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David Bario

David Bario

David Bario, based in New York, is a senior editor covering the business of law for ALM's global newsroom.

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October 25, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Cleary Scores Again for Argentina over Bondholder Claims

For holders of defaulted Argentine debt, an uphill battle to redeem billions of dollars in U.S. judgments against Argentina got even steeper on Thursday when the Second Circuit ruled that bondholders can't target Banco de la Nación Argentina as an alter ego of the Republic.

By David Bario

3 minute read

May 10, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Banks Fight Class Claims, Take On Bernstein Liebhard in Ohio MERS Case

The Mortgage Electronic Registry System and a collection of 28 banks and mortgage companies argue that an Ohio county prosecutor doesn't have standing to represent his counterparts in other counties, especially since he chose to enlist private lawyers.

By David Bario

3 minute read

March 26, 2012 | Law.com

No Supreme Court Relief for Tobacco Companies in Engle Litigation

By David Bario

1 minute read

September 17, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Fallout from Goldman MBS Ruling Hits JPMorgan

When the Second Circuit revived a four-year-old mortgage-backed securities class action against Goldman Sachs on standing grounds earlier this month, we suggested that other MBS defendants were in trouble as well. A federal judge in Long Island removed any doubt on Friday, when he restored a huge swath of claims against JPMorgan Chase.

By David Bario

3 minute read

April 27, 2011 | Daily Report Online

BP deadline prompts bucketloads of claims in MDL

By David Bario

3 minute read

April 18, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Report: Debevoise's Ceresney To Be Named SEC Enforcement Chief

Mary Jo White may not be the only Debevoise & Plimpton partner heading to the Securities and Exchange Commission amid questions about past client relationships.

By David Bario

2 minute read

June 10, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Federal Circuit Buries Seed Patent Case Against Monsanto

The lawsuit, which sought to invalidate Monsanto's portfolio of patents on transgenic seeds, was always a long shot, even before WilmerHale's Seth Waxman went to bat for the defense. The litigation, however, wound up accomplishing something after all.

By David Bario

4 minute read