Bloomberg Law
Aug. 15, 2016, 3:41 PM UTC

What Do Chevron, Apple, and Chris Christie Have in Common?

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By Paul Barrett, Bloomberg News

On Aug. 8, the law firm Gibson Dunn & Crutcher enjoyed its latest jolt of good news. A federal appeals court ruled in favor of its client Chevron Corp. in a multibillion-dollar case over oil pollution in Ecuador. It was arguably the most definitive ruling in a 23-year-old battle over environmental liability.

The case is only one victory among many for 1,200-attorney Gibson Dunn, which has its roots in Los Angeles and 19 offices around the U.S. and the world. “We’re on a good run,” says Randy Mastro, a co-chairman of Gibson Dunn’s muscular litigation department and the firm’s lead lawyer representing Chevron in the ...

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