Insights

Law360 highlights the 2014 second quarter promotions and leadership announcements among various law firms. The Crowell & Moring attorneys mentioned include: Elieen M. Gleimer and Gerald F. Murphy, named co-chairs of the firm's Aviation Group; Bryan Brewer, named co-chair of the firm's Corporate Group; Ian A. Laird, named co-chair of the firm's International Dispute Resolution group; and Eric Edwards, named chair of the firm's Government Affairs Group.

Washington, D.C.-based International Trade Group attorneys Dan Cannistra and Josh Kallmer discuss how a government shutdown will impact U.S. trade policy, the Commerce Department, and other crucial agencies and facets involved in U.S. Trade.

Crowell & Moring International Dispute Resolution Group associate Kassi D. Tallent was featured in Global Arbitration Review for launching a trial phase of "Young-OGEMID." OGEMID, the Oil Gas Energy Mining Infrastructure and Investment Disputes Group, is a restricted internet forum for practicing international arbitrators, mediators and negotiators. Young-OGEMID is for associates only, however PhD students with a particular interest in arbitration may be eligible. Thus far, there have been over 130 registrations since the forum became active on June 16, 2008.

Crowell & Moring counsel Jane Wessel and associate Peter J. Eyre write about the United States statute 28 USC, s 1782, which allows parties engaged in international disputes to obtain documents and testimonial evidence from companies or individuals in the US.

Chair of Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Group George D. Ruttinger and counsel Joseph L. Meadows write about the opportunities to use and present expert evidence in arbitration cases vs. traditional litigation cases.

International Arbitration Group counsel Jane Wessel and associate Peter J. Eyre write about the U.S. Courts judgment to expand 28 U.S.C. § 1782. Under this statute, parties involved in non-U.S. dispute resolution proceedings can seek discovery in the U.S. in aid of those proceedings.

Crowell & Moring London office counsel Jane Wessel and D.C. associate Peter J. Eyre write about the arbitration tribunals that qualify as "tribunals" under the U.S. statutory provision 28 U.S.C. s. 1782. This provision allows those involved in non-U.S. dispute resolution proceedings to seek discovery in the United States in aid of those proceedings.

Crowell & Moring London office counsel Jane Wessel and Washington, DC office associate Peter J. Eyre write about the recent ruling in Oxus Gold PLC.

Brussels office associate Emmanuel Plasschaert co-authors an article with Chevron Phillips Legal Counsel Yves Heijmans that highlights some of the issues companies should consider before engaging in a mediation.