Madison Dini weighed in on the growing wave of M&R consolidation in the medical aesthetics and medtech industries in an article for MedEsthetics. With interest rates declining and economic conditions stabilizing, Madison anticipates a surge in deal activity as manufacturers and tech providers seek to streamline operations, acquire competitors, and drive long-term growth.

Madison Dini

Partner
Practices
Commercial & Business Litigation
Industries
Healthcare

Hooman Yazhari shares insights in Private Equity International on how tariffs could create a surprising opportunity for mid-market private equity firms. While many fear the disruptions from a shifting trade policy, Yazhari points out that firms with largely domestic portfolios—those not heavily reliant on international supply chains—may actually benefit. By stepping in to replace foreign suppliers and maintaining resilience against import-related cost pressures, these firms could find a silver lining amid the turbulence.

Hooman Yazhari

Partner
Practices
Bankruptcy & Restructuring, Corporate, M&A, Securities & Real Estate
Industries
Advertising & Digital Media, Energy

In a recent Fortune article published this week, Hooman Yazhari shared his perspective on how uncertainty in global trade can put VC dealmaking on pause. Hooman notes that many investors may choose to sit tight rather than commit capital in an unpredictable climate. With liquidity events top of mind for the startup ecosystem, stability will be key in the months ahead.

Hooman Yazhari

Partner
Practices
Bankruptcy & Restructuring, Corporate, M&A, Securities & Real Estate
Industries
Advertising & Digital Media, Energy

M&R served as music counsel to Cutting Edge Media Music (as lead investor and manager) in the creation of a joint venture with Warner Bros. Discovery, a game-changing transaction which is one of the largest and highest valued music rights deals ever and covers almost 100 years of music copyrights. The joint venture, covered by Billboard, contains over 400,000 compositions and song cues—including the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings franchises, DC Comics movies, as well as TV shows such as FriendsGame of ThronesThe Big Bang TheoryTwo and a Half MenSuccession, and The White Lotus. The M&R team was led by Michael Poster, our Music Acquisitions & Financing Chair, along with associates Claire Hoffman, Mehdi Sinaki and law clerk Hannah Kang.

Michael S. Poster

Partner-in-Charge/Transactional Department Chair
Practices
Corporate, M&A, Securities & Real Estate, Intellectual Property
Industries
Advertising & Digital Media, Banking & Financial Services, Internet, Software & Technology, Music & Entertainment

Claire Hoffman

Associate
Practices
Corporate, M&A, Securities & Real Estate

Mehdi Sinaki

Senior Associate
Practices
Corporate, M&A, Securities & Real Estate

Michael Poster and Claire Hoffman recently represented Johnny McDaid, a member of Snow Patrol and acclaimed songwriter behind hits for Ed Sheeran, BTS, P!nk, Louis Capaldi, Alicia Keys, in the sale of his latest catalog to Concord Music Group. This milestone deal—one of the first major music acquisitions of 2025—was covered by Music Week.

Michael S. Poster

Partner-in-Charge/Transactional Department Chair
Practices
Corporate, M&A, Securities & Real Estate, Intellectual Property
Industries
Advertising & Digital Media, Banking & Financial Services, Internet, Software & Technology, Music & Entertainment

Claire Hoffman

Associate
Practices
Corporate, M&A, Securities & Real Estate

Lara Shortz has provided her insights to Hotel Dive on the NLRB’s uncertain future and its impact on the hospitality industry. In the wake of the Trump administration’s actions impacting Board leadership, Lara explains how thousands of cases have been left in limbo, prolonging labor disputes and creating regulatory uncertainty for employers navigating compliance and union issues. With federal labor policy in flux, she advises hospitality businesses to proceed with caution.

Lara A. H. Shortz

Office Managing Partner
Practices
Labor & Employment
Industries
Hospitality

Lara Shortz was recently showcased in a Law.com “How I Made Office Managing Partner” feature. In the article, Lara shares her journey from associate to firm leader and offers valuable advice and insight. Among other things, she explains that leadership comes to those who are ready to seize opportunities and embrace challenges, even outside their comfort zones. Without question, Lara’s vast experience, combined with her dedication to building a collaborative and inclusive workplace, highlight the values that define our firm.

Lara A. H. Shortz

Office Managing Partner
Practices
Labor & Employment
Industries
Hospitality

Elizabeth Tosaris lent her expertise to Law360’s coverage of the evolving climate crisis and its impact on insurance markets. In the article, “Top Climate Stories For Insurance Attys To Watch In 2025,” Elizabeth explained that California’s recent regulatory reforms—designed to stabilize homeowners insurance in fire-prone regions—represent a necessary compromise but will take time to influence the market. As she aptly put it, “You don’t turn a warship on a dime.” With insurers adapting to new catastrophe modeling tools and rate-setting processes, her insights are a must for those navigating this complex intersection of climate and insurance.

Elizabeth Tosaris

Partner
Practices
Regulatory & Administrative Law
Industries
Insurance

Jeff Farrow was quoted in IAM on the resolution of a high-profile trade secrets dispute between IBM and GlobalFoundries. This closely watched case centered on allegations of misappropriation tied to advanced semiconductor technologies. Jeff noted that this resolution likely stemmed from a shared understanding that collaboration—not litigation—better aligned with both companies’ goals of innovation and strengthening the semiconductor industry. His takeaway? Businesses must conduct thorough due diligence when partnering with competitors to minimize risks, better positioning them to unlock opportunities to create groundbreaking technologies and drive business growth.

Jeffrey D. Farrow

Partner/Litigation Department Chair
Practices
Commercial & Business Litigation
Industries
Insurance, Internet, Software & Technology