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The American Lawyer

Latham Announces 44 New Partners, Nearly Half in Corporate Groups

New York and London each saw new partners in the double digits, while the firm's Los Angeles office—its first—had just one promotion to partner.
2 minute read

Law.com

PETA Rescues 65 Neglected Animals Following Legal Settlement

A legal settlement between PETA and Maryland's Tri-State Zoological Park led to the rescue of 65 animals of 30 different species, the organization recently…
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Case Against Settling Early: The Substantial Upside to Taking Cases to Trial

This article provides an examination of why corporate clients settle early and a discussion of the important benefits of not settling. The article concludes with a look at the "hybrid approach" of binding arbitration for large-value cases, which can combine "the reputational benefit of fighting with the cost certainty and confidentiality of settling."
8 minute read

International Edition

Toyota Faces Major Class Action in Australia for Alleged Diesel Emissions Tampering

Australia's Maddens Lawyers has launched one of the nation's largest class actions against Toyota, alleging the car maker tampered with diesel emissions controls to enhance the performance of its engines.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Predicting Record M&A Insurance Claims, Holland & Knight Poaches Porter Wright Practice Co-Chairs

"There's a big claim wave coming," said Andrew Shapiro, who joined Holland & Knight with Jason Dubner this week.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

No Breach of Settlement Agreement Where Conduct Not Prohibited by Non-Disparagement Clause

'SA Luxury Expeditions v. Schleien' is significant because it makes clear that conduct that may have the intent or effect of disparagement—but is not itself disparaging—may not breach a settlement agreement's non-disparagement clause unless such conduct is expressly prohibited by that clause.
9 minute read

Daily Business Review

At Greenberg Traurig's West Palm Beach Office, Securities Litigators Increasingly Play on Home Turf

Northern wealth managers seeking space and sophistication are landing at the doorstep of Greenberg's national securities litigation practice.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Domino Effect of Runaway Jury Verdicts in Plaintiff-Friendly Venues

The impact of runaway jury verdicts for defendants—and the insurance industry, in particular—has been palpable.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

Gunster Adds 22 Attorneys in Merger with Tampa Bay Firm

Nearly 50 lawyers and professional staff from Barnett, Kirkwood, Koche, Long & Foster have joined Gunster, the firm announced Monday morning.
2 minute read

International Edition

Clyde & Co Hires Away Al Tamimi Lawyer for Middle East Advocacy Unit Launch

The hire underscores Clydes' Middle East push and its focus on expanding its advocacy portfolio.
3 minute read

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