Disputes

Renowned Litigators Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere Join Chicago Office of Global Law Firm Norton Rose Fulbright as Co-Heads of Litigation and Disputes

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Chicago, IL – Norton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm, has welcomed renowned litigators Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere to its Chicago office as partners. The duo will serve as the Co-Heads of Litigation and Disputes, specializing in product liability, consumer disputes, environmental law, and mass tort litigation. Lee and Casmere join Norton Rose Fulbright from Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, a litigation firm based in Chicago that they helped establish. They bring with them years of experience advising clients on high-stakes, business-critical matters, including regulatory affairs, complex deal negotiations, and strategic planning. With their … Read more

Renowned Litigators Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere Join Norton Rose Fulbright’s Chicago Office as Co-Heads of Litigation and Disputes

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Chicago, IL – Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has announced the addition of renowned litigators Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere as partners in its Chicago office. Lee and Casmere will serve as Co-Heads of Litigation and Disputes, with a focus on product liability, consumer disputes, environmental law, and mass tort litigation. Prior to joining Norton Rose Fulbright, Lee and Casmere played integral roles in establishing Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, a prominent litigation firm based in Chicago. With their expertise in high-stakes bet-the-company issues, the duo has successfully advised clients on strategy, regulatory affairs, … Read more

Major Banks Slash Diversity and Inclusion Programs Amid Legal Disputes

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New York, NY – Major financial institutions Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase have reportedly reduced their efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) following threats of lawsuits. The move has sparked concerns about the commitment of these banks towards addressing systemic inequalities and creating inclusive workplaces. According to anonymous sources familiar with the matter, both Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase have scaled back their DEI initiatives in response to increasing legal risks. The threat of potential lawsuits alleging discrimination and preferential treatment has apparently led these banks to take a more cautious approach in … Read more

Lawyer’s Controversial Chopper Ride: An Evening of Disputes and a Mysterious Journey Home

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London, UK – On Wednesday, March 3, 2004, at precisely 6:56pm, a pristine white Agusta A109E helicopter gracefully descends onto the tarmac of Battersea heliport. The overcast sky serves as a moody backdrop as a frustrated 45-year-old lawyer, Stephen Curtis, anxiously awaits its arrival. Firmly clutching his two unregistered Vodafone mobile phones, Curtis is far from content. Minutes earlier, he curtly informed his head of security, Nigel Brown, about disputed invoices sent to a Russian client. With a brusque tone, he abruptly ends the call, preparing for his impending departure. As the clock ticks closer … Read more