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Bartko Law Firm’s Patrick M. Ryan named Top Trade Secret Lawyer for 2020 by Top California Law Publication

Patrick M. Ryan recognized as one of “California’s Top Trade Secret Lawyers” by the California Daily Journal in its Oct. 7, 2020 special edition in its annual selection of the state’s top attorneys.

John McLean and Patrick O’Shaughnessy Publish Article in the Daily Journal on Analyzing Ixchel v. Biogen’s New Rules

August 2020: The San Francisco and Los Angeles Daily Journal has published an article by Bartko litigators John McLean and Patrick O’Shaughnessy analyzing two new pleading rules in Ixchel Pharma, LLC v. Biogen, Inc.

Rob Bunzel’s Series on Trial Lessons Continues with a Fourth Review of “Courtroom warrior: The combative career of William Travers Jerome” by Richard O’Connor

May 22, 2020: Rob Bunzel penned a fourth installment for the Daily Journal on trial lessons from the Edlund library. See a copy of the article here. This time a review of the biography of New York District Attorney, William Travers Jerome.

Marco Quazzo Pens Article Analyzing How Courts Will Apply Force Majeure Provisions in Covid-19 Litigation

May 2020: The San Francisco and Los Angeles Daily Journal has published an article authored by Bartko litigator Marco Quazzo analyzing how courts faced with Covid-19 litigation will apply force majeure provisions and related doctrines in commercial contracts, leases, and employment agreements. You can find the article here.

Bartko Secures Summary Judgment Win for Vir2us, Inc. on Eve of Trial

A Bartko team led by Brian Smith achieved a significant victory for its client, Vir2us, Inc., when the Federal Court in the Eastern District of Virginia granted summary judgment in favor of Vir2us.

Bartko Law Firm Expands Into SoCal With Preeminent Labor & Employment Group

Bartko LLP is pleased to welcome a top-tier Northern and Southern California labor and employment practice with co-chairs Louise Ann Fernandez and An Nguyen Ruda joining the firm. Their clients following them to the Bartko firm include healthcare providers and media companies. Ms. Fernandez, Ms. Ruda and their group, including associate Elina Tilman, will complement and bolster Bartko’s complex litigation and real estate practices by providing additional vital services for corporate clients.

Michael Abraham is Appointed Update Editor for CEB’s “Class Actions, Data Breach Litigation, and Privacy Concerns Before and During Trial” Chapter

Michael Abraham has been appointed as the update editor for the chapter titled “Class Actions, Data Breach Litigation, and Privacy Concerns Before and During Trial” in CEB’s Privacy Compliance and Litigation in California.

Michael Abraham Continues Role as Update Editor for CEB’s “Alternative Dispute Resolution” Chapter

Michael Abraham continues in his role as the update editor for the chapter titled “Alternative Dispute Resolution” in CEB’s California Real Estate Brokers: Law and Litigation.

Rob Bunzel’s Series on Trial Lessons Continues with a Review of “The Man to See: Edward Bennett Williams” by Evan Thomas

December 12, 2019: Rob Bunzel penned another piece for the Daily Journal on lessons from the Edlund library. See a copy of the article here. This time a review of the biography of Edward Bennett Williams, “The Man to See.”

Bartko Firm Obtains $845,114,000 Judgment for ASML Against XTAL, Inc.

In one of the largest judgments for theft of trade secrets in U.S. history, the Bartko trial team obtains an $845,114,000 judgment for ASML against XTAL.