USLAW NETWORK is extending its collaboration with Legaltech Hub - the leading platform for legal technology insights,… Continue Reading
** We encourage you to share this with your female colleagues.** USLAW NETWORK announces the… Continue Reading
USLAW was founded in 2001 and has focused on delivering exceptional client service, trusted relationships and friendships… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK provides legal decision-makers with access to attorneys who are highly knowledgeable and skilled in jurisdictions… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK is supported by our family of corporate partners, each of whom provides a high-level expertise… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK is a terrific business development, networking, and professional development organization for lawyers across a spectrum… Continue Reading
USLAW brings together more than 60 law firms with deep experience evaluating, assessing, and litigating insurance coverage… Continue Reading
The attorneys in the USLAW NETWORK White Collar Crime Community have extensive experience investigating, managing and defending… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK is extending its collaboration with Legaltech Hub - the leading platform for legal technology insights,… Continue Reading
We are pleased to share the Winter 2026 issue of USLAW Magazine. This issue features thought-provoking articles… Continue Reading
From the beginning of our organization, USLAW NETWORK has championed the cause of racial equality. We believe… Continue Reading
Building the future of the legal profession: Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 USLAW NETWORK Foundation… Continue Reading
The U.S. Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC. USLAW NETWORK's Transportation and Logistics Practice Group Leadership Team examines the ruling and its implications for the transportation industry, with a focus on shipping and freight brokers. In Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, No.… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK is extending its collaboration with Legaltech Hub - the leading platform for legal technology insights, research, and advisory - to USLAW’s client community through the USLAW Legaltech Hub In-House Legal Team Referral Program. Through this program, corporate legal teams referred by USLAW NETWORK gain exclusive access to trusted research,… Continue Reading
We are pleased to share the Winter 2026 issue of USLAW Magazine. This issue features thought-provoking articles exploring the latest developments in cybersecurity, M&A earn-outs, commercial trucking, the evolving power and impact of AI, and more. Discover how member attorneys are driving change and making a meaningful impact within their… Continue Reading
White and Steele, P.C., a litigation firm based in Denver, Colorado, has been named USLAW NETWORK’s Colorado member firm. “We are pleased to welcome the team from White and Steele to USLAW,” said Jennifer D. Tricker, Chair of USLAW from Baird Holm LLP in Nebraska. “For more than 70… Continue Reading
We are pleased to announce several leadership updates across four USLAW NETWORK practice groups: Medical Law, Professional Liability, Retail & Hospitality Law, and Transportation & Logistics. Please see below for the practice group leaders for the coming year, along with several notable recent changes. Medical Law Shyrell Reed of Moran Reeves… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK names Cory Feinberg, Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer of MoneyGram, the 2025 USLAW NETWORK Bill Burns Award recipient. USLAW created the award to annually recognize a client who has shown outstanding service and dedication to USLAW. The award is named after Bill Burns, a longtime leader in… Continue Reading
Earlier this week at the annual business meeting during the 2025 USLAW NETWORK Annual Client Conference, USLAW membership elected the 2025-26 USLAW NETWORK Board of Directors. The leadership includes Jennifer D. Tricker, Chair, from Baird Holm LLP in Omaha, Nebraska; Tamara B. Goorevitz, vice chair, from Franklin & Prokopik, P.C.… Continue Reading
CLICK HERE FOR A PDF VERSION OF THE 2026 CALENDAR OF EVENTS A year to honor the past, celebrate the present and inspire the future USLAW NETWORK proudly announces its 2026 Calendar of Events, a robust year of programming, professional and personal development, relationship building and milestone celebrations that reflect… Continue Reading
Twelve accomplished law school students from ABA-accredited law schools across the country have been named recipients of the 2025 USLAW NETWORK Foundation Law School Scholarship Program. The scholarship program is dedicated to supporting eligible law students who demonstrate a genuine commitment to their communities and have a financial need to… Continue Reading
Intended for organizations with trucks on the road, this program is devoted to the complexities surrounding truck drivers in litigation. Topics include pre-suit issues with truck drivers, post-accident work with drivers, and addressing biases surrounding truck drivers. Paying attention to the perspective behind the wheel pays off! Facilitators Nicole M.… Continue Reading
This program is devoted to the significant changes to labor and employment law as a result of the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term. From executive orders and new regulations to shifts in enforcement priorities, this program reviews changes to wage and hour regulations and provides a status… Continue Reading
