Patrick M. Ryan Named “Top IP Lawyer” in California
Patrick M. Ryan, head of Bartko law firm’s Litigation practice and Chair of its IP and Brand Protection and Antitrust groups, named as a “Top Intellectual Property Lawyer” in California by the Daily Journal.
Bartko Clients Win $680 Million Francesca Naify Case
On February 7, 2023, the San Francisco Superior Court entered its Statement of Decision and Judgment in favor of Bartko clients, the Co-Trustees of the Robert A. Naify Trust, and against Petitioner Christina Cortese. Cortese had sought as much as $680 million in community property damages on behalf of her deceased mother. The Court’s Statement of Decision rejected all of Ms. Cortese’s claims and damages, and Judgment has been entered for the Co-Trustees.
Bartko Law Firm Opens LA Office and Names New Leaders
February 2, 2023: San Francisco based law firm – Bartko Zankel Bunzel & Miller – celebrated the opening of its Los Angeles office and a new, diverse leadership group at a reception this week, ushering in a new era for the business trials, labor, employment, and real estate transaction firm as it approaches five decades of practice.
Justice Tracie Brown Swears In Bartko Attorney Taylor Yamahata
On December 8, 2022, Justice Tracie L. Brown, from the First District Court of Appeal, visited the Bartko offices to swear in Taylor Yamahata as a member of the California Bar. Justice Brown is a graduate of Harvard College and UC Berkeley School of Law.
Five Bartko Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers® List
Bartko is pleased to announce that five lawyers have been included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.
Bartko Ranked in 2023 “Best Law Firms”
Bartko is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized for the 13th consecutive year in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings—nationally in 1 practice area and regionally in 8 practice areas.
Ben Riley Selected as Top 100 California Lawyer
The Daily Journal has selected Ben Riley as one of the Top 100 California Lawyers for 2022.
An Ruda’s Participation in the Event Titled “Women Leadership In The Workplace”
On September 29, 2022, An Ruda participated in the event titled "Women Leadership In The Workplace" which highlighted on learning how to build speaking confidence as a minority in the workplace.
Bartko Sues Zazzle for Hundreds of Millions of Dollars for Stealing Designer’s Intellectual Property
Zazzle made hundreds of millions in profits and avoided paying hundreds of millions in licensing fees by stealing the software for one of its most popular fonts from famed designers. SAN FRANCISCO, August 24, 2022 — One of the world’s leading graphic designers filed suit today against internet design and printing giant, Zazzle, Inc., for cheating her business out of its intellectual property, which allowed Zazzle to earn hundreds of millions of dollars in ill-gotten profits.
Court Rejects Insurance Companies’ Effort to Dismiss Antitrust Claims and Limit Damages of Healthcare Providers
On June 1, 2022, the Honorable Evelio Grillo of the Alameda Superior Court, in VHS Liquidating Trust, et al. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, et al., Case Number RG21106600, issued two comprehensive orders that emphatically rejected the Defendants’ attempts to dismiss the Plaintiffs’ claims and limit their potential damages. First, the Court rejected Defendants’ efforts to dismiss 10 of Plaintiffs’ 13 claims and gave Plaintiffs leave to amend the 13th claim. Thus, Plaintiffs’ entire case shall remain entirely intact following the ruling. Second, the Court rebuffed Defendants’ attempt to limit the damages period, preserving Plaintiffs’ ability to pursue subscriber and provider damages dating back to 2008 and 2009, respectively. The Court agreed with Plaintiffs that as members of a federal class action, their claims are equitably tolled back to the filing of the class action complaints, regardless of the label of the claim.
