Becker Glynn is proud to congratulate its long-time client, the Hochschild family, on their agreement to sell their 50.01% controlling stake in Cementos Pacasmayo SAA (NYSE: CPAC; BVL: CPACASC1), a leading Peruvian producer of cement and building materials, to Swiss cement group Holcim, for approximately US$1.5 billion. More details of the transaction can be found here. The transaction is subject …
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Baker Sterchi Member Megan Stumph-Turner recently appeared as a guest on The Legal Growth Podcast, hosted by Aaron Fulk. The podcast explores strategies, challenges and experiences shaping the future of law firms.
During the episode, titled “Megan Stumph-Turner on Authentic Growth, Humor in Law, and Navigating AI’s Ethical Edge,” Stumph-Turner discussed professional growth, the importance of auth…
On December 16, 2025, the Eleventh Circuit lifted the injunction that had blocked Treasury from enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) against members of the National Small Business Association. The court held that the CTA constitutionally regulates economic activity by requiring certain entities to disclose beneficial ownership information to FinCEN. The decision reverses a 2024 district …
Charles Russell Speechlys has advised FIRST, a global leader in event marketing and brand experiences, and its shareholders on the sale of the group to Encore, a global leader in event production and technology.
Our team supported FIRST and its shareholders from the outset of the process, assisting with preparation and readiness activities before leading on the execution of the transaction to a s…
San Diego-based law firm Higgs Fletcher & Mack (HFM) has launched a new White-Collar Crime & Regulatory Enforcement Defense Practice Group, further expanding the firm’s comprehensive service offerings. The launch comes amid heightened regulatory scrutiny across the financial and healthcare sectors, with growing enforcement risk for licensed professionals and institutions involving complia…
Business Law Today has begun releasing a three part article co-authored by Thomas Rutledge with Christina Houston (DLA Piper), Robert Keatinge (Holland & Hart), and Jim Wheaton (William and Mary Law). The first part reviews FinCEN’s Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs) and the soon to be effective nonfinanced Residential Real Estate transfer reporting rules. The title is “What Fresh Hell Can Thi…
Kilimall International Limited secured our services after a Court without jurisdiction to address certain employment disputes awarded the Claimant KES. 2,625,000 in Mavoko CMCC ELRC No. 16 of 2020. We challenged the legality of the judicial decision; however, in the interest of justice and flexible labour courts practices, the Claimant was allowed to file a fresh case, in this case (Nairobi ELRCC …
O'Bang Law's client, then serving as a Financial Controller at DHL Supply Chain Kenya Limited-Kasarani, was terminated from her role for allegedly being in contravention of her employer’s, DHL’s (Respondent), Conflict of Interest policies. This was despite the Client making the necessary disclosures, which were of less risk to the interest of the business. Furthermore, at this stage, the employer …
Over the past month, Baker Sterchi’s Kansas City office collected coats, scarves, hats, gloves and cash donations for its annual winter weather accessories drive benefiting Garfield Elementary School. For over 10 years, Baker Sterchi has partnered with Garfield, supporting students through volunteer reading programs, school supply donations and seasonal drives. Thank you to everyone at Baker Sterc…
Morrison Mahoney Partner Scott Burke and Associate Sarah Mondo recently secured a Motion to Dismiss at Suffolk Superior Court on behalf of their client, a law firm.
Plaintiffs alleged the decedent had engaged the law firm to make changes to her existing will. However, prior to the execution of this will, the decedent passed away. Plaintiffs allege that they were to be third-party beneficiaries un…