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Register Now for Breakfast Briefing Series: Wage & Hour Check-Up: Is Your Payroll Practice Keeping Up?

Posted November 14, 2025

Register today to join Labor & Employment partners Craig Papka and Sara Zorich for a timely Breakfast Briefing presentation on navigating employee wage and hour requirements and investigations. Continue Reading

Federal and State Employment Law Update

Posted November 14, 2025

Several changes impacting employers in jurisdictions across the nation on the federal and state level are summarized in our latest federal and state employment law update. Continue Reading

Mandatory Roth Catch-Up Contributions: Are You Ready?

Posted November 12, 2025

One of the many significant changes to retirement plans under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 is that catch-up contributions for high earners must be designated as Roth. While the IRS previously delayed implementation of these mandatory Roth catch-up contributions, no further relief has been granted, and employers and service… Continue Reading

End-of-the-Year Compliance Checklist for Employee Benefit Plan Sponsors

Posted November 12, 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, we bring you our annual end-of-the-year “to do list” for employee benefit plan sponsors. This year-end checklist highlights key action items and updates to help you prepare for 2026 and beyond. SECURE 2.0: Key Provisions. The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 introduced a wide… Continue Reading

Baird Holm LLP Opens New Office in Lincoln

Posted November 12, 2025

Baird Holm LLP has opened a new office in Lincoln’s Central Business District at the Cornhusker Office Plaza, 301 South 13th Street. Headquartered in Omaha, Baird Holm is Nebraska’s oldest and largest continuously operating law firm. The new location strengthens the firm’s presence in Lincoln and surrounding communities, where it… Continue Reading

Utah Supreme Court Holds That Collateral Source Rule Does Not Require Exclusion of Negotiated Charges for a Plaintiff’s Medical Care

Posted November 12, 2025

Gardner v. Norman, 2025 UT 47 Supreme Court of Utah October 30, 2025 JSH Attorney: Jonathan P. Barnes, Jr. Facts: Norman was driving a marked Salt Lake City police vehicle when he rear-ended Gardner’s car. Gardner went to the emergency room and saw an eye doctor. The hospital billed Gardner… Continue Reading

EEOC Regains Quorum: What Employers Can Expect

Posted November 12, 2025

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency charged with the administration of federal workplace laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, recently regained a voting quorum. As a result, the agency can now enact sweeping policy changes in line with President Trump’s second term agenda. Employers… Continue Reading

Illinois Amends the Prevailing Wage Act (Again) to Delay Implementation of Full Fringe Benefit Mandate for Apprentices Until July 1, 2026

Posted November 11, 2025

The Illinois legislature recently passed House Bill 1437 (H.B. 1437), which delays implementation of the fringe benefit payment mandates for apprentices on projects subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (“IPWA”). As some may recall, Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 2488 (H.B. 2488) into law effective June 30, 2025. H.B.… Continue Reading

Benchmark Litigation Honors QGT In 2026 Edition

Posted November 7, 2025

The 2026 Benchmark Litigation USA rankings have been released and we are excited to announce that the firm was recognized as one of four “highly recommended” firms for litigation in Arkansas. Steven W. Quattlebaum, John E. Tull III, E. B. (Chip) Chiles IV, and Michael N. Shannon were highlighted as Litigation Stars while Brandon B. Cate, Joseph… Continue Reading

Adler Pollock & Sheehan Ranked by Best Law Firms® 2026

Posted November 6, 2025

Adler Pollock & Sheehan PC has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, a testament to its unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Ranked by Best Law Firms regionally in 32 practice areas, Adler Pollock & Sheehan PC has distinguished itself in the legal industry, earning this prestigious accolade. Firms included… Continue Reading

Baird Holm Included in the 2026 Best Law Firms® Ranking Guide

Posted November 6, 2025

Baird Holm is proud to be recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® as a Tier 1 metropolitan firm in 24 practice areas and a Tier 2 metropolitan firm in 5 practice areas. The 29 practice areas in which Baird Holm is regionally ranked include: Tier 1 –… Continue Reading

No relief for collective redundancies – Part 2

Posted November 6, 2025

The post No relief for collective redundancies – Part 2 appeared first on BUSE. Continue Reading

Carr Allison Earns Best Law Firm Recognition for 2026

Posted November 6, 2025

Carr Allison again has been named one of the Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers® for 2026. This recognition is based solely on peer review from leading lawyers within the same geographic and legal practice areas. Congratulations to our attorneys who continue to dedicate so much time and effort to provide our clients… Continue Reading

