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Today the Supreme Court decided another COVID-related case. In Little v. Reclaim Idaho, the state sought a stay of a District Court order. That ruling required the state to collect digital signatures for ballot initiatives. The Ninth Circuit declined to stay the District Court’s judgment. The Governor of Idaho sought a stay from the Supreme Court. … Continue reading Did Justice Thomas quietly dissent in Little v. Reclaim Idaho in light of his dissent from Doe v. Reed? Continue Reading →

Today the Supreme Court decided another COVID-related case. In Little v. Reclaim Idaho, the state sought a stay of a District Court order. That ruling required the state to collect digital signatures for ballot initiatives. The Ninth Circuit declined to stay the District Court’s judgment. The Governor of Idaho sought a stay from the Supreme Court. … Continue reading Did Justice Thomas quietly dissent in Little v. Reclaim Idaho in light of his dissent from Doe v. Reed? Continue Reading →

From Doe v. Neverson, a nonprecedential opinion decided today by the Eleventh Circuit (Judges Wilson, Jordan & Anderson): The plaintiff, proceeding as “Jane Doe,” appeals the district court’s denial of her motion to proceed under a pseudonym in her sexual assault and battery action against Tremaine Aldon Neverson. Ms. Doe claims that proceeding under her real … Continue reading Do Plaintiffs from Conservative Cultural/Religious Groups (e.g., Muslims) Have More Right to Proceed Pseudonymously in Sex Assault Lawsuits? Continue Reading →

Linklaters advised CRR Re on its first bond issue, a EUR 300 million issue of subordinated bonds eligible as Tier 2 core capital.The bonds will mature in 2040 with a first early redemption date at the option of the issuer in 2030. This bond issue has a fixed annual coupon of 2.875% until 15 July … Continue reading Linklaters advises CCR Re on its inaugural Tier 2 bond issue amounting to EUR 300 million Continue Reading →

Hogan Lovells has advised joint arrangers and lead managers Citigroup Global Markets Limited and Deutsche Bank AG on the second auto loan securitisation by Blue Motor Finance, a leading UK fintech in the motor finance space. It follows the success of the first auto loan securitisation, Azure Finance No. 1, which was completed in August … Continue reading Hogan Lovells advises on second auto loan securitisation by Blue Motor Finance Continue Reading →

International Law Firm Clifford Chance advised Mizuho Bank, Ltd. and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) in relation to the limited recourse US$330 million (approximately) financing for the construction, operation and maintenance of the Al Kharsaa 800MW Solar PV IPP (the Project) being developed near Doha in Qatar. The project will be owned by … Continue reading Clifford Chance advises Mizuho and JBIC in relation to the Al Kharsaa Solar Project in Qatar Continue Reading →

CNX Resources Corporation (CNX) and CNX Midstream Partners LP (CNX Midstream or the Partnership) have announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which CNX will acquire all of the outstanding common units of CNX Midstream that it does not already own in exchange for CNX common stock valued at approximately … Continue reading Latham & Watkins Advises CNX Resources in its Acquisition of the Remaining Public Stake in CNX Midstream Partners Continue Reading →

Allen & Overy has announced today that it advised Czech Gas Networks Investments S.à r.l (CGNI) on its successful issuance and placement of EUR 600 million and CZK 6.75 billion notes with investors on international capital markets (the Notes). The Notes, which are rated BBB+ by both S&P and Fitch, have been listed on the … Continue reading Allen & Overy advises Czech Gas Networks Investments as the company enters the international debt capital markets Continue Reading →

Leading international law firm Clifford Chance has advised global dispute financier Omni Bridgeway on its investment in a new Japanese enterprise, Japan Legal Network Co. Ltd. (Japan Legal Network). The new business will finance and advise Japanese claimants seeking access to justice and is the first of its kind in Japan. It also represents Omni … Continue reading Clifford Chance advises Omni Bridgeway on investment in Japanese legaltech startup Continue Reading →

We are pleased to announce that Alejandra Bonilla and Pablo Jaramillo and have been appointed partners in Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas in Colombia. Managing partner Bernardo Cárdenas said: “The breadth of experience in their respective areas is a true asset for the Firm, and their appointment a testament to our commitment to serve our clients with exceptional talent.” Alejandra has nearly … Continue reading Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas appoints two new partners in Colombia Continue Reading →