Melissa M. Mikail AssociateSheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLPWebsitewww.sheppardmullin.comOrganization ProfileFull ProfileConnectEmail424-288-5315 Professional Biography Melissa M. Mikail is an associate in the Business Trial Practice Group in the firm's Century city office. More Legal and Business Bylines From Melissa M. Mikail Supreme Court Limits SEC’s Enforcement Power to Penalize Fraud - (Posted On Friday, June 28, 2024) California Court of Appeal Holds that a Corporation’s Direct Cause of Action for Breach of Fiduciary Duty is Legal Rather than Equitable, Requiring a Trial by Jury - (Posted On Thursday, September 15, 2022) SEC Commissioner Calls for a Brave New Approach to Corporate Penalties - (Posted On Thursday, March 18, 2021) Extraterritorial Application of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act - (Posted On Friday, July 03, 2020) Delaware Supreme Court Confirms That Federal Forum Provision Is Facially Valid, Reversing Court of Chancery - (Posted On Thursday, March 19, 2020) California Court of Appeal Enforces Delaware Forum Selection Bylaw - (Posted On Saturday, January 26, 2019) Delaware Court of Chancery Declares Ineffective Exclusive Federal Forum Provision for 1933 Act Claims - (Posted On Monday, January 14, 2019) Current Legal Analysis President Trump Takes Additional Actions on Reciprocal Tariffs, Shipping, and Digital Services Taxes by: Nathaniel B. Bolin , David R. Allman “Claims” Under the FCA, §1983 Claim Denials on Failure-to-Exhaust Grounds, and Limits to FSIA’s Expropriation Exception - SCOTUS Today by: Stuart M. Gerson Michigan Overhauls Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Laws by: Adam S. Forman , Daniel J. Glicker Federal Court Preliminarily Blocks Key Parts of President Trump’s Orders Restricting DEI at Private Employers by: T. Scott Kelly , Nonnie L. Shivers Québec’s Bold Proposal: Empowering Authorities to Safeguard Public Welfare During Work Stoppages by: Kevin MacNeill , Ryan Martin Beltway Buzz, February 21, 2025 by: James J. Plunkett Second Circuit Upholds Reverse Redlining Verdict Against Mortgage Lender by: A.J. S. Dhaliwal , Mehul N. Madia Trump Executive Order Requires Independent Agencies to Submit Regulations for Presidential Review by: A.J. S. Dhaliwal , Mehul N. Madia Upcoming Events Feb 25 2025 Navigating Double Patenting in the USPTO Era of Rulemaking Mar 5 2025 Workplace Wellness: Managing Stress & Anxiety for Peak Performance in Uncertain Times Feb 25 2025 Trade Secrets and Patents: A Comprehensive Approach to Protecting Intellectual Property Feb 26 2025 Recharge Your Battery Knowledge: An Overview of U.S. and EU Regulatory Requirements Print