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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Commercial Contracts
InsightsIn cases where the COVID-19 pandemic or government measures disrupt commercial contracts, it is necessary to carefully analyze the state of affairs to determine the appropriate remedy.
Think Twice About Using an Arbitration Clause in Your Contracts
InsightsOne reason some businesses include an arbitration clause in their contracts is their belief that by removing a party’s right to sue and forcing that party to initiate costly arbitration, you will deter that party from pursuing claims against you.
Energy: 2020 Post-Election Analysis Issue-by-Issue
InsightsOne of the noteworthy moments of the recent Presidential campaign came in the candidates’ last debate, when Vice President Biden” commented that he would transition away from the oil industry and that it has to be replaced by renewable energy over time.
Bradley Counsel Clarence Webster Appointed to Mississippi Bar Complaint Tribunal
NewsBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP counsel Clarence Webster III has been appointed to the Mississippi Bar Complaint Tribunal. Appointed by the Mississippi Supreme Court, he will begin serving a three-year term on Jan. 1, 2021.
Bradley Counsel Connie Lewis Lensing Named Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser by AFP Memphis
NewsConnie Lewis Lensing, counsel in the Nashville office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, has been named the 2020 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Memphis Chapter.
Butler Snow LLP Attorney Christopher Morris Joins International Association of Defense Counsel
NewsButler Snow LLP attorney Christopher D. Morris has accepted an invitation to join the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests.
Leading Employment and Class Action Litigator William J. Anthony Joins Blank Rome in New York
NewsBlank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that William J. Anthony has joined the Firm’s New York office as a partner in the Labor & Employment and Class Action Defense groups.
Tru Kids Brands™ Expands Global Leadership Team
NewsTru Kids Brands™, parent of the Toys”R”Us® brand announced the appointment of Anand Shah as General Counsel.
Revlon Avoids Bankruptcy After Getting Bondholder Support
NewsRevlon released that enough bondholders had taken part in its debt restructuring program for the cosmetics maker to stave off bankruptcy.
Amazon Sues Two Influencers for Peddling Counterfeit Goods on Instagram and Tiktok
NewsTwo influencers allegedly teamed up with nearly a dozen third-party sellers to advertise, promote and facilitate the sale of counterfeit luxury goods on Amazon, according to a lawsuit the company filed Thursday.
Purdue’s Massive Opioid Settlement is Tangled in a Bankruptcy Court Fight
NewsPurdue Pharma’s massive settlement over claims that it helped spark the opioid crisis is facing pushback in federal court, creating a potential stumbling block for the landmark deal.
Brook V. Robertson Joins Bradley’s Birmingham Office as Real Estate Associate
NewsBrook V. Robertson has joined Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP in Birmingham as an associate in the Real Estate Practice Group.
Perry Law P.C. Earns Consecutive Honors in Best Law Firms Listing
NewsDallas-based Perry Law P.C. has earned recognition in the annual Best Law Firms guide for a second year in a row. The 2021 listing is published by U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America
Dallas Trial Firm Sargent Law Among 2021 Best Law Firms
NewsThe publishers of U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America have recognized Sargent Law in the Best Law Firms 2021 listing, a prestigious legal guide that highlights the nation’s top law firms.
Orsinger Nelson Downing & Anderson Recognized in 2021 Best Law Firms
NewsThe publishers of U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America have recognized boutique family law firm Orsinger Nelson Downing & Anderson (ONDA) in its annual Best Law Firms listing.
Hanzo Receives Grant From The Sustainable Innovation Fund with Innovate UK
NewsHanzo to tackle the increased “people risk” that dynamic and unmoderated content on collaboration platforms poses to organisations after the massive pandemic-induced shift to work-from-home.
David Berdan Appointed General Counsel of the USPTO
NewsThe United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced the appointment of David L. Berdan as its new General Counsel.
Sterling Brown Agrees to $750K Settlement with City of Milwaukee
NewsMilwaukee Bucks guard Sterling Brown has agreed to a $750,000 settlement with the city of Milwaukee, nearly three years after he was tased by an officer during a run-in with police over a parking violation.
Zoom Reaches Settlement with FTC Over Misleading Security Practices
NewsThe Federal Trade Commission reached a settlement with Zoom to resolve allegations that the company engaged in misleading security practices.
Swiss Bank Julius Baer Agrees to Pay $79M Settlement for Role In FIFA Corruption Scandal
News“A Swiss bank implicated in FIFA corruption investigations said Monday it has agreed to a settlement in principle with the US Department of Justice and set aside $79.7 million to pay expected fines.
