Wilmington Partners Rafael X. Zahralddin and Sean M. Brennecke recently authored three articles for the American Bar Association's (ABA) Business Law Today "Month-in-Brief" section. Featured under the "Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution" and "Business Regulation & Regulated Industries" practice areas, the articles discuss a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling involving escheatment and the State of Delaware, a Chancery Court decision involving a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) and fiduciary duties, and the FDIC's closing and sale of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.

New York Partner Alecia Walters-Hinds will join a panel at the upcoming American Bar Association TIPS (Tort Trial and Insurance Practice) & YLD (Young Lawyers Division) Section Conference, hosted at the Marriott hotel in NYC on May 4 at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Wilmington Partner Rafael X. Zahralddin will present at the Federation of Credit & Financial Professionals (FCFP) Spring Education Day, hosted at Springfield Country Club on May 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.

Providence Partner Gregory Tumolo will join the upcoming Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce HR Roundtable, co-hosted by Lewis Brisbois and the Employers Association of the NorthEast (EANE), at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island on April 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ET.

Dallas Associate Christine Chasse recently authored an article for the April 2023 edition of Headnotes - the official publication of the Dallas Bar Association (DBA) - that discusses the risks that nurses face in a healthcare system that encourages providers to report mistakes.

Newark Partner Brent A. Bouma recently secured an appellate victory on behalf of a company and several employees when the New Jersey Appellate Division affirmed the trial court's grant of summary judgment, ruling that the plaintiff's claims of evidence tampering, false imprisonment, negligent hiring, training and supervision, and malicious prosecution could not succeed as a matter of law.

Lewis Brisbois is pleased to present our upcoming Appellate Webinar, “Recent Important Appellate Decisions & Their Expected Impact on New York Litigation,” taking place Wednesday, April 19 at 3:00 p.m. ET, hosted by New York Partners Nicholas P. Hurzeler and Kristen Carroll and Associate Dean Pillarella.

Phoenix Partner and Chair of Lewis Brisbois' Collegiate & Professional Sports Law Practice Gregg E. Clifton and New York Associate Christina Stylianou will host a webinar on April 5 at 12:00 p.m. ET, titled "The Future of Amateurism in College Athletics." They will be joined by Jill Bodensteiner, Vice President and Director of Athletics at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.

New York Partners Ellen H. Greiper, Kristen Carroll, and Nolan P. Comfort recently secured dismissal in a rear-end accident case based on the no-fault threshold, where summary judgment on liability was already granted to the plaintiff. This case is an example of how thorough preparation can lead to a successful result despite an unfavorable liability position.

Los Angeles Partners Eric Y. Kizirian, Michael K. Grimaldi, and Zourik Zarifian recently secured a significant appellate win on behalf of BMW when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the lower court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Lewis Brisbois’ client.

The Supreme Court of Texas recently upheld a Thirteenth Court of Appeals’ judgment finding that the plaintiffs in a premises defect case brought against the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) had failed to raise a fact issue regarding the creation of a dangerous condition and, consequently, failed to establish waiver of the defendant’s sovereign immunity. Daniel K. Christ and Nicole D. Salinas v. Tex. DOT, et al., No. 21-0728, 66 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 306, 2023 Tex. LEXIS 128, at *1 (Feb 10, 2023).

Madison County Partner Adam S. Johnson and Associate Nicholas Martin recently secured a defense verdict on behalf of Lewis Brisbois’ insurer client in Madison County, Illinois. The matter arose from a two-car motor vehicle accident that occurred in the same county.

Lafayette Managing Partner Jennifer E. Michel will speak at the American College of Coverage Counsel (ACCC) 2023 Annual Meeting, hosted at the Intercontinental Chicago on May 11.

Fort Lauderdale Partner Sean P. Shecter and Atlanta Partner Steven H. Lee recently spoke with Law360 for an article titled, "Bankman-Fried Hit With FCPA Charge As Feds Drop 'Hammer,'" which discusses the most recent charge levied against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).