LITIGATION, TRANSACTIONS & REGULATORY LAW
Extraordinary people doing extraordinary work on behalf of extraordinary clients
At M&R, bona fide industry expertise meets unsurpassed advisory and practice area know-how. We are a full-service, national law firm boasting 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.
Industry Focus
Our lawyers bring to the table tangible, real-world experience in our clients’ businesses. It’s this breadth of knowledge across industries that drives superior results for some of the most dynamic and well-known companies, individuals and entrepreneurs here in the U.S. and abroad.
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Legal Expertise
When clients have their backs up against the proverbial wall, we’re their first call. That’s because the legal professionals at M&R—among the best in their respective practice areas—stand ready to offer business-first solutions and handle the most complex cases and challenging transactions.
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Culture & Diversity
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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Recognition
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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ATTORNEY SEARCH
Right lawyers,
right approach
M&R has assembled a roster of powerhouse litigators, transactional attorneys and regulatory authorities totally committed to meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations and achieving their objectives. Need legal representation that’ll give opposing counsel reason to pause? Well, look no further.
NEWSROOM
Insights &
media mentions
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.
July 25, 2024
Media Mentions
Calif. Justices Save Prop. 22, But Legislature Could Still Act
Lara Shortz shared with Law360 her take on the recent California Supreme Court decision regarding Proposition 22, which permits app-based companies to classify their drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. Lara noted that while Proposition 22 specifically targets app-based drivers, its framework might inspire similar legal carveouts for other industries and open doors for……
July 18, 2024
Media Mentions
Defend Trade Secrets Act’s extraterritorial reach upheld by appellate court in major boost for IP owners
Jeffrey Farrow was extensively quoted in a recent IAM article, discussing the significant impact of the Seventh Circuit’s judgment in the protracted trade secret and copyright lawsuit between Chicago-headquartered Motorola Solutions and Shenzhen-based Hytera. This ruling, which confirms the Defend Trade Secrets Act’s extraterritorial reach, allows businesses to seek relief for foreign misappropriation if the……
July 17, 2024
Media Mentions
Tesla Sues Chinese Auto Parts Company Over ‘Dangerous’ Supercharger Compatibility Claims
Jeffrey Farrow’s insights were featured in a recent article in The Recorder titled, “Tesla Sues Chinese Auto Parts Company Over ‘Dangerous’ Supercharger Compatibility Claims.” The piece covers a lawsuit filed by Tesla against JecoEV alleging false advertising and trademark dilution in connection with a charging adapter product marketed to drivers who want to charge non-Tesla……
July 3, 2024
Publications
After Chevron: Opportunities For Change In FHFA Practices
Mehdi Sinaki has provided his take on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn the Chevron deference doctrine in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. This landmark ruling marks a significant shift in administrative law, compelling federal agencies like the Fair Housing Finance Agency to provide more precise justifications for regulatory actions. Mehdi’s article published……
July 1, 2024
M&R Blog
PAGA Reform Likely to Bring Significant Changes to Future Litigation
In the face of a potential ballot measure threatening the elimination of Private Attorneys’ General Act (PAGA) actions, Governor Gavin Newsom and business and labor groups reached an agreement to reform PAGA earlier this week....
July 1, 2024
M&R Blog
Don’t Change Those Menus: New Legislation Exempts Restaurants from “Junk Fees” Law
As business finalize preparations to comply with SB 478 “Junk Fees” law, Senate Bill 1524— recently passed by the California Assembly and Senate—is poised to create an exemption for restaurants and other food-related businesses from the new inclusive pricing requirements....
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OUR OFFICE LOCATIONS
A presence from coast-to-coast and a reach that’s global
M&R is headquartered in Los Angeles and has additional offices in Irvine, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, and New York City.
