England
Law firm Shoosmiths is pleased to announce the appointment of partner Ben Gardner, an accomplished commercial lawyer, to further bolster its strategic sectors of mobility and technology.Ben’s strategic appointment further underpins Shoosmiths’ commitment to delivering against its strategy – to lead the upper mid-market law firms by 2030 by focusing on its chosen markets and sectors
Germany
Please note the following press release. This press release is available at our homepage.Further rejection of privileged tax claims by tax authorities – HEUKING obtains landmark decision from Federal Court of Justice in insolvency claw-back disputesIn an insolvency claw-back dispute conducted by Heuking Partners Dr. Stephan Degen and Dr. Marc Scheunemann in collaboration with Dr
USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – February 13, 2024 – The Florida Supreme Court recently affirmed the ruling to send an $8 million hurricane damage dispute between American Coastal Insurance Co. and client San Marco Villas Condominium Association to appraisal, marking a significant victory for the firm’s client represented by Greenspoon Marder partner John “Jack” H. Pelzer
USA
By: Matthew Ginder, Esq.
The ongoing movement of a bill introduced proposing THC caps has brought to light the broader anticipation surrounding the potential legalization of adult-use marijuana in Florida through the ballot initiative process. The adult-use initiative is short, which will place significant responsibility on the state legislature to implement the constitutional amendment should it pass
Germany
Please note the following press release. This press release is available at our homepage.Lennertz & Co., advised by HEUKING, is granted another BaFin licenseA team from HEUKING’s Hamburg office led by Julia Cramer legally advised Hamburg-based family office Lennertz & Co. on securing a full license as a capital management firm from the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin)
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Kristina Allen Reliford has been selected as a 2024 Fellow of the Leadership Counsel on Legal Diversity (LCLD) and that Trenton K. Patterson and Sabah Petrov have been selected as 2024 LCLD Pathfinders.
The LCLD Fellows program is designed to create a diverse U.S. legal profession
Russia
Maxim Alekseyev, ALRUD Senior Partner, Boris Ostroukhov, ALRUD Senior Associate, and Arslan Maksutov, ALRUD Associate, prepared an article: «Russian customs inspections: recent trends and compliance pitfalls» for the International Bar Association (IBA).
In the article the experts outlined the main trends of customs control in Russia, touched upon the issues of including royalty and dividends into the customs value as well as advised on compliance with the Russian customs legislation
USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – February 9, 2024 – In a significant legal victory, Greenspoon Marder partner Robert J. Rando and associate Monifa Hall secured the final judgment for firm client Cheryl Milone Cowles in the Circuit Court for Palm Beach County. The case involved Ms. Cowles’ pursuit of specific performance from the defendant who breached a contract for the sale and purchase of real property.
Following Ms. Cowles’ motion for summary judgment, a final judgment favored Ms
USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – February 8, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder partner Beth-Ann E. Krimsky is featured as a co-writer in Her Story: The Resilient Woman Lawyer’s Guide to Conquering Obstacles, Book 2, the latest publication from the Litigation Section’s Woman Advocate Committee at the American Bar Association (ABA) Publishing. This collection of essays delves into the paths women lawyers navigate in their profession, offering valuable insights and practical advice. In the fourth chapter, Ms
USA
Atlanta – February 8, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder partner Julian A. Fortuna has been recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2024. Mr. Fortuna has been ranked as a Super Lawyer consecutively dating back to 2012.
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement
Alabama, USA
Bradley partner Jon Ferry was quoted in McKnights Long-Term Care News on federal, state and local level intent to strengthen investigations into elder abuse and fraud, including oversight of nursing homes. A two-day law enforcement summit – convened by the U.S. Department of Justice – is the latest in a series of signs that federal officials are taking aggressive steps to police long-term care facilities it suspects of providing inadequate care
Bermuda
"Lifting the veil of trust": factors undermining trust resilience
The world of wealth planning is like a vibrant tapestry, where offshore trusts are regularly woven into patterns aimed to offer prosperity and security for international families
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that 12 of the firm’s Georgia attorneys have been selected to the 2024 editions of Georgia Super Lawyers and Georgia Rising Stars.
