November 15, 2024
Brian Klein and Teresa Huggins Achieved Decisive Victory for Koren-based Video Game Developer Clients
Brian Klein and Teresa Huggins achieved a decisive victory for their Koren-based video game developer clients.
October 30, 2024
Daily Journal Names Waymaker one of California’s Top 20 Boutiques for 2024
Daily Journal has named Waymaker LLP one of California’s 2024 Top Boutique Law Firms. This is Waymaker’s second such recognition, which is based on Waymaker’s recent successes in civil and criminal matters, as well as the depth of the Waymaker bench …
September 24, 2024
Brian Klein and Teresa Huggins Achieve Significant Victory with New York Judge’s Ruling on Defunct…
Partners Brian Klein and Teresa Huggins won a significant victory for client Bitfloor, Inc. when a New York state court judge granted partial summary judgment to onetime Bitfloor customers but also granted Bitfloor’s cross-motion and held that the damages awarded would be limited to the dollar value of the digital assets over a decade ago and found many of the plaintiffs were barred by statutes of limitations. The Law360 headline read “Crypto Exchange Must Refund Bitcoins, but in 2013 Dollars.”
August 14, 2024
Granting Waymaker Motion, Florida Court Dismisses Complaint Against Cryptocurrency Exchange Payward, Inc.
In a dispute over the alleged theft and laundering of bitcoin allegedly worth more than $80 million, Brian Klein, Scott Malzahn and Jose Nuño led the Waymaker team who won dismissal of a lawsuit brought against the Kraken cryptocurrency exchange for lack of personal jurisdiction in Florida …
August 01, 2024
Court of Appeal Affirms Waymaker’s Victory in Lease Dispute For Client 6759 Hollywood, LLC
The Waymaker team, Teresa Huggins and Counsel Kevin Casey, prevailed for client 6759 Hollywood, LLC when The Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, affirmed the trial court’s decision to grant summary judgment in favor of Waymaker client. The case involved an action for breach of contract involving a commercial lease …
July 16, 2024
Brian Klein and Keri Axel Argue Issues of First Impression in Criminal Prosecution of Tornado…
As reported in Coindesk.com, Waymaker partners Brian Klein and Keri Curtis Axel argue for dismissal of the DOJ’s unprecedented case against their client Roman Storm, one of Tornado Cash’s developers, before Judge Failla of the SDNY. …
June 07, 2024
Chambers USA 2024 Ranks Waymaker for Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - California
Chambers USA Guide 2024 has ranked Waymaker LLP in Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - California Band 3, saying the team is known for “representing both plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes litigation …
April 03, 2024
In Major Victory, Judge Awards $18.3 Million, Issues Permanent Injunction, Invalidates Patents in IMD Penile…
On March 28, 2024, a California federal judge awarded more than $18.3 million in implied royalties and exemplary damages to Waymaker’s plaintiff…
January 16, 2024
Teresa Huggins Becomes Board Member of Association of Business Trial Lawyers Los Angeles
Waymaker Partner Teresa Huggins has become a member of the Board of Governors of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL) Los Angeles.
December 07, 2023
After His Criminal Sentencing for YouTube Stunt, Olympic Snowboarder Thanks “Incredible Lawyer” Partner Keri Curtis…
Partner Keri Curtis Axel’s client YouTuber and former U.S. Olympian snowboarder Trevor Jacob praised his “incredible lawyer” as he was spared the 12-month prison term sought by federal prosecutors and instead was sentenced to six months after he crashed his plane in a YouTube stunt and obstructed a federal investigation into the crash. The December 4, 2023 sentencing was reported in multiple outlets, including the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, CNN, and The Washington Post.
October 10, 2023
Four Waymaker Partners Recognized as Benchmark Litigation Stars 2024
Partners Ryan Baker, Brian Klein, Jaime Marquart, and Donald Pepperman have been recognized as Litigation Stars in the Benchmark Litigation 2024 US Rankings.
