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Top Litigation Lawyer Justin VandenBout Joins Leading Global Law Firm Norton Rose Fulbright

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HOUSTON – Norton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm, announced today that Justin VandenBout, a litigation lawyer, has joined the firm as a partner in Houston. VandenBout will be a valuable addition to the Products, Pharma, Medical and Mass Tort practice team. He brings with him extensive experience in commercial litigation, product liability litigation, insurance coverage, and mass tort litigation. VandenBout, who previously worked at Chamberlain Hrdlicka, has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts across the United States. His expertise extends to various areas such as environmental litigation, class action product … Read more

Embraer’s Global Operations Pose Significant Compliance and Trade Risks, Threatening Reputation and Financial Performance

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Sao Paulo, Brazil – Embraer-empresa Brasileira De Aeronautica (ERJ) has unveiled a new risk stemming from its international operations. The extensive global reach of the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer brings with it the challenge of adhering to complex international laws and regulations. Failure to swiftly address compliance issues, particularly in the face of numerous foreign contracts, could have severe legal consequences, jeopardizing the company’s reputation and financial performance. Furthermore, as the majority of its revenue comes from international customers, Embraer is susceptible to the fluctuating winds of global trade policies and regulatory shifts, which could negatively … Read more

Retired Murdaugh Murder Trial Judge Joins Leading Global Dispute Resolution Provider, JAMS

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Atlanta, Georgia – Retired Judge Clifton Newman, known for presiding over the high-profile Alex Murdaugh murder trial in South Carolina, has embarked on a new chapter in his legal career. JAMS, the largest global provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, announced Newman’s addition to their team as a panelist. This move highlights Newman’s esteemed reputation and expertise in the legal field. With over 23 years of experience as a judge on the South Carolina Circuit Court, Newman oversaw an array of civil and criminal cases, including the widely publicized State v. Richard Alexander Murdaugh … Read more

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