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Retired Appellate Justice Joe Morris Joins Hankinson LLP in Dallas
DALLAS – Appellate justice Joseph B. Morris, who served on the Dallas 5th District Court of Appeals from 1992 until his retirement in December 2012, has joined Dallas’ Hankinson LLP as Of Counsel.
In his new position, Justice Morris is working with Hankinson LLP’s appellate lawyers to provide increased value for firm clients at all stages of the litigation and appeals process. He also works in the firm's arbitration practice, with…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Helps Organize And Moderate Color Of Justice Program In Ch …
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina helped organize and moderate the Color of Justice Program held at the Charleston School of Law on Saturday October 27th 2012 in Charleston, SC. The Color of Justice is a program sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division of the South Carolina Bar and dedicated to introducing middle and high school students to the legal profession in a full…
Al Ellis to Receive MLK Justice Award from Dallas Bar Association
Al Ellis, Of Counsel at Sommerman & Quesada, L.L.P., will be honored by the Dallas Bar Association at the 21st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon as the recipient of the 2013 Martin Luther King Jr. Justice Award at a noon luncheon on Monday, January 21, at The Belo Mansion (2101 Ross Avenue in downtown Dallas). The event is open to the public.
The award is presented to local leaders whose…
South Holland Mayoral Candidate “Judge Mike” Stuttley Opens the New Season of Ch …
CHICAGO –Jeffery M. Leving, revered family law attorney and nationally esteemed fathers’ advocate, will open the new season of his television show, “Chicago Counterpoint” on CAN-TV/Ch.21 with retired juvenile court judge and family lawyer Michael W. Stuttley at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, January 8th. Viewers can call the studio with questions and comments concerning the crucial policies needed for our communities at (312) 738-1060, or stream live at: http://cantv.org/live.
“Judge Mike”…
Government Mandates Could Cost Employers Huge Penalties
Business Attorney Christopher Ezold Warns That Ignorance of Health Privacy Issues Could Cause Major Problems in 2013
Philadelphia — Employers who ignore or are partially compliant with health care privacy issues could face greater government scrutiny and fines, says top Philadelphia attorney Christopher Ezold (www.ezoldlaw.com).
This new focus on compliance applies to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical…
Troy G. Rosasco Appointed Adjunct Professor at St. John’s University School of L …
Troy G. Rosasco, a Senior Partner at the law firm Turley, Redmond, Rosasco & Rosasco, LLP, has been appointed Adjunct Professor of Law at St. John’s University School of Law. Mr. Rosasco will teach a new course during the spring semester called “Protective Legislation for Workers,” which will cover Workers’ Compensation law and Social Security Disability claims.
Mr. Rosasco concentrates his practice on workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability, long-term disability…
Registration Open for 2nd First Nations Conference on Sustainable Buildings and …
Edmonton, AB | December 19, 2012
The Sustainable Buildings Consortium has opened registration for the second annual First Nations Conference on Sustainable Buildings and Communities, held February 27-28, 2013 at the River Cree Resort in Edmonton, Alberta.
In response to the ongoing crisis regarding sustainability and infrastructure in First Nations communities, a contributing factor fueling the current Idle No More movement, the Conference will bring together a diverse group of delegates to…
Bilzin Sumberg Partner Howard E. Nelson Named Chairman of the City Of Fort Laude …
Miami, FL – December 18, 2012 – Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP announced that Environmental Group Chair and partner, Howard E. Nelson, has been named Chairman of the City of Fort Lauderdale Code Enforcement Board, the body that hears and decides cases of alleged building code violations. Mr. Nelson has been a member of the Board since 2008.
As Chair of Bilzin Sumberg's Environmental Practice, Mr. Nelson has over…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Helps Present Program To American Bar Association Young La …
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina helped present the Color of Justice Program during the Affiliate Showcase portion of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Fall Meeting In Charleston, SC on Saturday October 20th 2012. The Affiliate Showcase portion of the conference had a purpose of showing what different affiliates or local bars were doing as far as community service projects. There were…
Koontz & Associates Law Firm Celebrates One-Year Anniversary in Sarasota, Florid …
SARASOTA, FL – December marks the one-year anniversary of Koontz & Associates, PL, a Sarasota, Florida-based law firm focusing on residential and commercial real estate transactions, federal and state tax law, and business law, among other areas of practice.
