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Michael D Goldhaber

Michael D Goldhaber

January 01, 2015 | International Edition

The Global Lawyer: Is Pro Bono Just a Band-Aid for a Broken System?

Some British lawyers fear that expanding pro bono programs gives government an excuse to slash legal services.

By Michael D. Goldhaber

5 minute read

January 01, 2015 | International Edition

A Guide to the Legal Battles Over Tobacco Packaging

Big Tobacco is fighting plain-packaging regulations in court, in the World Trade Organization, and in international arbitrations.

By Michael D. Goldhaber

2 minute read

January 01, 2015 | International Edition

Smoke and Lawyers

Big Tobacco is attacking packaging regulations with both trade law and arbitration. Which is the better weapon?

By Michael D. Goldhaber

10 minute read

January 01, 2015 | International Edition

A European Court's Harsh Judgment of U.S. Torture

The European Court of Human Rights has ordered Poland to pay damages to terror suspects who were subject to "enhanced interrogation techniques" in CIA detention on Polish soil.

By Michael D. Goldhaber

3 minute read

December 08, 2014 | International Edition

The Global Lawyer: A European Court's Harsh Condemnation of CIA Interrogations

While the Obama Administration seeks to delay release of a U.S. Senate report on Bush-era CIA "enhanced interrogation techniques," the European Court of Human Rights has already weighed in, saying that the CIA's methods "amounted to torture."

By Michael D. Goldhaber

3 minute read

December 01, 2014 | International Edition

A British Bill of Rights?

Some British liberals have dreamed of enacting a U.K. Bill of Rights. Now the United Kingdom's ruling Conservative Party has put forth its own proposal for codifying human rights—but critics call it a smokescreen for decoupling from Europe.

By Michael D. Goldhaber

4 minute read

December 01, 2014 | Corporate Counsel

Taking Aim at the Saudis—Again

A suit that traces liability for the 9/11 attacks to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has a new lease on life.

By Michael D. Goldhaber

11 minute read

December 01, 2014 | Corporate Counsel

The New Enforcement

Europe's antitrust regime slowly emerges, but much remains to be seen.

By Michael D. Goldhaber

4 minute read

November 25, 2014 | Litigation Daily

The Global Lawyer: A Pro Bono Playdate for Thanksgiving

To get these babies together took lobbying the House minority leader, and melting the heart of ICE.

By Michael D. Goldhaber

5 minute read

November 19, 2014 | Litigation Daily

The Global Lawyer: Pro Bono Law in an Anti Bono Land

Is pro bono about feeling good, or maximizing legal services for the poor?

By Michael D. Goldhaber

5 minute read