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Corporate Counsel

'Modern Slavery' Suit Against Kleenex-Maker a Stinging Reminder of Supply-Chain Risks

"It's incumbent on the big brands of the world to use their commercial cloud with suppliers, get them to take modern slavery seriously and get them to do something substantial," said Sean Selleck, a Baker and McKenzie partner.
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Law.com

Appellate Panel: Federal Dismissal on Forum Non Conveniens Grounds Doesn't Preclude Similar State Action

"Because a dismissal on forum non conveniens grounds is not a final judgment on the merits, it is not, under Colorado law, entitled to preclusive effect in subsequent proceedings," the appeals court said.
4 minute read

Law.com

Oil Companies Must Face Climate Claims in Hawaii State Court

Honolulu has alleged that the oil and gas companies knew the dangers of climate change, understood how energy exploration and extraction impacted the environment, and did not notify the public of those dangers.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

The Years of Magic(al) Pipe Thinking

Years of magic(al) pipe thinking have deluded perpetrators into believing they can continue to intentionally pump oil into the world's oceans with impunity, says Keith B. Letourneau, a partner with Blank Rome.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

West Texas Jury Says 'Take Nothing' in $22.5 Million Mineral Rights Lawsuit

Robert Vartabedian, a partner in Alston & Bird's Fort Worth office, was the lead attorney for the defendants.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Richemont, Pandora Exit Jewelry Group in Protest Over Russia

Pandora has also told suppliers that none of its raw materials, products or services can come from Russia or Belarus.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

11th Circuit Issues Substitute Ruling, Grants Attorney Fees on Top of $8.3M Judgment

"Unlike the majority opinion, I don't think a prevailing party analysis is the right attorney's fees framework," said U.S. Senior Judge Ed Carnes for the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. "The parties' agreement calls for a different framework."
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Signet Shocks Diamond Trade With Refusal to Buy Russian Gems

The move by Signet, the owner of Kay Jewelers and Zales, is the latest step in companies self-sanctioning and going further than government restrictions as Russia's invasion of Ukraine raises concerns about a consumer backlash.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

New York Court of Appeals Weighs How to Assess Exposure to Asbestos in Talc Lawsuit

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett partner Bryce Friedman, who represents minerals distributors, argued that there was no evidence of how much powder the plaintiff actually inhaled.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

AMC Entertainment Mixes Popcorn, Metals in Mining Bet

The investment from AMC is a much-needed boost for Denver-based Hycroft Mining, which is trying to get the mine up and running on a sustainable, commercial basis.
2 minute read

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