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 PackagingBig 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 LawyersBig 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. TortureThe 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 InterrogationsWhile 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—AgainA 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 EnforcementEurope'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 ThanksgivingTo 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 LandIs pro bono about feeling good, or maximizing legal services for the poor?
By Michael D. Goldhaber
5 minute read