Wake Up Call: MLB Union Leader Resigns Following MoFo Probe

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• Tony Clark, head of the Major League Baseball Players’ Association, stepped down after an internal investigation led by Morrison Foerster uncovered messages revealing an inappropriate relationship with a union employee. Deputy executive director and former Weil, Gotshal & Manges partner Bruce Meyer is being floated as Clark’s potential successor as the union prepares for upcoming negotiations. (The Athletic)
• A federal judge in Fort Worth declared a mistrial after defense attorney MarQuetta Clayton wore a shirt featuring civil rights figures including Martin Luther King Jr. and Shirley Chisholm, which the judge called politically inappropriate. Judge Mark Pittman halted proceedings over concerns the case could be overturned on appeal and ordered a new jury selection, while also considering sanctions against the attorney. (KERA)
• Fashion brand Reformation announced a campaign with divorce attorney Laura Wasser, who has represented a long list of celebrities such as Ariana Grande, Angelina Jolie, and Kim Kardashian. The brand says the collection is “for women who don’t need to settle.” (Page Six)

Laterals, Moves, In-House

• Antonia Apps joined Paul Weiss as a partner in its litigation team in New York. She joins from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
• Stephanie Teicher joined Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz as of counsel. She joins from Latham & Watkins.
• Christopher Phillips-Hart rejoined Clifford Chance as a partner in its funds and investment management practice. He joins from K&L Gates.
• Geoffrey Starks joined Latham & Watkins as a partner in its connectivity, privacy, and information practice in Washington. He joins from the Federal Communications Commission.
• Christopher DeCresce joined Arnold & Porter as a partner in its capital markets team in New York. He joins from Freshfields.