Overtaken by Events: What Delay Quantification Can Tell Us About Causality
In the International Construction Law Review, Stuart Jones presents an innovative approach to delay analysis in construction disputes. His article, “Overtaken by Events: What Delay Quantification Can Tell Us About Causality,” introduces a forensic and mathematical framework that challenges conventional assumptions about project delay and causation.
Secretariat Announces 2025 Mid-Year Promotions
Secretariat is thrilled to celebrate the mid-year promotion of 21 individuals across 11 global offices.
Five Key Recommendations to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Latin America and the Caribbean
Cybersecurity is now a core element of legal, regulatory, and business risk management. In Latin America and the Caribbean, organizations face mounting pressure to demonstrate proactive compliance with evolving data protection laws, cybersecurity mandates, and cross-border disclosure requirements. Boards and legal departments are expected not only to prevent cyber incidents but also to prove due diligence, resilience planning, and rapid response capabilities when they occur.
Secretariat Experts Lead the Field in Lexology’s 2025 Thought Leaders – Arbitration Report
Secretariat has earned the top position in the Lexology Index Thought Leaders – Arbitration 2025 report, with the most experts listed in the rankings, and highest number of Global Elite Thought Leaders.
Keep Calm and Carry On: Future-Proofing Legal Operations When Unforeseen Disruption is the New Norm
As Singapore Convention Week continues, Secretariat is pleased to sponsor the ICC Dispute Resolution Services seminar, “Keep Calm and Carry On: Future-Proofing Legal Operations When Unforeseen Disruption is the New Norm.” The event will take place on 28 August 2025 at Clifford Chance in Singapore.
Expert Economic Testimony Plays Crucial Role in Puerto Rico Healthcare Antitrust Case
Director Jason Albert provided pivotal testimony in Roberto Vázquez-Ramos, et al. v. Triple-S Salud, et al., which examined allegations of unfair competition and monopolistic practices involving exclusive provider arrangements under Puerto Rico’s government health plan.
IBA Asia Pacific Arbitration Group Symposium
Secretariat Managing Director Chaitanya Arora will speak at the sold-out IBA Asia Pacific Arbitration Group Symposium in Singapore on 25 August, part of Singapore Convention Week.
ALDEC 2025 International Conference Panama
Managing Director Nelson Gallardo will speak at the ALDEC 2025 International Conference Panama on 22 August. His panel is entitled “Use of Technology in the Construction Industry”. Moderated by Miguel Angel Clare, the panel will also feature Gustavo Paredes, Giovani Moser, and Ana Maria Casas.
XIII Congresso Internacional IBDiC 2025
On 21 August, Director Daisy Mao will participate in the panel “Technical Evidence in Construction Arbitrations: Product, Quality and Value” during the XIII International Congress IBDiC 2025.
Navigating ECCTA: A Guide for Organizations
Ben Boorer, writing for Enterprise Times, discusses the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), which comes into force on 1st September 2025. ECCTA will reshape the UK’s compliance landscape by, amongst other things, holding organisations accountable for fraud committed by employees, agents, and subsidiaries.
Google Damages Ruling Offers Lessons for Testifying Experts
In an article for Law360, Director Adam Rhoten explores the implications and significance of the recent en banc U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decision in EcoFactor Inc. v. Google LLC, a significant ruling that marks a shift toward stricter judicial scrutiny of expert testimony in patent cases.
Achieving Organic Growth for a Legal Nonprofit
In this article for Law 360, Secretariat Managing Directors and co-founders of Law Rocks Nick Child and Ted Scott reflect on their journey of founding the nonprofit, reflecting on the biggest challenges they faced, and how they balance this endeavor with their full-time careers.