It’s no secret – USLAW can host a great event. Throughout the year, we have a full… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK Foundation proudly announces 12 recipients of the 2024 USLAW NETWORK Foundation Law School Diversity Scholarship… Continue Reading
USLAW was founded in 2001 and has focused on delivering exceptional client service, trusted relationships and friendships… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK provides legal decision-makers with access to attorneys who are highly knowledgeable and skilled in jurisdictions… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK is supported by our family of corporate partners, each of whom provides a high-level expertise… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK is a terrific business development, networking, and professional development organization for lawyers across a spectrum… Continue Reading
USLAW brings together more than 60 law firms with deep experience evaluating, assessing, and litigating insurance coverage… Continue Reading
The retail business environment is extremely fluid and challenging. In such an environment, we provide innovative and… Continue Reading
The latest issue of USLAW Magazine is now available for download here. Our member attorneys and official… Continue Reading
State Judicial Profiles by County Jurisdictional awareness of the court and juries on a county-by-county basis is… Continue Reading
From the beginning of our organization, USLAW NETWORK has championed the cause of racial equality. We believe… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK Foundation proudly announces 12 recipients of the 2024 USLAW NETWORK Foundation Law School Diversity Scholarship… Continue Reading
Named New York Capital Region member Longtime USLAW NETWORK member firm Rivkin Radler LLP of Uniondale, N.Y., USLAW NETWORK’s Long Island member firm since 2016, has added a new jurisdiction to its membership. The firm will now also cover the Albany, New York, Capital Region, which includes the cities of… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK names Edward G. Hochuli, past chair of USLAW NETWORK and a founding partner of Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, USLAW’s Arizona member firm, as the 2024 O’Hagan-Carr Award recipient. The award is named after Jim O’Hagan and Charles Carr, co-founding members of USLAW, and is given annually by the… Continue Reading
During last week’s annual member meeting during the Fall 2024 USLAW NETWORK Client Conference, USLAW membership elected the 2024-25 USLAW NETWORK Board of Directors. The leadership includes Kenneth B. Wingate, Chair, from Sweeny, Wingate & Barrow, P.A. in Columbia, South Carolina; Jennifer D. Tricker, vice chair, from Baird Holm LLP… Continue Reading
An updated USLAW NETWORK Transportation and Logistics Compendium is now available on uslaw.org. Updated by USLAW member firms across the U.S., this compendium is a survey of state law on various issues associated with the derivative negligence claims of negligent entrustment, hiring, retention and supervision in truck accident cases. Click… Continue Reading
The latest issue of USLAW Magazine is now available for download here. From artificial intelligence in your trial prep to a refresher on drafting policy guidelines, updates to recent changes to FRCP 7.1, and how the tragic Key Bridge event has put Robins Dry Dock Rule in the spotlight, the… Continue Reading
WHAT YOU'LL FIND IN THIS ISSUE In this issue of USLAW Magazine, we feature articles that delve into equal pay and pay transparency laws, a Medicare compliance update, the Department of Labor’s new independent contractor rule, third-party litigation funding, web apps and the ADA, deciphering medical records for attorneys, geofencing,… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK has released the 2024 edition of its state judicial profiles by county, a 50-state report that offers a judicial profile of each county in the U.S. and identifies counties as conservative, moderate or liberal. The profiles also include key recent court decisions that have changed the legal landscape… Continue Reading
The USLAW NETWORK Foundation is pleased to share that applications are now being accepted for the 2024 USLAW NETWORK Foundation Law School Diversity Scholarship Program. The scholarship program is committed to helping eligible, diverse law students and those who demonstrate a genuine commitment to DEI and social justice in their… Continue Reading
The Trans-European Law Firm Alliance (TELFA) releases a new European Works Council Jurisdictional Overview encompassing more than 20 European nations. The European Works Council Directive, established in 1994, aims to facilitate the establishment and effective functioning of European Works Councils (EWCs). It applies to companies operating in at least two… Continue Reading
[caption id="attachment_1456503" align="alignleft" width="300"] Mindy J. White Chief Counsel, Litigation and Employment Quanta Services, Inc.[/caption] USLAW NETWORK names Mindy J. White, chief counsel, litigation and employment for Quanta Services, Inc., as the 2023 USLAW NETWORK Bill Burns Award recipient. USLAW created the award to annually recognize a client who has… Continue Reading
