Benchmark Litigation has recognized partners Kylie Kim and Bret Vallacher on the 40 & Under List
Massey & Gail is excited to announce that partners Kylie Kim and Bret Vallacher have been recognized on Benchmark Litigation’s US 2024 40 & Under List in the northeast as emerging talent. We sincerely thank our clients and peers for their support in this achievement. You can see the complete list here.
Suyash Agrawal appointed to Illinois Supreme Court Judicial Screening Committee
Massey & Gail Partner Suyash Agrawal has been appointed as one of 11 members of Illinois Supreme Court Justice Joy V. Cunningham’s standing Judicial Screening Committee. The screening committee assesses the qualifications of candidates applying for appointments to the Circuit Court for Cook County and Appellate Court of Illinois, First District because of vacancies created by recent judicial retirements. Please read the announcement here.
Congratulations to Jonathan Massey and Leonard Gail
Teamwork is crucial for our success in handling litigation matters. We are thrilled that our team is recognized for outstanding work in the 2024 USA Chambers edition for Litigation General Commercial in IL. We also want to celebrate Jonathan Massey and Leonard Gail for their well-deserved rankings among other highly esteemed lawyers. Our clients’ trust means the world to us. As one wrote: “Massey & Gail is reliably capable and communicates effectively throughout the handling of matters.” Another praised our team as being “extremely thoughtful and practical,” highlighting our deep experience and responsiveness. We are so grateful for our clients’ continued support.
Massey & Gail prevails in challenge to $100 million retroactive tax
We represented McKesson in a successful constitutional challenge to a retroactive $100 million New York tax on 2017 opioid sales in the state. Read the Court’s decision here.
Massey & Gail wins TRO to enforce non-compete for BluSky Restoration Contractors
On short notice, a team of Massey & Gail lawyers successfully obtained a TRO on behalf of firm client, BluSky Restoration Contractors, in Delaware Chancery Court against the former head of its Chicago office. A truly team effort, senior associate Constance Grieves managed the matter on a day-to-day basis with partner Paul Berks spearheading the legal analysis and presenting oral argument. Other members of the team included Suyash Agrawal.
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.