Michael D Goldhaber

August 04, 2014 | National Law Journal

To hold the Russian Federation liable for its cynical plundering of OAO Yukos Oil Co., as a tribunal in The Hague did on July 28, was a triumph for the oft-criticized system of investment arbitration. It's easy to see the justice in taking $50 billion from Russia. The hard part is to justify giving it to five wealthy friends of Mikhail Khodorkovsky.

By Michael D. Goldhaber

3 minute read

August 01, 2014 | Litigation Daily

The $50 billion Yukos arbitration award got the big headlines this week. But a smaller Yukos award by the European Court of Human Rights could have even greater implications for Russia's future.

By Michael D. Goldhaber

3 minute read

August 01, 2014 | The American Lawyer

Despite Chevron's victory in its racketeering suit, Steven Donziger and the Ecuadorean plaintiffs haven't given up.

By Michael D. Goldhaber

2 minute read

July 31, 2014 | Law.com

The European Court of Human Rights announced a $2.5 billion judgment against Russia for its handling of OAO Yukos Oil Company. The news follows a Monday announcement that Russia would be on the hook for a $50 billion arbitration award.

By Michael D. Goldhaber

3 minute read

July 30, 2014 | The American Lawyer

Insiders point to conflicts in the legal innovator's roles as software developer and legal services provider.

By Michael D. Goldhaber

4 minute read

July 28, 2014 | Litigation Daily

Legally, the Yukos oligarchs deserve their $50 billion. Morally, it's murky.

By Michael D. Goldhaber

5 minute read

July 28, 2014 | The American Lawyer

When they brought a $114 billion claim against Russia to trial, Yukos' lawyers decided to let the facts speak for themselves.

By Michael D. Goldhaber

17 minute read

July 28, 2014 | The American Lawyer

A tribunal in The Hague held the Russian Federation liable for $50 billion, finding that it bankrupted the country's largest oil producer to plunder the company's assets.

By Michael D. Goldhaber

9 minute read

July 10, 2014 | Law.com

The American Lawyer unveils the 36 winners of its second annual Global Legal Awards. Four grand prizewinners—in Global M&A, Global Finance, Global Disputes and Global Citizenship—will be announced at the awards dinner on Sept. 15 at Gotham Hall in New York City.

By Michael D. Goldhaber

10 minute read

July 07, 2014 | Litigation Daily

Oyez, oyez, oy vey iz mir. This summer's trial of the century may just happen after all.

By Michael D. Goldhaber

4 minute read