Chris Lemons joins Chamberlain Hrdlicka’s Houston Office as Associate
NewsChris Lemons recently joined the Houston office of the national law firm, Chamberlain Hrdlicka, as an associate in the Commercial Litigation practice.
Raed Abilmouna Joins Chamberlain Hrdlicka’s Houston Office as an Associate
NewsRaed “Ray” Abilmouna recently joined the Houston office of national law firm, Chamberlain Hrdlicka, as an associate on the Labor & Employment team.
Nine Bradley Partners Named to 2020 Who’s Who Legal: Construction
NewsBradley Arant Boult Cummings partners Jim Archibald, Axel Bolvig, Ian Faria, Jon Paul Hoelscher, Douglas Patin, J. David Pugh, William Purdy, E. Mabry Rogers and Robert Symon have been listed in the 2020 edition of Who’s Who Legal: Construction.
PPP Borrowers May Need Prior SBA Approval for Change in Ownership Transactions
InsightsUnder new guidance from the Small Business Administration (SBA) certain PPP borrowers may be required to seek prior consent from the SBA for a change in ownership of equity or sale of assets.
BBAM Vincent Cannon General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer
NewsBBAM Limited Partnership announced the appointment of Vincent Cannon to the role of General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer.
Chester County Judge Misused Campaign Contributions for Gambling and Personal Benefit
NewsThe 45th Investigating Statewide Grand Jury announced charges against a Chester County magisterial district judge for using $4,000 in campaign contributions for personal benefit.
$56M Settlement with Columbia Gas Over Merrimack Valley Gas Explosions Approved
NewsA $56 million settlement that requires the natural gas utility found responsible for a series of explosions and fires in Massachusetts in 2018 has been approved by the state Department of Public Utilities.
Broward Attorneys Face Charges in Scheme to Steal Foreclosure Surplus Checks
NewsTwo Broward attorneys were arrested this week for their involvement in a nearly $750,000 fraud scheme to rip off unsuspecting victims of foreclosure surplus checks.
Jonathan L. Lewis Joins Lowenstein as Antitrust Partner in D.C. Office
NewsJonathan L. Lewis has joined Lowenstein Sandler as a partner in the firm’s Antitrust & Trade Regulation practice group. He will be based in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office.
Lawyer’s False and Inflammatory Accusations Leads to Suspension
NewsThe Ohio Supreme Court today suspended a Lucas County attorney for two years, with six months stayed, for levying false and inflammatory accusations against opposing attorneys, a magistrate, parties in two of his cases, and disciplinary officials hearing the complaints against him.
Argo Hires New General Counsel
NewsArgo Group announced the appointment of Allison Kiene to serve as the company’s general counsel.
Class Settlement of Florida Hospital Overcharge Suit Approved
NewsMayo Clinic Jacksonville and a proposed class of 371 patients it treated for motor vehicle accident injuries received preliminary approval of a settlement involving claims the health-care provider overcharged them.
Biglaw Firm Resolves Pay Bias Claim Over Bonuses Paid at Predecessor Firm
NewsAfter a routine compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), Locke Lord LLP voluntarily entered into a conciliation agreement to resolve allegations of pay discrimination at its Providence, Rhode Island, office.
E-Discovery Day is Coming on December 3, 2020
EducationThe 6th annual celebration of e-discovery is bigger and better than ever.
Barnes & Thornburg Adds Marcantonio Barnes to M&A Group in Washington, D.C.
NewsBarnes & Thornburg has added Marcantonio W. Barnes as a partner in its Washington, D.C. office, where he will lead the development of the D.C. Corporate practice group, while advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, technology transactions, and federal contracts.
53 Bradley Attorneys Recognized in 2021 Benchmark Litigation
News53 Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP partners have been recognized in the 2021 edition of Benchmark Litigation, which also listed Bradley as a “highly recommended” firm. The firm was ranked Tier 1 nationally for Product Liability and Recall.
Johnson & Johnson to Pay $100M in Baby Powder Settlement
NewsJohnson & Johnson will pay out over $100 million to settle more than 1000 lawsuits that claim the pharmaceutical giant’s baby powder caused cancer.
Baltimore Attorney Facing Federal Indictment for Attempted Extortion
NewsA federal grand jury has indicted Stephen L. Snyder, age 72, of Miami Beach, Florida, on the federal charges of attempted extortion and interstate travel and use of an interstate facility to carry on unlawful activity, also known as the Travel Act.
Hourigan Names CFO, General Counsel
NewsRichmond-based commercial construction and development firm Hourigan has hired David Ryan as chief financial officer and Kelley Holland as general counsel.
Quincy Jury Awards $411M in Verdict for Paralyzed Gadsden County Veteran
NewsA $411.7 million verdict was returned for a veteran paralyzed in a 45-vehicle interstate pileup in 2018.
