Litigation

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

Transnational Corporate Law Litigation: Holding American Corporations Accountable for Foreign Violations Through Fiduciary Duty Claims

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Wilmington, Delaware – Corporate law experts in the United States widely recognize the significance of Delaware’s legal compliance jurisprudence. While directors and officers have considerable leeway in making business decisions, they are not immune to being held accountable for corporate law violations. Directors and officers betray shareholders when they knowingly allow the corporation to break the law. A forthcoming paper titled “Transnational Corporate Law Litigation” in the Duke Law Journal explores how Delaware’s legal compliance jurisprudence can be utilized to deter corporate lawbreaking in foreign countries. The paper presents a blueprint that explains why violations … Read more

Counsel Financial Strengthens Litigation Finance and Loan Servicing Capabilities with New Managing Director, Nicholas D’Aquilla

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Albany, New York – Counsel Financial, a leading provider of litigation finance and loan servicing solutions, has announced the appointment of Nicholas D’Aquilla as the new Managing Director. This strategic move aims to strengthen the company’s capabilities in the mass tort industry. D’Aquilla, with over a decade of experience in the field and a background as a civil defense litigator for the Louisiana Department of Justice, brings a wealth of knowledge and a track record of success to the Counsel Financial leadership team. D’Aquilla has established himself as a prominent figure in administering complex settlements, … Read more

Everlaw and International Litigation Services Join Forces for Groundbreaking Litigation Technology

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OAKLAND, Calif. – Everlaw, a cloud-native investigation and litigation platform, has announced a strategic partnership with International Litigation Services (ILS), a plaintiffs’ ediscovery firm. This multi-year partnership will provide best-in-class services on the Everlaw platform for the plaintiffs bar, streamlining the path to uncovering the truth in high-profile and high-impact multi-district litigation cases. Through this partnership, Everlaw’s ediscovery platform will be enhanced with state-of-the-art technology and collaboration features. Advanced AI and an intuitive interface will be made available to ILS consultants, who specialize in optimizing workflows and uncovering hidden truths that plaintiffs’ counsel know exist … Read more