Zuber Lawler Obtains Sanctions Victory Against “Schedule A” Plaintiff
September 12, 2023 | Press
Zuber Lawler, led by Chicago partner Brian Beck, obtained a victory for its client RJITSCT LLC dba Respect The Look, including sanctions and a fee award against a “Schedule A” plaintiff. Respect The Look sells memorabilia online including a variety of decorative flags. It was surprised to find its PayPal account frozen around December 2021… More
For the Third Year in a row, Zuber Lawler Earns #1 Spot in Law360’s 2023 Diversity Snapshot Survey
August 1, 2023 | Press
Zuber Lawler is proud to announce that for the third year in a row it has been ranked #1 in Law360’s 2023 Diversity Snapshot, which measures diversity in the equity ranks of law firms across the country, sharing the honor with three other law firms. Zuber Lawler also ranked in the top 10 out of all law… More
Zuber Lawler Congratulates Bitcoin Depot on NASDAQ Debut and Stellar Performance
July 12, 2023 | Blockchain Law Updates, Press
Zuber Lawler extends warmest congratulations to long-time client Bitcoin Depot, the world’s largest crypto ATM operator, on their successful inclusion in the NASDAQ trading system. This remarkable achievement follows their transaction with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) GSR II Meteora (GSRM). Bitcoin Depot’s expansive network of over 6,000 crypto ATMs across the United States, commanding… More
MARTIN GREENE (1951 – 2023) | An Appreciation
April 17, 2023 | Press
Zuber Lawler is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague Martin P. Greene. After a courageous battle with cancer, Martin passed away on April 3, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of excellence in the legal field. Born and raised in Chicago, Martin was passionate about… More
Zuber Lawler’s Appellate Practice Ranks #1 in the 2023 Edition of RANKING ARIZONA® The Best of Arizona Business
March 20, 2023 | Appellate Law Update, Press
We are thrilled to announce that Zuber Lawler’s appellate practice has been ranked #1 in the 2023 edition of RANKING ARIZONA® The Best of Arizona Business. Our team is truly honored to receive this recognition from the Arizona business community. A big thank you to Robert A. Mandel, who heads our firm’s Appellate Practice Team.… More
Zuber Lawler Partner Eileen M. Letts Elected to Serve as a Trustee on the National Judicial College Board
January 5, 2023 | Press
We are thrilled to announce that Zuber Lawler Partner Eileen M. Letts has been elected to serve as a trustee on the National Judicial College board! Ms. Letts is a highly respected and accomplished member of the legal community, and we know that she will bring valuable insights and experience to this important role. Congratulations,… More
Congratulations to Brian Beck on his Elevation to Partner
January 9, 2023 | Press
Zuber Lawler is thrilled to announce the elevation of Associate Brian Beck to Partner, effective immediately. “Brian exemplifies the talent, work ethic, leadership, excellence, and commitment to clients that has made Zuber Lawler a go-to firm for leading companies throughout the world,” says Managing Partner Tom Zuber. “It’s been an honor to work with Brian… More
Zuber Lawler Represents Issuers of Assets Subject to the FTX Bankruptcy
November 23, 2022 | Blockchain Law Updates, Press
Zuber Lawler represents the interests of an ad hoc group of entities who received investment from Alameda Research and FTX Ventures. If Alameda Research or FTX Ventures invested in your company, that investment will now be up for public sale through the bankruptcy process. Through that process, you may be asked (compelled) to make public… More
Zuber Lawler Represents Auto Konnect in Trial Victory Against BMW of North America
September 30, 2022 | Press, US Law Updates
On July 28, 2022, following a two-week trial, Zuber Lawler secured a jury verdict awarding over $3 million in damages for its client Auto Konnect, LLC, against BMW of North America, LLC for breach of contract. Auto Konnect was a vendor that provided dealership training services for BMW from 2008 through 2018, growing that section… More
For the Second Year in a row, Zuber Lawler Earns the #1 Spot in Law360’s 2022 Diversity Snapshot Survey
August 4, 2022 | Press
Zuber Lawler is proud to announce that for the second year in a row it has been ranked #1 in Law360’s recent law firm diversity survey, the 2022 Diversity Snapshot, and boasts greater diversity in its equity ranks than all other law firms participating in the survey. “We are excited to receive this recognition… More
Zuber Lawler and Esports Insider Launch U.S. Esports Gambling Report
June 29, 2022 | Press
Esports Insider and law firm Zuber Lawler have collaborated to launch the U.S. Esports Gambling Report, a white paper that provides a detailed snapshot and overview into esports betting regulation developments through the end of 2021. The report, available on ESI Marketplace, meticulously runs through each U.S. state’s current esports betting legislation (accurate as of… More
Zuber Lawler Partner, Eileen Letts Featured in Chicago Bar Association Black History Month Celebration Video
February 11, 2022 | Press
Watch Zuber Lawler Partner, Eileen M. Letts in the Chicago Bar Association’s video celebrating Black History Month with a look at the Earl B. Dickerson Awards which honor minority lawyers and judges whose careers emulate the courage and dedication of Dickerson. More
Uncensored Crypto | 9-Part Docuseries
January 18, 2022 | Blockchain Law Updates, Press
Uncensored Crypto has released a 9-part docuseries that features Zuber Lawler partner, Josh Lawler. The free docuseries will include 56 industry insiders who share their raw, unfiltered, and uncensored insights into the crypto revolution. In these explosive, controversial, and never-seen-before interviews they reveal: What’s next for crypto… the assets they own… the risks and rewards… More