The USLAW NETWORK Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization created exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, announces the appointment of two new members to its board of directors: Steffany Cunningham, National Express Corporation’s general counsel - North America, and Ami Dwyer, SEA, Ltd.’s general counsel. “We are excited to welcome Steffany… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK Chair Ken Wingate is the first guest on USLAW Live USLAW NETWORK officially launches USLAW Live, USLAW's official podcast. The first episode features an entertaining and informative conversation with USLAW NETWORK Chair Kenneth B. Wingate of Sweeny, Wingate & Barrow, P.A. in South Carolina and co-hosts Nicholas A.… Continue Reading
USLAW unveils its March-May 2025 programming schedule for the newly created USLAW Remote virtual learning collection. Click HERE to view the full schedule. Save the dates, save your spot and register today. Continue Reading
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 USLAW NETWORK Foundation Law School Scholarship Program. The scholarship program is committed to helping eligible, diverse law students who demonstrate a genuine commitment to the communities they come from and have a financial need to achieve their academic and professional dreams. The… Continue Reading
We are pleased to announce that Julie Z. Devine of Lashly & Baer, P.C. in St. Louis, Missouri, has been named chair of the USLAW NETWORK Labor and Employment Practice Group. She succeeded Sandra L. Rappaport of Hanson Bridget LLP in San Francisco. Devine is joined by Vice Chair Lisa A.… Continue Reading
We are pleased to announce a leadership update for the USLAW NETWORK Complex Tort and Product Liability Practice Group. Jack J. Laffey of Laffey, Leitner & Goode LLC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, takes over as Chair of the group. Stephen J. Marshall of Franklin & Prokopik, P.C. in Baltimore, Maryland, is the vice chair, and Nicholas A.… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK names Anne M. Umberger, director, associate general counsel at Nordstrom, Inc., the 2024 USLAW NETWORK Bill Burns Award recipient. USLAW created the award to annually recognize a client who has shown outstanding service and dedication to USLAW. The award is named after Bill Burns, a longtime transportation risk… Continue Reading
Kenneth B. Wingate of Sweeny, Wingate & Barrow, P.A. in Columbia, South Carolina, has been named Chair of USLAW NETWORK for 2024-25. Wingate succeeds Oscar J. Cabanas of Wicker Smith in Miami. The leadership change occurred at USLAW NETWORK’s fall member meeting in Vancouver, BC, Canada. “As we continue the… Continue Reading
NEW LEADERSHIP USLAW NETWORK announces leadership updates for the USLAW NETWORK Women's Connection. Alexandra Wells of Lashly & Baer, P.C. in St. Louis has been named the Chair of the USLAW NETWORK Women's Connection for 2024-25. She is joined by Amanda Pennington Ketchum of Dysart Taylor in Kansas City, Missouri,… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK names Louisiana-based law firm Plauché Maselli Parkerson LLP as its newest member firm. With offices in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Plauché Maselli Parkerson specializes in defending corporate entities, individuals, and insurers across Louisiana in state and federal courts. “We welcome the attorneys and staff from Plauché Maselli… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK welcomes the law firm of Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP as its newest USLAW NETWORK member. Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP is a full-service law firm based in Westchester County, New York, focused on insurance defense, litigation, construction law, retail, professional liability and related practice areas. The firm is… Continue Reading
The USLAW NETWORK Foundation, the philanthropic division of USLAW NETWORK, is excited to announce its first group of Foundation Partners, marking a significant milestone in the foundation's efforts to empower deserving individuals to pursue legal education and foster a more equitable legal profession. The USLAW NETWORK Foundation takes great pride… Continue Reading
What's inside this issue? In the current issue of USLAW Magazine, you will find articles that address the National Labor Relations Board’s ground-shaking decision in McLaren Macomb and its impact on current, past and future severance agreements. Also, you will see topics that address the extraterritorial application of the Lanham… Continue Reading
Kevin L. Fritz, past chair of USLAW NETWORK from Lashly & Baer, P.C in St. Louis, Missouri, has been named the recipient of the 2023 USLAW NETWORK O'Hagan Award. The award is named after Jim O'Hagan, a founding member of USLAW, and is given annually by the USLAW Chair to… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK Chairs (2001-present) 2001-03 USLAW Chair – James J. O'Hagan 2003-05 USLAW Chair – Charles F. Carr: Carr Allison (AL) 2005-07 USLAW Chair – Donald L. Myles 2007-08 USLAW Chair – Mark A. Solheim: Larson ● King, LLP 2008-09 USLAW Chair – Renee Yanta (formerly McElhaney) 2009-10 USLAW Chair… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK welcomes the Atlanta-based law firm Bovis, Kyle, Burch & Medlin, LLC (Bovis Kyle) as its newest member firm representing the state of Georgia. For more than 50 years, Bovis Kyle has provided civil practice and business legal services throughout the state. “We are thrilled to welcome the attorneys… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK has formalized its 2024 schedule of events, which includes a comprehensive schedule of programs that feature best-in-class legal discussions, networking, and social events for in-house counsel, claims, and risk personnel alongside USLAW member attorneys and corporate partners. The two largest events of the year – the spring… Continue Reading
