U.S. Supreme Court Backs Former Partner Kelsi Corkran and Orrick Appellate Team in Important Fourth Amendment Case
| March.25.2021
Congratulations to former Orrick partner Kelsi Corkran on today’s U.S. Supreme Court win in Torres v. Madrid.
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Client Results
Orrick Litigation and Public Policy Team Wins Constitutional Challenge to Washington State Tax on Major Financial Institutions
| May.11.2020
A Washington state court judge has struck down a state tax on large out-of-state financial institutions because it violates interstate commerce ...
International Arbitration Team Secures Major Win for Pioneering Swiss Non‐Profit Research Foundation EspeRare
| January.29.2021
The outcome validated EspeRare’s rescission, on grounds of fraud in the inducement, of an R & D collaboration agreement.
U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Orrick Appellate Team in Important Test of Qualified Immunity for Government Officials
| November.02.2020
The first decision of its kind in at least 16 years, the ruling reinforced the limits of qualified immunity for government officials.
Orrick Employment Team Secures Complete Win for Oracle Against U.S. Department of Labor
| September.22.2020
A U.S. Department of Labor Administrative Law judge rejected a case brought against Oracle by the Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract ...
Orrick Public Policy Team Instrumental in Passing Louisiana Fantasy Sports Legislation
| July.20.2020
Governor John Bel Edwards of Louisiana signed legislation on July 13 clearing the way for legal fantasy sports contests in the state.
BIC Secures Rare ITC General Exclusion Order Blocking Import of Imitation Lighters in Major Trade Dress Infringement Case
| July.15.2020
Siding with an Orrick IP litigation team, the United States International Trade Commission issued a rare General Exclusion Order for BIC.
Orrick Clients Bosch and Foxconn Prevail in Major Patent Litigation
| July.13.2020
Orrick clients Robert Bosch and Foxconn have prevailed in two recent Circuit Court appeals in long-running intellectual property disputes.
Cross-Practice Orrick Team Secures Major Court Win for MEAG in Challenge to Nuclear Power Plant Expansion in Georgia
| June.22.2020
A cross-practice Orrick team secured a significant federal court ruling for long-time client the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (“MEAG”).
U.S. Supreme Court Preserves Protections for Dreamers
| June.18.2020
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision today preserving the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program supports the positions taken in two ...
U.S. Supreme Court Issues Landmark Ruling on LGBTQ Protections
| June.16.2020
The U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision this week strengthening workplace protections for LGBTQ employees sided with the arguments an Orrick team ...
Insights
Success of Novel FCA Theory Would Burden Health Providers
by Lacey Bangle, Lily Becker and John Wolfe | March.17.2021
Members of Orrick's white collar and investigations practice analyze a case involving a novel False Claims Act theory that could open health care ...
Orrick’s 101 – Employment Law in Germany
NEW: Q&A on Reference Letters
by Dr. André Zimmermann LL.M., Louisa Kallhoff, Marianna Karapetyan and Hendrik Völkerding | March.17.2021
Our 101 on Employment Law in Germany gives a high level overview of key practical issues employers face and should be aware of in order to minimize ...
The SEC’s 2021 Examination Priorities Provide Firms With a Roadmap to Compliance
| March.10.2021
This annual guidance provides industry participants with a roadmap to plugging any gaps in their compliance.
Orrick Public Policy Podcast #20 – A Conversation with D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine
| March.02.2021
For our 20th episode, Public Policy Podcast host Rob McKenna talked with Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine.
The Trends for Employers to Watch in Pay Equity Landscape
by Erin M. Connell | March.01.2021
Orrick partner Erin Connell provides a comprehensive roadmap on pay equity issues to watch at the state and federal level in this Law360 Employment ...
Analysis: Due Process Protections Act Can Help Shield Defendants Against Prosecutorial Misconduct
by Lily Becker, Amy Walsh, Alison Epperson and Ciarra Carr | January.28.2021
In this Law360 article, partners Lily Becker and Amy Walsh and associates Alison Epperson and Ciarra Carr analyze the implications of the Due Process ...
New 2021 Employment Laws in California
| January.25.2021
2020 was a very busy year for everyone, including for California lawmakers. Now that 2021 is well underway, we wanted to share with you two helpful ...
Privilege Lessons From Clark Hill Cybersecurity Ruling
by Douglas H. Meal, Michelle Visser and David T. Cohen | January.22.2021
Companies need to structure their breach investigations and defend motions to compel those materials in a way that makes clear the legal concerns.
