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Apple Subsidiaries in Belgium and France Sued by DRC Over Conflict Minerals

Apple strongly disputes the DRC claims brought by three boutique firms in the U.S., France, and Germany. 
2 minute read

International Edition

Baker McKenzie, Norton Rose & Other Top Litigators Foresee Rise in AI, Data & ESG Disputes

From Asia to North America, litigators expect significant work in disputes ranging from investor-state matters to class actions as shifting alliances and priorities lead to increased conflict.
6 minute read

International Edition

Canadian Appeal Court Rules Thumbs-Up Emoji Can Constitute a Contract Agreement

Saskatchewan court upholds earlier ruling that an emoji text sent by a farmer created a binding contract with grain buyer.
3 minute read

International Edition

Freshfields Takes on Syria's Brutal Legacy, But Will Victims Ever See Compensation? 

Washington, D.C.'s lawyers are fighting for justice in the U.S. on behalf of Bashar Assad’s victims but they face long delays and uncertain payouts.
5 minute read

International Edition

ECJ Ruling Upholds German Ban on Pure Private Equity Investment in Law Firms

The European Court of Justice has issued a surprise rejection of the Halmer case which could have allowed private equity to directly invest in German law firms.
4 minute read

International Edition

Hengeler Brokers €15 Billion Settlement in Explosive Succession-Style Thiele Family Feud

A showdown over the estate of German billionaire industrialist Heinz Hermann Thiele leaves his widow Nadia with dividends but little control.
5 minute read

International Edition

Simmons & Simmons Leads $240M Case Against KPMG, Longest Trial in DIFC History

Investors, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, flagged problems with Abraaj’s healthcare funds, leading to allegations of financial misconduct.
3 minute read

International Edition

Mexico’s Creel Combines with Litigation Heavyweight Martínez Algaba

The merger creates a litigation powerhouse as Latin America's second-largest economy grapples with increasing trade and regulatory disputes.
2 minute read

International Edition

FIFA Faces Legal Challenge Over Winning Saudi World Cup Bid Vetted by Clifford Chance

NGOs are consulting lawyers over potential human rights violations as FIFA picks Saudi Arabia to host the football championship.
2 minute read

International Edition

Venezuela Faces Creditor Class Action Suit After Missing $1.5B Bond Payments

Backed by Duane Morris, the bondholder claims Venezuela breached the terms of the bonds when it stopped making semiannual 9.375% interest payments and failed to repay the principal when the loans matured in 2018.
2 minute read

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