The following six attorneys recognized in the 2024 Georgia Super Lawyers list are:
Christopher S. Anulewicz
Lawrence Ashe Jr.
Ronald T. Coleman Jr.
Wayne Hillis Jr.
William J
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Christopher C. Puri has been appointed to a two-year term as chair of the American Health Care Association’s (AHCA) Legal Committee, which began in January 2024. He was also named a member of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee.
Mr. Puri is a nationally recognized professional in long term care and senior housing who handles a full array of legal issues for providers
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Stanley E. Blackmon has been named among the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s (LCLD) inaugural 2023 Fellows Atlas Award winners. Additionally, he is a recipient of the 2024 Alabama Law Alumni Society’s Alabama Rising Young Attorney Award
Argentina
Buenos Aires, February 7th, 2024. On February 5th, , Tarjeta Naranja S.A.U. issued Class LXI Notes —which are simple, non-convertible into shares, unguaranteed— for a total nominal amount of AR$35,000,000,000. The issuance was carried out under the Frequent Issuer Regime established in Section VIII, Chapter V, Title II of the National Securities Commission (Comisión Nacional de Valores) Regulations
USA
New York – February 7, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces the relocation of the firm’s New York office from 590 Madison Avenue to the entire 22nd floor of the 1345 Avenue of the Americas tower. The LEED Silver-certified building, with its steel frame construction and glass exterior, is situated in Manhattan’s Plaza District submarket
Germany
Please note the following press release. This press release is available at our homepage.CA Immo spins off construction management subsidiary omniConA team led by Dr. Marc Scheunemann, Partner at HEUKING, advised CA Immo Deutschland GmbH on the sale of omniCon Gesellschaft für innovatives Bauen mbH, a company specializing in construction management. The transaction was structured as a management buy-out by a company owned by Markus Rink and Sebastian Eckernkamp, General Managers of omniCon
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Lillie A. Hobson has been recognized by the Montgomery County Bar Association (MCBA) with the annual Tom Methvin Volunteer Lawyer of the Year Award
Thailand
Kudun and Partners is pleased to share the successful delivery of a pro bono project undertaken to assist Yunus Thailand, a non-profit organisation devoted to achieving a World of 3 Zeros – Zero Net-Carbon Emission, Zero Poverty, and Zero Unemployment. The pro bono project centered around providing essential legal support on inquiries related to Thailand’s social enterprise law
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Gabriella E. Alonso has been named vice chair of the Regional and Community Banks Subcommittee of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Banking Law Committee.
The Regional and Community Banks Subcommittee is dedicated to identifying and analyzing all banking matters affecting non-money center banks with a particular emphasis on corporate governance matters related to regulatory compliance, risk management and corporate structure. Ms
California, USA
San Francisco Shareholder Monica Mazzei has been named one of the 2024 Top Women Attorneys in Northern California by the American Registry.
The American Registry is the repository for the professional honors and recognitions of North America's top performers. The Registry will help you identify the companies and individuals who have distinguished themselves
China
The world's leading legal directory Chambers and Partners recently published its Technology M&A Global Practice Guide (2024) (the "Guide"). Han Kun exclusively contributed the Law and Practice part of the Guide's China chapter. The contributors include Sean Li, Shijia Li, Shiye Yuan, Angus Xie, Kevin Duan, and Will Huang. Han Kun was invited to author Chambers Technology M&A Global Practice Guide for the third consecutive year
England
Law firm Shoosmiths has announced the launch of a pilot scheme that will see apprentices qualify as solicitors.This scheme, which begins in September 2024, complements the work the firm has been doing with organisations such as the Purpose Coalition on its Social Mobility Action Plan, and Aston University, Virgin Media O2 and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) on the Pathways to Law project for college-age students