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By: Paul Kaplan, Esq.
Brief Overview of Antitrust
The practice of antitrust has evolved significantly since its inception in the 19th Century. In the 19th and 20th Centuries, trusts were the preferred corporate structure to organize businesses. The breakup that was ordered in the Standard Oil and American Tobacco cases of 1911 reflected this newly established legislative effort
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — April 9, 2025, Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce the promotion of six attorneys to senior counsel. The attorneys recognized for this achievement include Jessica Berry, Karissa Chin-Duncan, Azadeh Gowharrizi, Ellis Marder, Adriana Miranda and Sabrina Strand.
Ms. Berry is a member of the Financial Services practice group and is based in the firm’s Newark office
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Denver, CO. — April 8, 2025 Greenspoon Marder is thrilled to announce an expansion of its Denver office with the arrival of Colin Barnacle, a seasoned Labor and Employment and Litigation partner, alongside Labor and Employment and Litigation associate, Jay Cranmer.
With over 20 years of cutting-edge experience, Mr. Barnacle is renowned for delivering strategic insights and robust litigation support to a wide array of clients, from Fortune 500 giants to innovative startups
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By Christopher “Smitty” Smith, Esq.
CalRecycle recently published its final findings on material characterization for Senate Bill 343 (SB343), codified as Cal. Pub. Res. Code section 42355.51. CalReycle’s final findings are California’s final determination on which products and packaging materials California recognizes as eligible to use the “chasing arrows” symbol or any other indicator of recyclability under SB343
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — April 7, 2025 — Greenspoon Marder announces the promotions of International Wealth & Asset Planning attorney Andrew Bechel, Litigation attorneys Barbara Croutch and Patrick Hennessey, and Hospitality, Alcohol & Leisure attorney Joseph MacLellan to partner positions. All are recognized for their professional achievements, commitment to excellence, and outstanding client service at the firm
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By: Edward D. Brown, Esq., LL.M, CPA; Eric R. Kaplan, Esq.; Andrew Bechel, Esq., LL.M.; Alexis Whitley, Esq.* (*Legal Extern)
There are various asset preservation strategies that can be implemented by an attorney on behalf of their client to reduce a client’s overall financial profile, and along with it, the size of the potential target against the client that may arise from creditor lawsuits. Discussed below are some of the more often-used strategies
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Scottsdale, Ariz. – January 13, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce that Intellectual Property Practice Group Leader and partner Sharon Urias successfully won a reverse domain name hijacking case filed in the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, reversing a decision by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) requiring Rhino Entertainment Ltd. to transfer the domain to a company in New Delhi, India
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By: Christopher ‘Smitty’ Smith
As we usher in 2025, businesses across the world that ship products into California are facing new and updated regulations under Proposition 65 (Prop. 65), the state’s landmark product warning law. The changes, which affect a wide range of industries—from food manufacturers to automobile part producers—have substantial implications for companies that manufacture, distribute, or sell products sold in the state
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Boca Raton, Fla. – January 13, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder attorney Lauren Barkan has been appointed to the Board of Community Servant Leaders, a 501 C 3 non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering youth to become active and engaged members of their communities.
Community Servant Leaders connects young people with meaningful volunteer opportunities that allow them to develop essential skills, gain valuable leadership experience, and cultivate a lifelong commitment to service
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Boca Raton, Fla. – January 9, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce that Regulatory Compliance and Defense partner Franklin S. Homer and his legal team prevailed in a multi-month investigation by the Ohio Attorney General’s office concerning a major consumer household electrical product.
Last summer, the Attorney General had accused the private electrical products and services firm, one of the more established in the U.S
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New York – January 8, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder expands the firm’s Litigation practice group with the addition of partner Paul M. Kaplan in the New York office, further strengthening its bench and capabilities with the recent hiring of three other litigation lateral partners in New York over the last six months, demonstrating the firm’s commitment to growth in the region.
