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UncategorizedCJEU broadens the concept of “operator” under the EU ban on Russian media – and rejects the Commission’s earlier guidance
CJEU, Judgment of 2 July 2026, Case C-67/25, Traugott Ickeroth, ECLI:EU:C:2026:534 In a judgment of 2 July 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) clarified the meaning of “operator” in Article 2f(1) of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014. The Court adopted a considerably broader interpretation than the one previously advocated by the European […]
Lugovoy LawNovosibirsk Arbitrazh Court returns claim due to Berlin exclusive jurisdiction clause
Introduction In a decision dated 24 August 2026, the Arbitrazh Court of the Novosibirsk Region in case number А45-29752/2026 rendered a ruling on territorial jurisdiction (forum selection). The court returned (i.e., refused to accept for filing) the claim because the parties’ contract contained an exclusive jurisdiction clause in favour of the courts of Berlin and […]
Arbitration Maritime IndustryDIFC Courts set aside DIAC award after finding tribunal decided on unpleaded, unargued issues (Princeton v Persephone)
Introduction In a decision dated 14 August 2026, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts, Court of First Instance in ARB 015/2026 and ARB 027/2026 (Princeton v Persephone) rendered an order on an application to set aside a DIFC-seated DIAC arbitral award and a related application for recognition and enforcement of that award. The Court (H.E. Justice Mark Pelling) set aside the majority arbitral award and, as a […]
Maritime Industry Shipping and Transportation LawBombay High Court Orders Arrest of MV Jin Hai He over unpaid Bunker Fuel Claim
On 24 June 2026, the Bombay High Court ordered the arrest of the bulk carrier MV Jin Hai He following a claim by HMS Bergbau Singapore Pte. Ltd. for unpaid bunker fuel under the case number 21091 of 2026.
Art lawSpanish court seeks Japanese judicial assistance to secure a Zurbarán painting allegedly exported illegally
A Spanish court is trying to get back a valuable painting by Zurbarán („Santo Domingo de Guzmán“) that’s now on display at a museum in Tokyo, because they believe it was illegally taken out of Spain without an export permit. The case stems from a family dispute. Several relatives allegedly held onto the painting under […]
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Russian Courts Take Contrasting Approaches to Geneva ICC Clauses Under Sanctions
Not all ICC-arbitration clauses are disregarded by Russian courts Two Russian courts were recently seized with the question whether an ICC-arbitration with seat in Geneva is an obstacle to proceedings on the merits in Russian. The one court (St. Petersburg) referred the Finnish claimant to arbitration in Geneva against the Russian defendant, the other (AS […]
Arbitration Lugovoy LawLugovoy Law can be invoked against Russian Parties
Cassation Court Orders Reconsideration of Jurisdiction In a decision dated 4 August 2026, the Arbitrazh Court of the Moscow Circuit in case number A40-27279/2026 rendered a judgment on the jurisdiction of Russian courts over a claim concerning Alfa Holding Issuance PLC eurobonds. The decision clarifies certain elements of art. 248.1 APK, known as „Lugovoy Law“. […]
