Hires

Mayer Brown Boosts Mass Torts Expertise with Strategic Hires from WilmerHale amid Industry Shift

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San Francisco, California – Mayer Brown has strengthened its mass torts practice with the addition of partners Davina Pujari and Chris Rheinheimer, who have joined the firm from WilmerHale. This move marks a significant effort to bolster the firm’s legal expertise following the recent exit of a five-partner mass torts team to Jenner & Block. The hiring comes amid an increasing trend among major law firms to expand their capabilities in mass torts as they face a more sophisticated and well-financed plaintiffs’ bar in the environmental sector. Pujari pointed out that this trend translates to … Read more

New York AG Letitia James Hires Legal Team Amid Federal Investigations, Sparking Political Firestorm

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New York, N.Y. — New York Attorney General Letitia James has enlisted a prestigious law firm to navigate increasing federal scrutiny amid ongoing investigations. She has retained Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP to address federal subpoenas issued by prosecutors in Albany, although details regarding the cost of the legal representation remain undisclosed. James’ decision to hire outside counsel reflects a significant escalation in the Republican-led investigations targeting her office, particularly as she continues her legal challenges against the Trump administration. Supporters of James argue that the investigations are politically motivated, claiming that Trump is leveraging … Read more

First Amendment Firestorm: Evendale Hires Renowned Attorney to Tackle Rising Tensions After Neo-Nazi Protest

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Evendale, Ohio — Attorney Lou Sirkin, known for his representation of high-profile figures like Jerry Springer and Hustler publisher Larry Flynt, is stepping into a contentious local issue following a neo-Nazi protest. Sirkin, an authority on First Amendment rights, is working with the Village of Evendale to navigate the aftermath of the unexpected demonstration that garnered national attention in February. Sirkin, a partner at the Cincinnati law firm Santen & Hughes, has a long history of defending free speech rights. His notable achievements include successfully defending an arts director in obscenity trials during the 1990s. … Read more

Frustration Mounts: Gamecocks’ Rahsul Faison Hires NIL Lawyer Amid NCAA Waiver Uncertainty

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Columbia, South Carolina — South Carolina Gamecocks running back Rahsul Faison is anxiously awaiting a decision from the NCAA regarding his eligibility for the 2025 season. In pursuit of clarity, Faison has enlisted the help of an attorney specializing in name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer addressed the media in Greenville on Thursday, acknowledging that Faison’s decision to hire legal representation was purely his own. “That was not something we directed him to do. I found out on social media, like everyone else,” Beamer said. “This is a personal step … Read more