Jonathan Malaya, a representative of the Philippines National Security Council, voiced condemnation against the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) latest round of aggressive acts against local Philippine fishermen, as reported on JURIST – News. In a recent televised interview, Malaya provided details on the incident that occurred on January 12th wherein fishermen from Philippines were harassed…
Recent departures at global law firm Orrick have resulted in the firm being left with just two Paris arbitration partners, according to data from its website. Information about one of these partners is temporarily unavailable, leading to uncertainty regarding their return. This information comes from individuals acquainted with the circumstances, indicating potential concerns about the…
In a recent legal development, a Federal Judge in Maryland has ruled to permit a Video Privacy Protection Act claim against CuriosityStream Inc., a prominent media company and subscription video streaming service. The company’s motions to compel arbitration and dismiss the accusation were notably denied. CuriosityStream has been accused by plaintiffs Rohan Druva and Joshua…
A former diversity and inclusion administrator at Alston & Bird LLP has officially withdrawn his claims of overtime pay and retaliation against the company. This dispute concluded nearly a year after it was referred to arbitration by a federal judge in Georgia. The original lawsuit saw the former staffer levelling serious charges against the law…
The Indian Supreme Court (SC) recently stayed a Madras High Court order, previously restoring defamation proceedings against Edappadi K. Palaniswami, General Secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) – Tamil Nadu state’s largest opposition party. K. C. Palanisamy, a fellow AIAMDK member, had originally sued Palaniswami for defamation, claiming he had misused…
In a recent case decision that has caught the attention of the legal world, an Illinois appeals court reinstated a trial court’s prior refusal to compel arbitration in favor of the Chicago Cubs Baseball Club. This development follows the incident at Wrigley Field where an Associated Press photographer, Charles Arbogast, suffered injuries while taking on-field…
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) has announced the appointment of a new Secretary General, Joanne Lau, who will succeed Mariel Dimsey. Dimsey is set to return to private practice at CMS, where she will assume the position of the firm’s Hong Kong managing partner. Previously partnering with Allen & Overy, Lau is set…
While substantial data regarding diversity in the leadership of high-value commercial disputes is not immediately available, anecdotal evidence and general indices point to a significant lack in this sphere compared to other sectors within the legal profession. This issue highlights an essential area for progress in the broader business context. Above The Law scrutinised this…
Haynes and Boone, a prominent law firm, recently announced the appointment of Adrian Azer as the managing partner of their Washington, D.C., office. The firm made this announcement on a recent Thursday. Adrian Azer is a significant member of Haynes and Boone’s Insurance Recovery Group, where he has a robust reputation for representing corporate clients…
In the U.S. Supreme Court legal scene, the “relist” practice has been a topic of interest recently. Relisting refers to when the court revisits cert petitions during its conferencing process. It appears the Supreme court is making significant progress in handling the backlog of relisted cases. Last week, the court granted review in five relists….
Duane Morris recently welcomed Craig M. Warner, a seasoned lawyer renowned for his role in managing active and potential litigation and investigations, to join their trial practice group in the Dallas office. This announcement was reported on Wednesday. Warner, who has expertly handled several cases involving class-action defense, multimillion-dollar construction arbitrations, and real estate disputes,…
A Spanish arbitrator has been found guilty of contempt of court by a criminal court in Madrid, over his handling of an international contract dispute. The arbitrator, Gonzalo Stampa, had ruled that Malaysia was to pay $14.92 billion. As a penalty for his contempt of court conviction, Stampa will be serving a six-month prison sentence….
Steptoe has launched a Houston office with a team of over 40 lawyers and business personnel originally from Smyser, Kaplan & Veselka (SKV), a move that provides the Washington, DC-based law firm a strategic position in the rich Texas energy market. Jarod Stewart, previously a partner at SKV, has been assigned as the managing partner…
An arbitrator’s authority to adjudicate that Blank Rome LLP does not owe a sum of $4 million to former partners of Dickstein Shapiro LLP has been upheld by a California appellate panel. The dispute between the firms revolved around the precise nature and characterization of their tie-up. This ruling signifies a continued arbitration success for…
In a recent development, Frost Brown Todd has announced that Gordon Young has joined their team as a partner with the business and commercial litigation practice in San Francisco. Bloomberg Law Automation provided detailed coverage of the development on January 16, 2024. Throughout his career, Young has diligently handled a diverse array of legal matters…
In legal news, Michael Bu hler, International Arbitration Co-Leader at Orrick, has decided to depart the firm in order to establish his own practice. Before this decision, Bu hler had been faced with frequent conflict-of-interest issues, a common concern for professionals in international firms. This predicament formed a part of his motivation to create his…
With legal disputes experiencing a notable uptick in 2023, an increasing number of these cases were taken to private arbitrations. This is partially a reflection of the evolving body of case law related to arbitration, an example of which is a recent ruling in California’s state court. In the case of X Corp. v. Wachtell,…
Emma Lindsay, an international arbitration partner at Withers Worldwide, has taken on the role of co-chief executive of the Clooney Foundation for Justice. The foundation, established by George and Amal Clooney in 2016, is dedicated to furthering human rights around the globe. More details can be found here. Lindsay worked as a partner at Withers…
In a unique and somewhat scandalous turn of events, lawyer Edward C. Chung was heavily penalized for attempting to file a fabricated news article as an exhibit in his case. Chung’s apparent objective was to underline his anxieties that Chevron, along with other entities, could potentially sidestep an arbitration award amounting to $18 billion. In…
Respected law firm Gordon & Rees has recently welcomed new partner Julia L. Koechley into their commercial litigation practice group based out of their Chicago office. The news was officially announced in a press release by the firm on Wednesday. Koechley, with her years of expertise and practice in commercial litigation, health care, product and…
Pharmacy chain Walgreens has agreed to a $360 million settlement ending a nearly five years-long arbitration dispute with health insurance provider Humana. Interestingly, this payout represents only about half of the original amount that Walgreens had been ordered to pay. At the beginning of this friction, in 2019, Humana claimed that Walgreens had been overcharging…
Ing Loong Yang, a partner from the Hong Kong division of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, has left his position to open a new chapter in his career as an independent arbitrator and mediator. With a wealth of experience in handling a variety of disputes, Yang’s work primarily revolved around China-related matters, covering areas…
Husch Blackwell has announced the addition of Michael Robles and Brian O’Sullivan to the firm’s insurance practice group. Working through the virtual Link office, both Robles and O’Sullivan will join as partners, strengthening the firm’s litigation and arbitration operations, particularly in the area of reinsurance disputes. Prior to their move, both legal professionals were part…
A recent verdict in a Spanish court potentially leaves UK litigation funder, Therium Capital Management, in a precarious position. The court ruled Spanish arbitrator, Gonzalo Stampa, guilty of contempt of court, sentencing him to six months imprisonment and prohibiting him from practicing as an arbitrator for a year. Stampa had been the arbitrator for an…
Gregory Noonan has recently been announced as the new office managing partner of Hogan Lovells’ Boston office, a noteworthy development in the realm of legal practice leadership. The announcement was made in a news release on Monday, as reported by Bloomberg Law. Noonan adopted the role from Maria Durant and has been associated with the…