R Zachary Torres Fowler

August 31, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

As the United States continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and with Congress' recent interest in major infrastructure legislation, the development and execution of critical infrastructure may become all the more significant for the economies of the United States and the Philadelphia region.

By R. Zachary Torres-Fowler, Phil Urwin and Michael DeRita

5 minute read

August 16, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

On June 20, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the collective settlement of a longstanding investigation into U.S.-based retailer Walmart Inc. for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)—the U.S. anti-bribery statute that prohibits companies and individuals from bribing foreign government officials.

By Robert A. Gallagher, R. Zachary Torres-Fowler and Anthony V. Finizio

9 minute read

July 12, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

On June 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, in the case of Certain Underwriting Members of Lloyds of London v. Insurance Company of the Americas, No. 17-1137-cv (2d Cir. June 7, 2018), overturned the lower court's decision to vacate an arbitrator's award and remanded the case for further proceedings.

By Albert Bates Jr. and R. Zachary Torres-Fowler

1 minute read

January 15, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

At its core, international arbitration is governed by a combination of common and civil law norms that have evolved over time. Thus, unsurprisingly, international arbitration practice differs in many ways from what an attorney might encounter during court proceedings or domestic arbitrations in the United States.

By Albert Bates Jr. and R. Zachary Torres-Fowler

8 minute read