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Keller Postman LLC Celebrates Unanimous Victory for Plaintiffs at the U.S. Supreme Court Keller Postman LLC is proud to announce that it has secured a momentous victory for plaintiffs across the country: The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the appellate court’s decision in Royal Canin U.S.A., Inc. v. Wullschleger, reconfirming that plaintiffs are the masters of their complaints. Specifically, Justice Kagan’s opinion makes clear that when a plaintiff removes all federal claims from her complaint, federal courts are not allowed to interfere with the plaintiff’s decision to have her case heard in state court. The Supreme Court also made clear that this principle is a jurisdictional rule, such that when a plaintiff amends her complaint to destroy the basis for removal jurisdiction, the district court has no discretion to keep the case but rather must remand the case back to state court. The Supreme Court’s decision marks a sharp break from past practice, where plaintiffs were stripped of authority to dictate their choice of forum, even if they eliminated all federal claims from their complaints. Keller Postman Co-Founder Ashley Keller argued the case for respondents, and Noah Heinz played an integral role in briefing the jurisdictional dispute and helping Ashley prepare for oral argument. For details, please read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/grzAhFTg

We're excited to share that 7 of our talented attorneys have been honored in the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list! Congratulations to our team on their remarkable achievements!   2025 Illinois Super Lawyers: Ashley Keller, Senior Partner Nicole Berg, Partner Benjamin Whiting, Partner 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars: Ashley Barriere, Partner Marquel Longtin, Partner & CCO Christopher Livas, Associate Michelle Lukic, Associate

We're pleased to share that our Senior Partners, Ashley Keller, Warren Postman, and Zina Bash, have once again been included in the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers guide for 2025. Ashley and Zina are recognized for their contributions to Plaintiff Class Litigation, while Warren is honored for his expertise in Plaintiff Financial Litigation. Read the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/eZzBPyZN

Keller Postman LLC Earns Spot in 2025 Best Law Firms We are thrilled to announce that Keller Postman has once again been ranked in the 15th edition of Best Law Firms for excellence in Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs in Chicago. This accolade, awarded by Best Lawyers, reflects our unwavering commitment to our clients and the high regard of our peers. It’s a proud moment for our team to be recognized among the top 4% of firms nationwide. A big thank you to our clients and colleagues for their trust and support!

Keller Postman LLC Makes Second Argument Before the U.S. Supreme Court   On the first day of the 2024 term, Keller Postman Co-Founder Ashley Keller made his second oral argument before the Supreme Court. Representing respondents in Royal Canin U.S.A. Inc. v. Wullschleger, Keller Postman defended the principle that a plaintiff is the master of her suit, such that amending out federal claims deprives federal courts of supplemental jurisdiction to adjudicate state-law claims. That rule, Keller Postman maintains, should apply in both original and removed cases.   Appearing on Monday at counsel’s table was Associate Noah Heinz, who was instrumental in writing respondents’ brief on the merits and helping Ashley prepare for oral argument. A decision in the case is expected by June of 2025.

Keller Postman is pleased to announce that three of the firm’s senior partners – Ashley Keller, Warren Postman, and Zina Bash – have been selected for the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America list! Lawdragon’s selection process involved journalistic research, peer vetting, and submissions from top trial lawyers across the country. We’re proud of our team’s work and commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our clients in complex, high-stakes litigation. Read more about the full list and selection process here: https://lnkd.in/ddht4CqM

Exciting News! 13 Keller Postman lawyers have been recognized in the 2025 Best Lawyers® and Ones to Watch® lists. These exceptional legal professionals have demonstrated outstanding expertise and dedication in their fields. Congratulations to our remarkable team! Best Lawyers: 🔹 Ashley Keller, Senior Partner 🔹 Nicole Berg, Partner Ones to Watch: 🔹 Ashley Barriere, Partner 🔹 Jessica Beringer, Partner 🔹 Marquel Longtin, Partner & CCO 🔹 John James Snidow, Partner 🔹 Nick Larry, Senior Counsel 🔹 Ben C., Associate 🔹 Jason DePauw, Associate 🔹 Amanda H., Associate 🔹 Shane Kelly, Associate 🔹 Christopher Livas, Associate 🔹 Michelle Lukic, Associate We are proud to be part of the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America and the fifth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America! Each lawyer has showcased an unwavering commitment to their clients and the legal profession, earning their spot through a rigorous process of nomination, peer evaluation, and authentication by Best Lawyers.

Keller Postman Achieves Landmark $1.4 Billion Settlement for Texas in Record Time Today, Keller Postman announces that Meta Platforms has agreed to pay $1.4 billion to the State of Texas for the company’s decade-long violations of the State’s biometrics-privacy law. This marks the largest settlement that a single State has ever achieved, and the largest privacy-related settlement by a State in American history. Senior Partner Zina Bash led the case alongside Attorney General Ken Paxton and First Assistant Brent Webster, with co-counsel from McKool Smith. Zina said of the settlement, “This was an unprecedented case in many ways: It was the first time the State of Texas sought to enforce its biometric-privacy law since enactment . . . And it was the first time a single State has ever achieved a settlement of this magnitude—which is even more rewarding because of the record time in which we obtained it.” Managing the litigation with Zina were Senior Counsel Nick Larry, Partner Jessica Beringer, and Senior Partner Ashley Keller. The case had been set to be tried to a jury in June by attorneys from Keller Postman, including Partner John James Snidow, and attorneys from McKool Smith. The KP team included Alex Dravillas, Kiran Bhat, Zachary Clark, Rosie Romano, Branden Weber, Andray Kali Napolez, Randall Newman, and a superb group of legal-support staff led by Marla Bernal. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gxbf7m7b

Congratulations to our seven attorneys named to Lawdragon’s second annual “Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation” list, recognizing lawyers who are “the future leaders of the law.” 🔹 Marquel Longtin, Partner & Chief Client Officer 🔹 Ashley Barriere, Partner 🔹 Amelia Frenkel, Partner 🔹 Albert Pak, Partner 🔹 John James Snidow, Partner 🔹 Noah Heinz, Associate 🔹 Amanda H., Associate Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eizfxyh7

Keller Postman takes center stage in the latest Lawdragon article: "A New Goliath: Keller Postman’s Infant Formula Victory Reaffirms a Revolutionary Plaintiffs’ Model." Go behind the scenes of our landmark $60M NEC verdict through exclusive interviews with our attorney team, Ashley Keller, Amelia Frenkel, and Benjamin Whiting. Gain insights into the first, groundbreaking NEC case and learn how we held the manufacturer accountable for its negligence. Keller Postman's approach is transforming the legal landscape and empowering everyday people to take on the nation's largest corporations. Read the full article on Lawdragon: https://lnkd.in/euYPK8TY