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EC losses decision on Spanish public works procurement
The European Commission has failed in its case against Spain in which the Commission claimed that the award of Integrated Action Programmes in Valencia are public works contracts.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 24 June 2011 | Practice Area: Public Procurement
Getting across the line - when can an employer dismiss an employee fairly?
A worker who dressed as a snail to crawl the London marathon was reportedly sacked for failing to raise enough money. Although this seems like a harsh response, it is not a foregone conclusion that he would win a claim of unfair dismissal. Shoosmiths considers the requirements for a fair dismissal.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 21 June 2011 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
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A guide to arbitration in the UAE
This guide to conducting arbitration in the UAE from Habib Al Mulla & Company covers the main points lawyers in the jurisdiction need to consider, including the presence of multilateral conventions, the key arbitral institutions and the requirements for an arbitration agreement.
Law Firm: Habib Al Mulla & Company | Published: 20 June 2011 | Practice Area: Arbitration
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No pictures please! The problems with banning photographs at concerts
Most people take photos at concerts or festivals and many upload their snapshots to Facebook and other sites to share with friends and family. But what are the legal consequences? This briefing from Schoenherr looks at why steps taken by organisers to prevent amateur photographers may be useless.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 20 June 2011 | Practice Area: Copyright
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Defamation in education institutions - a growing trend
Many people will regard defamation as an area of law which only has real relevance to A-list celebrities, or multi-national companies, but Eversheds is seeing an increase in defamation allegations in grievances by academics and claims of defamation being threatened against colleges and universities.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 17 June 2011 | Practice Area: Local Authorities
Clarity above all else - a litigator's perspective on outsourcing relationships
Two characteristics distinguish outsourcing relationships - the high degree of interdependence between two otherwise separate companies, and the lengthy term of the contract. This briefing from Mayer Brown highlights the key areas of contention in outsourcing contracts.
Law Firm: Mayer Brown | Published: 16 June 2011 | Practice Area: Litigation
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Signed, sealed, delivered: Russia's new law on electronic signatures
In April this year Russia brought in a new law governing the use of electronic signatures in civil law transactions. This briefing from Pepeliaev clarifies under what circumstances electronic signatures can be used and how Russia’s stance differs from other jurisdictions.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 16 June 2011 | Practice Area: Litigation
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Let's settle this once and for all - Part 36 V Calderbank offers
It is easy to feel on the edge of an abyss when a claim form listing your company as a defendant arrives on your doorstep or if you believe an existing dispute has to go through the courts in order to reach a conclusion. This briefing from Shoosmiths identifies two key escape routes to settle cases
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 16 June 2011 | Practice Area: Litigation
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Force majeure - commercial aftershocks of the Japanese earthquake
The Japanese earthquake and tsunami was a disaster of Biblical proportions. The 9.0 magnitude earthquake is the largest in Japan since modern instrumental recordings began 130 years ago. In this briefing, Paul Hastings looks at the commercial fall out and the long-term impact for the country.
Law Firm: Paul Hastings | Published: 15 June 2011 | Practice Area: Litigation
Rating: 5 people found this useful
Commercial update – AdWords, liability for deceit, bungs, bribes and brown paper bags
Hammonds provides an informal insight into some of the most recent commercial developments, including company directors’ liability for deceit, intimacy between contracts, Google AdWords, delivery charges and cancelled contracts, and bungs, bribes and brown paper bags.
Law Firm: Hammonds | Published: 26 July 2010 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
Rating: 2 people found this useful
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