Real property disputes are as old as Rome. As such, it is appropriate that the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure (the Code) provides for a lis pendens, Latin for “pending suit,” to be recorded against title to real estate. The Code has two different statutes on lis pendens: 735 ILCS 5/15-1503, which is relative to […]
Sarah Evans, construction partner at law firm Spencer West, explores the factors to consider when terminating a construction contract Whilst construction projects should always aim to create a harmonious supply chain marriage, often parties find themselves heading for divorce. And never more so than in this post-covid, post-Brexit era, where issues around lack of materials and resources, quality […]
As the number of vaccinated individuals continues to increase and we are seeing a significant decrease in COVID-19 cases, the landscape of legal requirements applicable to employers and employees is changing, particularly related to employees who are fully vaccinated. Indeed, in an unexpected update to its guidance last week, the CDC stated that fully vaccinated […]
If an employee accuses your company of discrimination and takes you to court, the ensuing battle could take years and cost thousands of dollars. When it’s all over, neither side may have much to show for it.That’s why it might be a good idea to ask employees to agree in advance to binding arbitration if […]
Neither side is letting up in the contentious Vinoskey ESOP litigation that has now moved to the 4th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. After the selling shareholder, Adam Vinoskey, recently appealed the district court’s liability and damages findings, the Department of Labor has responded with a spirited defense of the court’s decision. Backstory: The focal […]
Heiler Painting: Tom Heiler, Founder & Sean Davies, Co-Owner Offit Kurman Labor and Employment attorney, Susie Cirilli, brings you the video series “Employment Practice Playbook: Client Spotlight.” The brief video interviews feature standout clients doing extraordinary things to help their business shine in their respective industries. Ms. Cirilli highlights business owners and leaders and allows them […]
Vietnam has one of the oldest cultures in Southeast Asia. While national identity can be complex given Vietnam’s history, locals are proud of their language and its complexities, as well as the distinctiveness of their society and culture. The expression dat viet (Vietnamese land), for example, encapsulates the notion that Vietnamese society have an organic relationship to […]
CNPLaw LLP (“CNP”) is proud to announce that our Intellectual Property (“IP”) practice has been ranked by Asian Legal Business (“ALB”) for the sixth consecutive year. Our IP practice has maintained its ranking with Trademarks and Copyright work receiving a Tier 2 ranking within the Singapore jurisdiction. The Intellectual Property practice is headed by Partner Ms. See Tow Soo […]
There are many types of fraud committed against businesses — from workers’ compensation scams to complex corporate swindles — but one of the most common types is simply employee theft. This can occur when employees take money from a cash register, forge names or change amounts on company checks, engage in creative bookkeeping a number of […]
A recent article in the Star Tribune says the executor of the estate of Prince, the late world-famous rock star, and the Internal Revenue Service are currently locked in a fierce estate and gift tax dispute. The IRS argues the executor has seriously undervalued the estate, and the executors claim the IRS’ calculations “are riddled […]
Pierre-Alexandre Degehet, Partner at BSP, assisted by Kateryna Nevmerzhytska, Associate, has acted as Luxembourg counsel supporting ING Bank N.V. and a group of international banks on the successful closing of a US$500m sustainability-linked senior secured borrowing base financing to Geneva-based coffee trader Sucafina. The borrowing base facility was significantly oversubscribed and subsequently upsized to US$500 […]
The insurance industry in London and internationally has been coping with the mass of insurance claims arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the UK, the industry regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), used its powers last year to bring an action against a number of Insurers who were denying business interruption claims from small […]
