The Role of Mediation in Corporate Disputes: A Growing Trend
The Corporate Dispute Landscape is Evolving In today’s fast-paced business world, corporate disputes are inevitable. Whether it’s disagreements over contracts, mergers, intellectual property, or shareholder rights, conflicts can cost companies not just money, but also reputation and time. While litigation has long been the traditional route for resolving such issues, there’s a growing shift towards […]
No Deal on Ethics Clash: Jackson Walker, U.S. Trustee Headed for Court Showdown
Despite a court-ordered mediation and months of negotiations, the parties filed a joint status report on Monday confirming that no resolution had been reached. According to sources familiar with the proceedings, Judge Alia Moses had given a hard deadline of July 15 for the parties to wrap up talks or face trial preparations. That date […]
GTCR Battles FTC in Court, Demands Competitor’s Sales Data to Bolster Merger Defense
GTCR, which has vigorously denied any anticompetitive impact, has turned to the courts seeking a subpoena against viral vector CDMO giant Vigene Biosciences, a competitor in the AAV manufacturing arena. The private equity firm argues that Vigene’s sales data will provide objective evidence showing that the market remains competitive and that other capable players, such […]
EXIM Bank Faces Lawsuit Over ‘Unconscionable’ Backing of Controversial LNG Project
The litigation was brought by a coalition of climate-focused NGOs and community advocacy organizations, including Friends of the Earth, Center for Biological Diversity, and several local environmental justice groups. Their central claim is that EXIM Bank failed to adequately assess the environmental and social impact of the project, as required under the National Environmental Policy […]
Washington State Joins Legal Fight Over Withheld Federal Funds Amid National Showdown
Governor Jay Inslee of Washington called the federal actions “a reckless and illegal betrayal of the American promise,” noting that many of the targeted funds support vulnerable populations, including low-income students, rural healthcare programs, and early childhood education initiatives. “When Congress approves funds for essential services, the executive branch does not have the discretion to […]
Veteran Trial Lawyer Scott Fiddler Joins Texas Legal Specialization Board of Directors
The Texas Board of Legal Specialization, established in 1974 by the State Bar of Texas, is responsible for certifying attorneys in select areas of law who demonstrate proven expertise and professional accomplishment. TBLS board members are tasked with shaping the standards for legal specialization across the state, making Fiddler’s new role a vital one in […]
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