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Latin America and Caribbean Struggle with Money Laundering, Despite Strong Legal Frameworks: Report

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SÃO PAULO, Brazil – Latin American and Caribbean countries are facing challenges in effectively enforcing anti-money laundering measures, despite having higher adoption rates of legal frameworks compared to the global average, according to a recent report. The 2023 edition of the annual anti-money laundering index produced by the Basel Institute on Governance revealed that the region’s multibillion-dollar criminal economies have turned it into a hub for money laundering. Criminal groups use this region to convert their illicit proceeds into usable assets. Haiti and Venezuela were ranked as the worst performers in the region, with Haiti … Read more

Illinois Hits Record-Breaking Verdict in Nursing Home Negligence Case, While Ninth Circuit Orders New Trial for Fatal Bus Crash

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Chicago, Illinois – The largest nursing home negligence verdict in the history of Illinois and the ordering of a new trial by the Ninth Circuit in a case involving a fatal tour bus crash have dominated the recent Tort Report by Law360. The report compiles significant developments in personal injury law. In a groundbreaking ruling, a jury in Illinois awarded a record-breaking verdict in a nursing home negligence case. This verdict serves as a crucial milestone in holding nursing homes accountable for the care and safety of their residents. While details of the case have … Read more

Fieldfisher Expands Madrid Office with Addition of International Arbitration Practice and New Partner, Pedro Claros

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Madrid, Spain – Fieldfisher, a law firm based in Madrid, has announced the appointment of Pedro Claros as partner and Head of Practice of the International Arbitration practice. This marks the first time that the firm will incorporate this practice area in its Spanish office. Joining Claros in his team will be Antonio Delgado, who will serve as international arbitration of counsel. Pedro Claros is a lawyer, arbitrator, and jurist with extensive experience in international litigation and arbitration since 1997. He possesses a Master’s degree in International and Comparative Law from Georgetown University Law Center, … Read more

Littleton City Council Implements New Salary Increase Cycle for Appointed Officials

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Littleton, Colorado – The Littleton City Council has approved salary raises for the city manager, city attorney, and presiding municipal judge, marking another increase in their compensation just five months after their previous raises. The council has also made a significant change to the city’s performance evaluation cycle, aligning it with the calendar year instead of the summer. Tracy Hooker, the Human Resources Director, explained that these recent raises were implemented to bridge the gap between the appointed members’ salary increases in 2023 and 2025. Previously, salary increases for appointed positions occurred during the summer, … Read more