News Type: Media Mentions

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.

Tom Krzeminski continues to garner media attention following his arrival at Michelman Robinson, with his addition to the firm now featured by several outlets, including Commercial Dispute Resolution. That publication highlights Tom’s more than 25 years of experience as a first-chair trial lawyer handling sophisticated commercial, patent, trade secret, and Hatch-Waxman litigation, as well as his work in Section 337 investigations before the U.S. International Trade Commission and FDA-related regulatory matters. We’re thrilled to have Tom at MR and look forward to the impact he’s sure to have on our clients and litigation team.

Amanda Monroe’s latest media commentary is featured in Law360, where she offers insight into one of the most closely watched employment law developments of 2026. In the publication’s roundup of significant state wage and hour policy changes, Amanda discusses California’s proposed updates to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) notice process, explaining that the proposed rules are primarily aimed at repeat, high-volume filers and are targeted at addressing the generic, boilerplate PAGA submissions that have become increasingly common. The article also examines major legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments across California, New Jersey, Virginia, Connecticut, and Illinois that are reshaping the wage and hour landscape for employers.

Akshay Sewlikar brings first-hand authority to one of the most closely watched stories in English football. Having acted for the Premier League in its prosecution of Everton—the case behind Burnley’s landmark £40m award —Akshay was sought out by City AM to weigh in on the question now gripping the sport: does the ruling open the floodgates for compensation claims from the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea? His explains that the decision must first survive appeal and possible arbitration, and even then, “loss of chance” claims are notoriously fact-sensitive.

Akshay Sewlikar and Patrick Lloyd were quoted this week in City AM discussing the Premier League’s transition from Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) to the new Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) framework and what the shift could mean for clubs across English football. In the article, “Premier League’s new financial rules will have winners and losers,” Akshay and Patrick examine how the SCR model aligns more closely with UEFA’s financial regulations by linking spending limits to football-related revenue and player sales, while also noting that only time will tell whether the new regime ultimately succeeds in improving clubs’ long-term financial health. Their commentary highlights the broader operational and competitive implications of one of the most significant financial governance changes in modern football.

Amanda Monroe was extensively quoted in CoStar News following her presentation at last week’s HR in Hospitality Conference: Houston, where she addressed the growing legal scrutiny surrounding hotel and restaurant service charges. Amanda discussed the multimillion-dollar class action exposure hospitality operators face when fee disclosures lack clarity and shared practical guidance on reducing risk through transparent language, standardized contracts, employee training, and consistency across the customer transaction lifecycle. As Amanda has emphasized, these are critical considerations as regulators and plaintiffs’ attorneys place increased focus on fee transparency across the hospitality industry.

John Gibson provides thoughtful analysis for the FT “Big Read,” examining the challenges facing the UK Serious Fraud Office and the future of white-collar enforcement.

One of John’s sharpest observations, however, was left on the cutting room floor: the SFO is capable of far more than many give it credit for, but only if UK governments, of whatever political complexion, fully fund anti-corruption enforcement instead of approaching the task on seven- to ten-year installment plans.

At a moment when U.S. white-collar enforcement is retrenching, John makes the case that the UK has both an opportunity and a responsibility to lead, provided it is willing to invest accordingly.

Jeffrey Farrow is quoted in IAM’s coverage of the recent Anthropic source code leak, where more than 512,000 lines of proprietary code were inadvertently exposed and rapidly circulated online. The incident offers a stark reminder of how quickly intellectual property protections can erode once information enters the public domain. As Jeff explains, the disclosure “metastasised beyond any meaningful and effective legal protections,” leaving little for trade secret law to preserve. Bottom line: in an environment where leaks can spread globally within hours, the focus shifts from recovery to response. Companies that treat IP as an active asset—with disciplined controls, trained teams, and ready-to-deploy protocols—are far better positioned when the unexpected happens.

We’ve earned a significant result in London, with Michelman Robinson’s Tier 1 Private Prosecution Practice Group securing guilty verdicts on all 13 counts in a complex, cross-border fraud case involving millions in investor losses—this following a seven-and-a-half-week trial at Southwark Crown Court. The team’s ability to trace funds across multiple jurisdictions and deliver a unanimous outcome on nearly every count underscores both the sophistication of the scheme and the strength of the prosecution. As highlighted in the media, including Law360, Solicitors Journal, and Manchester TV, this matter not only represents a major win for our client, but also reinforces the growing importance of private prosecutions in addressing high-value economic crime where public resources are stretched. Congratulations to Polly Sprenger and her entire team on a result that sets a clear benchmark for cases of this kind.

Jeffrey Farrow was once again called upon by IAM for his legal insights—this time to analyze a significant UPC decision reinforcing the fragility of trade secret protection when procedural safeguards are overlooked. In an article titled “Failure to seek UPC confidentiality order strips EOflow’s trade secrets of protection,” Jeff weighs in on the ruling that trade secrets can be lost where a party fails to take proactive, reasonable steps—such as securing a confidentiality order—before disclosing sensitive information in litigation. The takeaway is a critical one for companies operating in high-stakes IP disputes: once information is shared without restriction, its protected status may be irretrievably forfeited, underscoring the need for strategic foresight at every stage of enforcement.