Jonathan Massey and Matthew Collette file brief in Supreme Court on behalf of bankruptcy experts addressing the Bankruptcy Code’s “party in interest” rule
Massey & Gail’s amicus curiae brief urges the Supreme Court to hold that insurers with no economic stake in the case are not “parties in interest” entitled to challenge a bankruptcy settlement. The brief contends that granting party-in-interest status to the insurer in the “insurance neutral” bankruptcy settlement would disserve the bankruptcy system and delay bankruptcy settlements. Read more about the matter here.
Massey & Gail settles eight-figure international products liability action
On behalf of one of Mexico’s largest publicly traded companies, M&G recently settled a four-party products liability action following a commercial building fire in 2018. The plaintiff sought eight figures in damages. This settlement followed over three years of extensive international discovery, including depositions conducted with witnesses on three continents. Though Suyash Agrawal led the team, the associates managed the case on a day-to-day basis alongside. The firm’s associates took and defended over 15 depositions in this action.
Litigation Daily recognized Jonathan Massey, one of its past “Litigators of the Week”
Litigation Daily recognized Jonathan Massey, one of its past “Litigators of the Week,” for achieving the dismissal of J&J’s second talc bankruptcy. And Law360 recognized Massey & Gail as a “Legal Lion” for its role in the same case.
Massey & Gail helps defeat J&J’s second talc bankruptcy attempt in New Jersey
Massey & Gail helps defeat J&J’s second talc bankruptcy attempt in New Jersey, securing victory for the creditors committee and injured claimants in a landmark bankruptcy case presenting cutting-edge legal issues. Read more about the victory here.
Massey & Gail works to defeat rehearing and preserve victory in J&J bankruptcy case
Read more about the victory here.
Massey & Gail and Leonard Gail are ranked by Chambers USA, an international legal data and analytics provider, for General Commercial Litigation as the best talent
Reflecting client comments describing the firm an “exemplary trial boutique,” “excellent and extremely efficient,” and “client-centric,” respected international legal data and analytics provider, Chambers USA selected Massey & Gail for inclusion in its 2023 edition as a top law firm in Illinois for General Commercial Litigation. In addition to the firm recognition, Chambers USA also ranked Leonard Gail as a notable practitioner in the area quoting clients that called him a “smart and very good lawyer” with “extensive experience” and “good business instincts.” This recognition marks the firm’s debut ranking in Chambers & Partners. The firm thanks its clients for their continued confidence and trust.
Congratulations to Suyash Agrawal for being recognized in Crain’s inaugural list of Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys
Chicago partner Suyash Agrawal was honored as one of Chicago’s top lawyers in the “complex, high-stakes world of litigation” by Crain’s Chicago Business. This inaugural special feature identified 74 lawyers who “have made a measurable and specific impact in their field,” including pro bono work and leadership in civic organizations. A partner since he joined in 2016, Suyash serves on Massey & Gail’s senior leadership team and handles a full docket of complex commercial cases for plaintiffs and defendants in jurisdictions around the nation.
Jonathan Massey named an AmLaw “Litigator of the Week”
Jonathan Massey was recognized by American Lawyer for his instrumental role in the Third Circuit’s dismissal of the Johnson & Johnson bankruptcy.
Massey & Gail represents noted legal scholars in opposing 3M bankruptcy in Seventh Circuit
The brief is available here.
Third Circuit dismisses J&J “Texas” two-step” bankruptcy
In an appeal handled by Massey & Gail and others representing the creditors’ committee representing tens of thousands of talc claimants, the Third Circuit dismisses Johnson & Johnson’s “Texas two-step” bankruptcy as filed in “bad faith.” Read more about the case here.