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Young Moore and Henderson P.A., ALFA International's member firm in Raleigh, North Carolina, has named Dawn M. Dillon as the firm’s managing partner, effective February 14, 2023. She will succeed David M. Duke, who will continue his law practice at Young Moore and his participation in the American College of Transportation Attorneys, the Propane Gas Defense Association, and the American Board of T…

According to the current ranking of JUVE magazine, GPK Pegger Kofler & Partners once again achieved the highest rating of 5/5 stars as one of the top 3 law firms in the Austrian federal provinces Tyrol and Vorarlberg. The result shows which law firms are of particular importance and reputation following extensive research by the JUVE editorial team. GPK qualifies as being “among the largest a…

For ten consecutive years, Morgan & Morgan has received the “Leading Lights” recognition in Latin America for the firm´s Pro Bono program. In Panama, only Morgan & Morgan achieved this status, sharing honors with leading regional firms. This distinction is granted annually by Latin Lawyer, who, together with the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice, investigates the institution…

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) created a stir when it released a Proposed Rule that, if implemented, would prohibit the use or enforcement of post-employment noncompete provisions. The Proposed Rule would extend to most workers, whether paid or not and would require employers to rescind existing noncompete agreements within 180 days of the publication. On February 1, 2023…

Johnson & Bell Shareholder, H. Patrick Morris, received an “Advocate for Diversity” award at the Unity Awards gala event on December 6. The event is hosted by the Diversity Scholarship Foundation, an organization established by attorneys and judges committed to the ideal that diverse law school student bodies are a means of ensuring further diversification in the legal community.  The hig…

In its recently released 2023 “Best Law Firms” rankings, U.S. News - Best Lawyers gave Johnson & Bell, Ltd. a Tier 1 ranking as a top litigation defense law firm.  According to the publications, firms included in the 2023 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a Tier 1 ranking signals a unique…

Johnson & Bell is pleased to announce that Associate Attorneys, Joel Brenord, David F. Jasinski, Carlos A. Vera and Caroline K. Vickrey, have been promoted to Shareholder at the firm. “We are proud to welcome these five promising attorneys to the rank of Shareholder,” said Robert M. Burke, president of Johnson & Bell, Ltd.  “They have invested a lot of hard work to get to this posi…

Congratulations to the 18 Johnson & Bell attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers in Illinois and Indiana. 2023 Super Lawyers William G. Beatty - Personal Injury Defense: General Robert M. Burke - Civil Litigation Defense Joseph B. Carini - Construction Litigation Timothy R. Couture – Personal Injury Defense: Products Glenn F. Fencl - Insurance Coverage Matthew L. Johnson - Personal Injury D…

Johnson & Bell Shareholders, Robert M. Burke, David M. Macksey, and Garrett L. Boehm, Jr., secured a 2nd District Appellate Court ruling in favor of their client that reversed a $41 million verdict in Kendall County, IL.  The dispute also is remanded for a new trial. The verdict initially was awarded to a man paralyzed after being forcibly removed by employees from a bar.&…

This Fasken Series brings notable guests to share their experiences and explore ideas around equity, diversity and inclusion in the legal industry and beyond. As part of our efforts to honour Black History Month and move towards a more equitable future, we invite you to join us for a conversation with New York Times best-selling author and activist Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. Dr. Kendi has written sever…