Shook, Hardy & Bacon

Shook Taps Partner to Lead New Litigation Strategy Practice Focusing on Co-Counsel Collaboration

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星期四, 二月 8, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trial and litigation firm Shook, Hardy & Bacon has named Partner Jennifer Stevenson as co-chair of its newly formed Complex Litigation Strategic Counseling (CLSC) Practice, alongside Partner Patrick Oot. This cross disciplinary group includes the firm's Chambers-ranked Discovery Strategies Practice, which will continue to provide creative and defensible discovery solutions, while offering an array of new strategic counseling services to clients navigating the coordination challenges of mass torts and multidistrict litigation.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trial and litigation firm Shook, Hardy & Bacon has named Partner Jennifer Stevenson as co-chair of its newly formed Complex Litigation Strategic Counseling (CLSC) Practice, alongside Partner Patrick Oot .
  • "Our Complex Litigation Strategic Counseling Practice offers clients a holistic approach to effectively and efficiently manage multidistrict litigation," said Stevenson.
  • Her litigation successes include pioneering the motion to dismiss and show cause strategy in the In re Zofran (Ondansetron) Products Liability Litigation MDL.
  • "Shook's long history as strategic coordinating counsel in MDLs, mass torts and complex litigation is second to none," said Shook Chair Madeleine McDonough .

Believer Meats Expands Leadership Team as it Prepares for Next Phase of Commercialization

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星期四, 二月 8, 2024
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These seasoned veterans bring extensive and complementary experience to the Believer Meats executive leadership team as the company continues to grow.

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  • These seasoned veterans bring extensive and complementary experience to the Believer Meats executive leadership team as the company continues to grow.
  • “Believer Meats is at an exciting inflection point as we enter a new phase of our commercialization in 2024,” says Gustavo Burger, CEO of Believer Meats.
  • Based in North Carolina, near Believer Meats’ forthcoming commercial-scale facility in Wilson, N.C., Hudson will play a pivotal role in the company’s expansion.
  • Elevating Hudson to this new leadership role underscores Believer Meats’ commitment to innovation and the pivotal role great products have in driving commercial success in the cultivated meat industry.

Shook Launches New Video Series Giving Insight to Attorney Life Outside Law

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星期二, 十二月 19, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shook, Hardy & Bacon has launched a new video series offering a unique glimpse into the lives of the firm's attorneys.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shook, Hardy & Bacon has launched a new video series offering a unique glimpse into the lives of the firm's attorneys.
  • The new "Life Outside Law" series showcases the variety of passions, hobbies and activities Shook attorneys enjoy outside of boardrooms and courtrooms.
  • Life Outside Law episodes currently feature the following Shook attorneys:
    Intellectual Property Vice Chair Cory Fisher – Fisher hiked 350 miles along the Colorado Trail and encountered some unexpected challenges.
  • Shook's "Life Outside Law" series launch follows the firm's successful initial video series, " 60 Seconds of Legal Science ," which features Shook attorneys explaining the science behind their law practices.

Developing an AI Framework Among Topics Explored in Shook's New BIZLIT | TODAY Podcast Series

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星期三, 八月 2, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shook, Hardy & Bacon has launched a six-part podcast series examining the latest trends in business litigation.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shook, Hardy & Bacon has launched a six-part podcast series examining the latest trends in business litigation.
  • "This podcast series is designed to assist the seasoned general counsel and members of in-house legal teams," said Partner Gary Miller, who co-leads the Business Litigation Practice with Michael Cargnel.
  • "We cover many trending legal issues, among them what companies should be thinking about now to develop an AI framework, which I present with my colleague Camila Tobón.
  • Podcast episodes for the series include the following topics:
    Website Privacy Litigation – The hottest privacy litigation trends including pixel litigation hosted by Shook Privacy and Data Security Chair Al Saikali.

Shook Bolsters Civil Rights and Racial Justice Practice

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星期三, 六月 21, 2023
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HOUSTON, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After winning a high profile prisoner's rights case in St. Louis in 2022, Shook, Hardy & Bacon is dedicating much of the fee award recovery to the expansion of the firm's civil rights and racial justice pro bono efforts.

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  • HOUSTON, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After winning a high profile prisoner's rights case in St. Louis in 2022, Shook, Hardy & Bacon is dedicating much of the fee award recovery to the expansion of the firm's civil rights and racial justice pro bono efforts.
  • Initially, the practice will focus primarily on prisoners' civil rights and abuse-of-force litigation, but the firm anticipates that the scope could expand in the years to come.
  • Spearheading the program will be Michael Harrison, a civil rights division prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney's Office in Houston, who will join Shook as senior counsel.
  • Harrison will work closely with Shook Partner Charles Eblen to transform the firm's current work in this space into a nationally recognized practice.

