Blockchain analysis claims to be able to break through the supposed anonymity of blockchain transactions and identify the individuals involved. But when such analysis is proffered in litigation, can it meet the Daubert gatekeeping test for reliable, admissible evidence under Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence? Even under…

On Monday, the American Arbitration Association (AAA), in partnership with Suffolk University Law School, announced the launch of an Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Innovation Clinic that will develop a number of digital tools for unrepresented litigants in low-contest divorces and family law cases in Massachusetts. The clinic will run for…

While it is hardly unusual for large U.S.-led law firms to hire well known partners in London, Proskauer Rose’s hire of A&O Shearman’s private capital co-head Philip Bowden and leveraged finance partner Megan Lawrence earlier this month stood out as a statement of intent. Bowden is no minnow. Up until…

Expert Perspectives on Biggest Court Cases Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/litigationdaily/2024/07/22/the-career-paths-that-lead-3-big-law-litigators-to-practice-leadership/ L-R: Brendan V. Johnson of Robins Kaplan ,Saina Shamilov of Fenwick, and Ilene Farkas of Pryor Cashman. Courtesy photos ANALYSIS Retracing the unique professional journeys that have led Fenwick’s Saina Shamilov, Robins Kaplan’s Brendan Johnson and Pryor Cashman’s Ilene Farkas…

Management consulting group Alvarez & Marsal and U.K top 100 firm BDB Pitmans have announced plans to create a new mid-market law firm. The two institutions have signed a letter of intent to create an operation called Broadfield, which will feature BDB Pitmans and will engage Alvarez & Marsal Legal…

In Singapore, A&O Shearman and Big Four Singapore firm Allen & Gledhill are advising Allianz on its planned acquisition of a 51% stake in Singapore insurer, Income Insurance Limited, for about $1.6 billion. “The proposed transaction marks a key milestone for Allianz in its strategic ambition to expand and strengthen…