August 27, 2012 | National Law Journal
The case of the lesbian judgeAs a Chilean judge of Palestinian origin, Karen Atala was a member of three conservative societies. Neither Chile nor its judiciary reacted very gracefully when Atala began to live with a same-sex partner.
By Michael D. Goldhaber
3 minute read
July 09, 2012 | National Law Journal
Chevron case goes to BrazilChevron says that its adversaries played dirty to obtain an $18 billion judgment against the oil giant in Ecuador. But so far the Ecuadorian plaintiffs are taking the high road in seeking enforcement of the award.
By Michael D. Goldhaber
3 minute read
February 09, 2012 | The American Lawyer
The Am Law 100, the Early Numbers: Curtis Mallet-Prevost Bulks UpBy Michael D. Goldhaber
3 minute read
February 23, 2012 | The American Lawyer
The Global Lawyer: Treaty Arbitration Clashes with Human Rights (or at least with Ecuador's Courts)By Michael D. Goldhaber
4 minute read
November 04, 2011 | Law.com
Paul Weiss Knocks Out Arbitration Claiming Citi Duped Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund into $7.5 Billion InvestmentBy Michael D. Goldhaber
1 minute read
February 15, 2012 | The American Lawyer
The Am Law 100, the Early Numbers: Latham Hits New HeightsBy Michael D. Goldhaber
3 minute read
February 06, 2012 | The American Lawyer
The Am Law 100, the Early Numbers: For Sidley, Silicon Valley Office Helps Boost Revenue, ProfitsBy Michael D. Goldhaber
2 minute read
October 22, 2012 | National Law Journal
The P.M. who sued his countryIf a persecuted oligarch has temporarily taken the reins of state, then I'm for checking the permanent power of the state.
By Michael D. Goldhaber
3 minute read
September 23, 2013 | National Law Journal
Conoco May Have Hit a Major GusherWe predicted this summer that the Occidental v. Ecuador $2 billion record for largest investment arbitration award would not last long. The only question after this month's liability award in Conoco v. Venezuela is whether ConocoPhillips matches that record, or breaks it eight times over. Our projection is toward the upper end.
By Michael D. Goldhaber
3 minute read
July 28, 2013 | The American Lawyer
The Global Lawyer: How to Handle Your Evil ClientsA long-awaited primer on law firm human rights is finally out.
By Michael D. Goldhaber
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