U.S. Courts News Reporter
George Smith disappeared over two decades ago on July 5, 2005, from Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas. What followed was a mishandled crime scene, a family denied answers, and a case that forced the public to see how little accountability exists at sea.
George Smith was on a honeymoon cruise with his newlywed bride, Jennifer Hagel, who we later represented on behalf of Mr. Smith’s estate against the cruise line over his disappearance. The couple was drinking late in … Read the rest
Federal judges are introducing young people to the Judiciary and sparking their interest in a range of careers in the courts – beyond the roles of judges and lawyers – through a national initiative called Open Doors to Careers in the Courts. A new video shows the approach, which starts with students visiting courthouses to interact with court professionals and experience the job functions that keep the wheels of justice turning.
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Nous vous proposons ci-dessous une revue de quelques décisions rendues en 2025 par la Cour de cassation en matière de rupture brutale des relations commerciales, donnant l’occasion de rappels et précisions utiles concernant notamment les modalités de l’indemnisation, la qualification de la relation commerciale ou la détermination de la juridiction compétente.
En application de l’Article L. 442-1 II du Code de commerce, … Read the rest
This blog is co-authored by Lesedi Dube, candidate attorney.
The finality of full and final settlement agreements is highlighted in an August 2025 judgment in the High Court. The court found that a settlement agreement between the applicant and respondent could not be rescinded on the basis of alleged prior non-performance of contractual obligations discovered after the finalisation of the settlement agreement. The court held that the settlement agreement, once concluded, was binding and could not be rescinded merely because … Read the rest
Au grand soulagement du monde des affaires, le cadre de protection du transfert de données entre l’UE et les États-Unis (Data Privacy Framework ou « DPF ») n’a pas été invalidé par le Tribunal de l’Union européenne le 3 septembre ! (Affaire T-553/23)
Lorsque la Commission européenne estime qu’un pays tiers assure un niveau de protection adéquat, les transferts de données personnelles vers ce pays peuvent avoir lieu sans autre autorisation, sur la … Read the rest
On 1 September 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its latest Investment Firms Prudential Regime (IFPR) newsletter, setting out expectations on matters related to the IFPR.
In this newsletter, the FCA covered the following issues:
• Notification of changes to Investment Firm Groups (IFGs): The FCA reminded firms that they must make a notification as they become aware of the creation of or change to an of an IFG, and that firms must ensure that … Read the rest
Four new U.S. Supreme Court Fellows are set to begin their 2025-2026 fellowships in September.
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Arizona 1, California 73, Florida 1, Georgia 1, Hawaii 1, Iowa 1, Minnesota 4, North Carolina 2, Nebraska 1, New Mexico 1, Nevada 3, New York 2, Pennsylvania 1 and Washington 3.
As of August 27, 2025, a total of 95 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 14 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from January 7, 2025, to July 26, 2025. Of the 80 people with information available, 18 have been hospitalized. No … Read the rest