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Delaware Business Court Insider

Bankruptcy Judge, Corporate Litigator to Head Richards Layton Arbitration and Mediation Practice

Greg Williams has worked both as an advisor and a litigator representing corporations and their directors. Kevin Gross Gross joined the firm as a director in its bankruptcy and corporate restructuring department in 2020, following 14 years as a bankruptcy judge.
2 minute read

International Edition

Slaughter and May to Defend Gambling Giant Entain in £150M+ Bribery-Related Investor Lawsuit

U.K. law firm Fox Williams is acting for the claimants, a group of investors that say they suffered after Entain's share price tanked following revelations of bribery and corruption.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Citing 'Sloppy' Discovery, Pa. Federal Judge Imposes Sanctions on Insurance Carrier, Calls Out Counsel

"[Arch] ignored its obligations, and it turned indignant when confronted with its failures," the judge said. "I find its approach troubling, and it falls well below what I expect from the lawyers who appear before me."
4 minute read

International Edition

Mishcon's Hong Kong Affiliate Karas So Instructed to Recover $6B in Evergrande Liquidation

Clifford Chance and Hong Kong firms Tanner De Witt and Karas So were initially mandated to provide legal advice on the liquidation when proceedings against China Evergrande accelerated this year following the Hong Kong High Court's decision to wind up the company.
2 minute read

Daily Report Online

Five Ways to Overcome Cultural Features in Mediation

When negotiating across cultures, different perspectives may result in potential misunderstandings, which can reduce the chance of exploring and finding solutions that integrate various perspectives and resolve disputes effectively.
7 minute read

International Edition

US Rejects $475 Million London Arbitral Award in Dubai-Djibouti Dispute

In a 2-1 decision, the U.S. Appeals Court in the District of Columbia overturned a decision of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), raising questions about Quinn Emanuel's right to represent its purported client.
3 minute read

International Edition

A&O Shearman, Hogan Lovells to Defend £9.9 Billion Crypto Class Action

Lawyers for the claimants have accused six crypto exchanges of "colluding to delist BSV from their exchanges" in 2019.
2 minute read

International Edition

Vinson & Elkins Taps Fried Frank For European Arbitration Head

Lateral activity between U.S. firms in London continues at a busy pace.
2 minute read

International Edition

Post Office Litigation Funder Subpoenaed in the US

Earlier this year, the arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to the claimants in the dispute was sentenced to six months in prison and disqualified from working as an arbitrator for one year for disobeying orders from the court.
2 minute read

International Edition

ICC Court's 2023 Statistics Reflect Resurgence in Global Arbitration

In its 100th anniversary year, the ICC International Court of Arbitration's latest figures highlight a significant rebound in its caseload to pre-pandemic levels, reflecting the institution's efforts to expand its global reach.
6 minute read

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