NIXON PEABODY - Key Persons
This article quotes Providence Office Managing Partner Andrew Prescott and Labor and Employment partner Stacie Collier on the steps Nixon Peabody is taking to increase diversity among attorneys and the changes they have seen in the profession over time.
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- Providence Corporate Partner
Providence Corporate partner Adam Gwaltney weighs in on the implication of force majeure clauses, particularly in cross-border contracts. These boilerplate clauses are becoming a popular topic as businesses consider the possibility they may not be able to fill contractual obligations as a result of coronavirus.
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- San Francisco Affordable Housing & Real Estate Partner
San Francisco Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Alison Torbitt contributed this article on how the California Environmental Protection Agency's vapor intrusion guidance may impact residential development on the state's brownfields.
San Francisco Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Alison Torbitt wrote this contributed article analyzing the increasing appetite among employees and investors for corporate social responsibility and environmental, social and governance standards. Alison also writes about how companies' general counsels can participate in these initiatives.
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- Long Island Office Managing Partner
- Office Managing Partner
Long Island office managing partner Allan Cohen, of the Healthcare group, is honored as one of the top 25 legal professionals "who exemplify the region's best and brightest legal minds."00000 Allan's profile includes background details on his impactful client and pro bono work.
Long Island office managing partner Allan Cohen is quoted throughout this article that looks at Nixon Peabody's strategic response to the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the firm's robust emergency preparedness and business continuity plans.
Managing partner and CEO Andrew Glincher, Director of Diversity and Inclusion Rekha Chiruvolu, and Providence Office Managing Partner Andrew Prescott provide commentary in this profile highlighting Nixon Peabody's diversity and inclusion efforts. At Thursday's Providence Business News Diversity & Inclusion Summit, NP was honored as the award winner in the Legal Services category.
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- Manchester Office Managing Partner
- Office Managing Partner
Manchester office managing partner Andrew Share, of the Corporate group, contributed this article, which provides several suggestions business owners and leaders should consider now to plan for a cyberattack worst-case scenario.
Manchester office managing partner Andrew Share, of the Corporate practice group, contributed this article on tech contracting in the coronavirus era, explaining why now is as good a time as any for businesses to review their contracting procedures.
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- Providence Labor & Employment Senior Counsel
- Providence Office Managing Partner
Providence Labor & Employment senior counsel Andrew Prescott is quoted in this article on the job-search requirement for people receiving unemployment benefits, noting that reinstating the requirement could help send the right message since unemployment benefits are intended to be a short-term cushion until workers find new employment.
Providence office managing partner Andrew Prescott, partner Neal McNamara, and associate Aaron Nadich, all of the Labor & Employment group, are mentioned for representing restaurant management platform provider Upserve in a breach of contract case against a former executive. The judge in the case this week granted Upserve's motion for preliminary injunction and barred the former executive from working at his new employer, an Upserve competitor.
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- Partner / Chair, Litigation Department / San Francisco
Tony Barron represents clients in the construction and real estate development industry, primarily owners and contractors, in contract negotiations, project counseling and dispute resolution. Tony has a distinguished track record of trying cases to successful verdict in construction and other commercial disputes. Tony leads the firm's 325 members of the litigation department practicing in the areas of Complex Commercial Disputes, Financial Restructuring & Bankruptcy, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, and Government Investigations & White Collar Defense.
Tony has been recognized for exceptional standing in the national legal community in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2022 for Construction (California) which states: "Clients praise him as ‘a highly experienced litigator in the field,' noting that he is ‘a great communicator who never loses sight of the big picture.'" He has been listed in Chambers for many years and in prior editions has been described as "very responsive and strategic," "an excellent litigator and a flawless writer," and "a construction expert." "Anthony Barron's commercial litigation practice at Nixon Peabody LLP is best known for successes in construction disputes. He is adept in negotiation, trial and arbitration and has masterminded a number of successful resolutions for clients…"
Tony has been recommended in The Legal 500 United States 2021 editorial for Real estate-Construction (including construction litigation). He has also been recognized in previous years.
