Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP named newest USLAW NETWORK member | Western New York market
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Zwilling to Present Webinar on ETHICS: The Tripartite Relationship and Ethical Considerations in Professional Liability and Employment Claims
Posted July 21, 2025
During this presentation, Melisa C. Zwilling will review the very complicated tripartite relationship between insureds, insurers and defense attorneys. The discussion will include how to establish proper professional boundaries to ensure that ethical obligations are not breached. This webinar is approved for one hour of continuing education credit by the… Continue Reading
Another Illinois Prevailing Wage Act Update: CCTV Inspection of Sewer Pipes Is Now Covered Work
Posted July 21, 2025
In handling thousands of disputes and controversies under Illinois’s ever-expanding prevailing wage law for 25 years, we have seen the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (IPWA) expanded to include very specific non-construction related tasks as “public works”—and thus, covered work under the state’s notorious prevailing wage law. However, the latest change… Continue Reading
Arizona Supreme Court Holds School Did Not Owe Student Duty of Care As He Crossed Street To Enter Campus
Posted July 18, 2025
Arizona Supreme Court Holds School Did Not Owe Student Duty of Care As He Crossed Street To Enter Campus. Phoenix Union High Sch. Dist. No. 210 v. Hon. Sinclair/Lucero, No. CV-24-0307-PR (July 15, 2025) Arizona Supreme Court | July 15, 2025 By: Elizabeth B.N. Garcia In Phoenix Union High Sch.… Continue Reading
Illinois Prevailing Wage Update: Failure to Timely File a Certified Payroll Means Individual Liability, Debarment, and Financial Penalties
Posted July 18, 2025
The IPWA becomes more complex and complicated by the day. Construction contractors must have an intimate understanding of all substantive and technical requirements of the law. Learn about the new liabilities, fines and penalties effective June 2025. Continue Reading
EU Commission proposal for laying down additional procedural rules relating to the enforcement of GDPR
Posted July 17, 2025
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Trousdale Appointed Executive Director of the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Society
Posted July 17, 2025
Carr Allison congratulates shareholder Jeremy N. Trousdale of our Birmingham (AL) office on being named Executive Director of the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Society (AWCS). AWCS is a newly formed organization dedicated to serving Alabama’s workers’ compensation community. Its inaugural conference will be held November 6—7, 2025, in Birmingham, providing continuing… Continue Reading
Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Village Ordinance Despite Being More Restrictive than Natural Resource District Regulations
Posted July 16, 2025
Johnson v. Village of Polk, 319 Neb. 352 (2025) On July 3, 2025, the Nebraska Supreme Court upheld the authority of the Village of Polk, Nebraska (“Polk”) to regulate a Wellhead Protection Area. Marjorie Johnson (“Johnson”) applied to Polk and the Upper Big Blue Natural Resource District (“NRD”) for a… Continue Reading
Securing claims in court proceedings
Posted July 15, 2025
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Sherman, Bateh and Akopyan Named as 2025 Florida Super Lawyers® Rising Stars
Posted July 15, 2025
Carr Allison is proud to announce that Florida attorneys Austin Sherman, Caroline Bateh and Betty Akopyan have been selected as 2025 Florida Super Lawyers® Rising Stars. Rising Stars are selected through a rigorous process of peer nominations, peer evaluations and third-party research. Eligibility is limited to attorneys who are 40… Continue Reading
Navigating Genetic Privacy Compliance: Key Steps for Employers
Posted July 15, 2025
Most Illinois businesses well are aware of Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act and the hundreds of lawsuits and multimillion dollar settlements it triggered. But there’s another Illinois privacy law quietly making waves for employers: The Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA). With steep penalties and accelerating litigation, it is important—now… Continue Reading
Sullivan Named a 2025 Florida Super Lawyer®
Posted July 14, 2025
Carr Allison Shareholder Jennifer A. Sullivan of our Tallahassee (FL) office has been named a 2025 Florida Super Lawyer®. Attorneys are selected as a Super Lawyer through a rigorous process of peer nominations, peer evaluations and third-party research. Congratulations, Jennifer! The post Sullivan Named a 2025 Florida Super Lawyer® appeared… Continue Reading
Crisis in retail – now is the time to have the courage to change course
Posted July 10, 2025
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Taylor and Van Camp Obtain a Defense Verdict
Posted July 9, 2025
Ed Taylor and Katie Van Camp of our Gulfport (MS) office obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a trucking client after a four-day jury trial in the Circuit Court of Harrison County, Mississippi. The defendant was operating an 18-wheeler on I-10 when an engine light came on. The driver… Continue Reading
AI training data sets as intellectual property?
