Maysa Zardo

Partner | Malgueiro Campos & Zardo Advocacia | Brazil

Antitrust Powerhouse Switch: David Marriott Leaves Cravath for Latham & Watkins

At Cravath, Marriott has overseen substantial merger-related litigation, clearance matters, and government investigations for clients in sectors ranging from life sciences to tech. In one recent wave of marquee litigation, he joined forces with Latham colleagues to represent Live Nation in its DOJ antitrust action tied to the Ticketmaster merger. What the Move Means • […]

Massachusetts Moves to Resolve Legal Crisis with Major Pay Hike for Public Defenders

This legislative move follows months of tension between the state and legal advocates, which reached a boiling point when bar advocates refused to accept new criminal cases due to stagnant wages — a rate that had remained at $65/hour for years. Their strike effectively paralyzed parts of the Massachusetts criminal justice system and led to […]

Amazon Dismantles Fake Review Empire with Major Legal Victory and Global Crackdown

According to Amazon, the brokers behind these domains orchestrated fake review schemes that threatened the credibility of its marketplace and defrauded millions of customers. In the court ruling, Amazon was granted control over the domains, effectively dismantling their operations. This marks the company’s largest-ever seizure of websites tied to review manipulation. “This ruling represents a […]

Federal Judge Blocks Termination of TPS for Thousands from Honduras Nepal and Nicaragua

Temporary Protected Status is a humanitarian immigration program that allows individuals from countries experiencing armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary conditions to live and work legally in the U.S. Many TPS holders from these countries have lived in the U.S. for decades, building families, careers, and communities. In her sharply worded opinion, Judge Thompson […]

Suffolk Law Alumni at Ropes & Gray Share Career Insights to Inspire Next Generation of Lawyers

Elizabeth Gallucci, who currently works in the firm’s private equity group, reflected on how Suffolk’s practical, client-focused curriculum gave her an edge in the transactional space. “Suffolk helped me build the confidence to handle high-stakes deals with precision,” Gallucci said. “The legal writing program and experiential clinics were incredibly impactful.” Andrea Bidegaray, now a litigation […]

Legal Showdown: Expert Breaks Down Federal RIF Restructuring Controversy

Fallings emphasized that the courts will now examine each agency’s plan individually to determine whether it meets legal standards. These standards include providing detailed justifications for workforce changes, ensuring procedural fairness in how employees are selected for RIFs, and maintaining compliance with civil service protections. Federal employee unions, such as the American Federation of Government […]

New York’s IOLA Interest Surge Bolsters Civil Legal Aid for the Indigent

A Financial Boost Amidst a Changing Economic Landscape The current uptick in interest rates has delivered a windfall for IOLA. During periods of high rates, the fund’s revenue has surpassed $100 million annually—a marked increase from the post-2008 low-interest era when disbursements were roughly half that amount. This steady inflow is crucial for grantee organizations, providing […]