Susan Beck

November 18, 2016 | The American Lawyer

On Friday the English Court of Appeal issued a landmark ruling affecting litigation funders who financed an unsuccessful $1.6 billion case against two U.S. oil companies. The court ruled that the funders, under the U.K.'s “loser pays” rule, could be forced to pay more than $24.7 million in legal costs for defendants in the case.

By Susan Beck

20 minute read

November 18, 2016 | The American Lawyer

At a time of political upheaval and uncertainty over the future of civil rights in this country, William Lee, a longtime partner and former co-leader at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, has a chilling story to tell.

By Susan Beck

9 minute read

November 10, 2016 | Legal Week

What will Donald Trump's election victory mean for M&A, trade, competition and the rule of law?

By Susan Beck

9 minute read

November 10, 2016 | International Edition

What will Donald Trump's election victory mean for M&A, trade, competition and the rule of law?

By Susan Beck

9 minute read

November 09, 2016 | The American Lawyer

The nation's elite lawyers and the ABA must become more vocal about protecting the core values of the profession, some leaders say.

By Susan Beck

53 minute read

November 09, 2016 | The American Lawyer

As Americans adjusted to Donald Trump's unexpected electoral victory on Wednesday, law firm leaders began to assess how the Trump era will affect their bottom lines.

By Susan Beck

51 minute read

November 08, 2016 | Legal Week

The financial benefits of back-office support centres are clear – so why is their use still limited?

By Susan Beck

5 minute read

November 08, 2016 | International Edition

The financial benefits of back-office support centres are clear – so why is their use still limited?

By Susan Beck

5 minute read

November 07, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Frederick Nance, a Cleveland-based regional managing partner at Squire Patton Boggs, will lead the global firm's U.S. operations.

By Susan Beck

19 minute read

November 03, 2016 | The American Lawyer

In its second lateral hiring coup this week, Cooley is adding digital currency experts Marco Santori and Patrick Murck from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman.

By Susan Beck

19 minute read