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Los Angeles Business Journal Names Matthew McNicholas to 2026 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys List
Partner Matthew McNicholas was recognized on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys list. This feature spotlights attorneys skilled at navigating recent labor laws and adapting to the…
McNicholas & McNicholas to Honor First Responders at UCLA’s Home Opener
Plaintiff-trial law firm McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP(opens in new tab) will honor first responders on Saturday, September 12 during a football game at the Rose Bowl, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11…
Los Angeles Times, Daily Journal, and Law.com Interview Joseph McNally on Meta’s $17 Billion Settlement and What Comes Next
The Los Angeles Times, Daily Journal, and Law.com interviewed Joseph McNally(opens in new tab), Director of Emerging Litigation, about Meta’s recent $17 billion settlement. Announced on August 26, the settlement resolves claims against Meta…
The Guardian Interviews Joseph McNally on the Potential Impact of Luigi Mangione’s Guilty Plea
The Guardian interviewed Joseph McNally(opens in new tab), Director of Emerging Litigation, about how Luigi Mangione’s federal guilty plea for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson could affect the separate New York state…
Joseph McNally Speaks at California Lawyers Association on Meta Trial and Platform Liability
Director of Emerging Litigation Joseph McNally(opens in new tab) presented at the California Lawyers Association webinar, “Meta on Trial: Section 230, Platform Liability, and the Future of Social Media Harm,” on August 21. McNally…
Best Lawyers® Recognizes Seven McNicholas & McNicholas Attorneys on 2027 List
Attorneys John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas, Douglas Winter, Juan Victoria, and Jeffrey Lamb were named to the Best Lawyers® 2027 list. Additionally, Brandon Castor was named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch…
Joseph McNally Discusses Meta Public Nuisance Ruling and Social Media Liability With Daily Journal
Daily Journal interviewed Joseph McNally about the upcoming Oakland trial against social media giant Meta, following a $567 million damages award stemming from a landmark New Mexico ruling. A trial judge ruled that the…
The Daily Journal Reports on Appeals Court Reinstating $13.1M Verdict in Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Case Involving Two LAPD Officers
The Daily Journal interviewed Partner Matthew McNicholas about the restored $13.1 million verdict, secured in 2023, for two LAPD officers, Stephen Glick and Alfred Garcia, who were discriminated against and retaliated against on the…
Matthew and Patrick McNicholas Recognized on 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers List
Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were named in Lawdragon’s 9th edition of the 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers 2026 Guide for their efforts advocating for individuals facing discrimination, wrongful termination,…
Law.com and Fox News Interview Patrick McNicholas on Delay of Settlement Payout in $4B Juvenile Hall Sexual Abuse Case
Law.com and Fox News interviewed Partner Patrick McNicholas about the delay in settlement payments in the $4 billion Los Angeles County juvenile hall sexual abuse case. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lawrence Riff refused…
Los Angeles Business Journal Names Matthew McNicholas to 2026 Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys List
Partner Matthew McNicholas was named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys list in recognition of the significant impact of his work on law, policy, and public…
Joseph McNally Speaks at ACFE Chicago Chapter Event on Meta Litigation and Social Media Platform Risks
Director of Emerging Litigation Joseph McNally presented at the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ Greater Chicago Chapter event, “Algorithms, Addictions, and Exploitation: What the Meta Cases Mean for Big Tech,” on July 10 via…
Joseph McNally Speaks on Tech Liability and Online Safety at ACFE Bay Area Event
Joseph McNally was a featured speaker at the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ San Francisco Bay Area Chapter event, “The Human Side of Technology: Navigating Online Safety and Accountability,” held in Foster City on…
Daily Journal Names Matthew McNicholas to 2026 Top Labor & Employment Lawyers List
Partner Matthew McNicholas was featured on Daily Journal’s 2026 Top Labor & Employment Lawyers list for his representation of first responders in employment law matters. His notable work resulted in more than $34 million in 2025. His…
McNicholas & McNicholas Named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 The List: Law Firms
