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Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Sep. 17, 2025

Investors move to disqualify Quinn Emanuel over conflict claims

Investors seek to disqualify Quinn Emanuel over alleged conflict involving attorney Michael Swartz, claiming he previously advised them and misused confidential information in a suit now led by Masimo Corporation.

Investors move to disqualify Quinn Emanuel over conflict claims
U.S. District Judge James V. Selna

Attorneys defending investors against conspiracy claims moved to disqualify opposing counsel at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, alleging the plaintiff's lead attorney had previously advised them on securities matters and later used that advice to sue them.

Despite the law firm's denial, RTW Investments - represented by Michelman & Robinson LLP - argued in a reply brief Monday that Quinn Emanuel partner Michael E. Swartz's prior work at Schulte Roth &...

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