Resources

March 12, 2024
Jeff Laudenbach and Brian Sumner obtained a defense verdict resulting in the dismissal of a Claim Petition arising from an alleged unwitnessed workplace injury.  Claimant alleged a cervical spine injury with immediate onset of radiating pain that resulted in a two level cervical spine disc replacement surgery.  Through factual and medical evidence, Jeff and Brian were able to establish a recent pr…
March 12, 2024
Jon Hansen and Brian Carr of Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC successfully defended a local attorney in a legal malpractice action. The local attorney had previously represented the plaintiff in a wrongful death action against a nursing home, in which it was claimed that the plaintiff’s mother had passed away as a result of the nursing home’s neglect.  However, during the early stages of the …
March 8, 2024
McNees Wallace & Nurick attorney Lois B. Duquette will be among 27 women presented with the YWCA Greater Harrisburg’s 2024 Tribute to Women of Excellence award this month. Keynotes: The Tribute to Women of Excellence honor is a 35-year tradition that celebrates women for contributions to their region, both professionally and philanthropically. To date, more than 750 extraordinary women hav…
March 14, 2024
On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted its highly anticipated climate-related disclosure rules. The rules faced public scrutiny since their proposal two years ago, with the SEC receiving more than 24,000 comment letters. The final rules are meaningfully scaled back from the proposed rules, notably eliminating the proposed requirement to disclose Scope 3 greenhouse gas emi…
March 6, 2024
On January 30, 2024, the Ministry of Women and Child Development released the National Minimum Standards and Protocol for Crèches (Operation and Management) (“NMSPC”). The NMSPC provides a comprehensive framework for setting up and managing crèche facilities and seeks to ensure quality childcare services by standardizing and institutionalizing care practices. It is noteworthy that apart from cert…
February 12, 2024
ALFA International (ALFAI) is delighted to announce Hall & Evans, LLC, an ALFAI founding member firm in Colorado, has expanded its membership to include Montana, effective January 18, 2024. Established in 1932, Hall & Evans is a nationally recognized law firm that focuses on civil and tort litigation. The firm’s attorneys handle an extensive amount of litigation in Colorado and Montana. H…
January 1, 2024
ALFA International (ALFAI) is thrilled to announce that Bufete Barrilero, one of Spain’s prominent independent law firms, has been approved by the Board of Directors to take over the Spanish Membership from Buigas effective January 1, 2024. Buigas officially integrated with Bufete Barrilero as part of the firm’s overall growth strategy. The combined firm now has more than 250 professionals through…
November 15, 2023
On November 14, Baker Sterchi had the honor of hosting an ALFA International Construction Practice Group Regional Seminar. Baker Sterchi Managing Member, Scott Kreamer, and a guest speaker delved into the utilization of animation and courtroom technology in construction cases. Member John Watt, accompanied by a guest speaker, explored the role of artificial intelligence as a valuable tool for att…
February 29, 2024
Do the words “give up” mean anything to you? Not a thing. As lawyers, we are expected to be prepared in the event that our clients or our board rooms experience adversity, crises and, at times, even existential crises. It is what we have essentially trained for. But what about when our training takes us in an unexpected direction? What about when we face unexpected challenges from the inside? How…
February 29, 2024
In today’s global marketplace it is inevitable, and preferable, to develop intercultural relationships. With the internet, international supply chain, and growing economies all over the world the potential market for a company’s services, potential customers, vendors, suppliers, market partners, etc. is almost unlimited. Cultural Competence – What is it and why is it important? Cultural competence…
February 29, 2024
When the key to the case depends upon quality expert testimony, how do you make sure you choose the right professional for the job? And then, once selected how do you collaborate successfully to make sure that expert opinions are clearly presented to the trier of fact. Whether your expert is a medical professional, a real estate appraiser, a mechanical engineer or a wiz in some other field, you ne…