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- U.S. Bank Deputy General Counsel
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- Long Island Health Care Associate
Long Island Health Care associate Bianca Lewis contributed this article on the newest changes to the regulations governing the California Consumer Privacy Act and their significance for covered businesses.
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- Commercial Disputes Partner
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- Chicago Intellectual Property Partner
Chicago Intellectual Property partner Brad Taub's and Corporate partner Sam Kim's promotions to partner were included in this column of notable executive moves.
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- Employment Deputy Practice Group Leader
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- Rochester Corporate Partner
Rochester Corporate partner Brian Kopp, of the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation team, is quoted in this article on COBRA subsidies included in the newly enacted American Rescue Plan, noting potential challenges for employers. The article also links to a client alert Brian wrote with Chicago Corporate partner Yelena Gray and Washington, DC Corporate partner Damian Myers, both of the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation team.
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- Chicago Corporate Partner
Chicago Corporate partner Charles Bernardini wrote this contributed article for an Italian publication discussing which Italian subsidiaries in the United States may be eligible for disaster loans from the Small Business Administration.
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- Senior Partner, Nixon Peabody CWL
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- Providence Health Care Partner
Providence Health Care partner Chris Browning contributed this article identifying the legal trends in a post-pandemic world surrounding health care delivery, transactions, and employment agreements, where rapid policy interventions have altered the prevailing landscape.
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- Deputy Leader
- Leader of NP 's Arbitration
- Partner / Deputy Leader, Class Actions and Aggregate Litigation
Chris Mason is a litigator well known for his extensive experience in class action defense, arbitration, and complex financial disputes. He typically represents consumer products, technology, financial services, private equity, or industrial companies in state or federal trial and appellate courts, in domestic arbitration and mediation or in regulatory inquiries. Chris, the deputy head of the firm's Class Action team, is a member of the firm's Cybersecurity and Privacy team, and leads the firm's Arbitration team of over 150 attorneys. He also has extensive experience in mediation, both representing parties and as a neutral, in a wide variety of cases.
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- Corporate Counsel
- Chicago Corporate Counsel
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- Chicago Intellectual Property Partner
Chicago Intellectual Property partner Dan Schwartz and associate Paulina Starostka contributed this article on whether the U.S. patent system needs an overhaul to keep up with the rapid rise in artificial intelligence-related patent activity.
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- Project Finance & Public Finance Partner Carla Young
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- Director of Global Strategies
- Marketing Contact
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- Chairman
- Managing Partner
- Partner
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- Managing Partner
- Chicago Office Managing Partner
- Office Managing Partner
Chicago office managing partner David Brown, of the Corporate group, and Director of Diversity & Inclusion Rekha Chiruvolu provide commentary in this article about NP's diversity & inclusion initiatives and how the firm is working to combat racial injustice and systemic racism in our society.
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- Long Island Labor & Employment Counsel
Long Island Labor & Employment counsel David Tauster is quoted in this story on business reopening in the region for his outlook on accommodation considerations and preparation time for employers.
Long Island Labor & Employment counsel David Tauster is included in this column of notable Long Island executive news for his promotion to counsel.
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- Government Investigations & White - Collar Defense Practice Group Leader
Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice group leader David Vicinanzo, of the Manchester office, and Boston Complex Commercial Disputes partner Morgan Nighan co-authored this article on the threat whistleblowers can pose to businesses that received PPP funds, using a recent DOJ settlement as an example to put PPP beneficiaries on alert.
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- Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes Counsels
Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes counsels Elizabeth Meraz and Bill Kirby were included in this column of notable executive moves for their promotions to counsel.
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- Rochester Complex Commercial Disputes Associate
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- Litigation Department Vice - Chair
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- Chicago Labor & Employment Counsel
Chicago Labor & Employment counsel Frank Saibert contributed this article analyzing the D.C. Circuit Court's ruling, which found that a manager's commentary about an employee's union was protected personal opinion and absent of threat.
Chicago Labor & Employment counsel Frank Saibert contributed this article discussing how the National Labor Relations Board's reach extends beyond unionized workers and matters.
