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Hong Kong Courts – Expansion of use of remote hearings
As expected, the judiciary in Hong Kong has announced that it will expand the use of remote hearings for civil cases. The first Guidance Note for Remote Hearings for Civil Business in the High Court (Phase 1) came into effect on 3 April 2020. This was during the general adjourned period (GAP), when the courts were generally closed as a result of COVID-19, save for urgent and essential court business. The GAP came to an end on 3 May 2020.
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COVID-19 – Hong Kong Courts handling urgent and essential matters
On 8 April 2020, the Hong Kong Judiciary announced that the general adjourned period ("GAP") for court proceedings will continue until at least 3 May 2020. During the GAP, court registries and offices are, for the most part, closed. However, the GAP does not apply to "urgent and essential court hearings and/or matters".
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Another blow for Italian regional authorities in Italian Swaps saga judgment
Shortly before Christmas, the Commercial Court handed down judgment in another one of the long line of 'Italian Swaps Cases', Dexia SA v Regione Emilia Romagna.
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Number of UK ransomware attacks double in past year
Increasing difficulty for businesses to get cyber coverage under traditional property and liability policies
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Financial services litigation – what to look out for in 2022
Push-payment fraud, cryptocurrency, ESG and interest rate moves expected to be key drivers of financial disputes next year
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Sports Ticker #126 - Cricket’s Olympic revival, Euro-Soccer and Mbappé’s pay war - a speed read of commercial updates from the sports world
In a fortnight which saw Cambridge University do the double over Oxford University at the 2025 Boat Race and Strava acquire its rival Runna in a dash for running app supremacy, we bring you updates on the historic impact of Rory McIlroy's Masters victory, news of cricket's triumphant return to the Olympics and an insight into the record-breaking prize pool announced for the Esports World Cup 2025.
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Sports Ticker #125: All Blacks settle sponsor spat, WDC ups top prize and UK Baller League kicks off – a speed read of commercial updates from the sports world
In a fortnight which saw Patrick Mullins ride Nick Rockett to victory in the Grand National, Dmitry Bivol renounce his WBC light-heavyweight title in pursuit of a trilogy fight with Artur Beterbiev, and Cardiff Rugby serve a notice of intention to appoint administrators, we bring you updates on Fnatic’s IMG partnership, news of a major increase in prize money in the World Darts Championship, and details of a settlement between the International Tennis Federation and Gerard Piqué’s Kosmos.
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Sports Ticker #124: IOC's marathon month, London Lions stadium and Six Nations free-to-air deal
In a fortnight which saw Kirsty Coventry elected as the first female president of the International Olympic Committee, Newcastle United win its first major domestic trophy since 1955, and a reported eightfold increase in Ferrari-branded merchandise sales for Puma following Lewis Hamilton's arrival, we bring you updates on the launch of Arsenal Women's first lifestyle range, a major complaint (and PR campaign) commenced by a professional tennis players’ association against the ATP, WTA, ITF and ITIA, and details of the Six Nations' extended free-to-air deal with the BBC and ITV.
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Sports Ticker #123: NSL makeover, IFAB eight-second rule and Yorkshire Hundred sale – a speed read of commercial updates from the sports world
In a fortnight which saw the Women's Tennis Association announce that players will receive paid maternity leave for the first time, Manchester United unveil plans for a new 100,000 seater stadium and the BBC strike a TV deal for men's international football in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, we bring you updates on the revamped Netball Super League, Ferrari's victory against Aston Martin and the benefits for Yorkshire following the sale of the Northern Superchargers.
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