR ___ (2026), the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico addressed the enforceability of an arbitration clause contained in a private employment contract in the context of a...more

Blank Rome LLP

Ninth Circuit Clarifies Class Member Standing in Healy v. Milliman

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The Ninth Circuit’s decision in Healy v. Milliman, Inc., No. 24-3327, --- F.4th ----, 2026 WL 71863 (9th Cir. Jan. 9, 2026), carries significant implications for class action defense and litigation strategy across the Ninth...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FTC Victory in Edwards Lifesciences Merger: 4 Key Takeaways for Life Sciences Deals

The Federal Trade Commission's recent victory blocking Edwards Lifesciences Corp.'s proposed acquisition of JenaValve Technology Inc. offers lessons for parties advancing future transactions for innovators of medical devices,...more

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