Court of Appeals Clarifies Notice of Claim Sum Certain Requirement

Posted November 6, 2025

Terborg v. Town of Payson Arizona Court of Appeals, Division Two November 6, 2025 JSH Attorney: Justin Ackerman Court of Appeals Clarifies Notice of Claim Sum Certain Requirement Yesterday, the Court of Appeals issued an Opinion holding that a notice of claim had a sufficient sum certain under A.R.S. §… Continue Reading

JSH Ranked Nationally, Regionally in Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms” List

Posted November 6, 2025

Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, PLC is pleased to announce that our Appellate practice has been honored once again at the National Tier 2 level in the “Best Law Firms” rankings from U.S. News – Best Lawyers®, while 26 of the firm’s other practice areas were listed at the Regional level.… Continue Reading

QGT Ranked In 30 Practice Areas By Best Law Firms®

Posted November 6, 2025

Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC is pleased to share that we have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, a testament to our unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Ranked by Best Law Firms regionally in 30 practice areas, Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC has distinguished itself in the legal industry,… Continue Reading

IRS Provides Critical Transition Relief for New Tips and Overtime Reporting Requirements: What HR Needs to Know Now

Posted November 6, 2025

If your organization has been struggling to understand how to implement the new tips and overtime reporting requirements from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), you can breathe a temporary sigh of relief. The IRS has issued Notice 2025-62, providing penalty relief for the 2025 tax year while employers… Continue Reading

Daniel Procaccini Appointed to Merit Selection Panel for U.S. Magistrate Judge in Rhode Island

Posted November 4, 2025

Dan Procaccini has been appointed to the U.S. Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel for the District of Rhode Island. This panel plays a vital role in reviewing and recommending candidates for the U.S. Magistrate Judge positions, helping to ensure the continued excellence of the federal judiciary. The Court has appointed… Continue Reading

No relief for collective redundancies – Part 1

Posted November 4, 2025

The post No relief for collective redundancies – Part 1 appeared first on BUSE. Continue Reading

Leslie Parker Presents Webinar on Applying for a Rhode Island Cannabis Retail License

Posted November 3, 2025

Leslie will be presenting a webinar partnered with CannDelta, How to Apply for an Adult-Use Cannabis Retail License, on November 7, 2025, at 1:30pm. In this webinar you will learn what’s required to apply in Rhode Island, how licenses are distributed, and what it takes to launch and maintain a… Continue Reading

Wells Serves as Moderator for a Judicial Panel at Approach the Bench CLE Seminar

Posted November 3, 2025

Carr Allison Shareholder Judson W. Wells, Sr. recently served as a moderator for a judicial panel discussion at the Approach the Bench CLE held by the Mobile Bar Association. Two judicial panels consisting of 12 federal, state and municipal judges discussed a number of topics relating to serving as a… Continue Reading

DHS Rule Ends Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents

Posted October 30, 2025

On October 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced an Interim Final Rule to end the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (“EAD”) for individuals who timely file renewal applications in certain categories for work authorization status in the United States. The Interim Final Rule will take… Continue Reading

Without an inclusion officer, compensation payments may be imposed.

Posted October 30, 2025

The post Without an inclusion officer, compensation payments may be imposed. appeared first on BUSE. Continue Reading

Nicole Benjamin Named “Go To Lawyer” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Posted October 29, 2025

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has released their 2025 leaders in the Massachusetts legal community by practice area and Nicole was named a “Go To Lawyer” for Commercial and Consumer Law. The attorneys featured were all nominated by their colleagues and chosen by a panel from Lawyers Weekly. Click here to read… Continue Reading

M&A in the defence sector in 2025: new reporting requirements, export controls and compliance pressure

Posted October 28, 2025

The post M&A in the defence sector in 2025: new reporting requirements, export controls and compliance pressure appeared first on BUSE. Continue Reading

Four MRC Attorneys Present at VADA Annual Meeting

Posted October 25, 2025

Four MRC attorneys were co-presenters or panelists at the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys annual meeting in Virginia Beach. Ashley Davoli was a panelist for the presentation “Artificial Intelligence in Civil Litigation Practice”, while Martin Conn was a panelist for the topic “The Shifting Rules of Respondeat Superior.” Stewart Pollock… Continue Reading

Entitlement to payment of a pay differential due to gender discrimination

Posted October 24, 2025

The post Entitlement to payment of a pay differential due to gender discrimination appeared first on BUSE. Continue Reading

