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News covering litigation and arbitration on cross-border contracts and deals. Also trade issues such as NAFTA and bilateral agreements that affect the legal practices of global firms. Also includes regulatory changes (like GDPR and Brexit) that will change the legal climate.
By Fabiana Leschziner, Jackie Rice, Carlos Ayres and Iris Bennett | March 22, 2021
In-house lawyers must not only provide accurate and effective legal advice and defense representation, but also proactive ethics and compliance support and counseling. In two different contexts and two different cultures, the experience of both the U.S. and Brazil make this clear.
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By Tasha Norman | March 18, 2021
"I think there is a fear that once you become partner you will be left to fend for yourself. It is comforting to know that you don't become an island when you become a partner."
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By Samuel Estreicher and Julian G. Ku | March 17, 2021
The court's strict interpretation of when international law would permit an exception to foreign sovereign immunity fits within a larger pattern of Supreme Court decisions restricting the ability of foreign plaintiffs to bring cases into U.S. courts that have little or no connection to the United States.
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By Tai-Heng Cheng | March 17, 2021
Arbitration often becomes a collateral victim when elected officials take aim at treaties that do not keep pace with these norms.
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By Tai-Heng Cheng | March 12, 2021
Arbitration often becomes a collateral victim when elected officials take aim at treaties that do not keep pace with these norms.
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By Kyle R. Freeny and Benjamin G. Greenberg | March 12, 2021
Over the last decade or so, anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CFT), and sanctions compliance have been the subject of increased enforcement efforts. We expect this trend to accelerate in 2021 and beyond, propelled at least in part by the recent enactment of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020.
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By Gail J. Cohen | March 10, 2021
In a case of David v. Goliath, the sports and real estate mogul beat the little guys.
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By Max Nicholas and Cynthia Chen | March 10, 2021
Both the Julian Assange and Lauri Love cases provide a backdrop for this discussion on the international criticism of the conditions in U.S. prisons which has recently "taken on a new significance as defendants have sought to avoid extradition to the United States by arguing that it would drive them to suicide, in substantial part due to the brutal nature of U.S. prisons."
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By Robert A. Schwinger | March 8, 2021
Recent U.S. enforcement activity illustrates how the government is taking strong action against persons involved with misuses of cryptocurrency in order to meet this threat and deter others.
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By Robert Angle and Brittanee Petrik | March 2, 2021
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ITC was forced to suspend in-person hearings and halt its fast-paced schedules while it explored existing technological resources and reliable and secure options available for video conferencing that would protect parties' confidential business information (CBI).
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The New York Law Journal honors attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in New York.
The African Legal Awards recognise exceptional achievement within Africa s legal community during a period of rapid change.
The University of New Mexico (UNM) (https://www.unm.edu/) is seeking nominations, inquiries, and applications for the position of General Co...
Maslon LLP is seeking attorney candidates with 4-6 years of experience to join its Insurance Coverage Team. Maslon s Insurance Recovery Grou...
New York-based indie music company seeks full-time litigation attorney. Must have 2 years music business experience. Must be admitted to S...