Michael Poster and his music-focused corporate practice—with a heavy emphasis on catalogue acquisition deals for investors—have been featured in a Law360 article titled, “Atty’s Work Brings Music To Growth-Hungry Investors’ Ears.”
Michael Poster’s insights have been featured in an Axios article titled, “Music deals get louder on reports of $1b record for Queen catalog.” In the piece, Michael comments on the trends driving music catalog acquisitions.
Lauren Varnado and M&R’s oil and gas practice anchored in the firm’s Houston office were featured in a Houston City Book article titled, “Lawyers Can Be Cool — Especially Lauren Varnado and Energy Experts at Michelman & Robinson!” The story casts Lauren and her team as a cutting-edge group disrupting the energy law space.
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.