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP was named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 The List: Law Firms, ranked 196. The List is the publication’s annual directory of law firms, ranked by the number of…
MyNewsLA Interviews Matthew and Patrick McNicholas on Ongoing Dispute over LA County’s Delay of Settlement Payout
MyNewsLA interviewed Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas about the ongoing dispute over Los Angeles County’s delay of more than $4 billion in settlements to survivors of childhood sexual abuse in a case that…
Newsweek Interviews Joseph McNally on Latest Update in Nancy Guthrie Case
Newsweek spoke with Joseph McNally about the latest developments in the Nancy Guthrie case. A new evaluation of evidence by a former detective has heightened concerns about the 84-year-old’s whereabouts. The warning comes more…
Los Angeles Magazine Names Three McNicholas & McNicholas Attorneys to Best of L.A. Legal 2026 List
Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas, along with Senior Lawyer Jeffrey Lamb, were recognized in Los Angeles Magazine’s Best of L.A. Legal 2026 list for Matthew’s employment and labor work and for Patrick and…
USA Today Interviews Matthew McNicholas on Illegal Police Ticket Quotas
USA Today interviewed Partner Matthew McNicholas about the dangers and repercussions of ticket quotas, which occur when officers are required or pressured to write a set number of tickets, or when they are pushed…
McNicholas & McNicholas Selected as Finalist for National Law Journal’s 2026 Elite Trial Lawyers
The National Law Journal has named McNicholas & McNicholas a finalist for its 2026 Elite Trial Lawyers list. Each year, the National Law Journal recognizes firms with a track record of achievement in innovative trial…
LA Times Studios Names Matthew McNicholas to Legal Visionaries List
Partner Matthew McNicholas was named to the LA Times Studios’ 2026 Legal Visionaries list for his work in labor and employment. Individuals were selected based on recent notable successes, sustained leadership, impact on their organization or industry, and community involvement that demonstrates…
Law360 Interviews Joseph McNally About $375M Jury Trial Verdict Against Meta in New Mexico
Law360 interviewed Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation, about a recent $375 million jury verdict in New Mexico against Meta. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is now pursuing a second phase of the case, which could force major changes to Instagram…
L.A. Material Interviews Joseph McNally on Cyberstalking Issue at UCLA
L.A. Material interviewed Joseph McNally about 27-year-old social media figure Joseph Freeman, who went viral for filming and confronting fraternity members at UCLA, notably those of Sigma Chi, and for accusing them of privilege or serious misconduct to provoke reactions for content. …
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Selected as Finalist for Law.com’s 2026 California Legal Awards
Law.com has named McNicholas & McNicholas a finalist in its 2026 California Legal Awards for the Community Advocacy and Impact Initiative. The awards recognize the accomplishments of lawyers and companies at the forefront of technology, innovation, and the legal field. The winners…
Los Angeles Times, ABC7, Daily Journal, and More Report on $14.6M Verdict Obtained in Retaliation and Discrimination Lawsuit Against City of Los Angeles on Behalf of Four LAPD Officers
As reported by the Los Angeles Times, ABC7, Daily Journal, and more, McNicholas & McNicholas secured a $14.6 million jury verdict in a retaliation and discrimination lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles on behalf of four LAPD officers who were retaliated…
Los Angeles Times Interviews Matthew McNicholas on Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office Data Breach
Partner Matthew McNicholas spoke with the Los Angeles Times about the recent data breach at the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, in which hundreds of thousands of sensitive documents containing people’s personal identifying information and a massive cache of confidential LAPD files…
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Named in 2026 Chambers Spotlight California Guide
McNicholas & McNicholas ranked in the 2026 Chambers USA Spotlight: California Guide in three practice areas in the Los Angeles market – Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs. In 2025, the firm earned over $246 million in total…
Matthew McNicholas Recognized on 2026 Lawdragon 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know List
Partner Matthew McNicholas was named in Lawdragon’s 2026 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know guide. The list features managing partners who are passionate, inclusive, and represent a new era of law firm leadership. This acknowledgment shows that McNicholas is not only…
OrangeCountyLawyers.Com Interviews Joseph McNally About Orange County DA Settlements Involving a Former Prosecutor
