Appeals Case Law

Miscellaneous Order

IT IS ORDERED that the Court’s orders of March 19, 2020 and April 15, 2020 relating to COVID-19 are rescinded, subject to the clarifications set forth below. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, in any case in which the relevant lower court judgment, order denying discretionary review, or order denying a timely petition for rehearing was issued prior to July 19, 2021, the deadline to file a petition for a writ of certiorari remains extended to 150 days from the date of that judgment or order. In any case in which…

Exploring the Depths of Offshore Operations: Swiss Global Investments and the Paul Kavanagh Case

Paul Kavanagh

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) recently issued a public advisory that has sparked widespread concern in the financial community, particularly regarding Irish businessman Paul Kavanagh and his association with Swiss Global Investments Sàrl (SGI). SGI, which describes itself as a “financial intermediary and advisory” firm, has attracted attention for its lack of transparency and its connections to an extensive network of offshore companies co-managed by Kavanagh and his British counterpart, Stuart Hamon. These companies span multiple jurisdictions including the British Virgin Islands, Dubai, England, Malta, Nevis, and Switzerland,…