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John R. Kouris recognized for twenty-one years at DRI
At the organization’s annual meeting in New Orleans, October 16-19, DRI President Toyja Kelley announced the creation of the John R. Kouris President’s Award, with Mr. Kouris as the award’s first recipient.
Read MoreThe American Bar Foundation receives grant from The JPB Foundation
The American Bar Foundation (ABF) has been awarded a multi-year grant from The JPB Foundation, a private foundation that aims to advance opportunity in the United States through transformational initiatives. The grant will support the establishment of a brand-new access to justice program at the ABF.
Read MoreAkin Gump lawyers examine conflicts in international commercial arbitration
Driver Trett, a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing dispute resolution services, has published the article “Careful what you write: The impact of Issue Conflicts in International Commercial Arbitration,” written by Akin Gump international arbitration partner Hamish Lal, counsel Brendan Casey and associate Léa Defranchi.
Read MoreWeil advises Antin infrastructure partners
Weil is advising Antin Infrastructure Partners on the sale of Kellas Midstream to a consortium of BlackRock, a leading institutional investor, and GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund.
Read MoreHon. Elizabeth D. Laporte (Ret.) Joins JAMS
JAMS announces the addition of Hon. Elizabeth D. Laporte (Ret.) to its panel. Judge Laporte joins JAMS after serving more than two decades as a United States magistrate judge for the Northern District of California, including as chief magistrate judge from 2013 to 2015.
Read MoreJenny Doak added as Weil tax partner
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announces that Jenny Doak will join the Firm as a Tax partner in the London office.
Read MorePro Bono Partnership celebrates 22nd anniversary
The honorees included our 2019 Pro Bono Champions, the Mastercard Law, Franchise & Integrity team and Samir A. Gandhi, Managing Partner at the New York office of Sidley Austin LLP.
Read MoreBoardroom risks shift beyond the bottom line
Clifford Chance asked Economist Intelligence Unit to survey 200 board members from across the world’s largest global corporates and financial services firms to find out which risks feature at the top of the board agenda.
Read More$175 million settlement obtained by Fish & Richardson
Fish & Richardson obtains a $175 million cash settlement for long-time client Power Integrations, Inc. (Nasdaq: POWI) in its 15-year patent litigation battle with Fairchild Semiconductor and ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), which acquired Fairchild in 2016.
Read MoreWolters Kluwer analysis shows top compliance challenge
Annual review of Top 10 market conduct issues provides vital checklist for insurers.
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