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Are Foreign Investors Returning To Venezuela?

18th August 2021
Stephanie Limaco and Leigh Crestohl of Zaiwalla & Co examine the possibility of an increase in foreign investment in Venezuela, especially with regards to oil, and highlight the reasons regarding this new interest.  There seems to be renewed interest in Venezuela by high-risk appetite investors. Recently, a couple of private equity funds were seeking to […]
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Legal Groups Urge UK Government To Help Female Judges And Other Legal Professionals In Afghanistan

18th August 2021
On Sunday, Taliban militants retook Kabul, almost two decades after being driven from Afghanistan's capital by US troops, leading to widespread concerns for Afghani citizens, particularly women, children, and minority groups.  In the UK, legal groups Bar Council, Bar Human Rights Committee, and Law Society have expressed grave concern about the fate of at least […]
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European Court Of Auditors: Publication Of Its Special Report On The Polluter Pays Principle

17th August 2021
On 5 July 2021, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) published a report on the application of the polluter pays principle in the European Union. This report was intended to determine whether the principle was appropriately applied in four EU environmental policy areas, namely industrial pollution, waste, water, and soil. Two main issues justified this […]
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Law Firms Need Modern Solutions To Help Them Put The Right Associates On Matters

17th August 2021
Like every industry, law firms have spent more than a year working remotely due to the pandemic, and only now are some of them beginning to transition back to the office. For partners and other managers, the pandemic has been a struggle in quickly knowing which associates are available and who is the best candidate […]
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Editing A Legal Document? Here’s What To Know

17th August 2021
Unlike other professions, law firms rely on documents daily. So to say, one case may require the legal team to generate an entire library of documents, ranging from court filings to briefs and affidavits. Even in their large numbers, legal documents should be maintained in pristine conditions to be validly accepted and maintain professionalism. This […]
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Bezos’ Blue Origin Sues NASA Over SpaceX Moon Contract

17th August 2021
Blue Origin has filed a suit with the US Court of Federal Claims, arguing that the contract was unfairly awarded to SpaceX. In a statement, Blue Origin said: "We firmly believe that the issues identified in this procurement and its outcomes must be addressed to restore fairness, create competition, and ensure a safe return to […]
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Optis Awarded $300 Million In Second Patent Trial Against Apple

16th August 2021
It was previously found by a jury that Apple had infringed five Optis wireless standard essential patents. Based on this initial verdict, the jury had awarded $506 million in damages. However, Apple called for a retrial on claims that the jury’s verdict was oversimplified. In an order in April, US District Court Judge Rodney Gilstrap […]
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How Long Do Slip And Fall Settlements Take?

16th August 2021
Slip and fall accidents can take place at any time and anywhere. In some cases, a slip and fall accident may be caused by a person's own clumsiness or negligence. In other cases, the owner or manager of a property may be responsible for an accident. If a person injures themselves due to the negligence […]
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What Are The Steps To Recover Damages In A Personal Injury Lawsuit?

13th August 2021
Kyle Bachus, a founding partner of Bachus & Schanker LLC, explains how you can recover damages in a personal injury lawsuit.  A personal injury lawsuit is a significant undertaking. In order to recover financial compensation, you must do the right things. A personal injury lawyer is a trained professional that can represent you throughout the […]
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McDonald’s Franchise Settles Employee’s Covid-19 Safety Lawsuit

13th August 2021
A 2020 lawsuit against a McDonald’s franchise based in Oakland, California claimed that managers of the fast-food restaurant had given employees coffee filters and dog diapers in place of proper face masks. The franchise has agreed to improve its safety precautions to protect employees from covid-19 to settle the lawsuit.  In the settlement, the Oakland […]
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