Posted July 8, 2025
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Judge Jimmie M. Edwards Named 2025 ICON Award Honoree
Posted July 8, 2025
Congratulations to Lashly & Baer Judge Jimmie M. Edwards for being selected by Missouri Lawyers Media as one of their “2025 ICON Award Honorees.” Visit molawyersmedia.com to view the full list. The post Judge Jimmie M. Edwards Named 2025 ICON Award Honoree first appeared on Lashly & Baer, P.C.. Continue Reading
Register Now for Breakfast Briefing: Terminating the Problem Employee
Posted July 8, 2025
Amundsen Davis's Breakfast Briefing Series continues on Wednesday, July 16 at 8:00 AM CT. Join Labor & Employment Partner Jeff Risch for a timely presentation dedicated to terminating the problem employee while diminishing legal risks. Continue Reading
How the Big Beautiful Bill Will Impact Your Employee Benefits and Compensation Strategy
Posted July 8, 2025
The Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, spans nearly 900 pages and touches numerous aspects of federal policy. Nestled within this lengthy legislation are employee benefits provisions that will require employers to navigate new rules, opportunities, and compliance requirements. From additional tax deductions… Continue Reading
Missouri’s 2025 Health Care Legislative Update – Part 2
Posted July 6, 2025
Lashly & Baer attorneys Victoria R. Cheyne and Matthew J. Eddy recap key health care legislation from Missouri’s 2025 sessions that may impact providers statewide: $48M for a new mental health hospital (SB 1) Medicaid reimbursement allowances extended to 2026 (SB 3) New EMS board training + expanded advisory council… Continue Reading
Digital succession – Gifting and bequeathing crypto, Bitcoin, and other digital assets correctly
Posted July 3, 2025
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Andrew Dixon Selected for U of A School of Law Alumni Society Board
Posted July 3, 2025
Andrew S. Dixon has been named to the Board of Directors for the University of Arkansas School of Law Alumni Society. The Society, composed of graduates and friends of the School of Law, supports the school’s mission through events such as the annual Alumni Reunion Weekend in Fayetteville, regional alumni… Continue Reading
Baird Holm Partner Allison D. Balus Elected as a Fellow in The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
Posted July 1, 2025
The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers announces the election of Baird Holm Partner Allison D. Balus as a new Fellow. Election as a Fellow is the highest recognition by one’s colleagues of sustained outstanding performance in the profession, exemplifying integrity, dedication and excellence. Read the full press release here.… Continue Reading
Four JSH Associates Promoted to Partner
Posted July 1, 2025
Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, PLC is pleased to announce Adrienne Moss, Christie Geter, Mariah Logan, and Blake Hallock were recently promoted to partner. This marks the first time that new partners have been named in all three states (Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah) simultaneously. “They have consistently demonstrated exceptional skills… Continue Reading
Missouri’s 2025 Legislative Session: What Health Care Professionals Need to Know
Posted June 30, 2025
The Missouri General Assembly may have adjourned with a historically low number of bills passed—but several new laws will have lasting implications for the health care industry. In the first article of our legislative recap series, attorney Victoria R. Cheyne outlines key takeaways from the 2025 session, including: Proposed constitutional… Continue Reading
Georgia Staton Named Member of the Year by State Bar of Arizona
Posted June 27, 2025
JSH Partner Georgia Staton was recognized as the 2025 Member of the Year by the State Bar of Arizona on Wednesday, June 25th, at the Annual Convention Awards Luncheon. The convention and celebration were held at the Sheraton Grand Wild Horse Pass. Members of our Management Committee, Municipal and Employment… Continue Reading
AI and Civil Litigation Article
Posted June 25, 2025
MRC associate Ashley Davoli wrote an article titled Artificial Intelligence and Civil Litigation that has been published in the latest issue of the VADA (Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys) Journal of Civil Litigation. View the article here: https://docs.vada.org/library/journals/Davoli_Artificial_Intelligence.pdf The post AI and Civil Litigation Article appeared first on Moran Reeves… Continue Reading
E-Verify Announces Availability of “Status Change Report” to Enrolled Employers Identifying Employees Impacted By EAD Revocation
Posted June 24, 2025
On June 20, 2025, E-Verify announced the availability of a new report (Status Change Report) to aid employers in identifying whether any E-Verify cases were created with an Employment Authorization Document (“EAD”) which has since been revoked. The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) is revoking EADs for certain foreign nationals… Continue Reading
