Plaintiffs culled, but defect claims advance against GM
By Amanda Bronstad, From The National Law Journal A federal judge in New York has allowed a consolidated consumer class action to go forward against General Motors Co. over its ignition switch recalls—although on a limited basis. U.S. District Judge…
Read this before you join Weight Watchers
By Ashley Lutz From Business Insider Weight Watchers is in trouble. Sales have declined for seven quarters, with executives blaming the popularity of new apps from competitors. But a troubling statistic could show why Weight Watchers is struggling. “The program…
Boies Schiller confronts Media on Sony data breach
By Nathalie Pierrepont, From The Am Law Daily Sony Pictures Entertainment has hired Boies, Schiller & Flexner to clamp down on media companies that have republished confidential—and at times embarrassing—information leaked about the company through a hacker. But its efforts…
Appleby says Cayman Islands is the standout offshore jurisdiction
Appleby reports offshore incorporations up 4% in the first half of 2014 Appleby Reports Offshore Incorporation Activity for the first Half of 2014 Publication detail Welcome to the fifth edition of On the Register, an Appleby report that provides data…
Why Google Fiber missed the mark with free Internet
By Conner Forrest From Tech Republic Many know Google Fiber for its gigabit internet, but did you know it offers a no-cost option for internet access? Here’s how Google dropped the ball on its ideal of free When most people…
Russia crisis hits Pimco Fund, wipes out options as ruble sinks
From Newsmax After the single worst day in Russia’s nine-month-old financial crisis, the fallout is spreading across global markets. Pacific Investment Management Co. is facing mounting losses on its Russian bond holdings; almost every bullish ruble option contract registered in…
9 jobs robots could replace in 2015
By Lance Ulanoff From Mashable Walking through the city, I find myself thinking about all the jobs a robot could do. A robot could probably stand in for my coffee truck guy, though I doubt he’d smile, call me “buddy”…
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Cayman Islands minister publically abuses his female Chief Officer What was an absolutely appalling display of temper and foul mouthed abuse in public at his Chief Officer, Jennifer Ahearn, has warranted Minister Osbourne Bodden to send her an apology. Premier…
Apex Car Rentals expands network with openings in the Cayman Islands and Costa Rica
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Dec. 16, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apex Car Rentals has launched operations in the Cayman Islands and Costa Rica. The new facilities, located at Owen-Roberts International Airport in Grand Cayman and San Jose International Airport in Costa Rica,…
Cayman Islands Law amended to enable preliminary relief in aid of foreign proceedings
By Eric (Rick) S. Rein From The National Law Review Tuesday, December 16, 2014 Today, litigants are confronted with defendants who have sought to put assets beyond reach by moving them overseas, often into trusts or corporate structures in International…