Chicago Labor & Employment counsel Frank Saibert contributed this article analyzing the National Labor Relations Board's recent request for public input whether to limit the use of Scabby the Rat and banners against secondary employers.
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- Chicago Corporate Partner
Chicago Corporate partner Gary Levenstein contributed this article on the growing prevalence and sophistication of family offices, and best practices for managing and operating a family office.
Chicago associate George Dandalides and Boston associate Juliet DeFrancisco, both of the Intellectual Property group, co-authored this article, which explains how cannabis and cannabis-adjacent businesses might be able to take advantage of patent protection opportunities for their products.
Given Buffalo's roots in transportation and movement of goods, it is no surprise that we continue to serve companies addressing tomorrow's needs in this area. But as Buffalo diversifies its economy to be fit for the future, we are partnering with financial institutions, universities and research centers that are making the city a hub for life sciences, banking and health care.
Our Buffalo office is both a resource for local business and a home to world-class litigators and corporate attorneys who serve clients around the world. Our strength is the capacity to bring top tier talent to the needs of local businesses. No other large law firm in Buffalo has the international and national resources of Nixon Peabody. Yet, we are local enough to provide government relations counsel that comes with significant local roots and to handle the city's most significant infrastructure projects, like Ralph Wilson Stadium, home of the NFL Buffalo Bills.
Whether handling legal work locally or afar, our attorneys are embedded in the community and believe deeply in the future of Buffalo. We serve in leadership positions with a number of area nonprofits, including the Irish Classical Theatre Company, Heritage Centers Foundation, Aspire, The Aspire Foundation, United Way Emerging Leaders Advisory Board, Meals on Wheels and the Black Leadership Forum of Western New York. We actively provide pro bono services through a number of organizations and focus on community volunteerism at the city and town levels.
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- Chicago Affordable Housing & Real Estate Partner
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- Associates
- San Francisco Labor & Employment Associate
, also a member of the firm's Cannabis practice, is quoted in this article on how pressures of the recent labor shortage and changing attitudes toward cannabis have some employers reconsidering drug-testing policies. The article is based on a client alert Hillary co-authored with Rochester Labor & Employment partner Kim Harding.
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- Appointed Attesting Officer Services
San Francisco partner Lou Cisz and Boston associate Jack Murray, both with the Financial Restructuring & Bankruptcy group, contributed this article analyzing the risks and opportunities for businesses acquiring distressed assets, and providing best practices for buyers to protect against potential post-closing litigation.
San Francisco associate Jade Butman and Los Angeles associate Andrea Chavez, both of the Labor & Employment group, contributed this article on the California law classifying workers as either independent contractors or employees, and the law's impact on the gig economy.
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- Chicago Intellectual Property Partner
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- Chicago Intellectual Property Counsel
Chicago Intellectual Property counsel Jason Kunze contributed this article analyzing the Supreme Court's recent decision in the decade-long dispute between Google and Oracle, and what it could mean for businesses and copyright owners.
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- Long Island Healthcare Associate
Long Island Healthcare associate Jennifer Greco co-authored this article, which looks at telehealth enforcement trends, the most significant enforcement actions before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and predictions for where the Department of Justice will be focusing its attention in the future, while also providing best practice suggestions for mitigating future exposure to telehealth fraud.
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- Rochester Corporate Partner
The appointment of San Francisco Complex Commercial Disputes partner Matt Richards to pro bono partner is included in this roundup of notable executive news.
Rochester Corporate partner Jeremy Wolk authored this column about how employers with business operations in China are responding to the coronavirus outbreak and related travel restrictions. The article is based on an alert by Hong Kong Corporate partner David Cheng, Los Angeles Labor and Employment partner Benjamin Kim, San Francisco Labor and Employment senior counsel Jeffrey Tanenbaum and associate Rachel Conn, and Director of Global Strategies David Kaufman
Rochester Corporate partner Jeremy Wolk contributed this column on the U.S. Supreme Court's recent determination-notably during Pride Month-that sexual orientation and gender identity are protected under federal law. The column was adapted from an NP alert by Rochester partner Stephanie Caffera, Providence office managing partner Andrew Prescott, Boston department attorney Aimee Bierman, and Long Island associate Christopher Moro, all of the Labor and Employment group.
