Fort Lauderdale Managing Partner Michael Platner recently spoke with Business Insider for an article titled, “6 Weird Indicators a Recession Could be Coming: Finance Experts,” which discusses factors suggesting that a recession may be on the horizon.

Northwest Indiana Partner Tricia Bellich will present a webinar, titled “Caution: Risk of Section 111 Reporting Penalties Ahead,” at the 2024 Claims Litigation Management (CLM) Webinar Series on September 18 at 12:00 p.m. ET.

Lewis Brisbois is pleased to welcome Richard (“Rich”) Davis as the firm’s new chief operating officer (COO). He will provide strategic oversight over the firm’s operational departments. Leveraging his background, Rich will focus on enhancing operational efficiency, as well as designing and implementing transformational initiatives to better support our clients and internal stakeholders.

Los Angeles Partner Monica M. Kalunian recently served as a contributing author for updates to the 2024 edition of the Continuing Education of the Bar’s (CEB) California Uninsured Motorist Practice Guide. 

Lewis Brisbois is pleased to welcome Stephen Hoffman back to its Phoenix Office as a partner in the Complex Business & Commercial Litigation, Products Liability, Toxic Tort & Environmental Litigation, Professional Liability, and National Trial Practices. Mr. Hoffman is a seasoned litigator and trial attorney with more than 30 years of legal experience. He practiced in Lewis Brisbois’ Phoenix and Albuquerque offices for more than 18 years, serving as the administrative partner for the Albuquerque office during the latter part of his tenure. Less than one year ago, Mr. Hoffman joined another national law firm as the managing partner of its Albuquerque office and has now returned to Lewis Brisbois.

San Diego Associate Megan McDonald recently wrote an article on what to do following a civil notice of appeal that was published in San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA) New Lawyer’s Division monthly newsletter titled For the Record. 

In Trujillo-Cruz v. City of New York, et al., New York Partner Inderjit Dhami, a member of New York Partner Meghan A. Cavalieri’s Construction Practice Team, recently obtained summary judgment and dismissal of the plaintiffs’ Labor Law §240(1), §241(6) and §200 claims dismissing the entire case against national developer and construction company clients.

Fort Lauderdale Partner Sean Shecter recently spoke with Law360 for an article titled, “How AI Could Shake Up Federal Evidence Rules,” which discusses the various impacts that artificial intelligence (AI) may have upon evidentiary matters during litigation.

Philadelphia Partner Jason Berger and Los Angeles Associate Brian Drach recently assisted Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Fridayy in extending his publishing deal with Prescription Songs, as reported by Billboard.

Partner Steven Lee was recently quoted in a Law360 article discussing the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) proactive measures and investigations concerning artificial intelligence (AI) technology.