Ex-Biglaw Partner Accused of ‘Shaking His Behind’ at Opposing Counsel Escapes Sanction
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A federal judge in Houston has ruled that there is no need to sanction a former BigLaw lawyer after a motion accusing him of ‘shaking his behind’ at a mediation went viral.
Albertsons Names New EVP, General Counsel
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Albertsons Cos. has hired Juliette Pryor as EVP and general counsel, and she will join the company’s senior leadership team, effective June 15. Pryor joins Albertsons from Cox Enterprises, where she is general counsel and corporate secretary, a role she has held for nearly four years.
Greensfelder Recognized by BTI Consulting Group as ‘Midsize Heavyweight’ Firm
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BTI Consulting Group has named Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., among the top “midsize heavyweight” law firms that “bring the same level of confidence and reliability as the big firms.” The list was announced May 6, 2020.
Court Orders Restaurant Company to Allow Worker to Wear Face Covering
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A woman who works at Dallas’ R+D Kitchen will be allowed to wear a face covering at work, following a ruling by a Dallas County district court.
Steven Mroczkowski Appointed Vice-Chair of ISBA Construction Law Section Council
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Dykema announced that Steven Mroczkowski was appointed to serve as Vice-Chair of the ISBA Construction Law Section Council and as a Member of the ISBA Commercial Banking, Collections & Bankruptcy Law Section Council for 2020-21.
10 Contract Management KPIs Every Org. Needs
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A lot of organizations we speak with are looking for ways to improve the performance of their contracts and contracting process. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to establish key performance indicators.
Appellate Court Reverses $13 Million Gender Discrimination Verdict
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The California Court of Appeal reversed a blockbuster $13 million judgment that was entered against UCLA in favor of one of its former professors of medicine, Dr. Lauren Pinter-Brown. Dr. Pinter-Brown sued for alleged gender discrimination and unlawful retaliation.
Chipotle’s Record $25 Million Fine Sends Tough Message as the Restaurant Industry Begins Reopening
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Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. agreed to pay a $25 million criminal fine, the largest ever in a food safety case, to resolve criminal charges related to the company’s involvement in foodborne illness outbreaks that sickened more than 1,100 people between 2015 and 2018.
Ten Tips on Handling a Virtual Evidentiary Hearing Before a Regulatory Agency
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“A virtual hearing can be challenging for any regulatory lawyer. It requires relying on technology more than ever to advocate for clients. It can feel like talking to an empty room, even if you’re on camera.
U.S. Coast Guard Appoints its First Female Chief Counsel
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The U.S. Coast Guard has named Rear Adm. Melissa Bert to the post of judge advocate general and chief counsel. Bert is the first woman to hold the service’s top legal position.
Akerman Announces New York Office Managing Partner Appointment
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Akerman LLP announced Alan Cohen, Chair of the Real Estate Finance Practice, and Matthew Steinberg, Deputy Chair of the Labor and Employment Practice Group, have been appointed co-managing partners of Akerman’s New York office.
Stroock Leads Coalition of Law Firms, Legal Aid Organizations to Launch Small Business Legal Relief Alliance
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In an effort to provide substantive legal counsel to the New York businesses and organizations most directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, together with partner law firms and legal aid organizations, has launched the Small Business Legal Relief Alliance (SBLRA).
Sidley Austin’s Penny Reid, General Counsel and Partner, Received the Recipient of the 2019-2020 Outstanding Mentor Award
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Sidley Austin is pleased to announce that Penny Reid, general counsel and partner in the law firm’s Dallas office, has been selected by the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers as the recipient of the 2019-2020 Outstanding Mentor Award.
Chamberlain Hrdlicka Appoints New National Leader of State and Local Tax Practice
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Chamberlain Hrdlicka is pleased to announce that it has named Philadelphia-based Shareholder Jennifer Karpchuk as co-chair of the firm’s State and Local Tax Controversy and Planning practice.
Master Class – Conflicts of Interest
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Save the date on May 14 for our upcoming Master Class on Conflicts of Interest, and hear from leading COI experts Jeff Kaplan and Rebecca Walker, partners of Kaplan & Walker LLP.
The Emerging Hydrogen Economy
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Hydrogen is gaining increasing prominence as a key element in the future global energy mix. In a recent report hydrogen is considered to have the potential to generate US$140 billion per year of revenue in the United States alone by 2030.
Can’t Make Bail, Sit in Jail Even Longer Thanks to Coronavirus
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With courts across the country, largely closed by the coronavirus, defendants recently charged with felonies can expect long waits for justice. Whether they spend that time in a possibly virus-infested jail cell or at home depends on where they get arrested.
Former Alabama Senate Candidate’s Lawyer Arrested in Gainesville
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An attorney that once represented former Alabama Chief Justice and Senate candidate, Roy Moore, was arrested Thursday night in Gainesville.
Lawyer Likely Can’t Defend Clients on Related Criminal Charges
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A New York lawyer representing two clients in separate but related criminal matters faces a ‘likely unwaivable’ conflict of interest based on the facts presented.
NY Taps Crypto Fraud Expert As General Counsel
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Richard Weber has been named to the position of general counsel at the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), according to an announcement from Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Lacewell.
