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Morrison Mahoney Partner John Knight and Associate Christopher Groves recently secured a defense verdict following a six-day jury trial in Suffolk Superior Court. Plaintiff was employed by a steel erection subcontractor and was injured when a metal spark from a demolition saw got under his safety glasses and burned his eye, leading to a corneal abrasion that has caused permanent impairment.
As a r…
Frantz Ward Partner Thomas G. Haren has been recognized in Crain’s Cleveland Business’s 2024 Power 150 Spotlight for the strides he helped to accomplish in Ohio’s cannabis market.
In 2024, Tom had the privilege of launching the statewide cannabis market as the Ohio Cannabis Coalition Spokesperson for the successful Issue 2 campaign that legalized adult-use cannabis in Ohio, which has proven to be…
German, Gallagher & Murtagh, P.C. is thrilled to announce a significant legal win for its commercial trucking clients. Matt McColgan successfully helped secure the client’s dismissal from a $70 million case in Pennsylvania, reinforcing vital principles for the industry.
In this case, the Court entered summary judgment in their client’s favor and agreed on two pivotal points:
In dismissing a …
This edition covers critical updates on Direct Tax, including changes to the ‘Vivad se Vishwas Scheme,’ insights from the GST Council Meetings, significant judicial rulings, and global trade developments.
Curated by the International Trade and Taxation practice group, this newsletter is designed to keep you informed about the latest trends and developments. A PDF version of the newsletter is atta…
H-1B Cap Season is quickly approaching. Registration for this year’s lottery will open in March 2025. If you are interested in sponsoring your employee(s) in this year’s lottery, please contact SKO to have their case reviewed for eligibility.
WHAT IS H-1B STATUS?
H-1B is a professional work visa available to noncitizens for employment in the U.S. H-1B requires employer sponsorship. The employ…
On 19 December 2024, the Dutch Ministry of Finance announced its blacklist of low-tax and non-cooperative jurisdictions applicable for the tax year 2025. It was decided to remove Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Turks and Caicos Islands and the Seychelles from the list.
Tax implications in the Netherlands
The Netherlands has a blacklist for jurisdictions without or with a statutory profit ta…
ALFA International (ALFAI) is delighted to announce Becker, Glynn, Muffly, Chassin & Hosinski LLP has joined the ALFAI network as New York City’s Corporate Transactions and Business Litigation member, effective December 17, 2024.
Becker Glynn is a general practice corporate law firm that was founded over 50 years ago and is located in midtown Manhattan. The firm has approximately 40 attorneys…
During the ALFA International (ALFAI) Annual Business Meeting in New York City on October 24, 2024, Tim Peeples, a shareholder of Daniel Coker, ALFAI’s member firm in Oxford, Jackson and Gulfport, Mississippi, was honored with the prestigious 2024 Nathan Fishbach Attorney of the Year Award.
This noteworthy accolade, named in memory of Nathan Fishbach, the inaugural recipient of the ALFAI Attorney …
During the ALFA International (ALFAI) Annual Business Meeting (ABM) in New York City on October 24, 2024, Lewis Thomason, with ALFAI offices in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee, was presented with ALFAI's 2024 Law Firm of the Year Award. This recognition highlights Lewis Thomason’s dedication and leadership to the ALFAI network, particularly during the past 12 months.
Lewis Thomason has been a …
Preparing For Mediation
It is common knowledge in today’s litigation environment that the vast majority of lawsuits – above 90% by some estimates – are resolved prior to trial; often through alternative dispute resolution processes including mediation. In many litigated cases, a scheduled mediation may become the most important event in the case instead of trial. What does this mean for companies…
Much litigation work occurs behind the scenes, outside of the courtroom setting. This session will provide an overview of the variety of pre-litigation strategies and early case processes to ensure preparation from pre-crisis to trial. The session will also discuss different handling strategies to play to each audience, whether the case is best suited for early resolution, dispositive motion pract…
Mental Health Is Not A Luxury – It Is The Gateway To The Successful Practice Of Law
“Mental health” and “work-life balance” may feel like clickbait whenever you come across those terms, but these conditions are vital ingredients to the successful practice of law. So vital, in fact, that the American Bar Association’s model rules state that a lawyer must decline or withdraw from representing a c…