Litigation typically accounts for the largest part of a company’s legal spend. We never lose sight of the disruption and cost of these disputes to our clients. We control cost without compromise, collaborating with clients throughout to ensure that legal and business decisions are compatible—from early case evaluation to strategy development, budgeting and, if required, to trial.
Trial should be a last resort. We make aggressive use of early case assessment, evaluating all options including mediation, arbitration, settlement and trial to provide the most efficient and effective means possible for our clients to reach a positive outcome.
When trial is the best course of action, we assess the risk, develop a strategy, pursue aggressively and focus on a winning result.
Our winning record in cases tried to verdict or judgment is exceptional, and our record of resolving cases by dispositive motion, thus avoiding unnecessary litigation in the early stages is likewise outstanding. We are also adept at negotiating settlements and working collaboratively with other defense counsel in multiparty cases.
We regularly serve as national counsel, co-national counsel and regional counsel representing clients in federal and state courts, the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Courts of Appeals.
Law360 | June 24, 2017
San Francisco commercial litigation senior counsel John Foote is quoted in this article about a case involving accusations that certain Chinese pharmaceutical companies fixed prices on vitamin C sold to U.S.
The Daily Record | May 22, 2017
The return of Rochester commercial litigation partner Rick McGuirk to Nixon Peabody is highlighted in this article.
Forbes | May 19, 2017
Associates Irene Scholl-Tatevosyan, Matt Morris, Chris Queenin and Brianna Howard co-authored this article about legal issues the booming eSports industry should consider.
Buffalo Business First | May 19, 2017
Buffalo commercial litigation counsel Ben Dwyer is quoted in this article about how the Trump administration may impact international lawyers’ practices.
Boston Globe | May 13, 2017
Boston government investigations and white collar defense partner Brian Kelly was quoted in this article about the three possible replacements for the US Attorney for Massachusetts position.
New Hampshire Union Leader | May 13, 2017
This article is about Manchester government investigations and white collar defense partner and practice group leader Dave Vicinanzo’s pro bono client. Inspired by this case, Dave helped draft a bill, set to be signed into law, which changes how parental rights are terminated in situations when the pregnancy is a result of sexual assault.
Bloomberg Law | May 08, 2017
Manchester commercial litigation partner Dan Deane and New York City commercial litigation associate Paul Williamson contributed this article addressing the ways in which the Trump administration may affect the TCPA.
Taunton Daily Gazette | April 28, 2017
Rochester commercial litigation partner David Tennant is quoted in this article about the next steps in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s endeavors to build a casino in Taunton, MA.
Law360 | April 28, 2017
This article mentions recent leadership promotions at the firm including David Brown, Jared Lusk, Jim Vallee, Graham Beck, Kathleen Ceglarski Burns, Emily Crandall Harlan, Daniel Gibbons, Linda Huber, Ilana Kameros, Haydon Keitner, Darren Miller, Neal Pandozzi, Edward Puerta, Stephen Reil, and Elizabeth Young.
Engineering News-Record (ENR) | April 27, 2017
San Francisco commercial litigation partner Matt Richards and associate Aldo Ibarra contributed this article about legal risks construction companies should consider as automated drone technology becomes more widely used in the industry. Click here to read the full article.
Law360 | April 26, 2017
Albany government investigations and white collar defense partner Tina Sciocchetti and Boston associate Charles Dell’Anno co-authored this article about a decision in a Florida state appellate court regarding search warrants for automobiles’ electronic data recorders (EDR), also known as “black boxes.”
Law360 | April 24, 2017
Boston government investigations and white collar defense partner Mark Seltzer and commercial litigation associate Josh Barlow are mentioned in this article about their client, GlaxoSmithKline PLC, in a case regarding labeling related to the use of the anti-nausea drug Zofran during pregnancy.
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly | April 20, 2017
Boston affordable housing partner Jeff Sacks and Manchester commercial litigation associate Chris Minue were included in this article which focuses on a legal battle to bring new affordable housing units to the city of Newton, a suburb of Boston.
New Hampshire Bar News | April 19, 2017
Manchester commercial litigation associate Nate Warecki authored this column about how updates to federal laws may affect immigration-related employment policies.
WBUR (NPR Boston affiliate) | April 18, 2017
Boston government investigations and white collar defense partner Brian Kelly provided third-party commentary about the ramifications of former state chemist Annie Dookhan’s falsification of tens of thousands of drug tests.
Rochester Business Journal | April 18, 2017
Rochester commercial litigation partner Chris Thomas is quoted in this article about the Monroe County Bar Association’s decision to do away with judicial candidate ratings.
New Hampshire Union Leader | April 16, 2017
Manchester litigation department leader Scott O’Connell is quoted throughout this article about developments in an ongoing case involving the New Hampshire Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association.
The Art Newspaper | April 06, 2017
This article focuses on the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act and its potential impact on art restitution cases. Los Angeles commercial litigation partner and head of the firm’s Art and Cultural Institutions team Thad Stauber is noted in this article as representing art collector Richard Nagy.
Valley News | April 04, 2017
Scott O’Connell, leader of the firm’s Litigation Department, is quoted in this article about potential budget repercussions from New Hampshire’s failure to create a dedicated fund for hospital reimbursements.
Taunton Gazette | April 03, 2017
This article focuses on a U.S. Supreme Court decision affirming that it is in the federal government’s authority to take land into trust for another tribe. The article references a case in Massachusetts about the Mashpee Tribe’s attempt to build a casino there. Rochester commercial litigation partner David Tennant, who represents residents who are challenging the casino, is quoted.
Providence Journal | March 29, 2017
Boston government investigations and white collar defense partner Brian Kelly is quoted in this article about an SEC matter regarding a 2010 bond-offering.
Education Week | March 28, 2017
Chicago IP litigation associate Jason Kunze is quoted in this article about safeguarding student data privacy in online educational apps.
SHRM | March 28, 2017
Providence commercial litigation counsel Steve Richard contributed this article about a company’s efforts to remove a former employee’s anonymous online post which the company believed revealed company trade secrets.
Law360 | March 24, 2017
Boston commercial litigation associate Chris Queenin authored this column about a Fourth Circuit decision related to a mobile video game and the implications this decision may have for video game developers.
Bloomberg News | March 24, 2017
New York City commercial litigation associate Danielle McLaughlin provides third-party commentary in this article about a ruling in Virginia denying a request to block President Trump’s March 6 executive order that restricts travel to the U.S. from six countries with majority Muslim populations.
Boston Globe | March 23, 2017
Boston government investigations and white collar defense associate Eric Walz, commercial litigation partner George Skelly and M&A and corporate transactions senior counsel Bill Kelly provided insight about how legal decisions can have broader business implications for clients in this article about a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision involving former EMC corporation chief executive Joe Tucci and EMC’s shareholders.
Law360 | March 17, 2017
Boston commercial litigation partner George Skelly, M&A and corporate transactions senior counsel William Kelly and government investigations and white collar defense associate Eric Walz contributed this article about the Massachusetts SJC’s guidance regarding fiduciary duties of directors of publicly traded Massachusetts corporations.
Providence Business News | March 17, 2017
Providence commercial litigation counsel Steven Richard authored this column about the types of evolving cyber threats facing businesses and consumers.
Al Jazeera | March 16, 2017
New York City commercial litigation associate Danielle McLaughlin was quoted in this article about a Hawaii federal judge’s issuance of a temporary restraining order on President Trump’s travel ban.
Cape Cod Times | March 14, 2017
Rochester commercial litigation partner and co-chair of the firm’s Indian Law and Gaming team David Tennant is quoted in this article about the Justice Department’s delay in deciding whether to appeal a decision in a case regarding Mashpee Wampanoag tribal land.
Long Island Business News | March 13, 2017
This column includes Long Island commercial litigation partner Dan Gibbons in a roundup of law professionals to watch.
Democrat and Chronicle | March 03, 2017
Rochester commercial litigation partner Christopher Thomas is quoted in this column about media attacks from the Trump administration and the importance of the First Amendment.
Boston Globe | February 15, 2017
This article is about a federal lawsuit filed by the government of Bermuda alleging civil racketeering charges against Massachusetts-based Lahey Clinic. Boston government investigations and white collar defense partner Brian Kelly provides third party commentary on the unusual case.
Law360 | February 10, 2017
San Francisco financial restructuring and bankruptcy partner Lou Cisz and commercial litigation associate Karl Sung co-authored this article about the future of the coal industry under the Trump administration.
Boston Globe | February 03, 2017
This article focuses on the judge who will hear Boston’s challenge of the Trump administration’s recent executive order regarding the immigration ban. Boston government investigations and white collar defense partner Brian Kelly is quoted discussing Judge Gorton’s judicial style.
Law360 | February 02, 2017
Washington, DC commercial litigation partner Alycia Ziarno and associate Brian Whittaker co-authored this column about the Hart-Scott-Rodino act and what companies and investors should consider in 2017.
Law360 | January 27, 2017
This article highlights a recent action by the U.S. government who filed a $5M settlement agreement in a False Claims Act case involving Monaco Enterprises. The settlement does not require the company to admit any wrongdoing. Chicago commercial litigation partner John Ruskusky and government investigations and white collar defense partner Dean Polales are listed as representing the defendant.
Law360 | January 27, 2017
Boston government investigations and white collar defense partner Mark Seltzer and commercial litigation associate Josh Barlow are noted as representing GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in this article about recent developments in a multidistrict litigation (MDL) about GSK’s anti-nausea drug Zofran.
The New York Law Journal | January 18, 2017
This article highlights a recent ruling from a New York appeals court regarding a defamation claim in a lawsuit filed by a research scientist who was fired by the former New York Downtown Hospital, now New York-Presbyterian. Long Island commercial litigation counsel Christopher Porzio is noted as representing the defendants in the lawsuit.
Rochester Business Journal | December 09, 2016
Rochester commercial litigation partner Christopher Thomas is quoted throughout this article exploring if and when businesses should seek a second legal opinion.