In his own words... “Trey” B.G. Sandoval III - Shareholder, MehaffyWeber As national counsel for a Fortune 300 energy company, I have sent 30+ cases to USLAW NETWORK members, each with excellent results. Some are small matters that have been handled in short form, but some, like a recent case,… Continue Reading
What’s inside this issue? In the latest edition of USLAW Magazine, you will find articles that address Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act, M&As, “reality capture” and digital 3D replicas, liability risks in special events, workers’ compensation, tort reform, nuclear verdicts, and much more. To access the full magazine, click… Continue Reading
The winter 2023 issue of USLAW Magazine is now available for download by clicking here. What’s inside this issue? In the complimentary winter 2023 issue, you will find articles that address tenant matters and pre-bankruptcy planning, employee rights /employer obligations, enterprise insolvency, jury research, punitive damages standards, consumer fraud, cannabis,… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK names 10 corporate executives and risk management leaders to serve as USLAW NETWORK Complex Tort and Product Liability Practice Group Client Advisors. As client advisors, they will collaborate alongside the leadership of the practice group to provide valuable input and share insights, experiences and perspectives about the latest… Continue Reading
Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 USLAW NETWORK Scholarship Program for Diverse Law School Students. The scholarship program, created as part of the organization’s commitment to helping eligible, diverse law students achieve their academic and professional dreams, will award $5,000 each for up to 10 students selected by… Continue Reading
We are pleased to announce that Seth M. Apple of Roetzel & Andress in Cleveland, Ohio, and Janessa P. Shaikun of Franklin & Prokopik, P.C. in Baltimore, Maryland, have been named chair and vice chair, respectively, of the USLAW NETWORK Marketing and Business Development Directors Group. Continue Reading
Williams Kastner attorneys Rodney L. Umberger and Eddy Silverman, with the help of Seattle paralegal Tristan Pirak, recently obtained a defense verdict in a $50 million premises liability/product liability case following a three-week in-person trial in King County, Washington, with Superior Court Judge Chad Allred presiding. The case, Strout v. Walmart, arose out… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK, Inc. names Moran Reeves & Conn PC, a complex litigation and business transaction law firm based in Richmond, Virginia, as its newest member firm representing the Commonwealth of Virginia. “We are excited to welcome the team from Moran Reeves & Conn to USLAW NETWORK,” said Amanda Pennington Ketchum,… Continue Reading
Wicker Smith Miami partner Jaime Baca and associate Danielle Carlsen were awarded a complete defense verdict in September while representing a major retailer in a slip and fall case. The plaintiff alleged to have incurred five different herniated disks from a forward fall onto her knee and arm, ultimately undergoing… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK membership elected the 2022-23 Board of Directors during the recent USLAW NETWORK’s fall member meeting in Austin, Texas. New leadership includes Amanda Pennington Ketchum of Dysart Taylor in Kansas City, Missouri as chair, Oscar J. Cabanas of Wicker Smith in Miami as vice chair, and Kenneth B. Wingate… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK names Charles E. Baxter, vice president of risk management for United Road, as the 2022 USLAW NETWORK Bill Burns Award recipient. USLAW created the award to annually recognize a client who has shown outstanding service and dedication to USLAW. The award is named after Bill Burns, a longtime… Continue Reading
WHEN: Sept. 21, 2022 – 1 p.m. ET WHAT: USLAW members, S-E-A associates, clients, partners, and their families joined us for our fourth guest speaker, who discussed embracing uncertainty and creating a life you love. Dan Thurmon is an author of two books, a Hall of Fame speaker, and a… Continue Reading
Wicker Smith attorneys obtained a big win in U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida. Partner Jaime Baca and Associate Marlene Brito tried the first case for a new client. After a fall, Plaintiff was transported from the store via fire rescue and subsequently underwent injections, facet blocks and low… Continue Reading
After a two-week in-person jury trial in Kleberg County (Kingsville, Texas), Mike Magee and Brian Armstrong, MehaffyWeber shareholders received a complete defense verdict in a negligence/death case for their client, Hunter Industries, Ltd. (“Hunter”). In February 2017, two young men were driving together on a clear afternoon in Refugio County… Continue Reading
Pion Law attorneys John Pion, Jim Girman and Jordan Hettrich recently obtained a defense verdict following a week-long trial in Federal Court in Erie, Pennsylvania. The case, Robert Repa and Jean Repa v. Frank Napierkowski and Hilltrux Tank Lines, Inc., stemmed from a May 2, 2018, incident in Cambridge Springs,… Continue Reading
