US Justices step into dispute over parental rights of same-sex couples
By Marcia Coyle, From The National Law Journal An Alabama Supreme Court’s refusal to recognize a lesbian’s nearly decade-old adoption in Georgia of three children may draw the U.S. Supreme Court for the first time into the rights of gay…
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Cayman Airways bans hoverboards from aircraft
Cayman Airways Limited (CAL) joins with many international airlines in announcing the banning of “hoverboards” on its aircraft. Effective immediately, the lithium battery powered self-balancing personal transportation devices, commonly referred to as hoverboards, are banned from being transported on all…
The Editor Speaks: How to save football
David Dein, former Arsenal and FA vice-chairman, outlined at BBC Radio 5 Live Sportsweek that he believes the only way FIFA can restore its reputation is to put the organisation into administration. The football veteran did accept that this was…
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US government fights Facebook on commercial speech
By Ross Todd, from The Recorder SAN FRANCISCO — Lawyers for the federal government have weighed in against Facebook in a privacy lawsuit where the company is raising a Constitutional challenge to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. The TCPA allows…
Camana Bay and CARE present a special K9 Moonlight and Movies this Thursday (17)
What better way to end the school week than getting cozy with animals, enjoying a FREE movie by moonlight, making friends with other young animal lovers, and snacking on popcorn! So please come to Camana Bay on Thursday (17) evening…
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Caribbean Tourism Board issues statement on Paris Climate Change Agreement
The Caribbean region is experiencing the impact of the ravaging effects of climate change. Sea level rise, frequent and intense natural hazards; extended dry seasons resulting in water scarcity, loss of livelihoods and the disappearance of some of our islands…
Greek prosecutors investigating tax evaders raid UBS office
From CNBC ATHENS, Dec 15 (Reuters) – Greek financial prosecutors have raided a UBS office in Athens seizing records as part of an investigation into possible tax evasion by holders of large bank deposits abroad, court officials said on Tuesday….
Cayman Islands Perspective on Shareholder Activism
By Martin Lane, Partner, Cayman Islands From Conyers Dill & Pearman An activist shareholder will typically identify an under-performing company or a company with other potential for increased shareholder value and then seek to bring about change, typically operational or…
Cayman Islands government names new Deputy Director at Needs
Hylton named NAU Deputy Director The Ministry of Community Affairs, Youth and Sports is pleased to announce the promotion of Matthew Hylton to the position of Deputy Director at the Needs Assessment Unit (NAU). Following a series of assessments recruiters…
UK High Court issues worldwide freezing order [to help Cayman Islands GC]
By Charlotte Ducker & Geraldine Elliott From International Law Office Introduction The High Court has granted three insolvent Cayman companies (each in liquidation) a worldwide freezing order in support of proceedings against Mr Terrill, an individual who operated behind the…
