US High Court bolsters whistleblower protection
By Marcia Coyle, From Supreme Court Brief The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday strengthened legal protections for government whistleblowers in a decision involving a fired federal air marshal. The justices, in a 7-2 opinion by Chief Justice John Roberts Jr.,…
Paying the tab: Mishcon defeated as firm loses celebrity chef Ramsay’s High Court
By Tom Moore From Legal Business Mishcon de Reya client and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has lost a High Court battle over the £640,000 annual rent of a London pub. Ramsay argued that he was not liable for the rent…
The Editor Speaks: 37 years for diamond store robbers and they deserved more
Jonathan Ramoon (36), James McLean (23) and Christopher Myles (32) received a combined total of 37 years for their part in last year’s New Year’s Day Diamonds International robbery and in my opinion they deserved more. Only one of the…
Cayman Islands Primary Football League
PFL Playoffs: Fourth Round Review PFL semi finals confirmed The semi final stage is set for Saturday, January 24 in the 2014/2015 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) Playoffs following the fourth and final round of qualifying games, which were played…
Cayman Islands must love dogs
Heidi Suárez is a professional dog trainer originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, now residing in the Cayman Islands where she offers training services to dogs and their owners in obedience, house training and agility. She also offers consultation services…
Cayman Islands Heavenly Smoothie Competition
Judges declared “Taste of Heaven” the top smoothie when civil servants broke out their blenders for the “123-Blend” competition today (Wednesday, 21 January 2015). Cory Martinson of the Information Commissioner’s Office created the winning drink, which had a cacao base,…
Cayman Islands AG’s remarks on opening of Grand Court 2015
Grand Court Opening 14th January 2015 –Remarks By The Hon. Attorney General My Lord Chief Justice, Hon. Judges of the Grand Court, Hon. Chief Magistrate, and other Hon. Magistrates, Madam DPP, Madam Solicitor General, other colleagues at the Bar, public…
iNews Briefs
Caymanian male admits stabbing man on Grand Cayman Mark Charles Bodden, a Caymanian, pleaded guilty to wounding his victim with a prohibitive weapon, flick-knife, he was carrying by stabbing him in the chest. This was during an altercation they were…
Cayman Islands Portfolio Insurance Companies
From Conyers Dill & Pearman The long awaited portfolio insurance company legislation is now in force. Those familiar with the Cayman Islands segregated portfolio company (the “SPC”) will note that an SPC is one legal entity irrespective of the number…
