August 14, 2023
A federal judge in Houston has ruled in favor of Samsung Heavy Industries in a lengthy proceeding over the fallout from a bribery scandal involving Petroleo Brasileiro SA, saying the Brazilian oil company has no legitimate claim against Samsung over its role in the illegal scheme.
August 09, 2022
Samsung Heavy Industries can pursue its attempt to hold Petrobras America at least partially responsible for a $200 million settlement that resolved a dispute over a corrupt drilling services deal, a Texas judge said on Tuesday, rejecting the Brazilian company's argument that the claim is time-barred.
August 12, 2019
A Texas federal judge won't let Petrobras America refer to certain confidential information unveiled in arbitration with an English offshore drilling services company as it pursues allegations that Samsung Heavy Industries bribed its way to a lucrative drillship construction contract.