Clorox Spain S.L. v. Venezuela: Petition to Enforce $104M Arbitral Award
Petition to Enforce Arbitral Award in Clorox Spain S.L., of Spain v. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela at the U.S. District Court for the Diustrict of Columbia.
Fleming Intermediate Holdings LLC v. James River Group Holdings Ltd. et al: Complaint (‘Securities Fraud/JRG Re Acquisition’)
Complaint alleging securities fraud regarding the acquisition of "a Bermudian reinsurance company, JRG Reinsurance Company Ltd., from its then-parent James River Group Holdings, Ltd. in a $300 million transaction" in Fleming Intermediate Holdings LLC v. James River Group Holdings Ltd., of Bermuda, and Frank D'Orazio at the U.S. District Coiurt for the Southern District of New York.
Pharo Gaia Fund Ltd. et al v. PDVSA: Complaint (‘Notes Default’)
Complaint in Pharo Gaia Fund Ltd., Pharo Macro Fund Ltd., and Pharo Trading Fund Ltd., all of the Cayman Islands v. Petróleos de Venezuela S.A., a.k.a. PDVSA, of Venezuela, at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
JGC Holdings Corporation v. Kingdom of Spain: Petition to Enforce Arbitral Award (€23.5M)
Petition to Enforce Arbitral Award of €23.5 million in JGC Holdings Corporation, of Japan v. Kingdom of Spain at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Seamróg Fund ICAV et al v. Venezuela: Complaint (‘$344M Bonds Default’)
Complaint alleging breach of contract regarding "beneficial interests in eleven series of bonds" in Seamróg Fund ICAV, acting solely in respect of its sub-fund, Seamróg Sovereign Recovery Sub-Fund, of Ireland, and Edward Cowen, a citizen of the United Kingdom v. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Anbang Group Holdings Co. Ltd. et al v. Haibin Zhou et al: Complaint
Complaint alleging the defendants "falsified contracts, property records and legal judgments in an attempt to fraudulently claim ownership over billions of dollars in real estate owned by Plaintiffs" in Anbang Insurance Group Co., Ltd., of China; Anbang Group Holdings Co. Limited, of Hong Kong; AB Stable IX LLC, and AB Stable VIII LLC v. Haibin Zhou, described as "a serial harasser who has attempted to extract payments from other large companies through bad faith cybersquatting and trademark trolling"; Daniil A. Belitskiy, David C. Traub, Yan Zhao, Law Office of Ning Ye, World Award Foundation Inc., Amer Group LLC, An Ban Group LLC, AB Stable Group LLC, Andy Bang LLC, SHC Group LLC, and SHR Group LLC at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
SCLiquor LLC v. Equitable Holdings Inc. et al: Discovery Application (Bermuda, ‘Jay-Z Dispute’)
Application by SCLiquor LLC to take discovery from Equitable Holdings Inc., Gerber Life Insurance Company, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., Renaissance Reinsurance U.S. Inc., and SBLI USA Mutual Life Insurance Company Inc. for use in legal proceedings in Bermuda regarding "a dispute between Bacardi, one of the world’s largest spirits companies, and SCLiquor, LLC, a company majority-owned by the world-renowned musical artist and entrepreneur Shawn Carter - better known as Jay-Z", filed at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
SCLiquor LLC v. 20 Gates Management LLC: Discovery Application (Bermuda, ‘Jay-Z Dispute’)
Application by SCLiquor LLC to take discovery from 20 Gates Management LLC, a.k.a. 20 Gates Holding LLC, for use in legal proceedings in Bermuda regarding "a dispute between Bacardi, one of the world’s largest spirits companies, and SCLiquor, LLC, a company majority-owned by the world-renowned musical artist and entrepreneur Shawn Carter - better known as Jay-Z", filed at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Forensic News LLC et al v. HSBC Bank USA NA: Discovery Application (England)
Application by Forensic News LLC and Scott Stedman to take discovery from HSBC Bank USA NA "in aid of their defense of a defamation action filed in England by British-Israeli "security consultant" Walter Soriano" regarding articles about "alleged Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election", filed at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
SCLiquor LLC v. Hector Ortiz et al: Judicial Assistance (Bermuda, ‘Jay-Z Dispute’)
Application by SCLiquor LLC for leave to serve Hector Ortiz, Michael Green, Scott Roades, Mauricio Vergara, Bacardi USA, Inc., and Bacardi-Martini, Inc. with subpoenas for use in legal proceedings in Bermuda regarding "dispute between Bacardi, one of the world’s largest spirits companies, and SCLiquor, LLC, a company majority-owned by the world-renowned musical artist and entrepreneur Shawn Carter - better known as Jay-Z", filed at the U.S. District Curt fr the Southern District of Florida.
