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EU Competition Boutique Hires Veteran Litigator to Open Paris Office

Brussels-based Geradin Partners co-led a 2022 UK litigation as part of an up to €25 billion antitrust class action against Google.
3 minute read

International Edition

Lawyers From Big Law Make Up 2 of 7 Jurors Empaneled in Trump Criminal Jury

One man is corporate counsel at Gunderson Dettmer and previously worked at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, while another is a civil litigator at Hunton Andrews Kurth.
4 minute read

International Edition

Former Foley & Lardner Adviser Sentenced to 15 Years After Spying On Behalf of Cuba

Victor Manuel Rocha admitted to acting as a Cuban agent. He faces a separate wrongful death lawsuit brought by the widow of an allegedly assassinated Cuban dissident.
5 minute read

International Edition

Litigation Funders' Pitch to Corporate Litigants: Turn Your Lawsuit into an Asset

A $40 million agreement between Quinn Emanuel and Longford Capital illustrates how law firms are seeking to make third-party finance more appealing to their clients.
5 minute read

International Edition

Former Dentons Canada Tax Partner Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison

Étienne Gadbois, a now disbarred tax lawyer, also faces fines and two years of probation over fraud, criminal breach of trust and obstructing justice charges.
4 minute read

International Edition

Brazilian Judge Accuses Elon Musk of Obstruction of Justice

Justice Alexandre de Moraes has opened an investigation into Musk's alleged obstruction, criminal organization and incitement to crime as the court targets so-called "digital militias" that spread misinformation online.
4 minute read

International Edition

Tickle v Giggle: The Australian Court Case Testing the Nature of Gender

Defendant says the case is taking a stand for women's safe spaces.
4 minute read

International Edition

Postal Scandal Sheds Light on Shady Litigation Funding

On the Post Office litigation, funders rode to the rescue but then hijacked the spoils—we need to reform the system, says former MP Seema Kennedy.
4 minute read

International Edition

Litigation Funders Have Won the Battle—But Will They Win the War?

Debate has intensified about the societal value of litigation funders as the UK government prepares a change to the rules that would help them, with some saying a review is needed first.
6 minute read

International Edition

Sullivan & Cromwell Wins Dismissal of Hedge Fund Case Against Argentina 

Six investment groups had sought payment on securities that were linked to the South American country's economic growth.
2 minute read

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