Press Releases

Orlando, Fla. – July 30, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces co-managing director Michael E. Marder has been selected among the Orlando Business Journal (OBJ) ‘Most Influential Leaders’ of 2024. Those selected are executives in the Central Florida region who use their “cachet” to improve the region and the business community for all. Full coverage of the selected executives will be published in the Nov. 8-14, 2024, weekly edition issue of OBJ. Mr ...

By: Kory Ann Ferro, Esq. Following the July 3, 2024, Order by the Hon. Ada Brown, U.S.D.J. in the Northern District of Texas staying the effectiveness of the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) Non-Compete Rule (“Rule”) (see link to last blog), the Hon. Kelley B. Hodge, U.S.D.J. of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania took the exact opposite position. In ATS Tree Service, LLC v. The Federal Trade Commission, et al., Case No ...

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – July 29, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces the firm has been selected for a third consecutive year among the top firms to receive rankings by Legal 500 USA in the practice areas of Cannabis (Industry Focus) and Immigration (Labor & Employment). In addition, Cannabis and Tax Law partner Nick J. Richards received ranking among the list of ten attorneys selected as “Leading Lawyers” in Cannabis ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that David M. Cayce has joined the firm’s Atlanta office as a partner in the Economic Development & Renewable Energy Practice Group. He was previously a partner with a boutique law firm in Atlanta focused on the electric power industry ...

Bermuda, a home for innovation An original version of this article was first published by the Bermuda Business Review 2024-2025, July 2024 If you consider Bermuda's history and its strength and experience in surviving and thriving for over 400 years it is no surprise that Bermuda is again at the forefront of innovation, only this time it is in relation to the promotion and support of digital technology development and implementation ...

Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to welcome to the firm Mr. Yao Zhang, Wenle Du, Lei Zhu, and their team, who specialize in bankruptcy and restructuring.  The team has extensive experience and solid professional knowledge in the reorganization of listed companies, the reorganization of large groups, the reorganization and debt restructuring of real estate enterprises, and the resolution of commercial crises ...

AELEX, a leading full-service commercial law firm and a renowned leader in West Africa’s legal industry, marked the 20th anniversary of its establishment with a celebratory dinner held at The Hall, an upscale events centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, on Thursday, 18th July, 2024. The event brought together esteemed clients, partners, and friends to commemorate two decades of legal excellence, innovation and dedication to client service ...

Han Kun Law Offices recently represented Shanghai Healthcare Capital in the successful completion of a financing of several hundred million yuan for Shanghai Guangmai Medical Technology Co., Ltd. ("Guangmai Medical").  Guangmai Medical is committed to organic innovation and research and development of digital molecular imaging equipment ...

Bradley partner Robert Maddox was quoted in Bank Director on the 2024 Governance Best Practices Survey findings. Bank Director’s 2024 Governance Best Practices Survey, sponsored by the firm, examines board responsibilities, risk oversight, composition, engagement, and governance practices. The survey reported that almost one-fifth of responding directors and CEOs said a single individual directly or indirectly dominates their board’s deliberations ...

Recently, GRCD China announced its "2024 GRCD China Client Choice: Compliance Lawyers – Criminal" to showcase outstanding lawyers who are active in the practice of criminal law.  Han Kun partner Ms. Yang Han was named to the list.Ms ...

Han Kun lawyers Liu Xin and Wu Yue recently handled a successful compliance non-prosecution case in which our client, a technology company in Shanghai, obtained a non-prosecution decision through business transformation and compliance rectification.  Han Kun, acting as the compliance consultant for the company, assisted in completing the compliance rectification efficiently and with high quality during the period of the People's Procuratorate's examination and prosecution of the case ...

Bradley attorney David Pratt was quoted in Texas Lawbook on the Fifth Circuit’s Federal Communications Commission (FFC) ruling and the potential for a Supreme Court review. Pratt agreed this case was likely to be reviewed by the Supreme Court and said he believes the Fifth Circuit is likely to be affirmed. The crux of the issues presented in this dispute fit into a broader category of litigation that address the constitutionality of delegating powers ...

