The boom in federal securities class action litigation continued in the first quarter of 2003 with 65 unique actions and 364 total cases filed. Over 100 different law firms throughout the United States filed at least one case during the period, according to the latest issue of Securities Class Action: Plaintiffs’ Counsel Watch. The report […]

Simmons & Simmons is to open an office in Doha, Qatar in September 2003. Simmons & Simmons has been active in Qatar for some time and, in particular, has built close relations with the Qatari government in recent years. In addition to work for other clients, the firm has advised on significant corporate, financial markets,

Cleary Gottlieb is representing its longtime client The Interpublic Group of Companies in the $435 million cash and stock sale of its global marketing research powerhouse, NFO WorldGroup, to Taylor Nelson Sofres. The transaction, which is subject to worldwide regulatory clearances and the approval of a special meeting of Taylor Nelson’s shareholders, was announced today

London – Jones Day Gouldens advised GenCorp Inc. in the $133 million acquisition by its Aerojet-General subsidiary of the Atlantic Research Propulsion Corp. subsidiary of Sequa Corporation. GenCorp Inc. is a technology-based manufacturer with operations in the aerospace and defense, pharmaceutical fine chemicals and automotive industries. The deal team included Amanda Long, M&A (London), Nick

Forensic accounting and dirty money will be some of the themes of the ICAEWs Litigation Support Groups Annual Conference, which takes place at The Regents Park Marriott Hotel on 20th May in London. It will be repeated on 22nd May at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Leeds. The conference will update those who work in

The music industry has taken numerous steps to avoid music sharing online. Events have taken a turn for the worst in the last couple of weeks with a number of attacks on the medium by the record industry and artists including Madonna resulting in an online attack on the singer’s official site. In one development

It was announced that Brian Henson, son of the late Jim Henson, and his four siblings have signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Jim Henson Company from EM.TV & Merchandising AG for $78 million, plus available cash of the company, which is currently $11 million. Debevoise & Plimpton represented the Henson family in this

Until very recently, the respiratory virus known as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) appears to have spread in the United States only to those who have traveled to Asia and to family members and health care workers who have come in contact with travelers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has now reported

Freehills chairman, Geoff McClellan, has announced the appointment of two new board members from outside the firm. This is the first time external members have been appointed to the Freehills. Dr Helen Nugent and John Harvey join the board following an extensive search for two suitable candidates, and bring with them experience in professional and

Online pricing blunders are causing problems for etailers. Thai Airways is the latest etailer to back track on a customer’s order following incorrect pricing on its website. Thai Airways advertised first class flights from London to Bangkok on its website for the price of the flight tax. Customers taking advantage of this incredible offer were