Media Mentions
2008
Edward P. Leibensperger was quoted on April 1 by the National Law Journal in an article regarding the increasing use of state claims, rather than securities claims, when targeting law firms in cases of corporate wrongdoing. Mr. Leibensperger commented on the turn to state claims, including aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty and aiding and abetting fraud. "As plaintiffs turn towards going after professionals, they're going to find that the state causes of action are more accessible to them, and, therefore, will go to them," he said.
Edward P. Leibensperger, Professional Responsibility, Trial
William P. Schuman was quoted extensively in the March 5 issue of the ABA/BNA Lawyers' Manual On Professional Conduct in an article regarding his presentation at the 2008 Legal Malpractice and Risk Management Conference held February 27 to 29, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Schuman’s presentation discussed the risks and legal exposure for attorneys arising out of their representation of multiple clients in complex transactions.
William P. Schuman PC, Professional Responsibility, Trial
2007
Michael Pope was quoted in an April 27 Associated Press story on the settlement of a class-action lawsuit brought by about 900,000 physicians against the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and 23 affiliated plans. The plans will pay $128 million to settle physicians' claims of unfair payment practices and will make changes to ensure that patients get medically necessary care. Mr. Pope said, "The Blue Cross plans have always worked with their physicians." He was also quoted about the settlement in numerous other publications, including the Chicago Tribune, the Miami Herald and The New York Times.
Michael A. Pope PC, Class Action, Insurance Disputes, Professional Responsibility, Trial
William Schuman was quoted in the February issue of CFO in an article on a recent Delaware Supreme Court decision regarding director liability. Ruling in the case Stone v. Ritter, the court stated that the complainants must prove directors "knew that they were not discharging their fiduciary obligations." Mr. Schuman said, "Proving simple negligence is not going to be enough. What [the Delaware court] is looking for is something very close to intent. It's a really tough standard to meet."
William P. Schuman PC, Corporate Responsibility, Professional Responsibility, Trial
2001
Anthony Bongiorno was quoted in the August 3 issue of The Boston Globe. In an article focusing on the controversy that arises when executives in the financial industry quit a company to join a competitor, Mr. Bongiorno points out the risks when executives leave this type of company. The company's business plans, financials and clients are all subject to protection under a covenant not to compete/trade secret analysis.
Anthony A. Bongiorno, Professional Responsibility, Trial
Don Hilliker, noted as the chair of the ABA’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility, was quoted in the August 2001 issue of the ABA Journal regarding a current Nevada ethics rule that requires every lawyer included in a law firm name to be a member of good standing with the Nevada state bar. Mr. Hilliker points out that Nevada is the only state with such a rule, but that it is a choice of the state bar.
Donald B. Hilliker PC, Pro Bono, Professional Responsibility, Trial