June 20, 2023
Sweeping Victory for Waymaker In Penile Implant Trade Secrets 8-0 Jury Trial Win
A Los Angeles federal jury on Friday, June 16, 2023 ruled overwhelmingly in favor of Waymaker client Dr. James Elist as it invalidated two patents and found that a rival urologist stole trade secrets from Elist in a case involving the first FDA-cleared cosmetic penile implant …
June 01, 2023
Waymaker LLP Earns Chambers 2023 Commercial Litigation Ranking
Chambers ranks Waymaker’s Commercial Litigation practice in the Chambers USA Guide 2023.
May 19, 2023
Partner Ryan Baker And Counsel Ashley Martabano Lead Roundtables at 8th Annual Fullstack GC Conference…
Partner Ryan Baker and Counsel Ashley Martabano led roundtables at the 8th Annual Fullstack GC Conference in San Francisco on Friday, May 19, 2023…
May 01, 2023
Waymaker Wins Lease Dispute For Client 6759 Hollywood, LLC
Led by Partner Teresa Huggins, Waymaker obtained summary judgment in 6759 Hollywood, LLC v. Museum of Selfies, LLC, et al., winning the case on behalf of its client, 6759 Hollywood, LLC…
February 09, 2023
Waymaker Pro Bono Case Goes to Trial in Los Angeles
Waymaker has accepted a pro bono appointment to represent Lisa Simpson, the mother of Richard Che Risher, in her case against the city of Los Angeles and certain officers of the Los Angeles Police Department.
February 06, 2023
Partner Brian Klein to Speak on Trends In Cyber Enforcement at SoCal’s ABA White Collar…
Partner Brian Klein will speak at the Southern California ABA’s White Collar Crime Committee Tuesday, February 21, 2023 about trends in Cyber Enforcement …
February 02, 2023
Wall Street Journal Reports on Alleged Crypto Market Manipulation Scheme by Partner Brian Klein’s Client
Speaking to the Wall Street Journal about an alleged $110 million crypto market manipulation scheme by his client, Partner Brian Klein said the defense team is trying to work out a bail package …
January 20, 2023
Waymaker Partner Scott Malzahn Becomes 2023 President of Equality California
LOS ANGELES – Waymaker LLP is pleased to announce that its Managing Partner Scott Malzahn has been elected to a two-year term as the 2023 President of Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization...
December 15, 2022
Partner Ryan Baker Named to ADL’s National Commission
The Anti-Defamation League’s National Board of Directors has approved Ryan Baker’s nomination to the ADL’s National Commission allowing Baker to contribute to the fight against ignorance and hatred on a national level …
October 28, 2022
Partner Brian Klein Speaks About Key Enforcement Actions at the ABA’s Blockchain and Cryptocurrency National…
Partner Brian Klein speaks at the ABA’s Blockchain and Cryptocurrency National Virtual Institute on Thursday, October 27, 2022 discussing how law enforcement and regulatory actions shape the industry …
October 03, 2022
Waymaker represents an Animal Rights Nonprofit in Lawsuit Alleging American Heart Association’s Claims about Eating…
The American Heart Association (AHA) is facing a lawsuit brought by Waymaker attorneys Brian Klein, Teresa Huggins, Melissa Meister and Jared Sohn on behalf of animal rights advocacy group Animal Outlook that its labeling of some red meat brands as “heart healthy” is misleading and false …
September 16, 2022
Melissa Meister Appointed to the National Legal Commission of the American Youth Soccer Organization
Melissa Meister has been appointed to the National Legal Commission of the American Youth Soccer Organization (“AYSO”), a California non-profit corporation that is the largest youth soccer organization in the United States...
