Category: Bar Dispatches
LA Bans Oil Drilling, Becomes Largest City to Do So
LA oil drilling ban passes unanimously, phasing out 600 active wells over 20 years and prohibiting new drilling...
California Experts Offer Climate Strategy to Next Governor
Climate experts release a roadmap for California's next governor featuring five key recommendations to navigate intensifying climate challenges...
DIFC Courts see record claims surge to AED 18.6 billion
DIFC Courts processed a record AED 18.6 billion in claims in 2025, marking a 43% surge in cases...
Pinsent Masons names Bill Reichert Abu Dhabi head
Pinsent Masons Abu Dhabi head appointment brings decades of experience as Bill Reichert, a partner since September 2025,...
Ex-Goldman Sachs Banker Convicted in Ghana Bribery Scheme
Former Goldman Sachs banker convicted in a Ghana bribery scheme, facing 30 years for conspiring to pay $1...
Nigeria wins hydropower arbitration case
Nigeria wins hydropower arbitration case, avoiding $680 million payment in hydropower project dispute.
African Lawyers Gain International Experience in London Firms
African lawyers gain international experience through London firm placements, with the 2026 cohort starting in September at top...
Nigeria wins $680M Mambilla hydropower arbitration case
Nigeria wins a $680M Mambilla hydropower arbitration case, avoiding a major settlement payment after an ICC tribunal ruling.
Clifford Chance and Davis Polk dominate Hong Kong law awards
Clifford Chance and Davis Polk dominate the Hong Kong Law Awards, winning a combined six awards at the...
Ricketts, Osborn Debate Tariffs, Iran War at Nebraska State Fair
Incumbent Pete Ricketts and independent challenger Dan Osborn clashed over tariffs and the Iran war at the Nebraska...