After six years of litigation and a week in trial, a dismissal with prejudice was entered for defendant Louisville Ladder Company due to impeachment evidence against plaintiff Richard Skinner. Friedrich W. Seitz and Kelsey L. Maxwell represented the defendant. The case began on May 6, 2016, when the plaintiff sued Louisville Ladder Company because… Continue Reading
Casey Murphy, Greg Mann, and Brian Feld of Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York, obtained a summary judgment award in the Southern District of New York of over half a million dollars for the firm’s client. The case was brought on behalf of a high-end jeweler against the professional boxer,… Continue Reading
This case arose from a fatal crash near Jackson, Mississippi. Carolyn Crechale, age 81, was driving a Cadillac sedan when she changed lanes on the interstate and collided with another vehicle. This initial accident was a “fender bender.” Crechale remained stopped in the interstate while the other vehicle moved to… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK has named Cheryl Hanley, a marketing and business development leader from Cleveland, Ohio, as its USLAW NETWORK practice group, special projects and corporate partner director, a newly created position. “Cheryl (Hanley) brings more than 11 years of experience from within the legal arena - and law firms in… Continue Reading
What’s inside this issue? In the complimentary spring 2022 issue, you will find articles that address the latest insights on property and casualty coverage, cybersecurity and remote work implications, deposition considerations, NFTs, GIG economy, drones, collateral source, antitrust and more. To access individual articles, see the following links. Lessons from… Continue Reading
Carr Allison trial success Carr Allison attorneys Chris Barkas and Kyle Weaver scored a substantial victory in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Plaintiff’s treating physicians and retained experts intended to offer the expert opinion the accident caused the plaintiff’s injuries. Barkas and Weaver filed… Continue Reading
Hanson Bridgett LLP earned a great result for their client, Vista Distribution, Inc. a cannabis distribution company. Partner Andrew Stroud and Associate David Casarrubias achieved a significant victory after a four-day trial in Ukiah, California. The jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of the firm’s client in a breach… Continue Reading
Shaun Decoudres and Grant Smith of Carr Allison’s Birmingham, Alabama, office earned a summary judgment in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. They represented a landlord/management company that had been sued by a tenant for breach of contract, fraudulent misrepresentation/ suppression, conversion and violation of… Continue Reading
American Legal Records added in 2022 USLAW NETWORK, an international organization composed of nearly 100 independent, full practice law firms, announces its official roster of corporate partners that includes S-E-A, American Legal Records, Ametros, Arcadia Settlements Group, IMS Consulting, Marshall Investigative Group, and MDD Forensic Accountants. "USLAW corporate partners are… Continue Reading
Dysart Taylor trial success Dysart Taylor director Lee Brumitt secured a jury verdict in favor of his client, an apartment management company, against claims that it violated the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA) based on alleged deceptive practices in the leasing and termination of a lease. The plaintiffs in this… Continue Reading
Plaintiff filed suit against Traub Lieberman’s law firm client (Defendant) for allegedly disclosing confidential personal information about Plaintiff during discovery exchanges in an underlying lawsuit. The Defendant had represented Plaintiff’s adversary in that action, and the disclosure allegedly occurred in court filings during the suit. When the filings came to… Continue Reading
Featuring Peter T. DeMasters, Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC (Morgantown, WV); Jessica Farley, Snyder Burnett Egerer, LLP (Santa Barbara, CA); Michael R. Sistrunk, McCranie, Sistrunk, Anzelmo, Hardy, McDaniel & Welch, LLC (Covington, LA) About this program As Bob Dylan put it, “The times they are a-changin’”— and employers should care. Receiving… Continue Reading
Featuring Karen P. Randall, Connell Foley LLP (Roseland, NJ) About this program Ransomware attacks are one of the most intractable — and common — threats facing organizations across all industries, professions and geographies. The sophistication of ransomware attacks continues to evolve rapidly. Unfortunately, the outlook for 2022 is not… Continue Reading
Featuring Douglas W. Clarke, Therrien Couture Joli-Coeur L.L.P (Montreal, Quebec, Canada); Stella Lellos, Rivkin Radler LLP (Uniondale, NY); Jonathan S. Storper, Hanson Bridgett LLP (San Francisco, CA) About this program COVID 19 has changed the landscape of M&A. Businesses are concerned about the impact of another pandemic or other ‘force… Continue Reading
Featuring Martin S. Driggers, Sweeny Wingate & Barrow, P.A. (Hartsville, SC); Albert B. Randall, Jr., Franklin & Prokopik, P.C. (Baltimore, MD) About this program Wellness programs have come a long way since the inception of Control Data Corp.’s Stay Well program in 1979 to the point where they have become… Continue Reading
Featuring Kevin R. Gardner, Connell Foley LLPN (Roseland, NJ); Rodney L. Umberger, Williams Kastner (Seattle, WA) About this program The impact of the pandemic on the mechanisms by which we resolve legal disputes has been significant and will likely be far-lasting. Lockdowns and court closures have given rise to virtual… Continue Reading