Oscar J. Cabanas of Wicker Smith in Miami has been named Chair of USLAW NETWORK for 2023-24. Cabanas succeeds Amanda Pennington Ketchum of Dysart Taylor in Kansas City, Missouri. The leadership change occurred at USLAW NETWORK’s fall member meeting in Dana Point, California. “I am honored to serve as USLAW… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK names a dozen industry-leading general counsel to serve as USLAW NETWORK General Counsel Client Advisors. As client advisors, they will participate within a cross-section of practice groups alongside USLAW member attorneys and share insights, experiences and perspectives about the latest challenges, trends and opportunities facing general counsel across… Continue Reading
USLAW and S-E-A are teaming up to host the USLAW NETWORK Battery and Electric Vehicle Forum in conjunction with S-E-A. This two-day in-depth and interactive program will deliver the latest updates on the trends, safety standards, risk mitigation, and common failures of battery and electric vehicle operations. The event will… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK proudly announces the 10 recipients of the 2023 USLAW NETWORK Law School Diversity Scholarship program. The scholarships are awarded to outstanding law school students from ABA-accredited law schools across the country. Each recipient receives $5,000 towards their law school tuition as well as an invitation to the Fall… Continue Reading
The Trans European Law Firms Alliance (TELFA) recently released the 2023 TELFA Whistleblower Jurisdictional Overview to help convey at a high level the different approaches and traditions in the 16 listed member states (see last page). USLAW established a mutual relationship with TELFA in 2007. Background on the EU Whistleblower… Continue Reading
When Diversity Lab first launched the Mansfield Rule pilot certification with 40+ large firms in 2017, the primary requirement was to consider at least 30 percent women lawyers and underrepresented racial and ethnic lawyers for leadership roles. Versions 2.0 through 6.0 were steadily broadened each year to include LGBTQ+ lawyers… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK names 12 construction industry leaders to serve as USLAW NETWORK Construction Law Practice Group Client Advisors. As client advisors, they will collaborate alongside the leadership of the practice group to provide valuable input and share insights, experiences and perspectives about the latest challenges, trends and opportunities they see… Continue Reading
We are pleased to announce the 2022-23 leadership for the Insurance Law Practice Group: Chair: Christine V. Anto, Amundsen Davis LLC, Chicago, IL Vice Chair: Amy Bradley-Waters, Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green, L.L.P., Tulsa, OK Secretary: Kevin K. Broerman, Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C., Phoenix, AZ For more information… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK names 10 transportation industry leaders to serve as USLAW NETWORK Transportation and Logistics Practice Group Client Advisors. As client advisors, they will participate within the practice group alongside USLAW member attorneys and share insights, experiences and perspectives about the latest challenges, trends and opportunities facing transportation leaders. USLAW… Continue Reading
The Trans European Law Firms Alliance (TELFA) recently released the 2022 edition of its TELFA Corporate Practice Group country-by-country guide where legal decision-makers will find relevant info for creating corporate structures in jurisdictions across Europe. In 2007, USLAW established a mutual relationship with TELFA, a network of over 30 independent… Continue Reading
We are pleased to announce the 2022-23 leadership for the Business Transactions/Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Group: Chair: Stella Lellos of Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York Vice Chair: Thomas W. Ice, Jr. of Middleton Reutlinger in Louisville, Kentucky Secretary: John H. Geary, Jr. of Copeland, Cook, Taylor & Bush, P.A. in Ridgeland, Mississippi For more information about this… Continue Reading
We recently hosted nine of the 2022 USLAW NETWORK Foundation Diversity Scholarship recipients at the Fall 2022 USLAW NETWORK Client Conference in Austin, Texas. The students participated fully in the legal education sessions, interactive discussions and numerous networking opportunities. Pictured below are the students with USLAW Diversity Council leadership Mert… Continue Reading
We are pleased to announce the 2022-23 leadership for the USLAW NETWORK Complex Tort and Product Liability Practice Group. For more information about this practice group or attorneys in this group, click here. Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK membership elected the 2022-23 Board of Directors during the recent USLAW NETWORK’s fall member meeting in Austin, Texas. New leadership includes Amanda Pennington Ketchum of Dysart Taylor in Kansas City, Missouri as chair, Oscar J. Cabanas of Wicker Smith in Miami as vice chair, and Kenneth B. Wingate… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK names Charles E. Baxter, vice president of risk management for United Road, as the 2022 USLAW NETWORK Bill Burns Award recipient. USLAW created the award to annually recognize a client who has shown outstanding service and dedication to USLAW. The award is named after Bill Burns, a longtime… Continue Reading