LIV Golf Inc. et al v. PGA Tour Inc.: Discovery Application (The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, DP World Tour & Keith Pelley)
Plaintiff LIV Golf Inc.'s Motion for the Issuance of Letters Rogatory "to The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, the DP World Tour, and European Tour CEO Keith Pelley" in Matt Jones, Bryson DeChambeau, Peter Uihlein, and LIV Golf Inc. v. PGA Tour Inc. at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Forensic News LLC et al v. Mark Rossini: Discovery Application (England)
Application by Forensic News LLC and Scott Stedman to take discovery from Mark Rossini, described as "a former FBI Agent" who worked for "security consultancy firm USG Security Limited", for their "defense of a defamation action filed in England by British-Israeli "security consultant" Walter Soriano" regarding "alleged Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election", filed at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
BayWa r.e. AG v. Spain: Petition to Enforce Arbitral Award (€22M)
Petition to Enforce Arbitral Award in BayWa r.e. AG, formerly BayWa r.e. Renewable Energy GmbH, of Germany v. Kingdom of Spain at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Forensic News LLC et al v. Aviram Azari: Discovery Application (England)
Application by Forensic News LLC, described as a U.S.-based company whose "mission is to deliver original long-form journalism focused on national security, espionage, corporate, and political issues", and Scott Stedman, described as "an investigative journalist", to take discovery from Aviram Azari, described as "an Israeli private intelligence veteran who worked closely with Soriano for years", for use in "a defamation action filed against them in England by British-Israeli 'security consultant' Walter Soriano" regarding "news articles about Soriano and his ties to core figures associated with alleged Russian election interference, including Vladimir Putin confidant Oleg Deripaska and other oligarchs", filed at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Monsoon Blockchain Storage Inc. v. Magic Micro Co. Ltd.: Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award ($27M)
Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award in Monsoon Blockchain Storage Inc., domiciled in Delaware, based in Nevada v. Magic Micro Co. Ltd., of South Korea, at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Relevent Sports LLC v. Charlie Stillitano: TRO Application
Application for a Temporary Restraining Order in Relevent Sports LLC, described as "the preeminent soccer events and media company in North America and Asia" v. Carmelo Stillitano, a.k.a. Charlie Stillitano, described as "Relevent’s Co-Founder and Executive Chairman through May 7, 2021", at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Relevent Sports LLC v. Charlie Stillitano: Complaint
Complaint that "arises from Stillitano’s violation of his non-solicitation and non-competition contractual obligations" in Relevent Sports LLC, described as "the preeminent soccer events and media company in North America and Asia" v. Carmelo Stillitano, a.k.a. Charlie Stillitano, described as "Relevent’s Co-Founder and Executive Chairman through May 7, 2021", at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Forensic News LLC et al v. Richard Frankel: Discovery Application (England)
Application by Forensic News LLC and Scott Stedman, described as "its journalist-founder", to take discovery from Richard Frankel "to aid their defense of a baseless defamation action brought against them before a foreign tribunal" in England, proceedings that are described as "an attack on American free speech and journalistic values brought by Walter Soriano, a British-Israeli 'security consultant' with ties to the Russian oligarchy", filed at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Yukos Capital Ltd. v. Russian Federation: Petition to Enforce $5B Arbitral Award
