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Smith Gambrell Russell and Freeborn & Peters to Combine, Creating Global AmLaw 150 Firm
Combination of firms with Southeastern and Chicago roots will result in a nearly 400-lawyer firm with 14 domestic and international offices
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Jeffery M. Cross Authors "The Antitrust Litigator" Column for Today's General Counsel
Freeborn Partner Jeffery M. Cross recently authored a column entitled, "The FTC Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements."
Freeborn & Peters Defeats $26 Million Challenge to Arbitration Award
Freeborn & Peters LLP today announced that a New York appellate court has affirmed an eight-figure victory on behalf of its client, National General Management.
Smith Gambrell Russell and Freeborn & Peters to Combine, Creating Global AmLaw 150 Firm
Combination of firms with Southeastern and Chicago roots will result in a nearly 400-lawyer firm with 14 domestic and international offices
Freeborn Welcomes Ryan J. Solfaro as Associate in New York Office
Freeborn & Peters LLP continues the expansion of its litigation practice group, and the firm’s insurance/reinsurance and labor and employment teams, with the addition of Ryan J. Solfaro as an associate in the New York office.
Freeborn & Peters Helps Sniffer Robotics Achieve Groundbreaking EPA Approval on New Landfill Gas Monitoring Test Method
Freeborn & Peters LLP is pleased to have advised emissions testing technology company, Sniffer Robotics, in securing U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval for a revolutionary landfill methane gas monitoring test method.
Freeborn Elevates Ian J. Dankelman and Harry Leipsitz to Partner
Freeborn & Peters LLP announces that it has promoted Ian J. Dankelman and Harry Leipsitz to partner, effective Jan. 1.
Law360 Highlights Freeborn Client McDonald's Victory in Patent Suit
In a recent article entitled, "McDonald's Escapes 'Ridiculous' Design Patent Suit," Law360 highlighted Freeborn client McDonald's victory in the Northern District of Illinois.
Freeborn Partner Verona Sandberg Featured in Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable Gen X Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law
Freeborn & Peters LLP announces that Partner Verona (“Missy”) Sandberg has been featured in Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable Gen X Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law.
Jeffery M. Cross Authors Column on No-Poach Agreements for Today's General Counsel
Freeborn Partner Jeffery M. Cross authored a column entitled "No-Poach Agreements and Antitrust" in the November issue of Today's General Counsel.
Robert Stines Interviewed by Bloomberg Law Regarding Victims of Cyberattacks Possibly Lacking Legal Remedies this Holiday Season
Freeborn Partner and Member of the firm's Emerging Industries Team, Robert Stines, was recently interviewed by Bloomberg Law for an article entitled, "Holiday DDoS Cyberattacks Can Hurt E-Commerce, Lack Legal Remedy."
Partner Joel B. Bruckman Shares Thoughts on Liabilities Under Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act in D&O Diary
Freeborn Partner Joel B. Bruckman shares thoughts on the prospect of out-sized liabilities under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) in an article in The D&O Diary co-authored by Sarah Abrams, Head of Professional Liability Claims, Bowhead Specialty Underwriters, entitled “Runaway BIPA Recoveries Impact Company Liability and Cyber Insurance.” To read the article, click here.
Abosede Odunsi Speaks with Law360 on Patagonia's Ownership Transfer
Abosede Odunsi quoted in article entitled “Benefits Of Patagonia Donation Model Could Draw Followers."