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What is the correct value of damages caused by a personal information leak?
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune- Litigation
- Japan
- 26 May 2020
The Tokyo High Court recently rendered a judgment regarding the amount of personal damages owed to victims of a personal information leak by a third party. The decision follows a Supreme Court judgment which determined that in the case of a personal information leak by a company which collected this information for educational purposes, the affected customers could claim damages for their mental suffering even though they could not prove economic loss.
Commission omission? High Court balances text and context in contractual interpretation
RPC- Litigation
- United Kingdom
- 26 May 2020
English law's flexible, rational, yet stable approach to contractual interpretation has been demonstrated again in a recent decision concerning commission payments. The decision is logical and sensible by reference both to the case's commercial context and the contract's wording and exemplifies the benefit of choosing English law as the forum for resolving contractual disputes.
COVID-19 Weekly Report (18-24 May 2020)
International Law Office- Intellectual Property
- International
- 26 May 2020
The impact of COVID-19 is being felt in almost every work area across the globe. In order to keep readers abreast of this evolving situation, ILO's COVID-19 Weekly Report provides insight into the major legal developments of the past seven days, as well as a round-up of our panel of experienced international legal commentators' legislative and regulatory guidance.
First judicial consideration of COVID-19 decisions
Wilson Harle- Litigation
- New Zealand
- 26 May 2020
The High Court recently issued a decision on a judicial review application which challenged the lawfulness of exemption decisions made pursuant to an order under the Health Act and sought urgent interim relief. The decision was the first consideration by the court of the lawfulness of actions taken during the exercise of the sweeping powers assumed by the government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Whole arbitration award or just dispositive portion: what should be registered with the courts?
Gan Partnership- Litigation
- Malaysia
- 26 May 2020
After succeeding in arbitration, the respondents in a recent case filed an originating summons pursuant to the Arbitration Act in a high court to enforce and recognise the entire award as a high court judgment. However, the appellant opposed the originating summons on, among others, the ground that only the dispositive portion of the award (which set out the orders or reliefs) – and not the entire award – was capable of being registered.
First-instance courts must evaluate testimony adduced during hearings
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC- Litigation
- Cyprus
- 26 May 2020
In a recent appeal, the Supreme Court ruled that the first-instance court could not ignore testimony adduced during a hearing without having evaluated it. In its decision, the Supreme Court stressed that where there is a disagreement as to the substantive facts of a case, the evaluation of testimony is the cornerstone of any decision. The absence of judgement as to whether a substantial witness has told the truth will render the court's decision incomplete.
COVID-19 Weekly Report (18-24 May 2020)
International Law Office- Corporate & Commercial
- International
- 26 May 2020
The impact of COVID-19 is being felt in almost every work area across the globe. In order to keep readers abreast of this evolving situation, ILO's COVID-19 Weekly Report provides insight into the major legal developments of the past seven days, as well as a round-up of our panel of experienced international legal commentators' legislative and regulatory guidance.
COVID-19 Weekly Report (18-24 May 2020)
International Law Office- Insolvency & Restructuring
- International
- 25 May 2020
The impact of COVID-19 is being felt in almost every work area across the globe. In order to keep readers abreast of this evolving situation, ILO's COVID-19 Weekly Report provides insight into the major legal developments of the past seven days, as well as a round-up of our panel of experienced international legal commentators' legislative and regulatory guidance.
COVID-19 Weekly Report (18-24 May 2020)
International Law Office- Insurance
- International
- 25 May 2020
The impact of COVID-19 is being felt in almost every work area across the globe. In order to keep readers abreast of this evolving situation, ILO's COVID-19 Weekly Report provides insight into the major legal developments of the past seven days, as well as a round-up of our panel of experienced international legal commentators' legislative and regulatory guidance.
COVID-19 Weekly Report (18-24 May 2020)
International Law Office- Real Estate
- International
- 25 May 2020
The impact of COVID-19 is being felt in almost every work area across the globe. In order to keep readers abreast of this evolving situation, ILO's COVID-19 Weekly Report provides insight into the major legal developments of the past seven days, as well as a round-up of our panel of experienced international legal commentators' legislative and regulatory guidance.
