Welcome to the daily rundown of top legal news for corporate lawyers, law firms, and in-house counsel.
At the forefront is the announcement that Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has been selected as lead plaintiffs counsel in a proposed nationwide consumer class action against Amazon. The case revolves around claims that Amazon has “duped” customers over its return policies, and Quinn Emanuel will be working alongside the Zigler Law Group in this high-profile case.
In other news, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) has appointed James Rowader as the executive director of the state’s new “Cannabis Expungement Board,” a significant step as the state deals with the legal ramifications of cannabis regulations. Rowader, formerly the Minneapolis City Attorney and director of people and culture for Minnesota’s ACLU office, will lead the review of felonies for possible expungement or resentencing, overseeing an important shifting landscape in law.
On the move front, Mayer Brown has named Eric Reilly as the managing partner of its Charlotte, North Carolina office. Reilly, who joined the firm in 2006, predominantly focuses his practice on banking and real estate finance.
Laterals, Moves, In-house
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David N. Tanner has been appointed co-managing partner of Polsinelli’s Chicago office.
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Brent E. Baxter has joined Williams Mullen as a partner in the tax section in Richmond, Va.
Moving into another busy day in the legal world, these headlines underscore the important roles lawyers play in litigation, policy shaping, and the smooth operation of firms across the country.