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A&O Hits Back at London Olympic Stadium Owners in Legal Wrangle

A&O has previously denied that it acted negligently, and has said any potential liability would be capped at £3 million.
3 minute read

International Edition

Less Jet Lag, Less Vodka: How Curtis Won a $1.9B Oil Settlement for Kazakhstan

The negotiated settlement ended a six-year dispute over contract terms with major foreign oil companies and resulted in the largest payment ever to Kazakhstan in settlement of an arbitral dispute.
5 minute read

International Edition

Former Zoom Executive, Based in China, Faces Federal Charges for Disrupting Tiananmen Square Commemorations

The criminal complaint identifies Julien Jin, 39, as the Security Technical Leader at "Company-1," and a source familiar with the case confirmed that the company in question is Zoom, which is based in San Jose, California.
5 minute read

International Edition

Dechert Worked on Report Criticizing FCA's Handling of Investigation

The report found that the FCA "did not adequately supervise" London Capital & Finance's compliance with the regulator's rules and policies.
2 minute read

International Edition

How a US Court Ruled Whether France's Right of Publicity Law Is Descendible

Battles over celebrities' estates often end up in litigation, but a recent court ruling involving the estate of French oceanic explorer, environmentalist and documentary filmmaker Jacques Cousteau included a not-often-seen right of publicity consideration: how a U.S. court determines whether right-of-publicity protection in another nation is descendible.
7 minute read

International Edition

Litigation Funders Set Sights on India

Two of the world's largest funders are currently speaking to candidates to staff their offices on the ground.
5 minute read

International Edition

Ex-Jones Day Associates Drop Gender Bias Class Action Claims

The plaintiffs had initially estimated damages at $200 million when they first filed their proposed class action in Washington, D.C., federal court in April 2019.
3 minute read

International Edition

Quinn Emanuel Triumphs as UK Supreme Court Dismisses Mastercard Appeal

The ruling is a significant blow to the financial services giant in the ongoing £14 billion landmark case.
4 minute read

International Edition

Dechert Promotes 13 to Partner in Latest Global Promotion Round

More than half of this year's promotions are based in the US.
3 minute read

International Edition

Case About World War Two-era Jewish Property Claim Riles US Supreme Court Chief Justice

Roberts engaged in a rare series of questions reflecting controlled frustration and disbelief at arguments from one of his former law clerks—representing the United States—that the State department did not have enough information to say what the court should do in the case Republic of Hungary v. Simon.
5 minute read

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