Dentons advises Piraeus on two financings totaling €106 million for METLEN Energy & Metals’ photovoltaic projects in Romania

Symposium, AI and Legal Education and Legal Profession, 31 Int'l J. Legal Prof. 293-363 (2024): Amanda Head (Macquarie University) & Sonya Willis (Macquarie University; Google Scholar), Assessing Law Students in a GenAI World to Create Knowledgeable Future Lawyers, 31 Int'l J. Legal Prof. 293 (2024) Fife Ogunde (Government of Saskatchewan),...

Brian Murray, Seton Hall Law School, is publishing Liberalism, the Founding, and American Criminal Justice in volume 101 of the Notre Dame Law Review (2025-2026). Here is the abstract. In the past decade, two groups have taken aim at the American political and legal experiment: critics of modern liberalism and contemporary criminal justice reformers. Liberal critics point to the corrosive effect of liberal ideas on governmental, legal, social, and private institutions. Criminal justice critics lament systemic racism and classism, power imbalances, over-criminalization, and mass incarceration. Broadly, both groups argue the American political and legal experiment was destined to fail, and has failed, given its ideological roots. This Article puts both into conversation and makes two arguments. First, it explores whether criticism of the liberal paradigm offers another explanatory horizon for the ills of American criminal justice. Second, it suggests there is strong evidence…

The following is an interview with intern Keyana Holton, serving in the Public Services Division under the Chief of the Public Services Division, Beth Osborne, at the Law Library of Congress.  Describe your background. I was born and raised in Alief, a community in southwest Houston, Texas. Recognized for its cultural diversity, it is a place I am proud to represent, as it has profoundly shaped my life. As a low-income, first-generation student, education has always been a vehicle for opportunity in my life. My desire to learn and contribute to my community has led me to many amazing opportunities, including the chance to spend my summer here at the Library of Congress. What is your academic/professional history? I currently attend Spelman College, a historically Black, all-women’s college located in Atlanta, Georgia. There, I am a rising senior majoring in English with a focus on pre-law. One of the most exciting opportunities I have had was participating in…

In the quiet moments that follow a motorcycle accident, the questions can feel overwhelming. Your body is focused on healing from an injury you never expected, but your mind is likely replaying the moments leading up to it, searching for answers. On top of the physical pain and the uncertainty about what comes next, one question often lands with the heaviest weight: What did I do wrong? When you’re the only one involved in a crash, it’s a natural, human instinct to turn the blame inward. You might be second-guessing every decision you made on the road that day. This feeling of self-blame is powerful, and unfortunately, it’s an instinct that insurance companies often rely on. But before you accept that heavy burden, we want you to pause and consider a different possibility. What if it wasn’t your fault? The truth is, many single-vehicle motorcycle accidents are not the rider’s fault at all. As a motorcyclist, you are uniquely exposed to dangers…

Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the past 24 hours. Here’s today’s news: ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR — INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE France will recognize Palestine as a state, French President Emmanuel Macron announced yesterday. In a social media post, Macron said that he would formalize the decision at the U.N. General Assembly in September and that “the urgent thing today is that the war in Gaza stops and the civilian population is saved.” Separately, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that he would hold an emergency call with France and Germany over the situation in Gaza. Angela Charlton reports for AP News; Reuters reports. Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today urged Israel to “immediately” meet its international law obligations by allowing food into Gaza, adding that the situation in the territory has “gone beyond the…

Every employee would feel safe, appreciated, and protected at work in an ideal world.  Actually, though, compensation for work injury occurs daily—leaving workers physically injured, emotionally burdened, and unsure about their financial future.  You have rights whether your construction accident injuries were minor, your desk job caused repeated strain injuries, or you slid on a damp floor in a breakroom.  Although California’s workers’ compensation system exists to help you, knowing how it operates—and how to safeguard yourself—can make all the difference. Know Your Rights: 5 Key Things About Compensation For Work Injury One of the most common misunderstandings among employees is that they cannot claim compensation if the harm resulted from some degree of their negligence.  This is not accurate at all.  The “no-fault” compensation for work injury in California guarantees benefits…

