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

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

High-Stakes Legal Standoff: NASCAR Urged to Settle Antitrust Dispute with Michael Jordan’s Racing Team

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A federal judge has pushed for settlement talks in the ongoing legal dispute between NASCAR and two racing teams, including the one owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan, signaling rising tensions during a courtroom hearing on Tuesday. U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell of the Western District of North Carolina questioned both NASCAR and the teams—23XI Racing, co-owned by Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 victor Denny Hamlin, and Front Row Motorsports, owned by entrepreneur Bob Jenkins—about the objectives of their antitrust conflict, which has been brewing for several months. Bell expressed concern over … Read more