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The U.S. Supreme Court kicks off the latest session with transportation issues early up on the calendar. On January 14, 2026, the High Court will hear oral arguments on whether New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) can...more
Third-party releases are a common and important component of plans of reorganizations. Key bankruptcy case constituencies have historically relied upon third-party releases as a way to mitigate the risk of post-bankruptcy...more
When Texas-based McDermott International obtained chapter 15 recognition (in the Southern District of Texas, no less) of UK and Dutch plans to restructure both its funded debt as well as trade and litigation claims—in what...more
When parents live in different states, questions often arise about which court can decide child custody. This issue—known as jurisdiction—can be complex and stressful and can significantly affect the outcome of a custody...more
In OSR Enters. AG v. REE Auto., Ltd., the Fifth Circuit recently ruled that, under the doctrine of forum non conveniens, a trade secret dispute originally filed in federal district court in Texas will have to be decided by an...more
When parents live in different states, questions often arise about which state’s court can enforce or modify a child support order. To eliminate confusion and promote fairness, the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act...more
The Commercial Court of the BVI has discharged a worldwide freezing order (WFO) obtained ex parte by Eletson Corporation and Eletson Gas LLC (together, Eletson) against Levona Holdings Ltd and Tropical Island International...more
On October 6, 2025, the United States Supreme Court denied certiorari in Syngenta Crop, LLC v. Nemeth, passing on an opportunity to clarify its prior decision in Mallory v. Norfolk Southern and address whether Pennsylvania’s...more
Key Takeaway: Comcast has asked the Federal Circuit to weigh in on how patent venue applies to method claims. The company’s recent mandamus petition challenges how the Eastern District of Texas applied the patent venue...more
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s recent decision in Tranter v. Z&D Tour Inc. is likely to ease the burden on defendants seeking dismissal based on forum non conveniens. The Tranter decision is a significant win for...more
On Friday October 3, 2025, the United States Supreme Court agreed to review Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, a case that stands to reshape the legal landscape for freight brokers nationwide. At issue is whether federal...more
Dans l’affaire Sinclair c. Venezia Turismo (l’« affaire Sinclair »), la Cour suprême du Canada (la « CSC ») a clarifié les circonstances dans lesquelles les tribunaux canadiens peuvent établir leur compétence à l’égard de...more
The Tel Aviv District Court has, for the first time, considered a request to enforce an ICSID award in Israel. In the case against Spain, the Court declined enforcement, holding that Israel was not the appropriate forum due...more
This week, we examine a recent pivotal ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals that could significantly influence how employers handle Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) collective actions. Nationwide FLSA Lawsuits Just Got...more
A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit hit a trifecta of important legal procedures affecting litigation of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) collective actions. Harrington v. Cracker Barrel Old...more
The Ninth Circuit’s decision in Harrington v. Cracker Barrel underscores the growing importance of personal jurisdiction in limiting the scope of FLSA collective actions. The court held that employees with no connection to...more
Labcorp v. Davis brought a pivotal question to the fore: Can a court certify a class under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(b)(3) that includes uninjured members? The case had the potential to significantly affect forum...more
Judge Mazzant’s case assignment order on March 3, 2025, brought the topic of the Eastern District of Texas (“EDTX”) being the busiest forum for patent cases back into the spotlight...more
This guide highlights the key factors tech startups should consider when choosing where to incorporate in Canada. It takes into account the unique needs of tech startups and the recent efforts by Canadian jurisdictions to...more
The evolution of the English RP continues to push the jurisdictional envelope. The English court’s sanction of the Sino-Ocean restructuring plan (RP) marks an interesting development in the evolution of the English RP....more
In its 2024 opinion in Vanegas v. Signet Builders, Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit joined a growing number of federal circuits to hold that would-be plaintiffs from out of state cannot join a...more
On January 15, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States in Royal Canin U.S.A., Inc., et al. v. Wullschleger et al., upheld the Eighth Circuit’s decision, holding that when a plaintiff amends their complaint and deletes...more
On January 21, 2025, the morning after the presidential inauguration, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in FDA v. R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, an e-cigarette case where the Court will decide whether tobacco...more
Where the Operative Facts Occurred - In assessing this primary factor, courts have looked to the location of defendant’s principal place of business, where the ANDA application was prepared, and where the ANDA product was...more
FTX creditors will make money on bankruptcy: $1.19 for every dollar | CNBC - Delaware bankruptcy Judge John Dorsey approved failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX’s reorganization plan which involves paying over $14 billion to...more