In the first investment arbitration class-action, an ICSID tribunal has established jurisdiction over claims brought by thousands of Italian bondholders stemming from Argentina’s decade-old debt default. Edward Machin reports.

In an eagerly awaited decision the UK Supreme Court today unanimously found that arbitrators are not to be classified as ‘employees’ under the Employment Equality (Religion and Belief) Regulations 2003. Edward Machin considers the ruling.

With the British arm of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire dominating the headlines day after day in the UK as fresh allegations of illegal conduct are made, Fraser Allan looks at some of the legal battles that could lie ahead.

[w]DLA Piper has enlarged its Munich office with the hire of two teams from Hogan Lovells under partners Thomas Gädtke (litigation and dispute resolution) and Thilo von Bodungen (commercial and trade law).

The Democratic Republic of Congo cannot be sued in Hong Kong, the region’s highest court has ruled, citing China’s policy of absolute immunity for sovereign states. Edward Machin reports.

Both the Law Society and Bar Council have expressed continuing concern over European Commission proposals to introduce a Community-wide contract law system, says Ben Rigby.

With rights holders increasingly utilising dispute resolution processes to settle their domain name registration complaints, Edward Machin investigates the recent spike in global cybersquatting cases.

Expert witness immunity from suit from professional negligence claims in relation to their participation in court cases has been abolished by the UK Supreme Court. Edward Machin reports.

Commercial lawyers cautiously welcome the government’s proposals to implement the Jackson Report, yet there are also pitfalls ahead for business clients, writes Ben Rigby.