Quinn Emanuel

Quinn Emanuel is excited to announce the appointment of renowned copyright attorney Bill Patry as Of Counsel in our New York City office. With over 40 years of expertise in copyright law, Bill's impressive background includes a 17-year tenure at Google as Senior Copyright Counsel, where he played a pivotal role in navigating complex product, policy, and litigation challenges. His experience at Google encompassed significant contributions to the company's strategic approach to artificial intelligence, particularly through his deep understanding of fair use—an increasingly critical consideration in today's AI-related legal conflicts. “Bill’s exceptional experience in global copyright law, combined with his insightful perspectives on emerging issues within the field, positions him as an invaluable asset to our team,” stated Michael Carlinsky, Co-Managing Partner and Global Head of Complex Litigation and Co-Chair of Insurance Litigation at Quinn Emanuel. “His demonstrated capacity to integrate legal, business, and technological considerations will significantly benefit our clients as we continue to navigate complex legal challenges requiring technical expertise.” View Bill's bio here: https://lnkd.in/etUTwsgx #nofirmlikeours #getusonyourside #copyrightlaw

Quinn Emanuel Partner Simon Vorburger and Associate Simon Weber have contributed a chapter to the Handbook on Third-Party Funding in International Arbitration, with a focus on arbitration proceedings and the funding landscape in Switzerland. Their chapter provides valuable insights into key issues and questions surrounding third-party funding, offering a detailed analysis of the Swiss market and its specific considerations.   Read the first page of their article here: https://lnkd.in/gwwBrbtm Access the Handbook on Third-Party Funding in International Arbitration - Second Edition here: https://lnkd.in/gw2gkScz #quinnemanuel #learnfromthebest #nofirmlikeours

In our latest Client Alert, Quinn Emanuel Partner Hope Skibitsky and Associate Stefan Berthelsen discuss the pending preliminary injunction motion against AI Developers in Concord Music Group, Inc. et al. v. Anthropic PBC and how a recent Stipulation and Order reflects an interim victory for the Concord Music Group, Inc.   On October 18, 2024, Concord Music Group, Inc., along with several other publishers (the “Publishers”), filed a lawsuit against AI developer Anthropic PBC in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. The Publishers assert various copyright claims against Anthropic relating to its Claude chatbot offering. Specifically, the Publishers allege that Claude or other Anthropic AI offerings either was trained on, or outputs responses which infringe, the Publishers’ copyrighted musical compositions and lyrics over which the Publishers allege either partial or complete ownership and/or control.   Read the full Client Alert here: https://lnkd.in/ePRbNSV2   Find out more about our Artificial Intelligence practice: https://lnkd.in/gGg-CMY3   #QuinnEmanuel #LearnfromtheBest #ArtificialIntelligence

Fast Company has shared the exciting news regarding our new office space in New York. "Quinn Emanuel has long stood out for its progressive policies in a law-firm landscape of imposing mahogany desks and jeans-precluding dress codes."

We are pleased to announce that our firm has been recognized as the preeminent legal practice in The Lawyer 's "Top 20 Cases of 2025," with five of our high-profile cases included in this year’s selection. Notably, this figure does not account for other trials scheduled for this year. Congratulations to our London office - this accolade underscores our dedication to navigating complex cases within the London courts, reaffirming our status as a "litigation giant" in the jurisdiction. #nofirmlikeours #getusonyourside

