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Katherine Barrett
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Contributor, Freelance
New York
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and social movements. workers' rights including democracy/the constitutionPolitical and social news
Content
By Katherine Barrett, Ellie Steele, Alexa Day| Mondaq@ What happens if parties settle a fraud claim and then theclaimant seeks to re-open the litigation? Answering this question exposes the tension between theprinciple that "fraud unravels all" and the strong publicpolicy (and private interest) in the finality of settlementagreements. A series of cases have grappled with these competingconsiderations with varying outcomes.
By Edward Smith, Polly Richard, Kirsty Emery, Katherine Barrett| Mondaq@ Judgment was handed down last week on the substantialdirectors' duties and wrongful trading claims brought againstformer directors of various BHS companies1. Theliquidators of those companies were successful in arguing that thedirectors were liable for wrongful trading (albeit at the latestdate of six possible dates argued) and were also successful inbringing the first ever claim for "misfeasancetrading"2.
By Katherine Barrett, Ellie Steele, Alexa Day| Mondaq@ What happens if parties settle a fraud claim and then theclaimant seeks to re-open the litigation? Answering this question exposes the tension between theprinciple that "fraud unravels all" and the strong publicpolicy (and private interest) in the finality of settlementagreements. A series of cases have grappled with these competingconsiderations with varying outcomes.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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