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The New York Times Co. Wins Decisive Victory in Palin Defamation Case

WilmerHale and co-counsel Ballard Spahr secured a victory when a federal jury ruled in favor of The New York Times and against former Alaska Governor and Vice-Presidential nominee Sarah Palin in a retrial of a libel claim over a 2017 editorial about gun violence and the prevalence of mass shootings in the US. The case has been seen as a key indicator for future press-public figure disputes and has garnered significant national media attention over the past eight years. 
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2026 IPO, Venture Capital and M&A Reports

Navigate the evolving capital markets landscape with WilmerHale's 2026 IPO, Venture Capital and M&A Reports, covering market activity, regulatory developments, and trends shaping the year ahead.
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One Year into a New FTC: Enforcement Trends and Practical Takeaways

In this episode, co‑host Jekkie Kim speaks with Partner Susan Musser about the evolving use of antitrust enforcement across recent administrations and its implications for technology and AI companies.
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PTAB/USPTO Updates

Stay informed on the evolving patent landscape. WilmerHale's PTAB/USPTO Updates offers monthly summaries of Patent Trial and Appeal Board decisions, USPTO legislation, and operational developments.
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“I particularly like that, no matter what challenges we face, our primary contacts at WilmerHale can find someone else within the practice that is an expert in the matters we are facing.”

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Chambers USA 2025

“WilmerHale is widely perceived as one of the most successful law firm mergers of all time. Drivers that shape the market’s perception include a reputation for consistently excellent quality and market leadership in chosen areas of focus.”
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The American Lawyer, 2024

“The WilmerHale team is exceptional at all levels, has a set of partners with deep expertise supported by consistently outstanding counsel and senior associates. WilmerHale's ability to tap into internal partnerships to ensure full advantage has been impressive.”
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Chambers USA 2024

“The firm stands out not only for its substantive knowledge and expertise, which is excellent, but also for its utter dedication and drive to achieve the best possible outcomes.”
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Chambers Europe 2023

“[They] believed in our cause, our innocence and, most importantly, they believed in us. We truly felt we had the best possible representation, never feeling second to any other client. They cared about us and therefore went the distance for us, ultimately achieving the perfect ending.”
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“WilmerHale has outstanding lawyers. Their people make the difference.”
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Netflix Secures Complete Defense Verdict in Patent Infringement Trial

The WilmerHale team led by these lawyers secured a complete defense verdict for Netflix in a patent infringement trial involving claims related to the company’s streaming technology. After hearing evidence at trial, the jury rejected each of the asserted claims and returned a verdict entirely in Netflix’s favor, concluding the case.
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