Reverse Discrimination Claims No Longer Require Heightened Burden of Proof Following Recent Supreme Court Decision
Posted June 24, 2025
On June 5, 2025, the United States Supreme Court unanimously held that majority-group plaintiffs are not required to meet a higher standard of proof when alleging a claim of “reverse discrimination” under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Prior to this decision, the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Tenth and D.C.… Continue Reading
US Copyright Office Addresses the Use of Copyrighted Works to Train AI
Posted June 23, 2025
“When AI learns from the internet’s vast library, it doesn’t always ask permission – raising thorny legal questions about whether machines can infringe copyrights just by trying to think like us.” ChatGPT drafted the first sentence of this article, and it did so by pulling from the internet’s existing pool… Continue Reading
Parties are Entitled to Jury Trial on PLRA Exhaustion When the Issue Is Intertwined with the Merits
Posted June 19, 2025
Perttu v. Richards United States Supreme Court June 18, 2025 JSH Attorney: Ashley Caballero-Daltrey The United States Supreme Court this week determined that parties are entitled to a jury trial on exhaustion under the Prisoner Litigation Reform Act (“PLRA”) when the exhaustion issue is intertwined with the merits of the… Continue Reading
MRC Associate Cast in Realty Show
Posted June 18, 2025
MRC associate attorney Amanda Short is one of the contestants on a FOX network realty competition program called The Snake. Amanda competes with other contestants to be the finalist and winner of a $100,000 prize. We know Amanda as a fierce competitor and wish her the best of luck! The… Continue Reading
Daniel J. Holmander and Jeffrey K. Techentin Named IP Stars
Posted June 16, 2025
Daniel Holmander and Jeffrey Techentin have been named IP Stars 2025 by Managing Intellectual Property Magazine. Dan was named a Patent Star, and Jeff was named a Patent Star and Trademark Star. Both Dan and Jeff have been recognized as IP Stars since 2014. IP Stars identifies the leading Intellectual Property law firms and lawyers in… Continue Reading
Arizona Supreme Court Clarifies Application of Morris to a First-Party Title Insurance Setting
Posted June 16, 2025
Centerpoint Mechanic Liens, LLC. v. Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company Arizona Supreme Court June 10, 2025 JSH Attorney: Robert Berk Two commercial lenders loaned a total of $25 million to the developer of a large, residential project. The lenders secured the loans with deeds of trust (DOTs) against the property,… Continue Reading
QGT Ranked As Top Firm in Arkansas by Chambers USA
Posted June 13, 2025
The 2025 edition of the Chambers USA Guide has been released and Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC, received the highest ranking possible in the areas of General Commercial Litigation and Real Estate for law firms in Arkansas and was also recognized for its Corporate/Commercial and Labor & Employment practices. Steven W. Quattlebaum, Timothy… Continue Reading
Stephen D. Lapatin Elected to Board of Directors of Meals on Wheels
Posted June 12, 2025
Stephen Lapatin has recently been appointed to the Board of Directors of Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island for a three-year term. Since 1969, Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island’s programs and initiatives have worked to help homebound older adults and other at-risk Rhode Island residents receive increased access to… Continue Reading
Todd White and Lucas Spremulli Obtain Jury Verdict on Behalf of Client in Defamation Case
Posted June 9, 2025
Todd White and Lucas Spremulli have obtained a defense verdict in a jury trial of a defamation case against the former principal of Bishop Hendricken High School and obtained a $500,000 verdict on the former principal’s behalf in his false light counterclaims. Similar verdicts were rendered on behalf of the… Continue Reading
Lashly & Baer, P.C. Strengthens Illinois Roots with Addition of Prominent Metro East Attorneys
Posted June 7, 2025
St. Louis, MO – July 7, 2025 – Lashly & Baer, P.C. is proud to announce the significant expansion of its government and litigation practice groups, welcoming attorneys Michael McGinley, Kathryn Warren, and Trent Carriger. With deep local ties and substantial experience, these attorneys will provide Illinois communities in the… Continue Reading
AP&S Attorneys Present at 2025 RI Bar Annual Meeting
Posted June 6, 2025
Daniel J. Procaccini, Nicole J. Benjamin and Lucas G. Spremulli will all be presenting at this year’s Annual Meeting for the Rhode Island Bar Association on June 12th and 13h at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Thursday, June 12, 2025 Litigation Academy: The Art of Direct and Cross-Examination 3:15pm – 4:30pm Dan… Continue Reading
AP&S Ranked in Chambers and Partners USA 2025
Posted June 5, 2025