Petition to Enforce Arbitral Award that "arises from Russia’s illegal expropriation of Yukos Capital’s multi-billion dollar investments in Yukos Oil Company in the form of two loans made in 2003 and 2004" in Yukos Capital Limited, of the British Virgin Islands, described as "a former, indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Yukos Oil" v. The Russian Federation at the U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Virginia Foley et al v. Union de Banques Arabes et Françaises: Complaint (‘$2B Syrian Sanctions Evasion’)
Complaint to set aside "fraudulent conveyances made by Syria" totaling "more than $2 billion" in order to "evade US sanctions" in Virginia Foley, Estate of Laurence Michael Foley Sr., Megan Foley, Jeremie Foley Robenolt, Laurence Michael Foley Jr., Carolyn J. Maupin, Estate of Keith Matthew Maupin, Keith Maupin, Christina Menchaca, Estate of Kristian Menchaca, Pedro Menchaca, Maria Guadalupe Vasquez, Julio Cesar Vasquez Menchaca, Nadira Thuneibat, Estate of Lina Mansoor Thuneibat, Estate of Mansoor Al-Thuneibat, Omar Mansoor Thuneibat, Muhammad Mansoor Thuneibat, Tariq Ahmad Khorma, Estate of Samira Fayez Khorma, Tatsiana Ahmad Khorma, Zeid Ahmad Khorma, Frimet Roth, Estate of Malka Chana Roth, Pesia Roth, Rivka Roth Rappaport, Zvi Nehemia Roth, Shaya Elazar Roth, and Pinchas Moshe Roth v. Union de Banques Arabes et Françaises, of France, at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
AES Solar Energy Cooperatief UA et al v. Spain: Petition to Enforce €26.5M Arbitral Award
Petition to Enforce Arbitral Award of €26.5 million in AES Solar Energy Coöperatief U.A. and Ampere Equity Fund B.V., both of the Netherlands v. The Kingdom of Spain at the U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
GEM Yield Bahamas Ltd. v. Global Crossing Airlines Inc.: Summary Judgment Motion
Notice of Motion for Summary Judgment in Lieu of Complaint for damages of CDN$2 million in GEM Yield Bahamas Limited, of the Bahamas v. Global Crossing Airlines Inc., described as a Delaware company based in Miami, at the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York.
Hydro Energy 1 Sà rl et al v. Spain: Petition to Enforce €30M Arbitral Award
Petition to Enforce Arbitral Award of €30M in Hydro Energy 1 Sà rl, of Luxembourg, and Hydroxana Sweden AB, of Sweden v. Kingdom of Spain at the U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Titan Consortium 1 LLC v. Argentina: Petition to Confirm $320M Arbitration Award
Petition to Enforce Arbitration Award of $320 million in Titan Consortium 1 LLC, of Delaware v. The Argentine Republic at the U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd. et al v. Air India Ltd.: Complaint
Complaint "to resolve questions of actual controversy involving the relationship between India's wholly owned national airline, Air India, and India, and in particular, for a determination that Air India is the alter ego of India" in CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd., Devas Employees Mauritius Private Limited, and Telecom Devas Mauritius Limited v. Air India Ltd. at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
PT Sri Rejeki Isman Tbk et al: Chapter 15 Petition
Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of Foreign Main Proceedings in Indonesia and Singapore by Geoffrey Simms, as the Foreign Representative of PT Sri Rejeki Isman Tbk, PT Sinar Pantja Djaja, PT Bitratex Industries, PT Primayudha Mandirijaya, all of Indonesia; Golden Legacy Pte Ltd., and Golden Mountain Textile and Trading Pte Ltd., both of Singapore, filed at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
Linda Fischer v. XL Funding Inc. et al: Discovery Application
Ex Parte Application by Linda Fischer, a citizen of Germany residing in the United Kingdom, to take discovery from the Estate of Michael D. Fischer, Svetlana Astafurova, XL Funding, Inc., and Blackstone Equities, LLC for use in legal proceedings in the British Virgin Islands involving allegations of fraud against her brother, Michael Fischer, filed at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Linda Fischer v. Jeffrey Slavet et al: Discovery Application
