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New York Law Journal

Evolving Legal Standards to Combat Disqualification of Arbitrators for Failing to Disclose Conflicts of Interest

Recently, most, if not all, major arbitral institutions have implemented rules requiring that arbitrators disclose any facts that may affect their impartiality so that both the parties and the arbitral institution can make an upfront determination on a potential conflict.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Class Gifts and NY’s 'Adoption Out' Statute: Guidance for NY Fiduciaries on Minimizing Litigation Risks

Should the fiduciary permit those individuals to share in the class gift? Missteps in this decision can, and often do, lead to the assertion of claims against the fiduciary followed by costly, protracted litigation. This article aims to assist fiduciaries of New York trusts and estates in navigating this dilemma while minimizing the risk of litigation.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

What to Expect in the Securities Enforcement Space in 2025

Even in areas in which enforcement is likely to substantially diminish—such as crypto or environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures—the SEC will likely still have interest when there are concrete allegations of fraud or investor harm. One notable change, however, is that the SEC may be less likely to support enforcement based on technical violations of the federal securities laws that lack intentionality or specific underlying harm.
12 minute read

Litigation Daily

Litigators of the Week: 3 Former SGs Team Up In a Major Opioid Win for Pharmacies at the Ohio Supreme Court

The state’s high court found that the Ohio Product Liability Act barred public-nuisance claims that resulted in a $650 million verdict for two Ohio counties. Jeffrey Wall of Sullivan & Cromwell represented Walgreens, Noel Francisco of Jones Day represented Walmart and Donald Verrilli Jr. of Munger, Tolles & Olson represented CVS.
7 minute read

Litigation Daily

Litigator of the Week Runners-Up and Shout-Outs

A team at Munger, Tolles & Olson teamed with the Washington State Office of the Attorney General to secure a permanent injunction against the proposed $24.6 billion merger of the Kroger and Albertsons grocery chains.
6 minute read

Law.com

FIFA Faces Legal Challenge Over Winning Saudi World Cup Bid

NGOs are consulting lawyers over potential human rights violations as FIFA picks Saudi Arabia to host the football championship.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Fresh Off Expansion in New York, Honolulu, Dallas-founded Thompson Coe Plans Denver Launch

Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons' new Denver office will open on Jan. 1, 2025, with 14 lawyers from Denver's Wells, Anderson & Race, a majority woman-owned trial firm.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

What Will Happen to U.S. Efforts Against Financial Secrecy and Corruption Under Trump’s Leadership?

As the Trump administration takes office in mid-January, the U.S. stands at a pivotal moment in the fight against financial secrecy, financial crimes, and corruption. Experts from the FACT Coalition, Transparency International U.S. and the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies unpacked the critical issues at stake in 2025 in a panel, unveiling the trends to watch.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

With SDNY Stay Lifted, Sex Trafficking Civil Suit Against Vince McMahon, WWE Gets Green Light

Prosecutors for the U.S. Southern District of New York obtained a stay pending a criminal investigation, the nature of which was undisclosed. The Connecticut civil action may now proceed after being on hold for six months
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Matt Gaetz Weighs Future Role at Morgan & Morgan

"Matt has some big ideas that he believes he could work in collaboration with our firm," Morgan & Morgan founder John Morgan told the Daily Business Review on Thursday.
4 minute read

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