Featuring Bryan P. Couch, Connell Foley LLP (Newark, NJ); Ryan C. Holt, Sweeny Wingate & Barrow, P.A. (Columbia, SC); Lisa Langevin, Kelly Santini LLP (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) About this program The high-stakes, high-paced worlds of legal services and risk management can lend themselves to burnout, anxiety and poor social habits.… Continue Reading
Featuring Lew R.C. Bricker, SmithAmundsen LLC (Chicago, IL); Christina Maranakis, IMS; Sheryl J. Willert, Williams Kastner (Seattle, WA) About this program Eight years of the Obama administration followed by four years of the Trump administration laid the foundation for a new world order in the federal and state courts. Societal,… Continue Reading
Featuring Jeffrey L. O’Hara, Connell Foley LLP (Roseland, NJ); Douglas B. Tumminello, Lewis Roca (Denver, CO) About this program Physical, mental and emotional wellness go hand-in-hand. This session will focus primarily on holistic wellness – making simple adjustments for lifelong fitness improvements. We will discuss a variety of topics,… Continue Reading
Featuring Jack J. Laffey, Laffey, Leitner & Goode LLC (Milwaukee, WI); Constantine “Dean” Nickas, Wicker Smith O’Hara McCoy & Ford P.A. (Miami, FL) About this program The COVID-19 global pandemic has changed how litigation is conducted at least in the near term, and possibly permanently (ZOOM much anyone?). Verdicts nationally… Continue Reading
Rod Umberger named chair, Mandy Ketchum named vice chair, Oscar Cabanas named secretary/treasurer USLAW NETWORK members elected their 2021-22 USLAW NETWORK Board of Directors during the annual Fall Member Business Meeting in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Rodney L. Umberger of Williams Kastner in Seattle, Washington, is chair of USLAW NETWORK… Continue Reading
The latest digital issue of USLAW Magazine (Fall 2021) is available for download by clicking here. What’s inside this issue? In this complimentary issue, you will read about healthcare provider liability immunity during COVID-19, appealing orders compelling arbitration under the FAA, the explosion of ransomware attacks, carbon pricing, hiring immigrant doctors, a… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK has released the 2021 edition of its State Judicial Profiles by County resource, a 50-state comprehensive report that offers a judicial profile of each county in the U.S. and identifies counties as Conservative, Moderate or Liberal. The profiles also include key recent court decisions that have changed the… Continue Reading
Carr Allison Shareholders Charlie Ireland and Ginny Gambacurta in Birmingham, Alabama, have secured a defense verdict in a premise liability claim in Federal Court after a four-day trial with seven figures in claimed damages for AMC Theaters. Click here for more information. Continue Reading
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla./WASHINGTON, D.C, May 26, 2021 - USLAW NETWORK, Inc., a network of independent, full-service law firms, and Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. jointly announce they will host a virtual recruitment day on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, to connect second and third-year Howard University law students with… Continue Reading
The latest issue of USLAW Magazine (Spring 2021) is now available for download by clicking here. What's inside? In the complimentary issue, you will find important COVID-19 updates, including the impacts of the vaccine from an employer’s perspective and assessing the standard of care for COVID-19 claims. With the expansion of full-scale… Continue Reading
As the nation rolls out COVID vaccines, there are many unsettled issues for employers. Can employers require employees to take vaccines? What are the potential liability risks involved? Tune in to this panel discussion that dissects the latest EEOC guidance on the issue and other legal risks while offering practical… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK’s Fall 2020 USLAW Magazine is now available for download. The latest issue includes articles on the legal and business implications to consider due to the impact of COVID-19 plus insights on how to move business forward across a variety of industries during the pandemic. With a focus on… Continue Reading
At the recent USLAW NETWORK annual membership meeting – held virtually due to the pandemic – the USLAW membership unanimously voted to maintain the current USLAW Board of Directors for an additional year. This vote supported a limited waiver/modification of the election procedures for 2020 allowing the entire current Board… Continue Reading
Through several initiatives created to support USLAW member clients directly impacted by COVID-19, USLAW NETWORK member firms supported 53 different charities from coast-to-coast across the U.S. in June. As a result of the global pandemic, everyone around the world has had to adapt. There has been significant personal and economic… Continue Reading
As government officials throughout the country debate re-opening businesses to the public, insurance and risk management professionals must prepare to face a variety of COVID-19 related liability claims. Given the rarity of global pandemics, companies and organizations of all types likely have not previously considered how accepted standards of care… Continue Reading
