News & Press Releases

This Law360 article discusses a former NFL player Shawne Merriman's trademark lawsuit against Vermont Teddy Bear Co. Inc. for using his "Lights Out" nickname on their products without his permission. Mintz Member Andrew Skale and Associate Natalie Prescott are mentioned as counsel for Merriman.

Mintz Members Larry Freedman and Chuck Samuels are quoted in this Law360 article on how the jury verdict in favor of Abbott Laboratories in its False Claims Act trial involving off-label marketing puts the defense bar on an official winning streak in these types of cases.  

Mintz’s Antitrust Practice Chair Bruce Sokler is quoted in this Financial Times article discussing Halliburton’s plan to purchase Baker Hughes. The piece notes the Department of Justice hopes to block the deal through an antitrust lawsuit.

Mintz Litigation Associate Crystal Lopez authored this Daily Journal article on the U.S. Supreme Court’s highly anticipated decision in Tyson Foods, Inc. v. Bouaphakeo.

Jeremy Glaser, a Member and Co-chair of the firm’s Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Practice, is quoted in this San Diego Business Journal article discussing the U.S. brewing industry employers’ efforts to retain workers, including using stock, cash, culture, and other methods as incentives.

The Parental Drug Association (PDA) has published a book by Washington, D.C. FDA and Health Law attorney Joanne Hawana. According to the PDA, the book “presents a condensed overview of the regulatory systems and processes for marketing a drug product in the three major global regions.”