Paul Hastings has made a significant strategic move by acquiring a prominent arbitration team from White & Case, reinforcing its position in the competitive legal landscape. This transition involves two partners from White & Case’s Paris office, occurring two years after Paul Hastings attracted their former head of Latin American arbitration based in Washington. This…
In a strategic move that underscores its commitment to bolstering its international arbitration capabilities, Paul Hastings has successfully recruited two seasoned partners from White & Case in Paris. This development marks a significant expansion for Paul Hastings in the competitive legal market of international arbitration. Paul Hasting’s acquisition of partners Georgios Petrochilos and Nicolas Bouchardie…
The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), an organization pivotal in developing standards for the automotive and aerospace sectors, has taken a significant legal step in a dispute over the publication rights of aerospace quality-management standards. This action involves intricate copyright issues and cross-border arbitration agreements. SAE has petitioned a federal court in Washington, D.C., to…
The Second Circuit Court recently decided against Acorda Therapeutics Inc.’s attempt to enhance an arbitral award related to its multiple sclerosis drug, Ampyra. Acorda sought to augment its initial $16.6 million award by nearly $66 million, a request the court denied, noting the company had “slept on its rights” to modify the outcome. The court’s…
A federal judge recently ordered Florida Virtual School and its legal team to pay over $1.3 million in fees for prolonged and “abusive litigation” in a trademark case against Stride Inc., an online education platform based in Virginia. The case, described by the judge as “long and tortured,” highlights persistent issues in intellectual property disputes…
The legal teams involved in international sports governance are seeing shifts that reflect broader trends in the legal industry. In a notable move, FIFA’s legal representatives have left the New York-based firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP to join the ranks of London’s Linklaters. This development highlights the increasing mobility among top legal…
Last week, the Delaware Chancery Court addressed a range of complex issues pivotal to corporate governance and shareholder rights. This esteemed court, renowned for its jurisdiction over business law, tackled matters such as corporate control, post-closing competition, executive departures, arbitration awards, and shareholder litigation. These cases underscore the Chancery Court’s critical role in shaping business…
The Delaware Chancery Court, a pivotal institution in corporate law, recently addressed a range of critical issues including corporate control, post-closing competition, executive departures, arbitration awards, and shareholder litigation. This court remains a key jurisdiction for corporate governance due to Delaware’s status as the legal home for a substantial number of U.S. corporations. The court’s…
In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle concerning intellectual property in battery technology, a California federal judge has affirmed part of an arbitration award involving Tesla and a former supplier. The ruling prohibits the supplier from selling specific electric vehicle battery equipment to any company other than Tesla. However, certain aspects of the…
A complex legal dispute involving a $500 million contract for medical gloves has been directed towards arbitration. This decision impacts a Malaysia-based distributor’s case against a medical gloves supplier, connected to a contract established during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agreement, intended to supply nitrile gloves to Walmart, has become contentious, with the distributor claiming breaches…
The Delaware Chancery Court, a leading forum for resolving corporate disputes, recently addressed a variety of significant legal issues, underscoring its crucial role in corporate law. Among the matters tackled were arbitration disputes, issues of corporate control, advancement rights, freeze-out mergers, and the complexities of winding down insolvent companies. These cases highlight the Court’s ongoing…
The Delaware Court of Chancery has recently addressed several significant cases, underscoring its pivotal role in corporate law. In a notable decision, Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster imposed sanctions for evidence spoliation in a fiduciary duty case stemming from the merger of a wrestling entertainment company with a global sports and entertainment entity. The court…
The exclusive Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf franchisee in South Korea has been directed to arbitrate its claims against the company’s international franchisor. The allegations include that the franchisor engaged in practices that compromised product quality and displayed bad faith, impacting the operations of up to 200 stores. This decision was affirmed by a federal…
In the complex and high-stakes world of intellectual property litigation, traditional verdict forms often fail to capture the intricacies of the disputes they resolve. Patent lawyers rigorously argue over expert witnesses and jury instructions, yet the final verdict is frequently distilled into a simplistic, singular figure. The growing recognition of this gap has led to…
International law firm Withers has announced the promotion of 12 lawyers to partner positions across its offices in the United States, United Kingdom, and Singapore, effective July 1, 2026. This latest round of promotions underscores the firm’s commitment to expanding its global expertise across various practice areas. In the United States, the new partners include:…
A recent legal development has highlighted the critical importance of conflict disclosure in arbitration clauses. This decision centers on a law firm’s failure to adequately disclose potential conflicts of interest, leading to the voiding of their arbitration clauses. Such rulings could significantly impact how law firms draft arbitration agreements, especially considering the nuanced requirements for…
In a significant move highlighting its commitment to strengthening its legal team, Southern Methodist University (SMU) has announced the recruitment of a prominent legal figure from Gibson Dunn. Lisa Richman will step into the role of the university’s general counsel, bringing a wealth of experience from her tenure as a partner at the renowned international…
In the evolving landscape of corporate disputes, the role of in-house counsel has progressively gained prominence, particularly in the pivotal process of arbitrator selection. In-house legal teams are increasingly seen as the driving forces behind ensuring a strategically sound choice of arbitrators, a move that reflects both their deeper knowledge of the company’s business needs…
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani (GRSM) has strategically boosted its litigation capabilities in Northern California by adding eight new partners. This move aligns with the firm’s ongoing expansion efforts as it continues to strengthen its presence in key legal markets. The recruits, who hail from various distinguished backgrounds, are expected to enhance GRSM’s legal prowess in…
In a significant legal development, a California appellate court has ruled against McGrath Kavinoky LLP’s attempt to arbitrate claims from former clients who alleged the firm coerced them into accepting a settlement without adequate consent. This decision stems from a $374 million settlement related to allegations of sexual abuse by a UCLA Health gynecologist. The…
BakerHostetler has announced the addition of Nicholas Carson as a partner in its Chicago office, bolstering its litigation practice. Carson joins the firm from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, where he specialized in commercial litigation and arbitration. His move to BakerHostetler is seen as a strategic effort to deepen the firm’s bench strength…
King & Spalding has taken strategic steps to bolster its litigation practice with the addition of several litigators from Winston & Strawn, marking its expansion into Chicago’s competitive legal landscape. This move comes as part of King & Spalding’s broader effort to strengthen its national litigation capabilities. The arrival of these experienced litigators is expected…
The American Arbitration Association (AAA) has introduced a new protocol specifically designed to address disputes arising from transactions involving artificial intelligence agents. This move reflects a growing need to adapt traditional legal frameworks to the complexities presented by AI as its role in various commercial activities expands. According to recent reports, the protocol aims to…
Negotiating a first union contract has historically been a prolonged process, frequently extending up to two years. A new bill aims to expedite these negotiations significantly, thereby altering the dynamics of labor relations. The bill proposes leveraging mechanisms that would streamline the negotiation timeline, consequently enhancing the bargaining power of unions. This development arrives at…
In a recent decision, the U.S. Supreme Court emphasized that the details surrounding a transaction’s execution play a crucial role in determining whether arbitration is required, rather than relying solely on labels assigned to the transaction. This ruling highlights the necessity for a nuanced understanding of contractual agreements, underscoring that mere nomenclature should not dictate…