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We're delighted to share that our partner Jessica B. Lee was selected by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) to present at the 13th Annual LCLD Alumni Leadership Symposium in June! Jessica, a member of LCLD’s class of 2021 Fellows, had her proposal selected from numerous submissions due to its thought-provoking ideas, innovative approaches and audience-engaging components. Read more about Jessica's presentation here: https://bit.ly/3LceDxg. Congratulations, Jessica!

In June, our Litigation department hosted in-person retreats on both coasts: one at the Los Angeles office, and another at the New York office. Each retreat featured a diverse range of substantive CLE programs, including preparing witnesses for depositions, examining mediation strategies and effective conflict resolution, managing real estate litigation, and reviewing arbitration advocacy strategies. In addition to training and skills development, the retreats were designed to provide opportunities to network and spend time with colleagues. Special thanks to all who contributed to these insightful gatherings! #Litigation #CommercialLitigation

To celebrate Pride Month in June, our wellness team organized a "History of Pride" webinar on June 20 for our lawyers and staff. The session was led by mental health expert Danielle Yacono Terry from Marino Wellness and delved into the rich history of #LGBTQ+ Pride. Danielle shared insights on the origins and evolution of the Pride movement, highlighting its journey to becoming the vibrant global celebration we know today! #Pride #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

In a recent Reuters article, partner Bethany Simmons and associate Noah Weingarten explore FinCEN's guidance on Corporate Transparency Act reporting obligations for entities in #bankruptcy. Read more: https://bit.ly/4cIpdrD

In June, our partner Melanie H., who chairs the firm's Luxury Brands practice, spoke on a panel with Amber Knight, senior legal counsel at Stella McCartney, and Amaryllis Seabrooks, SVP and associate general counsel at WME Sports, during The Luxury Law Alliance and Summit's 2024 event in London. The trio explored the motivations, benefits and nuanced legal considerations underpinning partnerships between luxury brands and the world of sports. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3XcCXq8

We recently guided Allstora, an online bookstore promoting economic justice for marginalized authors, through its corporate formation and negotiated RuPaul's joining as co-founder and Chief Creative Officer. Read more: https://bit.ly/3XLnYU4

In celebration of #PrideMonth, Loeb's Pride group hosted a cocktail hour in both the Los Angeles and New York offices on June 27, bringing together lawyers and staff to honor the firm's #LGBTQIA+ and ally community. Special thanks to our dedicated Pride group co-chairs—partner Alex Weniger-Araujo, senior counsel Sasha Bass and associate Brandon Zamudio—for their efforts in promoting Pride and fostering an inclusive environment, and for orchestrating this wonderful gathering! #pride #pride2024 #lgbtq #lgbtqpride #lgbtqrights

Congrats to our associates Michelle Raaka and Emalie Diaz Sundale for being named "Rising Stars" in the 2024 edition of Northern California Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters! Read more: https://bit.ly/4eGohpg #superlawyers #thomsonreuters #northerncalifornia #sanfrancisco

Partner David Nelson discusses the intricate family law issues that commonly arise in trust and estate litigation in our latest Q&A article. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4bpe0v1 #trustsandestates #familylaw #litigation #probate

In 2020, the King for Congress Committee used the “Success Kid” meme for fundraising, posting it on its website and social media. Originally photographed by plaintiff Laney Griner in 2007, the viral image of her 11-month-old son was copyrighted and licensed for commercial use. Griner sued for copyright infringement, and the jury awarded her $750 in damages, the statutory minimum. On appeal, the Eighth Circuit affirmed the verdict, rejecting the committee’s fair use defense. The court held the use was purely commercial, aimed at soliciting donations, and lacked compelling justification. It also found the committee used the "heart" of the work—the image of Success Kid himself. Read more about the decision below. Summary prepared by partner Frank D’Angelo and associate Keane Barger. https://bit.ly/3zf2dSp