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Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Courts Split Over Requirement for Chapter 15 Jurisdiction in the U.S.

To file bankruptcy in the U.S., a debtor must reside in, have a domicile or a place of business in, or have property in the United States. 11 U.S.C. § 109(a). In cross border chapter 15 cases, courts have considered whether...more

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Cross-Border CRE Warehouse Facilities: Q&A

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Introduction - We are often asked by clients about cross-border commercial mortgage warehouse transactions. Over the past ten years there has been substantial growth in the number of facilities that we advise on that have...more

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The International Investigations Review, 12th Edition - England & Wales

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In its second year, the Biden administration has made clear its prioritisation of white-collar prosecutions. This includes changes in policy and guidance, such as a renewed focus on individual accountability, an increased...more

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Bribery Act 2010: Ten Years On

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Ten years have passed since the introduction of the UK’s primary anti-corruption law, the Bribery Act 2010 (“the Act”). This article examines the extent to which the Act has lived up to its billing as the international “gold...more

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"Trade" and "Cooperation" – Buzzwords for life beyond Brexit

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In a flurry of last-minute negotiations, the EU and the UK agreed on the form of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU, European Atomic Energy Community and the UK on 24 December 2020 ("TCA") to bring about the...more

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UK Contract? Today is the Day to Review Your Dispute Resolution Provisions

Whether you are a regular user of arbitration, a default user of your local courts or pick and choose a forum depending on the deal, it always pays to take a cold look at those choices. Do they still work for you? Will they...more

Morgan Lewis

Brexit and Judicial Cooperation – All Is Not Lost…Yet

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The smooth functioning of international civil legal proceedings across European Union (EU) national frontiers has been one of the benefits of EU membership. With the United Kingdom (UK) now departing from the EU, are...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

[Podcast] Brexit and Dispute Resolution in the UK

In this episode, Akin Gump litigation partner Mark Dawkins and senior counsel Sheena Buddhdev discuss Brexit and its possible impact on international dispute resolution in the U.K. Among the topics covered: • Brexit state...more

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English Court Confirms International Jurisdiction to Set Aside Transactions Defrauding Creditors

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Section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986 continues to be a useful tool available to creditors for challenging transactions at an undervalue. Section 423 gives the English court the power to set aside a transaction (most...more

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The impact of Brexit on the enforcement of judgments between the UK and EU Member States post-Brexit

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The impact of Brexit on the enforcement of judgments between the UK and EU member states is increasingly at the forefront of businesses' minds. This blog describes how the current system of reciprocal enforcement of judgments...more

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Cross Border Financing Report 2015, UK

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Section 1 – Bank licences - 1.1 What licences or approvals do lenders need to have if lending to a borrower in this jurisdiction if a) the lender is a bank or b) the lender is a not a bank? No licences or approvals...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - Volume IX, Issue 36

In this issue: - Bylaw of Delaware Corporation Providing for Exclusive Forum in North Carolina Upheld - FINRA Board to Consider Rule Proposals Regarding Private Trading Platforms - CBOE and C2 in...more

Mintz - Intellectual Property Viewpoints

UK High Court confirms jurisdiction to grant cross-border declaration of non-infringement

In Actavis Group HF v. Eli Lilly & Co. the UK High Court has granted a declaration of non-infringement in the UK, France, Italy and Spain. A jurisdictional challenge in relation to the French, Italian and Spanish...more

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International Forum Selection Clause Enforceable Against Employee, Says The Second Circuit

Martinez v. Bloomberg, LP, No. 12-3654 (2d Cir. Jan. 14, 2014): The Second Circuit confirmed that international forum selection and choice of law clauses in cross-border employment agreements are enforceable. Here, a former...more

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