Law360 | December 07, 2016
Buffalo commercial litigation partner Susan Roney is noted as representing FedEx in a class action lawsuit involving the classification of independent contractors.
ArtNews Net | December 06, 2016
The following articles highlight yesterday’s oral arguments in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals over the ownership of a Camille Pissarro painting. Los Angeles commercial litigation partner and head of the firm’s Art and Cultural Institutions team Thaddeus Stauber, commercial litigation partner Sarah André and associate Jessica Walker are counsel for The Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection Foundation.
Law360 | December 06, 2016
The following articles highlight yesterday’s oral arguments in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals over the ownership of a Camille Pissarro painting. Los Angeles commercial litigation partner and head of the firm’s Art and Cultural Institutions team Thaddeus Stauber, commercial litigation partner Sarah André and associate Jessica Walker are counsel for The Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection Foundation.
Law360 | December 06, 2016
Boston government investigations and white collar defense partners Mark Seltzer and Danielle Pelot and associate Hannah Bornstein are listed as counsel representing Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary DePuy in a First Circuit case. This article notes their argument to uphold the dismissal of a False Claims Act lawsuit.
Northern California Record | December 06, 2016
San Francisco commercial litigation partner Bruce Copeland and associate Shady Joulani are noted as Breville USA Inc.’s counsel in a patent infringement case before the Northern District of California.
Product Liability Law & Strategy | December 01, 2016
Buffalo commercial litigation partner Vivian Quinn and associate Tracey Scarpello co-authored this piece about how the federal appeals court has been divided over the significance and scope of the ascertainability requirement in litigation involving low-cost consumer goods.
Law360 | November 29, 2016
This story is about a Tenth Circuit decision to vacate the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) ruling on small, high-powered magnets. Long Island commercial litigation partner Jim Weller is quoted discussing how challenging it can be for a company to take on a high-powered government agency.
Law360 | November 28, 2016
The article covers recent developments in a case involving a New Jersey company’s lawsuit against Cummins Inc., a backup generator provider. Boston commercial litigation partner Kurt Mullen is noted as representing Cummins in the lawsuit.
The New York Times | November 22, 2016
Boston partner and co-leader of the commercial litigation practice Jon Sablone is quoted in this article about a recent ruling in federal bankruptcy court in favor of Madoff fund investors.
Law360 | November 17, 2016
Los Angeles M&A and Corporate Transactions partner Bob Yoshitomi and Washington DC M&A and Corporate Transactions counsel Eric Jeffrey are noted as representing the defendants in a matter being considered today by the Third Circuit as to whether international ocean shipping companies are liable in a lawsuit brought by purchasers who accuse these companies of price fixing for vehicle transport.
The New York Times | November 17, 2016
Long Island Health Care partner Allan Cohen is quoted in this article about legal challenges entrepreneurs can face when starting a business. Allan’s comments focus on areas start-ups should keep in mind such as patent, ownership and copyright issues, and what companies should consider to avoid being sued.
The Boston Globe | November 16, 2016
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly is quoted in this article about the opening of a grand jury investigation of a Massachusetts law firm for its contributions to political candidates.
New York Law Journal | November 14, 2016
Rochester commercial litigation partner and office managing partner Carolyn Nussbaum is profiled in this article as a result of her recent “Top Women in the Law” recognition.
Law360 | November 11, 2016
This story covers a recent decision by a Boston federal judge to hear GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) arguments to discuss some cases and claims from its multidistrict litigation focused on the anti-nausea medication Zofran. Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Mark Seltzer and Commercial Litigation associate Josh Barlow are noted as representing GSK.
Law360 | November 11, 2016
This piece focuses on the changes we may see in the financial industry in a Trump administration. Rochester commercial litigation partner and office managing partner Carolyn Nussbaum provides commentary throughout the article discussing the likely impact on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Volcker Rule.
Law360 | November 08, 2016
Albany commercial litigation associate Leah Bojnowski authored this column about how the Third Circuit recently held that a business’s commercial general liability insurance policy does not cover a TCPA settlement and the implications this has for business owners.
New York Law Journal | November 07, 2016
Rochester commercial litigation partner and office managing partner Carolyn Nussbaum is included as counsel representing Harding Advisory LLC in a case about allegations of fraud connected to collateralized debt obligations.
Law360 | November 03, 2016
Rochester commercial litigation partner and office managing partner Carolyn Nussbaum is included as counsel representing Harding Advisory LLC in a case about allegations of fraud connected to collateralized debt obligations.
Law360 | November 03, 2016
Boston Commercial Litigation partners Greg Deschenes and Kurt Mullen, and Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense associate Charles Dell'Anno are mentioned as counsel successfully representing the Massachusetts Insurers Insolvency Fund in this article about a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision regarding whether the fund can recover workers’ compensation claims.
The Boston Globe | November 02, 2016
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly is quoted in regarding his representation of a Massachusetts law firm and its contributions to political candidates.
Law360 | November 01, 2016
Chicago Commercial Litigation associate Laura Bacon and Chicago Labor & Employment associate Brittany Bogaerts co-authored this column about how the conduct of nonemployees in the work place could present employers with potential liability.
The Professional Lawyer | November 01, 2016
Rochester commercial litigation partner David Tennant coauthored this article that provides tips for lawyers and forensic investigators to consider when extracting electronically stored information from digital devices. It also addresses areas of ambiguity in the law and provides suggestions for managing legal and ethical risks.
Boston Globe | October 29, 2016
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly is included in this article about a high-profile client matter involving a Massachusetts law firm and its political contributions.
Democrat & Chronicle | October 22, 2016
Rochester commercial litigation partner and office managing partner Carolyn Nussbaum is quoted throughout this profile piece about Nixon Peabody’s Rochester office and the work the firm has done in the Rochester area and beyond.
USA Today | October 21, 2016
Chicago Commercial Litigation partner Steve Thompson was mentioned in dozens of articles following the announcement about the NCAA’s notice of allegations regarding violations in the University of Louisville’s Men’s Basketball Program. Steve, who represents the university, participated in a press conference about this news.
The Bond Buyer | October 03, 2016
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly is quoted throughout this piece that follows the ongoing developments in the fight between Peter Cannava and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Boston commercial litigation partner Steve LaRose and associate Kathleen Ceglarski Burns are also part of the legal team representing Cannava.
Law360 | September 28, 2016
San Francisco commercial litigation partner John Foote authored this column about the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals’ recent reversal of a decision regarding discrimination with respect to retail package sizes.
Rochester Business Journal | September 23, 2016
Rochester partners Jeremy Wolk and David Tennant authored this column discussing the impact of the vacant seat on the U.S. Supreme Court.
New York Law Journal | September 16, 2016
Rochester office managing partner Carolyn Nussbaum, nominated by the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York, was selected by New York Law Journal among the 2016 “Top Women in Law.” The list shines a light on the outstanding work and notable achievements of female attorneys across New York State.
Privacy & Cybersecurity Report | September 01, 2016
Government investigations and white collar defense partner Tina Sciocchetti and commercial litigation associate Michal Ovadia co-authored this column that discusses a federal district court’s dismissal of a putative class action filed on the heels of the health insurer’s disclosure of a data breach involving approximately 1.1 million plan members.
Reuters | August 17, 2016
This article focuses on Energy Future Holdings Corp, Texas’s biggest power company, request of a US bankruptcy court to allow the bulk of its operations to exit Chapter 11. The coverage notes that Energy Future faces stiff opposition from a group of creditors—including NP client American Stock Transfer & Trust Co. LLC—about how tax assets would be used in the power giant’s proposed spinoff of its major operating unit as the company kicked off the first half of its second attempt to exit bankruptcy. Boston financial restructuring and bankruptcy partner Rick Pedone is quoted and Boston global finance partner Amanda Darwin, Boston commercial litigation partner George Skelly, and New York City financial restructuring and bankruptcy associate Christopher Fong are listed among American Stock’s counsel.
Law360 | August 15, 2016
This article focuses on the Department of Interior’s interpretation of the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA). Rochester commercial litigation partner David Tennant is quoted noting his recent case in Taunton, Massachusetts, and how he believes the DC Circuit misread the IRA in its decision in a separate case.
Law360 | August 12, 2016
Boston commercial litigation partner Jonathan Sablone and associate Kathleen Ceglarski Burns wrote this article about a recent decision in the Cayman Islands Court of Appeals confirming that shareholders who have redeemed their shares, but who have not received the redemption proceeds, have claims against the liquidating company as creditors, ranking behind ordinary unsecured creditors but ahead of continuing shareholders.
The Bond Buyer | August 05, 2016
This coverage notes Nixon Peabody’s recent win on behalf of client Peter Cannava, involving SEC claims related to a bond offer involving former MLB pitcher Curt Schilling. Boston partners Brian Kelly and Steve LaRose, Providence counsel Charles Tamuleviz and Boston associate Kathleen Ceglarski Burns are listed as the litigation team, and Brian Kelly is quoted.
The Boston Globe | July 30, 2016
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense group partner Brian Kelly is quoted in this article about former FBI supervisor Robert Fitzpatrick, who faces sentencing this week for lying on the stand at James “Whitey” Bulger’s murder trial.
Law360 | July 30, 2016
New York City partner Craig Tractenberg, Boston partner Arthur Pressman, Manchester partner Dan Deane and Boston associate Morgan Nighan are mentioned as representing Planet Fitness in a case about its membership agreements with regard to state consumer protection laws.
Law360 | July 30, 2016
Buffalo commercial litigation associate Tracey Scarpello is quoted in this piece discussing FDA labeling with regard to nutritional facts and regulations under the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Law360 | July 29, 2016
This article highlights a favorable federal court ruling for a firm client in a case involving a proposed casino in Massachusetts. Rochester commercial litigation partner David Tennant and Boston labor and employment associate Matt Frankel represented residents of the town of Taunton who challenged the construction of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s planned casino.
