News Type: Media Mentions

Michelman Robinson’s UK growth strategy is the focus of a new feature in Legal Business. London Office Managing Partner Daniel Burbeary spoke with the publication about the thinking behind our first international office, the deliberate approach we’re taking to building the team and the opportunities we see across practices and markets. Nearly a year after launch, approximately 80% of the office’s work originates in London, underscoring the strength of the platform we’re building and its importance to the firm’s broader global strategy. As Daniel puts it, “This is very much a strategic move to position the firm globally.”

Jeffrey Farrow spoke with IAM about how advances in AI could influence the way companies protect their most valuable intellectual property. In an article examining SpaceX’s selective use of patents and reliance on trade secrets, Jeff explains that as AI makes it easier to model, simulate and reverse-engineer technology, companies may need to be even more deliberate about what they patent and what they keep confidential. For businesses like SpaceX, he sees a hybrid approach taking shape: patent technologies that can be reconstructed, while continuing to protect manufacturing methods, software, operational know-how and proprietary data as trade secrets. It’s an interesting look at how the IP playbook may evolve as technology advances and global competition intensifies.

What’s ahead for Michelman Robinson in London? Dan Burbeary, our Office Managing Partner in the UK, recently sat down with IFLR to talk about the firm’s ambitions in the London and what’s driving our growth there. Among the topics: increasing demand for financial regulatory and sanctions work, complex cross-border disputes, investigations and transactions; the importance of attracting exceptional, entrepreneurial lawyers; and the firm’s focus on growing organically in the specialist areas where it can make the greatest impact for clients. Dan also weighs in on what clients expect from their lawyers today, and the challenge of maintaining a clear vision and sense of purpose amid the pressures of the London legal market.

Michelman Robinson is featured in a new article from Law360 that shines a light on the firm’s distinctive approach to business development. As explained, MR lawyers at every level, including associates, are empowered to build their practices through thought leadership, collaboration and hands-on professional development. The story highlights several of our signature initiatives, including Content Club, where attorneys work together to develop publishable insights for leading legal and business publications, as well as our Marketing & Client Development Program (MCDP) and Trial Advocacy Program (TAP). As Lara Shortz and Ally Miller explain, investing in our lawyers’ growth as business developers is a strategic priority that strengthens both their careers and the value we deliver to clients.

Michael Poster was quoted in Billboard discussing one of the key trends expected to shape music catalog acquisitions and M&A activity in the second half of 2026: the impact of billions of dollars in capital raised through music asset-backed securitizations. As one of the industry’s leading advisors on music acquisitions and financing, Mike explains that companies which have raised significant debt capital face mounting pressure to deploy those funds, driven both by investor expectations and the ongoing cost of borrowed capital. With abundant cash chasing a limited supply of premium assets, he notes, competition among buyers is likely to intensify, contributing to more aggressive pricing across the market.

Ron Camhi recently shared his perspective with Billboard Insider on the closely watched Inglewood digital billboard litigation, a dispute at the intersection of commercial real estate and digital media involving competing rights to some of the nation’s most valuable out-of-home advertising locations surrounding SoFi Stadium, Intuit Dome, Hollywood Park, and the Forum. Drawing on decades of experience representing clients across the out-of-home advertising industry, Ron also discusses the growing value of digital advertising assets in major sports and entertainment districts, the expanding role of municipalities in using digital signage as public infrastructure, and why carefully drafted development agreements, leases, and related contracts are essential as digital out-of-home continues to evolve.

Michael Poster and Mehdi Sinaki represented Cutting Edge Group in its acquisition of the music rights and royalty streams to acclaimed composer Brian Tyler’s film and television catalog, a landmark transaction featured by The Hollywood Reporter. The deal encompasses more than 60,000 minutes of Tyler’s work—including scores for the Fast & Furious franchise, Iron Man 3, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Now You See Me, Yellowstone, and the official Formula 1 theme—and was described by Cutting Edge Group as one of the largest acquisitions ever completed for the rights of a single film and television composer.

Jeffrey Farrow was quoted in The Hill on Apple’s trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI. His take: the case is about far more than confidential information.

Jeff reads the litigation as a signal of where the AI race is heading. The competition is shifting from foundation models and cloud infrastructure to the physical devices people use every day.

The article also covers Apple’s claim that former employees shared proprietary hardware information with OpenAI as the company builds out its consumer hardware, and what the dispute means for the companies working to define AI-enabled devices.

Lara Shortz was quoted in a CNBC article examining how companies are responding to the emerging compliance challenges posed by prediction markets. In explaining why financial institutions have been among the earliest to adopt prediction market trading policies, Lara notes that these organizations have long maintained robust compliance programs focused on trading activity and the use of confidential information. The article also explores how employers across industries are evaluating whether their insider trading policies and employee training adequately address the unique risks these platforms present.

Amanda Monroe is featured in Law360 discussing one of the most closely watched wage and hour cases of the year: the California Supreme Court’s review of Leeper v. Shipt, which could resolve a significant split over so-called “headless” PAGA claims. Amanda explains why the decision is expected to bring much-needed clarity to California employers and employees alike, while also shaping future litigation strategy and the practical effectiveness of arbitration agreements. The case is one of six key wage and hour matters that Law360 identifies as worth watching during the remainder of 2026.