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Texas Lawyer

Singapore Plaintiff Fails to Collect Debt in Case Hinged on U.S. Garnishment Rules

The appeals court affirmed a trial court ruling the Singapore plaintiff could not meet its burden that the Saudi Arabian debtor had property in Texas the could be garnished to collect a $10 million debt.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

DOJ Sues Owner of Vessel that Destroyed Francis Scott Key Bridge

"There is a 53-page complaint and answer, and they detail in it the fact that they believe that they're entitled to be compensated," said one attorney.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

A Rape, a Foreign Country and Maritime Law: Attorneys Brace for Challenging Litigation

"I do see an upward tick," said one attorney about sexual assault lawsuits involving tourists from around the nation.
6 minute read

International Edition

Maples Group Relocates to Neuroinclusive London Office

The proportion of the population who are neurodiverse is put, in some studies, at between 15 and 20%.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Maritime Law Column: A Tale of Two Canals

The simultaneous delays at the Suez and Panama Canals are unprecedented and assuredly will lead to higher transportation costs that will flow down to consumers.
5 minute read

International Edition

Clifford Chance Plans Headcount Growth in UK, India Legal Service Centres

Over the past decade, legal services centres have proven a popular choice for large law firms looking to transfer certain kinds of work to lower cost regions.
4 minute read

International Edition

Akin Adds New Hong Kong Partner, Offshore Firms Play Musical Chairs

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, Carey Olsen, Appleby and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas have hired partners across Asia.
4 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Expanding Into Queens, National Midsize Firm Zumpano Patricios Finds Opportunity in Overlooked Markets

The firm's sixth office embodies the firm's strategy of acquiring real estate in midsize cities.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

Security Considerations and Priorities When Offshoring Legal Work

Outsourcing or offshoring legal work is increasingly popular at law firms. With the right tools and processes in place, it doesn't have to mean an increased security risk.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Plaintiffs Firms Face 'Catch Me If You Can' Scenario With Chinese Firms Listed in the US

While U.S. regulators are pushing for more transparency and audit quality of Chinese firms listing on U.S. stock exchanges, some plaintiffs firms still see high risks for investors.
5 minute read

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