December 07, 2011 | The American Lawyer
The Global Lawyer: How Not to Be an Evil Law FirmBy Michael D. Goldhaber
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January 11, 2013 | The American Lawyer
The Global Lawyer: The Movement for Law Firm Human Rights Gathers SteamThe ABA is on board with the U.N.'s agenda on business and human rights, but lawyers are only starting to ponder the questions it raises. Should human rights influence legal advice? Did Shell's advisers go too far in Kiobel?
By Michael D. Goldhaber
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October 14, 2013 | Law.com
Chevron v. Donziger: A Dickensian Cheat SheetTwenty years of litigation. A $19 billion judgment. Sixty law firms and 2000 legal professionals -- and that's just one side of the Chevron in Ecuador case.
By Michael D. Goldhaber
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December 28, 2012 | The American Lawyer
The Global Lawyer: Down With Columnist ImpunityHow well did Global Lawyer columnist Michael Goldhaber fare with his 2012 advice and predictions for Chevron in Ecuador, SEC rule-making, and international human rights litigation?
By Michael D. Goldhaber
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October 23, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Chevron v. Donziger: Looking for Miracles in EcuadorAs the Chevron v. Donziger trial moved into its second week, Chevron's Ecuadorian trial counsel Adolfo Callejas described what he perceived as a series of corrupt, "miraculous offers" to fix the Lago Agrio oil pollution case that ultimately resulted in a $19 billion judgment against the oil company.
By Michael D. Goldhaber
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May 15, 2013 | The American Lawyer
The Global Lawyer: Kiobel's Continental CousinsThe Supreme Court's ruling in Kiobel has everyone thinking about civil alternatives to alien tort. But can criminal law hold corporations accountable for war crimes? Human rights advocates in Europe think it can.
By Michael D. Goldhaber
7 minute read
March 01, 2012 | Corporate Counsel
The Short Arm of the (U.S.) LawPerhaps no other ruling has cut down so many big plaintiffs' claims, so fast, as Morrison.
By Michael D. Goldhaber
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September 01, 2012 | Corporate Counsel
Suddenly Wide AwakeOFAC is Treasury's rising star of overseas financial regulation.
By Michael D. Goldhaber
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June 01, 2010 | The American Lawyer
How Much is Too Much?There are few rules in international arbitration, fewer still where contingency fees are involved.
By Michael D. Goldhaber
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