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Three Supreme Court cases lead to California Lawyer of the Year honors

At the Lectern

Three of the cases resulted in Supreme Court opinions. One of the three CLAY award Supreme Court decisions is Guardianship of Saul H. 2022) 13 Cal.5th is also the only one of the three CLAY award Supreme Court cases to also be among the Daily Journal’s “ Top Verdicts of 2022.” 2022) 13 Cal.5th

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Australian Federal Court dismisses the novel duty of care previously found in Sharma: what does it mean for future climate litigation in Australia?

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On March 15, 2022, the Full Federal Court of Australia, an intermediate appellate court, unanimously overturned the primary judge’s decision in Sharma and Others v. 2021 Federal Court Decision . In May 2021, the Court dismissed the application for an injunction. 2022 Full Federal Court Decision.

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China Adopts Restrictive Theory of Foreign State Immunity

Conflict of Laws

Supreme Court has held that issuing foreign government bonds is a commercial activity, even if done for a sovereign purpose. It is unclear if Chinese courts applying the FSIL will reach the same conclusion. to Article 14(3) is significant because Chinese court decisions that recognize foreign judgments are considered “rulings.”