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Dave Resnicoff Moderating Government Panel at ACI Special Briefing for Pharma and Medical Device Industries
RSHC Partner Dave Resincoff will moderate the March 18 “Prosecutorial Perspectives on Recent Settlements, OIG’s Guidance, and Enforcement Priorities for 2021” session at the American Conference Institute (ACI) Special Briefing, Fraud & Abuse in the Sales and Marketing of Drugs & Medical Devices. A panel of top federal healthcare fraud prosecutors will discuss the state of industry compliance, DOJ interpretation of the OIG’s Special Fraud Alert and its impact on future enforcement, industry practices under scrutiny, and potential shifts in priorities under the Biden administration.Full story: Dave Resnicoff Moderating Government Panel at ACI Special Briefing for Pharma and Medical Device Industries -
Greg Curtner co-publishes "Ending Amateurism Would Be Disastrous for Student-Athletes" in The Hill
In an opinion piece for The Hill, Greg Curtner; James Heckman, Nobel Prize-Winning Economist and University of Chicago Professor; and Colleen Loughlin, PhD economist and Executive Vice President at Compass Lexecon, make a research-based argument for preserving the amateur system.Full story: Greg Curtner co-publishes "Ending Amateurism Would Be Disastrous for Student-Athletes" in The Hill -
Judges Launch New DEI Program, Patricia Brown Holmes Leads Civil Procedures Session
The Illinois Judges Association (IJA) and the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism (2Civility) are launching a three-part educational series, “Building Confidence in Our Legal System,” aimed at addressing racial disparities and other equity issues in Illinois’ legal system. RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes will lead the March 11 session, “Civil Procedures.”Full story: Judges Launch New DEI Program, Patricia Brown Holmes Leads Civil Procedures Session -
Nick Kahlon presents on “Trade Secrets: Navigating The Wild, Wild West of Protection, Enforcement, and Damages”
Nick Kahlon will present to the Association of Corporate Counsel on “Trade Secrets: Navigating The Wild, Wild West of Protection, Enforcement, and Damages.” The presentation will include an in depth discussion of successful tactics in trade secrets litigation, damages theories, and complementary tools for effective dispute resolution.Full story: Nick Kahlon presents on “Trade Secrets: Navigating The Wild, Wild West of Protection, Enforcement, and Damages” -
The Biden Administration and the Tech Industry by Jack Theis
In his Built In article, “What Biden Means for Tech,” RSHC Partner Jack Theis discusses the how the Biden Administration’s legislative, regulatory, and enforcement priorities will impact the tech industry, and the proactive steps tech firms can take to prepare. Jack counsels that the tech industry can expect new antitrust legislation, financial services regulation, increased enforcement actions and congressional investigations, and federal data privacy and cybersecurity initiatives.Full story: The Biden Administration and the Tech Industry by Jack Theis -
NBA YLD Power Hour with Patricia Brown Holmes
The National Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (YLD) is spotlighting RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes at their February 25 Power Hour fireside chat. As part of an ongoing series of engaging conversations between young lawyers and established leaders, this Q&A will focus on Judge Holmes’ experience in the legal profession and her advice for those beginning to climb the career ladder.Full story: NBA YLD Power Hour with Patricia Brown Holmes -
Bruce Wagman and Brandy Kuentzel present on “Community Cats Programs in California” at the California Animal Welfare Association
RSHC attorney and San Francisco SPCA General Counsel will be discussing what encompasses operating a legally compliant community cat program (CCP) in California. There will be an in depth discussion on the legalities of community cats in California, ways to standardize CCPs across the state to uplift communities who do not yet have them, avoid legal challenges in CCPs communities, and ways to defend CCPs if they are ever legally challenged.Full story: Bruce Wagman and Brandy Kuentzel present on “Community Cats Programs in California” at the California Animal Welfare Association -
RSHC's 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers, Holmes and Safer Receive Top Ranking
We are proud to announce 12 RSHC attorneys have been selected to the 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers and 2021 Illinois Rising Stars lists. For the 11th time, Patricia Brown Holmes has been ranked a Top 50 Women Super Lawyer. Both Ron Safer and Patricia Brown Holmes have been recognized as Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers.Full story: RSHC's 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers, Holmes and Safer Receive Top Ranking -
RSHC Strengthens Consumer Financial Services Litigation Practice with New Partner Nafiz Cekirge
Noted lending industry litigator Nafiz Cekirge joins RSHC as a partner managing his practice from both coasts in the firm's New York and Los Angeles/Irvine offices. Cekirge has served as lead counsel in more than 200 mortgage mass actions in state and federal courts throughout the country and gained national recognition in the mortgage mass action area for his novel use of the Class Action Fairness Act (“CAFA”) to remove many of these mass actions to federal court.Full story: RSHC Strengthens Consumer Financial Services Litigation Practice with New Partner Nafiz Cekirge -
Patricia Brown Holmes Shares Lessons Learned from the Pandemic with Law360
Law360 invited RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes and other law firm leaders to answer five questions about lessons learned one year into the pandemic. Enjoy watching Patricia’s video clips.Full story: Patricia Brown Holmes Shares Lessons Learned from the Pandemic with Law360 -
RSHC Litigator Eli Litoff Elected Partner
RSHC is delighted to announce the promotion of Eli Litoff (Litigation - Class Action, Commercial Litigation, and White Collar) to Partner, effective January 1, 2021. Join us in congratulating Eli!Full story: RSHC Litigator Eli Litoff Elected Partner -
RSHC Featured in Lawdragon 15th Anniversary Edition
Lawdragon’s feature on Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, “Law Firm So Real,” highlights the Firm’s unique origin as a true "blank slate" and its continuing commitments to helping clients achieve their goals, maintaining professional excellence in all areas of work, and advancing a Firm culture that is built on authentic diversity, equity, and inclusion.Full story: RSHC Featured in Lawdragon 15th Anniversary Edition -
Deborah Bone and Joshua Roquemore publish "How to Navigate Automotive AR's Legal Challenges" in Built In
In "How to Navigate Automotive AR's Legal Challenges," RSHC Attorneys Deborah Bone and Joshua Roquemore discuss the numerous legal challenges posed by fast-moving augmented reality technology.Full story: Deborah Bone and Joshua Roquemore publish "How to Navigate Automotive AR's Legal Challenges" in Built In -
King, McCoy, Perry, and Randolph Named 2020 Notable Minorities in Law by Crain’s
Congratulations to four RSHC Partners, Alan King, Joseph McCoy, Rod Perry, and Simone Randolph, on their recognition as 2020 Notable Minorities in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business. They are among 56 Chicago area professionals honored for their professional achievements, leadership, and service to others. All those selected demonstrate the ability and power to effect change, serve as a role model or mentor, and actively participate in the greater Chicago community.Full story: King, McCoy, Perry, and Randolph Named 2020 Notable Minorities in Law by Crain’s -
Joe Cancila Selected BTI Client Service All-Star 2020
RSHC congratulates Joe Cancila on his selection as one of this year’s BTI Client Service All-Stars, a high honor that can only be given by clients, who single out attorneys delivering the absolute best client service. A BTI Client Service-All Star stands out above others because of their keen understanding of business impacts and unwavering commitment to client objectives.Full story: Joe Cancila Selected BTI Client Service All-Star 2020