News | October 2, 2025
Shalabh Gupta and Amran Nawaz, Associate Directors in Secretariat’s Global Sports Consulting practice, were recently quoted in an S&P Global article discussing sports team acquisition and valuation trends.
July 17, 2025
This article originally appeared on Law360 on July 1, 2025.
In an article for Law360, Director Adam Rhoten explores the implications and significance of the recent en banc U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decision in EcoFactor Inc. v. Google LLC, a significant ruling that marks a shift toward stricter judicial scrutiny of expert testimony in patent cases.
The May 21 EcoFactor Inc. v. Google LLC decision overturned a $20 million jury award, with the court determining that the plaintiff’s expert opinion on damages lacked sufficient factual support and should not have been admitted. This case serves as a cautionary tale for testifying economic experts and a catalyst for recalibrating how experts approach licensing analysis, apportionment and the presentation of per-unit royalty opinions.
In this article, Mr. Rhoten discusses methodological pitfalls, recent Rule 702 clarifications and practical strategies for expert witnesses – including guidance for adapting expert practices in light of evolving judicial expectations and implications for standard essential patent licensing.
Shalabh Gupta and Amran Nawaz, Associate Directors in Secretariat’s Global Sports Consulting practice, were recently quoted in an S&P Global article discussing sports team acquisition and valuation trends.
Executive Scandals: Navigating Reputational and Financial Risks
Executive Scandals: 2025 Navigating Reputational and Financial Risks, authored by experts from FGS Global and Secretariat, provides a practical framework for boards, legal teams, and compliance professionals. It highlights four core practices including preparation, independent guidance, thorough investigations, and consistent communications that strengthen organizational resilience and protect corporate reputation.
Mid-Year 2025 Update: Nazaha’s Progress in the Fight Against Corruption
As part of its ongoing mandate to enhance transparency and integrity, Saudi Arabia’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), has continued its efforts. For the six months to June 2025, Nazaha have conducted areas of engagement into new authorities.