What Are the Benefits of Mediation in Construction Disputes?
More than in most industries, projects in the construction sector are prone to disputes that may arise at any stage of the process, owing in part to the many parties and heavy investment involved. Litigation is often the result, but methods of alternative dispute resolution – particularly mediation – can often yield more positive results.
Alimony Disputes: A Guide
In the US, the award of alimony can often be one of the more contentious outcomes of a divorce, and as such is of keen interest to family law practitioners.
Protecting your wealth in the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands have emerged as a significant jurisdiction in the asset protection landscape. What does it have to offer HNWIs?
Chinese companies in the US: Achieving IPO success
In this month’s edition of Lawyer Monthly, we hear exclusive insight from Jason Ye, Partner and Co-Chair of the Asia Practice at Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP.
Helping clients through DUI expungement
For many, the expungement of past criminal records can mark a significant turning point in their life.
Auto Accidents: The Basics
Auto accidents are one of the most common causes of personal injuries and litigation in the US.
Luxembourg Bond Restructuring
Boasting one of the world’s most high-profile stock exchanges, Luxembourg and its legal system are often the backdrop for large bond restructuring processes.
Venezuela: Alternative Dispute Resolution
On the back of its adoption of the 1999 Constitution, Venezuela has undergone significant positive changes across its judicial system.
What are the advantages of legal apprenticeships?
While the most typical route taken to arrive at a job in the legal sector is via a university degree, there are alternative methods available.
The Growth of Japanese Dispute Resolution
The COVID-19 pandemic and the launch of the JIDRC have created a significant shift in uptake of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods in Japan.
The Threshold of Perversity in Challenging Claims Assignment
The UK Supreme Court’s recent judgment in Lock v Stanley and Another has raised significant implications for the assignment of claims.
Antitrust Cases: Swiss Companies Defending
Any company that fails to implement proper safeguards may become the subject of an antitrust investigation.