The BVI Beacon
HOA debates disaster bill, passes other laws
In recent months, Virgin Islands leaders have placed focus on the role of self-determination in the territoryâs future development as they plan a review of the 2007 Constitution. The House …
Proposed new legislation would help the territory respond to disasters like
Hurricane Irma, which destroyed Cane Garden Bay (above) and most of the rest of the territory. (File photo: CONOR KING DEVITT)
In recent months, Virgin Islands leaders have placed focus on the role of self-determination in the territoryâs future development as they plan a review of the 2007 Constitution. The House of Assembly explored more detailed implications of independence on issues such as disaster preparedness during this weekâs sitting.
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A Chabra injunction is a powerful weapon which can
substantially enhance the scope of assets which a claimant can
ring-fence. Here, Carey Olsen s Jeremy Lightfoot, Richard Brown
and Catie Wang examine how recent cases have seen the requirements
of Chabra relief evolve.
A Chabra injunction is a freezing injunction over the assets of
a person against whom the claimant has no direct cause of action.
1 It is a powerful weapon which can
substantially enhance the scope of assets which a claimant can
ring-fence.
The requirements for Chabra relief have continued to evolve over