Rochester Corporate partner Jeremy Wolk co-wrote this contributed article on changes to employee protections in New York State, including new limitations on nondisclosure agreements and an increased window for filing harassment claims. The article is adapted from an alert by Long Island Labor and Employment partner Tara Daub Eyer and associate Justin Guilfoyle.
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- Providence Labor & Employment Counsel
Providence Labor & Employment counsel Jessica Schachter Jewell is quoted throughout this article covering the potential impact of H.R. 4445, pending federal legislation that would prohibit employers from mandating arbitration for sexual harassment and sexual assault claims.
Providence Labor & Employment counsel Jessica Schachter Jewell is quoted throughout this article on what employers can expect under Rhode Island's new pay equity law, including the importance of looking across all protected classes, potential complicating factors related to the " comparable work" concept, and wage history prohibition and transparency.
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- Chicago Affordable Housing & Real Estate Partners
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- Managing Partner, Nixon Peabody CWL
Joe Ortego - Chief Legal Officer
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- Chicago Global Finance Associate
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- Los Angeles Office Managing Partner
Los Angeles office managing partner Justin Thompson, of the Affordable Housing and Real Estate practice group, talks about California's proposed moratorium on commercial evictions. Justin notes that tenants who do not pay their rent may face negative contractual consequences even they are not evicted.
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- Chicago Labor & Employment Counsel
Chicago Labor & Employment counsel Kamau Coar is quoted extensively in this article analyzing how the pandemic-driven shift toward remote work has changed three areas of employment: recruiting/interviewing, coaching/performance improvement plans, and terminations.
San Francisco office managing partner and Corporate partner Karen Ng was quoted in this article for her outlook on the federal government's interest in Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association v. California Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program, and the rise in ERISA privacy and cybersecurity lawsuits in Harmon et al. v. Shell Oil Co. et al.
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- Chicago Community Development Finance Associate
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- Complex Commercial Disputes Partner
Complex Commercial Disputes partner Kathleen Ceglarski Burns, of Boston, and Litigation Department chair Scott O'Connell, of Manchester, discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the near-freeze on Massachusetts court proceedings during social distancing in the commonwealth.
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- Franchising & Distribution Co - Leader
Franchising & Distribution co-leader Keri McWilliams in Washington, DC, and Corporate associate Wes Gangi in Chicago contributed this article. Based on a recent client alert, the article covers relief programs available to the restaurants industry, food retailers, and franchisees under the CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection Program.
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- Manchester Complex Commercial Disputes Associate
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- Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes Partner
Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes partner Laura Bacon contributed this article covering the Seventh Circuit's recent decision regarding a class-action lawsuit alleging discriminatory hiring practices for correctional officers in Cook County, Illinois. She details the court's rationale for vacating a previous ruling and what it means for class certification criteria.
Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes partner Laura Bacon has been named to the publication's "Notable Rising Stars in Law" list and is featured in a Q&A article on a recent litigation win, her pro bono work and community involvement, and organizations she's passionate about.
Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes partner Laura Bacon contributed article for her outlook on the case relating to the employee classification of the online delivery platform's couriers.
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- Manager, Support Services
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- Corporate Partner
- Finance and Corporate Lawyer
- Member of the American Bar Association
- Office Managing Partner
- Partner / Buffalo
Martha Anderson is a finance and corporate lawyer with over 25 years of experience representing financial institutions and businesses of all types in connection with leveraged and project finance transactions and mergers, acquisitions and dispositions. She also has extensive experience in professional sports matters involving NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL teams and their stadiums and arenas.
