​Updates on the recent Russian-related § 1782 applications – U.S. courts weigh discovery requests tied to sanctions, shareholder disputes, and asset battles.

Section 1782 of Title 28 of the U.S. Code allows parties to seek discovery in U.S. courts for use in foreign proceedings. In recent years, Russian...
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American Lawyer Defending Russians for Nearly 30 Years: Interview with Bruce Marks

READ THE ARTICLE In the late 1990s, Bruce Marks became one of the co-founders of EPAM. In his first major case with the firm, he brought claims by...
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Bruce Marks is invited to speak at the XIII St. Petersburg International Legal Forum held on May 19-21, 2025

Bruce Marks, Managing Member of Marks & Sokolov, LLC, is invited to speak at the XIII St. Petersburg International Legal Forum held on May...
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Marks & Sokolov, LLC Terminates Its Engagement by Ye (Kanye West)

Marks & Sokolov, LLC has terminated its engagement by Ye (Kanye West).  The firm condemns anti-Semitic statements and conduct in all forms,...
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Thomas Sullivan speaks at the Offshore Disputes Week, Cayman Islands

Thomas Sullivan, senior attorney at Marks &Sokolov, LLC speaks on March 24th-26th at the Offshore Disputes Week, Cayman Islands. More than 100...
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Lessons that May be Learned from Failed Transactions and a Proposal for Owners of Aircraft and Yachts on the OFAC SDN List

While it is possible to buy a grounded Russian owned aircraft if the owner and the aircraft are not on the OFAC SDN List (the U.S. Office of Foreign...
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Bruce Marks Evaluates US Supreme Court Decision on Electors to RIA News

by | Jul 9, 2020 | M&S in Press

July 8, 2020

Bruce Marks comments the Supreme Court decision where state may require presidential electors to support the winner of its popular vote and may punish or replace those who don’t, settling a disputed issue in advance of this fall’s election.

As the Court recognizes, nothing in the Constitution prevents States from requiring Presidential electors to vote for the candidate chosen by the people.

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