June 13, 2022
The Trial of Paige Thompson, the Alleged Capital One Hacker, is Underway with Brian Klein,…
Partner Brian Klein, who gave the opening statement last Wednesday in Ms. Thompson’s trial in Seattle federal court and has been cross-examining government witnesses since then, was quoted by the New York Times saying, “They [prosecutors] are interpreting [the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act] so broadly that it captures conduct that is innocent …”
May 06, 2022
Partners Teresa Huggins and Brian Klein Speak at 2022 TechGC’s Invitation Only Fullstack Conference
Partners Teresa Huggins and Brian Klein addressed TechGC’s 7th Annual Fullstack GC Conference May 4-May 6 in San Francisco. Huggins co-led a roundtable “IP: Keeping ‘Trade Secrets’ …
March 14, 2022
Waymaker Client Dismissed in NFT Case Also Involving Sotheby’s and Artist Kevin McCoy
Partners Brian Klein and Teresa Huggins’ client Alex Amsel, who purchased what is known as the first-ever art NFT from artist Kevin McCoy for $1.5 million at a Sotheby’s auction, was dismissed from a case in federal court involving a dispute over that NFT …
February 14, 2022
Three Waymaker Lawyers Lead Pro Bono Win for Foreign Client in Trademark Infringement Case
Waymaker vacates judgment, wins dismissal for pro bono client in trademark infringement case …
December 07, 2021
Partner Donald Pepperman Reaches $20 Million Settlement in Prius Stalling Defect Lawsuit Against Toyota
Donald Pepperman was mentioned in Law360 a December 6, 2021 story about Prius owners reaching a $20 million settlement in a class-action against Toyota …
September 27, 2021
Partners Marquart and Pepperman File Lawsuit Alleging Trademark Infringement and Unfair Competition Against AT&T
Partners Jaime Marquart and Donald Pepperman, on behalf of plaintiff FlexWare International LLC, filed a civil complaint against AT&T alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition …
August 20, 2021
Partner Brian Klein Chairs ABA Blockchain & Digital Currency Sept. 15 National Institute (Virtual)
Partner Brian Klein chairs the ABA’s virtual Blockchain & Digital Currency National Institute on September 15 and is participating on the panel, “Key Enforcement Actions.”
June 09, 2021
Ryan G. Baker Elected to Anti-Defamation League’s Los Angeles Regional Executive Committee
On July 8, 2021, Ryan G. Baker was elected to the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL’s) Los Angeles Regional Executive Committee
April 16, 2021
Partners Ryan Baker and Teresa Huggins Score Complete Victory in a Two-Day Arbitration, Validating Electronically…
Confirming the enforceability of its clients’ electronically executed end-user agreements, Partners Ryan Baker and Teresa Huggins achieved a complete victory in a two-day COVID-era arbitration.
April 05, 2021
Waymaker Wins Motion To Dismiss First Crypto Antitrust Case
A Southern District of Florida judge agreed with Partners Brian Klein and Donald Pepperman’s request to throw the case out in its entirety, ruling that the complaint “must state facts – not conclusions – that plausibly suggest a conspiracy.”
January 22, 2021
Baker Marquart is now Waymaker
LOS ANGELES – January 25, 2021 – Since 2006, the Baker Marquart law firm has built a national reputation as a…
January 20, 2021
Waymaker Obtains Preliminary Injunction Protecting Cosmetic Implant Trade Secrets, Trademark
On January 20, 2021, Waymaker obtained a preliminary injunction preventing Texas urologist Dr. Robert Cornell and others from using a clients’ trade…
December 14, 2020
Baker Marquart [Waymaker] Wraps Negligence Claim for Cannabis Client; Scores Favorable Settlement
One of the firm’s cannabis clients was harmed by a service provider’s negligence. To make matters worse, the client faced a substantial,…
November 11, 2020
Baker Marquart [Waymaker] Elects Keri Curtis Axel and Teresa Huggins to Partnership
Effective immediately, Waymaker has elevated Keri Curtis Axel and Teresa Huggins to partnership. Keri practices white-collar criminal and…
November 10, 2020
Baker Marquart [Waymaker] Welcomes Two Talented Associates to Growing Team