The 2025 Chambers and Partners USA has been released and AP&S, along with fifteen (15) of its attorneys, have been ranked in the following practice areas: In depth interviews with both clients and attorneys are conducted by the Directory’s research team to achieve the ranking. Litigation: General Commercial Corporate/Commercial Labor & Employment… Continue Reading
QGT Welcomes MiKayla Jayroe to NWA Office
Posted June 2, 2025
Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull LLC is pleased to announce that MiKayla B. Jayroe has joined the law firm as an associate in the firm’s Northwest Arkansas office. Her practice will primarily focus on corporate transactions.MiKayla earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Arkansas School of Law in… Continue Reading
Lashly & Baer Expands Government and Litigation Practices and Grows Metro East Presence
Posted May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025, St. Louis, Missouri – Lashly & Baer, P.C. is pleased to announce the expansion of its government and litigation practice groups with the addition of attorneys Michael McGinley, Kathryn Warren, and Trent Carriger. The team brings deep experience in both public agency representation and complex litigation, further… Continue Reading
DE Expanded! Welcome, Amaia K. O’Mahony!
Posted May 6, 2025
Duke Evett is pleased to announce the hiring of attorney Amaia K. O’Mahony. Amaia can be reached at ako@dukeevett.com. Welcome, Amaia! Continue Reading
Congratulations to Our 2025 Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Posted May 6, 2025
We are pleased to announce our 2025 Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, recognized by their legal peers for their respective areas of practice. Martin A. Conn, Kathleen M. McCauley, and Eric G. Reeves have been included as Virginia Super Lawyers. Taylor D. Brewer, Ashley A. Davoli, and Katherine E.… Continue Reading
Please Help Us Roll Out the Red Carpet for Andrew Masser, DE’s Newest Attorney
Posted May 2, 2025
Duke Evett is pleased to announce Andrew Masser has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Andrew can be reached at am@dukeevett.com. Welcome, Mr. Masser! Continue Reading
Transportation and Trucking Practice Expands with Addition of Three Attorneys
Posted April 24, 2025
MRC has expanded its transportation and trucking defense practice with the addition of three attorneys. Ashley W. Winsky has joined the firm as a shareholder. Licensed in Virginia and West Virginia, Ashley consults in high-stakes litigation around the country. Most recently a shareholder with Gentry Locke Attorneys, Ashley is recognized… Continue Reading
MRC Sponsors SCAN Dinner
Posted April 11, 2025
Moran Reeves Conn was a proud sponsor of the Richmond SCAN progressive dinner. SCAN’s mission is to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect throughout the Greater Richmond area by protecting children, promoting positive parenting, strengthening families, and creating a community that values and cares for its children. The post… Continue Reading
Cliff McKinney Participating In Arkansas Bankers Association Trust & Wealth Management Conference
Posted April 10, 2025
J. Cliff McKinney II is a featured presenter for the Arkansas Bankers Association Trust & Wealth Management Conference being held April 22, 2025. As one of Arkansas’s Uniform Law Commissioners, Cliff will address several new uniform laws being considered by the Arkansas General Assembly, including the 2022 UCC Amendments, the… Continue Reading
QGT Welcomes Sarah Holden
Posted April 4, 2025
Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC is pleased to announce that Sarah L. Holden has joined the law firm as a litigation associate in its Little Rock office. Her practice will focus on bankruptcy and creditor/debtor rights. Ms. Holden earned her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the University of Arkansas at… Continue Reading
Litigation Attorney Positions – Full-Time
Posted March 3, 2025
Duke Evett, PLLC is seeking full-time attorneys with at least 2 years of experience to join our expanding litigation practice. As a boutique firm, we handle a diverse range of litigation matters, including commercial disputes, complex torts, construction, employment, and professional liability defense (representing hospitals, doctors, attorneys, architects, engineers, realtors,… Continue Reading
Super Lawyers 2024 Recognizes Six CCTB Attorneys
Posted November 21, 2024
Copeland, Cook, Taylor & Bush, P.A. proudly announces that Greg Copeland, Ryan Perkins, and Jason Bush have been honored as 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers, while Landon Kidd, Kyle Ketchings, and Ken Davis have been recognized as 2024 Mid-South Rising Stars by Super Lawyers magazine. Congratulations to each of these professionals… Continue Reading
2025 “Best Law Firms” Ranks CCTB in 16 Practice Areas
Posted November 7, 2024
Best Lawyers has released its fifteenth annual list of “Best Law Firms,” which ranks Copeland, Cook, Taylor & Bush, P.A. among the “Best Law Firms” in nearly every area of the firm’s practice. For its 2025 regional rankings, Best Lawyers evaluated more than 17,000 law firms throughout the United States,… Continue Reading
Congratulations to Christina for her MSJ win!
