Vietnam makes major updates to Power Development Plan VIII23 April 2025
Vietnam has recently revised its Power Development Plan VIII, marking a strategic move to accelerate the development and implementation of power projects.
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US Trade Representative Implements Port Fee Proposal22 April 2025
On April 17, 2025, the USTR published a notice of action implementing its port fee proposal, first announced on February 21, 2025.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 24122 April 2025
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider a UK Supreme Court decision on limitation of liability, as well as other judgments on the interpretation of an arbitration award, alleged defective design on a construction project and an undisclosed principal in a commodities contract.
Tackling Contractual Defaults Head-On – A Refresher21 April 2025
The commodities market is expected to see an increase in the number of contractual defaults, stemming from climate change and political instability. This article sets out a ‘refresher’ on steps that should be taken when faced with a contractual breach, as well as additional tips for companies to prepare for and handle defaults in this volatile market.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 20717 April 2025
Read the 207th edition of our weekly update on Italian labour law.
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility – The LME fined £9.2m in FCA Penalties17 April 2025
This article discusses the recent financial penalty imposed by the FCA on the LME for failing to maintain adequate systems and controls.
Australian criminal convictions for online travel insurance products: do you need to review your compliance procedures?17 April 2025
In the third article in our series on prosecution of online platforms and intermediaries, we consider the impact of the judgment and fines.
Late Redelivery and Lost Opportunities: Key Lessons from Hapag-Lloyd AG v Skyros Maritime Corp14 April 2025
Shipowners should be aware that where charterers redeliver late, their ability to claim substantial damages could be limited by the existence of any contractual obligations that prevent entry into further fixtures.
Asian leasing models are reshaping maritime funding – opportunities for Germany14 April 2025
Focus on Chinese and Japanese leasing structures, with legal aspects relevant to the German market.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 20610 April 2025
Read the 206th edition of our weekly update on Italian labour law.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 2053 April 2025
Read the 205th edition of our weekly update on Italian labour law.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 2401 April 2025
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider collision liability, competing jurisdiction agreements, guidance on relief from forfeiture and the requirements of liability for half secret commissions.
