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Don’t Expect to Discharge That PAGA Debt in Bankruptcy

As we have written here on multiple occasions, the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) disadvantages employers in several ways. Despite permitting recovery similar to what might be obtained in a class action, class certification rules do not apply and it is an open question whether courts can even limit an unmanageable claim before trial.

USA, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Proskauer Rose LLP, Bankruptcy
Outlook from offshore: how ESG is changing the narrative

The offshore industry is thriving but ESG is adding new priorities both to transactions and to the way firms are being run, according to a new report by Reports Legal featuring Ogier's global managing partner Edward Mackereth.

With record deal activity across service lines this year, Ogier has been busier than ever in the past 12 months.

"Corporate has had a stellar year with all the M&A transactions and SPACs," said Edward.

Hong Kong, Company & Commercial, Environment & Climate Change, Insolvency & Restructuring, Public, Ogier, Private equity, Supply chain, ESG, Coronavirus, SPAC
Just and equitable winding up in Jersey - the most appropriate remedy?

Introduction

Jersey, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Ogier, Conflict of interest, Fiduciary, Option (finance), Liability (financial accounting), Liquidation, Balance sheet, Cashflow, Liquidator (law), Misappropriation
Recognition of foreign insolvency office holders

The Statutory Position:

The provisions governing the recognition of a foreign (including a UK) insolvency office holder under Jersey law are found in Article 49 of the Bankruptcy (Désastre) (Jersey) Law 1990 (the 'Law') and Article 6 of the Bankruptcy (Désastre) (Jersey) Order 2006 (the 'Order').

Jersey, Insolvency & Restructuring, Ogier, Bankruptcy, Conflict of laws, Ex parte, Comity, Courts of Jersey