As Covid-19 quickly turned us into a remote workforce, cyber risk and the number of attacks increased exponentially. Hackers have remained on the prowl for the path of least resistance to a company’s systems and to expose vulnerabilities for executing attacks. What are your legal responsibilities in today’s digital world? … Continue Reading
The presence of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced attorneys and experts to adapt and overcome mobility and social distancing restrictions put in place by local and federal governments. Born out of these constraints are the limitations placed on conducting site visits and laboratory inspections. In order to temporarily circumnavigate… Continue Reading
USLAW has several FREE webinars scheduled in the weeks ahead. Please see below, save the date and your seat. Register today. Thursday, May 14 at 3 PM ET REGISTER Investigating… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK’s quarterly issue of USLAW Magazine is now available for download. The spring issue includes articles that focus on the legalization of cannabis and its impact on the workplace, vicarious liability against non-motor carriers under the FMCSR, and measures business owners and employers can take to mitigate risk and… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK, an international organization of more than 60 independent, full-service firms with roots in civil litigation, is supported by an exclusive group of corporate partners who deliver decades of experience, the latest in technology and research plus important services that help USLAW members and their clients when legal matters… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK has published the winter 2019-2020 edition of USLAW Magazine+. This complimentary publication can be viewed and downloaded HERE. Articles in the current issue cover fitness club waivers, employee vaccinations programs, the latest on English-only Trademarks in Quebec, tips for recreational marijuana use policies in “social model” assisted living… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK announces Barclay Damon LLP as its newest member firm, representing the Buffalo, New York, market. Barclay Damon is an established leader in practices that include intellectual property, labor and employment, corporate and transactional, finance, real estate and project development, public finance, and commercial and civil litigation, among numerous… Continue Reading
Thomas L. Oliver II of Carr Allison in Birmingham, Alabama, has been named the 2019 recipient of USLAW NETWORK’s O’Hagan Award. The award is named after Jim O’Hagan, a founding member of USLAW, and is given annually by the USLAW Chair to a USLAW member(s) who demonstrates outstanding service and… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK has released the updated version of its Judicial Profile by County resource, a 50-state comprehensive report that offers a judicial profile of each county in the U.S. and identifies counties as Conservative, Moderate or Liberal. The profiles also include key court decisions that have changed the legal landscape… Continue Reading
The inaugural issue of USLAW Magazine+ (pronounced USLAW Magazine Plus) has been published and is available now for download. USLAW Magazine+ (pronounced USLAW Magazine Plus) is a new digital-only publication that is produced each summer and winter; USLAW continues to produce a print magazine – USLAW Magazine - each spring… Continue Reading
USLAW is going coast-to-coast in planning future USLAW NETWORK client conferences with events scheduled in Amelia Island, Florida; Dana Point, California; Austin, Texas; and Colorado Springs, Colorado. USLAW’s spring and fall client conferences consistently deliver industry-leading education sessions led by USLAW member attorneys, exclusive corporate partners and legal and business… Continue Reading
Keith D. Dunlap, senior vice president and transportation practice leader of Gallagher Bassett, a third party claims administration firm specializing in the prevention, management and resolution of loss activity involving the motor carrier industry, is the 2019 recipient of the USLAW NETWORK Bill Burns Award. The award was created to… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK has published the spring 2019 edition of USLAW Magazine. This complimentary magazine features in-depth articles on some of the most pressing issues facing legal and business leaders today. Topics covered in the current issue include the rise in P3 projects, opportunity zones, tech updates for construction sites, insurance… Continue Reading
By Iosif Sorokin, Larson • King, LLP The H-1B visa allows employers to hire foreign nationals to work in professional positions. There are 65,000 new visas available for employees with a bachelor’s degree (or higher) and an additional 20,000 visas for employees with a master’s degree (or higher). Since demand for… Continue Reading
USLAW is pleased to spotlight its exclusive list of corporate partners whose teams are leaders in their respective fields and dedicated partners of USLAW member firms and their clients. Expert services managed by USLAW’s corporate partners include forensic engineering, legal visualization services, court reporting, jury and court room technology consultation,… Continue Reading
The USLAW NETWORK Board of Directors recently approved the addition of two seats on the Board for members who will serve in an ex officio capacity. The positions are earmarked for representatives of USLAW’s Future Leaders initiative and the USLAW Diversity Council. Jessica L. Fuller (Future Leaders) from Lewis Roca… Continue Reading