Chubb Rule of Law Fund Continues Support for Projects to Advance Racial Justice

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星期二, 三月 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb announced today that its innovative Chubb Rule of Law Fund, supported by 16 law firms and the Chubb Charitable Foundation, awarded four new grants in late 2022 totaling $1 million to fund programs to promote equity and advance racial justice in the U.S. criminal justice system.

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  • NEW YORK, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb announced today that its innovative Chubb Rule of Law Fund, supported by 16 law firms and the Chubb Charitable Foundation, awarded four new grants in late 2022 totaling $1 million to fund programs to promote equity and advance racial justice in the U.S. criminal justice system.
  • "When the Chubb Rule of Law Fund focused on domestic racial justice issues in 2020, that support centered on the relationship between law enforcement and the community it serves, understanding that public safety requires mutual trust between these groups," said Joseph Wayland, Executive Vice President, Chubb Group and General Counsel.
  • Since it was established in 2008, the Chubb Rule of Law Fund has made 71 grants to support the preservation and advancement of the rule of law.
  • In addition to racial justice projects, the Fund will focus on supporting projects that advance anticorruption, access to affordable justice, and maintaining democratic norms for the 2022-24 giving period.

Alert 360 Files Complaint Against Vivint Smart Home, Inc. for Deceptive Sales Practices, Unfair Competition, & Trademark Infringement

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星期四, 三月 2, 2023
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Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - March 2, 2023) - Alert 360 Opco, Inc., ("Alert 360") one of the nations' largest providers of residential and commercial security, has filed a complaint in the Northern District of Oklahoma against Vivint Smart Home, Inc ("Vivint"), a Utah based company, for unfair competition in violation of The Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C.

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  • Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - March 2, 2023) - Alert 360 Opco, Inc., ("Alert 360") one of the nations' largest providers of residential and commercial security, has filed a complaint in the Northern District of Oklahoma against Vivint Smart Home, Inc ("Vivint"), a Utah based company, for unfair competition in violation of The Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C.
  • As part of its case, Alert 360 has provided evidence of numerous instances of Vivint targeting Alert 360 customers by saying Vivint has become Alert 360, has purchased Alert 360, was sent on behalf of Alert 360, or that Alert 360 has gone out of business, as a few examples "We have amicably tried to resolve these issues with Vivint for many years to no avail.
  • Alert 360 has a dedicated web page with information and a link to report incidents in security industry.
  • Alert 360 is represented by Charles C. Eblen of Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP.

Shook Scores Litigation Defense Win at ALM Industry Awards

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星期五, 十一月 11, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Premier trial firm Shook, Hardy & Bacon earned three prestigious honors at the ALM Industry Awards in New York City.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Premier trial firm Shook, Hardy & Bacon earned three prestigious honors at the ALM Industry Awards in New York City.
  • "What an incredible evening for our lawyers and our firm," said Shook Chair Madeleine McDonough.
  • Shook's Miami and Tampa offices are part of a lauded national Product Liability Litigation practice.
  • Shook has represented some of the largest pharmaceutical and medical device companies in the world, with client relationships dating back many decades.

Shook Taps DOJ Litigator to Lead Antitrust Group

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星期一, 九月 12, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division trial lawyer Ryan Sandrock has moved to Shook, Hardy & Bacon as co-chair of the firm's Antitrust Practice, effective September 12, 2022.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division trial lawyer Ryan Sandrock has moved to Shook, Hardy & Bacon as co-chair of the firm's Antitrust Practice, effective September 12, 2022.
  • "Ryan brings a wealth of experience in complex antitrust litigation for technology, consumer and healthcare companies," said Shook Chair Madeleine McDonough.
  • "We've known Ryan and his outstanding trial capabilities for many years," said Shook Partner Lynn Murray, who will co-chair Antitrust with Sandrock.
  • "We're delighted to bring him on board to expand our antitrust group and lead us to the next level of antitrust litigation and counseling services for clients."

Trial Reputation Attracts Appeals Litigator to Shook New York

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星期四, 六月 23, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A nationally recognized appellate lawyer moves to Shook, Hardy & Bacon in New York.

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  • NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A nationally recognized appellate lawyer moves to Shook, Hardy & Bacon in New York.
  • "For years, I've worked as co-counsel with Shook in product liability trials and appeals.
  • He clerked for Judge Jay S. Bybee of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and Judge Nicholas Garaufis of the Eastern District of New York.
  • Last year, Shook announced the addition of a New York office to complement its presence in Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.