Episodes

Friday Jul 09, 2021
Disputes Digest #38 - July 9, 2021
Friday Jul 09, 2021
Friday Jul 09, 2021
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News:
- Venezuela and Manifest Disregard for the Law, Here
- 2020 LCIA Workreport, Here
- English Court matter, Here
- Third Party Arbitration Clauses, Here
Opportunities:
- Law firm Steptoe & Johnson LLP is seeking an International Arbitration Associate for its New York City offices, Here;
- Next, global law firm Withers Worldwide seeks a Litigation & Arbitration Associate with 3 and 4 years experience for its London, England offices, Here;
- And then staying in London, law firm Denton seeks an Associate for its international arbitration team in London with 2 to 4 years of experience, Here;
- Then research group Berkeley Research Group is seeking a Senior Managing Economist with international arbitration experience and 7+ years of experience, Here; and
- Finally for this week, National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Associate to join its Singapore offices, Here.
Events:
- AI & Rule of Law Event, Here
- NYSBA, Here
- Asian-American Bar Associate, Here
- Beyond the Covid-19 World, Here
- Construction Arbitration Event, Here
None of the views shared today or any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind. No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point. All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer. All rights reserved.

Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Leonid Shmatenko, Peter & Kim
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Video Games used to be a niche interest for computer enthusiast who were lucky enough to have rare access to a university computer lab. Decades later they are as complex and dynamic as they are ubiquitous! They are so popular that entire industries have sprung up around them, one of the most interesting ones is the world of E-Sports, and in particular, E-Sports Law!
This week’s guest Leonid Shmatenko has been one of the early adopters in this space and has become a thought leader on the topic. We talk this week about how got involved with E-sports, where he thinks the field is going, and how the average lawyer can get involved and have a tangible impact.
So, Player One, get ready, and enjoy our conversation!
TIME STAMPS:
Opening Notes – :30
Interview Starts – 2:27
Personal Interest – 40:50
Closing Notes – 55:50
BOOKS: Dictatorland: The Men Who Stole Africa: Kenyon, Paul
MEDIA: RingFit by Nintendo
MUSIC: Metallica
International E-Sports Federation (IESF) Website
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Friday Jul 02, 2021
Disputes Digest #37 - July 2, 2021
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Friday Jul 02, 2021
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News:
- SIAC Arbitration Data, Here
- DirectTV Arbitration Case, Here
- “Manifest Disregard of the Law”, Here
- Egyptian Amendments, Here
- Singapore TPF, Here
Opportunities:
- Then, lots of opportunities for the week: First, Withers Worldwide is seeking to associates, one for Junior Litigation in San Franscisco and one for New York City, Here
- Also in New York, global law firm Steptoe & Johnson LLP is seeking an International Arbitration Associate to join its team, Here
- Then logistics company, XPO Logistics, seeks a Director, Labor and Employment counsel to join its Charlotte, North Carolina offices, Here
- Finally, the law firm, "Fred Frank" seeks a Business Development Manager to join its Litigation team based in New York.
- Monogram Contest. Submissions are due by August 1, 2021, Here
**No Events this week due to special event with Jus Mundi and London VYAP**
None of the views shared today or any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind. No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point. All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer. All rights reserved.

Thursday Jul 01, 2021
Annette Magnusson, Climate Change Counsel
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
In a week where locations best known for their colder temperatures are seeing record setting spikes in temperature, the importance of addressing Climate Change could not be more pivotal. While oceans rise, infrastructure buckles and human health is affected it is incumbent among those in the corporate and legal industries to do our part to address this looming crisis. That’s where this week’s guest comes in.
Annette Magnusson is one of the Co-Founders over at Climate Change Counsel, a consulting firm dedicated to the fundamentals of sustainability and preservation of the environment, particularly, in the legal space. We talk about this new initiative, Annette’s time as Secretary General at the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce and much more.
So, turn off any unnecessary electronics, recycle something and enjoy the show!
Time Stamps:
Opening Notes - :32
Interview Begins – 2:20
Personal Interest – 48:50
Closing Notes – 1:00:05
BOOK: A Promised Land, Barack Obama
MUSIC: Homecoming (Beyonce), Marianne Faithful

Thursday Jun 24, 2021
ToT TagTime with Mandy & Kabir
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Way back in Season 1, one of our most popular episodes was our conversation with Amanda (aka “Mandy”) Lee a lawyer and arbitrator based in London. In the years since, Mandy has become a familiar face around the digital studio and so we were glad to welcome her back for this week’s tag-teamed episode featuring her Tag Time co-host Kabir Duggal, another friend of the show! The two talked about their current projects, their show and what comes next. Enjoy the show!
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Time Stamps:
Opening Notes - :32
Mandy Lee Interview – 2:35
Kabir Duggal Interview – 15:35
TagTime Segment – 50:20
Closing Notes – 1:14:10
Points of Interest:
Books: The Real John Adams
TV/Shows: High on the Hog
None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind. No compensation was provided to any person or party for their appearance on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point. All interviewees appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer. All rights reserved.

