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05/08/12 Federal Circuit Sets Standard for Joinder in Multidefendant Patent Cases
For cases filed before enactment of the America Invents Act, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has clarified that unrelated defendants may be joined together in a single patent case only if claims are based on the same product or process.
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05/31/12 Defending Data Security Class Actions
Kristofor T. Henning and Thomas J. Sullivan, speakers
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05/08/12 Morgan Lewis Strengthens International Practice with Additional Growth in London, Expansion into Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Morgan Lewis confirmed that ten partners will join the firm's Business and Finance Practice, resident in the UK, Russia, and Kazakhstan.
05/03/12 Morgan Lewis Adds Sophisticated Litigation Team in London
Morgan Lewis today announced that Peter Sharp, Nick Greenwood and David Waldron will join the firm as partners in its Litigation Practice, resident in London.
03/22/12 HP Boots Derivative Suit Over Alleged Bribes, Law360
Morgan Lewis's representation of Hewlett-Packard Co. is discussed.
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Fast Facts

  • Ranked as the most active class action practice in the United States by Law360 Litigation Almanac (2009)
  • Ranked as one of the top law firms in Corporate Counsel magazine's 2010 listing of "Who Represents America’s Biggest Companies?"
  • 10 lawyers named fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Ranked among the top 10 leading securities firms by Securities 360
  • Chambers USA 2009 ranked six partners from the Litigation Practice in national categories, with 33 partners listed across all practice areas
  • Ted Cruz listed as one of the "50 Most Influential Minority Lawyers in America" by the National Law Journal (2008)
  • ML attorney Leslie Caldwell received the U.S. Attorney General's 2007 Award for Exceptional Service for her leadership on the Enron Task Force
  • Practice selected for The National Law Journal's 2006 "Defense Hot List"
  • One of only three firms to be listed in every edition of the BTI Consulting Group's Client Service 30
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Jun 28, 2005 - Morgan Lewis Victory for Humphreys Ltd. — $28.8 Million in Damages

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP obtained an award of $28.8 million in damages for its client Humphreys (Cayman) Ltd. from Fluor Daniel Caribbean, Inc. and Fluor Enterprises.

Jun 13, 2005 - Morgan Lewis Continues California Expansion — Hires Michael J. Lawson, Another Nationally Known Trial Lawyer

Morgan Lewis announced that Michael J. Lawson, an experienced, highly regarded trial lawyer whose clients include many leading Wall Street firms, has joined the national Litigation Practice and will be resident in the firm's San Francisco office.

Apr 18, 2005 - Branching Out - Transplant from Philly Helps Morgan Lewis Put Down Roots
Mar 14, 2005 - Morgan Lewis Enhances Global Litigation Practice with Addition of High-Profile Partners

Morgan Lewis announced today the addition of three litigation partners from Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP including the former chair of Drinker’s white collar/corporate investigations practice.

Mar 02, 2005 - Morgan Lewis Continues Texas Expansion

Morgan Lewis announced today that Jerry R. Selinger and J. Pat Heptig, previously with Jenkens & Gilchrist in their Dallas office, have joined the firm as partners in the Litigation Practice.

Jan 30, 2005 - Morgan Lewis Continues to Strategically Add Laterals in California

Morgan, Lewis announced today that Joan M. Haratani, previously with Shook, Hardy & Bacon in their San Francisco office, is joining Morgan Lewis as a partner in its litigation practice.

Jan 27, 2005 - Another Prosecutor from Elite Enron Task Force Joins Morgan Lewis

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP announced today that John H. Hemann, previously with United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California, will be joining Morgan Lewis in San Francisco as a partner in the litigation group.

Jan 26, 2005 - Morgan Lewis Continues Expansion of Chicago Office

Miriam Bahcall and Steven Malina, of Ungaretti & Harris, join Morgan Lewis' Chicago office as partners in the firm's Litigation Practice.

Jan 13, 2005 - United States Olympic Committee Appoints Ethics Committee

United States Olympic Committee appoints Morgan Lewis partner Leslie Caldwell to its Five-Member Ethics Committee.

Sep 13, 2004 - S. Gerald Litvin, Dean of Philadelphia Trial Bar, Joins Morgan Lewis

Litvin has tried more than 200 cases to verdict and has trained more than 1,000 trial lawyers in the art of courtroom persuasion. He enjoys a national reputation as a trial advocate as well as a teacher of trial advocacy.

Sep 09, 2004 - Respected Federal Prosecutor Joins Morgan Lewis
Sep 08, 2004 - Former Enron Prosecutor Caldwell Joins Morgan Lewis Law Firm
Sep 08, 2004 - Leslie Caldwell, U.S. Justice Department's Enron Task Force Leader, To Join Morgan Lewis

Leslie R. Caldwell to Expand Corporate Investigations and Criminal Defense Practice Group

Feb 12, 2004 - Following Dismissal of Criminal Charges, Court Drops SEC’s Civil Suit Against Former Kmart Executive Joseph Hofmeister
Feb 12, 2004 - White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyers Help Clear Former Kmart Exec of Civil and Criminal Charges

A federal judge in Detroit has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against former Kmart merchandising executive Joseph Hofmeister.

Feb 10, 2004 - Morgan Lewis Adds IP Litigation Partner in Bay Area
Jan 29, 2004 - Bankruptcy Court Approves $2 Billion in Settlements for Mac Arthur Entities

Morgan Lewis, one of the 10 largest U.S. law firms, announced today that the Bankruptcy Court in Oakland, CA issued a Confirmation Order approving settlements with Hartford Insurance Company for just over $1.15 billion, and with United States Fidelity &am

Oct 06, 2003 - Who Represents Corporate America

The National Law Journal reports on who represents corporate America in litigation, corporate transactions, labor and employment, and intellectual property. Morgan Lewis gathers 25 mentions.

Sep 10, 2003 - Blood Work

High-powered lawyering—and a well-timed bit of luck—add up to an eleventh-hour reprieve for an inmate on Louisiana's death row.

Sep 10, 2003 - Dead Man Walking

When two Philadelphia lawyers took the case of a man on death row, they had one goal: to save his life. After years of work, they discovered they'd been fighting the wrong battle all along.

Feb 13, 2003 - Morgan Lewis Expands Dramatically On West Coast
Dec 23, 2002 - Morgan Lewis Attorney Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
Dec 13, 2002 - Morgan Lewis Partner Recognized For Outstanding Client Service in National Survey Two Years in a Row
Aug 26, 2002 - Morgan Lewis Expands London Office With Bird & Bird Senior Litigator
Jul 10, 2002 - Morgan Lewis / Miami Litigation Practice Grows By Four
May 13, 2002 - Morgan Lewis Significantly Expands Litigation Capability in Northern Virginia Office
Apr 04, 2002 - Morgan Lewis Adds Leading Litigation Partner in Washington
Feb 27, 2002 - Morgan Lewis Continues to Expand Litigation Practice in Princeton office
Sep 10, 2001 - Former Federal Court Judge Joins Morgan Lewis' Litigation Practice
Dec 07, 2000 - Morgan Lewis Recovers Full Attorneys' Fees for Client in Iranian Expropriation Case
Sep 01, 2000 - Prominent Litigator Elected Morgan Lewis Partner in Los Angeles
Apr 24, 2000 - Citibank Senior Litigator Joins Morgan Lewis
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