Ex Parte Application by Linda Fischer, a citizen of Germany residing in the United Kingdom, to take discovery from Jeffrey Slavet, Lombardy 711 Inc., and 111 East 56th Street Inc. for use in legal proceedings in the British Virgin Islands involving allegations of fraud against her brother, Michael Fischer, filed at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Turchrome Krom Madencili Sanayi Ve Dis Ticaret Ltd. v. Mustafa Cevik: Complaint
Complaint for Foreclosure regarding an attempt to recover assets to satisfy a judgment for $484 million in Turchrome Krom Madencili Sanayi Ve Dis Ticaret Limited, of Turkey v. Mustafa Çevik, described as "a Turkish national", at the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Ymagis SA: Chapter 15 Petition
Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in France by Jean Mizrahi, as the Foreign Representative of Ymagis SA, described as "a French-based company engaged in the digital cinema sector, specializing in digital technologies for the film and audiovisual industry", at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
Enjoy SA: Chapter 15 Petition
Chapter 15 Petition Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in Chile by Rodrigo Larrain and Esteban Rigo-Righi, as the Foreign Representatives of Enjoy SA, described as "the parent of a holding company engaged in entertainment, restaurants, hotels, and gaming casinos", at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
DIGOIL v. DR Congo: Petition to Confirm Arbitral Award
Petition to Confirm Arbitral Award of $619 million in DIGOIL, formerly known as Divine Inspiration Group, described as "a South African-controlled exploration company headquartered in South Africa" v. Democratic Republic of Congo at the U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
RREEF Infrastructure (GP) Ltd. et al v. Spain: Petition to Enforce Arbitral Award
Petition to Enforce Arbitral Award in the amount of €59.6 million in RREEF Infrastructure (G.P.) Limited, of Jersey, in the Channel Islands, and RREEF Pan-European Infrastructure Two Lux SARL, of Luxembourg v. Kingdom of Spain at the U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
EuropaCorp Films USA, Inc.: Chapter 15 Petition
Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in France by Kevin Tatum McDonald, as the Foreign Representative of EuropaCorp Films USA Inc., at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
PT Delta Merlin Dunia Tekstil et al: Chapter 15 Petition
Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in Indonesia by Geoffrey David Simms, as the Foreign Representative of PT Delta Merlin Dunia Tekstil, PT Delta Dunia Tekstil, PT Delta Merlin Sandang Tekstil, PT Delta Dunia Sandang Tekstil, PT Dunia Setia Sandang Asli Tekstil, PT Perusahaan Dagang dan Perindustrian Damai, and "Mr. Sumitro", at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
Tethyan Copper Company Pty Ltd. v. Pakistan: Petition to Enforce Arbitral Award
Petition to Enforce Arbitral Award of $4 billion in Tethyan Copper Company Pty Limited, of Australia v. Islamic Republic of Pakistan at the U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
EuropaCorp SA et al: Chapter 15 Petition
Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in France by Kevin Tatum McDonald, as the Foreign Representative of EuropaCorp SA, Blue Advertainment SAS, Digital Factory SAS, EuropaCorp Distribution SAS, Orchestra SAS, T5 Production SAS, EuropaCorp Home Entertainment SAS, EuropaCorp Television SAS, Valerian SAS, and Valerian Holding SAS, at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
Pharo Gaia Fund Ltd. et al v. Venezuela: Complaint
Complaint in Pharo Gaia Fund Ltd. and Pharo Macro Fund Ltd., both domiciled in the Cayman Islands, v. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela at the Supreme Court of the State of New York.