News Archive

Wilmington, DE (January 2, 2019) - Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP is pleased to announce that intellectual property litigator Jennifer Ying has been elected to the partnership, effective January 1, 2019.

Wilmington, DE (November 14, 2018) - Benchmark Litigation has released its annual legal directory focusing exclusively on the litigation and disputes market. The 2019 edition again ranks Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP in the top “Highly Recommended” band for Delaware law firms.

Wilmington, DE (November 2, 2018) - Yesterday, The Deal presented its inaugural European awards honoring the most significant cross-border transactions from the past year and the leading M&A dealmakers.

Wilmington, DE (November 1, 2018) - Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP has been recognized in twenty-four practice areas in the 2019 edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” 

Wilmington, DE (October 24, 2018) - Today, Derek C. Abbott was presented the Commitment Award at the 2018 Christopher W. White Distinguished Access to Justice Awards.  The honor is given by the Delaware State Bar Association to a member of the Bar who has demonstrated a sterling commitment to pro bono work throughout his or her career by dedicating time and energy to the support and provision of legal services. 

Wilmington, DE (October 22, 2018) - Patricia O. Vella has been chosen as a member of the 2018 Class of Fellows of the American College of Governance Counsel (“ACGC”).

Wilmington, DE (September 27, 2018) - LMG Life Sciences has released its 2018 guide to industry-leading North American law firms and lawyers.  Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP partner Jack B. Blumenfeld again appears in the guide as a “Life Sciences Star” in the intellectual property category.

Newark, DE (September 24, 2018) - Artesian Resources Corporation (Nasdaq: ARTNA), which includes operations in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania, today announced the expansion of the Board of Directors by appointing Michael Houghton.  The expansion of the Board of Directors recognizes Mr. Houghton’s areas of specific expertise as a new addition to the current board.

Wilmington, DE (September 17, 2018) - The 2018 edition of IFLR United States - The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Firms has been released.  Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP appears at the top of the two Delaware tables ranking the leading M&A law firms and the leading restructuring and insolvency law firms.

Wilmington, DE (September 14, 2018) - A pro bono team from Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP has successfully appealed a veteran’s claim for disability benefits, securing a compensation award of more than $250,000 for past-due benefits.

Wilmington, DE (September 4, 2018) - Law360 released its list of 2018 Regional Powerhouses, recognizing Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP among the top Delaware law firms.

Wilmington, DE (August 31, 2018) - Delaware Business Times has selected Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP partner R. Jason Russell as one of its “40 Under 40” achievers and innovators in Delaware. The annual DBT40 highlights 40 ambitious, young Delaware professionals who are making a name for themselves through professional excellence and community involvement.

Wilmington, DE (August 15, 2018) - Thirty-three attorneys from Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP were selected for inclusion in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.  The results are based on peer-review evaluations from more than 87,000 eligible attorneys.

Wilmington, DE (July 20, 2018) - In its 2018 guide, Chambers High Net Worth ranked Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP in the highest tier for Private Wealth Law in Delaware. Sources report the Trusts, Estates & Tax team is “extremely high-quality” with “good strength and depth.” A market insider enthuses, “We go to them all the time as my colleagues and I think they are amazing. They are our first point of reference.”

On June 30, Governor John Carney signed an executive order directing the state budget office and the panel that sets Delaware's official revenue forecast to implement the recommendations of an Advisory Panel to the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC) on “budget smoothing.”

Wilmington, DE (June 28, 2018) - Global Restructuring Review has released the 2018 GRR 100, a “guide to the world’s leading restructuring and insolvency practices.” Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP makes the elite list featuring 100 top law firms for cross-border insolvency and restructuring.

Wilmington, DE (June 15, 2018) - Intellectual Asset Management (“IAM”) has released the 2018 IAM Patent 1000 - The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. The seventh edition reports “Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell is seen by many as the best of the best in Delaware” and ranks the firm in the highest, gold band for Delaware.

Wilmington, DE (May 31, 2018) - The Legal 500 United States 2018 has ranked Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP in its nationwide guide to the leading law firms in the United States.

Wilmington, DE (May 18, 2018) - Seventeen Morris Nichols attorneys have been selected for inclusion in 2018 Delaware Super Lawyers.  William M. Lafferty was ranked number one on the “Top 10” list for Delaware.  In addition, attorneys Eric S. Klinger-Wilensky, Kimberly Gill McKinnon, D. McKinley (Mac) Measley, and Andrew R. Remming and Jeremy A. Tigan were recognized as Delaware Rising Stars.

Wilmington, DE (May 18, 2018) - Managing Intellectual Property has released the 2018-19 Managing IP - IP Stars guide, ranking Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP in the highest tier for Delaware IP law firms.  In addition to the top-notch firm ranking, Morris Nichols partners Jack Blumenfeld, Maryellen Noreika and Karen Jacobs were all listed as 2018-19 “IP Stars.” Karen also earned recognition as one of the “Top 250 Women in IP.”

Wilmington, DE (May 3, 2018) - Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP has been ranked Band 1 in four Delaware practice categories in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The firm was ranked in the highest tier for Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Chancery, Corporate M&A & Alternative Entities, and Intellectual Property.

Wilmington, DE (May 2, 2018) - Today, Lex Machina released its 2018 Hatch-Waxman ANDA Litigation Report. In its law firm analysis, the study reported, “Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell is the top law firm representing plaintiffs in ANDA district court litigation for cases filed in 2016 and 2017.”