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Judge Rules Against Insurer in 7M Suit Over Aircraft ‘Theft’

Covington & Burling represented Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management, one of the world’s largest aircraft lessors, in a lawsuit against a group of nine insurance companies who allegedly refused to pay claims for aircraft seized by Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. A summary judgment ruling in BBAM US LP v.…

‘Let’s Go for Growth’: India’s Cyril Amarchand, On Track to Become 2,000-Lawyer Firm, Says ‘No’ to Foreign Alliances and Mergers

Indian firm Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has been dominating legal industry headlines. Last month, the firm hired a team of more than 50 capital markets lawyers led by nine partners from smaller rival practice IndusLaw, depleting the latter firm’s capital markets offering entirely. Over the past two weeks, it has continued to aggressively hire…

Judge Narrows Claims in Row Over Control of  Billion Real Estate Empire

A New York judge has narrowed the claims at issue in a family dispute over control of the $2 billion real estate empire left behind by the late Sol Goldman. Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Melissa Crane of the Commercial Division dismissed multiple causes of action, including breach of contract, inspection…

‘King of Paleo’ Revives Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

A prominent Houston chef and self-described “King of Paleo” cuisine obtained a reversal on appeal, restoring his trademark claims against several companies that rely on his brand. Chef Bruce Molzan has been embroiled in a long-running dispute with Bellagreen Holdings LLC and affiliated companies that benefited from a forced sale…