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Are the Google, Amazon Suits This Generation's Microsoft?
November 26, 2023
Antitrust Co-chair Bruce Sokler was quoted in a National Law Journal article discussing the US Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust cases against Google and Amazon, drawing parallels to the Microsoft case of 2001. Bruce noted that like the Microsoft case, the DOJ and FTC have each singled out a dominant entity in the market, Google and Amazon.
Move On Up: Mintz IP Head Talks Higher Rates and Raiding Rivals
November 23, 2023
Managing IP profiled Mintz’s growth in high-end litigation in an interview with IP Chair Michael Renaud. The article recognized Mintz’s strategic and integrated approach to adding client value. In the article, Mike discussed the team’s significant investment in developing true market expertise that provides an extra layer of commercial insight based on the law and tech. As growth mode continues, Mike shared he is continuing to look for lawyers who can add client value beyond the basics.
Antitrust Co-chair Bruce Sokler spoke to the National Law Journal on the influential role of the European Union in establishing regulatory standards across various domains, prompting US regulators to address issues such as artificial intelligence.
Smaller GPs Offer LPs Co-investments to Build Trust
November 17, 2023
GPs, particularly those in the lower middle market, leverage co-investments to forge and strengthen relationships with LPs — an otherwise challenging feat given the current slow-paced fundraising climate. In a PitchBook article, Private Equity Practice Co-chair Matthew T. Simpson explores the strategic utilization of co-investments by smaller private equity firms.
How Some Law Firms Are Reimagining Succession Planning
November 15, 2023
Managing Member Bob Bodian spoke to Bloomberg Law on Mintz’s origination credit policy to give no attorney more than 75% of credit, with the rest to be shared among those helping to originate or develop the client relationship. His comments were included in an article focused on the ways law firms are reimagining succession planning and updating leadership structures for the future.
Court Finds Employer Had Legitimate Reason to Fire Nurse Who Complained of Discrimination
November 9, 2023
Associate Nicole Rivers was quoted in a SHRM article providing insights on workplace behavior policies in the context of a recent case where an Alabama nurse lost a racial discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against Crestwood Healthcare.