“Thanks to our great clients, dedicated staff, and family and friends, we are proud to announce this important business milestone,” said Attorney and Certified Public Accountant Jo Ann Koontz. “We are grateful…
Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Brickell-Downtown Donates 13 Police Bicycles to the C …
The holidays came early this year for 13 City of Miami bicycle police officers who received a new set of wheels through a public-private partnership between the City of Miami and the Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Brickell-Downtown. The hotel underwrote the $8,500 purchase of 13 new patrol bikes for the city’s police department in support of the not-for-profit H.E.L.P. Fund (Help Equip Law-enforcement Personnel).
The H.E.L.P. Fund was initiated…
Dallas Attorney, Mediator Deborah Hankinson Addresses Appellate Judges Conferenc …
DALLAS – Dallas attorney and mediator Deborah Hankinson, founder of the appellate law firm Hankinson LLP, recently was invited to participate in a panel discussion about how appellate lawyers can best frame the issues in their cases during the Appellate Judges Education Institute 2012 Summit in New Orleans.
Ms. Hankinson, a former Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas and the Texas 5th District Court of Appeals in Dallas, joined the…
Data Protection Foundation (Stiftung Datenschutz) Advisory Board Election
The CDU/CSU and FDP have nominated their candidates for the Supervisory Board: SPD and the Green Party decided not to present nominees.
In July 2012, the Bundestag voted in favour of establishing a data protection foundation, „Stiftung Datenschutz“. The foundation is responsible for developing data protection measures in close cooperation with the private sector, data protection experts and members of civil society. Once established, it should function as a consumer organisation…
Orange County Estate Planning Attorney Darlynn Morgan Is Selected as a 2013 Top …
Newport Beach, CA, December 11, 2012 – Darlynn Morgan, founder of Morgan Law Group, an estate planning law firm in Newport Beach, Calif., has been selected as a ‘2013 Top Rated Lawyer” by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell. Ms. Morgan’s selection comes after being awarded Martindale-Hubbell’s AV® Preeminent™ rating for her exemplary work ethic and ethical standards.
“I am honored to receive this distinguished award from such a recognized company…
Bilzin Sumberg Recognized As A Top-Tier Law Firm By U.S. News And Best Lawyers® …
Miami, FL - Bilzin Sumberg is pleased to announce that U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers' 2013 "Best Law Firms" ranked the firm as a top tier law firm in the Miami Metropolitan Area in 16 practice areas.
The "Best Law Firms" rankings are based on client evaluations and peer reviews from leading attorneys. Bilzin Sumberg has been ranked consecutively as a "Best Law Firm" since the report's…
McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing Adds Dallas Associate
DALLAS – The Family Law firm of McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, L.L.P., is pleased to welcome Holly Eckert as an associate in the firm’s Dallas office.
“Holly is an exceptionally talented attorney whose expertise in Family Law matters will benefit our clients and our firm,” says McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing founding partner Mike McCurley. “We are very happy she is joining our team.”
Ms. Eckert’s practice is focused…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Helps With American Bar Association Voter Project At High …
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina Evan Guthrie Law Firm helped with the American Bar Association American Voter Project roll out at West Ashley High School in Charleston, SC on Friday October 19th 2012. The event was the public service project component of the ABA Young Lawyers Division Fall Meeting held in Charleston, SC in October of 2012. The purpose of the event was…
Godwin Lewis PC Announces New Shareholders in Dallas
DALLAS – Texas trial and appellate firm Godwin Lewis PC is pleased to announce the promotion of Senior Attorneys Timothy Alford and W. Ira Bowman to Shareholders, effective Jan. 1, 2013.
Additionally, firm Associates Laci Myers and Alexandra Stravinsky have been promoted to Senior Attorneys.
“These fine attorneys possess the skills, commitment and passion that sets this firm apart. We are very pleased to offer these promotions to this group of…
Kerry Peck Donation Supports Chicago-Kent College of Law Scholarship Recipients
CHICAGO, IL -- Kerry Peck and Peck Bloom, LLC recently sponsored the IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law Alumni Association 35th Annual Awards and Recognition Luncheon. The event is held every year to recognize alumni and friends of the College. Recipients are considered leaders in their field or serve Chicago-Kent and the legal community. The 2012 recognition luncheon was held on November 15 at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court,…
Gardere Partners Honored in 2012 ‘Who’s Who in Energy’
HOUSTON – Three partners from Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, one of the most respected full-service law firms in the Southwest, have earned selection to the 2012 “Who’s Who in Energy” listing. Timothy M. Spear joins two-time honorees Geoffrey H. Bracken and N.L. “Larry” Stevens III on the exclusive list of energy industry leaders.
