Pogust Goodhead says it will drop founders’ names after Harris Pogust demand
Claimant firm Pogust Goodhead said it intends to move away from its name after co-founder Harris Pogust sent notice that he would file a cease-and-desist to remove “Pogust” from its branding, Legal Business, Non-Billable and City AM reported. Pogust, who left management about three years ago, criticised the firm for naming its own clients as defendants in the Mariana dam litigation. A firm spokesperson said neither former founder runs the business today and the name should reflect that.
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Key points
- Harris Pogust demanded Pogust Goodhead stop using his surname in firm branding.Legal BusinessNon-BillableCity AM
- The firm said it intends to move away from the Pogust Goodhead name.Non-BillableCity AM
- A spokesperson said neither former founder has a role running the firm today.Non-BillableCity AM
- Pogust criticised the firm for naming its own Mariana claimants as defendants in a claim form.Non-BillableCity AM
- Co-founder Tom Goodhead has filed proceedings in Brazil against use of his name, Non-Billable reported.Non-Billable