In light of recent events, an unprecedented attack by Hamas on Israel has sparked significant concern. According to an eaerly Sunday morning report by JURIST, Israel has confirmed over 600 deaths and more than 2,000 injuries, an estimated 100+ kidnapped, and hundreds still missing following Saturday’s unexpected offensive by Hamas. Hamas launched over 4,000 rockets…
Recent succession of legal office openings by high-profile firms such as Quinn, CMS and Nishimura has garnered attention in the legal industry. Yet, these expansions may represent more than just routine growth and could be indicative of larger strategies at play, as noted in a recent article by Law.com. Legal firms are increasingly seeking to…
On Saturday, 7th of October, a day when Israeli Jewish communities traditionally celebrate the holiday of Simchat Torah, an unexpected and brutal attack was launched on Israel by Hamas. The assault was deemed unprecedented due to its triple-front nature – via air, land, and sea –, involving thousands of rockets, hostages, and numerous atrocities such…
Over 100 Israeli civilians lost their lives last Saturday in the wake of rocket attacks by Hamas and subsequent on-ground incursions. Concurrently, the Palestinian Ministry of Health is also reporting almost 200 Palestinian fatalities as a result of retaliatory airstrikes by Israel in Gaza. Both claims have come via official channels: Israeli and Palestinian. The…
Elizabeth Throssell, spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has announced a probe into a Russian airstrike last Thursday that resulted in at least 51 civilian deaths. Speaking from Geneva, Throssell decried the attack, emphasizing the necessity of strictly adhering to international humanitarian law. The press release stated that, in response, the UN…
Thailand’s progressive opposition party, the Move Forward Party, submitted a draft bill to the parliament last Thursday. The drafted legislation primarily seeks to establish amnesty for potentially thousands of individuals who have been charged with numerous offenses during political rallies since 2006. The noted crimes include offenses such as insulting the monarchy, which has drawn…
Uganda’s opposition leader, Bobi Wine, and several of his supporters have been arrested on charges of ‘inciting violence,’ according to a report by Jurist News and Reports. The Uganda Police Force had intended to quell ongoing protests and prevent suspicion of agitation by executing a security operation earlier in the week. The operation resulted in…
In a significant alteration to New York’s labor laws, Governor Kathy Hochul has given her assent to legislation that will transform the salary threshold associated with various exemptions under Article 6 of the New York Labor Law, also known as NYLL, from March 13, 2024. The bill in reference is S.B. 5572 and its primary…
Uncertainty continues to cast a shadow over data transfers between the European Union and the United States. A newly adopted framework aimed at facilitating these exchanges has sparked discussions about its legal soundness. On 20th September 2023, the European Commission published its Adequacy Decision for US companies, certified under the Data Privacy Framework (DPF), as…
In a noteworthy development last month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reopened its internal challenge of Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion acquisition of Blizzard, Inc., commonly known as Activision. This action followed a thorough assessment of numerous domestic and international issues linked to the planned deal. According to a recent report, this closely observed merger faced…
As tax season is upon us, a pending Supreme Court case, Moore v. United States, is drawing wide attention from taxpayers, and legal professionals. The case will address the constitutionality of the Section 965 “Transition Tax”, an imposition that arrived as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017. The petitioners in the…
The leadership transition following a significant merger can often make or break a deal. As the legal industry navigates the anticipated merger between international law behemoths Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, allocation of leadership roles has been a prominent topic. Expectedly, the current leaders of Allen & Overy, namely Senior Partner Wim Dejonghe…
Given the dynamic nature of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) market, the fourth edition of the guide titled “Doing Business in the UAE: A Guide to the Financial, Business, and Legal Considerations for Navigating the UAE’s Dynamic Market” provides an in-depth overview for foreign investors who are eyeing business opportunities in the Gulf nation. Presented…
In an unexpected maneuver, Proskauer along with local counsel Canfield Law LLC, has recently submitted an amicus curiae brief on behalf of the Institute for Innovation in Prosecution at John Jay College, also known as the IIP, backing a group of Georgia prosecutors who dispute the legitimacy of a new prosecutorial oversight commission. This development…
Nishimura & Asahi, Japan’s largest law firm and a member of the country’s “Big Four”, is undergoing a significant shift toward international localization. This strategic move is born out of their desire to expand their U.S. and European client base and secure prime roles in cross-border deals. As a testament to their intention to compete…
In a move of noteworthy international legal significance, the UK has approved an extension to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), termed the ‘UK-U.S. Data Bridge’. This agreement is intended to streamline the flow of data from the UK to the United States. Commencing from October 12, 2023, personal data will be eligible for transfer…
Last Thursday, a Russian rocket attack aimed at Hroza, Ukraine, resulted in the loss of at least 51 civilians, according to Ukrainian authorities. The impacted sites were a local cafe and a grocery store. In a sorrowful addition to the tragic event, a six-year-old child was among the deceased confirmed by Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor…
Following the recent filing of an antidumping duty (“ADD”) petition on imports of aluminum extrusions, several firms and enterprises may have to overhaul their procurement strategies and sourcing channels. The initial petition, lodged on October 4, 2023, by the US Aluminum Extruders Coalition and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial…
The U.S. government remains steady and assertive in regulating transactions that could potentially compromise U.S. national security. Recent updates have seen these restrictions popping up more frequently in the execution of export controls and economic sanctions. This concerns members of the global legal community as these regulations have the potential to impede investment and business…
In a decisive action against alleged anti-competitive practices, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently registered a federal lawsuit against the e-commerce titan, Amazon. This action underscores FTC’s robust approach towards the enforcement of antitrust laws, a move which has been stoutly supported by seventeen other states that have vouched to join in this legal…
The rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI) recently saw two significant U.S. court rulings addressing the copyrightability of AI-generated works. The decisions in question are: Thaler v. Perlmutter, decided on August 18, 2023, by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, and the subsequent case of Allen et al. In Thaler…
The Law Commission of England has concluded its review of the English Arbitration Act 1996, a process it embarked upon in January 2022, according to the Commission’s final report available here. This conclusion signifies a significant development in the terrain of arbitration laws, heralding the onset of a potential reform of the existing legal framework….
On October 4, 2023, a coalition of 14 U.S. aluminum extruders and the United Steelworkers organization filed both antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions. There were 15 countries named in total, with the AD petitions filed against aluminum extrusions from Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, China, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand,…
A tumultuous week in London’s legal sector saw leading law firm CMS grappling with the fallout following a claim lodged by a property developer it formerly represented in a £8 million fraud case involving a disgruntled business partner. The turbulence in the legal landscape did not end there, as PrivatBank turned to the courts to…
The U.S. Aluminum Extruders Coalition, in tandem with United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial, and Service Workers International Union, filed 15 new antidumping duty petitions and four fresh countervailing duty petitions on October 4, 2023. The primary focus of these petitions is the imports of aluminum extrusions that originate from 15…