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Johnson & Bell shareholder Garrett Boehm recently secured an appellate victory for our client, NorthShore University HealthSystem in front of Illinois' First District Appellate Court. The matter, centering around the disputed use of MRI video as a demonstrative aid, was raised after Johnson & Bell attorneys Stacey Cischke and Margaret Connery successfully represented the company at trial.…

Johnson & Bell shareholder Samuel Branum recently secured a defense verdict in a federal trial in which he was representing a long-time governmental client. The case was tried before Judge April Perry in the USDC Northern District of Illinois and stemmed from the treatment of a county jail detainee at an outside hospital while ill with coronavirus. The plaintiff sued on the basis that his righ…

Johnson & Bell shareholder Julie Busch and associate David Grasso prevailed in a binding arbitration before Judge Larry Axelrood on behalf of Waste Management. Julie took the lead on the case, which arose from a motor vehicle collision. Julie successfully impeached the plaintiff on several occasions. David assisted with the preparation throughout the matter and proceeding arbitration.  …

On Thursday, June 4th, Charles Russell Speechlys and 5RB are hosting a panel discussion as part of London International Disputes Week 2026, exploring the rapidly evolving landscape of media law and reputation management. The digital media environment continues to present significant legal and practical challenges for individuals and organisations seeking to protect their reputations. Against this …

Fasken was honored with the Impact Case Award for Cash Store Financial Services Inc. v. KPMG LLP at the 2026 Benchmark Canada Litigation Awards. Fasken defended KPMG in the C$150 million claim, with a team led by Gerry Ranking that included Jesse Harper, Pavel Sergeyev, Anita Hojabr and Robin Roddey. The matter was one of Canada’s largest and most complex professional liability cases in decades, …

The Disputes Team at Kochhar & Co. successfully represented FIITJEE Limited and its management (“Petitioners”) before the High Court of Delhi in a writ petition filed against the Enforcement Directorate (“ED”), inter alia challenging the legality of a Press Release issued by the ED immediately following search and seizure proceedings, allegedly in contravention of the Office Memorandum dated 0…

Atsumi & Sakai has been recognized in the following categories in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific. Commercial and transactions (Tier 3) White collar crime Firms are evaluated through a thorough research process, including extensive interviews with litigators, arbitrators, dispute resolution specialists and their clients to identify leading litigators and firms, as w…

Leake Andersson Principal Partner Eddy Hayes has once again been selected for the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) Binational Panel Roster for the 2026–2027 term. This roster plays a critical role in resolving complex international trade disputes between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Panelists are entrusted with ensuring a fair, transparent process that supports the integrity of cross…

Congratulations to Jeffrey J. Greenbaum, Chair of the Sills Cummis Class Action Practice Group, on being selected as the recipient of the 2026 Daniel J. O’Hern Award by the New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law. This honor is bestowed upon an attorney who is a well-respected member of the legal community and exhibits integrity, competence, high ethical standards, career achievement, …

Mayer partner Scott Novak secured a significant appellate victory limiting Texas jurisdiction over a foreign company in a cross-border transportation dispute. The case arose from a bus collision in Mexico involving Texas plaintiffs and a related U.S.-based transportation company. The plaintiffs sought to bring claims in Texas against the Mexican entity based on its relationship with affiliated co…