Ariel Neuman Speaks with STAT News Regarding Criminal Investigation of Theranos

Bird Marella principal Ariel Neuman recently spoke with STAT News regarding the criminal investigation of blood analysis startup, Theranos. The silicon valley based company is currently being investigated by the SEC and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California, relating to the company’s inner workings and alleged ...

Lawdragon Recognizes Ekwan Rhow Among Top 500 Lawyers in America

Bird Marella principal Ekwan Rhow has been recognized as a “Lawdragon 500” by renowned legal publication, Lawdragon. Considered one of the most elite guides in the legal profession, the Lawdragon 500 has been recognizing the top 500 lawyers in the United States who are the “best of the best” in ...

Online Registry for White Collar Defendants?

Utah just became the first state in the nation to establish a registry for white collar criminal offenders.  Modeled on sex offender registries around the country, the idea is that individuals convicted of serious fraud offenses will have their name, a recent photo, date of birth, physical description, and criminal ...

Nursing Homes to Be Targeted by US DOJ Task Forces

The US DOJ announced this week that it is establishing ten regional “Elder Justice Task Forces,” which will consist of local and federal law enforcement agents and prosecutors brought together to investigate and prosecute nursing homes that operate on the wrong side of the law.  The goal is to protect ...

Ekwan Rhow Featured in Law360’s Trial Pros Q&A Series

Bird Marella principal Ekwan Rhow has been featured in Law360’s Trial Pros Q&A Series, highlighting his experiences as a high-stakes trial attorney. Mr. Rhow recounts his most interesting trial, his most unexpected and amusing trial experience, details his trial prep routine, and offers advice to lawyers on the eve of ...

Let the Feds Make Mistakes

When the Government makes a mistake in the course of a criminal investigation, defense attorneys would be smart not to jump to correct it. Last week, U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco dismissed all of the drug trafficking and related charges pending against two FedEx corporate entities in ...