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It Takes Two to Tango … and to Investigate Well: Law and Forensic Firms Working Together on November 28, 2023
Please join Holland & Knight and Deloitte for a webinar discussion on the relevant legal and forensic issues commonly encountered in Latin America-related internal investigations, with a particular focus on how law and forensic firms can partner to better address and resolve such issues.
Benesch Adds Associate to Real Estate Team in New York
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Associate David Zev Rosenberg to the Real Estate Practice Group in New York.
2023 WWCDA Awards Gala on November 28, 2023
Nicole Sprinzen, Rebecca Brodey, Kara Kapp, Samantha Stratford, and Molly Shaffer will attend the Women’s White Collar Defense Association’s Annual Awards Gala.
Multiple Polsinelli Attorneys Appointed to INTA Committee Roles
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli is pleased to announce that several of its shareholders have been once again appointed to committee roles with the International Trademark Association (INTA).
Polsinelli Grows Real Estate Practice in D.C. With Three-Lawyer Team
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has welcomed a team of three real estate attorneys to its Washington, D.C., office. Anitra D. Androh and Tim J. Donovan have joined Polsinelli’s Real Estate Practice Group as shareholders, while Reid Mene has joined as an associate.
What’s Privacy Got to Do with It? Privacy Consideration for AI in the Workplace on November 28, 2023
It’s 2023 and you can’t blink without reading about AI.
Georgia Trend Names Leron Rogers to 500 Most Influential Leaders List
Congratulations to Fox Rothschild Entertainment & Sports Law Partner Leron E. Rogers, who was selected to Georgia Trend’s 500 Most Influential Leaders list. The 2023 list highlights local leaders in the state who are driving the economy to “newer heights year after year.”
Foley Receives WAFCC 2023 Corporate Partner and Pro Bono Impact Award
Foley & Lardner LLP received the Wisconsin Association of Free & Charitable Clinics’ (WAFCC) 2023 Corporate Partner and Pro Bono Impact Award.
Holland & Knight Advises Chilean Auto Financer on $200 Million Syndicated Term Loan
Holland & Knight represented Forum Servicios Financieros S.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (NYSE: BBVA), as the borrower of a senior unsecured syndicated loan for up to $200 million from BTG Pactual, Standard Charter Bank and other financial institutions.
Industry Coverage: Howard Lavin Joins Thompson Coburn
Partner Howard Lavin recently joined Thompson Coburn’s Employment and Labor practice based in the New York office, and his arrival to the firm has resulted in wide coverage from media organizations that cover the legal industry.
Nelson Mullins Shortlisted for the Financial Times’ 2023 Innovative Lawyers Awards
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has been shortlisted by the Financial Times for its 2023 Innovative Lawyers Awards for North America in the category of Innovative Lawyers in Deals & Financing.
Parental Notification, Indecent Material to Minors, and More: AG Explains Law to School Districts and Libraries
In response to questions and concerns from Alaskans, Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor addressed a number of topics related to education.
Attorney General Tong Joins Amicus Brief Fighting for Texas Patients Put at Risk by Texas's Cruel Anti-Abortion Laws
Attorney General William Tong this week joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in an amicus brief fighting for access to emergency care for Texas patients.
26 Attorneys General Demand Congress Grant State Officials Power to Perform Immigration Functions
Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador joined Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and 24 other attorneys general in pushing Congress to grant state officials the power to perform immigration functions when the Biden administration refuses—as is happening right now at the nation’s border with Mexico.
'Rich Men North of Richmond' singer plays key role in W.Va. civil lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The musician behind “Rich Men North of Richmond” is a key part of a West Virginia civil lawsuit about a soured business relationship.
AG Kaul Announces $100,000 Settlement with Paul Bugar Trucking Inc., and Paul J. Bugar for Alleged Water Pollution Violations
Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced a $100,000 settlement with Paul Bugar Trucking, Inc. and its owner, Paul J. Bugar. The settlement comes as a resolution to a civil environmental enforcement action, which alleged violations of a Wisconsin Pollution Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit for the company's non-metallic mining operations in Clark County, Wisconsin."Companies entrusted with WPDES permits must uphold their obligations under those permits," stated Attorney General Kaul. "When those obligations aren't met, Wisconsin DOJ is prepared to act to ensure...
Troutman Pepper Expands Environmental & Natural Resources Practice Group With Partner Addition in Washington, D.C.
James Beers, an environmental attorney with extensive litigation experience and significant expertise on Clean Air Act issues, has joined Troutman Pepper’s Environmental + Natural Resources practice as a partner. He joins the firm’s Washington, D.C. office in a move from Preti Flaherty.
McGuireWoods Named a 2023 LCLD Top Performer, Wins Compass Award
The national Leadership Council on Legal Diversity recently announced its 2023 Top Performers and Compass Award recipients.
Bioenergy group says Hawaiian Electric has cornered island market, wants to amend antitrust suit
HONOLULU (Legal Newsline) – A bio-renewable energy group is seeking to amend and supplement resurrected antitrust litigation against Hawaiian Electric, arguing that its continued anti-competitive conduct is tantamount to “high-handed, monopolistic dominance” that has secured more than 90% of Hawaii’s power generation market.
Court reinstates $940K verdict against cab company sued by Good Samaritan injured in assault
DENVER (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of Colorado has affirmed a jury’s decision that a taxi cab company owed $940,000 to a man who attempted to stop an assault perpetrated on one of its drivers, only to be run over with the cab by the assailant.