In recent months, Waymaker added two talented attorneys – Jose Nuno and Chloe George – to its growing trial and appellate team.…
November 09, 2020
Baker Marquart [Waymaker] Wins Anti-SLAPP Motion and Dismissal of Defamation Case Against Client
On November 6, 2020, Baker Marquart won an important victory for its client when a Los Angeles Superior Court judge granted the…
September 30, 2020
Partner Brian Klein Organized the ABA’s 6th Annual Blockchain and Digital Currency National Institute
The ABA’s annual blockchain and digital currency national institute was once again organized by partner Brian Klein. The 6th annual version was…
September 03, 2020
Baker Marquart [Waymaker] Successfully Resolves the First Securities Class Action over a Digital Token Sale
In 2017, Waymaker was hired to defend the founders of the Tezos blockchain (one of the leading blockchains) and their company in…
August 20, 2020
Baker Marquart [Waymaker] Wins Ninth Circuit Reversal of Adverse Summary Judgment Ruling on Parking Meter…
The firm represents a group of putative class members in a civil action in federal court challenging the constitutionality of the defendant…
June 04, 2020
Baker Marquart [Waymaker] Joins the Pro Bono Initiative “LA Represents”
Baker Marquart is proud to have joined the Los Angeles pro bono initiative “LA Represents.” This initiative provides free and critical legal…
May 21, 2020
Baker Marquart [Waymaker] Wins Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice for Fintech Clients in the Southern…
Baker Marquart achieved an important victory for two Fintech clients in the Southern District of New York on May 15, 2020, when…
May 18, 2020
Partner Scott Malzahn Assists Equality California as it Navigates New Legal Waters
Under the guidance of Baker Marquart partner Scott Malzahn, the firm is assisting Equality California on a pro bono…
April 30, 2020
Baker Marquart [Waymaker] Proudly Sponsors TechGC and Co-Hosts “How to Handle Disputes During the COVID-19…
Baker Marquart, which has a robust and growing tech litigation practice, is now a proud sponsor of TechGC, the invitation-only,…
April 03, 2020
Baker Marquart [Waymaker] Lands Reversal in the California Appellate Court
Baker Marquart protected its client’s right to require arbitration of disputes with customers. Following the firm’s argument in Camargo v. Sunnova Energy…
January 31, 2020
Baker Marquart [Waymaker] Secures Trial Court RICO Win in the Ninth Circuit
Baker Marquart achieved another Ninth Circuit victory on January 27, 2020, when the Ninth Circuit affirmed the Southern District of California’s…
January 22, 2020
Experienced Trial and Appellate Attorney Melissa Meister Joins Baker Marquart [Waymaker]
Baker Marquart is pleased to announce that Melissa Meister has joined the firm in its Los Angeles office. Melissa works on both…
December 19, 2019
Baker Marquart [Waymaker] Carbon Offsets for 2019 Travel
Because Baker Marquart [Waymaker] has a national litigation practice, our attorneys are flying around the country all year.
November 20, 2019
Attorneys Ryan Baker, Brian Klein, Ashley Martabano and Teresa Huggins Speak at TechGC Private Dinner…
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October 29, 2019
Block.one, Represented by Baker Marquart [Waymaker], Settles with the SEC
Baker Marquart represented Block.one in its landmark settlement with the SEC.
July 30, 2019
WannaCry Hero Marcus Hutchins, Represented by Baker Marquart [Waymaker], Sentenced to No Prison Time
Baker Marquart achieved a seminal cybercrime victory. On July 26, 2019, a federal judge in the Eastern District of Wisconsin sentenced the…
June 11, 2019
Ryan Baker Appointed to the Legal Advisory Committee for the Anti-Defamation League Los Angeles Region
Recently featured in The Recorder, Partner and Co-founder Ryan Baker was appointed to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Legal Advisory Committee.…
May 06, 2019
CA Supreme Court Reverses Anti-SLAPP Ruling in FilmOn.com, Inc. v. DoubleVerify, Inc. Libel Case
On May 6, 2019, in a victory for Baker Marquart, the California Supreme Court reversed an opinion of the Second Appellate District.