REGISTER HERE WHEN: Sept. 21, 2022 – 1 p.m. ET WHAT: USLAW members, S-E-A associates, clients, partners, and their families are invited to join us for our fourth guest speaker, who will discuss embracing uncertainty and creating a life you love. Join us as we welcome Dan Thurmon, author of… Continue Reading
We are pleased to announce that Donn C. Alexander of Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C. in Arizona and Heidi L. Mandt of Williams Kastner in Oregon have been named chair and vice chair, respectively, of the USLAW NETWORK Medical Law Practice Group. The USLAW Medical Law Practice Group is a… Continue Reading
Carr Allison attorneys Caroline Pryor and Alex Townsley of our Mobile (AL) office, recently won summary judgment for a retail client in a case where the plaintiff tripped on a gas pump island, sustaining a fractured shoulder. In support of the argument that the gas pump island was open and… Continue Reading
On July 15, 2022, Sweeney & Sheehan Partner Michael Kunsch won a unanimous defense verdict in a product liability case following a 4-day jury trial in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The plaintiff sustained injuries after falling from a steel rolling tower scaffold in the course of his employment as… Continue Reading
Support the USLAW NETWORK FOUNDATION today. USLAW NETWORK Foundation is a qualified section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. If you are interested in making an individual contribution, please scan the QR code or donate via USLAW FOUNDATION donation via PAYPAL. Contributions qualify as charitable deductions for federal income tax purposes. Please contact… Continue Reading
UPDATED: Click here to see a featured spotlight on the scholarship recipients in the fall 2002 USLAW Magazine. The USLAW NETWORK Foundation announces the inaugural recipients of the USLAW NETWORK Foundation Law School Diversity Scholarship program. Scholarships will be awarded to 10 outstanding law school students from ABA-accredited law schools… Continue Reading
USLAW Attorneys for Defendants: James R. Moore, Jr., and C. Landon Kidd; Copeland, Cook, Taylor & Bush, P.A.; Ridgeland, MS Date of Verdict: 5-20-22 Summary: This case arose from a fatal crash near Jackson, Mississippi. Carolyn Crechale, age 81, was driving a Cadillac sedan when she changed lanes on the… Continue Reading
To promote wellness within our community, S-E-A and USLAW jointly created the "Live Better" initiative, which includes Peloton rides, conference walks, wellness presentations and much more throughout the year. This installment features Mark Ostach who helps people find the courage to connect. Many of us are learning, living, and leading… Continue Reading
Baird Holm Partners Chris Hedican and Mark Goldsmith achieved a successful outcome for their client, Walmart. In March, a Kansas federal jury found in its favor on a sex discrimination and retaliation case. Hedican and Goldsmith acted as trial counsel for Walmart in this case. Continue Reading
Applications are now being accepted for the USLAW NETWORK Law School Diversity Scholarship. The program is part of the NETWORK’s commitment to helping eligible, diverse law students who are in need of financial assistance to achieve their academic and professional dreams. The scholarship program will award $5,000 to eight students… Continue Reading
Roetzel’s Appellate Team Obtains 7-0 Decision from Ohio Supreme Court State ex rel. Grendell v. Walder, 2022-Ohio-204 (Feb. 1, 2022) Roetzel & Andress attorneys Stephen W. Funk and Emily Anglewicz of its Appellate Law team recently obtained a 7-0 decision from the Ohio Supreme Court in a writ of mandamus… Continue Reading
MehaffyWeber lawyers Michele Smith, Trey Sandoval, Diana Shelby and Elizabeth Perez secured a summary judgment exonerating the structural engineering firm of record in a large, multiparty construction defect case involving multiple condominiums in a private retirement community. Other defendants filed motions, but MehaffyWeber was the only defendant to succeed in… Continue Reading
Supreme Court Punts on the Issue of Whether Agent’s Dismissal with Prejudice on Notice of Claim Grounds Precludes Vicarious Claim Banner v. Gordon| Arizona Supreme Court | JSH Attorney Eileen GilBride The Supreme Court avoided answering the questions posed in this case: does an involuntary dismissal with prejudice of an… Continue Reading
American Legal Records, the fastest-growing record retrieval company in the country, has been named the official record retrieval partner of USLAW NETWORK. “American Legal Records is a leader in document retrieval, and we are eager to collaborate with them across the NETWORK and welcome them as an official partner… Continue Reading