Tomer Stein (The University of Alabama School of Law) has posted Rights Architecture For Legal Organizations on SSRN. Here is the abstract: Corporate law cannot provide coherent answers to its most basic questions. Courts struggle to explain what rights shareholders possess, what duties directors owe, and whose authority controls when shareholders and management disagree. When directors routinely refuse shareholder demands in operational decisions or governance disputes, legal theory and doctrine offer confused metaphors about “ownership” and “control” rather than analytical precision about rights and duties. This doctrinal crisis reflects a deeper theoretical failure. Legal relations involving multiple parties within organizational structures operate beyond the analytical boundaries that our existing individual-focused rights theory has established. From corporate governance disputes to partnership conflicts, from international organizations to…

Nachman N. Gutowski (UNLV; Google Scholar), Disclosing the Machine: Trends, Policies, and Considerations of Artificial Intelligence Use in Law Review Authorship, 2 Jacksonville U. L. Rev. __ (2025): The expanding role of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal research, writing, and scholarly creation pushes us to consider the need to challenge...

Subscription and flat fee legal services have endless potential for modern law practice, and with legal tech by your side, you can scale with this fresh billing model. Dennis and Tom talk with Kimberly Bennett of Fidu about her experience developing subscription legal services and her current perspectives on the state of legal tech in the profession. They discuss Kimberly’s career path, how Fidu got its start, and her thoughts on the transformative potential of AI in legal practice.  As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends. Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions. Kimberly is Co-Founder and CEO of Fidu, a client experience platform to help you sell, deliver, and scale your flat-fee & subscription legal services. Show Notes: Being is the New Doing by  Radiah Rhodes…

Global law firm Dentons has advised Click JSC, a leading fintech company in Uzbekistan, on its landmark strategic partnership with Kazakhstan’s JSC Halyk Bank. Under the terms of the deal, Halyk is acquiring 49% of shares in Click, valued at US$176.4 million, while simultaneously selling 49% of shares in its Uzbek subsidiary, Tenge Bank JSCB, to Click's shareholders for US$60.76 million. The completion of these transactions is subject to regulatory approvals in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Financial Institutions, FinTech, Central Asia, Europe, Tashkent, Kazakhstan, Almaty, Astana

Dentons Rodyk has once again secured top rankings in the latest edition of the Chambers High Net Worth Guide, reaffirming our commitment to excellence in private wealth management. Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation in Singapore, Family Office and High Net Worth in Singapore, ASEAN, Asia Pacific, Singapore

Global law firm Dentons has advised Alpha Bank A.E. on a €59 million project financing for the development of a photovoltaic power plant located in Teleorman county, Romania, with an approximate capacity of 80 MW, developed by METLEN Energy & Metals A.E. Banking and Finance, Finance, Energy Practice, Renewables

["For good reason, the Constitution vests the 'judicial Power' in 'one supreme Court,' to which all others are 'inferior Courts.'"] On a regular basis, district court judges accuse the Trump Administration of flouting the law, and ignoring their orders. The Washington Post counted the up! Yet, at the same time, district court judges are flouting Supreme Court precedent. Just yesterday, in Boyle (not Moyle), the Supreme Court reversed a district court for not following Wilcox, which "squarely controlled." Now, the Solicitor General has filed yet another emergency application. Here, a federal judge in Massachusetts ordered the government to pay out certain DEI grants. Under the Supreme Court's decision in Department of Education v. California, these disputes belong in the Court of Federal Claims. But lower federal courts disagreed. The Solicitor General used especially sharp language to describe this lower-court…

