March 1, 2021
Secretariat Associate Director Gigi D’Souza investigates the impact of government action on foreign direct investments in the mining sector in an article for Mealey’s International Arbitration Report. Joining King & Spalding’s Harry Burnett, Enrique Molina and Joshua Wan as co-authors, the commentary examines economic markets’ reactions to restrictive government measures, the reasons underlying them, and subsequent steps investors might take in valuing investments following such measures.
As organizations face increasingly complex environmental challenges involving PFAS, microplastics, water quality, and product liability, Dr. Rackl brings more than two decades of experience helping clients investigate these issues, identify root causes, and navigate evolving regulatory requirements.
The New eDiscovery: Defensibility in an AI-Driven, Chat-First World
eDiscovery is entering a new era, where AI-powered review and chat-based communications are challenging assumptions about data completeness and requiring organisations to focus on governance, explainability, and defensible decision-making.
E‑Bike Batteries and Risk Issues
The continued growth of e‑bike adoption has been accompanied by risks related to lithium‑ion batteries, including fires and explosions. Recent developments in incident data, standards, and litigation trends suggest several important considerations for manufacturers, distributors, insurers, and counsel.