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Lawyers warn privatisation of courts could damage City's status as disputes centre

City lawyers have warned that London's status as an international litigation centre will come under threat should the Government push ahead with proposals to privatise the courts service. A report by The Times this week (28 May) suggested the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is considering putting court buildings and staff "in the hands of private companies" in a bid to save as much as £1bn a year, with funding generated in part by fees from wealthy litigants. Though the MoJ has denied suggestions of a "wholesale privatisation" of the courts, confirming only that it is looking at ways to make the system more effective and efficient, litigators have stressed that privatisation could harm London's international standing.
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Inside Counsel

Joe Paterno’s family sues NCAA over sanctions

The family of late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno is suing the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in an effort to overturn sizeable sanctions levied against the university in connection with the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.
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Inside Counsel

Velvet Underground and the Warhol Foundation settle suit

A famous artist, one of the best rock bands of all time and a banana walk into a lawsuit.
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Inside Counsel

Litigation: Whistleblower retaliation claims

Courts and lawmakers have broadened the definition of protected whistleblower activitythat is, the type of conduct that triggers legal protection against retaliation.
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Inside Counsel

Sands must pay $101.6 million to businessman

A businessman just won big against Las Vegas Sands Corp.
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International Edition

New Korea disputes centre attracts London, Hong Kong and Singapore tenants

Hong Kong and Singapore's international arbitration centres are among a group of institutions which have launched in Korea this week with the opening of the new Seoul International Dispute Resolution Centre (IDRC). The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) and Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), which are currently competing to become the first choice for arbitration hearings in Asia, have each opened offices in the new campus alongside the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) and the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB).
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Inside Counsel

Litigation: Drafting and implementing effective litigation management guidelines

Litigation management guidelines are intended to provide guidance and structure to a law firm, particularly in its handling of complex litigation.
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Inside Counsel

5 of the strangest lawsuits making headlines

Undercooked eggs, a celebration of Pee-wee Herman and three more strange lawsuits in the news
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Inside Counsel

Supreme Court to rule on whether CAFA applies to state attorneys general

The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to hear a case that will address whether the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA) applies to class actions brought by state attorneys general.
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International Edition

A&O boosts Australian litigation practice with Corrs partner hire

Allen & Overy (A&O) has added to its Australian litigation practice with the hire of Corrs Chambers Westgarth (CCW) partner Mark van Brakel. Brakel, who is based in Perth as the first litigation partner in that office, specialises in advising energy and resources companies on everything from engineering, project and joint venture disputes, to contentious matters involving directors and shareholders.
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