Judge Lopez takes Trinseo LME judgment under advisement, urges parties to talk

Lara Sheikh22 Jul 2026 | US | 20 minute read

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22 Jul 2026

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Judge Lopez takes Trinseo LME judgment under advisement, urges parties to talk

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