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Lewis & Llewellyn Wins Another Complete Defense Victory in Arbitration

 

In a recent arbitration, a Lewis & Llewellyn team led by partners Nick Saenz and Paul Llewellyn defended one of the world’s largest computer manufacturers facing a multi-million-dollar damages claim for alleged fraud, trade secret misappropriation, and interference with contractual relations, among other causes of action.  After successfully obtaining the dismissal of the Claimant’s interference claim, the case proceeded to a multi-day evidentiary hearing.  Following the hearing, Lewis & Llewellyn secured a complete defense victory, with the arbitrator ordering the Claimant to cover a substantial portion of our client’s costs. 

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Lewis & Llewellyn in the Community

Our attorneys are actively involved in the legal community, lecturing frequently on all aspects of civil litigation.  Partners Ryan Erickson and Evan Burbidge recently gave presentations on “Mastering Oral Argument” and “How to Prepare for Trial” as returning faculty members at the California Superior Court Boot Camp hosted by Pincus Professional Education.  Their dynamic sessions were joined by fellow-panelists Hon. Richard Ulmer (Superior Court of California, San Francisco) and Hon. James Kleinberg (Ret.) (Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County).

Becca Furman recently moderated a Bar Association of San Francisco panel on “Computer Crime Law and Civil Litigation.”  This well-attended CLE included an in-depth discussion of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, along with its California corollary, Computer Data Access and Fraud Act, Cal. Pen. Code, § 502.  The panel included speakers with experience bringing and defending these claims, as well as a lawyer from the Electronic Frontier Foundation.

Becca, along with other in-house and outside counsel, is also speaking at Hastings on March 28 to law students about her experience as a lawyer in San Francisco.  If you or any lawyers or law students would like to attend, please let Becca know and sign up in the above link.

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Lewis & Llewellyn Honored In Benchmark Litigation’s 2019 Edition

Benchmark Litigation, the definitive guide to America’s leading litigation firms and attorneys, recently published its 2019 edition.  Lewis & Llewellyn received top billings across the board.  Benchmark selected us as one of the few “recommended” law firms in California, and one of just a handful of litigation boutiques selected.  Additionally, Benchmark ranked Marc Lewis as one of only 24 “Noted Stars” in California for his Labor & Employment practice.  Similarly, Benchmark named Paul Llewellyn a “San Francisco Litigation Star” for his general commercial litigation practice.

After interviewing our clients, Benchmark summarized our practice in a nutshell: “The firm is responsive, efficient, and skilled.  The attorneys at Lewis & Llewellyn are of the highest quality, and their work product is unsurpassed by larger firms.  In fact, their responsiveness and client service orientation far surpass that of larger firms, and their fee structure and case staffing result in better representation at a lower cost than that available from larger firms.”

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Lewis & Llewellyn Obtains $2.75 Million Settlement For An Alleged Sexual Assault

At Lewis & Llewellyn, we understand what is required to prevail against a powerful and well-funded institution or corporation.  As a firm, we have also chosen to put our litigation expertise toward a cause that we feel passionately about: the epidemic of sexual abuse and assault.  Through our agile and aggressive litigation tactics, we have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our sexual abuse clients and, in the process, driven changes at institutions and corporations throughout the country that will help protect others from sexual abuse.  As part of those efforts, we recently obtained a settlement of $2.75 million in connection with an alleged sexual assault.  Lewis & Llewellyn will continue to advocate vigorously on behalf of survivors of sexual abuse.

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Law360 Features Lewis & Llewellyn’s Family-Friendly Culture

Any working parent knows the struggle of balancing family time and work responsibilities. In an article reflecting on what this balance means for lawyers, Law360 featured the story of Lewis & Llewellyn partner and father-of-three, Ryan Erickson.  At Lewis & Llewellyn, we recognize the importance of both work and family, and we are committed to supporting our attorneys in their effort to be great parents while still providing the highest possible quality of work to our clients.

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Marc Lewis, Evangeline Burbidge, and Ryan Erickson Named to Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under Hot List

Lewis & Llewellyn is pleased to announce that partners Marc Lewis, Evangeline Burbidge, and Ryan Erickson have all been named to Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under Hot List, which honors partners age 40 or younger who have been deemed the most promising emerging talent in their litigation communities by peers and clients.  Benchmark selected only 38 attorneys in California for this award, and the firm is honored that three of their partners were recognized this year.

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Lewis & Llewellyn Files Amicus Brief in Support of Oracle in Oracle America, Inc. v. Google LLC Appellate Victory

In March, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals released its decision in Oracle America, Inc. v. Google LLC, reversing a jury verdict and holding that Google’s unauthorized use of certain aspects of Oracle’s Java software did not qualify as “fair use” under copyright law.  Lewis & Llewellyn filed and amicus brief on behalf of Ralph Oman, the former Register of Copyrights of the United States, analyzing the definition of “fair use” in support of Oracle’s appeal.  The Federal Circuit’s decision will have a far-reaching impact and Lewis & Llewellyn is proud to have been involved in this case.

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Lewis & Llewellyn Secures Victory at Trial

A Lewis & Llewellyn team led by Nick Saenz, and co-counsel at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, recently represented a group of defendants at trial in a hotly contested dispute over the composition of a board of directors.  After the plaintiffs rested their case, we moved for nonsuit, arguing the plaintiffs had failed to present sufficient evidence to sustain their burden of proof.  The Judge granted our motion and dismissed the plaintiffs’ case without our clients having to present any evidence.

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Lewis & Llewellyn Honored by Benchmark Litigation

Benchmark Litigation recently released its 2018 rankings, and it ranked Lewis & Llewellyn one of the few “recommended” law firms in California.  In order to compile the list, Benchmark undertakes an exhaustive process which includes client, peer and partner interviews.  As Benchmark notes, every firm that achieved the “recommended” status was deemed a leader in its respective market.  It further commented that since its opening six years ago, the firm “has generated a significant level of buzz.”  You can read Benchmark’s full analysis of the firm here.

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Lewis & Llewellyn in the Community

Our attorneys are actively involved in the legal community, lecturing frequently on all aspects of civil litigation.  Last month, partner Evan Burbidge spoke alongside Casey O’Connor, Associate General Counsel at Stitch Fix, and Neil Pai, General Counsel at Founders Fund, on”Things Start-Ups Should Know.”  This well-attended CLE included a discussion of common legal mistakes start-ups make and guidance on how to avoid them.  Also in February, partner Ryan Erickson served as a panelist at the BASF’s Annual Solo & Small Firm Conference, where he discussed “How to Level Up Your Law Practice.”  And in March, Evan Burbidge served as part of the faculty presenting on “Mastering the Deposition” with  Pincus Professional Education.