Panama
Morgan & Morgan acted as local legal counsel to Carbon Streaming Corporation and Rubicon Capital LLC in relation to a Carbon Credit Stream Agreement by and between Azuero Reforestación Colectiva, S.A. (“ARC”), as Seller, and Microsoft Corporation, Rubicon Carbon Capital LLC, and Carbon Streaming Corporation, as Buyers.ARC is a wholly owned subsidiary of project developer Ponterra Ltd
Thailand
Kudun and Partners is proud to announce its successful representation of BGC Packaging Co., Ltd. in the strategic acquisition of 4,518,000 shares, constituting 25.1% of the total shares of Bangkok Can Manufacturing Company Limited (“BCM”), from Toyo Seikan Co., Ltd. This significant transaction, valued at over THB 499 million, marks a landmark achievement for our client and underscores our commitment to facilitating high-value deals.
The acquired 25
Thailand
On May 20, 2024, Kudun and Partners had the pleasure of welcoming students from the Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University, who were part of the “Essential Skills for Legal Practice” class instructed by our founding partner, Kudun Sukhumananda, and associate, Rujisaya Bubpaprohm
Italy
Rome, May 21, 2024 - International law firm Gianni & Origoni grows with the arrival of a team of five professionals led by Massimo Tesei. The additions, expected in the Milan office, strengthen the Corporate Law/M&A and Litigation and Arbitration departments
California, USA
Wash. Pay Range Suits Meet Early Crossroads On Standing
Jon Steingart, Law360 Employment Authority
May 20, 2024
"Alexandra Shulman, a Buchalter PC attorney who represents employers, told Law360 that standing is a jurisdictional issue, which means a federal court has to relinquish a case if it determines the plaintiff doesn't have standing.
"Article III standing is an easy thing for the court to kick the case back to state court on because it's jurisdictional," she said
California, USA
21 May 2024 – Buchalter is excited to announce the addition of Jeffrey Melcher as Litigation Shareholder to its Nashville office. Melcher joins Buchalter from Dickinson Wright.
"Jeff’s impressive track record and breadth of experience make him an invaluable addition to our Nashville office,” said Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer of Buchalter
New York, USA
On May 21, 2024, Patterson Belknap Partner Muhammad U. Faridi was elected as the 71st president of the New York City Bar Association. Mr. Faridi is the youngest person and first-ever Muslim American to serve in this role. Mr. Faridi is a Partner in the litigation department of Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler. He focuses his practice on complex commercial actions involving claims relating to breaches of contract and commercial torts
Alabama, USA
Bradley partner Jonathan Kolodziej was quoted in National Mortgage Professional on a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court that deemed the funding structure for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as constitutional
Alabama, USA
Bradley’s Josh Blades, Dave Stewart and Derek Trotter, all senior advisors in the firm’s Governmental Affairs and Economic Development practice groups, have been named to the “2024 Power & Influence 50” list by Yellowhammer News. The 12th edition of the annual list recognizes top individuals who are leveraging their power and influence for those they represent in the Yellowhammer State
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that partner Matthew F. Hall has been elected as the 2024-2025 president of the Law Alumni Council (LAC) for the University of Florida Levin College of Law, taking the position at a passing of the gavel ceremony on May 16.
Founded in 1983, the LAC, along with the Law Center Association Inc. Board of Trustees, serve as the primary support and advisory boards for the University of Florida Levin College of Law
Kentucky, USA
Six attorneys from Dinsmore’s Pittsburgh office earned a spot on the 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list. Those on the Super Lawyers list are selected through a multi-phase selection process that takes into account independent research, peer evaluations and professional achievement. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition
Germany
Please note the following press release. This press release is availableat our homepage.HEUKING advises DATABAU group on acquisition of Connect-Energie GmbH assetsA team with members from several offices, led by Dr. Rainer Herschlein, LL.M. and Charlotte Schmitt, LL.M., both Partners at HEUKING’s Stuttgart office, legally advised and supported DATABAU group on the acquisition of key assets of Connect-Energie GmbH
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Brian Maas has joined the firm’s Nashville office as counsel in the Real Estate Practice Group.