Law360 | July 29, 2016
Rochester commercial litigation partner David Tennant is quoted in this article which covers four key questions attorneys for Native American tribes are leery of the high court tackling.
Law360 | July 25, 2016
New York City partner, co-leader of the commercial litigation practice and chair of NP Trial® Joe Ortego is featured in this Q&A regarding his career and how he prepares for trial.
Law360 | July 19, 2016
Chicago partner John Ruskusky and Washington, DC, associate Emily Harlan co-authored this column regarding expected changes for False Claims Act cases and investigations in the aftermath of the decision in Universal Health Services Inc. v. United States ex rel. Escobar.
Westlaw Journal Government Contract | July 18, 2016
This column discussing an important United States Supreme Court decision regarding False Claims Act liability was co-authored by Boston partners Brian French and Fred Kelly, Boston associates Hannah Bornstein and Sydney Pritchett, and Washington, DC, associate Emily Harlan.
Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly | July 18, 2016
Providence commercial litigation partner Armando Batastini is profiled in this feature article as the new Rhode Island Bar Association president. The story notes his goals to enhance pro bono and online lawyer referrals, in addition to other hopes for his term.
Bloomberg Law | July 15, 2016
This feature story looks what political campaigns should know about robocalls. Boston IP litigation associate and TCPA practice co-leader Troy Lieberman discusses the apparent lack of FCC enforcement actions against political campaigns.
Law360 | July 13, 2016
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian French, a member of the Life Sciences team, is quoted in this story looking at important cases the industry is monitoring for the remainder of the calendar year. Brian is quoted discussing False Claims Act matters.
Boston Globe | July 12, 2016
This article provides updates on the legal battle over the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe’s plan to build a $1 billion casino in Taunton, MA, a city located 40 miles from Boston. Partner David Tennant and associate Matt Frankel are representing the group of Taunton property owners.
Law360 | June 27, 2016
New York City commercial litigation associate Danielle McLaughlin provides commentary on the significance of the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down a Texas law regulating abortion doctors and clinics.
Bloomberg BNA Privacy Law Watch | June 24, 2016
TCPA team co-leader and Boston IP litigation associate Troy Lieberman is featured in this story that looks at a recent federal court class certification that highlights the struggle companies may go through to defend Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) claims that they didn’t get consent before sending faxes.
Law360 | June 14, 2016
Boston government investigations and white collar defense partner Brian Kelly and Washington, DC, government investigations and white collar defense associate Emily Harlan contributed this article about the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that a public official can be convicted of conspiring to commit extortion even when co-conspirators willingly furnish the money and/or property.
Bloomberg BNA Privacy Law Watch | June 14, 2016
TCPA team co-leader and Boston IP litigation associate Troy Lieberman is quoted in this piece discussing considerations companies should address when facing multiple Telephone Consumer Protection Act class actions.
The National Law Journal | June 13, 2016
New York City commercial litigation associate Danielle McLaughlin provides commentary in this article about the Supreme Court’s recent ruling requiring judicial bias and recusal.
New York Law Journal | June 02, 2016
This column notes that New York City partner and commercial litigation practice group co-leader Joe Ortego was elected president-elect of the New York chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
Health Information Compliance Alert | June 01, 2016
Providence commercial litigation counsel Steven Richard is quoted in this article focused on the results of a new study highlighting a new trend toward specialized data breach insurance policies.
Law360 | May 31, 2016
Chicago commercial litigation partner Mike Philippi is featured as the latest “Trial Pro” in this Law360 Q&A series.
Law360 | May 25, 2016
Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Tina Sciocchetti, health care partner Laurie Cohen and commercial litigation associate Michal Ovadia co-authored this column discussing the risks companies that collect or maintain sensitive personal information face when a rogue employee compromises data security.
The Boston Globe | May 17, 2016
Government Investigations & White Collar Defense counsel Chuck Tamuleviz, a former federal prosecutor, is quoted in this article about a real estate investor, developer and contractor’s failure to file taxes.
Art Daily | May 16, 2016
This article features Nixon Peabody’s role as deal counsel and advisor to San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) and the Fisher Family to create a first-of-its-kind collaboration between a museum and a collection. Los Angeles partner and Arts & Cultural Institutions leader Thad Stauber led the NP team in this unprecedented agreement with support from Washington, DC, partner Mike Cooney and Los Angeles partner Matt Grazier. SFMOMA opened to the public on May 14, featuring an expansive new addition displaying hundreds of pieces of postwar and contemporary art work from the Fisher Family.
New Hampshire Business Review | May 13, 2016
Partner and Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice group leader Dave Vicinanzo authored this column about the “Yates Memorandum” that revises the Department of Justice’s policy that targets individual employees and executives in investigations, prosecutions and resolutions of corporate wrongdoing.
The Bond Buyer | May 11, 2016
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly is quoted in this article discussing the memorandum of law in support of Peter Cannava’s motion to dismiss the SEC’s complaint against him.
CNN | May 11, 2016
New York City associate Danielle McLaughlin is quoted throughout this article about what will happen next with North Carolina’s bathroom law following the federal lawsuits.
Democrat and Chronicle | May 03, 2016
Rochester commercial litigation partner Chris Thomas is noted as representing Democrat & Chronicle in a story about its challenge to a request to ban video cameras from the upcoming sentencing of three men involved a high-profile LDC corruption case.
Product Liability Law & Strategy | May 01, 2016
This second installment of a two-part column authored by New York City partners Chris Mason and Kristin Jamberdino discusses litigation centered upon fitness trackers and other personal monitoring devices.
Franchising Business & Law Alert | May 01, 2016
New York City partner Craig Tractenberg authored this column discussing the complexities of covenants not to compete.
Of Counsel: The Legal Practice and Management Report | May 01, 2016
Chicago partner Lisa Sullivan is quoted in this article about several factors fueling increased antitrust work for attorneys.
New Jersey Law Journal | April 27, 2016
Rochester attorney Dave Schraver is quoted in this article about a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on a challenge to the New York law requiring out-of-state lawyers to maintain offices in the state. It’s noted that he heads NYSBA’s 12-member working group that will be examining Section 470.
The Legal Intelligencer | April 22, 2016
New York City partner Craig Tractenberg authored this column that looks at a few franchisor/franchise cases that demonstrate the need to aggressively enforce court orders and follow the rules on calculating damages even in contempt proceedings.
Law360 | April 20, 2016
Rochester partner David Tennant and Boston associate Matthew Frankel are noted as counsel representing Massachusetts residents in a case involving land the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has put into a trust for a $500 million casino project.
Law360 | April 18, 2016
Rochester associate Kate Martinez is featured in this Q&A about international arbitration.
WXXI (PBS Rochester) | April 13, 2016
Rochester partner Christopher Thomas discusses the potential impact of Donald Trump’s desire to change libel law if elected president.
Law360 | April 07, 2016
The feature story notes a New York appeals court decision affirming a lower court’s order denying a community group’s attempt to renew a challenge to $84 million in city tax subsidies approved for FreshDirect LLC to move its distribution center to Harlem River Yard in the Bronx. Buffalo commercial litigation counsel Laurie Styka Bloom is noted as counsel for FreshDirect.
Law360 | April 06, 2016
New York City partner Craig Tractenberg is featured in a special Q&A discussing his experiences with international arbitration.
Yahoo! Sports | April 06, 2016
This article notes additional sanctions that the University of Louisville plans to impose on the men’s basketball program in the continued fallout of a scandal involving players. Chicago partner Steve Thompson, the University’s outside legal counsel advising on this matter, is quoted.
FOX Business | April 04, 2016
New York City commercial litigation associate Danielle McLaughlin appeared on FOX Business discussing legal consequences following the leak of the “Panama Papers” revealing widespread use of offshore company structures.
Law360 | April 01, 2016
San Francisco commercial litigation partner Matt Richards and San Francisco commercial litigation associate Stacy Boven authored this column discussing California’s “prompt payment” statutes which provide for contractors and subcontractors to be paid for their work on a timely basis.
Product Liability Law & Strategy | April 01, 2016
The first installment of a two-part column authored by New York City partners Chris Mason and Kristin Jamberdino deals with the timely issue of resolving claims centered upon fitness trackers and other personal monitoring devices.
SHRM | March 30, 2016
Long Island Labor & Employment partner Chris Gegwich provides commentary in this piece discussing a case in which an employer violated federal laws by requiring job applicants to fill out a health history form before being considered for work. The article looks at the specific matter and its impact.
Providence Business News | March 30, 2016
This piece notes that the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island will represent two local media outlets if they are sued for writing about how local school administrators handled accusations of sexual misconduct by a teacher. Providence office managing partner Neal McNamara and associate William Wynne are mentioned as ACLU volunteers who will represent the media if the lawsuit moves forward.
The Legal Intelligencer | March 25, 2016
New York City partner Craig Tractenberg authored this column that looks at the complexities of covenants not to compete.
Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly | March 24, 2016
Commercial litigation counsel Steven Richard is quoted throughout this article about how two Providence lawyers paved the way for plaintiffs’ attorneys across the country to keep consumer lawsuits relating to the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal in state court and out of federal multidistrict litigation in California, by suing local dealerships rather than the manufacturer.
Law360 | March 23, 2016
Rochester commercial litigation partner David Tennant is quoted in this article about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Tuesday granting a Nebraska tribe a win by ruling that a federal land act didn't reduce the size of its reservation.
Law360 | March 22, 2016
Boston partner and co-leader of the commercial litigation practice Jon Sablone and New York City commercial litigation associate Danielle McLaughlin co-authored this column discussing the impact of a New York bankruptcy court decision on investors who still face claims by trustee Irving Picard. Their commentary focuses on a reevaluation of the litigation strategy for a more aggressive approach.
Bloomberg BNA Banking Report | March 21, 2016
Chicago partner Susan Feibus authored this column about important considerations for financial institutions to take in terms of policies and procedures that address the cyber threat environment and resilience to cyber attacks.
