Former Thompson Hine LLP income partner Rebecca Brazzano has issued a rebuttal against the firm’s attempt to dismiss her lawsuit alleging sexual harassment. Brazzano argues that the partners contesting the suit waived their right to challenge personal jurisdiction. This claim hinges on their previous move to compel arbitration without addressing the jurisdictional issue, a strategic…
Two lawyers are now under renewed scrutiny as a Massachusetts court has revived parts of a malpractice suit against them, after allegations surfaced that their delay in filing arbitration paperwork cost their client over $1 million. The Massachusetts Appeals Court overturned a lower court’s decision that had previously favored the attorneys, ruling that evidence relating…
Mike Paisner has joined Perkins Coie as a partner in the Seattle office, the firm announced Tuesday. Paisner’s expertise spans critical litigation and arbitration, with a focus on business disputes, product liability, and other complex legal challenges. His broad experience also includes handling sensitive government investigations and providing regulatory advice to clients across various industries….
Hogan Lovells US LLP has approached a New York federal court with a request to enforce a substantial arbitration award exceeding $1.2 million against Afghanistan. The legal dispute centers around fees the firm contends it is owed for representing Afghanistan in various legal matters, notably including litigation related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This represents…
In its 100th anniversary year, the ICC International Court of Arbitration’s latest figures highlight a significant rebound in its caseload to pre-pandemic levels, reflecting the institution’s efforts to expand its global reach. Between 2020 and 2022, the ICC saw a drop in cases from 929 to 695; however, 2023 has marked a positive shift with…
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has strengthened its Tokyo office with the addition of Hisaya Kimura as a disputes partner, as announced on Tuesday. Kimura, previously with Nagashima Oho & Tsunematsu, brings a wealth of expertise in international disputes, involving foreign litigation, international arbitration, mediation, and negotiations specifically catered to Japanese companies. Kimura’s practice is…
Hogan Lovells Sues Afghanistan Over $1.2 Million in Unpaid Bills Hogan Lovells has filed a lawsuit against Afghanistan seeking more than $1.2 million in unpaid legal fees. The law firm contends that the fees are related to work performed on 17 different matters dating as far back as December 2019. The legal services were rendered…
The American Arbitration Association (AAA), in collaboration with Suffolk University Law School, has announced the launch of an Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Innovation Clinic. This initiative aims to develop digital tools to assist unrepresented litigants in low-contest divorce and family law cases in Massachusetts. The clinic, set to run for three years, aims to extend…
A group of twelve law professors has submitted an amicus brief to the Second Circuit, denouncing the NFL’s arbitration system as “unconscionable” and “egregious.” The professors argue that allowing NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to act as the arbitrator in the discrimination case filed by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores undermines the fairness of…
Ballard Spahr has welcomed Hilary Lane as a partner in their business and transactions department and their privacy and data security and media and entertainment law groups, with Lane now residing in the firm’s New York office. According to the firm’s announcement on Thursday, Lane provides counsel on privacy and data security requirements, including state…
A Los Angeles-area entrepreneur is liable for a $462,000 legal fee arbitration judgment to his former legal counsel, Glaser Weil. A California appellate panel upheld the trial court’s decision, which validated the arbitration award despite the entrepreneur’s absence due to claims of being bedridden with COVID-19. The trial court’s ruling was found to be appropriate…
Arturo Ross has joined the Miami office of Ogletree Deakins as a labor and employment law shareholder, according to the firm. Ross, a seasoned attorney in the field, will be handling collective bargaining agreements, labor arbitrations, election campaigns, and strategic labor relations planning at Ogletree Deakins. His extensive experience spans various industries, including healthcare, construction,…
Singapore’s two largest law firms are making significant inroads into the Chinese market at a time when many global counterparts are scaling back operations in the People’s Republic. Rajah & Tann Asia and Allen & Gledhill are setting up new offices in China, motivated by increasing outbound activity by Chinese enterprises. Rajah & Tann Asia…
Employees leading corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts are increasingly seeking judicial intervention to confront workplace discrimination they argue they face or observe, often due to a perceived lack of internal resources to effectively address such inequities. Armstrong Teasdale LLP is presently at the center of such legal actions, with its former vice president…
New Jersey is positioning itself to become a critical player in the arena of international dispute resolution. The recently opened Global Mediation Exchange Center in Jersey City now offers arbitration and mediation services for cross-border business disputes. This hybrid process, facilitated by experienced neutrals, combines elements of both arbitration and mediation. Resolutions reached through the…
New Jersey as a Hub for International Dispute Resolution International trade is exploding, but American businesses doing business in other countries can still struggle to resolve disputes and enforce judgments. In response to this growing need, the Global Mediation Exchange Center has opened its doors in Jersey City, New Jersey. This new organization offers a…
Julissa Reynoso has rejoined Winston & Strawn as a partner in the firm’s litigation department in New York, according to an announcement made on Tuesday. Reynoso, who served as the US Ambassador to Spain and Andorra from 2022 to 2024, will bring her expertise to the firm focusing on complex commercial litigation, regulatory enforcement, international…
Jessica Rosenberg has joined Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld as an employment litigation partner in the firm’s New York office, according to an official announcement on Monday. Rosenberg brings extensive experience in representing employers and prominent senior executives in employment-related litigation before federal and state courts, administrative agencies, and arbitration panels. Akin noted that…
Legal News US courts routinely tout federal policy that strongly favors recognizing and enforcing international arbitration awards. That policy appears particularly robust in the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida. An award creditor ordinarily has few obstacles to recognizing and enforcing such an award, because Article V of the New York Convention…
An ongoing insurance dispute concerning the costs incurred by a real estate development and management company to retain independent counsel in a proposed antitrust class action has been directed to arbitration. This dispute entails a disagreement over whether the insurer is obligated to cover the legal costs associated with hiring independent counsel. The case, adjudicated…
A Delaware court has postponed the hearing to determine the winning bid for Citgo, a U.S. oil refiner owned by Venezuela, until September. This pending sale aims to address approximately $21 billion in arbitration claims levied against Venezuela. Retired Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom partner Robert Pincus is overseeing the sale process. The case…
The legal tech industry has seen significant transformations since 2023, heavily influenced by generative AI technologies. Major legal research providers and startups are consolidating rapidly, driven by acquisitions and integrations of AI capabilities. For example, in 2023, Thomson Reuters acquired Casetext, and LexisNexis announced its intent to acquire Henchman to bolster their generative AI offerings….
Saul Ewing has announced the addition of litigator Stephen Ma as a partner in its Los Angeles office. Ma brings over 30 years of experience in representing public and private companies, as well as their officers, directors, members, and investors. His extensive practice includes handling jury and bench trials and arbitration proceedings across state and…
AAA API Launch The American Arbitration Association (AAA) has announced the release of a series of application programming interfaces (APIs) aimed at refining case administration for parties handling multiple arbitration cases. The new APIs will facilitate the sending and receiving of documents, filing of new cases, and tracking of case-related activities. In response to potential…
Kasowitz Benson Torres is once again defending itself against allegations of unpaid compensation to a former partner. Jay R. Deshmukh, an intellectual property lawyer, has filed a lawsuit in New York state court claiming that the firm owes him at least $264,000 in unpaid compensation. Deshmukh asserts that he was deliberately terminated in June to…