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International Edition

Baker McKenzie to Defend Daily Mail Publisher Against Prince Harry Claims

The group of claimants also includes Sir Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley.
2 minute read

International Edition

Quinn Emanuel and Pallas Set to Represent Credit Suisse Bondholders

Under the terms of the Swiss bank's acquisition by UBS, $17 billion of Credit Suisse bonds have been written off.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Making Employee Arbitration Agreements Work for the Employer

Outside of its class-busting properties, arbitration can be a mixed bag for employers.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Boosting Head Count and Profitability, O'Melveny & Myers Became a $1 Billion Firm in 2022

The global law firm increased gross revenue by 12.4% and head count by 10.7% without reducing RPL or PEP.
6 minute read

Law.com

AG's Office: Electron Hydro, COO Could Face $1M in Fines, Restitution for Polluting Puyallup River

"When I took office, very few environmental crimes were criminally prosecuted," Ferguson said in a media release. "I created our Environmental Protection Division to take on bad actors who endanger our shared environment. Electron Hydro and Thom Fischer's reckless conduct damaged this waterway and put species like salmon at risk. My office will hold accountable any companies that pollute our rivers, put aquatic life at risk and endanger the health of communities."
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Amid Rising Costs and Rate Hikes, Baker & Hostetler Posted Revenue Gain But Lower Profits in 2022

The Cleveland-founded Am Law 100 firm surpassed $900 million in gross revenue last year but saw net income fall 5.8%.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

To Litigate or Arbitrate? Analyzing the Pros and Cons of Arbitration Agreements With Class Action Waivers in the Employment Context

This article tracks some of the more significant developments and summarizes the "pros and cons" employers should consider regarding their dispute resolution programs.
8 minute read

International Edition

Judge Steps Aside in Neil Gerrard Contempt of Court Hearing

The ENRC, arguing that Gerrard lied under oath, is pursuing a committal hearing, a procedure which deals with matters that are potentially punishable by imprisonment.
3 minute read

International Edition

Class Action Craze: MasterCard Faces Another Multi-Billion Pound Suit

The recent spike in class actions has met a wave of scrutiny, with MasterCard arguing that the claim "is not about helping U.K. businesses" but about lawyers and their backers "out to make money".
4 minute read

International Edition

EU Court Sides with Daimler in Latest Trucks Litigation Decision

Cuatrecasas and Gleiss Lutz successfully argued that national courts had to follow a process before estimating damages in the Europe-wide truck cartel.
2 minute read

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