Compiled by the editors of the Houston Business Journal and its sister publications in Dallas, Denver, St. Louis,…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Presents Estate Planning And Probate Class At Daniel Islan …
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina Evan Guthrie Law Firm taught an estate planning and probate class at Daniel Island Library on Daniel Island in Charleston, SC on Tuesday October 16th 2012. The class was open to the general public and was offered by the library and the Evan Guthrie Law Firm at no cost. This was the second time that attorney Evan Guthrie…
Shackelford, Melton & McKinley Adds Commercial Transactions Attorney in Dallas
DALLAS – The business and entertainment law firm Shackelford, Melton & McKinley, LLP, is pleased to announce the addition of commercial transactions partner Scott Conrad in the firm’s Dallas office.
Mr. Conrad’s practice is focused on public and private financial institutions in structuring, negotiating and documenting energy, real estate and commercial credit facilities. A Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent-rated attorney, Mr. Conrad represents real estate entities in their acquisition, disposition and leasing activities,…
A to Z Partner Sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice
California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye installed Dennis LaRochelle, a partner with Arnold LaRochelle Mathews VanConas & Zirbel LLP (A to Z Law), as vice president of the California statewide chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, CAL-ABOTA, recently at the organization’s annual convention in Hawaii.
"It was quite an honor to meet and be sworn in by the Chief Justice. Her willingness to take time out of her…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Speaks To Law Education Class Students At Fort Dorchester …
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina spoke to the law education class at Fort Dorchester High School in North Charleston, SC on Wednesday Oct 10th 2012. The law education class is a semester long high school course that covers many aspects of law and teaches from the “Street Law” text book. Fort Dorchester High is a school in the Dorchester County District 2 School…
A Day 26/11 that cannot be forgotten by Citizens of India Today
The National Law Day is celebrated every year on the twenty- sixth day of November to honour the 207 eminent members of the Constituent Assembly who are considered the founding fathers of the Constitution of India.
Every citizen in India today knows for sure that the Constitution is supreme and the Fundamental Rights guaranteed under it indeed are sacrosanct. The evolutionary stages of the Constitution started from Minto Morley Reforms…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Makes Estate Planning And Probate Presentation For Charles …
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina made an estate planning and probate presentation at Summerville Estates Retirement Community In Summerville, SC on Friday October 5th 2012. Summerville Estates Gracious Retirement Living is an independent community that offers amenities such as home-cooked meals, game night, on-site management teams, special excursions to cultural events, day trips, museums, and other places of interest. Summerville Estates also has…
Former Houston Texans Punter Sues Over Injury Caused by Reliant Stadium Field
HOUSTON – A former punter for the National Football League’s Houston Texans has filed a state district court lawsuit against the owners and managers of Reliant Stadium based on claims that the stadium’s poor field conditions caused him to suffer a career-threatening leg injury.
Brett Hartmann was the NFL’s leading rookie punter when the Texans played the Atlanta Falcons on Dec. 4, 2011. In the game’s closing moments, Mr. Hartmann was…
Bilzin Sumberg Attorney Pierre Gooding Elected To Dade County Bar Association Yo …
Miami, FL – Bilzin Sumberg Litigation attorney, Pierre Gooding, has been elected as a member of the 2012-2014 Board of Directors of the Dade County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section (DCBA/YLS). Mr. Gooding will also co-chair the organization's Rainmakers and Homeless Outreach committees. In these capacities he will be responsible for promoting and participating in the Section’s signature events, including the Annual DCBA Judicial Reception and Bids for Kids, and…
Dallas Bar Association Hosts Diversity Summit
The Dallas Bar Association will host the DBA Diversity Summit on Thursday, November 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Pavilion at the Belo Mansion. Robert J. Grey, Jr., of Hunton & Williams LLP, and Executive Director of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity will give the opening address and Roland S. Martin, CNN Guest Correspondent, will be the luncheon speaker.