Friday Jun 18, 2021
Disputes Digest #36 - June 18, 2021
Friday Jun 18, 2021
Friday Jun 18, 2021
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News:
- Intra-EU BITs, Here
- Mauritius Arbitration Enforcement, Here
- UAE Arbitration Agreement, Here
- Born Article, Here.
- Swiss Arbitration Centre, Here
Opportunities:
- First, lets talk opportunities as CMS, UK is seeking an "International Arbitration Associate" to join its London based offices, Here;
- Next, the Singapore International Arbitration Center, SIAC is seeking an "Associate Counsel" to join its Singapore based offices, Here;
- Next, law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP is seeking a "LItigation Associate" to join its Commodities team based in London, Here;
- Next Oil & Gas and Energy Company is seeking a "Legal Counsel" to join its competition team based in Dusseldorf, Germany, Here.
- Finally for the week, London Court of International Arbitration is hiring two positions, one for “Senior Counsel” and “Counsel” to be based in London, Here
Events/Webinars:
- ICC YAF; Here
- US Chamber of Commerce Event; Here
- EY & Arbitral Women Event; Here
- ICC YAF: Raising Your Profile; Here
None of the views shared today or any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind. No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point. All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer. All rights reserved.

Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Sneha Ashtikar, Jus Mundi
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
While being effective communicators and advocates is in the job description for any successful lawyer, too often lawyers overlook a fundamental skill that is key building their own brand, and/or their firm’s. Marketing—
Sneha Ashtikar is one lawyer who has figured out how to fluently speak the languages of the lawyer, and the marketeer. She is the Head of Marketing at international law and disputes research company, Jus Mundi and she is also this week’s guest! She shares a number of insights on how to find your voice online.
Grab a notepad and enjoy the episode!
Opening Notes - :30
Interview Begins At: 2:57
Personal Interest: 42:22
Closing Notes: 55:37
SHOWS: Mad Men
MUSIC: Classic Jay-Z & Cercle
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Friday Jun 11, 2021
Disputes Digest #35 - June 11, 2021
Friday Jun 11, 2021
Friday Jun 11, 2021
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News:
- Climate Change Finance, Here
- Compulsory Arbitration, Here
- New NFL Arbitrator, Here
- BIICL Investment Treaty Forum Report, Here
- Brazil joins the Singapore Convention, Here
Opportunities:
- Arent Fox seeks an "International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Associate" for its Washington DC offices with two to four years, Here
- Jus Mundi is seeking a "General Counsel" for its Paris based office with 6+ years experience – They are also seeking for other roles so take a look if you’re in the market, Here
- Shutts & Bowen LLP is seeking an "International Arbitration & Litigation Associate" with 2 to 5 years of experience for its Miami offices, Here
- Loyens & Loeff is seeking an "Associate" to join its "Litigation & Arbitration" team based in Brussels and with 4 to 7 years experience, Here
- DLA Piper, is seeking an Associate for its London based offices with 3 to 5 years experience, Here
Events/Webinars:

Friday Jun 04, 2021
Disputes Digest #34 - June 4, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
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News:
- Passing of James Crawford, Here
- Singapore-Indonesia BIT, Here
- Amazon Arbitration Shift, Here
- Presumptive Arbitration, Here.
- LCIA and LexisNexis Team Up, Here
Opportunities:
- US-based private equity and advisory firm, Delta Capital Partner Management is seeking a "Litigation Due Diligence Manager" to join its Chicago based office. Here.
- Then Burlingtons Legal, LLP is seeking a Commercial Litigator with 3-6 Years experience to join its London based offices. Here.
- From there, multi-national firm, Stephenson Harwood LLP is seeking a Marine and Intl. Trade Associate for its Seoul, S. Korea office. Here.
- Global technology company, Blackberry, is seeking a Vice President & Deputy General Counsel for Litigation, Internal Audit, Regulatory and Privacy to be based in one of several locations across the Untied States. Here.
- Finally, the National University of Singapore is recruiting a Research Position for its Investment and Policy Programme. The position is available on the University website, and we'll include a link to it in the show notes. Here.
Events/Webinars:
None of the views shared today or any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind. No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point. All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer. All rights reserved.

Friday May 28, 2021
Disputes Digest #33 - May 28, 2021
Friday May 28, 2021
Friday May 28, 2021
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News:
- Shell Case:
- i) Statement from Milieudefensie, Here.
- ii) Shell’s Response, Here.
- Czech Republic Rulings, Here
- LCIA Caseload Report, Here
- ICSID Case, Here
- CIETAC Award in the US, Here
Opportunities:
- TDM Call for Papers on Climate Change, Here.
- Herbert Smith Freehills is seeking a Legal Review Attorney to join its Disputes team in New York. Here.
- Mischon de Reya LLP seeks an Associate to join its Fraud Litigation team based in London. Here.
- Wilmer Hale is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate and Senior Associate to join its Palo Alto, CA offices. Here.
- Loyens & Loeff seeks a Litigation and Arbitration Associate to join its Brussels based offices. Here.
Events/Webinars:
- ICC YAF Event, Here.
- 5th Annual Africa Arbitration Event, Here
- FIAA Event, Here.
- Special Economic Zones Event, Here
None of the views shared today or any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind. No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point. All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer. All rights reserved.