In brief In January, the US Senate Banking Committee appeared poised to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a sweeping effort to establish a comprehensive federal framework for digital assets. The legislation passed the US House of Representatives during
Global Class & Collective Actions
Global Class & Collective Actions, published by Baker McKenzie, focuses on legal developments and strategic considerations in class and collective litigation worldwide. The blog covers topics such as jurisdictional challenges, arbitration versus court proceedings, procedural reforms in various countries, and the impact of international commercial courts on dispute resolution. It also addresses issues related to competition law class actions, sovereign immunity in cross-border disputes, and evolving court systems affecting collective litigation. The content is aimed at providing insights into managing complex multi-jurisdictional class actions and collective claims in diverse legal environments.
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United States: FCC Exempts DoW-Approved Products from Drone Ban
In brief On December 22, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added all foreign produced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS or drones) and critical drone components to the FCC Covered List (“Covered List“), a designation that prohibits them from gaining FCC authorization on…
Global Disputes Forecast 2026
Geopolitical pressures, expanding disputes risk and cross-border complexities: Are organizations ready for the year ahead? About the survey Baker McKenzie’s 2026 Global Disputes Forecast surveys 600 senior decision makers with responsibility for, or with a key role in, litigation…
Singapore: Ex-Employees liable for breach of confidence, conspiracy
By Celeste Ang & Pradeep Nair
In brief In Centricore (S) Pte Ltd v. ATT Systems (S’pore) Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC(A) 17, the Appellate Division of the Singapore High Court (AD) largely dismissed an appeal against a trial judge’s decision, holding the defendants liable for breach…
Canada: Drip Pricing Class Action Stayed in Favour of Arbitration
Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court decision to stay a proposed competition class action against Uber Eats in favour of mandatory arbitration. Background In Lin v Uber Canada Inc et al, 2025 FCA 183, the plaintiff…
Switzerland steps up: International commercial courts will strengthen Switzerland as hub for the resolution of international commercial disputes
Switzerland has long enjoyed its strong reputation as a neutral and reliable forum/seat for the resolution of international disputes, particularly in the field of arbitration. However, unlike other jurisdictions, such as Germany, France, the UK or the Netherlands, Switzerland has…
Singapore: Anti-suit injunctions and sovereign immunity — injuncting a state-related entity
By Ashish Chugh, Daniel Ho & Jia Ren Lim
In brief In the case of Cooperativa Muratori and Cementisti — CMC di Ravenna, Italy v. Department of Water Supply & Sewerage Management, Kathmandu and other [2025] SGHC(I) 16, the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) considered the intersection between the law of…
Vietnam: Major reforms to Vietnam’s court system and jurisdiction effective 1 July 2025
In brief On 2 June 2025, the draft law amending and supplementing the Law on Court Organization was released (“Draft Law“). It introduces significant upcoming changes to the organization and jurisdiction of Vietnam’s court system and is expected to take…
The rise of International Commercial Courts: what it means for the Rule of Law, English lawyers, and the standing of English law worldwide
On Thursday 4 June 2025, Baker McKenzie and South Square hosted the panel, “The rise of International commercial courts: what it means for the Rule of Law, English lawyers, and the standing of English law worldwide” as part of London…
Ukraine: Renewal of suspended limitation period
In brief On 14 May 2025, the Law of Ukraine “On Amending the Section “Final and Transitional Provisions” of the Civil Code of Ukraine Regarding the Renewal of the Limitation Period” (“Law“) was adopted. The Law repeals paragraph 19 of…