A special to USLAW NETWORK and USLAW DigiKnow By Karen Painter Randall, Connell Foley LLP, Roseland, New Jersey On July 31, 2018, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) hosted a summit in New York City where members of both the public and private sectors came together to discuss the protection of critical… Continue Reading
The 2018 spring/summer issue of USLAW Magazine is now available for reading, viewing and downloading. USLAW Magazine is published each spring and fall and content is written by attorneys from USLAW member firms as well as industry leading corporate partners. The magazine includes articles on today’s important legal and business… Continue Reading
Structured Financial Associates, Inc. (“SFA”), a founding leader in the structured settlement business, has been named USLAW NETWORK’s exclusive partner for structured settlement services. USLAW NETWORK is an international organization composed of more than 60 independent, full practice firms with roots in civil litigation. “Structured Financial Associates is a… Continue Reading
During USLAW NETWORK’s recent annual member meeting in Carlsbad, California, the 2017-18 USLAW NETWORK Board of Directors was elected and John D. Cromie of Connell Foley LLP in Roseland, New Jersey, was named chair of USLAW. In addition, Kevin L. Fritz of Lashly & Baer, P.C. in Missouri was named… Continue Reading
A special to USLAW NETWORK and USLAW DigiKnow By Malinda S. Matlock | Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green , Oklahoma The Oklahoma Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion declaring that a civil suit not served within 180 days after the filing of the petition is deemed dismissed on… Continue Reading
A special to USLAW NETWORK and USLAW DigiKnow By Fernando Holguín, EC Legal Introduction The main objective of this essay is to try to clarify the scenario and visualize the future of NAFTA from the standpoint of Mexico, which by the way seems even more unpredictable than the… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK, Inc. announces the formation of USLAW Practice Group Client Advisors, a newly formed group of client advisors who participate within the practice groups where they most closely align. These advisors offer important experiences and share insights with designated USLAW practice groups. “USLAW is centered on the needs… Continue Reading
A special to USLAW NETWORK and USLAW DigiKnow By Karen Painter Randall, Connell Foley LLP, Roseland, New Jersey A number of major websites were recently inaccessible to people across wide parts of the United States following a company that manages crucial parts of the internet’s infrastructure being the latest victim of a… Continue Reading
Lew R.C. Bricker, a partner of USLAW NETWORK member firm SmithAmundsen in Chicago, Illinois, has been named Chair of USLAW NETWORK for 2016-17. The announcement was made at the NETWORK’s annual membership meeting held Thursday in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Bricker succeeds Thomas L. Oliver II from Carr Allison in Alabama.… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK, Inc., names EC Legal, a full service law firm in Mexico, as its newest member firm. EC Legal has offices in Mexico City, Ciudad Juárez, Querétaro, and León. “We are pleased to welcome the Mexico-based law firm of EC Legal to USLAW NETWORK” said Thomas L. Oliver, II,… Continue Reading
The inaugural USLAW NETWORK/ Trans-European Law Firm Alliance (TELFA) Cross Border Business and Transactions Exchange will be held in Chicago from Sept. 28-29, 2016, and will address some of the latest trends in cross-border transactions in Europe, North America and South America, with a specific focus… Continue Reading
A special to USLAW NETWORK and USLAW DigiKnow By Karen Painter Randall, Connell Foley LLP, Roseland, New Jersey A blow to insurers implementing the commercial general liability (CGL) policy, the federal appeals court in Virginia found coverage for a data breach under a CGL policy when private patient records were found online.… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK, Inc. (USLAW) has created the Bill Burns Award to annually recognize a client who has shown outstanding service and dedication to USLAW. The Award is named after Bill Burns, the recently retired vice president of liability claims for Landstar System, Inc., a Jacksonville, Florida-based transportation company. Burns also… Continue Reading
New LawMobile menu of programming released USLAW NETWORK, Inc. and its member firms deliver comprehensive legal programming right to their clients’ doorsteps through LawMobile, USLAW’s free and customizable, one-stop legal presentation program. With LawMobile, it’s never been easier to stay abreast of today’s hottest legal issues. And, to help clients… Continue Reading
Rivkin Radler, LLP of Uniondale, N.Y., has been named USLAW NETWORK’s Long Island member firm. Rivkin Radler was founded in 1950 and is the largest law firm on Long Island. “We are pleased to welcome Evan Krinick and his partners from Rivkin Radler to USLAW NETWORK,” said Thomas L. Oliver,… Continue Reading
A PDF version of USLAW NETWORK’s 2016 Member Directory is now available for download. The Directory lists members geographically so legal decision makers can easily access or research member firms in virtually every venue throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe via TELFA, Asia and Africa via ALN. Each… Continue Reading
