Ariel Neuman and Alexander Tran Author Article on DOJ Policy Changes Surrounding Corporate Crime

Bird Marella attorneys Ariel Neuman and Alexander Tran’s recent Daily Journal article, “Renewed fight against corporate crime,” analyzes the U.S. Department of Justice’s refocused enforcement efforts against corporate crime. Changes to DOJ policy were recently announced, with a focus on holding individuals responsible and accounting for companies’ entire regulatory and enforcement history when considering how to resolve criminal investigations. The piece offers Neuman ...

Bird Marella Advances National Rankings in 2022 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

Bird Marella elevated its rankings in several practice areas in the 2022 edition of “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The firm advanced in the national rankings for Health Care Law and Securities Litigation, in addition to a standout debut ranking in Los Angeles for Intellectual Property Litigation.  Bird Marella also maintains its outstanding reputation as one of the ...

Gary Lincenberg and Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk to Speak at 2021 National Institute on White Collar Crime

Principals Gary Lincenberg and Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk will be featured speakers at the American Bar Association’s 36th National Institute on White Collar Crime.   On October 27th, Lincenberg will join Andrea Griswold, Gary Naftalis, and moderator Antonia Apps in the Day 2 panel, “Securities Enforcement in 2021: From Banks to Big Tech?” to discuss recent enforcement actions by ...

Bird Marella Wins Appeal in Dispute Over Ownership of GM Franchise

Bird Marella attorneys Paul Chan and Thomas Freeman prevailed on appeal on behalf of the former owner of a General Motors dealership who was sued by the purchaser of his business. The dealership’s new owner sued for damages after assuming day-to-day management of the business claiming that it failed because of ...

Bird Marella Named Among the “Most Admired Law Firms to Work For”

Bird Marella is honored to be named among the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2021 list of Most Admired Law Firms. The publication recognized the organization as one of the top law firms to work for in Los Angeles. It also noted that Bird Marella is a standout in creating a ...

Bird Marella Secures Mistrial in Defense of Backpage.com Executive

In an abrupt end to a trial expected to last three months, Bird Marella won a mistrial in the highly-publicized Backpage.com federal jury trial. On September 14, 2021, U.S. District Judge Brnovich granted the defense motion that the prosecutors had presented irrelevant and inflammatory testimony in violation of her prior ...