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MTR Corp Pays Out Hk$2.25 Billion for High-speed Rail Construction Delays
The MTR Corporation will hand over HK$2.25 billion (US$287 million) to the Hong Kong government as a one-off settlement for the delayed completion of the high-speed rail line, while reaching a consens…
Chagos Deal on Brink: Uk-mauritius Talks Stall As Chagossians Fear 'time Is Running Out
Renewed talks between the UK and Mauritius over the stalled Chagos Islands sovereignty agreement have revived hopes for resettlement, but ageing Chagossians fear further delays could dash their lifelo…
Lyft to Pay $272.5M in Landmark Driver Classification Settlement
Lyft has agreed to pay $272.5 million to settle a 2020 lawsuit that challenged its classification of drivers as independent contractors. The settlement resolves a lingering legal dispute from a time w…
How advanced tech is reshaping property due diligence in New Zealand's housing market
New Zealand's building inspection industry is being transformed by drones, thermal imaging, and LiDAR, which can detect hidden defects in homes before purchase. This technology reduces post-settlement…
Settlement Agreement Bars Expanded OHV Access at Red Rock Canyon State Park
An agreement finalized this week bars state officials from expanding off-road vehicle access within Red Rock Canyon State Park but does not ban dirt bikers and other off-highway operators from roads a…
Japan Slaps 20x Fee Hike on Permanent Residency in Immigration Shake-Up
Japan has increased its permanent residency application fee by 20 times, a significant hike aimed at managing the country's growing foreign population. The move is part of broader immigration policy c…
California Couple Faced $1m Fines from Previous Owner; Settlement Clears Them
After acquiring a property in Humboldt County, Corrine and Doug Thomas stumbled upon unforeseen legal complications linked to the former owner's cannabis business. Faced with over $1 million in fines …
Will Democrats Move Beyond Rhetoric on Israel’s Illegal Settlements?
A new E1 sanctions bill could test whether US objections are finally backed by consequences. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts following recent developments.
US Judge Greenlights Paramount-Warner Bros Mega-Merger, Igniting Media Consolidation Fears
A US judge has approved a settlement permitting Paramount to acquire Warner Bros, clearing a major hurdle for the mammoth media merger. The deal has raised concerns about corporate consolidation and e…
No Change in Kashmir Policy, US Assures Islamabad
WASHINGTON: The US has assured Pakistan that its position on the Kashmir dispute remains unchanged and that Washington continues to regard the region as a disputed territory requiring a settlement bet…
DTCC Appoints Samir Pandiri As Chief Client Officer
The move strengthens DTCC's client-facing leadership as markets demand more support on trading, settlement and reporting complexity. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts following rec…
Puffer and Anchorage Digital Partner to Bring Institutional Settlement Infrastructure to Puffer Unifi
[PRESS RELEASE – Cayman Islands, Cayman Islands, September 29th, 2026] Anchorage Digital will serve as Puffer UniFi’s day-one institutional custodian, with the companies collaborating on stablec…