New Zealand: In November 2024, the District Court found Tony Gibson, the former Chief Executive of Port of Auckland Limited (POAL), guilty of health and safety breaches in relation to the death of a stevedore on 30 August 2020. He has…
What is common knowledge? Consider consulting ChatGPT, as the panel in Ross v. United States, a case before the District of Columbia Court of Appeals did. In an opinion issued on February 20, 2025, the majority and dissenting judges publicly…
Over the past fifteen years, we have seen a concerning rise in “nuclear verdicts,” or jury awards of $10 million or more. While this development undoubtedly benefits contingency fee plaintiffs’ lawyers, it presents significant potential adverse consequences to corporate defendants…
Before exploring strategies to counteract the rise in escalating jury verdicts, it is essential to understand the causes of such outcomes. This article delves into the causes of oversized jury awards. Dentons – Insights – Read More
Begin with the End in Mind. From the very inception of a potential high exposure case, defense counsel should begin formulating a plan for achieving victory at the end of the case, whether by motion and/or trial. When defense counsel…
International trade presents the perfect challenge—exporters will not ship without guaranteed payment, and importers will not pay without guarantee goods are shipped. Of the solutions innovated in response, the letter of credit has become a faithful mainstay. The importer’s bank…
An Act of Parliament to amend the Public Finance Management Act, 2012 and for connected purposes. CLAUSE NO. CONTENTS OF THE CLAUSE OUR COMMENTS Clause 2 Amendment of section 23 of No. 18 of 2012 The Public Finance Management Act…
Singapore: Singapore’s Budget 2025 introduces strategic measures to position itself amid political and economic uncertainties. In this article, we offer insights into the significant tax changes affecting multi-national enterprises and high-net-worth individuals. Dentons – Insights – Read More
Europe: On February 13, 2025, the European Commission held a Stakeholder Workshop on its draft Guidelines on Exclusionary Abuses, which were initially published on August 1, 2024. These draft Guidelines aim to enhance the predictability, coherence, and practical application of…
Canada: Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 70, Tanya Grace, a Certified Financial Planner at IG Wealth Management, shares her insights on the…
