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White & Case Launches Jo'Burg Commercial Litigation Practice with Baker McKenzie Hire

The firm has been steadily growing its Africa practice, climbing the regional rankings from 21st to 16th in 2023, now counting around 83 lawyers.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

'Alternative' Dispute Resolution or Trial: Co-Equal Paths to Justice

Jeffrey K. Anderson, chair of the Dispute Resolution Section, writes: I submit that mediation as a means of seeking justice has proven itself when compared to trial by jury as a mechanism worthy of co-equal stature. Its success, offering the unique benefit of self-determination, is not disputed.
4 minute read

International Edition

Postmasters' Lawyer: 'Institutionalised Self-delusion at Heart of Post Office Scandal'

'How on earth can this have happened in this country and who can be held responsible?' asks James Hartley at Freeths, the lawyer leading the charge for hundreds of postmasters caught up in the Post Office scandal.
6 minute read

International Edition

Akin Hong Kong Partner Leaves to Become Independent Arbitrator

News of Yang's departure from the firm follows the announcement of its office closure in Beijing.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Future of Federal Arbitration Act Practice After 'Badgerow'

The importance of 'Badgerow' is its conclusion that a federal court faced with a petition to confirm or vacate an award under Sections 9 and 10 of the FAA could not "look through" the petition to the underlying arbitral controversy to determine grounds for federal court jurisdiction
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Proper Preparation for Labor Law Mediations

In this Mediation column, Michael B. Titowsky of NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) explores what steps can be taken, by the lawyers, their clients and by the insurance carriers, to properly prepare for a labor law mediation.
14 minute read

International Edition

Disgruntled Former Hogan Lovells Employee Who Called Firm 'Liars and Scammers' Loses Case

The former employee also accused the judges and the firm of colluding in his most recent allegations.
4 minute read

International Edition

Quinn Emanuel Helps Defeat $12B Arbitration Claim Against Tunisia

The Republic has been ordered to pay the claimant $300,000 nominal compensation, ending a two-decade-long dispute which saw Herbert Smith Freehills co-counsel on the matter.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

11th Circuit: Breach-of-Contract Suit Against Packer's Supplier Not Preempted by Federal Law

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled in a dispute between Florida poultry producers that a class action alleging violations of the state's fraud statute is not federally preempted.
4 minute read

International Edition

Dechert, Neil Gerrard '100% Responsible' for Unnecessary ENRC Work, Judge Finds

London's High Court ruled that 'ENRC is entitled to significantly more by way of damages than Dechert and the SFO have contended'.
2 minute read

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