Archive for October, 2020
Edgewise Therapeutics Appoints John Moore as General Counsel
NewsEdgewise Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing small molecule therapies for musculoskeletal diseases, today announced the appointment of John Moore to the newly created position of General Counsel.
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc., to Pay $1.49M in Settlement of Environmental Violations
NewsContra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton announces a $1,498,750 settlement against New Jersey-based Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (‘Bed Bath & Beyond’) as part of a settlement of a civil environmental prosecution.
Anthem to Pay $594M Share in Pending Blues Plan Antitrust Settlement
NewsAnthem is paying a substantial portion of Blues plans’ tentative antitrust settlement, which is estimated to be nearly $3 billion.
Herbalife Agrees to Pay $123M to Settle Charges Related to 10-Year Bribery Scheme in China
NewsHerbalife Nutrition Ltd.’s (‘Herbalife’) recent settlement of bribery allegations demonstrates the U.S. government’s continuing focus on China and the critical role that board members and senior management of multinationals play in overseeing compliance globally.
Nine Bradley Attorneys in Washington Named to 2019 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
NewsBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP attorneys Lee-Ann Brown, Joshua Dhyani, Anna Lashley, Greg Marshall, Marc Nardone, Andrew Narod, Patrick Quigley, John Parker Sweeney and Jessica Zurlo were named to the 2019 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll.
Partner Michelle J. Shapiro Named Global Vice-Chair of Women’s White Collar Defense Association
NewsArent Fox Government Enforcement & White Collar Partner Michelle J. Shapiro was named Global Vice-Chair of the Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA), a worldwide organization that promotes diversity, provides training, and creates networking opportunities for its more than 2,200 members across 42 chapters.
First National Realty Partners Hires General Counsel
NewsFirst National Realty Partners, a leading private equity real estate firm, is pleased to announce that Zain A. Naqvi has joined the team as General Counsel and Head of Legal.
R.I. Man Admits to Fraudulently Seeking $4.7M in COVID-19 Stimulus Loans
NewsA Middletown, R.I. admitted in federal court in Providence to fraudulently seeking more than $4.7 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgivable loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
FCC Fines Company $37.5M For Spoofing Calls
NewsOn Tuesday the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that it fined Affordable Enterprises of Arizona $37.5 million for making at least 2.3 million illegal spoofed telemarketing calls in a 14-month period starting in 2016 in violation of the Truth in Caller ID Act.
Medical Device Manufacturer Agrees to $18M Settlement on Kickback Scheme
NewsMedical device maker Merit Medical Systems Inc. (MMSI) has agreed to pay $18 million to resolve allegations that it caused the submission of false claims to the Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare programs by paying kickbacks to physicians and hospitals to induce the use of MMSI products.
Akerman Welcomes Russell Marcus to Corporate Practice Group in Fort Lauderdale
NewsAkerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, welcomes Russell Marcus to the firm’s Corporate Practice Group in Fort Lauderdale.
Leigh Jeter Joins Michael Best as Labor & Employment Senior Counsel in Chicago
NewsLeigh Jeter has joined Michael Best LLP as Labor & Employment Senior Counsel in Chicago.
Barnes & Thornburg Adds Patent Attorney Matthew Gibson in Dallas
NewsBarnes & Thornburg has added Matthew S. Gibson as a partner in the Intellectual Property Department in its Dallas office. He is the seventh addition to the Intellectual Property Department this year, and his move follows on the heels of Jerry Harris’ addition to the group in Dallas in August.
Deal-Makers See Better Days Ahead Following Turbulent 2020
ReportSurvey respondents bullish about M&A outlook despite COVID-19, election fears
Airports Authority Names Johnna Spera Senior Vice President and General Counsel
NewsJohnna Spera was appointed senior vice president and general counsel, a position she has held on an interim basis since February.
N.C. Judge First to Favor Policyholders in COVID-19 Closure Lawsuit
NewsA judge in Durham County, North Carolina has handed down what may be the nation’s first dispositive ruling in favor of policyholders in a COVID-19 business-interruption lawsuit.
Portsmouth Lawyer Michael Mearan Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges
NewsFormer Portsmouth, Ohio, city council member and attorney Michael Mearan was arrested today on human trafficking, racketeering and related charges.
Goldman Sachs Agrees to Record $2.9B DOJ Settlement
NewsThe international investment bank Goldman Sachs agreed to pay $2.9 billion and admit wrongdoing for its involvement in the plundering of an economic development fund meant to benefit Malaysia.
Remote Control—How Employers Can Avoid Litigation Disadvantages in the WFH Era
InsightsRemote work is here to stay. The shift from in-person office work to working from home has been dramatic, and the data and commentators suggest it may be permanent.
Helpful Summary of EEOC’s New COVID-19 Guidance
InsightsThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released updated guidance for both employers and employees addressing common questions related to COVID-19 and the federal employment laws.
