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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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March 26, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Quinn Emanuel Appeals Loss for Abu Dhabi Fund in Battle with Citigroup

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund has already lost twice in its case against Citigroup over a massive 2007 investment deal. But there's more than $4 billion on the line, and the Persian Gulf emirate probably didn't hire Quinn Emanuel because it thought Citi and its lawyers at Paul Weiss would be easy to beat.

By David Bario

2 minute read

June 11, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Supreme Court Agrees to Mull Class Cert for Amgen Securities Plaintiffs

Amgen's lawyers at WilmerHale and Sheppard Mullin convinced the high court to consider whether securities plaintiffs seeking class certification need to prove that a defendant's alleged misrepresentations were material in order to invoke the so-called fraud-on-the-market theory of reliance.

By David Bario

3 minute read

July 11, 2012 | Daily Business Review

That wasn't easy: 23 cents at heart of Office Depot class action

Office Depot faces a class action led by a former employee claiming he missed 23 cents in overtime pay based on bonuses he received for good performance.

By David Bario

3 minute read

August 09, 2012 | Daily Business Review

Opposition mounts to $7.2 billion credit card fee deal

The plaintiffs lawyers behind a proposed $7.2 billion class settlement over credit card swipe fees must have expected to hit some bumps on the way to getting the record-breaking antitrust deal approved.

By David Bario

3 minute read

July 01, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Humble to a Fault

Two appellate judges defer to the PTO, and a third goes ballistic.

By David Bario

3 minute read

June 22, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Quinn and Hausfeld Win Class Cert for Shippers in Multi-Billion Dollar Suit Against Railroads

The class, which includes a huge swath of U.S. industry, accuses CSX, Union Pacific, and others of fixing prices for fuel surcharges. Treble damages could run into the billions of dollars.

By David Bario

3 minute read

April 12, 2013 | Law.com

Consultant in Chevron RICO Case Turns Against Ecuadorian Plaintiffs

By David Bario

1 minute read