Six Lewis Brisbois partners and three Lewis Brisbois practices were recently ranked by Chambers in its 2023 USA rankings list.   

New York City has adopted an amendment to its Human Rights Law aimed at eradicating discrimination based on height or weight. The legislation applies to employers, housing providers, and operators of public accommodations in the city.  In the words of Mayor Eric Adams: “It shouldn’t matter how tall you are or how much you weigh when you’re looking for a job, are out on the town, or trying to rent an apartment."

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced on Friday, June 2, 2023 that an earlier-announced breach (described as a “control deficiency”) between the agency’s enforcement and adjudicatory functions was even more expansive and serious than previously announced. As a result of the internal breach, the agency has dismissed 42 pending enforcement cases, and has agreed to lift industry bans on 48 people whose cases were also involved in the breach.

Phoenix Partner and Chair of Lewis Brisbois' Collegiate & Professional Sports Law Practice Gregg E. Clifton and New York Associate Christina Stylianou recently co-authored an Expert Analysis article for Law360 regarding the trend in states enacting legislation to govern name, image, and likeness (NIL) issues. 

New York Partner Peter T. Shapiro and Sacramento Partner Shane Singh will present a webinar on claims under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) pertaining to website accessibility on June 20 at 9:00 a.m. PT. 

Chicago Partner Josh M. Kantrow and Associate Jason W. Jochum recently secured a significant victory in a coverage dispute arising out of a doctor’s alleged assault of a patient.

On Thursday, June 1, 2023, the Grieving Families Act (Assembly Bill A6698) was passed by the New York State Assembly. The bill will now be presented to the Senate for a vote and, if passed, will be delivered to Governor Hochul for signature or veto.

Kansas City & Wichita Managing Partner Alan L. Rupe recently co-presented a webinar hosted by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for an audience of approximately 500 legal and human resources (HR) professionals.

Chicago Partner Charles Cole was recently profiled in CIO Today Magazine, in a special issue focusing on "notable & empowered personalities revamping the future." 

Seattle Partner Rachel Tallon Reynolds will join a panel on empowering women in litigation, hosted by Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle (MAMA) at the Perkins Coie LLP office on June 16 at 1:30 p.m. PT.

On May 18, 2023, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its long-awaited technical assistance document on the use of software, algorithms, and artificial intelligence (AI) in employment selection procedures. The guidance document provides insight for employers and HR professionals to use these emerging technologies in a manner consistent with Title VII. 

Washington, D.C. Partner Thomas Brooks, Los Angeles Partner Alexis Crump, and Washington, D.C. Managing Partner Jane Luxton recently penned an Expert Analysis article for Law360, titled “A Comparison Of 2 Bank Failures, With Regulatory Lessons,” which compares the circumstances surrounding the closures of Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank. 

Los Angeles Partners Craig Holden and Robert Collins recently secured a favorable jury verdict in a trade secret matter on behalf of a dental management business. In this case, Lewis Brisbois’ client filed suit against a dentist and a marketing manager who previously worked for the client’s company, alleging breach of contract as well as theft of marketing trade secrets and other confidential information.

Phoenix Partner Julie E. Maurer was recently appointed as a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), a highly selective and invitation-only network of leading corporate executives and attorneys across the globe.