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October 14, 2024 | The Recorder

Attorney of the Year Finalist: Paul Loh, Willenken

Loh led a Willenken team that won a $505.6 million award for AbbVie Pharmaceuticals in a breach-of-contract dispute with drugmaker Takeda, believed to be the largest such verdict by a minority-owned firm.

By Michelle Morgante

6 minute read

October 14, 2024 | The Recorder

Meet the Finalists for California's 2024 Attorney of the Year Honor

Winners in each category will be announced at the California Legal Awards ceremony on Oct. 15 at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles.

By Michelle Morgante

2 minute read

October 09, 2024 | The Recorder

Band Limp Bizkit, Fred Durst Sue Universal Music Group Over Unpaid Royalties

The acclaimed rap rock band, which is experiencing a revival through online streaming, alleges UMG deliberately concealed millions of dollars in royalties.

By Michelle Morgante

6 minute read

October 08, 2024 | The Recorder

U.S. District Court Grants Preliminary Approval to NCAA $2.78B Settlement

The settlement would resolve three major antitrust lawsuits filed against the NCAA. The value of new payments and benefits to college athletes is expected to exceed $20 billion over 10 years.

By Eddie Pells/AP

5 minute read

October 08, 2024 | The Recorder

VantageScore Files Suit Against Former Data Scientist Who Wiped Company Laptop

The Bay Area company alleges its former vice president of data science and innovation saved confidential information to other devices before resetting his work laptop, wiping it of all files.

By Michelle Morgante

4 minute read

October 01, 2024 | The Recorder

Silicon Valley Group Wins $30.5M Patent Infringement Claim Over Amazon Web Services

A Kramer Levin team led by Paul Andre secured the win for Acceleration Bay in a U.S. district court in Delaware.

By Michelle Morgante

3 minute read

October 01, 2024 | The Recorder

Sheppard Mullin's John Keville: 'Credibility' Key to $71.4M Verdict in OMG Girlz Trial

Sheppard Mullin Houston Office Managing Partner John Keville's team scored a victory for the Atlanta-based pop group in the case's third trial over trade dress infringement.

By Michelle Morgante

6 minute read

September 30, 2024 | The Recorder

Joint Marvel, DC Trademark of 'Super Hero' Canceled Amid Challenge by Creator of 'Superbabies'

Attorney Adam Adler petitioned for cancellation of Marvel and DC Comics' trademarks, contending the "super hero" terms were generic. "What Marvel and DC were doing is really just the opposite and contrary to the values of their own heroes," he said.

By Michelle Morgante

6 minute read

September 26, 2024 | The Recorder

Managing Partners Survey: Tell Us About How the Past Year Went

The annual survey of managing partners informs our annual report on issues most important to California law firms. All responses are CONFIDENTIAL. See the survey link below.

By Michelle Morgante

1 minute read

September 26, 2024 | The Recorder

Google expert at antitrust trial says ad-dollar competition is underestimated

The testimony from economist Mark Israel comes as Google wraps up its defense in the third week of an antitrust trial that began earlier this month in Alexandria, Virginia.

By Matthew Barakat/AP

4 minute read