Litigation

International Edition

Carnival Cruises Loses COVID Class Action Case in Australia

By Christopher Niesche | October 25, 2023

Carnival was negligent and deceptive, Australia's Federal Court finds.

5 minute read

International Edition

Banking and Finance Accounted for More Than 1 in 3 UK Associate Exits This Summer

By Kasvi Sehgal | October 20, 2023

Nearly 130 banking and finance associates departed from their firms, followed by corporate lawyers, according to research by Law.com Compass.

2 minute read
International Edition

Monex Canada Sues to Recover Allegedly Defrauded Funds Laundered Through Banks

By Emily Saul | October 16, 2023

Defendants include Bank of America, Citibank, JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and others.

3 minute read

International Edition

European Commission Continues Battle Against Illumina, Orders It to Sell Cancer-Test Developer Grail

By Linda A. Thompson | October 15, 2023

Illumina has filed an appeal at the Court of Justice, the EU's top court, over the decision that gave the EU authority to review the merger. Illumina is being advised by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton; Grail by Latham & Watkins.

5 minute read
International Edition

Reed Smith Faces £20 Million Claim From Sanctioned Shipping 'Client'

By Jack Womack | October 13, 2023

Virgo Marine was sanctioned by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control in 2022 for arranging 'vessels for the storage and transportation of Iranian petrochemicals'.

3 minute read
International Edition

'It's Cut-Throat': What Elite Barristers Really Think About Their Instructing Solicitors

By Tom Parry | October 11, 2023

Law.com International spoke with silks and senior juniors at the major London commercial sets about the 'beauty pageant' of selection, getting 'screwed' on fees, and the evolving barrister-solicitor bond.

10 minute read
International Edition

Firms Guide Settlement Between Mozambique and Credit Suisse Over 'Tuna Bonds' Scandal

By Jennigay Coetzer | October 5, 2023

The long-running $1.5bn dispute plunged one of Africa's poorest countries into deep financial crisis.

3 minute read
International Edition

Judges have 'Failed to Adapt' to 21st Century Norms: Litigation Lawyers React to Judicial Court Bullying Inquiry

By Kasvi Sehgal | October 3, 2023

Senior UK judge Lord Justice Clive Lewis has been issued a formal warning for judicial misconduct in a hearing.

4 minute read
International Edition

Why Major African Arbitrations Are Still Rendered Abroad

By Alfred Olufemi | September 26, 2023

African arbitration is gaining traction but many disputes are still sent abroad for resolution due to factors such as too much local choice and frustration with the Common Court of Justice and Arbitration in Ivory Coast.

6 minute read
International Edition

Reed Smith and K&L Gates Add to Their Ranks in Frankfurt

By James Carstensen | September 22, 2023

Reed Smith hires a trio from Simmons & Simmons, and K&L Gates adds a Hogan Lovells partner.

3 minute read
New York Law Journal

'The Resource Group International v. Chishti'

By Martin Flumenbaum and Brad S. Karp | February 27, 2024

In 'The Resource Group International v. Chishti', the Second Circuit considered the propriety of a pending arbitration and whether being improperly forced to arbitrate can satisfy the requirements for a preliminary injunction. It vacated and remanded the district court's order denying a motion for preliminary injunction that would have stayed the arbitration.

8 minute read
Daily Business Review

Slip and Falls: What You Need to Know

By Jeffrey D. Kirby | February 27, 2024

Slip and falls can cause devastating injuries and sometimes even death. Oftentimes, the pain from a slip and fall can be mild initially even though serious and permanent injuries have occurred. Therefore, it is critical that you know what to do if you fall even though your pain and injuries are mild at first.

7 minute read
Litigation Daily

How to Evaluate a Case Like a Plaintiffs Lawyer or Litigation Funder

By Ross Todd | February 27, 2024

Roman Silberfeld, the national trial chair of Robins Kaplan based in Los Angeles, and Allison Chock, director at litigation finance company Omni Bridgeway Management (USA), discuss the basics of their respective approaches to evaluate a potential case.

6 minute read
New York Law Journal

Judge Sets Deadline for E. Jean Carroll to Respond to Trump's Motion Seeking Stay of $83 Million Judgment

By Jane Wester | February 26, 2024

Defense lawyers described the jury's $65 million punitive damages award as "plainly excessive."

3 minute read
New Jersey Law Journal

Construction Worker's Fatal Fall Ends With Nearly $4M Settlement

By Charles Toutant | February 26, 2024

The $3.9 million settlement in "Diaz v. C&C Construction Management" was reached on Dec. 20, 2023, at a settlement conference before Hudson County Presiding Civil Judge Joseph M. Turula.

2 minute read
Law.com

Big Law Adds Tax, Litigation Attorneys in Europe as Brexit, Economy and Reforms Fuel Demand

By Rick Mitchell | February 26, 2024

Ashurst, Dentons, DLA Piper, Squire Patton Boggs and Paul Hastings have been adding investment fund tax partners, who can pivot their focus during market downturns to wherever demand is strongest.

4 minute read
Daily Report Online

How Plaintiff's Attorneys Secured a $10M Settlement in DeKalb County Auto Tort

By Alex Anteau | February 26, 2024

Raising the stakes, counsel for the excess insurance carrier was hired to sit on the trial where tensions were running high.

4 minute read
Connecticut Law Tribune

A New Ruling From Connecticut Supreme Court Restricts Electricity Rates

By Emily Cousins | February 26, 2024

"This was a strong decision affirming [the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority's] broad regulatory authority to protect Connecticut consumers from excessive and unfair costs," Attorney General William Tong said. "This is a win for ratepayers."

4 minute read
The American Lawyer

Ex-Partner Sues Thompson Hine Over 'Toxic Boys Club Locker Room' Environment in NYC

By Justin Henry | February 26, 2024

Rebecca Brazzano accused former vice chair of litigation Richard DePalma of behaving inappropriately toward her and other female colleagues at the firm.

8 minute read
New York Law Journal

Trump Appeals $465 Million Judgment in New York AG's Civil Fraud Trial

By Jane Wester | February 26, 2024

As interest accrues at more than $100,000 per day, defense counsel said the First Department should eye whether the trial court "committed errors of law and/or fact, abused its discretion, and/or acted in excess of its jurisdiction."

3 minute read

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