Chris Marando has joined Perkins Coie as an intellectual property and patent litigation partner in its Washington office, the firm announced on Monday. Marando brings extensive experience advising high-tech clients on major patent infringement and validity disputes, representing them in federal district courts, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the US International…
Sungbum Lee has joined Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman as an international trade partner in the firm’s London office, marking a strategic addition to the firm’s growing international trade practice. Pillsbury announced Wednesday that Lee will represent South Korean clients on trade matters such as US trade remedy proceedings, US and European Union economic sanctions relating…
In a significant move within the legal trade sector, David Lim has joined White & Case as an international trade partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office, the firm announced Wednesday. Lim’s role will encompass advising clients on export control and economic sanctions matters, alongside managing government and internal investigations within this domain. His extensive…
White & Case has bolstered its international trade practice with the recruitment of David Lim, a former official from the U.S. Department of Justice. Lim joins as a partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Prior to his new role, Lim served as co-director of Task Force KleptoCapture, an interagency initiative focused on enforcing sanctions,…
Pillsbury has made a strategic move to bolster its London office by hiring a trade partner from one of South Korea’s Big Six law firms. This rare talent acquisition aims to support Pillsbury’s continued growth in the London legal market. The decision indicates a focus on expanding its international trade and regulatory practice areas in…
On Monday, the Philippines challenged China to permit an international inspection of the disputed Scarborough Shoal, as per a report by the Philippine’s official news agency. The request was put forth in a press conference helmed by Jonathan Malaya, the assistant director general of the National Security Council (NSC), and Jay Tarriela, the spokesperson for…
The UK government has recently imposed sanctions against companies found to be involved in the reportedly illicit trade of arms for oil between Russia and North Korea. The news has sparked considerable consternation among legal professionals, as large corporations and law firms scramble to assess the potential ramifications of this development. Targeted in this recent…
In a significant development, K&L Gates has announced the inclusion of two new partners to its antitrust, competition, and trade regulation practice in Washington, as reported by Bloomberg Law. Nate Bolin and David Allman, the duo joining K&L Gates, come from DLA Piper, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise gleaned from their substantial legal…
K&L Gates, the reputable international law firm, has made a notable strategic move by recruiting a four-lawyer International Trade Group from DLA Piper. The new arrivals join K&L Gates amid a climate where trade practices in Big Law are poised for expansion. Though specific details about the move are currently unavailable due to the original…
A recent, unsettling development has emerged in the realm of international trade litigation. A Swiss-based oil trading company, which found itself under sanctions from the United Kingdom last year due to purported connections to Russia, initiated legal proceedings against eminent law firm BakerHostetler. Allegations insinuating that a confidence trickster posing as a CIA agent endeavored…
In a world where the economy and international relations are increasingly intertwined, a new concern rises to the forefront for corporate legal professionals globally – debt default. For bondholders, Ukraine’s potential to pivot towards this financial decision poses questions of both legal and moral import. Amid the heroic wartime narratives surrounding Ukraine, a more complex…
Choosing outside counsel has, for as long as most people can remember, relied heavily on trust, familiarity, and the reputation of law firms. However, this deeply ingrained tradition is experiencing a major shift as legal departments start to harness the power of data in their decision-making processes. The Buying Legal Council, an international trade association…
Baker McKenzie, a leading global law firm, has announced the inclusion of Justin Becker to its partnership. He will be located in the firm’s Washington D.C. office. As reported by the firm, Becker’s appointment is set to strengthen the firm’s IP litigation capabilities. With considerable experience in trade remedy proceedings, Becker is known for his…
The US Department of Homeland Security has declared a step-up in their investigations into textile imports, due to rising concerns regarding forced labour within China’s apparel industry. The move aligns with increasing global unease over the prevalence of forced labour in the creation of many internationally distributed goods, a subject that has been notably highlighted…
The Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act (ELVIS Act), set to take effect on July 1, replaces Tennessee’s narrow Personal Rights Protection Act of 1984, carving a property right associated with the use of a person’s identity traits, such as their name, photo, voice, or likeness. More details about the ELVIS act. This act…
Global law firm Ashurst has brought on board international trade expert Claus Zimmermann as a partner in Brussels. Zimmermann’s remit will be to spearhead the firm’s European Union and international trade litigation, policy and regulatory practice. His tenure at Ashurst begins May 1, having moved from Noerr, a law firm based in Germany. Accompanying his…
The European Union (EU) Parliament on Tuesday approved new measures that prohibit the sale, import, and export of goods made using forced labour. These are significant regulatory steps to stem the tide of abusive labour practices in the global supply chain. Secured by a vast majority, with 555 votes in favour and six against, these…
Greta M. Peisch, the former general counsel for the Office of the United States Trade Representative, has made her move to Wiley. She now takes on the role of a partner in the law firm’s international trade practice, as officially stated by the company on Monday. Before her appointment as general counsel at the Office…
Former acting General Counsel for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Joseph Maher, has joined Nixon Peabody in a partner role in the law firm’s Washington D.C. office. Besides serving as acting general counsel, Maher held various roles including principal deputy general counsel, and chief intelligence officer and associate general counsel for regulatory and legislative…
In a significant turn of events, commodity trading giant Trafigura Group has acknowledged for the first time that its founder and erstwhile CEO, Claude Dauphin, authorized payment of bribes for petroleum deals in Brazil. The revelation implicates a key figure in the industry within a far-reaching string of US corruption lawsuits. The news comes from…
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, has bolstered its international trade practice with a notable new addition to the team. The firm has welcomed a former high-ranking attorney from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control to their Washington, D.C. branch. This move was officially announced by the firm last…
China has made the significant step of easing restrictions on cross-border data flows, in response to pressure from foreign businesses. The move is designed to quell complaints from entities outside China, who argued that previous regulations were causing disruption to their daily operations. Data gathered across a variety of sectors – including international trade, cross-border…
In the rapidly evolving world of business law, some of the most eminent law firms in the United States, including Quinn Emanuel, Skadden, Wilson Sonsini, Sullivan & Cromwell, Gibson Dunn and O’Melveny, have put forth their cohorts to take part in the Didi Global Securities Class Action. The mounting lawsuit presents yet another momentous instance…
The sale of TikTok, one of the most popular apps worldwide, presents a contentious debate within the tech and legal world. The key question is: should the app sell while the market conditions can potentially yield top dollar? This quandary not only involves elements of corporate and antitrust law but also embroils international trade relations…
In a strategic move aimed at reinforcing its tech capabilities, Am Law 25 firm Paul Hastings has acquired a six-partner IP litigation team from celebrated firm Allen & Overy. The team will operate from Palo Alto, New York, and Washington, D.C., bolstering the firm’s presence across these key cities. Renowned for its expertise in patent…