The purpose of the summit is to promote…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Helps With Estate Planning And Wills Clinic For Charleston …
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina helped provide free wills and estate planning advice for a wills clinic held by Center For Heirs’ Property Preservation in St. George, SC on Saturday September 29th 2012. The Center For Heirs’ Property Preservation is a non-profit group that assists property owners in the heirs’ property process and holds events such as the wills clinic to prevent heirs’…
New Hires at AZA Boost Firm’s Intellectual Property, Energy Litigation Practices …
HOUSTON – The complex commercial litigation and intellectual property boutique Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing P.C., or AZA, is continuing to grow with the addition of two experienced attorneys in Houston.
Commercial business litigator Megan Bibb and intellectual property lawyer Kyril Talanov will help bolster AZA’s existing work for clients in complex commercial litigation and intellectual property law.
“Megan and Kyril are excellent attorneys who are perfectly suited to help continue…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Has Estate Planning Article Published In American Bar Asso …
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina had an article published by the American Bar Association Animal Law Committee of The Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section’s Fall 2012 Newsletter. The mission of the ABA TIPS Animal Law Committee is To address all issues concerning the intersection of animals and the law to create a paradigm shift resulting in a just world for all. The…
Scott McElhaney Elected Dallas Bar Association President-Elect
The Dallas Bar Association, a voluntary organization comprised of more than 10,000 lawyers, recently held its Annual Meeting, where the membership elected Scott McElhaney, of Jackson Walker LLP, the President-Elect. Mr. McElhaney will serve as the association’s 105th President in 2014.
Mr. McElhaney was elected to the DBA Board in 2006 and was elected Chair of the Board of Directors in 2010. He has served as Chair of numerous DBA Committees…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Helps With American Bar Association Young Lawyers Voter Re …
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina helped with a voter registration drive as part of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Fall Meeting at West Ashley High School in Charleston, SC on Thursday September 27th 2012. The event was the service project for the quarterly ABA YLD meeting that was held in Charleston in October of 2012. There were several young…
Gardere Honored in 2013 ‘Best Law Firms’ National Rankings
AUSTIN/DALLAS/HOUSTON - Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, one of the most respected full-service law firms in the Southwest, has earned selection to the 2013 “Best Law Firms” list published by U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America.
Compiled by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers®, the annual “Best Law Firms” rankings recognize the nation’s top firms in different practice areas. According to the publishers, Gardere’s selection to…
Amanda Bush Receives Dallas Regional Chamber Young Professional ATHENA Award
Jackson Walker partner Amanda Bush received the 2012 Dallas Regional Chamber Young Professional ATHENA Award on Oct. 25, 2012. She was presented with the award during the organization’s 17th Annual Women’s Business Conference.
The award is given annually to one Dallas-area businesswoman who strives towards professional accomplishment, excels in her field, devotes time and energy to her community, and encourages others to succeed.
Ms. Bush focuses her practice on complex commercial,…
Leeds Law Firm Unveils New Design For One Of The UK’s Longest Established Legal …
A Leeds law firm has announced the launch of a redesigned legal advice website which is thought to be one of the oldest in the UK. The Claims Connection website was first published in 2000 and has undergone a modern redesign to include a seamless mobile device platform. The site, which has just gone live, is owned and managed by Winston Solicitors LLP, a Lexcel accredited law firm authorised and…
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program Announces Pro Bono Awards Recipients
The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP), a joint program of the Dallas Bar Association and Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, hosted the 30th Pro Bono Awards Reception on October 18 at the Belo Mansion, which honored judges, attorneys, law firms, court reporters and legal staff who provide free legal services to indigent residents of Dallas County.
In a 12-month period, volunteers gave over more than 43,000 hours of free legal…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Attends South Carolina Legal Services Neighbor Day In Char …
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina attended the annual Neighbor Day held by the Charleston office of South Carolina Legal Services on Saturday September 22nd 2012. Neighbor Day is an event held every year by legal services to reach out to the local community and raise awareness of the law services that the office can offer. The program was held at the campus of…
MDG Advertising Interactive Infographic Exposes “The Dollars and Senselessness o …
Boca Raton, Fla. – 10/24/12 – Did you know that $5.8 billion will be spent on political campaigning in the U.S. on the 2012 elections? MDG Advertising, a full-service advertising and interactive agency with offices in Boca Raton and New York, just released a visually and factually compelling interactive infographic that reveals the high cost of campaigning and how that outrageous sum could be better spent helping our nation in…
According to Morgan Law Group 1 in 8 U.S. Households Could Owe Estate Tax in 201 …
Newport Beach, CA – October 23, 2012 - LIMRA, the worldwide association of insurance and financial services companies, has just released a report that finds approximately 14.7 million U.S. households - one in eight - face a potential estate tax liability if the estate tax law reverts back as planned to 2001 levels at the end of this year.
