Gary Lincenberg to Speak at 33rd Annual ABA White Collar Crime National Institute

Principal Gary Lincenberg will participate in the panel discussion, “Securities Enforcement in 2019 and Beyond,” at the American Bar Association’s 33rd Annual White Collar Crime National Institute on March 7th. The panel will analyze recent enforcement actions by the DOJ and the SEC, discuss the evolving landscape of securities practice, ...

Bird Marella Publishes Its 2018 Year in Review

Bird Marella is proud to present our 2018 Year in Review, summarizing the firm’s most significant accomplishments from the past year. This issue highlights our new additions, victories, accolades, diversity, and continued community involvement. Join us in reflecting on an amazing 2018.

Paul Chan and Ekwan Rhow Recognized as 2019 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers

Principals Paul Chan and Ekwan Rhow have been named among the 500 Leading Lawyers in America by renowned legal publication, Lawdragon. This is Mr. Chan’s first selection to the list and the second for Mr. Rhow. Considered one of the most elite guides in the legal profession, the “Lawdragon 500” ...

Paul Chan to Speak at Federal Bar Association’s 2019 Qui Tam Conference

Managing principal Paul Chan will participate in the panel discussion “Materiality Issues” on February 28th at the 2019 Qui Tam Conference, presented by the Federal Bar Association. Chan, along with a panel of FCA litigators from a variety of perspectives, will discuss the latest developments, practices, and pitfalls as it ...

A $42M Phone Call: Grand Jury Subpoena? Call Your Insurer Now.

The headline reads: “LA Hospital’s Late Notice Sinks $42M FCA Deal Coverage.” The pleadings show that the hospital in question did not notify its insurer of a DOJ False Claims Act investigation for more than a year after the first grand jury subpoena was received. When the hospital entered into ...

13 Bird Marella Attorneys Honored as 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers

Bird Marella is proud to recognize the attorneys who have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers list: Terry W. Bird – Criminal Defense: White Collar, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation Joel E. Boxer – Business Litigation, Estate & Trust Litigation Paul S. Chan – Business Litigation, ...

Paul Chan and Shoshana Bannett Analyze Escobar’s Impact on FCA Claims

Bird Marella attorneys Paul Chan and Shoshana Bannett co-authored the article, “FCA Claims after Escobar.” Featured in the Daily Journal, the article provides an in-depth analysis of the Supreme Court’s seminal decision in Universal Health Services, Inc. v Escobar and its continuing effects on False Claims Act (FCA) litigation. Chan ...