Mr
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – January 7, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP (DHC), a prominent 70-attorney firm based in New York City. This arrangement will expand Greenspoon Marder’s service offerings, particularly in the areas of land use and government relations, and will strengthen its presence in the Northeast region of the United States
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The firm has previously notified our clients and network about an obligation to make certain filings under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) that became effective at the beginning of 2024.
It provided deadlines to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) for many companies by December 31 of this year, and in some cases required earlier deadlines
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New York – December 19, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce that partner Robert Rando played a key role in filing an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in the impactful patent case involving TD Ameritrade and Island Intellectual Property LLC. This case grapples with the critical issue of one-word affirmances by the Federal Circuit and their impact on patent law, as widely covered in publications such as IP Watchdog and Law360
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New York – December 17, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces partner Robert P. Reichman has been reappointed to the Board of Advisors of the Commercial Lease Law Insider by The Habitat Group. Mr. Reichman previously served on the advisory boards of this monthly newsletter and the Commercial Tenant’s Lease Law Insider as well as having authored various articles on commercial leasing
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Orlando, Fla. – December 9, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder is proud to announce that co-managing director Michael E. Marder has been honored with the naming recognition of the “Michael Ellis Marder Courtroom” at Stetson University College of Law. This recognition is a testament to Mr. Marder’s long-standing commitment to the law school, where he earned his law degree, and his continued advocacy and support of legal education.
The naming of the courtroom reflects Mr
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New York – December 9, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces Hospitality, Alcohol and Leisure Industry partner Jaci Flug has been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law feature by Crain’s New York Business. This special report recognizes top leaders in the New York metro area based on recent professional success and accomplishments.
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Miami – December 9, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder enhances the firm’s Immigration & Naturalization practice group with the addition of partner Hector A. Chichoni in the Miami office.
Mr. Chichoni focuses on U.S. and global immigration law, representing both corporate and individual clients, including healthcare organizations, Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, universities, and professionals such as doctors, professors, researchers, and students
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – December 6, 2024 – Based on the results of its New Partner Report by Diversity & Flexibility Alliance (“Alliance”), Greenspoon Marder announces the firm has been recognized among the “Tipping the Scales” law firms for 2024
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Miami – December 2, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce a significant victory achieved by its Hospitality, Alcohol, and Leisure Industry Group, led by chair Louis J. Terminello and associate attorney Kevin Cruz, in a matter involving a dispute with the City of Miami over an Unsafe Structure Notice of Violation. The case centers on the procedural due process rights of Edgewater River LLC, the property owner, and its tenant, El Otra Tiesto Corp
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – November 27, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce attorney Christopher P. Meier of the firm’s Regulatory Compliance and Defense and Class Action Defense practice groups has been selected as a guest speaker for the 2024 Florida TCPA Summit hosted by the Contact Center Compliance (DNC.com).
In his presentation, “A Call Center’s Guide to Working with the BBB,” Mr
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Chicago – November 25, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder partner David Standa played a key role in the successful filing of a lawsuit that halted the Minnesota cannabis license lottery. On Monday, Ramsey County District Court Judge Stephen Smith sided with a group of applicants who had been denied access to the state’s social equity pre-approval lottery, ruling that the process lacked clear criteria and left no room for appeals
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Miami – November 21, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce that partner Manuel Crespo has been appointed to the Cuban American Bar Association’s (CABA) Pro Bono Project Board of Directors. Mr. Crespo, who has held several leadership roles within CABA, including serving as its president, is honored to serve in this new capacity and continue his longstanding commitment to providing legal support to underserved communities
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – November 19, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces partner Elizabeth Somerstein has been elected by fellow members to become an officer of the Board of the Broward Cultural Council (BCC). The BCC serves as the advisory council to the Broward County Cultural Division by “supporting the County’s vision for arts and culture.” Ms. Somerstein has been a member of the board since 2022
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Miami – November 19, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder congratulates associate attorney Kevin M. Cruz of the Hospitality, Alcohol and Leisure Industry practice group for earning the Wine & Spirit Education Trust WSET® Level II Award in the “Wines” category. Mr. Cruz achieved this certification after successfully completing a timed examination