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Mayer Brown secures favorable jury verdict for AIG

The jury also found that Conduent breached its duties under the policy to cooperate and to seek written consent in connection with the settlement.

South African court confirms arbitrator can rule on own jurisdiction

The SCA’s judgment provides effective and straight-forward guidance on this issue.

UK Supreme Court: Suspects Under Investigation Have Reasonable Expectation of Privacy

The decision exposes media outlets in the UK to liability if they identify suspects prior to charge, but carries lesser implications elsewhere.

Ex-China Development Bank exec arrested on bribery suspicion

China's top graft-busting agency, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, announced in September that He was under investigation

Employee vs contractor – High Court crucial clarification provides guidance for employers

The decisions highlight the importance for employers in drafting written contracts for both independent contractors and employees.

Mayer Brown trial victory named a 2021 “Top Verdict” by Daily Journal

The annual list showcases the largest and most significant verdicts and appellate reversals in California.

Landmark Australian cartel prosecution dropped

It is one of only a handful of criminal cartel proceedings brought in Australia to date and the first to consider the application of cartel laws to financial markets activity.

Chinese Exile Guo Wengui Held in Contempt, Must Pay $134 Million

The Lady May made the news in 2020 when Trump ally Steve Bannon was arrested on unrelated federal charges while on board the vessel

Two Arrested for Alleged Conspiracy to Launder $4.5 Billion in Stolen Cryptocurrency

Government Seized $3.6 Billion in Stolen Cryptocurrency Directly Linked to 2016 Hack of Virtual Currency Exchange

Australian judges could shape law on AI inventorship globally

In his patent applications, Thaler has named his ‘DABUS’ system as inventor, arguing that patent law supports the concept of AI inventorship.

New English court witness statement rules have positive early effect

Many practitioners had reservations about allowing written witness statements, fearing the move would lead to lawyers drafting testimony to show it in the best possible light.

Only Goldman Banker Standing Trial for 1MDB Finally Headed to Court

Malaysia did not allow the film to be shown in the country, deeming it too risqué.

South African court could not reopen arbitrated claim once time barred

The dispute arose in connection with a company placed under business rescue proceedings

Australian billionaire launches criminal case against Facebook

Dr Forrest said he had also written an open letter to Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg in November 2019, urging him to take more action.

UK Supreme Court building management ruling ‘common sense’ decision

Lord Briggs said it was “both absurd and unworkable” for an RTM company from one block of flats to manage the facilities it shared with other blocks.

Digital Assets Not A Replacement For Payments Into Court

The catalyst for Tulip's claims came in February 2020

Court of Appeal upholds Hogan Lovells victory in one of the largest ongoing disputes in the English courts

With more than USD 800 million in dispute and a long list of defendants, the case has been prominently featured as one of the The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases.

Tenke and the English High Court’s return to third party funding costs

Norscot had obtained third party funding (“TPF”) and, in light of its success, owed the funder a success fee of three times the funding provided.

Cayman court clarifies principles applicable to stay of execution pending appeal

In this case, the defendant argued that there was a risk of dissipation of the funds by the plaintiff if it was paid before the appeal was heard and that they would be unable to recover this if the appeal was successful.

Former UBS investment adviser charged with stealing $5.8m from client

The SEC’s complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, charges Nino with violations of the antifraud provisions of the federal securities laws

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