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Sierra Leone and Jenner and Block Reach Tentative Deal in $8 Million Legal Fee Dispute

Sierra Leone and the U.S. law firm Jenner & Block have reached a settlement in principle to resolve a contentious…

Federal Judge Orders Legal Malpractice Claims Against Stinson LLP to Arbitration

A recent federal court ruling has determined that legal malpractice claims against Stinson LLP, including allegations of excessive billing and…

Allegations of Gender Bias and Mismanagement

A lawsuit filed against Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith by former partner Julie O’Dell cites systemic business deficiencies and gender…

Jones Day vs. Soverain Software: The Ongoing Legal Battle

Amidst a long-standing fee dispute, renowned law firm Jones Day and patent licensing company Soverain Software find themselves embroiled in…

Litigation Funder Pursues $1.8 Million Claim in Lawsuit Against U.S. Law Firm Founders

In a recent legal development, a British litigation funder, a subsidiary of Woodsford Group, has taken legal action against a…

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Expands Presence with New Office in Riyadh

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is thrilled to announce the inauguration of its latest office in Riyadh, a strategic move…

Arbitrators to Decide $90 Million Dispute Between Elon Musk and Wachtell Law Firm

In a recent legal development, a California state judge ruled that the ongoing $90 million legal dispute between Elon Musk…

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan Expands Its Presence in Asia with Singapore Hub

Renowned US Law Firm Set to Tackle International Disputes and Arbitration in Asia Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, a prominent…

Ex-Twitter Employees Secure Negotiations with Elon Musk’s X

Former Twitter workers' legal battle for unpaid severance prompts Elon Musk's company to return to the table Legal Victory Spurs…

Attorney’s Duty to Explain Retainer Agreement Arbitration Clause to Client: Here’s What the New Jersey Supreme Court Held

In a unanimous decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court upheld the Appellate Division's view that for a retainer arbitration clause…

Supreme Court Rules Employers Can Force Workers to Sign Arbitration Agreements

Summary: The Supreme Court ruled that employers can force employees to sign arbitration agreements.  On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled…

Dispute Resolution Valuable for All Practice Areas

Summary: With alternative dispute resolutions growing in popularity over traditional trials, law students can take note of which law schools…