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Who’s Afraid of Punitive Damages? – Conference in Augsburg, Germany

Conflict of Laws

by Salih Okur (University of Augsburg) On 8 and 9 March, scholars from more than a dozen different jurisdictions followed the invitation of Tobias Lutzi to discuss recent trends in punitive damages at the University of Augsburg, Germany. The conference contained five panels overall, which were split into three blocks.

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Out Now: The Recognition and Enforcement of Punitive Damages Judgments Across the Globe – Insights from Various Continents, by Cedric Vanleenhove & Lotte Meurkens

Conflict of Laws

The description of the book reads as follows: Thus far, private international law issues relating to punitive damages have mainly been dealt with from the perspective of several European countries. In conclusion, overarching insights from the Hague Conference are formulated.

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Online event: Recognition of Punitive Damages Judgments, 14 October 2021

Conflict of Laws

On Thursday 14 October 2021 an online M-EPLI roundtable will take place on private international law issues relating to the recognition and enforcement of foreign (mostly US) punitive damages judgments in countries outside of Europe.

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The Supreme Court of Japan on Punitive Damages…

Conflict of Laws

Assume that you successfully obtained a favourable judgment from a foreign court that orders the losing party to pay punitive damages in addition to compensatory damages. Could the judgment be enforced in Japan where punitive damages are considered as contrary to public policy?

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Canada: A Painful Lesson In Punitive Damages Against Employers: Eynon v Simplicity Air Ltd., 2021 ONCA 409 - McLeish Orlando LLP

Mondaq

The punitive damages award against the employer was the basis of the appeal.

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Chronology of Practice: Chinese Practice in Private International Law in 2021

Conflict of Laws

Professor HE Qisheng has published the annual report, Chronology of Practice: Chinese Practice in Private International Law in 2021 , now in its 9th year. This survey contains materials reflecting the Chinese practice of Chinese private international law in 2021. Report on the Work of the SPC in 2021 II.B. Jurisdiction III.A.

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, July 25, 2021

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Four highlights from this week: Protect your smartphone from radio-based attacks; New emergency weather alerts set to begin in July - here's what they mean; Accused Capitol Rioter Forced to Unlock Laptop With Face Recognition; and Connecticut pushes cybersecurity with offers of punitive damage protection.