In This Issue:

Firm News:

Maria Ginzburg Joins Quinn Emanuel’s New York Office

Quinn Emanuel Selected as One of Law360’s Insurance Groups of the Year

Main Article:

Converium Decision by Dutch Court Promotes European Venue for Binding Settlement of Mass Claims

Practice Area Notes:

Patent Litigation Update

Securities Litigation Update

Japanese Litigation Update

Entertainment Litigation Update

Victories:

Quinn Emanuel Wins Summary Judgment for Surety

Quinn Emanuel Wins Trial in Case Alleging that Malicious Conduct Contributed to Woman’s Death

Quinn Emanuel Clears the Path for FairPoint Communications to Emerge from Chapter 11

Noted With Interest:

Mostly Good News for Defendants in ERISA Stock-Drop Cases

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