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12 Secretariat Experts Recognized in Lexology’s 2025 Commercial Litigation Report

Sarah Morgan — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:45:11 +0000

We’re proud to announce that 12 Secretariat experts have been recognized in the Lexology Index 2025 Commercial Litigation report for their exceptional work supporting clients in some of the world’s most complex and high-stakes disputes. Secretariat also led the Global Elite Thought Leaders category among expert witness firms included in the report, with Howard Rosen and Alexander Demuth…

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Texas Business Court’s First Trial Verdict Delivers Major Win for Marathon Oil Company in $26.5M Force Majeure Dispute

Anna Rose Novak — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:18:54 +0000

Managing Director Bob Broxson provided expert reports, deposition, and trial testimony on behalf of Marathon Oil Company in a historic trial – the first held by the Texas Business Courts since their opening in September 2024. The landmark case stemmed from natural gas delivery interruptions during the 2021 Winter Storm Uri. Mr. Broxson was retained by Ahmad Zavitsanos & Mensing (AZA) to…

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Stablecoins: A Guide to Regulatory Hurdles, and Critical Financial Risks

Anna Rose Novak — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:29:12 +0000

By Aayush Mittal, Robert Miś, and Freya (Xiaoxuan) Zhang This article originally appeared on Enterprise Times on December 18, 2025. Cryptocurrencies are digital assets generally secured by blockchain and cryptography, and they differ from traditional fiat money. Major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum lack government or commodity backing, leading to significant price…

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23 Secretariat Professionals Recognized as Industry-Leading Experts in Lexology’s Thought Leaders: Global Elite 2026 Report

Anna Rose Novak — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:25:46 +0000

Lexology Index has named 23 Secretariat experts to their Thought Leaders: Global Elite 2026 report. Secretariat’s included professionals are recognized as superlative practitioners across industries, lauded for their vast experience, leading industry knowledge, and the incredible impact they deliver for clients navigating the world’s most high-stakes matters. We’re thrilled to celebrate…

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Secretariat Experts Honored in Lexology Index’s 2026 Client Choice Report, Earning Recognition Across Categories

Anna Rose Novak — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:14:51 +0000

11 Secretariat experts have been recognized in the 2026 Lexology Index Client Choice Report, earning accolades across four key categories: Arbitration, Construction, Investigations Digital Forensics, and Intellectual Property. The distinguished Client Choice Report celebrates outstanding professionals who consistently deliver exceptional client care and quality.

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Secretariat Expert Testimony Helps Secure Win in Complex Real Estate Investment Fraud Litigation

Anna Rose Novak — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:24:32 +0000

Managing Director Ryan Marsh, PhD provided an expert report and testimony in a high-stakes case involving real estate investment fraud. A Houston jury found in favor of the plaintiff, based in part on Dr. Marsh’s testimony. Dr. Marsh was retained by McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans to provide expert testimony and quantify damages on behalf of their client. The complex dispute centered around a…

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Secretariat Expert Valuation Helps Secure Historic $5.89 Billion Citgo Sale Order

Anna Rose Novak — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:00:52 +0000

In a complex federal court case in Delaware with far-reaching geopolitical significance, Managing Director Gary Kleinrichert’s expert financial valuation helped secure approval of a landmark $5.89 billion Citgo sale opinion that could help resolve billions of dollars in unpaid judgments against Venezuela and certain of its instrumentalities. Citgo, the fifth-largest oil refiner in the United…

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Secretariat Named Arbitration Expert Firm of the Year at 2025 Lexology Index Awards

Anna Rose Novak — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:23:42 +0000

Secretariat is delighted to announce that we were named as the Arbitration Expert Firm of the Year at the prestigious 2025 Lexology Index Awards Ceremony, held at Merchant Taylors’ Hall in London. We are honored to be recognized by clients and peers as the foremost experts leading and shaping the global arbitration community. The Lexology Awards celebrate excellence across the legal and…

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Secretariat Experts, Including Leading Number of Global Elite Thought Leaders, Showcased in 2026 Lexology Index Arbitration Report

Anna Rose Novak — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:17:36 +0000

Secretariat has earned significant recognition in the 2026 Lexology Index Arbitration Report, with 52 experts named in the prestigious listing, including the most combined Thought Leaders (7) and Global Elite Thought Leaders (10). Nominated by peers and clients, these accolades reflect our professionals’ commitment to exceptional client service, world-class capabilities…

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The Price Is Right… Until It Isn’t: Navigating Construction Cost Escalation

Sarah Morgan — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:35:56 +0000

Cost escalation has emerged as a significant, and prevalent, issue in the construction industry, driven by post-pandemic global supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical events. As escalation claims continue to reshape the industry, it is essential for project owners, employers, contractors, and legal professionals to understand the root causes of escalation claims and how…

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Secretariat Expert Looks at WNBA Salary Negotiations Through an Economist’s Lens in Feature for The Boston Globe

Anna Rose Novak — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:15:26 +0000

Managing Director Allan Ingraham was featured in a recent article in The Boston Globe providing economic analysis of WNBA player compensation and demonstrating that players are significantly underpaid relative to the league’s current market value. Through an economist’s lens, Allan examined WNBA salaries three ways—based on the media rights deal, team valuations, and revenue split.

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Grasping Ephemeral Messaging

Sarah Morgan — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:07:43 +0000

Managing Directors Michael Koenig and David Craig, writing in the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Magazine, examine the accelerating rise of ephemeral messaging and its growing impact on compliance, investigations, and litigation. The increasing use of these communications, now promoted by platforms such as WhatsApp as acceptable for business purposes…

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