Martha is a member of the American Bar Association (Business Law Section), the New York State Bar Association (Business Law Section) and the Erie County Bar Association (Banking Law, Corporation and Regulatory Compliance Committees). She is a member of the Upstate Venture Association of New York and the Smith College Club of Buffalo. She served as a contributing writer and a member of the Editorial Committee for the ABA's recently published Model Stock Purchase Agreement with Commentary (Second Edition). She is a former member of the Board of Directors of the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County and the Advisory Council to the United Way Emerging Leaders Society. She is a past chairman of the Board of Trustees of Goodwill Industries of Western New York.
Corporate partner Martha Anderson talks about the actions Nixon Peabody has taken since signing on to the ABA Well-being Pledge in 2018.
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- San Francisco Complex Commercial Disputes Partner
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- Managing Partner, Nixon Peabody CWL
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- New York Corporate Partner
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- Long Island Health Care Partner
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- Associate
- Manchester Government Investigations & White - Collar Defense Associate
- White - Collar Defense Associate
Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense associate Michael Strauss is quoted throughout this article on cannabis client Sweet Dirt's assertion that the town of Kittery, ME should undo results of a flawed recreational marijuana license selection process or face a lawsuit. Mike and Manchester Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane are representing Sweet Dirt parent Northeast Kind Holdings in the pending litigation.
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- Long Island Affordable Housing & Real Estate Counsel
Long Island Affordable Housing & Real Estate counsel Michael Webb was included in this column of notable executive news on Long Island for his promotion to counsel.
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- Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes Partner
Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes partner Mike Philippi is quoted in this article about alternative fee arrangements' potential impact on associates, noting that the onus should rest with the intake partner to maintain efficiency.
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- Manchester Complex Commercial Disputes Associate
Manchester Complex Commercial Disputes associate Nate Warecki is profiled in this article for being honored as one of the Union Leader's 40 Under Forty award recipients in 2021.
Nixon Peabody San Francisco is a local law firm with international reach. Focusing on corporate law, intellectual property, real estate, labor and employment and litigation, we provide sophisticated strategies and innovative solutions for our clients, regardless of market size or corporate structure. Our multi-disciplinary teams have the comprehensive knowledge to handle all your legal matters. With more than 600 attorneys in 16 offices around the world and an efficient, personalized approach, Nixon Peabody offers mega-firm results with boutique client service.
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- Senior Business Development Manager
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- Intellectual Property Partner
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- Manchester Corporate Partner
- Mission Co - Founder
Manchester Corporate partner Phil Taub joined this veterans' advocacy radio program to discuss his nonprofit, Swim With a Mission, which raises money to support worthy organizations that service, support, and honor our nation's veterans.
Manchester Corporate partner Phil Taub wrote this op-ed about the many things for which he's thankful this year, from our country's active service members and veterans to those giving back to their local communities. Of note, Phil's nonprofit, Swim With A Mission, was chosen to distribute over $4 million to veteran service organizations dedicated to helping veterans struggling with homelessness and mental health issues.
Manchester Corporate partner Phil Taub wrote this op-ed sharing the insights of three retired Navy SEALs who talked about how people react in times of fear and anxiety, and how we can be strategic in our approach to the coronavirus outbreak.
Manchester Corporate partner Phil Taub talks to the Wall Street Journal about the personal and professional impact of the coronavirus outbreak on private-equity practitioners.
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- Associate
- Employment Associate
- San Francisco Labor & Employment Associate
- San Francisco Labor & Employment Partner
- San Francisco Partner
San Francisco Labor & Employment partner Rachel Conn is spotlighted in this article for being selected as a 40 under 40 honoree, which recognizes the Bay Area's top rising professionals across diverse industries.
San Francisco Labor & Employment partner Rachel Conn is quoted extensively in this article covering how businesses are proceeding since the US Supreme Court blocked the OSHA vaccine mandate, including comments related to communication and customization being key best practices for employers since there is no one-size-fits-all approach.
San Francisco partner Rachel Conn is quoted on how the new Omicron variant may influence employers' decisions to implement a mandate to help mitigate interruption of business operations.
San Francisco Labor & Employment partner Rachel Conn joined the radio program to discuss President Biden's proposal that would require employers with more than 100 employees to mandate vaccines or weekly testing, as well as the question of whether employers can deny sick leave or paid time off for any unvaccinated employees who contract Covid-19 and must miss work as a result.
