Doha: Equivalent relief clauses, often called "back-to-back" clauses, are widely used in construction subcontracts to pass down the main contractors' risks and entitlements from main contracts. These clauses aim to ensure that subcontractors are only entitled to an extension of time and/or additional cost if, and to the extent that, the main contractor is entitled to the same relief from the employer under the main contract.

Australia: In mergers, acquisitions and internal restructures, the people related risks can be overlooked. From outdated contracts and historical payroll errors that require remediation, to cultural misalignment and poor consultation processes, underestimating these issues have the potential to derail the deal and drive-up costs. Proactive collaboration with HR and legal specialists is key to unlocking value and setting up the change for long-term success. So, what are the most common risks, and how can they be identified?

Ten US lawyers have been selected to the 2026 Lawdragon guide.

Bundestagsnachrichten/Wahlvorschlag Dr. Sigrid Emmenegger soll die Nachfolge der Richterin des Bundesverfassungsgerichts im Zweiten Senat, Prof. Dr. Doris König, antreten. Das geht aus einem Wahlvorschlag des Wahlausschusses hervor.

As discussed in our previous look at the 2025 proxy season, the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has elevated AI to a core governance concern for shareholders, and as AI continues to dominate headlines, the urgency of finding a balance between transparency, responsibility, and return on investment for shareholders is likely to spur a growing number of AI-related shareholder proposals in the coming years.

Neue Zusammensetzung der Kammern des Gerichts der Europäischen Union

New composition of the Chambers of the General Court of the European Union

Pressemitteilung 173/25 vom 22.09.2025