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How do recent Hong Kong trust law changes affect bond trustees? A comparative analysis with Singapore and English law
More than four years in the making, Hong Kong has finally implemented much needed reforms to modernise its trust law in December 2013. These reforms are seen as pivotal to strengthening the competitiveness and attractiveness of Hong Kong’s trust services industry, and follow a similar exercise in England (2001) and in Singapore (2004). Whilst most
Mayer Brown launches punitive damages blog
Mayer Brown, a leading global law firm, announced today that members of its Punitive Damages Group have launched “Guideposts: Mayer Brown’s Punitive Damages Blog.” The new blog will include analysis and commentary on timely punitive damages topics such as excessiveness, liability standards, procedures, trial strategies, recent verdicts, and legislative developments. The blog can be found
Intel’s Bad Day in Court
Intel has had a record fine of 1.06 billion euros ($1.44 billion) was upheld in the highest-ever antitrust penalty imposed by the EU on any company. The fine was levied five years ago on Intel, the largest computer chip maker in the world after the EU court found the company had abused its position through
Music Lawyer Writes on Dark Side of the Music Business
The music scene has undergone rapid transition in terms of both the recordings made and the “dark side” of the LA business has been written about by music lawyer and writer Andrew Watt. His book is Welcome to the Jungle — Navigating the Music Business In Australia. “The reason the book is called Welcome to
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The Kidnapping Issue for Business
Employers owe a duty of care to their employees, and how far this duty extends in order to ensure the safety of individuals is brought sharply into focus when employees of a business find themselves victims of a kidnap event. As the kidnap landscape continues to evolve and global businesses particularly in the mining and
The Selfie and the Commercial Free Speech Game
Loeb & Loeb – In discussing the debate surrounding Ortiz’s selfie with the President—whether it was a spontaneous snapshot or a paid marketing stunt on behalf of Samsung—this article looks at the legal issues surrounding brands’ use of celebrities and famous people such as President Obama, and the questions raised about whether such acts are
Skadden’s International Arbitration and Litigation Group
The International Litigation and Arbitration Group of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and affiliates (“Skadden”) brings a vast breadth of knowledge and experience to the resolution of international disputes, including claims of expropriation and other investor/state disputes. Our lawyers have appeared before every major international arbitral institution, including the International Centre for Settlement
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American Bancorp.’s Involuntary Bankruptcy: A New Strategy for Investors in Trust-Preferred Securities
Davis Polk – June 5, 2014 The involuntary chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of American Bancorporation (“American”), commenced by a group of distressed debt investors holding American’s trust-preferred securities (“TruPS”), was upheld by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota pursuant to an order entered on May 27, 2014. This development highlights the use
Patent Law – Research reveals growing business support for UPC
Research published by Allen & Overy todaydemonstrates surprising support for Europe’s hotly debated Unified Patent Court, with almost three-quarters (74%) of those responsible for overseeing preparations for the new system expecting it to be positive for their company – and only 15% expect it to have negative consequences for them. While on the big question
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