International Law

Capital Markets Partner Tony Jacobsen Joins Sidley Austin, Shanghai – StreetInsider.com

SHANGHAI–(BUSINESS WIRE)– International law firm Sidley Austin LLP is pleased to announce that Anthony (Tony) Jacobsen has joined its Shanghai office as a partner, effective November 1, 2011. Mr. Jacobsen has a broad capital markets and general corporate …

Hong Kong Litigation: Why Quinn Isn’t In – Law.com

There’ve been few hotter markets for expansion by international law firms in recent years. But don’t expect The Am Law 100′s most profitable litigation firm to launch a Hong Kong office anytime soon. “We looked into it,” says John Quinn … Continue reading

S’pore aims to be at forefront of international arbitration – Channel NewsAsia

SINGAPORE: Law and Foreign Affairs Minister K Shanmugam on Tuesday said Singapore intends to be at the “leading edge of thinking in international arbitration”. Speaking at an Arbitration Dialogue organised by his Law Ministry at the Maxwell …

Global Law Firm Greenberg Traurig Receives North America M&A Law Firm of the Year Award – Marketwatch

Greenberg Traurig, LLP is an international, full-service law firm with approximately 1800 attorneys serving clients from more than 30 offices in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. In the U.S., the firm has more offices than any …

TASER International Reports Third Quarter Results – Yahoo Finance

The first order received provided an international law enforcement agency with 377 TASER X26s with extended warranties, and 377 TASER® Camâ„¢ recorders. The second order received included 60,000 TASER cartridges. The third order received provided an …

Kansas School of Law Takes National Honors in 30th Annual International Moot Court Competition at The John Marshall Law School – msnbc.com

LAWRENCE, Kan., Oct. 31, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nathan Lindsey and Christopher Omid of the University of Kansas School of Law placed first in the 30th Annual International Moot Court Competition Oct. 27 through 29, 2011. The competition …

D.C. Superior Court Rules Sidewalks Trump Free Speech Rights – Common Dreams

They called on the US Government to obey the domestic and international law and to stop its crimes against peace, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The government argued that protecting Constitutional rights and ending war crimes were …

Canadian: I helped Saadi Gadhafi flee – United Press International

“Through his actions, Mr. Peters assisted the Gadhafi family in breaking international laws and may be in contravention of international law himself by potentially aiding and abetting war crimes and conducting business with the Gadhafis while U …

Preeminent Law Firms Find Nebraska Pipeline Siting Legislation Likely Unconstitutional – msnbc.com

The legal memos were prepared by the international law firm of Sidley Austin LLP and the firm of McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO from Omaha, Nebraska. Both firms have extensive experience in analyzing and litigating constitutional and …

Airlines ready for next battle against EU carbon law – Reuters India

They would also adopt a declaration the 26 states made in New Delhi at the end of September, saying the EU plans were discriminatory and breached international laws. LONG LEGAL BATTLE Already the airlines have taken their opposition to European … Continue reading