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Bird Marella Principal John Berlinski is quoted in the July 12, 2022 Wall Street Journal article, “Netflix in Talks With Hollywood Studios to Facilitate New Ad-Supported Platform.” In the article, Mr. Berlinski offers insight into the possible legal risks facing Netflix as it attempts to renegotiate its content license agreements ...
Bird Marella is proud to announce the elevation of Ashley D. Bowman to Counsel, effective July 1, 2022. Ms. Bowman, who joined the firm as an associate in 2015, practices white collar criminal defense and civil litigation. Upon joining Bird Marella, she quickly won early, pre-trial dismissals and completed an appellate ...
Bird Marella principals Ariel Neuman and Timothy B. Yoo were selected for the second annual listing of “Legal Visionaries” by the L.A. Times Business of Law Magazine. The magazine recognizes the top attorneys in Southern California. Mr. Neuman’s selection celebrates his prominence in a number of high-profile matters, including his successful work for the Los Angeles Angels MLB team, his trial victory ...
In a trial involving a digital advertising company’s use of Internet Protocol netblocks, Bird Marella won complete vindication of its client’s innocence. Following his opening statement at trial, Principal Gary Lincenberg persuaded the United States Attorney for the Southern District of California to dismiss all charges in the indictment. The ...
Six Bird Marella attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. This year includes the addition of four new attorneys, reflecting the firm’s stand-out talent, and more than doubling the number of honorees in the category. The following attorneys are regarded as “Top Rated ...
Representing the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA), Bird Marella attorney and certified appellate specialist Tom Freeman won dismissal of an appeal brought by Malibu residents who sought to bar the public from MRCA property and public trails in the Santa Monica Mountains. In the first phase of a bifurcated ...
Bird Marella Principal Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk has been named a Law360 White Collar Rising Star for 2022. The elite Rising Stars list features the “top legal talent under 40” whose career accomplishments transcend their age. Out of nearly 1,350 submissions, Ms. Van Dyk was selected as one of only ...
In its 2022 rankings, Chambers and Partners recognizes Bird Marella as “an extraordinary firm with best-in-class lawyers” who “are top-shelf and really punch above their weight.” The legal guide commended the firm for doing a “truly exceptional job at hiring and recruiting top talent,” noting that the firm is viewed “as ...
Principal Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk has been named to the Daily Journal‘s 2022 list of Top Women Lawyers. The special issue features the most prominent women in the legal industry, distinguished for their leadership and high-level achievements in the past two years. Ms. Van Dyk’s profile notes her recent ...
Bird Marella is thrilled to announce that John Berlinski has joined the firm’s Partnership. A powerhouse in entertainment litigation, John is regarded as one of Hollywood’s most respected lawyers, with a practice focused on representing top artists, producers, talent agencies, guilds, independent studios, casinos, resorts, and recording artists in their ...