OrangeCountyLawyers.Com interviewed Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation, about the Orange County Board of Supervisors approving nearly $2 million in settlements for those claiming sexual harassment involving a former prosecutor. Others have also settled, bringing the county’s total payouts in related cases…
The Los Angeles Times, Law.com, EdSurge and More Interview Joseph McNally About Landmark Ruling Against Instagram and YouTube in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit
The Los Angeles Times, Law.com, and EdSurge interviewed Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation, about the landmark decision in the Los Angeles Superior Court, where jurors found Instagram and YouTube liable for designing their platforms to addict young users. This verdict could…
The Los Angeles Times, CBS LA, Fox 11, and More Interview Matthew McNicholas on Riverside PD Firing Three Cops Over Disabled Veteran License Plates
The Los Angeles Times, CBS LA, Fox 11, and more interviewed Partner Matthew McNicholas about the Riverside Police Department’s plan to fire three officers for using disabled veteran license plates on their personal cars. The department fired the officers, claiming they lied…
The Guardian Interviews Joseph McNally on Lack of Arrests Over Epstein Files
The Guardian interviewed Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation, about the lack of arrests in the United States since the release of more than three million investigative documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Despite ongoing outrage, federal authorities have not brought any new…
The Baltimore Sun Interviews Joseph McNally on Trafficking Lawsuits Against Hotel Owners
The Baltimore Sun interviewed Joseph McNally about a sex trafficking lawsuit in Maryland against several hotels. The lawsuit alleges that these hotels enabled years of sex trafficking and ignored glaring warning signs. This lawsuit is part of a growing national wave of…
CNN and EdSurge Interview Joseph McNally on Social Media Addiction Trial
EdSurge and CNN interviewed Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation, about lawsuits arising against social media companies, alleging that the companies deliberately design their apps to be addictive to young users, causing mental health harm and interfering with their education, all in…
Matthew and Patrick McNicholas Recognized on 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers List
Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were recognized in Lawdragon’s 2026 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list for their impactful work in personal injury, wrongful death, and sexual abuse. Matthew was specifically highlighted for his work representing first responders, a first-of-its-kind callout…
Bloomberg Law Interviews Joseph McNally About Discrimination Lawsuit Against Uber and Lyft
Bloomberg Law interviewed Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation, about a rise in discrimination lawsuits against the popular rideshare apps Uber and Lyft. Male drivers allege that the feature allowing female riders to request female drivers limits their income and job opportunities…
Us Weekly Interviews Joseph McNally About Timothy Busfield Abuse Case
Us Weekly interviewed Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation, about the psychosexual report in the Timothy Busfield child sex abuse case. He noted that the reports cannot definitively establish whether abuse occurred, and that the tests are not always accurate. “There is…
CBS News LA, Los Angeles Times, and More Interview Joseph McNally About the Capture of Former Venezuelan President
CBS News Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Times, and other outlets interviewed Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation, about former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was captured by the United States, flown to New York, and charged last week. McNally notes that…
McNicholas & McNicholas Welcomes New Attorney to the Firm’s Los Angeles Office
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP is pleased to welcome Richard Carter to serve as Of Counsel at the firm’s Los Angeles office. Carter brings over 40 years of litigation experience, including high-stakes insurance coverage, bad-faith litigation, mass torts, and policyholder representation. At McNicholas…
Why a Top Federal Prosecutor Joined a Plaintiffs’ Trial Firm: Daily Journal Features Former U.S. Attorney Joseph McNally’s Move to McNicholas & McNicholas
As featured in the Daily Journal, former Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph McNally joined McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP in November to lead the Emerging Litigation and Torts departments after spending nearly two decades at one of the nation’s most prestigious U.S. Attorney’s Offices….