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M&R is a full-service, national law firm that boasts a remarkable record of litigation, transactional and regulatory successes in the most consequential matters. Our attorneys, from the co-founders on down, are fully engaged, unrelenting yet always professional, and equal parts strategic, practical, entrepreneurial and cerebral—subject matter and practice area pros who immerse themselves in our clients’ businesses and are sought after for their proven industry expertise.
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At M&R, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone has a voice, no matter their background, culture, ethnicity, orientation or position. This encourages healthy internal debate and innovative, strategic thinking that inures to the benefit of our client base, which itself is as diverse as the firm.
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The legal and business communities continue to shower praise upon M&R. The firm and its lawyers are regularly recognized with awards and honors that highlight our extraordinary work and culture and set us apart from our peers in the legal marketplace. Click below for a sampling of accolades.
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Lawyers at M&R are industry-focused thought leaders consistently making headlines and providing commentary on topics of interest to our clients and friends. Take a look at our latest insights and media mentions.

September 19, 2023
Media Mentions
We Don’t Overbook the Airplane’: Why Pre-OCI Recruiting Hasn’t Taken Off at Midsize Firms
Sanford Michelman was extensively quoted in an article published in ALM’s Mid-Market Pro titled, “We Don’t Overbook the Airplane’: Why Pre-OCI Recruiting Hasn’t Taken Off at Midsize Firms.” The piece concerns the recruitment of law school talent outside the on-campus interview process.…

September 18, 2023
M&R Blog
The Implications of Marijuana Reclassification Part 3: The Real Estate Space
By Mehdi Sinaki The recent recommendation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III controlled substance has sent ripples across multiple sectors, the real estate space included. The prospect of marijuana’s reclassification from its current Schedule I status could dramatically alter the legal landscape in which real […]

September 13, 2023
Media Mentions
Concord’s Bid for Round Hill Music Royalty Fund Strikes Positive Chords for Music Assets Markets
Billboard has once again sought insights from Michael Poster—this time in support of an article published this week titled, “Concord’s Bid for Round Hill Music Royalty Fund Strikes Positive Chords for Music Assets Markets.” In the piece, Michael notes that the pending deal buoys the valuation methodologies that have been used of late for large……

September 12, 2023
M&R Blog
The Implications of Marijuana Reclassification Part 2: The Healthcare Sector
By Mehdi Sinaki The Implications of Marijuana’s Potential Reclassification for the Healthcare As word spreads about the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recent recommendation to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance, healthcare providers, insurers, and pharmaceutical companies are justifiably keen to understand the full scope of this […]

September 12, 2023
Media Mentions
AI Firms Among Job Vendors Bracing for California Bias Lawsuits
Stacey Chiu has been quoted at length in a Bloomberg Law article titled, “AI Firms Among Job Vendors Bracing for California Bias Lawsuits.” The piece was published in the wake of a recent California Supreme Court determination that paves the way for workers to pursue FEHA claims against third-party vendors for actions performed on behalf……

September 11, 2023
M&R Blog
Yet Another Court Win for Crypto, but SEC’s Gensler Fights Back
By Sam Licker and Liza Kirillova Following a federal court’s ruling that Ripple Labs did not violate federal law by selling its XRP token on public exchanges, the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission took another hit with respect to its aversion to cryptocurrency. In late August, a three-judge panel of the D.C. Court of Appeals […]
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