San Francisco Labor & Employment partner Rachel Conn discussed an upcoming Cal/OSHA emergency standard board meeting to review its recently updated COVID-19 guidelines on facial coverings, following the urging made by the California Department of Public Health to reconsider the board's earlier guidelines to better align with CDC recommendations.
San Francisco Labor & Employment partner Rachel Conn discussed Cal/OSHA' s proposed updated COVID-19 guidelines and other top-of-mind issues for California-based employers and employees, including whether employers can ask for workers' vaccination status, Cal/OSHA' s requirement for vaccination documentation, and whether employers can require employees to be vaccinated.
San Francisco Labor & Employment partner Rachel Conn is quoted in this article on how the CDC's updated guidance that the risk of COVID infection is minimal for people who are fully vaccinated likely weakens OSHA's argument that there is a "grave danger" to employees.
San Francisco Labor & Employment associate Rachel Conn appears as a guest in this radio news segment to discuss the dilemma employers are facing and what they should consider-Cal/OSHA, California sick leave laws and other advisories-as they navigate how to provide a safe workplace for their employees during the holidays.
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- Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes Partner
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- Boston Financial Restructuring & Bankruptcy Partner
- Partner / Boston
- Partner / Practice Group Leader, Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring
Boston Financial Restructuring & Bankruptcy partner Rick Pedone is mentioned in this article for representing TPS Group Holdings LLC in its stalking horse bid in Paper Store LLC's bankruptcy auction. Private Equity group leader and Manchester partner Phil Taub is also representing the investor group.
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- New York City Corporate Partner
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- Chicago Global Finance Partner
Chicago Global Finance partner Rob Drobnak was quoted in this article for his outlook on the Federal Reserve's expanded Main Street lending program and its appeal to businesses and lenders.
is profiled in this article covering his appointment as leader of the firm's Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice. The article also quotes Litigation Department head Tony Barron related to Rob's new role.
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- Managing Partner
- Partner / Office Managing Partner, San Francisco
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- Rochester Complex Commercial Disputes Associate
Rochester Complex Commercial Disputes associate Eric Ferrante contributed this column highlighting recent changes to the U.S. Small Business Administration's COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program that may make it more attractive to businesses on the fence about seeking government relief funds. The article is based on a client alert Eric co-authored with Boston Complex Commercial Disputes partner Morgan Nighan, Chicago Global Finance partner Robert Drobnak, and Director of Global Strategies David Kaufman.
Rochester Labor and Employment partner Kim Harding spoke to the local NBC affiliate via FaceTime to discuss new work restrictions announced by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Kim talks about employee staffing, staggered scheduling and which businesses qualify as essential.
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- Chicago Corporate Partner
- Corporate Partner
Chicago Corporate partner Sam Kim was named as one of the publication's "Top Rising Stars" for his exceptional transactional work and his ability to navigate complex dealmaking situations.
Chicago Corporate partner Samuel Kim's promotion to partner was included in this column of notable executive news.
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- San Francisco Complex Commercial Disputes Associate
- San Francisco Complex Commercial Disputes Partner
San Francisco Complex Commercial Disputes associate Tracy Ickes contributed this article discussing the use of technology assisted review (TAR), its potential to streamline the review of electronic files and documentation, and best practices for negotiating protocol for its use.
San Francisco Complex Commercial Disputes partner Matt Richards, who became the firm's new pro bono partner on February 1, talks to the Daily Journal about his new role and the connections between pro bono and his day-to-day litigation practice.
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- Counsel / San Francisco
- Counsel in the Banking & Finance
Sarah Abel is counsel in the Banking & Finance practice group. She regularly represents companies, commercial banks, and other financial institutions in commercial lending and asset-based lending transactions. She also assists clients with general corporate matters.
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- Chicago Corporate Counsel
Chicago Corporate counsel Scott Alsterda contributed this article on the unique challenges that face cannabis companies experiencing financial insolvency and potential non-bankruptcy alternatives available to them.
