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Why your crypto wealth may never make it to the next generation
By: Cheryl Winokur Munk
“It’s very common for people not to update their estate planning documents for 10, 20 years or sometimes longer. If that’s the case, you’re behind,” said Patrick D. Owens, shareholder at Buchalter and a member of the law firm’s tax, benefits and estate planning practice group
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Weighing whether to divorce in 2026? Taking these steps now may lessen some money stress
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By: Jeanne Sahadi
“1. Learn about your state’s divorce laws
“Every state is different in terms of how they deal with separation and divorce,” said Lina Guillen, a divorce attorney who wrote the book Divorce and Money for NOLO, a publisher of plain-English legal information.
They may differ, for instance, in what defines grounds for divorce and what defines separation
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Shareholder Christopher Rogers has been recognized as one of So Scottsdale Magazine’s Leading Lawyers 2025. Mr. Rogers was profiled by the magazine in recognition of his legal work “Guiding Businesses Through Meaningful Moments”.
‘”For Chris Rogers, Shareholder at Buchalter, the law is more than a profession—it’s a legacy, a craft, and a way to help entrepreneurs, executives, and investors navigate some of the most defining moments in their business journeys
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Buchalter is proud to announce that three Buchalter Partners from our Atlanta office have been recognized among Georgia Trend’s 2025 Legal Elite, an annual list honoring the state’s most respected attorneys across 15 practice areas. Selection is based exclusively on nominations from members of the Georgia State Bar who live and practice in the state
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$100K H-1B Fee Could Sow Seeds Of Innovation Abroad
By: Britain Eakin
“Despite the Trump administration emphasizing the strategic importance of beefing up semiconductor and AI ventures in the U.S., the $100,000 fee could undermine the ability of U.S. startups to get or keep the talent they need, according to Buchalter shareholder Kripa Upadhyay
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Navigating Uncertainty: Industry Experts Weigh in on Some of 2025’s Most Pressing Challenges
By: Vicki Speed
What’s the biggest challenge contractors face with contracts today?
Matthew DeVries, Buchalter PC: Contractors are focusing on three key risk areas: unknowns, schedule and financing. Disruptions like tariffs and government shutdowns show how quickly projects derail, driving demand for language that recognizes unpredictable risks
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Buchalter is pleased to announce that Shareholder Eric Kennedy has been nominated for the Orange County Business Journal’s 2025 OC500 Most Influential List. The Orange County Business Journal’s 2025 OC500 Most Influential List honors the most influential business leaders in Orange County. They are the people that make a significant impact on the business and community in Orange County
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Buchalter is please to announce that Daniel Larsen has been elected as Vice Chair of Lexwork Americas, which is a subgroup within Lexwork International. Mr. Larsen has been the firm representative and Board member since 2009.
Lexwork International is a unified group that has maximized revenue and relationship opportunities by the regular meetings of two geographic subgroups, Lexwork Americas and Lexwork Europe and Asia.
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Buchalter is delighted to announce that Jeffrey Wolf has joined the firm’s Scottsdale office as a Shareholder and member of the Litigation and Franchise Law Practice groups.
“Jeff is a nationally recognized franchise attorney and talented business litigator, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the firm,” said Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer of Buchalter
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Protecting Your Likeness From AI: What You Need to Know
By: Roger Cheng
Because some AI models scrape public data or feeds from social media, keeping a low profile is a good way to prevent your information or likeness from being ingested. When it comes to Sora, if you don’t want your likeness to be used, don’t upload your image and give it permission (that sounds obvious, but the lure of putting yourself in a wacky AI video has been difficult to resist for many —including me)
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Buchalter is pleased to announce that the Firm has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, nationally in 19 practice areas and regionally in 46 practice areas.
Firms included in the 2026 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a ranking in Best Law Firms signifies high-quality legal practice and a depth of legal proficiency
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Inside the campy baseball cap craze
By: Andrew Zucker
“Philip Nulud, an intellectual property lawyer, says the Yankees could sue manufacturers and claim their unlicensed apparel is diluting the trademark. But merchants could also argue they are parodying the logo, which might exempt them from lawsuits. If the hat sellers are taking the team’s licensed hats and embroidering on top of them, that opens them up to additional legal issues, he says
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Buchalter is proud to recognize its 2026 Benchmark Litigation Top Stars honorees: Sanjay Bhandari, Daniel Larsen, Joshua Robbins, Michael “Sam” Sandmire, Cara Thornton, and Heather Wright.
Litigation Stars
Sanjay Bhandari
Joshua Robbins
Michael “Sam” Sandmire
Cara Thornton
Future Stars
Daniel Larsen
Heather Wright
The Benchmark Litigation Awards honor the nation’s leading litigators and firms
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Buchalter is pleased to announce that Shareholder Tanya Viner has been profiled among the LA Times Beauty and Fashion Business Visionaries.
The individuals chosen to be profiled by the selection committee are an elite group – PE/VC investors and professional/financial services advisors – who are making deals or advising brands in the fashion, beauty and CPG industry
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After Supreme Court Denies Crocs’ Appeals Request, ‘Patent’ Claim Resurfaces Once Again
By: Vicki M. Young
According to Philip Nulud, a shareholder in Buchalter’s intellectual property law group who has an expertise in the fashion sector, the decision “means that there is more litigation in the future for Crocs should they not seek to settle the matter. [Dawgs] would most likely now try to seek damages from Crocs
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Buchalter’s New Atlanta Head Talks Increasing Visibility In City
By: Emily Johnson
A year after Buchalter PC launched its Atlanta shop, the office’s managing shareholder is focused on increasing the firm’s visibility within the city’s legal community, while also preparing to move into a new office space
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Buchalter is pleased to announce that Shareholder Cara Thornton has been appointed to the Committee on Conduct of the United States District Court for the District of Colorado.
The Committee is responsible for attorney disciplinary matters, including investigating complaints against members of the Court’s bar, reviewing applications for reinstatement, considering petitions for relief from the rule of good standing, and addressing matters involving attorney disability
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Buchalter is pleased to announce that Jemima J. McCullum has joined the firm as a Real Estate Shareholder in its Seattle office. McCullum provides extensive experience in all types of real estate matters to property owners, developers, builders, landlords, tenants, lenders and businesses throughout the Puget Sound region
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California company wins $1.6M payout against ‘greedy and corrupt City Officials’
By: Lester Black
David Ju, the owner of a Los Angeles area cannabis company, won a nearly $1.9 million verdict earlier this month against the city of Baldwin Park and multiple public officials after a jury agreed the local politicians had committed fraud during the city’s cannabis licensing process
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Buchalter is pleased to announce the growth of the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group in Atlanta. Jonathan Wilson joins the firm as a Shareholder, Mitzi Hill joins as a Special Counsel, and both attorneys come from Taylor Duma, bringing significant corporate law experience to the Firm’s growing Atlanta office.
“We are excited to welcome Jonathan and Mitzi to our Atlanta office,” said Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer of Buchalter
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Shareholder Brad Thoreson was recently recognized by BestAgents.us as a 2025 Top Agent for his exceptional legal work in complex commercial litigation and real estate disputes.
BestAgents.us highlighted Mr. Thoreson for his consistent track record of multimillion-dollar results, deep legal insight, and client-first approach
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Shareholder Patrick D. Owens is a recipient of the 2025 Martindale-Hubbell-Lawyers.com Award with an AV Preeminent Rating—the highest distinction for both legal ability and ethical standards. The recognition reflects not only a commitment to excellence in the practice of law but also the trust and respect of his peers. Patrick will continue to remain dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the legal profession.
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