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The “Privilege” Defense in a Defamation Case
Introduction Before filing any civil lawsuit, it is important to consider the possible defenses your opponent may raise. This is particularly important is cases involving defamation, a civil claim that arises from the negligent, intentional or reckless publication of a false and “defamatory” statement which results in damage to the subject. There are a wealth…
Commercial Litigation in OhioAndrew Stebbins
bronze Andrew is a bronze memberPartner at Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC
Nationwide CTA Injunction Back in Effect Pending
Fifth Circuit On Dec. 26, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals effectively reinstated the nationwide preliminary injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act. After the Fifth Circuit’s emergency “motions panel” lifted the injunction on Dec. 23, a different group of judges charged with making a decision on the substantive appeal – the “merits panel” – reversed…
Commercial Litigation in MichiganDavid W. Centner
bronze David is a bronze memberMember at Clark Hill PLC
Rook Consultants joins IR Global as member in Tanzania
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce that Jiduma Luhende joins IR Global as our exclusive Tax (Accountants) member in Tanzania. Jiduma has over 17 years’ professional experience, providing accounting and taxation services to clients in different sectors in Tanzania. Jiduma has initially worked for Deloitte & Touche East Africa, particularly in…
John Zeljkovich of Robert Fleming Lawyers joins IR Global as a Rising Star in Canada – West
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce John Zeljkovich as Robert Fleming Lawyers Rising Star. John is a litigator who has experience with complex commercial matters, jurisdictional disputes, creditor’s remedies, fraud litigation, professional negligence claims, employment and shareholder’s oppression claims. If you have a requirement in this area, please…
Rising Star in Canada – WestJohn Zeljkovich
Rising Star John is a Rising StarLitigator at Robert Fleming Lawyers
HANNURI joins IR Global as a member in South Korea
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Jin Ho Bae as our exclusive Company Formations member in South Korea. If you have a requirement in this area, please contact Jin directly or the IR Global head office for an introduction [email protected]
Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm joins IR Global as a member in Qatar
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Essa Mohammed Al Sulaiti as our exclusive Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law member in Qatar. Mr. Essa Mohammad Al Sulaiti is a Qatari Cassation Attorney admitted by Qatar Lawyers Admission Committee. An active Board Member of Qatar Lawyers Association (QLA) as well as a Board Member…
Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law in QatarEssa Mohammed Al Sulaiti
Founder & Chairman at ESSA AL SULAITI LAW FIRM
Sanli Pastore & Hill joins IR Global as a member in US-Illinois
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Thomas Pastore as our exclusive Business & Asset Valuations member in Illinois Tom Pastore is Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Chicago of SanliPastore & Hill, Inc., (“SP&H”). If you have a requirement in this area, please contact Thomas directly or the…
Business & Asset Valuations in IllinoisThomas Pastore, ASA, CFA, MBA
CEO, Founder & Managing Director, Chicago at Sanli Pastore & Hill
Fortif Law Partners joins IR Global as a member in US-Alabama
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Charles Prueter as our exclusive Commercial Litigation member in Alabama. Charles grew up in Northeast Ohio, started his legal career as a judicial law clerk in Houston, Texas, and has been in Birmingham since 2014. For most of his time in private…
The “Privilege” Defense in a Defamation Case
Introduction Before filing any civil lawsuit, it is important to consider the possible defenses your opponent may raise. This is particularly important is cases involving defamation, a civil claim that arises from the negligent, intentional or reckless publication of a false and “defamatory” statement which results in damage to the subject. There are a wealth…
- Commercial Litigation in Ohio
Andrew Stebbins
bronze Andrew is a bronze memberPartner at Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC
Lee & Ko Aims to Open a Breakthrough with “Global & AI”, Recording the Highest Performance amid Recession
On January 2, 2025, Edaily reported an interview with Sang-Gon Kim, Lee & Ko’s managing partner. In his interview, Mr. Kim stated that Lee & Ko ”achieved meaningful results in the recession through ‘homogenization’ of the firm’s entire expertise, such as advice and litigation” and that it aims to “become an open law firm that…
Challenges and Criticisms of Project Finance
Common Criticisms 1. Lack of Transparency and Accountability: Some critics argue that project finance can sometimes create a lack of transparency, particularly in the way projects are selected and executed. This opacity can lead to suspicions of corruption or favoritism, especially in public-private partnerships. 2. Environmental and Social Impacts: Project finance’s environmental and social impacts…
Mergers & Acquisitions in ItalyFulvio Graziotto
bronze Fulvio is a bronze memberAttorney-at-law/Lawyer at Graziotto Legal – International Law Firm
Jimmy Carter was a great man who should be emulated
In January of 2000, I wrote to President Jimmy Carter to ask if he would mediate the Elian Gonzalez case. In case you were too young or just do not remember, Elian Gonzalez was a young boy from Cuba who was in the middle of an international custody dispute. His parents were divorced and in…
Family Law in IllinoisJeffery M Leving
bronze Jeffery M is a bronze memberPresident at Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd.
