Archive for July, 2020
New York May Soon Enact Contact Tracing Law
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A bill regulating the use of contact tracing data has moved its way through both chambers of the New York State legislature.
Weatherford Appoints General Counsel and CCO
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Weatherford International has recruited Scott Weatherholt as executive vice president, general counsel and chief compliance officer (CCO).
Burger King Has Its Way: Vegan Whopper Class Action Suit Dismissed
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A class action lawsuit that claimed Burger King Corporation’s advertising deceived customers by making a ‘presumption’ that its plant-based “Impossible Whopper” patties would be cooked on different grills than those used to cook meats was dismissed.
General Counsel Comp: In-House Bonuses Soaring Sky High (2020)
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While a great number of people believe that in-house lawyers earn less than their Biglaw counterparts, top in-house attorneys — the general counsel of America’s largest companies — often earn sums that exceed Biglaw partner pay.
Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton Partner Among Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers
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Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP entertainment and business litigation partner Lauren Kilgore has been selected to Billboard magazine’s 2020 listing of the nation’s leading music attorneys.
Texas Bankruptcy Law Firm Forshey Prostok Welcomes Deirdre Carey Brown
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Forshey Prostok L.L.P. is proud to announce the addition of Deirdre Carey Brown, pllc, as a Partner in the firm’s Houston office.
Texas Bankruptcy Law Firm Forshey Prostok L.L.P. Adds Additional Firepower
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The complex bankruptcy and restructuring law firm Forshey Prostok L.L.P. is pleased to announce the addition of Michael D. “Mickey” Ricketts as Of Counsel in the firm’s Fort Worth headquarters.
Akerman Welcomes Mark Lichtenstein to Bankruptcy and Reorganization Practice Group in New York
junaid-odubekoAkerman LLP welcomes Mark Lichtenstein to the firm’s Bankruptcy and Reorganization Practice Group. Lichtenstein brings extensive experience working with corporate and distressed assets, particularly while resolving restructurings and bankruptcy matters on behalf of private equity firms, financial institutions, and hedge funds
Bradley Partner Junaid Odubeko Accepted to ABA Section of Litigation’s Diverse Leaders Academy
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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Nashville partner Junaid Odubeko has been accepted to the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Litigation’s Diverse Leaders Academy (DLA).
Dan Geyser Reveals Decision Behind Joining ADJ with Texas Lawbook
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U.S. Supreme Court and Federal Appellate Practice Chair Dan Geyser recently spoke with Texas Lawbook about his past success as a solo practitioner and what ultimately motivated him to join Texas appellate powerhouse Alexander Dubose & Jefferson.
Greensfelder Named among ‘Healthiest Employers’ in St. Louis
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Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., has been named a finalist in the St. Louis Business Journal’s 2020 list of the “Healthiest Employers” in St. Louis. The firm is the only law firm among the 24 finalists across all categories.
Bradley Attorneys Appointed to ABA Section of Litigation Leadership Positions
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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP attorneys Dylan C. Black, Tiffany J. deGruy, Tiffany Graves, Robert Emmett Poundstone IV, Anne Marie Seibel, and Ethan T. Tidmore have been appointed to new leadership roles with the ABA Section of Litigation for 2020-2021.
Prudential Financial General Counsel Tim Harris to Retire in 2020
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Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) announced today that Tim Harris, executive vice president and general counsel, has decided to retire after a long and successful career.
Courts Continue to Analyze How COVID-19 Orders Affect Private Party Rights
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Three recent decisions demonstrate how the legal landscape continues rapidly to change and evolve in response to COVID-19. These decisions highlight certain developing uncertainties in the law, including the impact of COVID-19-related executive and administrative orders on the rights of private parties.
Indianapolis Attorney Convicted of OWI Suspended for 90 Days
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An Indianapolis attorney has been suspended for 90 days with automatic reinstatement following his conviction of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and several violations of the Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct.
Abusive Communications Are Not Acceptable in the C-Suite or On the Plant Floor
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In recent weeks, because of the remoteness of our work forces, we have seen an increased incidence of abusive written communications between employees.
2020 Definitive Risk & Compliance Benchmark Report
Insight
Discover the trends and behaviors that influence program effectiveness.
Survey Finds Animal Care a Ripe Target for Private Equity, Even Amid COVID-19
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Pet owners’ love for their animals, along with the impact of COVID-19, are among the reasons decision-makers feel bullish about the future of private equity and animal care, according to a new survey of 100 industry leaders conducted by Katten.
Redgrave LLP Welcomes Vanessa Barsanti as a Partner in Los Angeles
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Redgrave LLP, the premier law firm focusing exclusively on eDiscovery and information law, is proud to announce that Vanessa Barsanti has joined the Firm as a Partner in Los Angeles from Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
Ohio Governor Seeks Repeal of ‘Tainted’ Nuclear Bailout
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Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday shifted gears and called on the Ohio General Assembly to repeal the law that would provide a $1 billion bailout of two nuclear power plants on Lake Erie, given revelations about the alleged $60 million bribery scheme that led to its passage.
