Resolutions

India and Indonesia Commit to Peaceful Resolutions in South China Sea, Strengthen Defense Ties Amid Regional Tensions

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New Delhi, India – Amid ongoing tensions in the South China Sea, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have emphasized the vital need for peace, stability, and security in the region. The leaders, who recently held bilateral discussions, have jointly called for the resolution of disputes in accordance with international laws, specifically referencing the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). During their meeting, Modi and Subianto reiterated their commitment to promoting maritime safety, freedom of navigation, and the unobstructed flow of maritime commerce. They underscored the … Read more

Judge John Hodgman Weighs In on Creative Resolutions to Avoid Defenestration

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In the world of legal disputes and courtroom drama, the age-old act of defenestration, or the throwing of someone out the window, is discussed far less frequently than one might expect. However, this unusual form of ejection has, surprisingly, been debated in courtrooms, capturing the imaginations of both legal experts and the public alike. Defenestration, which literally means “away from the window,” has a history that dates back to the Renaissance era. It was then, notably in 1618 with the Defenestration of Prague, that such acts had significant social and political implications. Yet, in modern … Read more

Almeida & Associados Elevates André Duarte Costa and António Vicente to Sport Resolutions’ Pro Bono Panel

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Lisbon, Portugal — Almeida & Associados, a prominent legal firm, recently revealed that two of its accomplished attorneys, André Duarte Costa and António Vicente, have been appointed to serve in the Sport Resolutions pro bono service. This inclusion highlights their expertise in legal matters pertaining to sports and signifies their commitment to promoting fairness in athletics through voluntary legal aid. Sport Resolutions is a reputed independent non-profit organization focused on resolving disputes within the sports community. Leveraging a network of legal professionals, they provide essential services to individuals and organizations that are unable to shoulder … Read more

U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Purdue Case Heightens Challenges for Mass Litigation Resolutions in Bankruptcy

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Washington, D.C. — A landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court has fundamentally changed the landscape for resolving mass litigation within the bankruptcy framework. This ruling significantly impacts the ability of companies, like opioid giant Purdue Pharma, to settle numerous lawsuits by filing for bankruptcy. Traditionally, bankruptcy has been used as a tool by corporations to manage and halt litigation, particularly when faced with the potential devastation of massive lawsuit payouts. Bankruptcy filings allow these companies to consolidate lawsuits in one federal court and propose global settlements. However, the Supreme Court’s decision has narrowed the … Read more