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The American Lawyer

Baker McKenzie Exits 'Operation Carwash' Malpractice Suit

The giant Brazilian conglomerate J&F Investimentos dropped its case against the firm with prejudice, according to a filing, and "without payment," according to Baker McKenzie.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton Files First Helms-Burton Suit Against a Bank, Seeking $792M

"It's exciting and also risky, because it is truly a novel area of the law. There has never been any case law decided on this, so we're literally making law as we go," said Javier A. Lopez of Kozyak Tropin & Trhockmorton, representing the family of Banco Nunez founders, who seek damages after the Cuban government confiscated their business in the 1960s.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Mexican Private Power Sector Finds Alternative to Canceled Clean Energy Power Bids

On January 31, 2019 the Mexican power regulatory entity — Centro Nacional de Control de Energia (“Cenace”) canceled the fourth public bid…
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Despite Uncertainty at the Border, US Firms With Mexico Offices Remain Committed

Seventeen large U.S. firms have Mexico offices, which they see as a crucial part of a Latin America practice.
8 minute read

Daily Business Review

2 South Florida Home Purchases Linked to Venezuelan Bribery Scheme

The federal government wants to seize the real estate after the owners pleaded guilty to involvement in the scheme and admitted using illegally obtained funds to buy the homes.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Bottom Line: Diversity Translates to Better Financial Performance

Law firm founder Luis Salazar cites study after study showing the value on diversity when it comes to financial performance and innovation.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

It's About Owning What Diversity and Inclusion Should Mean and Do for Us and Clients

"Incorporating different viewpoints, experiences and ideas leads to creativity and progress, making the effort to succeed in this ever-changing field much more manageable," writes law firm co-founder Marbet Lewis.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Burford Sells $100M Stake in Argentine Oil Case After SCOTUS Nixes Appeal

The emergence of a secondary market for funded claims speaks to the "continuing maturity" of litigation finance, said Burford CEO Christopher Bogart.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Miami Law Firm Targets Trivago in Helms-Burton Lawsuit

The suit is the fifth suit filed in the U.S. and the sixth worldwide since Cuban Americans were given the green light to sue for land seized by the Cuban government after the country's revolution in 1959.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Morrison & Foerster Launches Latin America Practice With 9 Greenberg Attorneys

Alexandra Aguirre, Enrique Augusto Conde, Juan Manuel Delgado and former Miami corporate co-chair Randy Bullard are joining the firm as corporate partners. Five associates are moving with them.
3 minute read

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