Thomas Freeman Wins Unanimous Decision in California Court of Appeal for TruConnect Communications
Bird Marella principal Thomas R. Freeman persuaded the California Court of Appeal to reverse a trial court ruling against client TruConnect Communications. TruConnect provides free telephone services to …
June 7, 2023
Go to the postBerlinski, Nessim, and Cherlow Recognized by Variety’s 2023 Legal Impact Report
Variety named principals John Berlinski, Ron Nessim, and Julia Cherlow to its highly regarded 2023 Legal Impact Report. The annual report recognizes the top lawyers in Hollywood entrusted …
April 19, 2023
Go to the postThe Hollywood Reporter Names John Berlinski to Top 100 Power Lawyers List
The Hollywood Reporter has named principal John Berlinski to its annual Power Lawyers list, recognizing “the 100 most influential attorneys in the entertainment industry.” John is one of …
April 12, 2023
Go to the postBird Marella Wins Complete Dismissal of Pandora’s Multimillion-Dollar Antitrust Counterclaim in Comedy Copyright Licensing Suit
On April 5, 2023, a Bird Marella team led by principal Oliver Rocos, including principal Timothy Yoo and associate Miri Gold, with co-counsel Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP, …
April 12, 2023
Go to the postGary Lincenberg and Michael Landman Speak at 38th Annual National Institute on White Collar Crime
Bird Marella principal Gary S. Lincenberg and associate Michael C. Landman were featured speakers at the 38th Annual National Institute on White Collar Crime, hosted by the American …
March 10, 2023
Go to the postDaily Journal Awards Bird Marella with Top Defense Verdict of 2022
Bird Marella has been awarded the Top Defense Verdict of 2022 by the Daily Journal for the firm’s victory in Strategic Partners, Inc. v. FIGS, Inc., recognizing the largest …
February 17, 2023
Go to the postMark Drooks and Sharon Mayer Win Dismissal of Legal Malpractice Case Brought Against Michigan-Based Law Firm
Bird Marella principals Mark Drooks and Sharon Mayer won dismissal of a legal malpractice case brought against a Michigan-based AmLaw200 firm and one of its partners in the …
January 31, 2023
Go to the postBird Marella Principal Benjamin Gluck and Associate Alexander H. Tran Win Dismissal of Criminal Complaint
Alexander Tran argued and won a motion to dismiss a criminal complaint alleging failure to report suspected elder abuse. In a matter of first impression, Mr. Tran convinced …
January 31, 2023
Go to the postPrincipal Ekwan Rhow Named Leading Commercial Litigator by Daily Journal
Bird Marella principal Ekwan Rhow has been chosen as a Leading Commercial Litigator by the Daily Journal — joining a select group of the nation’s go-to trial lawyers and …
January 26, 2023
Go to the postBird Marella Wins Complete Dismissal of Criminal Healthcare Fraud Cases
Bird Marella principals Benjamin Gluck and Elliot Harvey Schatmeier won complete dismissals in two criminal healthcare fraud cases. In 2017, the Orange County District Attorney charged two doctors …
January 13, 2023
Go to the postRon Nessim and Julia Cherlow Author Profit Participation Chapter in LexisNexis Entertainment Law & Litigation Textbook
Principals Ron Nessim and Julia Cherlow authored the “Profit Participation Claims” chapter in the recently published 2023-2024 edition of Entertainment Law & Litigation for LexisNexis. As “top lawyers …
January 12, 2023
Go to the postBird Marella Secures Complete Victory in $40 Million FINRA Arbitration
Bird Marella attorneys Mark T. Drooks, Elliot C. Harvey Schatmeier, and Alexander H. Tran recently obtained a complete defense victory for a brokerage firm in a FINRA arbitration …
December 20, 2022
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