“Brian has tremendous experience and connections in the Nashville area, with additional ties throughout the country that will help expand the reach of our real estate work,” said Bradley Nashville Office Managing Partner Lauren B. Jacques
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce the continued growth of its Long Term Care and Senior Housing team with the recent additions of Brian Maas and Kimberly Easter Zirkle. Both attorneys join partners Elizabeth C. Sauer, Mary O’Kelley, Kacie McRee and John P. McGehee, who all joined Bradley in March 2021 as part of a major expansion of the firm’s national real estate and finance practices
Argentina
The renowned publication IFLR awarded Beccar Varela with the Corporate Firm of the Year: Southern Cone prize on May 15th, in the IFLR Americas Awards 2024 ceremony held at the JW Marriott Essex House hotel in New York.The Corporate Firm of the Year: Southern Cone award honors one leading firm that headed the most innovative cross-border corporate and M&A transactions in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay in the previous year
China
Han Kun Law Offices represented Raytech Holding Limited ("Raytech Holding", NASDAQ: RAY), as PRC and Hong Kong counsel to the issuer, in connection with the initial public offering and listing of its ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market
Philippines
Global law firm Latham & Watkins, in partnership with the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX), will be holding its Philippine Investment Conference entitled "Breaking Ground - Unlocking Philippine Investment Opportunities in the Year of the Dragon" today, Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, at Shangri-La The Fort in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.SyCipLaw partner Arlene M
England
The Shoosmiths Foundation, a grant-making body managed by law firm Shoosmiths, has awarded a total of £97,500 to Energy Sparks and The Chancery Lane Project charities for projects that will advance a carbon net zero UK aligned with a just transition.National charity, Energy Sparks, helps schools become more energy efficient to fight climate change
Thailand
On May 7, 2024, our partner and Head of Japan Practice, Emi Rowse (Igusa), showcased her expertise during a panel discussion at ICCA 2024 Hong Kong. As a prestigious global organization, the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) is renowned for its role in advancing arbitration, conciliation, and international dispute resolution. ICCA’s conferences, publications, and efforts toward harmonizing arbitration law make it a landmark event for legal practitioners
Italy
Rome, May 15, 2024 - International law firm Gianni & Origoni renews its commitment in the fight against gender violence and presents#UGUALEPERTUTTE, a project based on long-term initiatives. The aim is to counter the phenomenon of violence against women in all its forms with concrete actions as well as provide real and tangible support by identifying preventive tools and remedies
Russia
ALRUD law firm represented the interests of Kraft Heinz in the sale of its two affiliated companies in Russia – baby food manufacturers producing more than 30 000 tons of dry and thin cereal per year.
Chernogolovka was the buyer.
ALRUD team provided full legal support of the transaction and advised on the transaction approval procedure in Russia
Thailand
On April 24-27, 2024, Emi Rowse had the honor of joining a distinguished panel of experts from various jurisdictions to share invaluable insights on the pressing topic: “Minority Report: Corporate Governance, Directors, and the State of Shareholder Navigation Playbook” during the IPBA Annual Meeting and Conference in Tokyo
Thailand
Our partner and Head of International Practice, Troy Schooneman, along with Mayuree Sapsutthiporn, partner and Head of China Practice, recently participated in the WSG Asia Pacific Regional Meeting in Tokyo on April 24, 2024. World Services Group (WSG) is the leading global network of independent firms, offering an exclusive platform to connect its members with top-tier legal firms and their multinational clients worldwide
California, USA
Why Aren't Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Divorced Yet?
May 10, 2024
By Allie Jones
On August 14, 2014, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie got married in a small ceremony in the chapel on the grounds of their French winery, Chateau Miraval. Just over two years later, on a private flight from Miraval back to Los Angeles, Pitt allegedly had a physical confrontation with Jolie in front of their six children, prompting her to file for divorce. Eight years later, that divorce is still not over
