GPK Pegger Kofler & Partners has once again been ranked among the market leaders in Western Austria for corporate law and M&A in the current JUVE Ranking 2026/2027. The firm has also maintained a strong nationwide position in both practice areas for many years.
The latest ranking particularly highlights GPK’s broad range of expertise in corporate law. We advise companies and shareholders o…
Whitfield & Eddy Law member attorney Bryn Hazelwonder received the Iowa Defense Counsel Association's (IDCA) Rising Star Award on September 10, 2026 at the IDCA Annual Meeting and Seminar.
The IDCA is the trusted professional voice for the defense of civil litigants in Iowa. Founded more than 50 years ago, the organization brings together lawyers and claims professionals who handle claims and…
Baker Sterchi obtained summary judgment on behalf of a property cleanup and restoration company in a Tulsa County, Oklahoma, lawsuit in which the plaintiff sought $200,000 for the cost of rebuilding a home, along with potential punitive damages.
The defense identified deficiencies in the plaintiff’s claims and, through motion practice and targeted discovery, established that the plaintiff’s alleg…
On 29 September 2026, the Government approved two Royal Decree-Laws on housing, popularly known as the “Maricarmen decrees”, in reference to the eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid. The first, Royal Decree-Law 26/2026, has been in force since 1 October. The second, Royal Decree-Law 27/2026, enters into force on 2 October. Both must be ratified by Congress, which will vote on them separately…
Law 31/2014, of 3 December, amending the Companies Act to improve corporate governance, introduced a new power of the general meeting of shareholders into Article 160 of Royal Legislative Decree 1/2010, of 2 July, approving the consolidated text of the Spanish Companies Act (the “LSC”). This power consists of deliberating and resolving on the acquisition, disposal or contribution to another compan…
The Administrative Litigation Chamber requires that, in taxes triggered by an instantaneous taxable event, such as Transfer Tax and Stamp Duty (ITP-AJD), the Tax Administration identify the specific transaction it intends to examine. A mere reference to the tax and the relevant year is not sufficient to interrupt the limitation period.
The Supreme Court has strengthened taxpayers’ safeguards again…
ALFA International (ALFAI) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has approved the highly regarded law firm of Guinard & Noriega as ALFAI’s newest member firm in Panama, effective August 3, 2026.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Panama City, Guinard & Noriega is a dynamic Panamanian law firm that combines legal expertise, strategic thinking and a global perspective to deli…
ALFA International (ALFAI) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has approved Ferraiuoli as ALFAI’s newest member firm in Puerto Rico, effective March 5, 2026.
Headquartered in San Juan, Ferraiuoli is a top-ranked, full-service law firm serving local, U.S. and international clients. Founded as an intellectual property and corporate boutique, the firm has grown into a multidisciplinary…
ALFA International (ALFAI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Davis, Richard Doherty, Ben Gross and Caroline Keller to its Client Advisory Board (CAB) for a three-year term.
Jennifer Davis currently serves as Executive Vice President – General Counsel at Leggett & Platt, Inc. She previously served as Vice President – Deputy General Counsel (2020–2023), Deputy General Counsel (…
Advanced Claims Management: Best Practices from Investigation to Claim Closure.
Despite an ever-evolving business world where not everything is in our control, what strategies will lead to success in managing multi-jurisdictional workers’ compensation programs? This discussion will include conversation regarding improving claim outcomes through early intervention, medical management, building eff…
Large Losses in Workers’ Compensation-Claims Above $1M
Authored By: Jim Davis and Ryan Voll-March 31, 2020 (NCCI)
Overview
The workers compensation (WC) line of business has experienced a long-term decline in overall claim frequency that has spanned several decades. Despite this positive trend, serious accidents continue to occur and take their toll on injured workers and their families. In these …
Brief History of Section 230
Section 230, codified as 47 U.S.C. § 230, was enacted as part of the Communications Decency Act (“CDA”), which was included within the Telecommunication Act of 1996.[1] While amended over the years, Section 230 generally provides immunity to providers and users of interactive computer services from liability arising from content created by third parties and separately …