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A federal judge in Michigan last week rejected a contractor’s efforts to avoid a jury trial this fall in its dispute with the owner of the Ludington Pumped Storage Hydro plant. The case involves a project to overhaul the...more
Roberta Downey, a seasoned disputes lawyer, shares how rapid innovation is transforming the construction industry, reshaping contracts, and presenting new challenges for legal teams worldwide. In your recent piece for The...more
“We’re at a moment where the drive for innovation is clashing with the realities of risk.” – Roberta Downey In this video, London partner Roberta Downey examines how rapid technological change — from offshore wind to soaring...more
Hogan Lovells and Middlesex University Dubai have conducted a survey to explore the current state of arbitration practices and future trends in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The survey focused on commercial...more
Texas Supreme Court Finds Anadarko is Entitled to Over $100 Million in Deepwater Horizon Defense Costs Based on Undefined Term in Insurance Policy - Insurance coverage litigation arising out of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon...more
Choice of Law in Host Government Agreements - Choice of law stands as the second “pillar” of contract stabilization, together with stabilization clauses and international arbitration. In fact, choice of law provisions...more
An issue that repeatedly comes up in construction disputes is the scope of an arbitration agreement. Courts generally interpret agreements to arbitrate broadly, and, where the arbitrability of a specific claim has been at...more
Mineral and Royalty Interest MLPs: An Alternative Exit For PE-Backed Mineral and Royalty Interest Cos. - Oil and gas exploration companies no longer have to go door-to-door, or ranch-to-ranch, to negotiate oil and gas...more