Foley & Lardner LLP has recently bolstered its business litigation and dispute practice by welcoming Rajiv Dharnidharka and Jeanette Barzelay as partners in their San Francisco office. This strategic move aims to enhance the firm’s capabilities within the innovative technology sector. Rajiv Dharnidharka brings a wealth of experience representing both public and private companies across…
Dechamps International Law, a UK-Argentine arbitration boutique, has recently expanded its operations by opening a third office in Uruguay. This strategic move builds on the firm’s deep experience in Latin America, a region that serves as a nexus for many cross-border investment disputes. The new office launch is further strengthened by the hiring of a…
Malaysia is actively courting global law firms by easing licensing rules for foreign firms and implementing arbitration reforms within its economic zones. These changes, aimed at enhancing the nation’s attractiveness to international legal practices, focus on making Kuala Lumpur a more viable hub for legal activities. However, questions remain whether these reforms will be sufficient…
Trans-Atlantic firm Womble Bond Dickinson is making strategic moves to bolster its international arbitration practice by bringing on board a business litigation partner with extensive experience in Latin America. This effort aims to blend highly skilled arbitration practitioners with a competitive rate structure and deep expertise in key industries often enmeshed in disputes. By enhancing…
Valve Corporation has revised its Steam subscriber agreement to remove the mandatory arbitration clause following ongoing pressures from mounting arbitration fees. The technology company informed its user base via email update that disputes and claims now must be litigated in court. The updated agreement can be reviewed here. The newly updated dispute resolution policy specifies…
Keller Postman LLC on Wednesday defended filing arbitration demands against Tubi Inc. without adhering to a 45-day notice period, advocating for the dismissal of Tubi’s lawsuit by a D.C. federal judge. The law firm contends that arbitration remains the sole mechanism for its clients to debate the enforceability of the alleged contractual delay. For additional…
Womble Bond Dickinson is making significant strides to enhance its international disputes practice. The firm aims to provide elite arbitration practitioners, leveraging a competitive fee structure and deep expertise in critical industries known for frequent disputes. While the full details require access to the original article, interested readers can find more information here.
Linklaters has fortified its arbitration capabilities in Brazil by appointing Caio Campello to its litigation, arbitration & investigations practice. With over 25 years of experience, Campello joins as a counsel and foreign legal consultant, enhancing the firm’s capacity to manage cross-border disputes. His extensive background spans work across Brazil, the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Read…
LexLab at UC Law San Francisco has announced the second cohort for its Justice Technology Accelerator Program. Since its inception in 2019, LexLab has been a pivotal hub for fostering innovative legal tech startups. However, the program recently pivoted to concentrate on justice technology—targeting startups that develop solutions to aid communities impacted by the justice…
Haynes and Boone has announced the expansion of its office space at the iconic 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York. The firm will now occupy approximately 90,000 square feet, up from its previous 70,000 square feet. This expansion will include the entire 22nd and 23rd floors, along with a portion of another floor in the…
Skadden has further strengthened its litigation capabilities by bringing on board Quyen Ta as a partner in its Palo Alto, California office. Known for her expertise in consumer class action defense, intellectual property disputes, technology-related cases, trade secrets, and employment mobility matters, Ta’s addition is seen as a strategic move to bolster the firm’s service…
Thousands of Lawyers Protest Judicial Reforms in Morocco In an unprecedented demonstration, approximately 5,000 lawyers in Morocco gathered in Rabat to protest a suite of judicial reforms proposed by the government. The assembly took place on Saturday and aimed to highlight severe concerns over changes that would notably diminish the function and influence of defence…
Legal News A New York federal judge has ruled that a former associate at Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP, who claimed she was terminated for protesting against sexual harassment, will have her lawsuit heard in state court. The judge also rejected the firm’s attempt to move the dispute to arbitration. For further details, refer to…
Legal News Article A former associate attorney with Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP can pursue in state court her claim that she was fired for reporting a fellow lawyer’s sexual harassment, a federal judge ruled. The decision by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York is a significant development concerning the…
In a recent development, Greenberg Traurig has expanded its international arbitration practice in London by adding three new shareholders. The announcement was made on Friday by the firm, which welcomed Jason Hambury, Gurmukh Riyat, and Clea Bigelow-Nuttall to its team. Jason Hambury’s expertise lies in international arbitration, litigation, and strategic project advice across various sectors…
Xerox Corporation is heading to trial over a dispute regarding whether Glenn Sexton, the former head of Xerox’s Hawaii business, received proper notice of an arbitration agreement. This lawsuit involves Sexton’s claims seeking unpaid compensation, and the decision to move to trial follows Xerox’s motion to compel arbitration, which has been held in abeyance by…
The Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua has left Escoda Shoal, a disputed area in the South China Sea, following a five-month deployment. This mission, described as successful by National Maritime Council (NMC) Chairperson and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, marks the conclusion of an extensive operation. The announcement was made on Sunday by the…
In a significant ruling that aligns with recent U.S. Court of Appeals decisions, U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman for the Eastern District of Wisconsin denied a motion to compel Kohl’s Corporation to enter arbitration, citing the retailer’s refusal to pay required administrative fees. The case, Ana Bernal v. Kohl’s Corp., saw plaintiffs seeking court intervention…
A recent series of federal court decisions is expanding the reach of the #MeToo-era Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, allowing workers to bypass arbitration not just for sexual harassment claims but also for intertwined non-sexual harassment claims. This development sets the stage for a potential legal showdown over the original intent…
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher is taking the fight for US Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles to the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland to reclaim her bronze medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics. This comes after a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) last month stripped Chiles of her medal following a challenge by…
Olivia Choe, formerly the Chief Litigation Counsel at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has joined Milbank LLP as a partner in its litigation and arbitration group in Washington, D.C. The firm announced her appointment on Monday. At Milbank, Choe will focus on litigating complex and white-collar cases related to securities matters. Her extensive experience…
At her swearing-in ceremony to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in 2013, Ketanji Brown Jackson quipped to the group assembled, “It takes a village to raise a judge.” Jackson’s new memoir, “Lovely One” – the English translation of her first and middle names, Ketanji Onyika – pays homage to many of…
Womble Bond Dickinson has announced the addition of Alexandre de Gramont to its business litigation practice group in Washington, D.C. As per the firm’s announcement on Thursday, de Gramont will be heading the firm’s international disputes practice. De Gramont brings extensive experience in representing diverse clients, including Fortune 500 corporations, smaller companies, high-net-worth individuals, foreign…
An extensive arbitration battle between Malaysia and purported heirs of a 19th-century sultanate is advancing to France’s highest court. The Dutch Supreme Court ruled in Malaysia’s favor, dismissing the descendants’ appeal for a $14.92 billion award from a Spanish arbitrator without providing reasons and instructed the claimants to cover court expenses. For further details, read…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently decided that home improvement retailer Menards gave sufficient notice of its online terms and rightfully mandated arbitration for a customer’s claim. The case involved Pilar Domer, who purchased paint online without explicitly agreeing to the terms, which were referenced via a hyperlink during the checkout…