Arizona Supreme Court Addresses Expert Testimony Standards in Emergency Medicine Cases

Posted October 24, 2025

Henke v. Hospital Development of West Phoenix, No. CV-24-0259-PR. Arizona Supreme Court October 22, 2025 JSH Attorney: Rita Bustos SUMMARY: The Arizona Supreme Court held that expert testimony using “likely” or “more likely than not” language satisfies the causation element in emergency department malpractice cases, and that the clear and… Continue Reading

Daniel Procaccini and Colten Erickson Secure Victory for Rights of Coastal Landowners

Posted October 22, 2025

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. attorneys Daniel J. Procaccini and Colten H. Erickson, in partnership with J. David Breemer of the Pacific Legal Foundation, have secured another important victory for the constitutional rights of coastal landowners. In Stilts, LLC v. Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (WC-2025-0369), the Rhode Island Superior Court… Continue Reading

Lisa Stump Recognized by Missouri Lawyers Media “Women-Led Law Firms 2025”

Posted October 22, 2025

We’re honored that Missouri Lawyers Media has recognized Lashly & Baer among its “In the Lead: Women-Led Law Firms 2025.” This distinction highlights the guidance and commitment of our President, Lisa O. Stump. Being a women-led firm isn’t just a banner — it’s part of our identity and a reminder… Continue Reading

Steve Quattlebaum, Tim Grooms, John Tull, and Meredith Causey Named to AMP Legal Elite List

Posted October 20, 2025

Congratulations to Steven W. Quattlebaum, Timothy W. Grooms, John E. Tull III, and Meredith M. Causey who were named to the Arkansas Money & Politics Legal Elite list for 2025. Selected by AMP readers, this recognition honors more than 50 of Arkansas’s top attorneys across a wide range of practice… Continue Reading

Deborah and Katherine Henry Named to Missouri Lawyers Media Family Law Power List

Posted October 11, 2025

Lashly & Baer proudly congratulates attorneys Deborah Henry and Katherine Henry for their inclusion in the 2025 Missouri Lawyers Media Family Law Power List, honoring top practitioners making an impact in family law throughout the state. Please click here to read the entire list of attorneys included. Deborah Henry and… Continue Reading

Miller and Muhonen Obtain Dismissal

Posted October 9, 2025

Chancey Miller and Stephen Muhonen of our Chattanooga (TN) office succeeded in obtaining the dismissal of a significant security case for a retail client. In a case where a convenience store employee was assaulted while confronting a shoplifter, allegations were that the retailer failed to provide proper security which was an… Continue Reading

Congratulations, Duke Evett!

Posted October 8, 2025

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Sausaman Prevails on a Motion for Summary Judgment

Posted October 6, 2025

Alison H. Sausaman of our Jacksonville (FL) office prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in federal court on behalf of a national convenience store chain. The court agreed that rain on an asphalt parking lot was not a dangerous condition and granted final judgment in our client’s favor. The… Continue Reading

CCTB Attorneys Volunteer in Moot Court Competition

Posted October 6, 2025

Mississippi College School of Law recently concluded the 2025 Copeland, Cook, Taylor & Bush Moot Court Competition, for which CCTB attorneys Bill Whitfield and Ken Davis volunteered as judges for the preliminary rounds, and CCTB attorney Ian Austin judged the championship round, alongside former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Justice Randy… Continue Reading

Christina Hesse Attends 2025 NAMSS Annual Conference!

Posted October 2, 2025

Duke Evett is proud to share that Christina Hesse attended the 2025 NAMSS Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon. The National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) is the leading professional organization for medical staff and credentialing services professionals, focused on advancing quality healthcare through credentialing, privileging, and compliance. In addition to… Continue Reading

Baggett and Ingram Prevail on a Motion for Judgment

Posted October 1, 2025

Evan Baggett and Josh Ingram of our Birmingham (AL) office recently prevailed on a motion for judgment on the pleadings in a complex tort case. After extensive briefing and oral arguments, the court granted their motion and dismissed all the plaintiff’s claims with prejudice. The post Baggett and Ingram Prevail… Continue Reading

Duke Evett Attends USLAW’s Fall Client Conference

Posted October 1, 2025

What a fabulous time to spend a few days in the Rocky Mountain West! Last month, several Duke Evett attorneys and their ever so supportive spouses attended the USLAW Annual Client Conference at the marvelous Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This conference is an awesome annual event for clients and… Continue Reading

