Jimmy McCutcheon Recognized as a Rising Star of the Profession by Consulting Magazine
Secretariat is proud to announce that Jimmy McCutcheon has been recognized in Consulting Magazine’s Rising Stars 2026 awards, earning recognition for excellence in Industry-Specialization.
The Evolving SEC Enforcement Landscape: Trends for 2026
The SEC’s guidance, combined with rapid technological advancement and the boom of social media, is reshaping the current enforcement landscape. This article takes a closer look at how the SEC’s enforcement priorities shifted in 2025 and what those developments suggest for the emerging risk areas in 2026.
2026 ACEDS Artificial Intelligence Survey, sponsored by Secretariat
Secretariat is pleased to sponsor the 2026 ACEDS Artificial Intelligence Survey, now in its second year. This annual survey examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used across modern legal workflows as the industry moves beyond experimentation and into full operational adoption.
Secretariat’s Testimony Leads to Nearly $811 Million Award in Landmark Life Sciences M&A Dispute
A Secretariat expert team, led by Dr. Richard Manning, provided key damages calculations and expert testimony in the precedent-setting Delaware Court of Chancery decision that secured an approximately $811 million award for Fortis Advisors, representative of Auris Health’s former stockholders, in a post-closing earnout dispute with Johnson & Johnson (J&J).
Eric Poer Discusses AI and Enforcement Trends Shaping Securities Litigation in Forbes
Eric Poer, Managing Director, discusses in Forbes the impact of artificial intelligence and enforcement developments on the securities litigation landscape.
Secretariat Expert Quoted by Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence
Ralph Stobwasser, Managing Director, comments for Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence on the decision by Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority to abolish Qualified Foreign Investor restrictions and swap-based access frameworks.
Secretariat Adds Sydney Office, Expanding Australian Presence and Expertise Across APAC Region
Secretariat has continued to expand our global reach with the opening of a new office in Sydney, Australia, strengthening the firm’s expert capabilities in the region and building on our continued growth and success throughout Asia Pacific.
Tamika Tremaglio and Sonia Chase Featured on Good Game with Sarah Spain
Tamika Tremaglio and Sonia Chase joined Emmy and Peabody Award-winning sports journalist Sarah Spain on her podcast, Good Game with Sarah Spain, to discuss the ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations between the WNBA and its players’ union after a third consecutive missed deadline.
The Class Action Implications of AI-Driven Decisions
On May 16, 2025, United States District Judge Rita Lin granted a Motion for Conditional Certification of Collective Action in Mobley v. Workday, Inc. The Plaintiff alleges age, race, and disability discrimination from Workday’s AI-driven human resources tools that generate hiring recommendations.
Navigating Battery Validation Risk in the EV Supply Chain
Writing for Law360, Director Sam Madden and Vanessa Miller of Foley & Lardner explore how battery validation delays, evolving technical standards, and performance uncertainty are increasingly at the heart of contract disputes, regulatory scrutiny, and litigation.
Expanding Opportunities for Overseas Enforcement of PRC Judgments and Awards
Amanda Rasmussen and Kristine Kwok examine the gradual expansion of reciprocal enforcement regimes and the growing recognition of PRC judgments and arbitral awards in major jurisdictions, highlighting increasingly favorable conditions for cross-border recovery.
ABA Forum on Construction Law 2026 Midwinter Conference
We’re proud to sponsor the American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law 2026 Midwinter Conference, taking place February 4–7 at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel.