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The new leading decision procedure in Germany’s Federal Court of Justice: Higher efficiency in handling mass proceedings?

The new leading decision procedure in Germany’s Federal Court of Justice: Higher efficiency in handling mass proceedings?

The “Act to introduce a Leading Decision Procedure at the Federal Court of Justice” (the Act) - “Gesetz zur Einführung eines Leitentscheidungsverfahrens beim Bundesgerichtshof (BGH)” (Federal Law Gazette 2024 I No. 328) allows the Federal Court of Justice (FCJ) to clarify relevant legal issues for a large number of similar cases.

Global | Publication | November 29, 2024


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Failure to prevent fraud: Large APAC corporates with UK links face enforcement scrutiny and compliance burden under new offence

Large APAC corporates with UK links fall within scope of the new strict liability corporate criminal offence of “failure to prevent fraud” coming into force on 1 September 2025.

Global | June 17, 2025

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We are delighted to be participating in Marine Money Week New York 2025. As one of the landmark events for the global shipping finance community, and with the global shipping and maritime industry at such a pivotal juncture, we look forward to catching up with clients and contacts to continue discussions around navigating the current challenges and opportunities.

Global | June 16 – 18, 2025

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Essential Corporate News – Week ending 13 June 2025

On 6 June 2025, The Register of Overseas Entities (Annotation) Regulations 2025 were laid before Parliament. They come into force on 30 June 2025.

United Kingdom | June 13, 2025

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