Buffalo Business First | March 18, 2016
Buffalo commercial litigation partner Sheldon Smith was quoted in this feature story about recent changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the rules of the Commercial Division of NY State.
CNBC | March 16, 2016
New York City commercial litigation associate Danielle McLaughlin discusses President Barack Obama’s nomination of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Law Practice Today | March 14, 2016
Buffalo commercial litigation partner Viv Quinn is a panelist in this roundtable piece discussing women in law. She provides commentary throughout about her background and career.
CNN | March 11, 2016
Chicago partner Steve Thompson provides third-party commentary in this feature article on what’s next following Maria Sharapova’s recent admission to a failed drug test.
Law360 | March 11, 2016
Partner and co-leader of the commercial litigation practice Jon Sablone is quoted in this feature article discussing three high-profile spoliation disputes featuring lost, destroyed or hidden electronic data and what these cases mean moving forward.
Law360 | March 07, 2016
Boston Commercial Litigation partner Matt McLaughlin provides commentary in this piece discussing a Second Circuit decision on securities lawsuits over rosy corporate projections that fail to pan out in light of the Supreme Court’s landmark Omnicare ruling.
USA Today | March 07, 2016
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly is quoted in this article about the fraud charges against Wells Fargo in connection with Curt Schilling’s former video game company. Brian is noted as representing Wells Fargo’s banker.
Boston Globe | March 04, 2016
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly is quoted in this article about the recent federal appeals court’s unanimous rejection of Whitey Bulger’s plea for a new trial.
Union Leader | March 02, 2016
Partner and leader of the firm’s litigation department Scott O’Connell is quoted in this article about the Federal Energy Regulation Commission and New Hampshire’s Site Evaluation Committee’s conflicting requirements for Kinder Morgan’s proposed interstate transmission pipeline.
Law360 | March 02, 2016
This feature story highlights the arrival of Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Tina Sciocchetti.
Il Bollettino dell'Associazione Internazionale Giuristi di Lingua Italiana | March 01, 2016
Partners Charles Bernardini and Kevin Shea co-authored this article discussing the refusal to testify by an Italian witness in U.S.-Italian cross-border commercial litigation. Click here to read the full article.
WJAR-TV (Providence NBC affiliate) | February 26, 2016
Providence commercial litigation counsel Steven Richard is interviewed in a segment about the battle between Apple and the FBI about the potential access to user data.
Law360 | February 25, 2016
This feature story profiles the members of the 2016 Native American Law360 editorial advisory board, including partner David Tennant, who served on the 2015 board as well.
WGBH Greater Boston | February 18, 2016
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly participated in this discussion on the U.S. government’s request of Apple to help unlock a phone possessed by one of the attackers in December's terrorist attack in San Bernardino, California.
Rochester Business Journal | February 12, 2016
Rochester partner Jeff LaBarge and Buffalo associate Tracey Scarpello co-authored this column on steps the Food and Drug Administration is taking to define “natural” on food labels in the changing landscape of food ingredient and production.
Daily Journal | February 09, 2016
The Jim Henson Co.’s executive vice president of business and legal affairs, is profiled in this Q&A. Noted among go-to outside counsel is Nixon Peabody. The team handling commercial litigation matters includes Tony Barron and John Chatowski.
Providence Business News | February 08, 2016
Providence Commercial Litigation counsel Steven Richard authored this column discussing steps organizations can take to promote a data secure environment.
The Sean Hannity Show | February 05, 2016
Following confirmation from the FBI’s general counsel that it is working on matters related to former Secretary Clinton’s use of a private e-mail server, a discussion is held on the legality of such use. New York City Litigation associate Danielle McLaughlin is among the panelists.
Innovate Long Island | February 01, 2016
This write-up focuses on newly elected Long Island and New York City Commercial Litigation partner Tom Mealiffe.
Rochester Business Journal | January 22, 2016
Rochester Commercial Litigation associate Kate Martinez is quoted in this story about cybersecurity. Her commentary focuses on the evolving laws around data privacy and their increasing complexity.
The Legal Intelligencer | January 22, 2016
New York City partner Craig Tractenberg authored this column discussing whether a potential franchisee can purchase a franchise with a criminal history.
Apparel News | January 21, 2016
Los Angeles partner and Fashion practice group leader Staci Riordan provides third-party commentary in this piece about an increasing number of class-action lawsuits against big-name department stores over markdowns allegedly made on “false” original prices.
Law360 | January 20, 2016
San Francisco counsel and leader of the ERISA Litigation team Chuck Dyke discusses the Supreme Court’s ruling that a retirement plan cannot sue under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act for reimbursement of medical expenses from a third-party settlement that a plan participant has already spent.
Law360 | January 20, 2016
Litigation department co-chair and leader of the Class Actions & Aggregate Litigation practice Scott O’Connell reacts to the Supreme Court’s decision in Campbell-Ewald Co. v. Gomez that a settlement with individual plaintiffs does not foreclose on class claims against a defendant.
Bloomberg BNA Social Media Law & Policy Report | January 20, 2016
Providence Commercial Litigation counsel Steven Richard is quoted in this article about how the right of publicity affects social media use.
Law360 | January 19, 2016
Chicago associates Laura Bacon and Brittany Bogaerts co-authored this column noting that EEOC v. Costco serves as a reminder that employers may be held responsible for customer harassment of employees and that hostile work environment claims are not limited to claims of harassment by other employees.
American Lawyer Litigation Daily | January 13, 2016
This feature story highlights the firm’s efforts securing a dismissal of transgender locker room policy lawsuit for client Planet Fitness. The Boston team of partner Art Pressman and associate Troy Lieberman are noted as counsel.
Legal Bisnow (DC) | January 08, 2016
This piece, which describes the need for financial institutions to prepare for heightened regulatory scrutiny of their cyber preparedness, features commentary from Susan.
Law360 | January 07, 2016
New York Commercial Litigation associate Paul Stinson explains the precedent set in Colorado that will be of value for aviation defendants who find themselves litigating in forums that recognize federal preemption of the field of aviation safety.
Boston Herald | January 05, 2016
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly is quoted article discussing the latest in the James “Whitey” Bulger saga. The story notes that Bulger’s girlfriend will plead guilty to a contempt charge in a move that could force federal investigators to target other confidants in their mission to uncover millions of missing dollars.
Washington Post | December 31, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly provides third-party commentary regarding the arraignment and criminal charge against actor Bill Cosby. Brian discusses the importance of evidentiary rulings in this case.
Boston Herald | December 28, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly is featured in this coverage about the findings of his three-month investigation of the local Teamsters’ alleged extortion related to the June 2014 filming of Top Chef in Boston.
Reuters | December 23, 2015
Nixon Peabody is mentioned in this feature article for our representation of Warner Music Group, EMI Music Publishing, Big Poppa Music, Bad Boy Records and the estate of The Notorious BIG. Our team—led by partners Staci Riordan and Julian Petty—won a dismissal of copyright infringement claims involving BIG’s 1994 debut album. Associates Neal Gauger and Seth Berman were part of the legal team. Click here to read the full article.
Law360 | December 22, 2015
Partners Staci Riordan and Julian Petty and associates Neal Gauger and Seth Berman are mentioned in this article for their representation of Warner Music Group, EMI Music Publishing, Big Poppa Music, Bad Boy Records and the estate of Notorious BIG in a case focused on alleged copyright claims involving BIG’s 1994 debut album. Staci provides commentary. Click here to read the full article.
Law360 | December 18, 2015
Boston partner and deputy chairman of the Private Investment Fund Disputes team Stephen LaRose and Boston associate Kathleen Ceglarski Burns co-authored this article. The piece discusses how the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s focus on private fund advisers has shifted from learning and information gathering to examination and enforcement activity.
New York Law Journal | December 08, 2015
This article notes that eight small-city school districts are requesting funding to eliminate existing inequities. Albany Commercial Litigation partner Bill Reynolds is noted among the districts’ counsel.
Product Liability Law & Strategy | December 01, 2015
Buffalo Commercial Litigation partner Vivian Quinn and Buffalo Commercial Litigation associate Tracey Scarpello authored this column “ascertainability” developments to watch as the issue in all likelihood winds its way to the United States Supreme Court.
Associated Press | November 30, 2015
This article notes efforts by Connecticut hospitals to fight a tax that the medical centers claim is unconstitutional and is harming hospitals financially. Litigation & Dispute Resolution partner Gordon MacDonald, who is advising the Connecticut Hospital Association, is quoted in the piece.
Law360 | November 30, 2015
Albany Commercial Litigation partner Bill Reynolds, counsel for AngioDynamics, is quoted in this feature article discussing the Supreme Court’s decision in Biolitec AG, et al. v. AngioDynamics, Inc. The Court rejected Biolitec AG’s challenge to a $70 million contempt penalty and an arrest warrant for its CEO for going through with a merger expressly forbidden by a lower court’s order.
Law360 | November 24, 2015
Susan authored this column discussing whether the government can force private companies to decode encrypted messages for law enforcement.
WJAR-TV | November 19, 2015
In this live, in-studio segment, Providence Commercial Litigation counsel Steven Richard, a member of our Data Privacy & Cybersecurity team, discusses key data privacy and security issues.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | November 11, 2015
This coverage notes that Accel Entertainment, a gaming terminal company, took its fight over a west suburb’s $1,000-per machine licensing fee to state appellate court. Chicago partners Seth Horvath and Michael Ficaro are featured in the story and noted as Accel ‘s counsel.
Law360 | November 09, 2015
San Francisco IP Litigation partner Ron Lopez provides commentary in this feature story on how to beat a frivolous patent case in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas which is known for being a difficult challenge.
Democrat and Chronicle | November 08, 2015
Rochester Commercial Litigation associate Kate Martinez, a member of the firm’s Privacy and Data Protection team, provides third-party commentary in this article on the legal challenges facing a leading health insurer following a hack that led to access to personal information of 10.5 million current and former customers and vendors.