Posted October 17, 2024
Christina Hesse prevailed on a Motion for Summary Judgment involving a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 civil rights claim alleging a medical provider acted with deliberate indifference to plaintiff’s medical needs, in violation of the Eighth Amendment. Ms. Hesse and Ms. Arend argued the defendant medical provider did not violate Plaintiff’s… Continue Reading
Duke Evett wins Motion for Summary Judgment in medical malpractice action!
Posted September 20, 2024
Keely Duke and Marissa Brakes prevailed on a Motion for Summary Judgment involving a claim for medical malpractice, where they argued that Plaintiff’ standard of care expert did not meet the statutory foundational requirements of Idaho Code §§ 6-1012 and 6-1013. The District Court agreed that Plaintiff’s expert witness testimony… Continue Reading
Best Lawyers Recognizes Fourteen CCTB Attorneys; Glenn Taylor Named “Lawyer of the Year”
Posted August 15, 2024
Copeland, Cook, Taylor & Bush is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2025: Glen Bush (Energy Law | Oil and Gas Law) Greg Copeland (Bet-the-Company Litigation | Commercial Litigation | Insurance Law) Jason Marsh (Employment Law – Management | Litigation… Continue Reading
CCTB Participates in USLAW Network’s Spring Conference
Posted April 25, 2024
Copeland, Cook, Taylor & Bush, P.A. Shareholders Eric Toney, Jim Moore and Ryan Perkins participated in the USLAW Network’s annual Spring Conference last week in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. Copeland Cook is honored to participate in the USLAW Network, in support of its mission of providing exceptional client service in all practice areas while developing strong working relationships… Continue Reading
Christopher Meredith and Ian Austin Recover $1.4 Million for CCTB Client
Posted March 22, 2024
Shareholders Christopher Meredith and Ian Austin recently recovered more than $1.4 million, which included all principal and interest under a loan that CCTB client Sumrall Capital, LLC had made in 2010. The United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi granted summary judgment for Sumrall Capital on its… Continue Reading
Bevan Publishes Story in USLAW Magazine on Auto Insurance Issues for Driverless Cars
Posted April 2, 2019
Kent Bevan published a story in USLAW Magazine entitled, “When the Driver is a Computer: Addressing Auto Insurance Issues Surrounding Autonomous Vehicles.” “Driverless cars and autonomous vehicles are a common sight in futuristic science fiction movies, but now they’re becoming a part of present-day reality. In fact, the physical act of driving a car may… Continue Reading
Brumitt Delivers Construction Law Presentation
Posted March 13, 2019
Lee Brumitt delivers a presentation to the American Society of Professional Estimators, “Dealing with Change and Delay on Construction Projects.” Continue Reading
Brumitt Delivers Construction Law Presentations
Posted January 29, 2019
Lee Brumitt presented to the Kansas City Chapter of the National Association for Women in Construction on January 14. The presentation entitled “Preserving and Advancing Contractors’ Payment Rights” focused on federal, Missouri, and Kansas law and discussed tools and best practices to increase the likelihood of general and subcontractors receiving full… Continue Reading
New Prime, Inc. v. Oliveira: Independent Contractors Now Exempted Under the Federal Arbitration Act
Posted January 24, 2019
By: Anne E. Baggott and Benjamin J. Stringer The U.S. Supreme Court recently decided a case with important implications for the transportation industry, New Prime, Inc. v. Oliveira. Under federal law, transportation companies can no longer compel its workers engaged in interstate commerce to arbitrate disputes. However, state laws may still permit arbitration… Continue Reading
Ketchum and Boe Receive Special Recognitions in “Super Lawyers”
Posted January 22, 2019
Amanda Pennington Ketchum and Leslie A. Boe received special recognitions in this year’s edition of Super Lawyers: Continue Reading