Quinn Emanuel's London office has been recognised once again in The Lawyer 's Top 20 for 2025. Among the twenty cases highlighted, Quinn Emanuel is featured on five occasions. The specific matters that have been highlighted are as follows:   1. **NMC Health (in administration) v. Ernst & Young** - Led by partners Richard East, Aidan O'Rourke O’Rourke and Nikolas Bruce-Smith, with associates William Bartlett, Paige Coulter, Antonia Glover, Neerja Gurnani, and Alex Quirk.   2. **Credit Suisse Virtuoso SICAV-SIF and Another v. SoftBank and Others** - Led by partners Richard East and Nikolas Bruce-Smith, with associates Rory Nolan, Daniel Freund, Antonia Glover, Isabel Trinca, and William Bartlett.   3. **The New Lottery Company Limited and Northern & Shell PLC v The Gambling Commission** - Led by partner Dominic Roughton, with senior associate Marjun Parcasio and associate Annabel Elliott   4. **The Pan-NOx Emissions Group Litigation (Dieselgate)** - Representing the Hyundai-Kia defendants, this matter is led by partners Richard East and Julianne Hughes-Jennett, with of counsel James McSweeney, counsel Tina Liebscher, senior associates Marjun Parcasio and Tom Pierce, and associates Christopher Ashen and Anahita Mousavi 5. **The Public Institution For Social Security v. Al Rajaan and Others** - Representing the seventh defendant, Antoine Nasrallah, this matter is led by partner Adam McWilliams. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eSUfxZe5 

Quinn Emanuel Partner Aliki Sofis will speak at the MCLE New England panel on the impact of California’s new employment laws. California has prohibited noncompete agreements since 1872, but as of January 1, 2024, the state has significantly strengthened its stance. With amendments to section 16600 of the California Business and Professions Code and the introduction of sections 16600.1 and 16600.5, California has expanded its anti-restrictive covenant policies. This program delves into the implications of California's laws, examining how the expanded policies affect employers and employees both within the state and nationwide. Register for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gqYrtt8D Learn more about Aliki here: https://lnkd.in/gPZsdqJ #quinnemanuel #nofirmlikeours #learnfromthebest

As we begin the year 2025, four partners from Quinn Emanuel have shared their anticipated key trends for the upcoming year with the New York Law Journal. This period marks a crucial turning point for corporations as industry leaders are compelled to navigate the significant changes anticipated under the new presidential administration. According to our esteemed partners, four principal areas of focus will encompass antitrust enforcement, mergers and acquisitions, the influence of artificial intelligence on legal frameworks, and noteworthy advancements within the cryptocurrency sector. The insights offered by these partners serve as valuable guidance for industry leaders as they adapt to the shifting legal and regulatory landscape. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gAQ34vaF (Please be aware that this article is only accessible for subscribers.)

Julianne Jaquith, a Partner at Quinn Emanuel based in the Houston office, will be a featured speaker at the 13th Joint Conference on International Energy Arbitration, co-hosted by the Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA), the Institute for Energy Law (IEL), and the ICC International Court of Arbitration in Houston.   Julianne will be Co-Chair of the Young Lawyers Roundtable, presented by Young ITA, IEL’s Young Energy Professionals (YEP), and ICC Young Arbitration & ADR Forum (YAAF). Additionally, she will moderate a panel discussion titled “Two Sides to Every Arbitration Clause: Negotiating Key Contractual Provisions for an Energy Arbitration.” This panel aims to examine critical provisions within arbitration clauses—including applicable law, seat, and the number of arbitrators—specifically in the context of energy project contracts. Utilizing hypothetical scenarios, the panelists will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of various provisions, providing insights into the preferences of parties based on their distinct business objectives.   To register for the conference, click here: https://lnkd.in/gVg6TFWp To learn more about Julianne, click here: https://lnkd.in/gk_HbhG6

Please join us in congratulating Quinn Emanuel's newly elected Of Counsel!   The 2025 Of Counsel class comprises 19 attorneys representing 9 offices around the globe.    Congratulations to:    Meagan Bertolatti (Sydney), Anna Deknatel (New York), Jonathan Feder (New York), Stefan Fuchs (Stuttgart), John Galanek (New York), Holger Hiss (Stuttgart), Kaitlin E. Keohane (Silicon Valley), David LeRay (New York), Quincy Lu (Seattle), Nicoletta Malogioglio (Los Angeles), Matthew Mazzotta (Boston), Aly Olson (Los Angeles), Aaron Perahia (Los Angeles), Dominic Pody (New York), Trevor J. Quist (Salt Lake City), Valerie Ramos (Washington D.C.), Kaitlin Sheehan (New York), Jason C. Williams (New York), Chunmeng Yang (Seattle). Read our announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gTXVGtUQ