March 13, 2019
Winklevoss Capital Fund, LLC’s Attorney Fined $15K for Obstructive Behavior – Winklevoss Twins Ordered to…
Baker Marquart achieved a significant victory for its client Charlie Shrem in Winklevoss Capital Fund, LLC v. Shrem, which is before Judge…
February 06, 2019
Baker Marquart Takes FilmOn.com, Inc. v. DoubleVerify, Inc. Libel Case to CA Supreme Court to…
– Lower courts departure from existing anti-SLAPP jurisprudence creates further confusion and enormous legal barriers to holding companies accountable…
February 01, 2019
Partner Brian Klein Defends Cryptocurrency Exchange Kraken in the First Cryptocurrency Antitrust Case
Partner Brian Klein is representing cryptocurrency exchange Kraken and its founder Jesse Powell in United American Corp v. Bitmain, filed in the…
January 25, 2019
Partner Scott Malzahn Elected as Vice President of Equality California Board; Organization Celebrates 20th Anniversary
We are pleased to announce that Partner Scott Malzahn has been elected as Vice President to the 2019 Board of…
June 07, 2018
Baker Marquart Helps Client Acquire Outstanding Shares Using California Corporations Code Section 2000
Baker Marquart Helps Client Petition for Appraisal and Avoid Involuntary Dissolution Pursuant to California Corporations Code Section 2000, Which Leads to Favorable…
July 07, 2017
Baker Marquart Nets Favorable Settlement of National Copyright Claims
In 2012, Baker Marquart was hired to defend its client, FilmOn, against copyright infringement claims brought by all the major television networks…
January 16, 2017
Retained on the Eve of Trial, Baker Marquart Settles Franchise Dispute With State of California
Retained less than a week before the California Department of Business Affairs was set to present its case against a successful entrepreneur,…
January 16, 2017
Baker Marquart’s Appearance Leads to Profitable Sale of Membership Interest
After certain members in a profitable limited liability company engaged in self-dealing, Baker Marquart was retained by a member to negotiate a…
January 16, 2017
Baker Marquart Averts Lawsuit for Multinational Bank
Baker Marquart’s client, a bank with over $60 billion in assets, had established a truck leasing program for a freight handler. When…
January 16, 2017
Baker Marquart Wins Anti-SLAPP Motion; Subsequently Settles Dispute for DIRECTV Subsidiary, a Televi
Baker Marquart was engaged to pursue claims for breach of a television production contract. The firm filed claims in federal court against…
October 26, 2016
Equality California names Scott Malzahn to Board of Directors
Baker Marquart partner, Scott Malzahn, was named to the Board of Directors of Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual…
August 29, 2016
Favorable Settlement of FINRA Arbitration Against International Financial Institution
Baker Marquart was engaged by a former director of a major international investment bank to pursue wrongful termination claims. The director was…
January 17, 2016
UCLA’s Eugene Volokh Praises Baker Marquart Victory in Florida as Important First Amendment Win
After Baker Marquart’s Ryan Baker won reversal of a Florida cyberstalking injunction and obtained dismissal of the entire action in the Florida…
January 11, 2016
Baker Marquart Wins First Amendment Cyberstalking Appeal In Florida
The firm recently won reversal of a Florida cyberstalking injunction and obtained dismissal in the Florida District Court of Appeals. The Florida…
August 06, 2015
Baker Marquart Has Leading Litigation Practice in the Bitcoin and Blockchain Technology Industries
Baker Marquart is widely recognized as having a leading litigation practice in the emerging and revolutionary Bitcoin and Blockchain technology industries. Firm…
August 06, 2015
Baker Marquart Wins “Landmark” Copyright Decision
“Huge,” “landmark,” “legal earthquake” and “shocking” were all terms used by the media to describe Baker Marquart’s recent summary judgment victory on…
August 06, 2015
Baker Marquart Obtains Dismissal of a Federal Indictment Against Colorado Bitcoin Trader
Baker Marquart successfully defended a client charged with running an unlicensed money transmitting business in federal court in Colorado. In July 2015,…
August 06, 2015
Baker Marquart Obtains Favorable Resolution of Patent Action Against Cirque du Soleil over Las Vegas
On behalf of its client, Hologram USA, Baker Marquart brought claims for patent infringement against Cirque du Soleil and the Michael Jackson…
March 25, 2015
Firm settles patent case over Homer Simpson hologram
The Firm was engaged to protect a client’s patent portfolio related to the creation of live three-dimensional images. After the client learned…