Providence Business News | November 02, 2015
Providence Commercial Litigation counsel Steven Richard, a member of our Data Privacy & Cybersecurity team, authored this column discussing how data security poses a paramount strategic concern and why proactive leadership at the highest organizational levels is required.
Law360 | November 02, 2015
Boston Commercial Litigation partner Kurt Mullen and Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense law clerk Julianna Malogolowkin authored this column discussing an appeals court ruling that the statute of limitations for losses under a standard fire insurance policy runs from the date that the loss "occurred" and appears to have limited the discovery rule in Massachusetts only to statutes of limitation referring to when the loss “accrued.”
Law360 | October 27, 2015
Commercial Litigation partner and leader of the firm’s Indian Law & Gaming team Michael Cohen is featured in this story on the Second Circuit’s decision to toss a bid by the Shinnecock Indian Nation to overturn a NY district court's dismissal of its land reclamation claims in the Hamptons. Michael is quoted and identified as counsel for many of the appellees.
Food Processing | October 26, 2015
Chicago Commercial Litigation partner Jamie Robinson, a member of the Food, Beverage & Agriculture team, authored this column looking at where the FDA will end up on 'added sugars' on the new Nutrition Facts Panel.
Albany Business Review | October 22, 2015
Albany office managing partner Andy Rose is noted among the team of business leaders who worked to select the consultant for the Capital Region to best craft the area’s economic development plan.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | October 15, 2015
Chicago IP Counseling & Transactions partner Janet Garetto and Chicago IP Litigation partner Russ Genet co-authored this column on protecting the valued attorney-client privilege. Click here to read the full article.
Rochester Business Journal | October 09, 2015
This column explains the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the risks to businesses, and how businesses can avoid TCPA liability. Corporate transactions partner Jeff LaBarge, commercial litigation associate Dan Deane and IP litigation associate Troy Lieberman collaborated on the piece.
Law360 | October 08, 2015
Rochester Commercial Litigation partner David Tennant, a member of Native American Law360’s editorial board, provides third-party in this U.S. Supreme Court tribal jurisdiction article.
California Apparel News | October 08, 2015
Los Angeles partner and leader of our fashion practice Staci Riordan is quoted in this article discussing a dropped legal action against her client, fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz (H&M). Staci is quoted in the piece expressing H&M’s confidence that the retailer would have won the lawsuit as it did not infringe on RevoLaze’s laser technology used to distress jeans.
Law360 | October 06, 2015
Partner and co-leader of the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice Jon Sablone and New York City Commercial Litigation associate Danielle McLaughlin authored this column discussing how the insertion of boilerplate language can now obviate an important and powerful tool of the Cayman Islands Companies Law and invest even more power in offshore funds.
Law360 | October 05, 2015
Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice group leader Dave Vicinanzo, partner Mark Molloy and associate Emily Crandall Harlan authored this column on curtailing an aggressive loss theory that held defendants to more than the government’s loss in some fraud cases.
Democrat and Chronicle | October 03, 2015
Rochester Commercial Litigation partner Chris Thomas authored this opinion piece on the right to public criminal trials and free press.
Pratt's Government Contracting Law Report | October 01, 2015
This contributed column is authored by Boston Government Investigation & White collar defense partner Brian Kelly and Washington, DC, Government Investigations & White Collar Defense associate Emily Crandall Harlan. Click here to read the full article.
Law360 | September 30, 2015
Chicago Commercial Litigation partner Steve Thompson provides commentary on the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Edward O’Bannon Jr. v. NCAA et al.
Rochester Business Journal | September 25, 2015
Rochester Commercial Litigation associate Kate Martinez is among this year’s “Forty Under 40” class.
Bloomberg BNA White Collar Report | September 25, 2015
This story discusses a new Justice Department policy in which federal prosecutors must focus on individual accountability and that eliminates partial credit for corporate cooperation may have unintended consequences. The topic was the focus of a Nixon Peabody webinar presented by the Government Investigations & White Collar Defense team. Brian Kelly and Dave Vicinanzo are quoted.
Law360 | September 24, 2015
This feature story highlights the arrival of Albany Commercial Litigation partner Bill Reynolds.
National Law Journal | September 23, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense associate Eric Walz is included among the Boston “Rising Stars.”
Law360 | September 21, 2015
In the BTI Litigation Outlook 2016, Nixon Peabody is named as one of three powerhouses in product liability litigation. The recognition is based on a survey of general counsel and highlights firms with long histories of success in the practice area and reputations for developing big-picture strategies for their clients. Litigation department co-chair Scott O’Connell is quoted within the piece.
Boston Business Journal | September 21, 2015
This news brief notes that Boston Commercial Litigation associate Leslie Hartford has been named to the board of People Making a Difference.
Law360 | September 16, 2015
Providence Commercial Litigation counsel Steve Richard authored this column discussing developments in and results of a court decision regarding a political consultant’s First Amendment challenge to South Carolina’s anti-robocall statute.
Foster's Daily Democrat | September 16, 2015
This article notes meeting between NH state environmental officials and Barrington residents and stakeholders discussing what can be done about the ongoing cyanobacteria blooms in Nippo Lake which forced the lake to be closed. Manchester Commercial Litigation partner Kevin Fitzgerald is included and pictured in the story as the Nippo Lake Association’s pro bono counsel.
Boston Business Journal | September 09, 2015
Boston partner and deputy leader of the firm’s Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice Danielle Pelot is among the Boston Business Journal’s 2015 “40 Under 40” class. Click here to read the full article.
New Hampshire Business Review | September 04, 2015
Manchester Commercial Litigation associate Dan Deane and Boston IP Litigation associate Troy Lieberman co-authored this column discussing what businesses need to know about the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly | August 31, 2015
Providence Commercial Litigation counsel Steven Richard is quoted in this article discussing the Identity Theft Protection Act, which governs the steps businesses and other entities must take to prevent the theft of personal information like Social Security and credit card numbers.
Concord Monitor | August 29, 2015
Manchester Commercial Litigation partner Gordon MacDonald is quoted in this feature story on attorneys’ increasing efforts to secure financial assistance from local businesses and community stakeholders as the amount of public money to New Hampshire legal aid programs decreases.
Union Leader | August 23, 2015
This news brief notes that Manchester Commercial Litigation associate Dan Deane has been elected vice chair of the New Hampshire Bar Association’s Federal Practice Law Section.
Daily Record | August 20, 2015
Rochester associates Joe Carello and Kate Martinez are quoted throughout this piece discussing tips for employers handling social media and data issues before, during, and after employment.
Law360 | August 17, 2015
Partner and co-leader of the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice Jon Sablone and New York City Commercial Litigation associate Danielle McLaughlin discuss Citco Group Ltd.’s recent $125 million settlement in Anwar et al. v. Fairfield Greenwich Ltd. and it’s implications on PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC in a class action the company is facing.
Boston Globe | August 15, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly discusses how new technology could impact the investigation into the 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum artwork heist.
New York Law Journal | August 13, 2015
Rochester Commercial Litigation partner David Tennant is mentioned in an article about the New York State Bar Association’s recently published book, Understanding the Second Amendment, Gun Regulation in America Today and Yesterday. The book is a result of the Bar’s Task Force on Gun Violence. David is chair of the Task Force.
Law360 | August 13, 2015
Washington, DC, Government Investigations & White Collar Defense associate Emily Harlan and Boston partner and deputy leader of the Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice Danielle Pelot coauthored this article focusing on what companies doing business in foreign countries need to know about the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act’s facilitating payments exception.
The Daily Beast | August 13, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly weighs in on the investigation surrounding new developments in a famous art heist at the Gardner Museum in Boston.
The Legal Intelligencer | August 03, 2015
New York City partner and leader of the firm’s Global Disputes team Craig Trachtenberg authored this column discussing encroachment and new claims of constructive termination in instances where a new franchise is located near an existing franchise location.
Privacy & Security Law Report | August 01, 2015
This column discusses two decisions that demonstrate the competing considerations in determining whether private institutions’ campus security departments equate to public acts subject to public records laws. Mike Cooney, Chris Thomas, Steven Richard and Kacey Houston Walker authored the piece.
New York Law Journal | July 28, 2015
Rochester Commercial Litigation senior counsel Bob Witmer is named as one of 25 members of the New York State Bar Association committee that will study potential changes to the state’s constitution.
Boston Herald | July 27, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly is quoted in this article on the decreased chance of a new trial for Whitey Bulger following his decision not to take the witness stand.
Chicago Tribune | July 17, 2015
Chicago Commercial Litigation associate Laura Bacon provides third-party commentary on increasing litigation risks and greater need for employers to establish clear policies surrounding work-related communication by employees.
The Valley Breeze & Observer | July 16, 2015
This coverage highlights Providence Commercial Litigation partner Armando Batastini, who has been named president-elect of the Rhode Island Bar Association for 2015-2016.
Boston Globe | July 15, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly discusses potential challenges the Middlesex District Attorney may face in bringing the convicted Boston Marathon bomber back to Massachusetts to face state charges for the murder of an MIT police officer.
WGBH News | July 15, 2015
In this broadcast interview, Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly is a featured panelist discussing potential challenges to the Middlesex District Attorney’s efforts to bring the convicted Boston Marathon bomber back to Massachusetts to face state charges for the murder of an MIT police officer.
TerraLex Connections | July 15, 2015
This column discusses a survey of lower court decisions in the sixteen months since the Supreme Court's decision in Daimler AG v. Bauman. This survey confirms that courts are applying a high bar with more uniform results as to when general jurisdiction will be found. Partner and co-leader of the Commercial Litigation practice Joe Ortego, San Francisco Commercial Litigation partner Eric Strain and New York City Commercial Litigation associate Zack Stillings co-authored the piece.
Rochester Business Journal | July 10, 2015
In this monthly “Law” column, Rochester partners Jeff LaBarge and David Tennant discuss efforts by the New York State Supreme Court Commercial Division to improve the litigation process.
