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A Review of 'New York City Asbestos Litigation, Juni v. Ford'
In their New York Court of Appeals Roundup, William T. Russell Jr. and Lynn K. Neuner discuss a recent significant ruling on expert proof in the asbestos arena, in which the Court of Appeals held that the plaintiff in a mesothelioma case had not provided sufficient evidence of causation and affirming the vacatur of an $11 million jury award.Mootness Fees in Disclosure-Focused Deal Litigation
In their Corporate Litigation column, Joseph M. McLaughlin and Shannon K. McGovern write: “Mootness fees” to plaintiffs' counsel after a voluntary dismissal have become a standard feature of deal litigation resolved before a stockholder motion to enjoin a transaction based on alleged proxy disclosure deficiencies is decided. The authors explain the important differences between disclosure-only settlements and mootness fees when resolving such litigation and discuss a recent relevant decision currently on appeal to the Seventh Circuit.People in the News—Dec. 10, 2018—Education Law Center
The board and staff of the Education Law Center-PA announced that Reynelle Brown Staley was named ELC's policy director.Arnold & Porter Hires Away White & Case Seoul Office Head
Disputes specialist James Lee will move back to Los Angeles to be an Arnold & Porter partner. He headed White & Case's office in Korea for three years.Arnold & Porter Brings on White & Case Seoul Office Head As Partner in L.A.
Disputes specialist James Lee will move back to Los Angeles after heading White & Case's office in Korea for three years. Arnold & Porter does not have a Seoul office.Baker & Hostetler's New York Class Action Head Joins Pierce Bainbridge
The self-proclaimed "fastest-growing law firm" in Big Law has expanded once again.Shearman & Sterling Receives License for Seoul Office
The three-lawyer office is headed by projects finance partner Anna Chung, who will relocate to Seoul from Singapore alongside office representative Scott Baggett.Seeking Rising Big Law Talent, Axinn Adds Simpson Thacher Lawyer to Partnership
A firm founder said Axinn's recruiting strategy includes taking lawyers from large law firms where it's increasingly difficult to make partner.Asia Deal Digest: Nov. 29, 2018
• Kirkland helps PAG Asia Capital close $6 billion buyout fund. • Weil, Hughes Hubbard on SoftBank Vision Fund's $2 billion Korean investment. • Baker McKenzie, Linklaters on a $1.4 billion Thai government fund IPO.Judge Sets Trial Date in Attorney Deceit Case Against Greenberg Traurig
In denying Greenberg's request for summary judgment arguments, a New York judge noted that the case had already taken 11 years and that allowing additional briefings could open the door to more appeals.Trending Stories
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