March 19, 2015
Baker Marquart Announces Sponsorship of Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race
Baker Marquart is proud to support the riders and community of the Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race. As one of the most…
September 22, 2014
Patent Client Obtains Favorable Patent Settlement after Claim Construction Hearing
Baker Marquart was retained to represent a software company plaintiff in a patent dispute. The firm took targeted discovery and worked with…
August 04, 2014
Jury Trial Victory Protects Creators of Blockbuster Film
In an five-year battle over authorship of a major motion picture that grossed over $450 Million in box office sales, Baker Marquart,…
August 04, 2014
Patent Infringement Action Settles After Defendant Agrees to Cease Infringing Activities
Baker Marquart was recently retained to protect a client’s patent portfolio. Upon learning of one party’s infringing activities – and that party’s…
July 21, 2014
Firm Protects Motion Picture Production Company’s Trademark
Baker Marquart represented a film production company in an action to enforce trademark rights. Prior to the firm’s engagement, the defendant had…
July 21, 2014
Firm Obtains Dismissal of All Criminal Charges against Hazardous Waste Cleanup Company
Baker Marquart represented a hazardous waste cleanup company facing multiple state criminal charges. The firm took quick in response to the allegations.…
May 09, 2014
Firm Recoups Significant Portion of Client’s Investment in Failed Media Company
The firm was recently retained by an investor in a startup media company. The client had lost all his investment when the…
January 03, 2013
Appellate Victory for Mattel in Ninth Circuit
Mattel retained the firm after several insurance companies appealed the denial of their motion to intervene in the litigation between Mattel and…
November 01, 2012
Brian Klein Leaves U.S. Attorney’s Office For Baker Marquart
Baker Marquart is pleased to announce that Brian Klein has left the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles to join the firm.…
January 19, 2012
Arbitration Victory Against International Financial Services Firm
When a consumer products company was sued by its former investment bank, an international financial institution, the firm was retained to defend…
June 07, 2011
The Firm Wins Twice In California Court Of Appeal, Protecting Right To Jury Trial
The California Court of Appeal recently published an opinion vindicating the right to a jury trial. After the firm filed suit on…
February 28, 2011
Baker Marquart Adds Three Lawyers
Baker Marquart LLP is pleased to announce that three new lawyers have joined the firm. Mark Smith joins Baker Marquart as of…
February 24, 2011
Favorable Settlement for Global Asset Management Firm
The firm was recently retained on the eve of trial to prosecute claims related to the purchase of commercial real estate in…
February 24, 2011
Fortune 500 Company Retains Firm to Defend Breach of Contract Claims, Nets Positive Recovery
The firm was retained by one of its clients, a Fortune 500 company, to defend claims brought by a software company. Plaintiff…
February 23, 2011
Unprecedented Injunction in Trademark Dispute
The firm obtained an extraordinary preliminary injunction to protect the trademarks of one of its clients, a software company. The firm presented…
February 22, 2011
Total Arbitration Victory for DIRECTV
The DIRECTV Group retained Baker Marquart to pursue breach of contract claims against a former DIRECTV dealer. After taking discovery that made…
February 19, 2011
Walk-Away Settlement for Startup Aircraft Company
The firm was retained by one of its clients, the manufacturer of revolutionary lightweight sport aircraft, to defend against claims brought by…
February 19, 2011
Franchisee Ordered to Arbitrate
When an out-of-state franchisor was sued by a California franchisee, the franchisor retained the firm to defend against those claims. The firm…
February 19, 2011
Landlord Dismisses Claims Against a Popular Los Angeles Nightclub
Baker Marquart was recently retained by a popular Los Angeles nightclub to defend against claims brought by the club’s landlord. Within days,…
February 19, 2011
Firm Obtains “No Liability” Arbitration Award for Well-Known Talent Agency
The firm was hired by a well-known talent agency to help it collect unpaid commissions from an Academy Award® nominated film editor…
February 19, 2011
Firm Obtains Eight Million Dollar Arbitration Award
The firm was hired to represent an individual in a stock option dispute with his brother and his brother’s company (a national…
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