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International Edition

Clifford Chance Hires Projects and Construction Disputes Partner for Perth Office

The transition to renewable energy has created more need for risk mitigation, and pandemic construction delays have led to disputes.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Amid Partnership Shrinkage, Adams and Reese Prioritizes Specialization and Succession Planning

With flat revenue and RPL up 10.3%, managing partner Gif Thornton's plan to future-proof the New Orleans-founded Am Law 200 firm hinges on emphasizing leading practices and helping income partners reach the equity tier.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Leading the Way: How Jennifer Olmedo-Rodriguez Quintupled Buchanan's Miami Head Count in 4 Years

Our weekly Q&A series features Jennifer Olmedo-Rodriguez, head of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney's Miami office.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Disclosure in International Arbitration: A Rational Approach

This article examines how international arbitration rationalizes the discovery process and keeps parties focused on the real issues that matter.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Avoiding Pitfalls in Preparing a Mediation Term Sheet

If the term sheet contains all of the material terms of the parties' agreement and is expressly made enforceable in the absence of a more formal agreement, it should be sufficient to withstand collateral attack and end litigation over the underlying dispute.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

New York Holds Sway as a Preferred Arbitral Seat as Demand for International Arbitration Soars

As a global financial and commercial hub, New York meets the venue requirements of a variety of cross-border disputes with its neutral courts, well-developed body of complex commercial law, and deep bench of arbitrators, institutions and lawyers.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Utilizing a Special Master/Referee in Complex Litigation: A Mediator's Personal Account

A Special Master can help move cases forward and can reduce the burden on the Judge assigned to the case as well as saving time and money for the litigants.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

How Shall I Divorce Thee? Let Me Count the Ways

In New York, there are five ways to resolve disputes arising during a divorce: litigation; arbitration; private mediation; court-sponsored mediation; court-sponsored "early neutral evaluation"; and Collaborative Divorce.
7 minute read

Texas Lawyer

'Never Become a Billable Hours Machine' and Other Guidance From a Texas Bar Honoree

'From the first day in my legal career, I've aspired to conduct myself like my greatest lawyer-heroes: Abraham Lincoln, Atticus Finch (who was modeled after Harper Lee's father), James A. Baker III, and Leon Jaworski... ' says Talmage Boston, a partner with Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

There is a Marital Property Legislative Gap That Needs Some Sealant

'Moody v. Moody raises a number of interesting issues, but most importantly, it reminds us that standing is the foundation of a justiciable claim. The case also reminds us that the Texas Family Code may have some gaps that could use a bit of filling,' say attorneys Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.
9 minute read

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