The LIMRA report said that Congress would likely consider…
Attorney Laura Anthony to Speak at ClearTrust SEC Hot Topic Breakfast- Small Pub …
Leading securities attorney Laura Anthony to provide overview of JOBS Act opportunities
West Palm Beach, FL – October 24, 2012 – ClearTrust, LLC, an independent, full-service stock transfer agent serving listed, small cap, and private equity issuers has announced that attorney Laura Anthony, founding partner of Legal & Compliance, LLC, will speak on the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act at its November 9 SEC Hot Topic Breakfast. ClearTrust has…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Helps As Judge For Law School Moot Court Competition In Ch …
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina took part in the CSOL 2L Moot Court Competition in Charleston, SC on Saturday September 15th 2012. The contest was an internal competition among second year law students at the law school in Charleston. The case that the students were arguing in the event was about an internet defamation case that had negative implications for one…
Gardere Expands Intellectual Property Practice With Addition of Sarah Paxson in …
DALLAS - Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Sarah M. Paxson as a partner in the Firm’s Dallas office. Ms. Paxson focuses her practice on patent infringement, trade secret and trademark litigation. In addition to providing litigation and litigation avoidance services, she counsels clients on licensing issues and proper development and management of intellectual property assets.
Since September, Gardere has added three experienced IP attorneys, including…
Susan F. Koch Joins Jackson Walker
Jackson Walker is pleased to welcome new attorney Susan Koch. Ms. Koch joins the Health Care group in the Houston office.
Ms. Koch has more than 25 years’ experience working as in house counsel and outside counsel for hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the American Bar Association. Ms. Koch received her B.F.A. from Carnegie Mellon University and her…
David Folsom Appointed to Federal Circuit Advisory Council
David Folsom, a partner at Jackson Walker and former Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, was recently appointed to serve on the Advisory Council to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Effective Oct. 1, 2012, Judge Folsom will serve a three-year term as a member of the prestigious council, which was established to review, study, and make recommendations regarding the…
Texas Attorneys Launch New Resource for Corporate, Government Whistleblowers
Winning team in Texas’ largest Medicaid whistleblower settlement debuts new website
DALLAS – A team of Texas attorneys with decades of courtroom experience has launched the new website Texas Whistleblower (http://www.txwhistleblower.com) to assist government employees and those at private and publicly-traded companies who stand to claim significant financial rewards for reporting unethical business practices by their employers.
Dallas attorneys Tom Melsheimer and Natalie Arbaugh and Austin lawyer Tommy Jacks recently established the…
Brooklyn Lawyer Philip Lights Opens New Office
Brooklyn, New York October 22, 2012 – Brooklyn immigration lawyer Philip Lights has opened up his second office in the popular Brooklyn Heights neighborhood at 16 Court Street, suite 2504, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11241. This is the famous SL Green property known as the tallest office building in Brooklyn. Just blocks from Brooklyn Supreme Court, family court, and criminal court. The office borders on the thriving Metrotech Center, which has such…
Shackelford, Melton & McKinley Adds Noted Aviation Attorney in Dallas
DALLAS – The Dallas law firm of Shackelford, Melton & McKinley, LLP, is pleased to announce the addition of accomplished attorney David G. Mayer as a partner in the firm’s nationally prominent aviation practice.
Mr. Mayer is widely known for his comprehensive expertise in aviation equipment purchases, sales, financing and leasing transactions and structuring. He also represents clients in aviation-related issues involving ownership, operations, maintenance and compliance, transactions and disputes.
In addition…
Animal Globalism: Zoos, Slaughterhouses, and the City in the 19th Century
What characterizes a modern metropolis? Have you ever thought about the zoo or the slaughterhouse as a marker of global economics and culture in metropolitan areas? On October 25, 2012, at 7 p.m., Prof. Dorothee Brantz will discuss the links between the rise of modern metropoles and the emergence of zoological gardens and industrial slaughterhouses. The event will take place at the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) New…
