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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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Sep 28, 2009 - Extraordinary Minorities in Texas Law, Texas Lawyer

Houston partner Ted Cruz was named as a "leading minority" in Texas law by Texas Lawyer.

Sep 23, 2009 - Two Morgan Lewis Litigators Named "Top California Lawyers"

Morgan Lewis litigation partners Jami McKeon and Alicia Villarreal were named by the Daily Journal as two of the "Top 100 Lawyers in California" for 2009.

Sep 02, 2009 - Philadelphia Judge Gives No Weight to Securities Class Action Against NutriSystem, The AmLaw Litigation Daily

Court dismisses putative class action asserting federal securities claims against Morgan Lewis client NutriSystem, Inc. and certain officers.

Aug 14, 2009 - Coke Wins in Test Case of Alien Tort Laws, Daily Business Review

The U.S. Court of Appeals upholds a dismissal of four cases claiming Coca-Cola and its two Colombian bottling subsidiaries were liable for the murder and torture of union members by Colombian paramilitary forces.

Jul 31, 2009 - Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Announces New General Counsel

The CHCI today announced Alicia Villarreal of Morgan Lewis as its new general counsel.

Jul 09, 2009 - Supreme Court Restores EPA Deference But Stops Short of Broad Rule, Inside EPA's Clean Air Report, Vol. 20, No. 14

Ron Tenpas comments in a discussion of recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings involving EPA positions on key environmental cases.

Jul 02, 2009 - Q&A With Morgan Lewis' James Pagliaro, Products Liability Law360

James Pagliaro is interviewed, discussing the past, present, and future of his practice and toxic tort and product liability litigation.

Jul 01, 2009 - In Texas, Morgan Lewis Just Keeps Growing, AmLaw Daily

The growth of our Dallas and Houston offices is highlighted, and Brady Edwards is quoted noting the firm's focused recruitment strategy.

Jun 29, 2009 - Q&A With Morgan Lewis' Ben Indek, Law360

Ben Indek is interviewed, discussing the past, present, and future of his practice and securities law.

Jun 29, 2009 - Q&A With Morgan Lewis' Paul Zevnik, Insurance Law360

Paul Zevnik is interviewed, discussing the past, present, and future of his practice and insurance recovery in general.

Jun 01, 2009 - Morgan Lewis Adds Merrill Ex-VP As Litigation Partner, Law360

Joanna Hendon discusses her recent move to Morgan Lewis.

Jun 01, 2009 - Former Merrill Lynch V.P. Joins White Collar Team at Morgan Lewis

Morgan Lewis today announced the addition of Joanna Hendon—most recently first vice president in the general counsel’s office at Merrill Lynch—as a partner in its Litigation Practice, resident in the firm’s New York office.

Apr 07, 2009 - Former White House Counsel Fred Fielding Returns to Morgan Lewis

Morgan Lewis today announced that former White House Counsel Fred F. Fielding will join the firm as partner in its Litigation Practice on April 15, resident in the firm's Washington, D.C. office.

Apr 06, 2009 - Morgan Lewis Strengthens Litigation Team in Philadelphia

Morgan Lewis today announced the addition of two partners to its Litigation Practice, resident in the firm's Philadelphia office.

Mar 02, 2009 - Former Chief Environmental Lawyer at DOJ Joins Morgan Lewis

Morgan Lewis today announced the addition of Ronald J. Tenpas—most recently the U.S. Department of Justice's top environmental attorney—to the firm's Litigation Practice.

Jan 12, 2009 - Law360 Ranks Busiest Class Action Practices, Law360

Law360 Litigation Almanac ranks Morgan Lewis as the most active class action practice in the United States.

Jan 12, 2009 - U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware to Join Morgan Lewis

Morgan Lewis today announced the addition of Colm F. Connolly as a partner in its Litigation Practice, resident in the firm's Philadelphia office.

Dec 24, 2008 - SEC Chief Defends His Restraint, Washington Post

Ben Indek comments on the SEC's actions against broker-dealers over the 2007 and 2008 fiscal years.

Dec 15, 2008 - MDL Judge on the Case, Texas Lawyer

Denise Scofield comments on the retention of Judge Mark Davidson as MDL for asbestos cases.

Dec 09, 2008 - Leading Litigator for Big Pharma Joins Morgan Lewis in Philadelphia

Morgan Lewis today announced the addition of John P. Lavelle, Jr. as a partner in its Litigation Practice, resident in the firm’s Philadelphia office.

Sep 29, 2008 - American College of Trial Lawyers Inducts J. Gordon Cooney, Jr. as Fellow

J. Gordon Cooney, a partner in Morgan Lewis’s Litigation Practice and Managing Partner of the firm’s Philadelphia office, has been inducted as a Fellow into the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Sep 25, 2008 - Morgan Lewis Continues to Build U.S. Supreme Court and Appellate Practice

Morgan Lewis announced that another leading appellate litigator has joined its rapidly expanding team in Texas. Allyson Ho, a former law clerk to Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, joined the firm’s growing U.S. Supreme Court and national appellate

Sep 25, 2008 - Former Chief Litigation Counsel for Pfizer Joins Morgan Lewis in Houston

Morgan Lewis announced that a top litigator and respected former in-house counsel, Sandra L. Phillips, has joined its rapidly expanding team in Texas.

Sep 19, 2008 - Morgan Lewis Partner Named "Top California Lawyer"

David Schrader is listed as one of the "Top 100 Lawyers in California" for 2008 by the Daily Journal.

Jul 16, 2008 - Morgan Lewis Elevates 22 Attorneys to Partner

Effective October 1, 2008 the following Morgan Lewis attorneys will be elevated to partner. The twenty-two attorneys represent seven practice areas and span nine international offices.