JSH Welcomes Three New Associate Attorneys to the Phoenix Office

Posted September 30, 2025

JSH proudly welcomes three new associate attorneys to our Phoenix office. Read more about them at the links below. Brett Silverstein is a new addition to our JSH Appellate Team, where he will work on both appeals and dispositive motions across our practice groups. Brett most recently served for two… Continue Reading

Jeb Joyce Inducted Into American College of Real Estate Lawyers

Posted September 22, 2025

Jeb H. Joyce was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA) during its recent Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Established in 1974, ACMA is a distinguished organization comprised of experienced real estate finance attorneys across North America focused on fostering professional excellence, building reliable referral… Continue Reading

Six From QGT Included In 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators In America

Posted September 18, 2025

Lawdragon has recognized six attorneys from Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC in its 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America guide. Congratulations to Michael B. Heister, Sarah-Keith Bolden, Steven W. Quattlebaum*, Michael N. Shannon, John E. Tull III, and Thomas G. Williams for this honor. The attorneys featured in this guide have made their mark representing clients in… Continue Reading

Big announcement #2: Duke Evett’s Best Lawyers in America® Awards

Posted September 17, 2025

Duke Evett is proud to announce DE was again recognized for its legal excellence and integrity by The Best Lawyers in America®. Let the drumroll begin… Keely Duke has again been recognized as the 2026 edition “Lawyer of the Year” in Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants in Boise. In addition… Continue Reading

Big Announcement #1: Welcome, Jennifer R. Banks!

Posted September 16, 2025

Big announcement #1: Please help us welcome Jennifer R. Banks as Duke Evett’s new Director of Operations and Finance. Jennifer comes to us with almost 30 years’ experience in financial analysis, risk management, and commercial lending. Jennifer holds a Master of Business Administration from Boise State University and a Bachelor… Continue Reading

Fifteen CCTB Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers

Posted September 11, 2025

Copeland, Cook, Taylor & Bush is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2026: Glen Bush (Energy Law | Oil and Gas Law) Greg Copeland (Bet-the-Company Litigation | Commercial Litigation | Insurance Law) Kaara Lind (Litigation – Insurance | Personal Injury… Continue Reading

Litigation Associate Joins MRC

Posted September 4, 2025

Josephine A. Battles has joined Moran Reeves Conn as an associate attorney, practicing primarily in premises liability defense, products liability defense, and toxic torts defense. Josephine earned her J.D. from the William & Mary Law School. The post Litigation Associate Joins MRC appeared first on Moran Reeves Conn. Continue Reading

Credible Allegations of Fraud in Missouri: the Intent Requirement and Procedural Hurdles

Posted September 2, 2025

Facing a “Credible Allegation of Fraud” in Missouri? For Medicaid providers, these allegations can mean an immediate suspension of payments — often without a clear timeline for resolution. The process in Missouri is especially complex, involving strict deadlines, AHC appeals, and court intervention. Our Health Care Advisory Team has deep… Continue Reading

18 Lashly & Baer Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients

Posted August 25, 2025

St. Louis, MO, United States, August 25, 2025 — Lashly & Baer PC is pleased to announce that 17 lawyers have been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and one included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®. Since it was… Continue Reading

Eight MRC Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers

Posted August 23, 2025

Eight MRC attorneys have been named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Martin A. Conn, C. Dewayne Lonas, Kathleen M. McCauley, Shyrell A. Reed, and Eric G. Reeves were again recognized this year, while Taylor D. Brewer and Stewart R. Pollock were once again named Rising… Continue Reading

Defense Victory for Attorneys Cheyne and Magrath

Posted July 30, 2025

Congratulations to our outstanding litigation team, led by attorneys William Magrath and Victoria Cheyne, on securing a significant trial victory! After a five-day trial in St. Louis County, the jury returned a unanimous defense verdict in under 30 minutes in favor of our client, an anesthesiologist. The case involved a claim… Continue Reading

Two MRC Attorneys Attend Transportation Forum

Posted July 30, 2025

MRC attorneys Ashley W. Winsky and Taylor D. Brewer attended the American Trucking Association’s Legal Forum in Denver this month. The post Two MRC Attorneys Attend Transportation Forum appeared first on Moran Reeves Conn. Continue Reading

Carly Wyatt Joins CCTB as Summer Associate

Posted July 28, 2025

Copeland, Cook, Taylor & Bush, PA has been honored to have Carly Wyatt participate in our summer associate program this year. Carly is a rising 2L at Mississippi College School of Law where she also serves as the Community Outreach Officer for the MC Law Ducks Unlimited organization. Prior to… 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

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

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

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