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ArticleThe CFTC Challenges The FERC´s Anti-Manipulation AuthorityThe CFTC continues the offensive in its jurisdictional dispute with the FERC.United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesMcDermott Will & Emery
ArticleThis Is Not Your Father’s FERC: Understanding The New, Central Role Of FERC’s Enforcement Division - Part IIThe Office of Enforcement at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has changed significantly in the past decade. United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesPepper Hamilton LLP
ArticleOffshore Wind Zone Declared Off The Hunter (NSW)An area off the coast of the Hunter in New South Wales has been declared as Australia's second offshore wind zone. Proponents will be able to submit feasibility licence applications between 8 August 2023 and 14 November 2023.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
ArticleFERC Finds Market Manipulation By Futures TraderFERC's January 22, 2010, decision marks the first time that the commission has found market manipulation by a futures trader.United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesMcDermott Will & Emery
ArticleFWC decision reminds employees to update their contact detailsAn employee's failure to update contact information did not warrant the FWC accepting his late unfair dismissal claim.AustraliaEmployment and HRHolding Redlich
ArticleThe New Companies Act - Its Impact On The Conclusion Of Agreements By CompaniesIn terms of our current law, it is assumed that a director of a company has the necessary powers to bind that company, and an agreement signed by one director will accordingly be valid. South AfricaCorporate/Commercial LawAMC HUNTER INC
ArticleConfidential Information That Isn't A Trade Secret?One question that often arises in the trade secret practice is what information, if any, can be protectable as confidential information even if it does not qualify under state law as a trade secret.United StatesEmployment and HRFisher Phillips LLP
ArticleFERC Imposes US$30,000,000 Fine For Market Manipulation By Natural Gas Futures TraderOn 21 April 2011 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order imposing a US$30,000,000 civil penalty on Brian Hunter after finding that the former natural gas futures trader at Amaranth Advisors L.L.C. violated FERC's Anti-Manipulation Rule. United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesHogan Lovells US LLP
ArticleFERC Issues $30 Million Penalty For Alleged Violations Of Anti-Manipulation RuleOn April 21, 2011, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an Order Affirming Initial Decision and Ordering Payment of Civil Penalty in connection with an Administrative Law Judge’s (ALJ) Initial Decision that a natural gas trader for Amaranth, Brian Hunter, engaged in market manipulation, in violation of Section 4A of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and Part 1c.1 of FERC’s regulations.United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesMorgan Lewis
ArticleRaising the Standard: Cayman’s Shipping Register Set to GainCayman IslandsTransportHunter & Hunter
ArticleDefamation - Absolute privilege and the good faith protection for complaints to the NSW Medical Council and the Health Care Complaints CommissionThis case provides clear guidance of the type of complaint which can easily be characterised as not made in good faith.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHolman Webb
ArticleTime to get licensed under the Securities Investment Business LawRecent regulations have brought the Cayman Islands Securities Investment Business Law (2003 Revision) (the "Law"), which regulates all securities investment business, fully into effect. The result? Persons falling under its provisions who were carrying on securities investment business on 29<SUP>th</SUP> July 2003 have until the end of January 2004 to either get licensed or get an exemptionCayman IslandsFinance and BankingHunter & Hunter
ArticleChris Hunter On Litigation Trustees And Litigation FundingSenior associate Chris Hunter sat down with the Annual Review of Insolvency Law Society to share his insight in its ARIL Podcast Program.CanadaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringTorys
ArticleConsumer Protection Act - Home Owners Associations Beware!In terms of the Consumer Protection Act which will become law in October this year, Home Owners Associations will also be regarded as ‘suppliers’ of services and thus home owners as their consumers, can exercise their consumer rights against such HOA.South AfricaReal Estate and ConstructionAMC HUNTER INC
ArticleEvidence During Testimony Period Must Be Properly SubmittedThe TTAB highlighted several pitfalls surrounding the proper submission of declarations and exhibits during the testimony period.United StatesIntellectual PropertyFinnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
ArticleSixth Circuit Differentiates Trade Secrets And Confidential Information Under Texas LawIn Orthofix, Inc. v. Hunter, No. 15-3216 (Nov. 17, 2015), Orthofix, Inc., a medical device company, brought suit against Eric Hunter, a former sales representative, for misappropriation of trade secrets...United StatesEmployment and HRBakerHostetler
ArticleThe Opportunity Taken – Directors' And Officers' Liability For Misappropriation Of Corporate Opportunity June 2011The tort of misappropriation of corporate opportunity pits the fiduciary duties owed by a director and officer of a corporation against the entrepreneurial freedom of business people.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawGowling WLG