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Morrison Mahoney LLP is proud to be recognized by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as an “Empowering Women” firm in the publication’s 2024 awards. Such an award highlights Morrison Mahoney’s strong commitment to supporting and elevating women attorneys. Per Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, firms represented on the list demonstrate a commitment to hiring and promoting women, providing mentoring and opport…

In a landmark decision issued on July 15, 2024, the Allegany County Supreme Court ruled in favor of MCLC’s clients, the Cuba Lake Committee for Fair Assessments, Harry W. Keeley, and the Harry W. and Cynthia L. Keeley Joint Revocable Trust, in declaring that the Town of Cuba’s 2023 Assessment Roll is null and void, reinstating the 2022 Assessment Roll. This case involved fascinating and complex c…

Mackenzie Kesterke and Adam Cooper of Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC were successful in gaining a dismissal of a medical malpractice claim against their clients, an oncologist and medical center. This wrongful death action arises out of alleged negligence and medical malpractice of the plaintiff’s decedent from 2015-2019 by our clients, two other hospitals, and multiple physicians (separate…

After a week-long jury trial, J&B shareholder Caroline Vickrey and associate Nick Sandowski obtained a not guilty verdict in Cook County before Judge Robert Harris for clients, LivHome, Inc., and Randi Israel. The matter involved allegations of general negligence, failure to warn, and negligent infliction of emotional distress brought by a home health care provider employed by Home Care Assist…

The newly opened office complex Phillips Murrah calls home is located in the vibrant Midtown District, one mile north of Oklahoma City’s downtown business core. It includes a four-level public parking garage south of the building and features leasable restaurant, retail, and office space on the lower two floors. If you’ve spent any time in Oklahoma City’s Midtown District lately, you’ve undoubte…

Kemp Smith partner Gilbert Sanchez has been elected as Chair of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the State Bar of Texas for the term June 2024 – June 2025. About Kemp Smith For 158 years, Kemp Smith has provided high quality legal services throughout the Southwest, with offices in El Paso, Austin and Las Cruces. The firm prides itself on the expertise of its attorneys in numerous specialt…

Frantz Ward is proud to share that Partner Allison Taller Reich has been invited to participate in Cleveland Leadership Center’s (CLC) Leadership Cleveland Class of 2025, which includes individuals from diverse backgrounds in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. C-suite leaders are chosen for this highly competitive annual program based on demonstrated leadership and commitment to Clevelan…

Benjamin W. Jones, a shareholder in Lewis Thomason’s Knoxville office, has been appointed chair of ALFA International’s Hospitality and Retail Practice Group. The ALFA International Hospitality & Retail Practice Group focuses on helping its national and global clients navigate a myriad of litigation issues such as premises liability, safety and security failures, labor and employment issues, f…

John Cunningham and Rebecca Verble received a favorable verdict that successfully limited petitioner’s claim for damages to a probate estate against their client in Williamson County, Illinois. Their client, a bank, served as a court-appointed executor for the estate during a will contest between the decedent’s son and a third party. After resolution of the will contest, the decedent’s son sued th…

Morgan & Morgan is pleased to inform its distinguished clients that they have received authorization from the Nevis Ministry of Finance to offer the service of incorporation of legal entities and to structure trusts under their subsidiary MMG Trust (Nevis) Corp. Internationally acclaimed, the Nevis jurisdiction is revered for its strong legal system and business-friendly climate. The formatio…