A special to USLAW NETWORK and USLAW DigiKnow By Karen Painter Randall, Connell Foley LLP, Roseland, New Jersey This past week, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) filed a Motion in D.C. federal court for a dismissal of a proposed class action lawsuit. The class action lawsuit seeks to hold the IRS accountable… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK announces the schedule of events for the 2016 Client Exchange Series that features events from coast to coast and delivers cutting-edge legal education combined with networking events among industry leaders. “The 2016 USLAW NETWORK Client Exchanges will be in Dallas, Chicago, San Francisco, New Orleans and Atlanta… Continue Reading
A special to USLAW NETWORK and USLAW DigiKnow By Karen Painter Randall, Connell Foley LLP, Roseland, New Jersey Recently, security researchers advised that thousands of medical devices, including MRI scanners, x-ray machines and drug infusion pumps, are vulnerable to hacking, creating significant health risks for patients. The risks arise, in part, because… Continue Reading
Thomas L. Oliver, II, a founding shareholder at Carr Allison in Alabama, has been named Chair of the 2015-16 USLAW NETWORK Board of Directors. The announcement was made at the NETWORK’s annual membership meeting held in Boston. He succeeds C. Erik Gustafson from LeClairRyan in Virginia. “I am so proud… Continue Reading
A special to USLAW NETWORK and USLAW DigiKnow By Karen Painter Randall, Connell Foley LLP, Roseland, New Jersey Facebook recently announced that it designed and built a high-altitude, solar-powered drone in 14 months, which it plans to test later this year. The drone, named Aquila, is part of Internet.org, Facebook’s plan to… Continue Reading
A special to USLAW NETWORK and USLAW DigiKnow By Karen Painter Randall, Connell Foley LLP, Roseland, New Jersey According to news reports, the recent cyberattack of the Office of Personnel Management (“OPM”) is reportedly five times bigger than originally estimated. The FBI and other investigators now believe that, as a result of… Continue Reading
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC (Flaherty) of Charleston, W.Va., has been named the West Virginia member of USLAW NETWORK. Flaherty, the largest litigation firm in West Virginia, also offers corporate and transactional services to better assist client needs. “We welcome the attorneys from Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso in West Virginia to USLAW… Continue Reading
A special to USLAW NETWORK and USLAW DigiKnow Reprint courtesy of the National Association of Home Builders Builders routinely require subcontractors to name the builder as an additional insured on the subcontractor’s general liability policy. Prudent builders go even further to assure that they are actually covered as additional insureds… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK, INC. (USLAW) has released 2015 attorney directories for five USLAW practice groups: Business Litigation, Construction Law, Employment and Labor Law, Product Liability and Transportation. Each practice group-specific attorney directory provides a state-by-state directory that includes complete attorney profiles from each member firm, comprehensive bios and overview of representative… Continue Reading
A special to USLAW NETWORK and USLAW DigiKnow By Karen Painter Randall, Connell Foley LLP, Roseland, New Jersey On March 3, 2015, a judicial panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit heard oral arguments regarding a challenge by Wyndham Worldwide Corp. (“Wyndham”) against the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”)… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK, an international organization of full practice law firms with roots in civil litigation, announces the launch of LawMobile powered by USLAW NETWORK, a fully customizable education program that delivers training, information and instruction on some of today’s hottest legal topics, jurisdictional differences and legal decisions. “We are excited… Continue Reading
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Jan. 9, 2015 – South American law firm, Allende Bascunan & Cia. Ltd., based in Santiago, Chile, has joined USLAW NETWORK as USLAW’s representative member firm in Chile. USLAW NETWORK is an international network of defense-based law firms. “We are pleased to welcome Felipe (Bascunan) and… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK is pleased to announce that S-E-A, Ltd., USLAW's 10-year Corporate Partner for Forensic Engineering, has agreed to also be USLAW's Official Legal Visualization Services sponsor. S-E-A offers the unique combination of 44 years of forensic engineering expertise with cutting-edge technology that will lend credibility and offer clarity… Continue Reading
In the shadows of the world’s largest financial and media market – New York – general counsel, business and legal leaders and outside counsel from across the country recently gathered for the USLAW General Counsel Global Symposium, Professional Liability Exchange and Employment & Labor Law Exchange, respectively, in Jersey City,… Continue Reading
Date announced, registration now open USLAW NETWORK, Inc. will host the inaugural General Counsel Global Symposium in Jersey City, N.J., on June 16, 2014. The event is open to the first 50 general counsel who register. “USLAW is producing the General Counsel Global Symposium to provide a forum to… Continue Reading
Shanghai based DUAN & DUAN Law Firm, one of China’s pre-eminent law firms serving businesses and individuals for over 20 years, has joined USLAW NETWORK as its Chinese affiliate member firm. Continue Reading