Congratulations to Janet Jackim on Her Elevation to Equity Partner
January 7, 2022 | Press
Congratulations to Janet Jackim on her elevation to equity Partner. Since Janet joined us in 2020, she has quickly become an integral leadership voice within the firm. She meets all the criteria of what we look for in an equity partner: a proactive forward-motion problem-solving approach to managing client matters; partner-level productivity that drives the… More
Zuber Lawler Transaction Announcement
November 16, 2021 | Press
Zuber Lawler represented Ken Real Estate, a major Japanese real estate firm and a longstanding firm client, in sale of its Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, a 400-room hotel in South Lake Tahoe, California, to Brookfield Properties, a very large U.S.-based real estate firm. The Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel is the largest hotel in the Lake… More
Zuber Lawler Earns #1 Spot in Law360’s 2021 Diversity Snapshot Survey
October 27, 2021 | Press
Zuber Lawler is proud to announce that it has been ranked #1 in Law360’s recent law firm diversity survey 2021 Diversity Snapshot, and boasts greater diversity in its equity ranks than all other law firms participating in the survey. The survey shows that the U.S. legal industry as a whole continues to struggle with a… More
Zuber Lawler Assisted Houston-Based Investment Bank and Crypto Expert Entoro Capital
October 18, 2021 | Press
Zuber Lawler assisted Houston-based investment bank and crypto expert Entoro Capital, which has partnered with private equity firm Valhil Capital to create an NFT that has been sold as a security. Valhil Capital underwrote the sale and Entoro Capital acted as a broker-dealer. Entoro raffled off nine of the ten minted NFTs based on a… More
Juniper Networks Patent Litigation Transferred to ND Cal From Waco Division
September 27, 2021 | Press
By: Jennifer C. Kuhn, Partner The Federal Circuit issued a mandamus order transferring Brazos Licensing’s patent litigations against Juniper Network from the Western District of Texas, Waco Division (Albight J.) to the Northern District of California for convenience under 28 U.S.C. section 1404(a): http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/opinions-orders/21-160.ORDER.9-24-2021_1839676.pdf Witness Convenience is paramount, even if testimony time is limited: The… More
Zuber Lawler Wins $66 Million Arbitration Award For Clients Royal Innovation Group, LLC and Crown City Enterprises, LLC
September 24, 2021 | Press
On October 26, 2020, the Hon. Joseph R. Brisco (Ret.) awarded Zuber Lawler clients over $65 million after an arbitration over the breach of a cannabis licensing and distribution contract, as well as related business torts. The specifics of the underlying deal concerned a license and distribution arrangement for The Weekend Box, an immensely popular… More
New ABA Book: “Building the Rule of Law: Firsthand Accounts From a Thirty-Year Global Campaign”
September 10, 2021 | Press
Portland Engineering Inc., and Thompson Duke Industrial LLC settle patent infringement litigation against ATG Pharma Inc. and Advanced Integrated Robotics Inc.
July 14, 2021 | Cannabis Law Updates, Press
Portland Engineering Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Thompson Duke Industrial, LLC, (collectively “Portland Engineering”) announce that they have entered into a settlement agreement with Canadian defendants ATG Pharma Inc. and Advanced Integrated Robotics Inc. (collectively “ATG Pharma”), ending the patent disputes between the companies. Portland Engineering had filed a patent infringement action against ATG Pharma… More
Zuber Lawler Welcomes Leading IP Litigator Grace Pan as a Partner in its New York Office
May 3, 2021 | Press, US Law Updates
Zuber Lawler gratefully announces the addition of Asia-focused IP litigation partner Grace Pan to its New York office. “Grace Pan is an internationally-recognized attorney in relation to intellectual property matters with a nexus with Asia, particularly Taiwan, China, and Japan,” says Managing Partner Tom Zuber. “My partners and I are thrilled to incorporate her incredible… More
Zuber Lawler represented DLT Element, LLC and Distributed Ledger Technologies, LLC
April 14, 2021 | Blockchain Law Updates, Press
Zuber Lawler represented DLT Element LLC, Distributed Ledger Technologies, LLC, and related entities, in the sale of assorted assets including rights to revenue derived from Bitcoin mining activities, equity and derivative securities and digital assets including tokens, SAFTs and rights to receive tokens pursuant to smart-contract lock-up release to Element ASA, a Norwegian entity listed… More
Zuber Lawler Opens New Office in Austin
March 9, 2021 | Press
Zuber Lawler gratefully announces the addition of Austin-based intellectual property litigator Jennifer Kuhn, and the opening of its new office in Austin, Texas. “Austin is the new technology capital of the United States, and as a technology-focused law firm, my partners and I have decided that we must have an office there,” says the firm’s… More
Zuber Lawler Congratulates its Client Redbubble on a Groundbreaking Summary Judgment Victory
August 26, 2019 | Press
Redbubble is a global online marketplace platform, on which third-party artists upload and sell creative designs on everyday products such as apparel, phone cases, stickers, and the like. LTTB claimed that some of the listings on Redbubble infringed its “Lettuce Turnip the Beet” trademark by prominently displaying that pun in large fonts across t-shirts and… More