Dismiss Big Law Malicious Prosecution Suit, Judge Recommends

• Magistrate judge says court should dismiss malicious prosecution suit vs. Reed Smith LLP, Clark Hill PLC • Firms accused of using frivolous lawsuits and private eyes to help Tiversa Inc. conceal criminal activities

A federal magistrate judge recommended the dismissal of a lawsuit that accuses Reed Smith LLP and Clark Hill PLC of using baseless lawsuits, discovery delays—and even thuggish private eyes—to help a client conceal its criminal activities.

The May 17 recommendation could bring an end to one of several high-stake lawsuits that LabMD Inc. is pursuing against cybersecurity firm Tiversa Inc. and some of the nation’s largest ...