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December 3, 2024
Hawkins Parnell & Young partners Christine Mast and Bryan Grantham obtained summary judgment for their attorney-client in a legal malpractice case arising from a high-profile federal criminal trial. The litigation involved allegations of malpractice against a Georgia attorney stemming from the representation of a client convicted of federal crimes in the underlying case. Following an unsuccess…
December 2, 2024
Kochhar & Co. is delighted to introduce its new podcast series, ‘DECODED’, where they simplify complex judgments and explore the latest legal rulings. In the inaugural episode, ‘Indian Labor Laws: Recent Trends Pertaining to Contract Workers’, their Partner, Anirudh Mukherjee, shares valuable insights in response to thought-provoking questions posed by Senior Partner, Reena Asthana Khair. Toge…
December 2, 2024
Lewis Thomason’s shareholders have elected Brad W. Craig, a shareholder from the firm’s Nashville office to the firm’s Board of Directors. Mary Beth White, Kevin Baskette, and Benjamin Jones were also reelected for another two-year term. They join current Board members, Rodney Fields, Janet Hayes, David Garst, Margaret Cooper Roney, and Joseph Clark. Brad Craig is a seasoned litigator representin…
November 27, 2024
Charles Russell Speechlys has advised SAI MedPartners (“SAI”), a global consultancy providing strategic insights and analytics to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, on its acquisition of IDEA Pharma (“IDEA”). Northlane Capital Partners (“NCP”) partnered with management to acquire SAI in June 2022. SAI is a global consultancy providing strategic insights and analytics …
November 26, 2024
Morgan & Morgan has been awarded “Panama Law Firm of the Year” at the 2024 Chambers Latin America Awards held in Miami by the highly renowned international legal directory Chambers & Partners. This recognition was received by our esteemed partners Jazmina Rovi, Luis Manzanares, Ramon Varela, Luis Vallarino, and Laura Barrios, underscoring our unrivaled expertise and leadership in Panama´s …
November 25, 2024
Kochhar & Co. is pleased to announce the induction of Akshat S. Bhatnagar as a Partner in the Corporate Practice at its Gurgaon office. Akshat joins the firm along with his team of associates: Vireman Singh Chauhan, Arya Utkarshini, and Bhanu Chaudhary. Akshat brings over 17 years of professional experience spanning both law firms and in-house legal departments. In the past, Akshat has held s…
November 25, 2024
Naman Howell Smith & Lee is pleased to announce that the Austin American-Statesman has awarded the Austin office a Top Workplaces 2024 honor. The annual list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, inclu…
November 13, 2024
The Smith Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce that Wendy A. Marsh has been honored as “Philanthropist of the Year” by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP, Finger Lakes Chapter). This award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to philanthropy and community support. Wendy is a highly engaged philanthropist and Geneva community leader. She has demonstra…
November 5, 2024
BLG recently acted as corporate counsel for Norway House Cree Nation (NHCN), one of the biggest Indigenous communities in Manitoba, in its shareholder activism win that led to the purchase of the Minago Nickel Platinum Group Elements Project. This mining project, located within the Norway House Traditional Territory, will play a significant role in the long-term economic development for NHCN and t…
November 1, 2024
Congratulations to Haight trial lawyers Patrick McIntyre and Austin Smith for their recent success in a high-stakes jury trial! A downtown Los Angeles jury returned a total defense verdict in favor of Haight’s client in a case against a trucking company that arose from an accident involving the death of a pedestrian in a crosswalk. The accident occurred during heavy rainfall in the early morning…