States Seek to Invalidate The OCC True Lender Rule
by Robert Loeb, Howard S. Altarescu, Ned Hirschfeld and Anne Savin | January.20.2021
Complaint filed in People of the State of New York, et al. v. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, et al., No. 1:21-Civ-00057 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 5, ...
Orrick Public Policy Podcast #19 – A Conversation with Iowa Speaker Pat Grassley
| January.14.2021
Orrick's Scott Ward and Jon Mandel were joined by Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives, Pat Grassley.
Cyber and Privacy Team Analyzes the Impact of Major Seventh Circuit Ruling on BIPA Actions
by Douglas H. Meal, Michelle Visser and Nicole Gelsomini | January.11.2021
A recent decision is expected to make it easier for defendants in Biometric Information Privacy Act cases to remove litigation to federal court.
A Practical Guide to Shaping Force Majeure Provisions During the Pandemic
by Stacy W. Harrison and Ryan Booms | December.15.2020
Stacy Harrison and Ryan Booms provide extensive guidance on crafting force majeure clauses against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Human Rights Day: A Time for Businesses to Consider the Imperative to Address Human Rights and Social Impact
by Betsy Popken | December.10.2020
Special Counsel Betsy Popken, in advance of today’s recognition of Human Rights Day, has published this article in Chief Executive magazine.
The Launch of the 2021 ICC Rules of Arbitration
by Michael Bühler, Charles C. Adams, Charles Kaplan, Nicole Dolenz and Tunde Oyewole | December.07.2020
We discuss notable changes contained in a revised version of the ICC Rules of Arbitration which will come into force on 1 January 2021.
Orrick Public Policy Podcast #18 – Election Recap Special with DLCC & RSLC
| November.25.2020
Orrick's Michelle McGann and Jon Mandel were joined by DLCC Executive Director Jessica Post and RSLC President Austin Chambers.
News
Orrick Adds Patent Prosecution Leader to Fast Growing Life Sciences Team
| March.15.2021
Gargi Talukder, a recognized leader in protecting the innovations of life sciences companies, has joined the firm as a partner in San Francisco.
World Trademark Review 1000 Names Orrick a Top Trademark Practice in the US
| February.26.2021
The Orrick team is praised by survey participants as “unfailingly impressive in terms of its scholarship and creativity” and “know[ing] what it takes ...
Orrick Hires Rising Star Litigator Stephen Hall in Boston
| February.16.2021
Orrick announced today that Stephen Hall, a rising star trial lawyer, has joined our litigation team as a partner in our Boston office.
Orrick Team Recognized for Daily Journal’s Top Appellate Reversals of 2020
| February.04.2021
The Daily Journal has recognized an Orrick appellate and employment team for securing one of its Top Appellate Reversals of 2020 in California.
Law360 Highlights Employment Team’s “Big Wins” for Tech
| December.07.2020
"One of the things about the practice that is so interesting and challenging is how fast tech innovates," partner Jessica Perry told Law360.
Litigation Daily Recognizes Pro Bono Effort Blocking Campaign to Interfere with Voting Rights in General Election
| November.02.2020
American Lawyer’s Litigation Daily has recognized an Orrick pro bono team for their efforts shutting down a political robocall campaign.
Orrick Again Named to National Law Journal’s Appellate Hot List
| November.02.2020
The National Law Journal has named Orrick to its Appellate Hot List for the ninth time, highlighting the firm for another year of major wins.
Orrick Named Law Firm of the Year for Dispute Resolution by JUVE
| October.29.2020
Congratulations to the Orrick Germany team, named Law Firm of the Year for Dispute Resolution at the 2020 JUVE Awards.
Orrick Backs Federal Lawsuit Challenging Robocall Voter Suppression Campaign
| October.19.2020
An Orrick pro bono team, collaborating with the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, has filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New ...
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Some of the recognition we have received
5 Fellows
American College of Trial Lawyers
20 ranked litigation practices and 53 ranked litigators
Chambers, 2020
Ranked nationally and globally for FCPA
Chambers, 2020
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The Legal 500 US, 2020
Incident Response 30
Cybersecurity Docket, 2020 and four times
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The National Law Journal, 2020
Privacy & Data Security
Law Firm of the Year
Chambers USA, 2019
IP Litigation Department of the Year
The American Lawyer, 2016
Litigation Power Rankings – Top 10
The American Lawyer, 2016
Litigation Department of the Year
The Recorder, 2016 and 2 times