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BP, plaintiffs ask judge to approve $7.8 billion oil spill settlement

BP Plc and those affected by the devastating 2010 Gulf Oil Spill have been on opposite sides of a courtroom for years. But now the two parties agree on one thing: Its time to reach a settlement.
2 minute read

Inside Counsel

Former Madoff employee pleads guilty to decades of fraud

A longtime employee of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC has pleaded guilty to falsifying records over the course of decades.
5 minute read

International Edition

39 Essex Street and 4-5 Gray's Inn discuss possible combination

Thirty Nine Essex Street and 4-5 Gray's Inn Square are in "advanced discussions" about a possible combination that could see the two sets come together under one brand. Should the tie-up go ahead it would create one of the largest civil sets in London with around 140 members including more than 40 silks and would be a rare example of consolidation at the bar. It is unclear whether the combination would include all barristers from both sets.
2 minute read

Inside Counsel

Foundation, appliance company battle over Julia Child

A few months ago marked what would have been famed chef Julia Childs 100th birthday. Now, her foundation is fighting to protect her good name.
2 minute read

International Edition

Ex-solicitor general takes role for Lord McAlpine over abuse claims

Former solicitor general Sir Edward Garnier QC has been appointed to represent former Conservative Party treasurer Lord McAlpine over allegations linking him to historical child abuse. Garnier, who is now at One Brick Court, has been instructed as counsel for the Conservative peer by Andrew Reid of RMPI, formerly Reid Minty.
2 minute read

International Edition

In-depth: Risk and compliance

Bond Pearce on building a risk-proofing strategy, David Bermingham on the heavy-handed extradition process in the US, and LexisNexis on how law firms can improve computer safety and retain client trust.
1 minute read

International Edition

A&O sets out plans to ramp up size and scope of litigation practice

Allen & Overy (A&O) is to increase the number of partners in its global dispute resolution practice by 50% over the next four years, as the group continues to grow its contribution to firmwide revenues.
2 minute read

International Edition

The lives of Charlie – charting Lord Falconer's colourful career

As I arrive to interview Lord Falconer at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher on London's Victoria Embankment, I am hit with the sudden realisation that this is one of those rare professional occasions when I really don't know what to expect.
11 minute read

International Edition

The 98% solution - 'Natwest Three' banker David Bermingham on the harsh realities of US justice

'NatWest Three' banker David Bermingham argues that businesses and executives hugely underestimate the risks of being drawn into a heavy-handed US justice system
12 minute read

Inside Counsel

Litigation: 6 guiding principles for trial lawyers

I have some pretty strong opinions about the practice of law, and trial practice in particular.
6 minute read

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