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- Litigation Department Head
Litigation Department Head Scott O'Connell talks to Law360 about how the unfolding coronavirus pandemic has changed the way lawyers are approaching their jobs. "There is a level of collegiality and cooperation that has been refreshing," Scott says.
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- Los Angeles Intellectual Property Partners
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- Attorney Development & Retention Manager
Attorney Development & Retention Manager Shannon Callahan wrote this article chronicling her journey from spelling bee champion to BigLaw attorney to certified coach helping lawyers find their paths to well-being in life and law.
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- Community Development Finance Partner
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- Chief Talent Officer
- NP Professional Personnel Partner
- Providence Labor & Employment Partner
Providence Labor & Employment partner Stacie Collier is featured in this article for being appointed as the firm's first-ever Chief Talent Officer.
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- Rochester Labor & Employment Partner
Rochester Labor & Employment partner Stephanie Caffera contributed this article highlighting employer considerations related to the Biden administration's union organization changes. Stephanie developed the article with Providence senior counsel Andrew Prescott and Long Island associate Rose Nankervis, both of the Labor & Employment group.
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- Leader of NP 's Higher Education
- Providence Complex Commercial Disputes Partner
- Providence Partner
Providence partner Steven Richard, leader of NP's Higher Education and Title IX teams, is quoted throughout this article on the possibility of the Supreme Court addressing Title IX student-on-student liability by clarifying the standard by which an educational institution should consider an act of harassment or assault to have occurred, and defining what corresponding action it then must take.
Providence Complex Commercial Disputes partner Steven Richard is quoted in this article on virtual legal proceedings in Rhode Island during the pandemic, noting he has seen a greater degree of collegiality among attorneys and more willingness to work together with opposing counsel.
Providence Complex Commercial Disputes partner Steven Richard is quoted in this article about how more Rhode Island businesses are purchasing insurance to protect against the fallout from potential data breaches.
San Francisco partner Alison Torbitt and Los Angeles associate Stratton Constantinides, both of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group and Environmental & Land Use team, contributed this article on the challenges and opportunities facing businesses that produce both wine and cannabis in California.
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- Chicago Complex Disputes Associate
Long Island partner Tara Daub is included in this column of notable legal moves in New York for her appointment to Labor & Employment practice group leader. Long Island Labor & Employment counsel David Tauster; New York City counsels Julia Casteleiro and Abby Patterson, and Long Island counsel Mike Webb, all in the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group; and Buffalo Complex Commercial Disputes counsel Erik Goergen are also included for their promotions to counsel.
Long Island partner Tara Daub and Los Angeles partner Ben Kim were included in this daily column of notable legal news for their promotions to Labor & Employment Practice Group Leader and Deputy PGL, respectively.
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- San Francisco Complex Commercial Disputes Associate
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- Chicago Healthcare Partner
Chicago Healthcare partner Valerie Montague joined the podcast to discuss trends involving enforcement of the Office for Civil Rights' Right of Access Initiative, including why access to healthcare records remains such a challenging issue, notable recent cases of enforcement and how they align with historical trends, and exceptions to the Right of Access.
Chicago Health Care partner Valerie Breslin Montague talks about how hospitals can remain in compliance with HIPAA while executing an effective crisis communications plan related to the coronavirus outbreak.
Chicago Health Care partner Valerie Breslin Montague wrote this contributed article outlining the factors that organizations should consider when developing a robust incident response plan.
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- Albany Labor & Employment Counsel
Chicago partner Yelena Gray, Washington, D.C. partner Damian Myers, and Rochester associate Lena Gionnnette, all with the Corporate group and Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation team, contributed this column addressing various questions about health benefit coverage, including parity requirements for mental health and medical benefits, in addition to the application of continuing "COBRA" benefits for former employees.
Chicago partner Yelena Gray, Washington DC partner Damian Myers, and Rochester associate Lena Gionnette, all of the Corporate group, contributed this article analyzing the new federal laws requiring employer-sponsored group health plans to prove that their plans satisfy all aspects of the parity regulations between mental health and medical benefits.