Matthew Yarbrough has been quoted once again in connection with the ransomware attack that hit the city of Dallas on May 3, resulting in disruption to administrative functions. This time, Matt’s insights were included in a Dallas Morning News article titled, Dallas ransomware 3 weeks later: Scope of attack still unclear” published on May 24, 2023.
Seth Darmstadter, M&R’s Class Action & Complex Litigation Practice Leader, was quoted in an article just published by the National Law Journal titled, “Appeals Court Gives Clarity to Voluntary Dismissals, but Inconsistency Among Judges Remains.” In the piece, Seth commented on a new opinion issued by the 11th Circuit clarifying that Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure can be used to voluntarily dismiss entire lawsuits, but not individual claims.
Nicole Haff was quoted in an article published by the Global Legal Post titled, “US Supreme Court rules against Andy Warhol Foundation in dispute with rock photographer.” In the piece, Nicole comments on the high court’s finding being consistent with the purpose of the Copyright Act.
Matthew Yarbrough was quoted at length in a recent Law360 article titled, “Lessons Can Be Learned From Dallas Data Attach, Attys Say.” His commentary, including the insight included in the Law360 piece, has been sought after in the wake of a ransomware attack targeting the city of Dallas.
Bryan Johnson has been quoted in a Law360 article titled, “3 Things Employers Should Know About EEOC’s AI Guidance,” published on May 19, 2023. In the piece, Bryan comments on best practices when it comes to the interplay between artificial intelligence-based software and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Last week, Matt Yarbrough was featured on NBC 5 news in Dallas-Fort Worth. He provided insight into a major escalation of a Dallas-area ransomware attack that threatens to make public critical information not only about county employees, but active and ongoing criminal investigations and prosecutions as well.
Nicole Haff was quoted in an article published by The Hollywood Reporter titled, “Andy Warhol Ruling Limits Fair Use for Copyrighted Images, With Far-Reaching Hollywood Implications.” In the piece, Nicole comments on the fair use defense to copyright infringement and the purpose of the Copyright Act—to promote the progress of science and useful arts.
Matthew Yarbrough was quoted at length in a Law360 article titled, “Consumer Data Bill Creates Big Task For Texas Businesses.” In the piece, Matt comments on how businesses will need to respond to a sweeping consumer data protection bill poised to become Texas law in the coming weeks.
In an article posted on dot.LA on April 13, 2023, titled “How SoCal’s VC Community is Grappling With a ‘Brittle’ Economic Climate,” Harpreet Walia provided his thoughts on the downturn for venture capital by virtue of rising inflation, a looming credit crunch, bank collapses and tech layoffs.
Bloomberg Law recently turned to Ashley Moore to provide her insight into a case before the U.S. Supreme Court captioned Amgen Inc. v. Sanofi. At issue is the scope of a statutory requirement that patents must contain enough information to enable someone with expertise in the field to make and use the invention.
