Bird Marella Wins Ninth Circuit Appeal in False Claims Act Suit for TruConnect
On December 22, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed an order dismissing a False Claims Act (“FCA”) lawsuit brought against mobile virtual network …
January 5, 2024
Go to the postBird Marella Wins Complete IP Defense Verdict in Federal Jury Trial for Pentius
On November 8, 2023, following a nearly two-week trial, and just a few hours of deliberations, a federal jury in Orange County, California returned a complete defense verdict …
November 10, 2023
Go to the postAriel Neuman Named a Top 100 Lawyer by Daily Journal
Principal Ariel Neuman has been named a Top 100 Lawyer by the Daily Journal. The annual publication recognizes the top practitioners considered “leaders in the California legal community.” …
September 6, 2023
Go to the postBenjamin Gluck Authors Daily Journal Article Discussing False Claims Act Litigation
Bird Marella principal Benjamin N. Gluck recently authored the article, “Developments in Federal False Claims Act Litigation,” featured in the Daily Journal‘s June 2023 issue of Top Health …
July 5, 2023
Go to the postBird Marella Wins Tortious Interference Lawsuit for Investment Banker in Cannabis Dispute
Bird Marella principal Elliot C. Harvey Schatmeier, along with Cole Schotz, P.C., won a judgment in favor of their client Young America Capital LLC (“YAC”) in a business …
June 30, 2023
Go to the postThomas 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
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