The name choice of a new pope carries symbolism for the values he wishes to emulate, in recognition of the most pressing issues he sees as leader of the Catholic Church. For Pope Leo XIV, artificial intelligence is at the heart of his name choice. Born Robert Francis Prevost, the new pope chose his papal … Read more
If you do use the blog for research or database purposes, citation would be appreciated, to the blog as a whole and /or to specific blog posts. Many have suggested I should turn the blog into a paid for, subscription service however I have resisted doing so. Proper reference to how the blog is useful … Read more
Background to Case C-537/23 Società Italiana Lastre SpA (SIL) v Agora SARL, in which the CJEU held yesterday, is here. The choice of court clause that is the subject of the proceedings reads the court of Brescia [(Italy)] will have jurisdiction over any dispute arising from or related to this contract. [SIL] reserves the right to bring … Read more
By Eve Hill On January 29, 2025 President Trump issued an Executive Order to on Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families. The Order frames the public education system as failing and promotes universal K-12 voucher programs, allowing families to use public funds for private school tuition. It also directs the Department of Education to … Read more
I reviewed the first instance judgment in Clifford Change v SocGen here. Soc Gen have unsuccessfully appealed, see Clifford Chance LLP & Anor v Societe Generale SA (Rev1) [2025] EWCA Civ 14, with Phillips LJ not taking up much space to do so. Viz the question whether Clifford Change LLP was bound, he holds [46] … Read more