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International Edition

Canada's Biggest Grocer Agrees to $500 Million Settlement in Bread Price-Fixing Scheme

The settlement still requires a formalized agreement between the parties and court approval scheduled for later in the year, which will also finalize court-approved expenses and lawyers' fees.
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

New York Law Journal

U.S. Fails by Failing To Ratify Treaties

   Ukraine can be thought of as a world war! This is so because, stating the obvious, the United States and most NATO allies are supplying…
13 minute read

New York Law Journal

D.C. Circuit Rulings Shed Light on FSIA Expropriation Exception Issues

In recent years, a number of cases have sought compensation from Germany or Hungary for property the Nazis or their allies seized. Plaintiffs relied upon the "expropriation exception" of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) to secure jurisdiction over the foreign sovereign. The authors discuss two such cases, 'Toren v. Federal Republic of Germany' and' Republic of Hungary v. Simon.'
10 minute read

International Edition

Sternford Moyo: African Legal Giant & Ex-IBA President Fought For Lawyers' Rights

"Sternford was a man of great courage and integrity and will be sorely missed by those who knew him."
3 minute read

International Edition

Spain's Garrigues To Merge With Mexican Law Firm Sánchez Devanny

After the tie-up, scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year, Mexico will be Garrigues's second largest market behind Spain.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Some Think New Jersey Could Be a Hub for International Dispute Resolution

International trade is exploding, but American businesses doing business in other countries can still struggle to resolve disputes and enforce judgments.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

FEPA: The Most Influential Anti-Bribery Legislation Since FCPA or a Paper Tiger?

For those who advise clients on matters relating to cross-border compliance, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act has been the primary federal anti-bribery law since 1977. That was until 2023, when President Biden signed into law the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act. In doing so, the federal government filled a longstanding gap that was unaddressed: the "demand side" of foreign bribery and corruption.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

What's the Government Have To Do with Pre-Trial Release? For Foreign White-Collar Defendants, Almost Everything

Two recent cases illustrate that the detention or release of foreign white-collar defendants pending trial almost always rests upon the DOJ's recommendation, and appears to result in sometimes inconsistent results.
7 minute read

International Edition

Swiss Law Firm Merger Creates Corporate Dynamo

The new Swiss firm has a special relationship with Bird & Bird and connections to Latham & Watkins.
4 minute read

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