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Deacons Sexual Harassment Saga Takes a Turn as Judge Lifts Anonymity and Ex-Partner Sues for Defamation

A case brought against the former Deacons and Baker McKenzie lawyer has been discontinued and the claimant has been ordered to pay costs.
4 minute read

International Edition

The Rise of Legal Finance in Spain's Growing Market

With appropriate regulation and fast litigation times, the country's litigation finance market is increasing quickly.
5 minute read

International Edition

Korean Prosecutors Appeal Acquittal of Samsung Chairman Over Fraud Charges

Jay Lee is being represented by the South Korean Big Six firm Bae, Kim & Lee.
2 minute read

International Edition

7 More Canadian Schools and Boards Sue Social Media Giants, Seek $2.6B in Damages

The latest lawsuits are in addition to four launched in March asking for CA$4.55 billion to compensate for damages resulting from students' addiction to platforms like TikTok and Snapchat.
4 minute read

International Edition

Litigation Funders 'Disappointed' as Key Bill Dropped Ahead of Election

The bill was not chosen by the UK government to progress through the so-called 'wash-up' period of last-minute lawmaking in the final days of a parliamentary session, meaning it will now be up to the next government to decide whether to revive the legislation.
4 minute read

International Edition

White & Case Named in $1.83B Lawsuit Tied to Malaysia State Fund Scandal

1MDB states that it was misled into believing that PetroSaudi was owned by the late Saudi King Abdullah.
5 minute read

International Edition

$8M of Misappropriated Oil Company Assets Fueled Quinn Emanuel Litigation, Court Filing Contends

"In effect, Quinn Emanuel has been using millions of dollars of the bondholders' own funds to sue them," bankrupt Singaporean drilling company Oro Negro Drilling asserted in a May 17 discovery request.
3 minute read

International Edition

GOP Attorneys General, Firearms Advocates, and Sen. Ted Cruz Line Up to Defend US Gunmakers Against Mexican Suit at Supreme Court

Second Amendment groups and others are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court decision that has allowed Mexico's civil suit against gunmakers to proceed.
4 minute read

International Edition

Dramatic Drop in Russian Litigants Using London Commercial Courts, Report Finds

Research also found a record number of international litigants using London's Commercial Courts.
3 minute read

International Edition

Goodwin, White & Case Grow Investment Funds Practices in Luxembourg

Jones Day also added to its head count, hiring a disputes partner from Eversheds Sutherland in Amsterdam.
5 minute read

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