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BUREN is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Chen as partner, effective 1 July 2025. Since joining the firm in 2019, Rachel has played a pivotal role in the continued development of BUREN’s inbound China practice. With her legal expertise and cross-cultural background, she has made a significant contribution to strengthening the firm’s international profile.
Rachel Chen is a lawyer at B…
In Bockelman v. Griffin, the Eleventh District Court of Appeals held that a sewer assessment was a latent defect that was not discoverable by a buyer through ordinary due diligence, and therefore, the seller was obligated to disclose it. The case was decided March 10, 2025. This Court of Appeals decision upheld the Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas’ decision finding that the seller fraudulentl…
Late last night Governor Murphy signed legislation into law requiring the State Treasury to buy back developers’ unused tax credits under the NJEDA’s Aspire, Film & Digital Media Tax Credit, and CAFE incentive programs. Under this new law, a tax credit recipient under any of these three programs has the absolute right to redeem unused tax credits to the State Treasury for cash if those credits…
Changes in Most Favored Nation tariffs. Uncertain reciprocal tariff rates. Pending bilateral trade deals. International business faces unprecedented challenges navigating overseas supply chains. Every day routine business decisions on pricing, supply, and manufacturing contracts are now fraught with unpredictability. The security and predictability of trade policy is now over. So how do businesses…
Supreme Court Addresses Retiree ADA Claim
On June 20, 2025, the Supreme Court decided a case involving the rights of retirees to sue former employers under the American with Disabilities Act for denying post-employment retirement benefits. In the case, Stanley v. City of Sanford, Florida, Karyn Stanley worked as a firefighter since 1999, at which time the City offered health insurance until age 65…
Kuwait is advancing its digital future—but unlocking full digital sovereignty requires stronger legal alignment across cybersecurity, data protection, and institutional governance.In this piece, Salim Ali examines how Kuwait’s framework, anchored by CITRA and the NCSC, can be strategically strengthened, drawing lessons from the UAE’s integrated, forward-looking model.Read the full article for stra…
ALFA International (ALFAI) is pleased to announce that Frantz Ward LLP, which has been ALFAI’s member firm in Cleveland, Ohio, since 2008, will expand its membership to include Columbus, Ohio, effective May 5, 2025.
Founded in 2000, Frantz Ward is a full-service law firm with a national client base that includes Fortune 500 companies, small and medium-sized businesses, and individuals. The firm’s …
ALFA International (ALFAI) is excited to announce the appointment of Sonya Goykhman, Chris Harden, Sergio Leemann and Leila O’Carra to its Client Advisory Board (CAB) for a three-year term.
Sonya Goykhman serves as Director, Corporate Counsel in the Litigation Group for Starbucks Coffee Company. In her role, Sonya oversees and manages complex liability, commercial, real estate, discrimination, an…
ALFA International (ALFAI) is pleased to announce that IABF Law Group has officially joined the ALFAI network as its member firm in Indonesia, effective March 24, 2025.
Founded in 2003 and based in Jakarta, IABF Law Group has established itself as a key player in the country’s legal landscape, serving a diverse clientele that ranges from individual entrepreneurs to some of Indonesia’s most signif…
Trolling The Deep Sea For Hidden Data With Social Media And Surveillance Investigations To Impact Claim Values
Social Media Investigations: A Defense Tool in Worker’s Compensation and Insurance Claims
In the digital age, social media has transformed from a platform for personal expression into a treasure trove of evidence for legal and insurance purposes. When it comes to worker’s compensa…
Effective Claims Management for Workers' Compensation:
Engage Legal Support Early
One of the most critical steps in claims management is involving legal counsel as soon as possible. Each jurisdiction has different laws, so it is essential to assess potential applicable defenses and contact local counsel.
Contact an attorney promptly to ensure compliance with deadlines and regulations.
Engage …
Attorney Perspective
What are some best practices, expectations, and solutions for daily challenges involving working relationships with third-party administrators?
Building relationships with your third-party administrators and employers is critical to the ultimate outcome of your cases to ensure successful resolution. Open communication and shared information across the board allows for collabo…