Category: Attorneys

Twelve M&R Attorneys Named to Southern California Super Lawyers List

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2016-02-09 09.13.15 amTwelve Michelman & Robinson, LLP (M&R) partners were named to the list of 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers. They are Darren Barker, Ronald Camhi, Jeffrey Farrow, Mona Hanna, Marc Jacobs, Dana Kravetz, Sanford Michelman, Mark Robinson, David Samuels, Andrew Selesnick, Todd Stitt, and Stacey Zill.

Additionally, Chairman Sanford Michelman, Firm Managing Partner Dana Kravetz and Orange County Office Managing Partner Mona Hanna were named to the 2016 list of Top 1oo Attorneys in Southern California. This is the second straight year that Michelman & Kravetz made the Top 100 list. While Hanna was also selected one of the Top 50 Women Attorneys in Southern California and among the Top 50 Attorneys in Orange County.

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only five percent of lawyers practicing in each region are selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers annually. Each year, the research team at Super Lawyers Magazine undertakes a rigorous multi-phase selection process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent evaluation of candidates by the attorney-led research staff, a peer review of candidates by practice area and a good-standing and disciplinary check.

Michelman & Robinson Representing Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker Lead Singer In Class Action Lawsuit

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Michelman & Robinson, LLP is representing Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker lead singer and songwriter, David Lowery, in a class action lawsuit seeking $150 million in damages from Spotify for copyright infringement. The suit alleges that the music streaming company knowingly, willingly, and unlawfully reproduces and distributes copyrighted compositions without first obtaining mechanical licenses.

Michelman & Robinson attorneys were mentioned in the following publications in regards to this story:

NPR:

Lowery’s lawyer, Sanford Michelman, says Spotify may owe tens of millions of dollars not just in unpaid royalties but for copyright infringement, which can run as high as 150-thousand dollars per violation.

Courthouse News:

“I hope that Spotify acts in a corporately reasonable manner,” says Sanford Michelman, the lead attorney for the class. “These individuals – especially songwriters – put their hearts and souls in their works.”

Mona Hanna, an attorney representing the class with Michelman & Robinson, told Courthouse News that Spotify knew Lowery objected to the use of his songs without his consent, but “played them nevertheless.”
“He has been very vocal with respect to his concerns and objections over his songs being played without his consent and approval,” Hanna said.

Damaris Medina Included in The Ambulatory M&A Advisor’s List of ’36 People to Know in the Urgent Care Market’

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DMedina- smallDamaris Medina was one of three attorneys included in The Ambulatory M&R Advisor’s List of “36 People to Know in the Urgent Care Market:”

Damaris L. Medina, Health Care Attorney for Michelman and Robinson LLP, represents a diverse array of health care clients in complex litigation, contracting, and risk management. She also advises health care providers on managed care contracting, employment, compliance, breach of contract and other related business matters, in addition to defending them against government investigations and audits. Recently Medina won a seat on the Board of Directors for the UCAOA.

Seasoned Insurance Regulatory Attorney Nicole Zayac Joins Michelman & Robinson, LLP as Counsel

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Michelman & Robinson, LLP (M&R) is pleased to announce that Nicole Zayac has joined the Firm as Senior Counsel, where she will continue her practice in representing clients in the insurance and related industries. With extensive experience working with clients on regulatory issues, compliance and mergers and acquisitions, Ms. Zayac will practice in M&R’s Regulatory and Administrative Group at the Firm’s San Francisco office.

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Melanie Natasha Howard Named to Super Lawyers’ 2015 Up-And-Coming 25 Rising Stars in Orange County!

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Melanie Natasha Howard was selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers’ Up-And-Coming: Orange County Rising Stars – Top List. Ms. Howard was among a group of attorneys who received the highest point totals in the Southern California Rising Stars nomination, research and blue ribbon review process.

List of 25 Up-And-Coming Orange County Rising Stars

Advertising and Digital Media Attorney Adam Solomon Joins M&R

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Michelman & Robinson, LLP (M&R), is pleased to announce today that Adam Solomon has joined the firm’sNew York office as a Partner, where he will continue his prominent advertising and digital media practice. Mr. Solomon is well versed in all aspects of advertising, promotions, marketing, and compliance.

“Adam has the breadth of experience that will further bolster our Advertising & Digital Media (ADM) Department,” stated ADM Chair Ronald Camhi. “His presence in New York is welcome, especially because we pride ourselves on being a law firm that can serve the advertising and digital media needs of clients on both the east and west coasts.”

Mr. Solomon’s clients include advertising agencies, promotions agencies, advertisers, Internet marketers, direct marketers and telemarketers.

“I am excited to join M&R to assist with their continued expansion efforts in the advertising and digital media space, while I continue to grow my own practice” remarked Mr. Solomon. “M&R is an industry focused firm with a reputation for exemplary client service. I look forward to working with this great team of talented attorneys.”