Shoshana Bannett Quoted in Los Angeles Times on Hadid’s Bel Air Mansion Lawsuit

Of Counsel Shoshana E. Bannett was recently quoted in a Los Angeles Times article regarding the ongoing civil suit against real estate developer Mohamed Hadid over his unfinished, illegally-constructed Bel Air mansion. Bannett, principals Gary S. Lincenberg and Ariel A. Neuman, along with associate Jimmy Threatt are representing neighbors residing ...

Ariel Neuman and Jimmy Threatt Analyze FCPA Enforcement Trends Under Trump Administration

Principal Ariel Neuman and associate Jimmy Threatt co-authored the Bloomberg Law article “FCPA Enforcement Continues Apace Under Trump Administration.” The article details the most significant FCPA enforcement trends and developments of 2019 under the Trump administration, and highlights notable FCPA resolutions by corporations in the past year. Neuman and Threatt ...

Paul Chan to Speak at Bridgeport’s 2020 Consumer Class Action Conference

Managing Principal Paul Chan will be a featured panelist at Bridgeport’s Annual Consumer Class Action Conference on January 10 in Costa Mesa, CA. Chan will co-present on the topic “The Use of BP 17200 in CA Class Actions” at 11:10 am. Bridgeport’s Annual Consumer Class Action Conference explores the ever-changing ...

Nessim’s Law Review Article Figures in Ninth Circuit Decision Requiring More Transparency in Arbitrations

In an October 22 story by The Hollywood Reporter (THR), principal Ron Nessim and his article, “Mandatory Arbitration Provisions Involving Talent and Studios and Proposed Areas for Improvement,” are credited as the source behind a Ninth Circuit ruling that may significantly impact future entertainment and other arbitration disputes. Published by the UCLA Entertainment Law Review in 2015, Nessim’s article highlights ...

Paul Chan to Present CLE False Claims Act Webinar

On October 29, Managing Principal Paul Chan will present a CLE webinar hosted by the Knowledge Group entitled “False Claims Act and the Implied Certification Doctrine: Navigating Potential Implications on Your Firm.” Chan and attorney Sandeep Nandivada of Morrison & Foerster LLP will provide an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals ...

Benjamin Gluck to Speak at LACBA Healthcare Law Compliance Symposium

Principal Benjamin Gluck will be a featured presenter at the 16th Annual Healthcare Law Compliance Symposium, presented by the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA). Gluck will present on the topic “Defending White Collar Healthcare Fraud Cases” on October 17 at 11 am. The presentation will provide an in-depth analysis ...

Ron Nessim to Speak at ABA Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industries

Principal Ron Nessim will be a featured speaker at the American Bar Association Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industries. Nessim will participate in the panel discussion “Motion Picture and Television Profit Participants” on October 12 at 11:30 am. The panel will discuss the Motion Picture and Television Audit and Litigation ...

Bird Marella Recognized by Benchmark Litigation 2020

Bird Marella is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized as a “Highly Recommended” law firm in California by Benchmark Litigation. The firm was also ranked in Tier 1 in the area of securities litigation for the second consecutive year. Additionally, several of the firm’s principals were honored. ...

A. Howard Matz Speaks at California Lawyers Association Litigation Summit

Senior Counsel A. Howard Matz was a featured panelist at the 2019 California Lawyers Association (CLA) Litigation Summit. Matz participated in the panel discussion “Access to Justice,” moderated by California Deputy Attorney General Chad Stegeman. The panel discussed the many barriers that discourage or prevent would-be litigants to engage the justice system and ...