Aspects of Civil Litigation in India
John is joined by Darius J. Khambata, SC, a barrister in the Mumbai office of One Essex Court. They discuss the civil justice system in India, including the absence of a standing requirement to bring public interest litigation, the burden on the judiciary of handling millions of cases, and the emphasis on oral argument rather […]
Extraordinary AI Technology Predicts Outcome of Motions with 85% Accuracy
John is joined by Dan Rabinowitz, founder and CEO of Pre/Dicta Litigation Prediction Software. They discuss how, given only a case number, Pre/Dicta uses data points, already in its database, such as the gender, location, political affiliation, ethnicity, education, and the work experience of judges, parties, and lawyers to accurately predict the outcome of motions […]
Quinn Emanuel’s Triumph Over the Largest Manufacturer of Ghost Guns
John is joined by Robert M. (“Bobby”) Schwartz, a partner in Quinn Emanuel’s Los Angeles office and Andrew Brayton, an associate in that office. They discuss how Bobby and Andrew won a settlement on behalf of the State of California against Polymer 80, the largest manufacturer and distributor of ghost guns, in which Polymer agreed […]
How Asset Managers can Minimize Risk with the SEC
John is joined by C. Dabney O’Riordan, partner in Quinn Emanuel’s Los Angeles and DC offices and longest-serving leader of the SEC’s Asset Management Unit, who left the agency last year. They discuss the actions an asset manager can take if it identifies a potential issue to minimize its risk of an SEC investigation or […]
Forever Chemicals—Forever Litigation?
John is joined by Chelsea Murtha, the Director of Sustainability at the American Apparel & Footwear Association; Jessica K. Ferrell, a partner at Marten Law LLP; and Joseph Paunovich, a partner in Quinn Emanuel’s Los Angeles and Salt Lake City offices. They discuss the legal challenges surrounding PFOS chemicals, also known as forever chemicals, including […]
€1.5 Billion Judgment Against Argentina in London Commercial Court
John is joined by Aidan O’Rourke, a partner in Quinn Emanuel’s London Office. John and Aidan discuss how, after a five week in London Commercial Court, Aidan won a €1.5 billion judgment against Argentina on behalf of a large group of holders of sovereign bonds. They discuss the background of the case, the trial itself […]