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Dramatic Drop in Russian Litigants Using London Commercial Courts, Report Finds

Research also found a record number of international litigants using London's Commercial Courts.
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Goodwin, White & Case Grow Investment Funds Practices in Luxembourg

Jones Day also added to its head count, hiring a disputes partner from Eversheds Sutherland in Amsterdam.
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Dechert Used FBI 'for Improper Purposes', Alleged Hacking Victim Claims

In February, Azima accepted Dechert's offer to settle the portion of their dispute playing out in London without any admission of the firm's liability, which involved £3 million in damages and likely many million more in costs.
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Intimidation and Greed: Experts Speak Out on Big Law's Role in Perpetuating Child Labour

Those involved in high-profile cases believe that, despite waving the ESG flag, the world's top law firms play a critical role in exacerbating one of global society's greatest ills.
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Mishcon de Reya Files £250M Group Action Against Uber

The claimants are suing Uber for losses incurred allegedly as a result of unlawful activities by the company in the London taxi market.
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UK and US Lawsuits Seek Accountability for Environmental and Financial Justice in the Middle East

The U.K. suit, filed by Hausfeld against oil giant BP, alleges health damages caused by flaring practices, while in the U.S., a class action suit filed against Lebanese financial institutions on behalf of depositors alleges financial misconduct and violations of federal racketeering laws.
3 minute read

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Trial Against Chiquita Hinges on Motives for Payments in Colombia

Lawyers for the plaintiffs argue that the banana grower benefited from payments to a right-wing militia that killed hundreds of people in Colombia, while Chiquita's lawyers says those payments were made in an effort to quell credible and viable threats against its employees.
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BHP, Vale Offer $26B to Settle 2015 Brazilian Mining Disaster

Plaintiffs firm Pogust Goodhead says the mining groups would still face claims brought by victims in London even if they settle with Brazilian authorities.
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Withers Gathers Class Action Suit Against Cord Blood Bank in Singapore

The scope of the claims may extend beyond mere refunds, touching on complex issues related to the loss of potential life-saving treatments, Withers said.
3 minute read

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Long-Simmering Case Against Chiquita Nears Trial

Blank Rome is set to defend the banana grower against allegations that its payments to a right-wing militia aided and abetted murders in Colombia.
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