Media Clips

"Swim with a Mission" to oversee distribution of $4M to NH veterans groups

New Hampshire Union Leader | September 21, 2020

Private Equity team leader and Swim with a Mission co-founder Phil Taub is quoted in this feature story on the unprecedented leadership role for the nonprofit in distributing $4 million to Hew Hampshire veterans groups.

9th Circ Amazon Ruling Opens New Driver Exemption Battles

Law360 | August 26, 2020

In this article on the Ninth Circuit’s decision which found that Amazon delivery drivers are exempt from mandatory arbitration, New York Complex Commercial Disputes partner Chris Mason is quoted for his thoughts on arbitration agreements and the importance of how choice of law clauses operate.

New York state mandates paid sick leave starting in 2021

Rochester Business Journal | August 21, 2020

Rochester Labor & Employment partner Stephanie Caffera contributed this column on a recently enacted New York law that requires employers across the state to provide paid sick leave to workers. The column was adapted from a prior NP alert written by Stephanie and Rochester Labor & Employment associate Michael Caputo.

Lori Loughlin and husband, Mossimo Giannulli, to be sentenced Friday in college admissions scandal

CNN | August 21, 2020

This story, covering the upcoming sentencing of actress Lori Loughlin and husband Mossimo Giannulli in the college admissions case, quotes Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Rob Fisher, who represented Stanford’s former sailing coach when he pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges in the case last year. News outlets across the country have picked up CNN’s story today.

California bill could stifle healthcare M&A

Modern Healthcare | August 20, 2020

Los Angeles Health Care partner and Life Sciences practice co-chair Jill Gordon is quoted throughout this article on proposed California legislation that would require the attorney general to sign off on any health care provider transaction exceeding $1 million.

Prized Camille Pissarro painting can stay at Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection, U.S. Court of Appeals rules

ARTnews | August 19, 2020

This article discusses a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that unanimously affirms that NP’s Spanish client, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection Foundation, is the rightful owner of a prominent artwork by Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro. The article quotes Los Angeles Complex Commercial Disputes partner and Arts & Cultural Institutions team leader Thaddeus Stauber on the decision. The NP team also includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Sarah Andre, Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian, and Labor & Employment associate Irene Scholl-Tatevosyan, all of Los Angeles.

A Spanish Museum Can Keep a Looted Camille Pissarro Painting, an Appeals Court Rules

Artnet News | August 18, 2020

This article discusses a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that unanimously affirms that NP’s Spanish client, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection Foundation, is the rightful owner of a prominent artwork by Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro. The article quotes Los Angeles Complex Commercial Disputes partner and Arts & Cultural Institutions team leader Thaddeus Stauber on the decision. The NP team also includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Sarah Andre, Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian, and Labor & Employment associate Irene Scholl-Tatevosyan, all of Los Angeles. Click here to read the article.

Racetrack Tells 1st Circ. Wynn RICO Scam Had No Finish Line

Law360 | August 14, 2020

This article—covering a Boston racetrack’s attempt to reinstate a racketeering lawsuit that claims Wynn Resorts cheated it out of a casino license—quotes Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly. The story mentions Brian and Boston GIWC associate Josh Sharp for representing former Wynn Resorts chairman Stephen Wynn.

How to Get What You Want in a Term Sheet

TechCrunch | August 13, 2020

San Francisco Corporate partner and leader of the West Coast Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Group Lior Zorea discusses how to negotiate the all-important term sheet and cap table to ensure that all parties benefit. Lior recently presented at TechCrunch’s premier Early Stage event on this subject.

Feds Won't Seek Prison For Reported 'Varsity Blues' Tipster

Law360 | August 12, 2020

This article covers an NP client who will avoid prison time, based on prosecutors’ sentencing memorandum, after admitting to participating in a securities fraud scheme. This article mentions Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly and associate Charles Dell’Anno for representing the client.