Corporate risk when officers or employees have criminal convictions
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu- White Collar Crime
- Japan
- 25 May 2020
Companies in Japan that operate in sectors which require permits or licences (eg, the aviation, banking, pharmaceutical, construction, outsourcing and waste disposal sectors) risk having their licences revoked if their officers or certain employees receive a criminal conviction. This article explains the circumstances in which a company's licence may be revoked and sets out certain measures that companies can take to protect themselves against this risk.
Copyright protection of fashion designs in Spain after Cofemel
Grau & Angulo- Intellectual Property
- Spain
- 25 May 2020
In light of the European Court of Justice's (ECJ's) decision in Cofemel, copyright protection for fashion designs is now more feasible in Spain. However, it remains to be seen how the Spanish courts (in particular, the Supreme Court) will apply the main teachings and caveats of this ECJ judgment in practice in the field of fashion.
COVID-19 Weekly Report (18-24 May 2020)
International Law Office- Competition & Antitrust
- International
- 25 May 2020
The impact of COVID-19 is being felt in almost every work area across the globe. In order to keep readers abreast of this evolving situation, ILO's COVID-19 Weekly Report provides insight into the major legal developments of the past seven days, as well as a round-up of our panel of experienced international legal commentators' legislative and regulatory guidance.
COVID-19 Weekly Report (18-24 May 2020)
International Law Office- Litigation
- International
- 25 May 2020
The impact of COVID-19 is being felt in almost every work area across the globe. In order to keep readers abreast of this evolving situation, ILO's COVID-19 Weekly Report provides insight into the major legal developments of the past seven days, as well as a round-up of our panel of experienced international legal commentators' legislative and regulatory guidance.
Use of digital contracts and electronic signatures
- Corporate & Commercial
- Cayman Islands
- 25 May 2020
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and with many people now working remotely, companies are increasingly considering the use of digital contracts and electronic signatures. To help minimise disruption and ensure business continuity, this article summarises the legal position in the Cayman Islands and provides practical advice on implementation.
COVID-19 Weekly Report (18-24 May 2020)
International Law Office- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- International
- 25 May 2020
The impact of COVID-19 is being felt in almost every work area across the globe. In order to keep readers abreast of this evolving situation, ILO's COVID-19 Weekly Report provides insight into the major legal developments of the past seven days, as well as a round-up of our panel of experienced international legal commentators' legislative and regulatory guidance.
First adjustments to New General Law for Sustainable Forest Development
Hogan Lovells BSTL SC- Environment & Climate Change
- Mexico
- 25 May 2020
In 2018 the New General Law for Sustainable Forest Development entered into force, introducing new legal definitions with regard to the forestry regulatory framework. In April 2020 a seemingly small yet quite relevant amendment to the law was published in the Federal Official Gazette, making various adjustments to the legal definitions set out in Article 7 of the law.
New approach to trade secret infringement by former employees
Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak- Intellectual Property
- Poland
- 25 May 2020
A recent Supreme Court judgment explains the scope and methods of protection by entrepreneurs against the unauthorised disclosure of trade secrets by former employees. In addition, it distinguishes the possibility of a violation of someone's trade secrets by the same person, acting as an employee or unauthorised person, depending on whether said person has obtained information constituting a trade secret within or outside the employment relationship.
COVID-19 Weekly Report (18-24 May 2020)
International Law Office- Capital Markets
- International
- 25 May 2020
The impact of COVID-19 is being felt in almost every work area across the globe. In order to keep readers abreast of this evolving situation, ILO's COVID-19 Weekly Report provides insight into the major legal developments of the past seven days, as well as a round-up of our panel of experienced international legal commentators' legislative and regulatory guidance.
COVID-19 Weekly Report (18-24 May 2020)
International Law Office- Aviation
- International
- 25 May 2020
The impact of COVID-19 is being felt in almost every work area across the globe. In order to keep readers abreast of this evolving situation, ILO's COVID-19 Weekly Report provides insight into the major legal developments of the past seven days, as well as a round-up of our panel of experienced international legal commentators' legislative and regulatory guidance.
