Motorists suing major carmakers for allegedly fitting out diesel vehicles with unlawful emissions-cheating software asked a London judge Thursday to delay an upcoming damages trial while they appeal a judgment that dismissed most of their claims.
Motorists suing major carmakers for allegedly fitting out diesel vehicles with unlawful emissions-cheating software asked a London judge Thursday to delay an upcoming damages trial while they appeal a judgment that dismissed most of their claims.
A collapsed investment company has sued The Royal Bank of Scotland for more than £74 million ($99 million), accusing the lender of allowing cash earmarked for solar farms to be siphoned off by the company's director.
A Saudi investor succeeded Thursday in reviving his $5 million claim over an unpaid loan agreement, as the Court of Appeal held that an earlier judge was wrong to conclude that the claim was time-barred.
A London appeals court ruled Tuesday that Moorwand Ltd. is not liable for £160,000 ($213,000) lost in an authorized push payment scam because the payment services provider had no reason to suspect the transfer instructions were fraudulent.
Electrolux has denied causing a startup to lose more than £200 million ($266 million) amid their failed home appliance development partnership, telling a London court that it did not misuse any of its opponent's confidential information.
A London appeals judge has ruled that workers have the right to be accompanied at disciplinary hearings only if they make a request — even if the employer does not tell them what the meeting is about beforehand.
A London court declined to toss a taxpayer's challenge to a capital gains tax bill on a £1.6 million ($2.1 million) payout he made before liquidating his company, while dismissing his claims of double taxation and other allegations.
The International Chamber of Commerce’s recently revised arbitration rules, while not a seismic reset, create a coherent set of practical reforms focused on streamlining the process to parties’ needs, sending the message that preparation and strategic clarity will be rewarded, say lawyers at White & Case.
