Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP

10/16/2026

The firm is proud to share that Greg Akselrud has been selected for inclusion in the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers Guide. Each year, this highly selective guide spotlights the most renowned dealmakers in the United States.

As noted by Lawdragon, those honored in this guide, “close the transactions that remake industries, redraw markets and move trillions of dollars of value.”

Congratulations, Greg, on this outstanding achievement!

To view the full list, click here: https://www.lawdragon.com/guides/2026-10-16-the-2027-lawdragon-500-leading-dealmakers?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9vOnDSItlHU8bvjjZWQoKpZH4QoGgjFavEroaJLd0fJycJ7A9jUJH1gbea6Oyf2cU5k4EqZYsJqiTpM_lPPnXkESd_bA&_hsmi=444651693&utm_content=444651693&utm_source=hs_email

10/01/2026

In his recent Forbes article, Jared Brenner examines a significant appellate court ruling in a fair use AI case and discusses the potential implications for Suno’s pending copyright lawsuits. https://www.forbes.com/sites/legalentertainment/2026/09/30/ai-lost-its-first-fair-use-appeal-suno-should-be-worried/

09/21/2026

The firm is pleased to share that the Los Angeles Business Journal recognized Cathleen Green as 2026 “Emerging Leader of the Year” at its second annual M&A Awards. Cathleen was honored for the strategic counsel on complex corporate and entertainment transactions she provides to her diverse range of clients, notably on Propagate Content’s acquisition of Sway Social and GamesBeat’s spinoff from VentureBeat.

Congratulations, Cathleen, on this well-deserved recognition!

For more information, click here:https://labusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-MA_opt.pdf

09/17/2026

Join Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at UCLA Covel Commons for the Women Founders Network’s 14th Annual “Fast Pitch Event.” The event will bring together leading women-founded startups and investors, industry leaders, and changemakers for an evening celebrating innovation, impact, and investment.

The evening will feature the 10 finalists from the organization’s 2026 competition who will pitch their respective companies to a panel of esteemed judges, including SA&M’s Scott Alderton.

To register for the event, visit: https://www.womenfoundersnetwork.org/2026-fast-pitch-tickets

09/15/2026

Emmanuel Hurtado spoke to Packaging Dive about recent developments in a class action lawsuit against Colgate-Palmolive over misleading claims that certain toothpaste tubes were recyclable. https://www.packagingdive.com/news/colgate-palmolive-toothpate-tube-recyclability-lawsuit-trial-date-set/830206/

09/08/2026

Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP attorneys John McIlvery, Jared Brenner, Joe Zhou, Samantha Goldstein, Steve Kurtz, Simon Leefatt, Taylor Bao, and Brian Hall recently advised SA&M client Diodes Incorporated on its sale of $375 million of its 0.00% Senior Convertible Notes. The complex sale of the notes, which mature in 2031, was conducted in an exempt private placement under Rule 144A.

Read more about the transaction here: https://stubbsalderton.com/stubbs-alderton-markiles-llp-advises-diodes-incorporated-on-375-million-sale-of-senior-convertible-notes/

Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP recently advised global semiconductor client Diodes Incorporated on the sale of $375 million of its 0.00% Senior Convertible Notes. The sale of the notes, which mature in 2031, was conducted in an exempt private placement under Rule 144A. The complex financing began i...

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP proudly honors the hard work and dedication of workers across our nation and celebrates those who fought for freedoms we still enjoy today. We hope you and your family have a restful long weekend!

09/02/2026

Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Partner Cathleen Green, Esq. will be speaking on the M&A Panel at Deadline Hollywood’s L.A. Law Summit on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Taking place at PMC’s City of Angels HQ, the panel will dive into how media, tech and creator businesses are consolidating fast, how to integrate people and creativity into mergers, and the importance of spinoffs, royalties and joint ventures.

Deadline launched the L.A. Law Summit to celebrate lawyers–especially those holding down Hollywood. Learn more about the invite-only event:
https://stubbsalderton.com/cathleen-green-to-speak-on-ma-panel-at-deadlines-l-a-law-summit/

SA&M Partner Cathleen Green will be speaking on the M&A panel at Deadline’s L.A. Law Summit. The panel, moderated by Deadline’s Political Editor Ted Johnson, will dive into how media, tech, content libraries and creator businesses are consolidating fast, whether today’s mergers can integrate p...

08/20/2026

Emmanuel Hurtado spoke with Packaging Dive about the probability of case consolidation for two class action lawsuits against Graphic Packaging International, given that the allegations and sought relief are “substantially similar.” https://www.packagingdive.com/news/gpi-hit-with-2nd-securities-lawsuit-from-shareholders/828096/

08/19/2026

We are pleased to share that Neil Elan was recently named to The Daily Journal's highly selective list of the “Top 40 Under 40” lawyers in California. Each year, this esteemed feature recognizes California’s most accomplished young lawyers and the impact they are making on the state’s legal community. In his profile for the issue, Neil is recognized for his work representing companies and individuals in technology and business disputes, and discusses his approach to handling complex disputes.

“Once you understand that history, the legal issues become much clearer because you begin to see not just what happened, but why it happened,” Neil told the Daily Journal.

For more information, click here: https://stubbsalderton.com/neil-elan-named-among-daily-journals-top-40-under-40-lawyers-in-california/