Nessim to Speak at ABA White Collar Conference
Bird Marella Principal Ronald J. Nessim will be speaking/moderating a panel entitled “Recent Trials: Kilpatrick, Newman and Nosal” at the ABA National Institute on White Collar Crime in …
January 14, 2014
Go to the postLincenberg Achieves Favorable Settlement for Client in High-Profile Securities Fraud Case
After hanging the jury twice in a high profile securities fraud prosecution of a CFO in the Southern District of New York (click here for more), all counts …
December 13, 2013
Go to the postGluck Webinar “Prescription Audits: When the DEA or AG Come Knocking”
Principal Benjamin N. Gluck was a speaker on the November 2013 webinar “Prescription Audits: When the DEA or AG Come Knocking; Anticipating and Responding to Heightened Investigations of …
December 13, 2013
Go to the postGary Lincenberg Comments on Allegations of Herbalife Pyramid Scheme in Los Angeles Business Journal
Principal Gary Lincenberg was quoted in the article, “Heavyweights in Final Rounds of Herbalife Fight” published by the Los Angeles Business Journal discussing whether Herbalife, the multi-level marketer …
November 26, 2013
Go to the postU.K. Proposes to Jail Doctors for “Willful Negligence” – Outcry Ensues (But It’s Already the Law in California)
According to various media sources including Time Magazine, after a scandal showing terrible care at a U.K. hospital, the British government is proposing a law that would provide …
November 20, 2013
Go to the postTwo Items About Nursing Homes – $48m and Cameras
First, a large settlement ($48 million) from a nursing home operator on allegations that they non-necessary services and services not rendered. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office: The …
November 19, 2013
Go to the postPharmacy Audits Webinar
I am pleased to announce that I will be speaking in an upcoming Strafford live webinar, “Prescription Audits: When the DEA or AG Come Knocking” scheduled for Thursday, …
November 17, 2013
Go to the postFrom the Courtroom – Judge Wu indicates that he’s likely to enjoin SB 863
On November 4, Central District of California Judge George Wu indicated that he is inclined to enjoin the workers compensation lien activation fee contained in California’s SB 863. …
November 11, 2013
Go to the postDoes this get you angry?
According to the Dallas Morning Articles: A former Texas prosecutor charged over a wrongful murder conviction agreed to a 10-day jail sentence Friday, accepting the punishment in front …
November 11, 2013
Go to the postFunny moment from SB 863 hearing
I forgot to mention a funny moment from the Workers Comp SB 863 hearing in front of Judge Wu. Counsel for the plaintiffs was arguing that the exempt …
November 11, 2013
Go to the postRonald J. Nessim Authors Article Weighing Pros and Cons of Asserting Your Fifth Amendment Right in California Lawyer
Bird Marella Principal Ronald J. Nessim authored the article, “Taking the Fifth” published by California Lawyer discussing the advantages and disadvantages of asserting the Fifth Amendment privilege against …
November 7, 2013
Go to the postBird Marella Principals Named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2014 List
Bird Marella Principals Terry W. Bird, Gary S. Lincenberg, Vincent J. Marella and Ronald J. Nessim were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2014 edition of …
November 1, 2013
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