Buchalter is pleased to congratulate Shareholder David E. Mark, on his re-election as Chair of the Remedies Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Each of LACBA’s many sections is an opportunity for members to advance in their careers and make an impact in specific practice areas. Networking events and mixers, leadership opportunities, discounts on topical CLE events, and helpful resources are just a few of the benefits of section membership ...

Law firm Shoosmiths has advised occupational health service provider Latus Group on its investment from private equity firm NorthEdge. The investment from NorthEdge will support Latus Group's growth plan, which includes additional investment into people and the operational platform; improving commercial effectiveness; investing in customer success; and further investment into technology to support the shift to a digital health operating model ...

Newark, N.J. – July 25, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces partner Kelly M. Purcaro has been appointed to serve once again on the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) as a member of the Class Actions Committee for the 2024-2025 term. Founded in 1899, the NJSBA stands as the largest organization of attorneys, judges, and legal professionals with a network of over 16,000 members spread across the Garden State ...

By: Josh Goldberg, Esq. It’s official: high school athletes in Florida can now participate in Name, Image, and Likeness (“NIL”) deals. This morning, the Florida Board of Education (“FBOE”) unanimously approved and ratified Florida High School Athletic Association (“FHSAA”) Bylaw 9.9, which specifically addresses Name, Image, and Likeness rights and amateurism rules for student-athletes ...

On July 24, 2024, China Business Law Journal ("CBLJ") announced the winners of its 2024 China Business Law Awards.  This year marks the fourth consecutive time for Han Kun to be presented the "Golden League" award, together with seven other elite PRC firms who are widely recognized for their overall competitiveness.  Han Kun was also highlighted as a "Firm of the Year" in 12 practice areas/industry sectors. Han Kun received the following 13 awards:1. Golden League 2 ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that six attorneys have been inducted into the 2023 North Carolina Attorney Pro Bono Honor Society. Kortni Hadley, Najla Long, Dana Lumsden, Ashley Robinson, Nathan Viebrock and Kimberly Easter Zirkle were each recognized for reporting more than 50 hours of pro bono legal services in 2023 to North Carolina residents who are unable to afford legal support ...

This article is intended to inform about the advantage of using a “Reserve Director” in the jurisdictions of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Belize.As is known, these jurisdictions allow a single director and shareholder to be maintained and both roles can be executed by the same natural person ...

Bradley attorney Matthew S. DeAntonio was appointed treasurer of the executive committee for the Mecklenburg Bar Foundation (MBF). Mr. DeAntonio has served on the board of directors and development committee since 2018 and is one of six members appointed to the executive committee for the 2024-2025 term ...

By: Sharon Urias, Esq. In the realm where trademarks and corporate identities collide, few cases have captured the ongoing legal saga as prominently as Dewberry Group Inc. v. Dewberry Engineers. This case, which has spanned nearly two decades, delves into the complexities of trademark infringement and the intricate relationships between corporate entities ...

Asialaw recently announced the shortlist for its Asialaw Awards 2024.  Han Kun was nominated in multiple award categories, including:1. China Firm of the Year2. Capital Markets Firm of the Year3. Technology and Telecommunications Firm of the Year 4 ...

Buchalter is thrilled to announce its continued recognition as one of the nation’s top 10 most diverse law firms by Law360’s 2024 Diversity Snapshot. Buchalter was also recognized as one of the top 10 mid-size firms with the most diverse equity partnerships. These prestigious rankings stand as a testament to Buchalter’s dedication to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment ...

Grenergy gets loan for LatAm’s largest solar energy storage plant Maya Kendall Shah 22 July 2024 Spain’s Grenergy Renovables has enlisted Clifford Chance LLP in Madrid and Carey in Santiago to obtain a green loan worth USS$370 million for a hybrid renewable project, which is set to become one of the world’s largest solar energy storage projects and the largest in Latin America. The syndicate of lenders relied on Garrigues (Chile) in the deal, which closed on 8 July ...

The LexTalk World Global Law and Intellectual Property Summit was held in Singapore from July 18-19, 2024, which gathered over 500 professionals worldwide to explore the latest developments and cutting-edge trends in the legal and intellectual property fields.  Han Kun partner Aaron Gu was invited to the summit to share experiences, exchange views, and explore future cooperation opportunities with industry leaders and legal experts from around the world ...