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Acting Contrary To The Spirit And Purpose Of An Injunction Does Not Amount To Criminal Contempt
In the recent case of FW Aviation (Holdings) 1 Limited v VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Company [2025] EWCA Civ 1458, the Court of Appeal decided that a party who acts contrary to the spirit and purpose of an injunction will not be guilty of criminal contempt. This decision is important for applicants seeking interim injunctive relief as well as respondents opposing any relief.
United Kingdom Criminal
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DMH Stallard
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Evolution Delivered: What Regulation (EU) 2026/2202 Means For EU261 Reform
The European Union has enacted its most comprehensive overhaul of passenger rights legislation in over twenty years, introducing significant operational changes for airlines while maintaining the core architecture of the existing compensation framework. With implementation required by October 2027, carriers face expanded obligations around automatic reimbursements, rerouting rights, and assistance provisions, alongside new clarity on extraordinary circumstances and claims procedures.
European Union Media & IT
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Burges Salmon
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Hostile UAS Operations: Aviation Resilience And Liability
Recent drone incidents at Leipzig/Halle Airport and in Lithuanian airspace have exposed critical vulnerabilities in European aviation security, raising complex questions about civil liability, State responsibility, and the adequacy of existing regulatory frameworks. As hostile UAS operations grow more sophisticated, airports and airlines must urgently reassess their contractual arrangements, insurance coverage, and operational resilience planning to address this evolving threat.
Global Transport
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Burges Salmon
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Supply Chain Market Update: Rates Hold High As Trucking And Air Stay Tight While Ocean Shows Early Signs Of Stabilizing
Transportation rates remain elevated across all major modes as capacity constraints persist in trucking and air freight, while ocean markets show early signs of stabilization following inventory front-loading activity. Despite some moderation from peak levels, rates across global shipping, air cargo, and North American trucking continue to run significantly above prior-year benchmarks due to ongoing network disruptions and structural capacity limitations.
United Kingdom Transport
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