A serious two-vehicle accident occurred this morning at East Belmont Avenue and North Peach Avenue in Fresno, resulting in significant vehicle damage and traffic delays throughout the area. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded at approximately 8:15 a.m. to manage the incident and direct traffic around the crash site. Details of the Fresno Traffic Accident The collision involved two vehicles: a white Dodge Durango pickup truck and a Honda Civic. According to initial reports, the Honda Civic sustained major front-end damage in the crash, indicating the severity of the impact between the two vehicles. Emergency responders arrived quickly at the East Belmont Avenue and North Peach Avenue intersection to assess the situation and provide necessary assistance. The extent of any injuries has not yet been reported, but the significant damage to at least one vehicle suggests this was a substantial collision. Current Traffic Impact and Road Conditions The accident has created…

In a legal malpractice case, the plaintiff must (almost always) present the testimony of a legal malpractice expert to opine on the standard of care. Experts can be expensive, but requiring an expert forces the plaintiff to hire one anyway. Without an expert on the standard of care, the case will be dismissed. In Vose v. Tang and Maravelis, PC, D. Rhode Island, the plaintiff argued that the jurors could rely on their common knowledge as a substitute for expert testimony. The court disagreed and dismissed the case. To Mr. Vose’s first point, jurors could not merely rely on their common knowledge to determine whether Defendants committed malpractice. For example, Mr. Vose does not allege that Defendants failed to file a suit within the appropriate statute of limitations period or failed to inform him of a settlement offer—situations where negligence would be “clear and palpable.” Cronan, 972 A.2d at 173 (citations omitted). Rather, Mr. Vose’s…

A major injury crash involving a Dodge Ram pickup truck and a Caltrans maintenance vehicle created significant traffic disruptions and severe injuries on Interstate 80 in Fairfield on Wednesday morning, July 23, 2025. Details of the Fairfield I-80 Collision The crash occurred at approximately 8:15 a.m. on westbound Interstate 80 near the Travis Boulevard off-ramp in Fairfield. According to California Highway Patrol reports, the collision prompted an immediate emergency response and the temporary closure of the Travis Boulevard off-ramp to facilitate rescue operations and traffic control. Emergency responders, including CHP officers, paramedics, and fire personnel, arrived on scene shortly after receiving reports of the collision. Initial assessments quickly revealed the serious nature of the incident, leading authorities to classify it as a major injury crash requiring extensive emergency medical response. Extent of Injuries Sustained The collision resulted in severe injuries…

“Elena Kagan knocks SCOTUS use of ‘shadow docket’ at California judicial conference”: Bob Egelko of The San Francisco Chronicle has this report. Abbie VanSickle of The New York Times reports that “Justice Kagan Urges Supreme Court to Explain Itself in Emergency Decisions; In remarks before judges and lawyers in California, the justice said she believed the court had a responsibility to share its reasoning.” Justin Jouvenal of The Washington Post reports that “Supreme Court Justice Kagan says independence of judges is under threat; She decried threats to judges, vitriolic reactions to rulings and the defiance of court orders.” Maureen Groppe of USA Today has an article headlined “Why is the Supreme Court siding with Trump? Elena Kagan says the majority should explain; As President Trump and others file more emergency appeals to the Supreme Court, Kagan said her colleagues need to say why they’re ruling for one side or…

Refugees International on Wednesday called for urgent donor support and policy coordination as Kenya moves to implement major reforms to its refugee system amid sharp foreign aid cuts and ongoing legal and administrative challenges. The group’s latest report warns that Kenya’s integration efforts, anchored in the 2021 Refugee Act and reinforced by the March 2025 Shirika Plan, are at risk of faltering just as implementation begins. The plan aims to phase out the traditional refugee camp model in favor of long-term inclusion through access to national services, legal employment, and freedom of movement. However, those reforms now face a shrinking aid environment. The United States, formerly Kenya’s largest humanitarian donor, has drastically reduced funding. As a result, food assistance for nearly 800,000 refugees has already been slashed by 40 percent. Education programs have been suspended, health systems are strained, and refugee-led protests have erupted in…