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High Court orders Raj Kundra to repay $4.9 million after enforcing Rajasthan Royals settlement
The High Court has ordered businessman Raj Kundra to repay almost $5 million after ruling that he repeatedly breached a settlement agreement over his former stake in IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals. The post High Court orders Raj Kundra to repay $4.9 million after enforcing Rajasthan Royals settlement appeared first on ICLG .
The price of conviction: when lawful beliefs put careers at risk
The law protects controversial beliefs but not necessarily every expression of them, leaving employment tribunals increasingly tasked with deciding where the line should be drawn. The post The price of conviction: when lawful beliefs put careers at risk appeared first on ICLG .
Shareholder seeks to block Paramount’s Warner Bros deal over alleged fiduciary breaches
A shareholder derivative lawsuit seeks to block Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging directors put their own interests ahead of the company's by making political and editorial concessions to secure regulatory approval. The post Shareholder seeks to block Paramount’s Warner Bros deal over alleged fiduciary breaches app
Tribunal draws line between official reasoning and personal data
One of Britain's most notorious murder cases has helped define the limits of personal data protection after a tribunal ordered the disclosure of a compensation assessment prepared following the wrongful execution of Timothy Evans in 1950. The post Tribunal draws line between official reasoning and personal data appeared first on ICLG .
Court of Appeal upholds historic inheritance tax planning scheme
The Court of Appeal has upheld an inheritance tax planning scheme that removed a family home from a woman's taxable estate despite her continuing to live there. The post Court of Appeal upholds historic inheritance tax planning scheme appeared first on ICLG .
Australian court orders ISPs to block pirate sites ahead of ‘The Odyssey’ release
An Australian court has ordered internet service providers to block dozens of pirate streaming websites before Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey reaches cinemas. The post Australian court orders ISPs to block pirate sites ahead of ‘The Odyssey’ release appeared first on ICLG .
Directors cannot ‘go it alone’, Supreme Court rules
Clarifying the scope of the statutory duty to act in good faith, the Supreme Court has ruled that directors cannot secretly pursue their own commercial strategy while misleading fellow board members. The post Directors cannot ‘go it alone’, Supreme Court rules appeared first on ICLG .
High Court rejects UCTA challenge to Kennedys Dubai liability cap
Although the parties chose English law to govern their contract, a retainer was held to be so closely connected with Dubai that UCTA did not apply, preventing the claimant from challenging a £3 million liability cap. The post High Court rejects UCTA challenge to Kennedys Dubai liability cap appeared first on ICLG .
Gatwick challenge to airport slot relief scheme fails to take flight
Gatwick Airport has failed to overturn emergency regulations allowing airlines to return up to 10% of their airport slots without jeopardising future allocation rights. The post Gatwick challenge to airport slot relief scheme fails to take flight appeared first on ICLG .
Australian court rejects pianist’s claim over Gaza remarks
Australia's Federal Court has dismissed a concert pianist's claim that the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra unlawfully cancelled his engagement after he made political remarks about the war in Gaza. The post Australian court rejects pianist’s claim over Gaza remarks appeared first on ICLG .
Court of Appeal refuses bid to overturn cartel damages ruling
The Court of Appeal has refused permission to appeal against a Competition Appeal Tribunal ruling on the European power cables cartel. The post Court of Appeal refuses bid to overturn cartel damages ruling appeared first on ICLG .
High Court rules sole traders cannot rely on company name exception
High Court rules that the statutory exception allowing some companies to continue using a prohibited name after insolvent liquidation does not extend to sole traders. The post High Court rules sole traders cannot rely on company name exception appeared first on ICLG .
Crown Court quashes Russia luxury goods sanctions prosecution
A Crown Court judge has dismissed what appears to be the first criminal prosecution under the United Kingdom's Russia sanctions regime concerning the supply of luxury goods. The post Crown Court quashes Russia luxury goods sanctions prosecution appeared first on ICLG .
Student loans: MPs find mis-selling but borrowers are left without redress
A Treasury Committee says successive governments mis-sold student loans while shielding themselves from the consumer protection regime governing most financial products. The post Student loans: MPs find mis-selling but borrowers are left without redress appeared first on ICLG .
Court of Appeal rejects challenge over Venezuelan debt fund trade secrets
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by two investment companies against a ruling that they misused confidential information while the parties were attempting to establish a fund investing in distressed Venezuelan debt. The post Court of Appeal rejects challenge over Venezuelan debt fund trade secrets appeared first on ICLG .