COMPLEX COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Rochester office managing partner and commercial litigation partner Carolyn Nussbaum is among the “Top Women in Law” as recognized by the Daily Record as part of its annual “Excellence in Law” program.

Commercial litigation partners Chris Mason and Carolyn Nussbaum and commercial litigation associates Paige Berges and Leah Threatte Bojnowski co-authored this column about the Supreme Court’s split decision upholding the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Amgen Inc. v. Conn. Retirement Plans and Trust Funds.

Boston commercial litigation associate Danielle McLaughlin, co-authored this article with Suffolk University law professor Michael Avery, focsued on "The Federalist Society: How Conservatives Took the Law Back From Liberals."

This column, authored by commercial litigation practice group leader and deputy leader of the litigation department Scott O’Connell, discusses practical considerations on how to determine the optimal frames for a favorable jury verdict.

This Q&A profiles Washington, D.C. commercial litigation and government contracts counsel Vince Napoleon.

This article profiles commercial litigation practice group leader and deputy litigation department leader Scott O’Connell. His professional background is highlighted, recent litigation successes for clients are noted and his dedication to pro bono is also discussed. Click here to read the full article.

Commercial Litigation partner and leader of the firm’s E-Discovery & Digital Evidence team Jon Sablone provides commentary in this article discussing a Massachusetts Superior Court judge’s decision ordering the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to make its electronic database available to plaintiff’s counsel in a negligence suit.

This coverage notes that Buffalo Commercial Litigation partner Sheldon Smith received a Pro Bono Award at the 2012 Western District Federal Court Dinner for his work representing an inmate at Wende Correctional Facility, who alleged various claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This contributed article authored by New York Litigation associate Paige Berges and New York Litigation partner Chris Mason focuses the Supreme Court’s interpretation of arbitration clauses.

Providence Commercial Litigation counsel Steve Richard authored this column discussing how companies and their legal counsel should undertake a prompt risk-management assessment of the potential exposure and estimated defense costs.

Paris Commercial Litigation partner Olivier de Chazeaux and Paris Global Business & Transactions partner Gilles de Poix discuss a possible class action law in France in this thought-leadership article.

Boston Commercial Litigation partner and leader of the firm’s Electronic Discovery & Digital Evidence team Jon Sablone discusses how mobile devices present particular concerns for e-discovery.

This feature story profiles Rochester Commercial Litigation partner Dave Schraver, who has been nominated to serve as president-elect and then president of the New York State Bar Association.

The article notes that TV One has filed a copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit against BET Networks and MTV Networks over the exclusive coverage of the Essence Music Festival. Los Angeles Litigation & Dispute Resolution partner Thad Stauber is mentioned as TV One’s counsel.

The story highlights the New York State Bar Association’s recently issued guide for navigating the electronic discovery requirements in both federal and state courts. The coverage notes that the guide was initiated under the State Bar’s Commercial and Federal Litigation Section. New York City Commercial Litigation partner Connie Boland coauthored the guide.