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Inside Counsel

Suit says Anheuser-Busch waters down its beers

Cheers to another alcohol-related lawsuit.
2 minute read

International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills secures senior Gibson Dunn hire for new US base

Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has boosted its ranks in New York with the hire of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher global arbitration co-head Laurence Shore. Shore originally joined legacy Herbert Smith's London arm in 1995, becoming head of international arbitration at the firm in 2005 before leaving for Gibson Dunn's arbitration practice in 2008. He became co-chair of the practice in the same year.
2 minute read

International Edition

Essex Court, Doughty Street among big winners in 84-strong silk round

The annual round of QC appointments has been announced today (27 February), with 84 taking silk, including four each from Brick Court Chambers, Doughty Street Chambers and Essex Court Chambers. The trio are the most successful sets in this year's round, while other chambers to be recognised include Hardwicke, 3-4 South Square, Landmark Chambers, Maitland Chambers and St Phillips Chambers, all of which are home to three newly appointed QCs.
5 minute read

International Edition

Three new Supreme Court justices appointed to top court

The Queen has approved the appointment of three new Justices of the Supreme Court, with Lord Justice Hughes, Lord Justice Toulson and Lord Hodge all set to join the bench. The trio will replace Lord Dyson, who became Master of the Rolls in October 2012, and Lord Walker and Lord Hope, who are due to retire later this year.
3 minute read

Inside Counsel

Macy’s CEO: “sick to my stomach” over J.C. Penney deal

As the fight between Macys Inc. and J.C. Penney Co. Inc. over the sale of Martha Stewart products battles on in the courtroom, the true emotions of the parties involved are coming to light.
3 minute read

Inside Counsel

Rajat Gupta must repay Goldman Sachs $6.22 million in legal costs

Rajat Guptas sizeable net worth will be somewhat diminished after a judge ruled Monday that the former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. director must repay the bank more than $6 million in legal fees connected with his insider trading case.
3 minute read

International Edition

Ex-39 Essex Street QC handed three and a half year tax fraud sentence

Former 39 Essex Street QC Rohan Pershad has been jailed for three and a half years after being found guilty of tax fraud worth more than £600,000. The sentencing today (26 February) in court room five of Blackfriars Crown Court comes after clinical negligence specialist Pershad took silk just two years ago.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Excess liability decision puts California insurers on guard

9th Circuit amends decision concerning liability for excess verdicts
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Companies could face suits for paying for positive online reviews

Analysts say FTC will pursue cases against those who compensate for false critiques
12 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Roundup: 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th Circuits

Company can pursue claims against cybertheft committed in Canada; Employer doesn't have to grant burdensome religious request; No duty to conduct background checks in Mississippi, even if it is company policy; University diversity policies trump freedom of speech
9 minute read

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