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Hawkins Parnell & Young partners Matthew Barr and Carl Anderson, Jr. obtained summary judgment in favor of the corporate healthcare provider TransformHealthRx (THRX) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. This victory for Hawkins Parnell's client follows ten years of litigation.
The original lawsuit was a civil rights and tort action against the Effingham County Jail…
Baker Sterchi lawyers obtained dismissal of their national food distributor client under Missouri’s “innocent seller statute.” Plaintiff alleged personal injuries related to consumption of a chicken meal that contained a chicken bone, which he claimed became lodged in his throat and resulted in multiple surgeries. Plaintiff originally named the restaurant where the meal was ordered as a defendant.…
McNees has established a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) team to optimize its resources designed to support student-athletes, colleges, universities, businesses and other stakeholders through the highly evolving legal area of business partnerships in collegiate sports.
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Tapped from McNees’ deep bench of legal talent, the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) team includes seven attorneys expe…
The Virginia General Assembly adjourned the 2024 session on March 9, 2024. Following adjournment, the approved bills were sent to Governor Youngkin for his review. Governor Youngkin was given until April 8, 2024, to either approve or veto bills that were passed by the House and Senate. The General Assembly will reconvene on April 17, 2024, for a Veto Session to discuss and determine the fate of an…
Reports of unacceptable behavior in the workplace, such as bullying, (sexual) harassment, discrimination, and aggression, have increased in recent years. Unacceptable behavior not only impacts the parties involved but also entails obligations for employers as part of their duty of care. Below, we outline several considerations for employers in this regard.
What constitutes unacceptable behaviour …
In a recent decision, the United States Supreme Court held that whether workers can be compelled under federal law to arbitrate disputes depends on whether their responsibilities qualify them as transportation workers, not whether they work for an employer in the transportation industry.
The Federal Arbitration Act
The Federal Arbitration Act (the “FAA”) is a nearly century-old law setting forth…
ALFA International (ALFAI) is proud to announce that it has renamed its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Scholarship to the Laurel McGiffert Memorial DE&I Scholarship. This Scholarship is a tribute to Laurel McGiffert, who was the first African American woman to not only become a partner with Plunkett Cooney, ALFAI’s member firm in Detroit, Michigan, but also serve as the first Afr…
ALFA International (ALFAI) is pleased to announce that Amy Conley, Philip Maynard, Jordan Rattray and Caren Ries were recently appointed to ALFAI’s Client Advisory Board (CAB). The new CAB members will serve a three-year term.
Amy Conley is Corporate Litigation Counsel for DISH Network L.L.C., a provider of multichannel television, satellite television, mobile phone and IPTV services. She manages…
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…
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…
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…
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…