Law360 | July 09, 2015
Boston Commercial Litigation partners Matt McLaughlin and George Skelly authored this column discussing the “case revival” trend following U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Omnicare Inc. v. Laborers District Council Construction Industry Pension Fund.
Providence Business News | July 06, 2015
Providence Commercial Litigation counsel Steven Richard authored this guest column discussing the Rhode Island Identity Theft Protection Act of 2015.
Rochester Business Journal | June 15, 2015
Rochester Business Transactions partner Jeff LaBarge and Rochester Commercial Litigation partner Chris Thomas authored this article on college sexual assault and associated legislation.
The Recorder | June 15, 2015
This feature Q&A highlights efforts by San Francisco commercial litigation associate Cameron Cloar-Zavaleta to secure FAA permission for clients for commercial drone use.
Rochester Business Journal | June 12, 2015
Rochester Commercial Litigation associate Kate Martinez is quoted in this article on the use of arbitration in international disputes.
The New York Times | June 10, 2015
This feature article focuses on a recent U.S. District Court ruling in favor of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection Foundation and the Kingdom of Spain in an artwork dispute that spanned a decade. Los Angeles commercial litigation partners Thad Stauber and Sarah André represented the Foundation in this dispute.
Government Contracting Law Report | June 10, 2015
In the second of this two-part column, Washington, DC, partner and leader of the firm’s Government Contracts team Vince Napoleon and Rochester Commercial Litigation counsel Kevin Saunders discuss the increasing the number of suspensions and debarments among government contractors.
Law360 | June 09, 2015
San Francisco Labor & Employment associate Danielle Kleinman and San Francisco commercial litigation associate Cameron Cloar-Zavaleta authored this column discussing California’s day-of-rest law.
Law360 | June 04, 2015
This feature story notes New York and other defendants’ request to the Second Circuit to uphold the dismissal of the Shinnecock Indian Nation’s complaint saying the appeals court’s precedent of denying such tribal land claims is well-settled. Long Island commercial litigation partner Michael Cohen is identified among the appellees’ counsel.
Product Liability Law & Strategy | June 01, 2015
Buffalo Commercial Litigation partner Viv Quinn and associate Lynnette Nogueras-Trummer authored this column examining damages models for food-labeling class action complaints.
Wall Street Journal | May 28, 2015
Providence Commercial Litigation counsel Steven Richard is quoted in this article discussing how state laws on social media are impacting employer-employee relations in the absence of an overarching federal law.
Buffalo Law Journal | May 25, 2015
Buffalo Commercial Litigation partner John Weinholtz is featured throughout this article discussing potential future updates to the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Law360 | May 19, 2015
Albany Health Care partner Laurie Cohen and Albany Commercial Litigation associate Jena Rotheim coauthored this article on whether New York’s state’s highest court is willing to significantly expand the scope of individuals to whom medical providers owe a duty.
WBUR-FM (NPR Boston) | May 15, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly discusses the jury’s death penalty decision in the Tsarnaev trial.
Albany Business Review | May 13, 2015
Albany Commercial Litigation associate Leah Threatte Bojnowski is among this year’s “40 Under 40” class.
Daily Herald | May 12, 2015
Chicago Commercial Litigation partner John Ruskusky is named as a board member in this article highlighting the newest additions to the DuPage Children Museum’s board of directors.
WXXI News | May 11, 2015
Rochester Commercial Litigation partner Chris Thomas is one of the featured panelists for a discussion on possible New York State campus sexual assault legislation.
Rochester Business Journal | May 08, 2015
Rochester Business Transactions partner Jeff LaBarge and San Francisco Commercial Litigation associate Cameron Cloar-Zavaleta authored this column discussing trends in unmanned aircraft systems legislation and potential opportunities for businesses.
Government Contracting Law Report | May 01, 2015
Washington, DC, partner and leader of the firm’s Government Contracts team Vince Napoleon and Rochester Commercial Litigation counsel Kevin Saunders coauthored this column, the first of two in this series, on how the current environment is increasing the number of suspensions and debarments among government contractors.
Chicago Bar Association (CBA) Record | May 01, 2015
Chicago commercial litigation partner Maura Neville co-authored this column discussing the impact of Illinois’ medical marijuana law on employers and their existing programs.
Law360 | April 24, 2015
Providence Commercial Litigation counsel Steven Richard is quoted in this article discussing the use of social media—including LinkedIn and Twitter—for class notices.
WBZ-TV (CBS Boston) | April 20, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly discusses the next steps for the Boston Marathon bombing trial, which is set to resume following the city’s annual 26.2 mile run.
Albany Business Review | April 17, 2015
Albany office managing partner Andy Rose is featured in this weekly Q&A with local business leaders. In the profile, Andy discusses his career path and practice, the outlook for the legal sector and how Albany can develop in the future.
Law360 | April 15, 2015
Los Angeles Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Jason Gonzalez and Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense associate Eric Walz authored this article on claims against businesses handling personal data within the European Union based on an expanded interpretation of the Data Privacy Act.
American Lawyer | April 08, 2015
This coverage highlights the arrival of San Francisco Commercial Litigation counsel John Foust and San Francisco M&A and Corporate Transactions partner Tom Gaynor.
National Law Journal | April 01, 2015
Rochester Commercial Litigation partner David Tennant is quoted in this article discussing the proposal by the Judicial Conference's Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules to limit appellate briefs.
Law360 | March 30, 2015
Buffalo Commercial Litigation partner Sheldon Smith is named among participants in a New York state court commission tasked to overhaul the system's attorney discipline procedures.
WBZ-TV (CBS Boston) | March 30, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone discusses the prosecution's closing and the defense's possible approach in the case against Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Law360 | March 27, 2015
Boston partner and co-leader of the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice Jon Sablone and Boston Commercial Litigation associate Christine Colmey authored this article discussing how a recent Southern District of New York ruling pertaining to the Madoff Ponzi scheme serves as a caution to service providers to funds.
Los Angeles Business Journal | March 26, 2015
Los Angeles Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Jason Gonzalez is quoted in this article discussing the Securities and Exchange Commission’s investigation behind the ousting of the former American Apparel CEO and founder.
Rochester Business Journal | March 20, 2015
Rochester M&A and Corporate Transactions partner Jeff LaBarge, Rochester Commercial Litigation counsel Kevin Saunders, Providence Government Investigations & White Collar Defense counsel Charles Tamuleviz, and Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense associate Emily Sy co-authored this article on trends and compliance in FCPA in light of the DOJ’s increased enforcement efforts.
WBZ-TV (CBS Boston) | March 18, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone discusses the testimony of a friend of accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and additional evidence presented at trial.
Boston Globe | March 15, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Gerry Leone are quoted in this article on how the nature of death penalty cases impacts whether some federal prosecutors are willing to try these cases.
WBZ-TV (CBS Boston) | March 13, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone is interviewed in this coverage recapping the last week of testimony in the Marathon Bombing trial.
Law360 | March 12, 2015
San Francisco Commercial Litigation partner John Foote and associate Blaire Stokes authored this column discussing the impact of the first court decision to allow a claim under the Robinson-Patman Act for discriminating between customers with respect to package size.
BNA's Patent, Trademark & Copyright Journal | March 11, 2015
Silicon Valley IP Litigation partner Shawn Hansen and Chicago IP Counseling & Transactions partner Paul Kitch discuss the Federal Circuit’s precedential opinion reversing a district court's judgment of patent claim invalidity for indefiniteness since the Supreme Court's Nautilus decision.
Boston Business Journal | March 10, 2015
This news brief notes that commercial litigation partner Kevin Fitzgerald has been elected chair of the firm’s Policy Committee.
Law360 | March 05, 2015
San Francisco Commercial Litigation partner Matt Richards and associate Matt Struhar coauthored this column discussing a California court decision recognizing intentional interference claims for second place bidders in public works contracts.
WBZ-TV (CBS Boston) | March 04, 2015
This live Q&A features Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone discussing the first day of the trial of the accused Boston Marathon bomber. Gerry is WBZ’s legal analyst for the trial.
ABA Pretrial Practice & Discovery | March 02, 2015
Providence Commercial Litigation counsel Steven Richard discusses the Second Circuit decision leaving open the door for governmental enforcement of the Commodities Exchange Act’s antifraud provisions.
Boston Globe | March 02, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone is featured throughout this article discussing how courtroom emotions may affect the murder trial of former NFL player Aaron Hernandez.
Boston Globe | February 20, 2015
Manchester partners Dave Vicinanzo and Gordon MacDonald are included in this article featuring the top 100 political activists in New Hampshire.
Law360 | February 18, 2015
San Francisco Commercial Litigation associate Cameron Cloar is quoted in this story discussing the potential impact of the FAA’s new guidelines for unmanned aircrafts on businesses with plans to use drones.
Rochester Business Journal | February 13, 2015
M&A and Corporate Transactions partners Jeff LaBarge and Alexandra Lopez-Casero and Commercial Litigation counsel Alycia Ziarno authored this column on the business implications of easing Cuba sanctions.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | February 12, 2015
Chicago Madison Labor & Employment partner Frank Saibert authored this column discussing a U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in an employee retaliation trial.
Boston Globe | February 12, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone is quoted in this article discussing the multiple charges against accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
WBZ-TV (CBS Boston) | February 12, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone discusses a federal appeals court decision to hear arguments about whether to relocate the trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev out of Boston.
Boston Globe | February 12, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone is quoted throughout this column discussing immunity for the fiancée of former NFL player Aaron Hernandez in his murder trial.
Daily Record | February 09, 2015
Rochester Commercial Litigation partner David Tennant is quoted in this article on the report by a New York State Bar Association task force on gun violence.
Boston Globe | February 07, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly is quoted in this story on James “Whitey” Bulger who is “up to his old tricks” even while serving time.
