In this post, Eilidh Douglas, Senior Associate in the ICE Disputes team at CMS, previews the case of Republic of Mozambique v Privinvest Shipbuilding SAL (Holding) and Ors, which was heard by the UK Supreme Court on 24 and 25 January 2023. Factual Background The appellant is the Republic of Mozambique (“the Republic”). The case […]
Continue ReadingKeystone Law Group plc (LON:KEYS) shareholders might be concerned after seeing the share price drop 19% in the last quarter. Looking further back, the stock has generated good profits over five years. After all, the share price is up a market-beating 71% in that time. Unfortunately not all shareholders will have held it for the […]
Continue ReadingJan 20 (Reuters) – US law firm Crowell & Moring said Monday that it has hired a former US Treasury Department lawyer who played a key role in designing and implementing economic sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine last year. Jason Prince, who served as chief counsel to the Treasury Department’s Office […]
Continue ReadingBut the justice minister, who introduced the measures to wield political control over the judiciary, opposes the changes, threatens the government’s future, and President Andrzej Duda says he hasn’t been consulted on the new law. Adding weight to the matter is the fact that a general election is scheduled for the autumn, and surveys suggest […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Aurora continues its efforts to secure drinking water for its growing population as Colorado continues to combat drought mixed with municipalities working to access available sources to water. As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Aurora will receive $5 million to help secure more water. “Given all the challenges of the Colorado […]
Continue ReadingSummary companies Law firms Complaint in NY court alleges firm implicated in client’s alleged fraud scheme Plaintiff Aaron Goodwin a veteran NBA player representative (Reuters) – A longtime agent for professional basketball players and his business partner has sued Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani for more than $92 million in damages, alleging the law firm and […]
Continue ReadingReproductive rights advocates celebrated Friday after Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation expanding protections for abortion patients and health care workers, as well as widening the pool of abortion providers, to help meet the recent spike in demand. The law — which shields patients and providers from legal actions taken by other states — comes as […]
Continue ReadingDEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 17 years and have three wonderful daughters, ages 13, 10 and 5. Lately, I’ve felt like I’m the odd man out in a girls-only club. I wish I had a son I could share my interests with. I’d love to have someone I could take […]
Continue ReadingMital Patel, 39, founder, TriAmicus Law, PLLC 40 Under 40 Class of 2022 member Mital Patel, managing partner at TriAmicus Law, PLLC. While juggling her own law firm and two kids, Mital Patel entrenched himself in the business world. Using her skills, she’s grown her law firm over the past three years, working with nonprofit […]
Continue ReadingCabinet clash over new TREASON law that would jail British jihadis and enemy agents for life if they help foreign foes attack the UK as Dominic Raab insists law chiefs must approve plan before it comes into force – which could take YEARS Suella Braverman wanted to swiftly bring a new treason offense into law […]
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