It is not clear how long – if at all – a bidder must remain on the sidelines if it declares its bid ‘best and final’ but is not successful in taking over the target. This article considers the current state of affairs.

Speaking in the House of Commons on 26 June, Theresa May announced the Government's proposals outlining how it intends to protect the rights of EU citizens living in the UK. This articles looks at the proposal.

A federal district court ruled last week that companies controlled by family members of late musician Bob Marley, will receive $2.4 million in damages for trademark infringement from Jammin Java Corp. This article examines the case.

Nation’s highest court reverses California Supreme Court decision that extended the jurisdictional reach of state courts.

After a seven year investigation into Google's practices, the European Commission imposed a record breaking €2.42 billion fine on Google for abusing its dominant position in the search engine market.

On the anniversary of the UK's referendum to leave the EU, Gowling WLG lawyers assess what impact the decision will have on core land law in England and Wales.

The Department of Transport has now finalised its Comprehensive Maritime Transport Policy (the CMTP) for South Africa. This briefing examines the new policy in detail.

This article explains why password fatigue can be a real problem and can lead to the situation where you'll settle for something that’s easy to remember, but easy to guess too.

A US district court recently tossed a certification bid by a putative class of consumers who alleged that popular energy-shot, 5-Hour Energy, deceptively marketed its effectiveness. Thie article examines why.

FCA proposes amendments to UK rules and clarifies timing for applications by benchmark administrators. This article looks at the key points.