Boston Globe | February 05, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone is quoted in this article on developments in the murder trial of former NFL player Aaron Hernandez.
WBUR (NPR Boston) | February 04, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly is quoted in this article on the jury selection process in the trial of accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Law360 | February 03, 2015
San Francisco Commercial Litigation partner Matt Richards authored this article discussing a California appeals court decision that raises questions regarding the circumstances under which California public entities may withhold retention on public works projects.
Law360 | January 30, 2015
Washington, DC, Commercial Litigation and Government Contracts partner Vince Napoleon and Washington, DC, IP Litigation staff attorney Diana Vilmenay authored this column on the potential impacts of new developments in U.S./Cuba relations on Cuban infrastructure growth.
Boston Globe | January 29, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone is quoted in this article examining the murder trial of former NFL player Aaron Hernandez.
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly | January 26, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone is quoted in this article examining the case of the accused Boston Marathon bomber.
Buffalo News | January 25, 2015
Buffalo Commercial Litigation counsel Laurie Bloom, president of the Erie County Bar Association, is quoted in this story on how Buffalo-area law firms are reaching beyond the local community in terms of their client base and work.
Daily Messenger | January 23, 2015
Rochester Commercial Litigation associate Terence Robinson is featured in this profile following his appointment as the chairman of the Canandaigua Town Board’s Zoning Board of Appeals.
Westlaw Journal Aviation | January 22, 2015
Partner and co-leader of the Commercial Litigation practice Joe Ortego and Long Island Commercial Litigation associate Tom Mealiffe co-authored this column discussing courts’ recent application of the Montreal Convention to cases involving in-flight medical emergencies.
Law360 | January 21, 2015
A team of Commercial Litigation attorneys including Albany partner Dan Hurteau, Manchester associate Anthony Galdieri, Albany associate Jena Rotheim and Washington, DC, associate Angela Buckner co-authored this article discussing the omnibus spending bill that allows for state implementation of existing medical marijuana laws.
Law360 | January 20, 2015
Silicon Valley IP Litigation partner Shawn Hansen and Chicago IP Counseling & Transactions partner Paul Kitch discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to cast aside the Federal Circuit's long-standing rule that all district court claim construction rulings must be reviewed anew on appeal.
WBZ-TV (CBS Boston) | January 20, 2015
This coverage quotes Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone discussing critical issues surrounding the jury selection process in the Boston Marathon bombing suspect’s trial.
Associated Press | January 15, 2015
The University of Massachusetts-Amherst has ended a program allowing campus police to use students as drug informants. The following coverage notes former Middlesex County District Attorney and Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone led the University’s review of the program.
New Hampshire Public Radio | January 12, 2015
Manchester Commercial Litigation partner Gordon MacDonald discusses the potential use of dedicated funds by lawmakers to balance the budget.
Boston Globe | January 12, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone discusses the civic duty required of the 18 people chosen to decide the fate of the accused Boston Marathon bomber—a far heavier burden than most jurors are asked to bear.
WCVB-TV (ABC Boston) | January 12, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar defense partner Brian Kelly discusses the impact of social media posts by potential jurors or other related persons on the trial of the accused Boston Marathon bomber.
Long Island Business News | January 12, 2015
Long Island Commercial Litigation associate Thomas Mealiffe is quoted in this article discussing changes to the litigation process as directed by the New York Supreme Court and how these could impact local law firms.
Rochester Business Journal | January 09, 2015
Rochester Commercial Litigation partner Chris Thomas and Rochester Labor & Employment associate Joe Carello are quoted in this article discussing how businesses can defend against fraud.
Boston Globe | January 07, 2015
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly is quoted in this article on a new bill signed by Massachusetts Governor Patrick providing municipal police departments with information on drivers with suspended or revoked licenses. Brian is noted as counsel for a Sharon, MA, resident who pushed for this legislation following his daughter’s death.
The Art Newspaper | January 07, 2015
Los Angeles Commercial Litigation partner and head of the firm’s Art & Cultural Institutions team Thad Stauber is quoted in this column discussing the futures of the single-donor museum following the passing of the founder. The coverage notes Thad arranged San Francisco Museum of Modern Art’s 100-year loan of the world renowned Don and Doris Fisher Collection.
WBZ-TV (CBS Boston) | January 05, 2015
This coverage features Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone, the TV station’s legal analyst for the trial for the accused Boston Marathon bombing suspect, discussing the jury selection and likeliness of a lengthy process.
Wall Street Journal | January 04, 2015
This coverage quotes Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone discussing the federal appeal court decision refusing to postpone jury selection or change the location of the trial of the accused Boston Marathon bombing suspect. He also discusses ways the defense and the prosecution will attempt to portray the suspect.
Law360 | January 02, 2015
Boston partner and co-leader of the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice Jon Sablone and Boston Commercial Litigation associate Danielle McLaughlin authored this column discussing the 2014 year in Madoff-related rulings.
Journal of Bankruptcy Law | January 01, 2015
Boston partner & co-leader of the Commercial Litigation practice Jon Sablone and Boston Commercial Litigation associate Danielle McLaughlin authored this column discussing a Second Circuit panel ruling with potential implications for offshore feeder funds currently in liquidation and are seeking to sell their SIPA claims against the bankruptcy estate of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC.
Product Liability Law & Strategy | January 01, 2015
Buffalo Commercial Litigation partner Viv Quinn and Manchester Commercial Litigation associate Anthony Galdieri authored this column discussing consumer class actions have challenged the labeling of food and beverage products as "All Natural," "100% Natural" or some variant.
Boston Globe | December 26, 2014
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly is quoted in this article discussing U.S. District Judge George A. O’Toole Jr., the presiding judge in the trial of the accused Boston Marathon bombing suspect.
Boston Globe | December 18, 2014
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly, former head of the public corruption unit of the U.S. attorney’s office in Boston, discusses allegations that the pharmacists who ran the New England Compounding Center essentially ran the company like a criminal enterprise.
WBZ-TV (CBS Boston) | December 18, 2014
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone discusses the final pre-trial hearing for accused Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Set to begin January 5, Gerry is WBZ’s legal analyst for the trial.
Law360 | December 15, 2014
Washington, DC, Commercial Litigation partner Vince Napoleon and Washington, DC, IP Litigation staff attorney Diana Vilmenay authored this column discussing the Department of Defense’s counterfeit parts rule.
CSO | December 15, 2014
San Francisco Commercial Litigation partner Karl Belgum is quoted in this article on the implications of a Minnesota federal court's decision regarding Target’s data breach litigation indicating expansive retailer liability for stolen credit card data.
Rochester Business Journal | December 12, 2014
Rochester office managing partner and Commercial Litigation partner Carolyn Nussbaum is quoted throughout this feature story discussing the importance of strong training and compliance programs.
Antitrust Law Daily | December 11, 2014
This coverage notes an Arkansas federal district court ruling transferring Applied Energy of AR-LA-MS, Inc. v. Pall Corp. to the federal district court in New York pursuant to the parties’ agreement. Co-leader of the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice group Joe Ortego and Long Island Commercial Litigation associate Juan Luis Garcia represented Pall Corp.
WBZ Radio AM 1030 | December 08, 2014
This coverage notes the announcement by the Revere Tornado Relief Fund of distribution of allocations for those impacted by the tornado which hit the town outside Boston earlier this year. Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone is quoted as executive director and administrator for the fund.
Boston Globe | December 08, 2014
This coverage notes the announcement by the Revere Tornado Relief Fund of distribution of allocations for those impacted by the tornado which hit the town outside Boston earlier this year. Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone is quoted as executive director and administrator for the fund.
Boston Herald | December 02, 2014
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone is quoted in this feature story on the list of more than 300 people identified by the prosecution as “potential witnesses” in the Aaron Hernandez murder trial.
SearchCIO | December 01, 2014
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone is quoted in this article as moderator of a panel of financial, security and legal experts at a recent MIT Sloan CFO Summit. The article focuses on the pressures felt by C-suite executives as data breaches mount discussed at the summit.
Forbes | November 27, 2014
San Francisco Commercial Litigation associate Cameron Cloar is quoted in this story on the potential clarity coming in the form of U.S. federal government regulations for unmanned aircrafts (or “drones”).
State House News Service | November 25, 2014
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone, former Middlesex district attorney, is named as a member of Attorney General-elect Maura Healey’s transition team.
Democrat and Chronicle | November 25, 2014
Mentioned in this article are some of Rochester Commercial Litigation partner Chris Thomas’ arguments on behalf of Democrat & Chronicle in an ongoing case regarding the publication’s Freedom of Information Law request for license plate data.
Rochester Business Journal | November 21, 2014
Rochester M&A and Corporate Transactions partner Jeff LaBarge and Rochester Commercial Litigation associate Terence Robinson collaborated on this column discussing 10 practical ideas to safeguard trade secrets.
Law360 | November 20, 2014
Washington, DC, Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Grayson Yeargin and associate Emily Harlan authored this column on the settlement between the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and Wind River Systems Inc., and the larger implications that BIS may be tightening the reins on encryption exports.
Contract Management | November 14, 2014
Washington, DC, Commercial Litigation and Government Contracts partner Vince Napoleon authored this article discussing consequences government contractors could face for failing to meet compliance and ethics obligations.
The Daily Record (Rochester, NY) | November 06, 2014
Immediate past New York State Bar Association president Dave Schraver and Commercial Litigation partner Sheldon Smith are featured within this special section honoring the 2014 attorneys of the year.
Buffalo Law Journal | November 06, 2014
This Q&A is conducted with partner Sheldon Smith. The profile notes Sheldon's practice and his community involvement including his Catholic Health System Board of Directors position. Sheldon also addresses the need to understand a client’s business, the importance of corporate diversity, and how attorneys can prepare clients for the future.
Law360 | November 03, 2014
Providence Commercial Litigation associate Britt Killian authored this column noting that while circuit court decisions do not yet establish a clear privacy right in one’s sexual orientation, they do suggest such a right is emerging.
