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May 23, 2025, Congrats to Natalie Bennett, Jason White, Jason Gettleman, Nicholas Restauri, and the entire trial team from Morgan Lewis, LLP as well as Travis Underwood from Gillam & Smith, LLP on their defense verdict in Marshall, TX today on behalf of LG. These professionals made it easy for the jury to determine there was no infringement and that patents were invalid. And the jury did not care that LG was from Korea nor that LG’s biggest competitor had taken a license to these patents. It was a pleasure to play a role in their success story.

Congrats to Natalie Bennett, Jason White, Jason Gettleman, Nicholas Restauri, and the entire trial team from Morgan Lewis, LLP as well as Travis Underwood from

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May 16, 2025, Congrats to Kurt Spengler, Katelin King, and the entire trial team at Wicker Smith, LLP on their defense jury verdict in Kissimmee, FL on behalf of national homebuilder. This was a negligence case involving a tragic loss, no doubt, but the jury placed the blame in the right places, assigning a minimal amount to Lennar and awarding only $50k in damages to the Plaintiff, while the ask was tens of millions. It was a pleasure to play a role in this success story, and kudos to the courageous jury who gave their time and attention to the matter.

Congrats to Kurt Spengler, Katelin King, and the entire trial team at Wicker Smith, LLP on their defense jury verdict in Kissimmee, FL on behalf

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July 26, 2023 Congrats to Cecily Kaffer, Setara Ozan, Ben Kahn, and the entire trial team from The Kullman Firm on their defense jury verdict in Federal Ct in Houston for Schlumberger. This was a gender discrimination and retaliation matter with a lot of moving parts. Yet, these professionals helped the jury focus on the key issues and get it right. It was a pleasure and a privilege for the Bloom team to play a role in this success story. Also, big kudos to Emily McDonald, PhD for helping pick another great jury.

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May 18, 2023 Congrats to Jason Dennis, Jamie Drillette, Stephanie Hunt, and the entire trial team from Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann, LLP for their $8M jury verdict for Choice Exploration in Federal Court in Beaumont, TX. I have been working with Jason and this firm for almost 20 years and they just keep getting better in the courtroom. This was a hotly-contested oil & gas insurance dispute, and these fine professionals made it easy for the jury to get it right. It was a privilege to play a role in this success story. And as always, kudos to the jury and the court staff for keeping the wheels of justice moving.

Congrats to Jason Dennis, Jamie Drillette, Stephanie Hunt, and the entire trial team from Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann, LLP for their $8M jury verdict

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May 15, 2023 Congrats to Bill Gaede, Sarah Columbia, Bhanu Sadasivan, Mandy Kim, and the entire trial team from McDermott, Will & Emery, LLP as well as Morris Nichols on their $19M jury verdict in Delaware on behalf of Natera. Jury trials involving life science patents are always challenging, but these professionals worked tirelessly to make sure the jury got this one right, finding that the patents at issue were both infringed and valid. It was a privilege and a pleasure to play a role in their huge success. As always, thanks to the jury and the Court for their time and service.

Congrats to Bill Gaede, Sarah Columbia, Bhanu Sadasivan, Mandy Kim, and the entire trial team from McDermott, Will & Emery, LLP as well as Morris

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December 15, 2022 Congrats to Max Grant, Charles Sanders, Greg Sobolski, Brett Sandford, Terra Reynolds, and the entire trial team from Latham & Watkins, LLP on their defense verdict in a patent case in Grand Rapids, MI on behalf of SMR. Although we stipulated to infringement prior to trial, the trial jury decided that the patents were invalid. I have always believed that you can win jury trials by out-preparing the other side, but these professionals, once again, took it to another level. It is a privilege to play a role in this huge success story. Lastly, kudos to the Judge, jury, and court staff for their time and attention.

Congrats to Max Grant, Charles Sanders, Greg Sobolski, Brett Sandford, Terra Reynolds, and the entire trial team from Latham & Watkins, LLP on their defense

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October 24, 2022 Congrats to Brad Hancock, Nipun Patel, Andrea James, and the entire trial team from Holland & Knight, LLP on their defense jury verdict in Houston, TX on behalf of Shell. This was a contentious wrongful termination/discrimination case, but these professionals were prepared and strategic in their efforts. It was a pleasure and a privilege to play a role in their success story. Kudos the jury and court staff. And lastly, gas prices didn’t matter!

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June 14, 2022 Congrats to Max Grant, Clement Naples, Larry Gotts, Brian Sanford, Greg Sobolski, and the entire trial team from Latham & Watkins, LLP on their $10M jury verdict on behalf of Philip Morris in Alexandria, VA. This was a patent infringement trial between competitors involving some of the technology in e-cigarettes. Max is one of the best in the courtroom, having confidence, poise, and presence like few others can. And the Latham team was well-prepared and cohesive. It was a pleasure to work with these fine professionals and play a role in their success story. And kudos to one of the most intelligent jury panels I have ever encountered (typical of this venue) for their time and service.

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May 18, 2021 Congrats to Jason Dennis, Greg Brassfield, and the entire trial team from Lynn, Pinker, Hurst & Schwegmann, LLP on their $3M jury verdict in Dallas in a dispute involving fiduciary duty and contract issues among family members. The emotional dynamics embedded in these cases, where family member are litigating, always presents an extra challenge for jurors to sort through in order to focus on what is fair. But there is always a key decision-driver, and it is no surprise that the professionals at LPHS were strategic in their approach, making it easy for this jury to get it right. And kudos to my colleague Emily McDonald for helping pick yet another winning jury and providing insight. It was a privilege and a pleasure to play a role in this success story. Lastly, thanks to the jury for its time and service as well as Judge Purdy and her staff.

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