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New York Law Journal

Obtaining Discovery Relating to a Confidential Private Mediation

While courts generally cloak mediation with a fair degree of confidentiality, this protection is not absolute and courts have disagreed whether a party seeking discovery of materials relating to a confidential private mediation (as distinct from a court-sponsored mediation) must make a heightened showing of need. In this edition of their Southern District Civil Practice Roundup, Edward M. Spiro and Christopher B. Harwood discuss a recent case that addressed this issue.
9 minute read

International Edition

Quinn Emanuel Triumphs as UK Supreme Court Dismisses Mastercard Appeal

The ruling is a significant blow to the financial services giant in the ongoing £14 billion landmark case.
4 minute read

International Edition

Hong Kong, Mainland China Strengthen Mutual Enforcement of Arbitral Awards

The new arrangement is expected to "support Hong Kong's position as a leading dispute resolution venue in the Asia-Pacific region".
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

DOJ Merger Enforcement Arbitration: A Sign of Things To Come?

In their Antitrust Trade and Practice column, Karen Hoffman Lent and Kenneth Schwartz discuss 'U.S. v. Novelis et al.' and other developments. Practitioners should understand how arbitration was used in 'Novelis' and how the Division is likely to use it in the future.
12 minute read

International Edition

Landmark Mastercard Judgment Delayed by Lord Kerr's Death

The former Supreme Court Justice died on Tuesday.
2 minute read

International Edition

US-Owned Litigation Firm Opens in Liverpool

The new base will be the firm's second in the U.K., after it opened in London last year.
2 minute read

International Edition

Charles Russell Speechlys Relaunches In Hong Kong As Registered Local Law Firm

The firm has also added disputes heft across several of its international offices.
2 minute read

International Edition

Stephenson Harwood Makes Hong Kong Lateral After Departures

Fan Yang add commercial arbitration capability to the office.
2 minute read

International Edition

Allen & Overy Hits Shearman For London Partner Hire

The hire is the first lateral addition to A&O's London office this year.
2 minute read

International Edition

Ryan Beckwith Succeeds In SDT Misconduct Appeal

The former Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer partner had appealed an SDT ruling regarding alleged misconduct against a junior associate.
2 minute read

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