December 2025 Business Litigation Report

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Announcements:

• Kevin Chu Wins National Law Journal Rising Stars Award
• Women & Diversity in Law Awards Nominate Kate Vernon
• Quinn Emanuel Receives Legal Services Innovation Award

Lead Article:

• Section 72 of the UK Arbitration Act: Rights of Parties Who Do Not Participate at All in Arbitration Proceedings to Challenge Awards

Noted with Interest:

• Matiere SAS v. ABM Precast Solutions Ltd: A Reminder How English Courts Interpret and Enforce Express Obligations of Good Faith in Commercial Contracts

Practice Group Notes:

• Shareholder Activist Update 
• Commodities and Derivatives Litigation Update

Victories:

• Sweeping Summary Judgment Secured for OpenAI in “Open AI” Trademark Dispute