RSHC in the news
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RSHC Grows Medical Device Practice
Raymond D. Rushing, a product liability litigator and former diversity co-chair of a global law firm, joins Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila’s product liability group adding a wealth of experience in the medical device, consumer and industrial product defect, and mass tort claims area.Full story: RSHC Grows Medical Device Practice -
Congress’s Proposed Revisions to Patent Eligibility Leave Critical Questions Unanswered
Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), the ranking member and chairman, respectively, of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, have released a proposed framework for an overhaul of the statutory definition of patent-eligible subject matter. A parallel version has also been released in the House of Representatives by Reps. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), and Steve Strivers (R-Ohio).Full story: Congress’s Proposed Revisions to Patent Eligibility Leave Critical Questions Unanswered -
Patricia Brown Holmes’ Newest Article, “All Aboard” - California New Gender Quota Law
Do corporate gender diversity hiring quotas work? Are they legal? What will the long-term impact be for women and the companies that they work for? California enacted a groundbreaking—and controversial—law requiring that publicly held corporations headquartered there add female directors to their governing boards. This law will impact major corporations like Apple, Facebook, and Tesla, and likely far beyond.Full story: Patricia Brown Holmes’ Newest Article, “All Aboard” - California New Gender Quota Law -
Josh Lee Speaker at May 2 Mass Tort Global Settlement Architecture Conference
“What Constitutes the Effectiveness of Settlements?” RSHC Partner Josh Lee will address this topic as a panelist at the May 2 Perrin Conferences Mass Tort Global Settlement Architecture Conference in Washington, D.C. Josh and co-panelists will examine how success is measured and the criteria for determining a “fair and reasonable” settlement.Full story: Josh Lee Speaker at May 2 Mass Tort Global Settlement Architecture Conference -
Steve Hankins Selected Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America
Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila proudly announces that Partner Steve Hankins has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA). The LCA is an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society which recognizes excellence and accomplishments in litigation and trial work, along with ethical reputation. Steve proudly joins Joe Cancila in receiving this exclusive recognition. He will be inducted at the LCA Spring Conference in Santa Barbara, California.Full story: Steve Hankins Selected Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America -
Feminist Hit Music and How It Inspired Patricia Brown Holmes
RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes was the special guest on the March 15 Rare & Scratchy Rock ‘N Roll retrospective podcast hosted by Radio Dave Milberg featuring 30 Feminist Hit Singles Before Their Time between the 1950’s and 1990’s. The history and snippets of thirty (30) hit songs about female empowerment by Aretha Franklin (Respect), Helen Reddy (I am Woman), Gloria Gaynor (I Will Survive), and more were remembered for their strong and positive impact.Full story: Feminist Hit Music and How It Inspired Patricia Brown Holmes -
Ruth Krugly, 2019 ACLU Annual Luncheon Co-Chair
ACLU Annual Luncheon Co-Chair, Ruth Krugly, welcomed almost 2,000 supporters to the March 15 program. The ACLU’s 100 year history is reflected in the issuance of landmark court rulings and the passage of transformational legislation, and its relentless efforts to secure the civil rights and liberties of all.Full story: Ruth Krugly, 2019 ACLU Annual Luncheon Co-Chair -
RSHC Attorneys Named 2019 Illinois Leading Lawyers and Emerging Lawyers
We are proud to announce that the Law Bulletin Media Leading Lawyers has named 21 of RSHC’s Illinois attorneys as Leading Lawyers and ten as Emerging Lawyers. Less than five percent of all lawyers licensed in Illinois are eligible for Leading Lawyer membership, and less than two percent of all lawyers licensed in Illinois under the age of 40 are recognized as Emerging Lawyers.Full story: RSHC Attorneys Named 2019 Illinois Leading Lawyers and Emerging Lawyers -
RSHC Attorneys Yakov Wiegmann and Matt Lee Filed Suit Against the Department of Justice
This week RSHC attorneys Yakov Wiegmann and Matt Lee and the CGRS have filed suit against the Department of Justice on behalf of Ms. A.B., a Salvadorian domestic violence survivor seeking asylum.Full story: RSHC Attorneys Yakov Wiegmann and Matt Lee Filed Suit Against the Department of Justice -
Bruce Wagman, Speaker at ISBA CLE 10th Annual Animal Law Conference
At the March 1st 10th Annual Animal Law Conference at the ISBA Chicago Regional Office or via live webcast, RSHC’s Bruce Wagman will share insights on three current hot topics in animal law: creating sanctuary for endangered chimps and varied species, the area of dangerous dog litigation in Chicago and beyond, and the use of experts in animal-related litigation. Don’t miss hearing about the animal law updates and advances made in this rapidly-evolving practice area.Full story: Bruce Wagman, Speaker at ISBA CLE 10th Annual Animal Law Conference -
Ed Casmere, Speaker at March 2019 Cutting-Edge Issues in Asbestos Litigation Conference
On Monday, March 11, 2019 RSHC partner Edward Casmere will be at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills presenting on DNA in the Court Room – The Cutting Edge of Science and Medicine. Mr. Casmere will be part of a panel discussion hosted by Perrin Conferences.Full story: Ed Casmere, Speaker at March 2019 Cutting-Edge Issues in Asbestos Litigation Conference -
Netsmart Technologies’ Invalidation of Troll Patent on Abstract Idea Affirmed by Federal Circuit
On February 8, 2017, the Federal Circuit affirmed a win for Netsmart Technologies, Inc. against the appellants, Uniloc USA, Inc. and Uniloc Luxembourg S.A., both non-practicing entities. The appellate court panel, consisting of Judges Wallach, Moore, and Hughes, affirmed by per curium order the district court’s grant of Netsmart’s motion to dismiss a patent infringement suit last May, because the asserted patents were directed to unpatentable subject matter.Full story: Netsmart Technologies’ Invalidation of Troll Patent on Abstract Idea Affirmed by Federal Circuit -
2019 Illinois Super Lawyers and Top Rankings for Holmes and Safer
Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila proudly announces that ten RSHC attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers list. Patricia Brown Holmes has been ranked as a Top 50 Women attorney for more than a decade. Both Ron Safer and Patricia Brown Holmes have been recognized as Top 100 attorneys in Illinois. Associate Stephanie Jones has been newly selected as an Illinois Rising Star. Congratulations to all of them for attaining this high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.Full story: 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers and Top Rankings for Holmes and Safer -
Patricia Brown Holmes Made History
Patricia Brown Holmes made history when she was elected RSHC’s first Managing Partner in April 2018. She is the first and currently the only African-American woman to head a national law firm that is not women- or minority-owned. RSHC is a top ranked firm for gender and racial diversity.Full story: Patricia Brown Holmes Made History -
RSHC’s Compensation Practices Encourage Client Service, Collaboration, and Cooperation
Since its founding, Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP has developed the firm to put clients first. Our compensation structure reflects this goal by recognizing the contributions of all team members in making compensation decisions. RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes shared that in addition to benefiting our clients, we believe all attorneys and staff benefit from the structure. Because we share the compensation pie more equitably, it becomes a larger pie to share.Full story: RSHC’s Compensation Practices Encourage Client Service, Collaboration, and Cooperation