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…
Young Moore and Henderson, P.A. is proud to announce that Managing Partner Dawn M. Dillon has been named one of North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 50 Most Influential Women for 2026.
The annual recognition celebrates women leaders who play an important role in North Carolina’s legal and business communities. Honorees are selected for their leadership, business acumen, mentoring and community involve…
In the twelfth edition of Chambers Canada, 18 Stewart McKelvey lawyers from across the region have been listed as leaders in the legal industry. The publication ranks individuals based on an independent assessment of criteria including legal ability, experience and client service.
Brian Johnston, K.C. – Band 1, Employment & Labour (Atlantic Canada)
Catherine Lahey, K.C. – Band 2, Litigati…
ESOP Stock Valuation Legislation on the Horizon
Stock valuation has long been an issue of uncertainty for ESOP fiduciaries and created fertile ground for litigation. New bipartisan legislation – the Retire through Ownership Act – may help to clear the air. This new legislation (currently awaiting the President’s signature), amends the definition of “adequate consideration” under ERISA 3(18), a pro…
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published a proposed rule that would significantly revamp how workplace discrimination complaints are handled for federal employees and applicants. The proposed changes aim to address what EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas called a "deeply broken" system — one that is too slow, too complicated, and that often leaves both employees and agencies waiting y…
On August 21, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published three coordinated final rules that significantly reshape federal contractor compliance obligations. These rules follow the revocation of Executive Order 11246 by President Trump in January 2025. Prior to President Trump’s revocation, Executive Order 11246 had been a longstanding orde…
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 …
The Audience Determines the Outcome
The same set of facts can produce dramatically different outcomes depending on who decides them. A serious injury case that carries substantial verdict risk before the right jury may resolve for a fraction of that amount before an experienced commercial arbitrator who has seen hundreds of similar claims. A contract dispute turning on statutory construction may b…