Powerhouses

Legal Powerhouses: Mayer Brown Welcomes Top Trial Attorneys Davina Pujari and Chris Rheinheimer to Boost California Litigation Team

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SAN FRANCISCO – Mayer Brown has bolstered its Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice in San Francisco with the addition of partners Davina Pujari and Chris Rheinheimer, both of whom previously practiced at WilmerHale. Their expertise, particularly in areas such as environmental law, product liability, and mass torts, is expected to significantly enhance the firm’s offerings. Michael Olsen, who leads the firm’s practice group, expressed enthusiasm about the new arrivals. He noted that their extensive trial backgrounds and specialized knowledge in environmental and mass tort law will strengthen the firm’s ability to tackle high-stakes disputes for … Read more

Three Innovative Powerhouses Nominated for the Prestigious HERMES AWARD at HANNOVER MESSE 2025: Spotlight on Igus, Schaeffler, and Siemens

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Hannover, Germany – The prestigious HERMES AWARD, one of the most highly regarded industrial accolades worldwide, annually acknowledges groundbreaking innovations at HANNOVER MESSE, the leading trade fair for industrial technology. This year’s awards ceremony, set to take place on March 30, 2025, promises to unveil significant advancements as three leading companies—igus, Schaeffler, and Siemens—vie for the top honor. The award will be presented by Cem Özdemir, Federal Minister of Education and Research, spotlighting products and solutions that exemplify exceptional technological innovation coupled with market viability and cost-effectiveness. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft … Read more

Legal Powerhouses Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere Join Norton Rose Fulbright’s Chicago Team, Bolstering Litigation and Dispute Leadership

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CHICAGO — Norton Rose Fulbright, a prominent global law firm, has bolstered its Chicago office with the addition of two highly regarded litigators, Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere. The duo will lead the office’s Litigation and Disputes team, focusing on a mix of product liability, consumer disputes, environmental issues, and mass tort litigation. Previously part of the founding team at Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, another litigation-focused Chicago firm, Lee and Casmere bring with them a wealth of experience. Over their careers, they have managed complex legal challenges across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, genetic engineering, … Read more

Legal Powerhouses Join Forces to Contest Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Statute

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NEW ORLEANS, LA — A legal challenge to Louisiana’s controversial law that mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms has been mounted by a powerful partnership between the civil rights law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP and the American Civil Liberties Union. The lawsuit argues that this state mandate infringes upon First Amendment rights by promoting a specific religious view within public education. The legislation, which came into effect earlier this year, requires each public school classroom in the state to display a poster of the Ten Commandments. It was … Read more