The Legal Intelligencer | October 31, 2014
New York City partner and leader of the firm’s Franchise & Distribution practice Craig Tractenberg and Washington, DC, IP Litigation and Franchise & Distribution associate Keri McWilliams authored this piece discussing important data security issues for the franchise industry.
Virginia Lawyers Weekly | October 28, 2014
This coverage notes a Court of Appeals ruling nullifying a woman’s appeal of a trial court award under a prenuptial agreement in Loewinger v. Estate of Stephen Jay Loewinger. Washington, DC, Commercial Litigation partner Vernon Johnson is noted as counsel for the appellee.
Boston Globe | October 28, 2014
A friend of the accused Boston Marathon bomber was found guilty of lying to investigators. Former state and federal prosecutor and Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone is quoted discussing the implications of the verdict for bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Law360 | October 27, 2014
Providence Commercial Litigation counsel Steve Richard and associate Britt Killian authored this column discussing when there is the possibility of being served via social media.
Law360 | October 27, 2014
Boston IP Litigation partner Maia Harris, Boston Commercial Litigation partner Fred Kelly and Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense law clerk Charles Dell'Anno authored this article discussing the application of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Pom Wonderful LLC v. The Coca-Cola Company to Lanham Act challenges related to drug labeling and marketing.
Law360 | October 21, 2014
This story notes the Connecticut Supreme Court ruling in Connecticut Insurance Guaranty Association v. Joshua Drown et al. upholding a lower court’s ruling that the insurer's breach of its duty to defend a medical malpractice suit before going insolvent does not halt the Connecticut Insurance Guaranty Association from suing over its coverage obligations. Boston Commercial Litigation and Insurance associate Kurt Mullen is identified as representing the Connecticut Insurance Guaranty Association.
Buffalo Business First | October 21, 2014
Buffalo Commercial Litigation partner Sheldon Smith’s appointment to the Catholic Health System board of directors is noted in this news brief.
American Lawyer | October 18, 2014
This coverage highlights the arrival of Chicago Commercial Litigation partner Bill Meyer and Chicago M&A and Corporate Transactions partner Randy Perkins.
Rochester Business Journal | October 17, 2014
Rochester office managing partner and Commercial Litigation partner Carolyn Nussbaum is named among the 10 finalists for the 2015 Athena Award recognizing women who are achievers in the workplace and give back to the community.
Bloomberg News | October 17, 2014
This coverage highlights the arrival of Chicago Commercial Litigation partner Bill Meyer and Chicago M&A and Corporate Transactions partner Randy Perkins.
Law360 | October 15, 2014
This coverage highlights the arrival of Chicago Commercial Litigation partner Bill Meyer and Chicago M&A and Corporate Transactions partner Randy Perkins.
ACA Insight | October 13, 2014
New York City Government Investigations & White Collar Defense counsel Brad Mirkin provides commentary in this feature story discussing prosecutions and settlements that may be indicators of future SEC scrutiny that will affect all advisers.
Boston Globe | October 11, 2014
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone is quoted in this article discussing the defense being used by a friend of the accused Boston Marathon bomber.
Law360 | October 10, 2014
Partner and Commercial Litigation practice group co-leader Jon Sablone, Providence counsel Steven Richard and Rochester associate Kevin Saunders authored this column discussing the foundational prerequisites to authenticate and admit website evidence that must be developed before presentation at trial.
Daily Journal | October 08, 2014
San Francisco IP Litigation partner Ron Lopez provides commentary in this feature story on the ongoing patent trial involving Apple.
Law360 | October 07, 2014
This feature story highlights the arrival of Los Angeles IP Counseling & Transactions partners Staci Jennifer Riordan and Julian Petty. The coverage notes that Staci Jennifer will lead our fashion law team after having spearheaded Fox’s group and Julian will focus his practice on providing strategic career and business guidance to clients in the music, TV, film, new media and book publishing industries.
Law360 | October 03, 2014
New York City Government Investigations & White Collar Defense counsel Brad Mirkin provides commentary in this article on the departure of a top enforcement official, Emily Gordy, from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
The Boston Globe | September 29, 2014
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly is quoted in this article on federal authorities’ plans to call Bulger’s girlfriend before a grand jury in an effort to locate possible hidden assets.
Forbes | September 29, 2014
Providence partner and leader of the firm’s Privacy & Data Protection team Linn Freedman provides commentary in this column on understanding and adhering to HIPAA across the entire digital health ecosystem.
Providence Business News | September 29, 2014
Providence Commercial Litigation counsel Steven Richard authored this column discussing the protection of the attorney-client privilege in internal investigations.
Buffalo Business First | September 29, 2014
Buffalo Commercial Litigation partner Susan Roney and counsel Laurie Bloom are listed among attorneys honored as the 2014 Legal Elite of Western New York.
Daily Journal | September 26, 2014
San Francisco Commercial Litigation associate Cameron Cloar is quoted in this story on the Federal Aviation Administration’s recent decision to grant the use of drones by select photo and video production companies.
WFXT-TV | September 25, 2014
In this interview, Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Gerry Leone discusses the Iraqi’s Prime Minister’s claim about an ISIS terrorist plot against subway systems in the U.S. and Paris.
CNN | September 19, 2014
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly, prosecutor in the James “Whitey” Bulger case, participates in this panel discussion following a preview presentation of CNN’s documentary: Whitey: US v. James J. Bulger. Click here to see the video clip.
Law360 | September 19, 2014
Providence Commercial Litigation counsel Steven Richard authored this column discussing the issue of a social media user’s anonymity.
The Recorder | September 19, 2014
San Francisco Commercial Litigation partner John Foote is quoted in this article about law firms taking on more antitrust plaintiff cases.
Affordable Housing Finance | September 16, 2014
Washington, DC, Commercial Litigation partner Le Dolan authored this column discussing the three stages of a limited liability company’s demise.
Law360 | September 08, 2014
Washington, DC, Government Contacts and Commercial Litigation partner Vince Napoleon and Washington, DC, Commercial Litigation associate Katherine Bastian discuss new Department of Defense guidelines which contain various techniques and examples for developing acquisition strategies that combat constraint on competition.
Westlaw Journal | September 08, 2014
This coverage highlights Freeplay Music Inc. v. Streetside Classics—a lawsuit over alleged use of copyrighted songs. Partner and leader of the IP Litigation practice Jason Kravitz and Long Island Commercial Litigation associate Seth Berman are noted as plaintiffs’ counsel.
Law360 | September 02, 2014
Rochester Commercial Litigation partner David Tennant, who helped develop New York’s revised privilege log practice, provides third-party commentary in this feature article.
Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst | September 01, 2014
Boston partner and co-leader of the Commercial Litigation practice Jon Sablone provides commentary on implications of the European Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive for U.S. private equity firms.
Pratt's Journal of Bankruptcy Law | September 01, 2014
Boston partner and co-leader of the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice Jon Sablone and Boston Commercial Litigation associate Danielle McLaughlin authored this article on a decision that the Madoff bankruptcy trustee may not use the U.S. bankruptcy code extraterritorially to claw back funds transferred by foreign feeder funds to their customers.
Forbes | August 25, 2014
This column discusses the impact of Community Health System’s data breach. Partner and leader of the firm’s Privacy & Data Security team Linn Freedman acts as a third-party source.
Law360 | August 19, 2014
Boston partner and co-leader of the Commercial Litigation practice Jon Sablone and Boston Commercial Litigation associate Danielle McLaughlin authored this column discussing the impact of a decision that Bernard L. Madoff bankruptcy trustee Irving Picard may not block two large settlements involving Madoff feeder funds.
Health Data Management | August 19, 2014
Partner and leader of the firm’s Privacy & Data Protection group Linn Freedman provides third-party commentary on Community Health Systems’ data breach of protected health information.
Law360 | August 18, 2014
Boston partner and co-leader of the Commercial Litigation practice Jon Sablone discusses Irving Picard, who has recovered more than $9 billion for victims of the Bernard L. Madoff Ponzi scheme, but has suffered judicial backlash against his tactics.
Rochester Business Journal | August 15, 2014
This guest column authored by Rochester M&A and Corporate Transactions partner Jeff LaBarge, Rochester Commercial Litigation partner David Tennant and Commercial Litigation associate Brian Jacek focuses on the Fisher v. University of Texas affirmative action case and how it could affect colleges and universities in the Rochester area.
Law360 | August 05, 2014
Washington, DC, Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Grayson Yeargin, Washington, DC, Commercial Litigation and Government Contracts partner Vince Napoleon and Washington, DC, Commercial Litigation associate Katherine Bastian discuss steps companies doing business with the government should take as they are facing new cybersecurity requirements.
Directors & Boards | August 01, 2014
Partner Linn Freedman, member of the board of directors of Roger Williams University and Roger Williams Law School, is featured among the publication’s ninth annual class of directors to watch.
Financier Worldwide | August 01, 2014
Commercial Litigation co-leader and partner Jon Sablone provides commentary about how buyers and sellers can help avoid disuptes with each other or with another group of interested parties post-acquisitions.
Law360 | July 25, 2014
This feature story focuses on some of the most prominent banking rulings and resolutions in 2014. DC Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Grayson Yeargin discusses BNP Paribas’ agreement to pay just under $9 billion to federal and New York state regulators to settle violation of U.S. sanctions claims.
Law360 | July 25, 2014
Buffalo Commercial Litigation associate Tracey Ehlers, Buffalo Commercial Litigation partner Viv Quinn, and Chicago IP Counseling & Transactions partner Janet Garetto discuss federal courts’ increased attention to the ascertainability of class members especially in the food and beverage industries where consumers do not typically retain receipts.
The Legal Intelligencer | July 25, 2014
New York City partner and leader of the Franchise & Distribution practice Craig Tractenberg discusses efforts by the International Franchise Association (IFA) and five franchisees seeking to block a law to increase Seattle's minimum wage given its potential impact on the franchise method of doing business.
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