The largest U.S. newspaper chain sues Google over its advertising dominance
When USA Today sued Google for its ad dominance over the local news industry, the Washington Post asked MSD Lawyers to help break down the case from an antitrust perspective. Camron Dowlatshahi said the actions suggest that companies are frustrated with their failure to thrive in the digital era. “These companies rely on [Google] for their survival,” he said. “And maybe they’re evaluating at this point that they’re not able to survive.”
What Does the Kesha vs. Dr. Luke Settlement Mean? Two Legal Experts Explain
Rolling Stone Magazine turned to MSD Lawyers founding partner Camron Dowlatshahi for an explanation of the language in the settlement statements between pop singer Kesha and Doctor Luke.
MSD Attorney Quoted in El Pais
The last time there was a strike in Hollywood, in 2007, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End topped the box office, American Idol was the most-watched television program in the United States and David Fincher had just released the critically acclaimed Zodiac.
MSD Attorney Quoted in Daily Beast
An international businessman accused of being a “serial sexual predator” akin to one of the world’s most hated villains is going after a couple of big-name targets in an effort to halt what he claims is a “carefully-coordinated and anonymous campaign to defame” him.
MSD Featured in SF Gate
The SF Gate featured MSD’s recent jury trial victory in a case involving a dispute between a commercial cannabis cultivator and its landlord.
MSD Featured in Rolling Stone
The Rolling Stone featured MSD’s work on a case involving the treatment of a OnlyFans management company of its celebrity female content creators.
MSD Attorneys Featured in Top Cannabis Legal Blog: Canna Law Blog
Canna Law Blog covered MSD’s recent jury trial victory in a case involving a cannabis cultivator’s wrongful eviction by its landlord.
MSD’s Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against Walmart Featured on KFI
MSD filed a wrongful termination claim against Walmart on behalf of a former employee who was fired after complaining about racial discrimination. KFI News covered the lawsuit.
Legal Victory on Behalf of the Japanese Government
On June 7, 2021, Arash Sadat of MSD Lawyers secured a legal victory on behalf of the Japanese government when the Honorable Dean D. Pregerson held that the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (“METI”) would be allowed to participate as amicus curiae in a class action alleging violations of U.S. and Japanese securities laws.
Arash Sadat Featured on “iSoftpull: The Main Course” Podcast
MSD Partner Arash Sadat breaks down the differences between dispute resolution methods and makes recommendations on which avenue to pursue and when to best protect your business interests on the podcast iSoftpull: The Main Course.
