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Benesch Attorneys Mentioned in Law360 on Latest Developments in Dr. Phil Media Bankruptcy

August 20, 2025

Benesch attorneys Jennifer Hoover, Andrew Kinsey, Nicholas Secco, Alyssa Moscarino and Abbey Walsh were mentioned in Law360 for their continued representation of Professional Bull Riders (PBR) in the Chapter 11 proceedings of Merit Street Media, the media company co-founded by Phil McGraw (Dr. Phil).

In this latest development, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Scott Everett indicated he would approve up to $950,000 in additional debtor-in-possession financing for Merit Street, while declining to dismiss the bankruptcy at this stage. Judge Everett noted that conversion to Chapter 7 remains under consideration, leaving PBR’s interests and $181.4 million breach of contract claim central to the ongoing proceedings.

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Benesch Partner Jonathan Todd Quoted in Law360 on Tariff Refund Litigation and Strategy

Jonathan Todd, vice chair of Benesch’s Transportation & Logistics Practice Group, was recently quoted in a Law360 article examining the complex legal battles emerging as companies, business partners, and consumers compete for refunds of $166 billion in tariffs invalidated by the U.S. Supreme Court, highlighting disputes over who is entitled to recover the money and how far litigation and regulatory scrutiny may extend.