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ICC to Launch Case Management Office in Shanghai

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:53:14 EST

Earlier this year, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre opened a representative office in Beijing, having established one in Shanghai 10 years ago.

FIFA World Cup 2026 GC on Managing Risk, Building Trust and Making Decisions Under Pressure

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:49:10 EST

Curtis Franks, who joined FIFA in 2023 as general counsel of the FIFA World Cup 2026, was the keynote speaker Monday at General Counsel Conference East where he spoke about the legal challenges surrounding the 2026 tournament.

Five Sports Industry Developments for Every General Counsel Managing International Talent to Watch

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:31:59 EST

Organizations managing international talent face increasing immigration challenges, including nationality-based restrictions, consular delays, and shortened visa validity, requiring proactive planning for workforce and roster management. Additionally, colleges face unresolved compliance risks as NIL compensation and revenue sharing may constitute unauthorized employment for F-1 student-athletes.

Singapore's Rena Lee Elected to International Court of Justice in Historic First

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:46:22 EST

The international law veteran, who led negotiations for the landmark UN High Seas Treaty, secured 151 votes in the General Assembly and will serve a nine-year term beginning in February 2027.

Law Firm Data Is Valuable. Now It Might Come With a Price Tag

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:59:59 EST

At least two AI-native law firms have put in bids for Weil Gotshal & Manges' data, raising the question of whether internal law firm data qualifies as an asset and if it can be sold to an outside buyer.

UK-Based Kennedys Opens in Dallas, Combines With Local Aviation Boutique

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:14:10 EST

Kennedys, a U.K. law firm, sought to add the aviation practice to its U.S. operations, leading to the combination with trial boutique Cunningham Swaim.

US Appeals Court Backs Venezuela Energy Co. Bonds Worth Billions, Over Venezuela's Protests

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:10:50 EST

Venezuela had intervened in the case to argue that the National Assembly had never approved of the bonds, which are backed by a controlling interest in Citgo. The Second Circuit found legislative approval wasn't required.

Gibson Dunn Poaches Freshfields' Asia Arbitration and Singapore Head in Latest Singapore Coup

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:59:59 EST

The heavyweight disputes lawyer is the third Freshfields partner to join Gibson Dunn in less than a year, as the U.K. firm suffers its seventh partner departure to U.S. rivals across Asia.