In brief On 18 October 2023, the Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Mandatory Registration and Use of…
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- United States: How the PFAS Litigation Landscape is Expanding
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United Arab Emirates: Dubai International Financial Centre Court limits worldwide freezing orders in support of foreign court proceedings where no nexus to the center
In brief In a landmark judgment issued on 6 September 2023 in (1) Sandra Holding Ltd (2) Nuri Musaed Al Saleh (together the “Respondents”)…
For nearly a decade, plaintiffs have been filing lawsuits over the alleged environmental and health consequences associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — sometimes…
United States: Baker McKenzie victory at Supreme Court opens door to RICO claims by non-US plaintiffs (including Chapter 15 foreign representatives)
In brief Baker McKenzie’s recent victory in the United States Supreme Court in Yegiazarian v. Smagin, 143 S. Ct., 1900 (22 June 2023), opens the…
Vietnam: New Law on Protection of Consumers’ Rights, new obligations for digital services providers
In brief On 20 June 2023, the National Assembly (NA) passed the Law on Protection of Consumers’ Rights (amended) (“New LPCR”), with an effective…
United States: Finally, a court decides – XRP, by itself, is not a security. Your turn, Congress.
In brief On July 13, 2023, Judge Analisa Torres of the Southern District of New York issued an Order on competing motions for summary…
A claim against one of the UK’s largest water companies for allegedly misleading regulators about the number of times it discharged sewage into waterways…
Australia: ACCC issues new draft greenwashing guidance
In brief With the rapid rise of environmental consciousness in Australia and abroad, consumer-facing businesses are increasingly making claims about the environmental qualities of…