Sweeny, Wingate & Barrow attorneys Mark S. Barrow and Brandon R. Gottschall, who were retained after default had been entered against a trucking company and driver in a bodily injury action, obtained an order granting relief from default. The matter involved a low-speed accident and a plaintiff who, after the… Continue Reading
Featuring Dan L. Longo, Murchison & Cumming, LLP (Irvine, CA) About this program This session examines how the events of 2020 and beyond have combined to impact technological advances, law firm/company operations, the practice of law by in-house and external counsel, employee relations and planning for the future. Continue Reading
Featuring J. Scott Searl, Baird Holm LLP (Omaha, NE) About this program The adage “What is old is new again” is appropriate today in the world of federal and state legal regulations. With the change of administration in Washington and increasingly polarized state governments, clients and counsel are struggling with… Continue Reading
Featuring Anne E. Baggott, Dysart Taylor Cotter McMonigle & Brumitt, P.C. (Kansas City, MO); Colleen E. Hastie, Traub Lieberman (Hawthorne, NY) About this program Lawyers with emotional intelligence skills produce a more functional and productive law practice. Emotionally intelligent lawyers are often better negotiators and litigators. Firms and legal departments… Continue Reading
Featuring Lisa D. Angelo, Murchison & Cumming, LLP (Los Angeles, CA); Michael D. Plachy, Lewis Roca (Denver, CO) About this program Litigating during a worldwide pandemic has caused us all to change the way we work, think, and understand what is and is not necessary to be successful. Who… Continue Reading
Featuring Martin S. Driggers, Sweeny Wingate & Barrow, P.A. (Hartsville, SC); Albert B. Randall, Jr., Franklin & Prokopik, P.C. (Baltimore, MD) About this program Wellness programs have come a long way since the inception of Control Data Corp.’s Stay Well program in 1979 to the point where they have become… Continue Reading
Featuring Kevin R. Gardner, Connell Foley LLPN (Roseland, NJ); Rodney L. Umberger, Williams Kastner (Seattle, WA) About this program The impact of the pandemic on the mechanisms by which we resolve legal disputes has been significant and will likely be far-lasting. Lockdowns and court closures have given rise to virtual… Continue Reading
Featuring Bryan P. Couch, Connell Foley LLP (Newark, NJ); Ryan C. Holt, Sweeny Wingate & Barrow, P.A. (Columbia, SC); Lisa Langevin, Kelly Santini LLP (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) About this program The high-stakes, high-paced worlds of legal services and risk management can lend themselves to burnout, anxiety and poor social habits.… Continue Reading
Featuring Lew R.C. Bricker, SmithAmundsen LLC (Chicago, IL); Christina Maranakis, IMS; Sheryl J. Willert, Williams Kastner (Seattle, WA) About this program Eight years of the Obama administration followed by four years of the Trump administration laid the foundation for a new world order in the federal and state courts. Societal,… Continue Reading
Featuring Jeffrey L. O’Hara, Connell Foley LLP (Roseland, NJ); Douglas B. Tumminello, Lewis Roca (Denver, CO) About this program Physical, mental and emotional wellness go hand-in-hand. This session will focus primarily on holistic wellness – making simple adjustments for lifelong fitness improvements. We will discuss a variety of topics,… Continue Reading
Featuring Jack J. Laffey, Laffey, Leitner & Goode LLC (Milwaukee, WI); Constantine “Dean” Nickas, Wicker Smith O’Hara McCoy & Ford P.A. (Miami, FL) About this program The COVID-19 global pandemic has changed how litigation is conducted at least in the near term, and possibly permanently (ZOOM much anyone?). Verdicts nationally… Continue Reading
Rod Umberger named chair, Mandy Ketchum named vice chair, Oscar Cabanas named secretary/treasurer USLAW NETWORK members elected their 2021-22 USLAW NETWORK Board of Directors during the annual Fall Member Business Meeting in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Rodney L. Umberger of Williams Kastner in Seattle, Washington, is chair of USLAW NETWORK… Continue Reading
Rodney L. Umberger of Williams Kastner in Seattle, Washington, has been named Chair of USLAW NETWORK for 2021-22. He succeeds Dan L. Longo of Murchison & Cumming LLP in Los Angeles. The leadership change was made at the NETWORK’s annual fall member business meeting in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “I am… Continue Reading
After a three-day in-person jury trial, Amy R. Humphreys and Jason Proctor of Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a hospital in the Circuit Court of Cabell County, West Virginia. Plaintiff alleged that the firm's client failed to properly maintain their premises which caused plaintiff… Continue Reading
The latest digital-only issue of USLAW Magazine (Summer 2021) is now available for download by clicking here. So, what's inside this issue? In this complimentary issue, you will read about the statute of limitation concerns in discriminatory failure to hire cases, the impact of COVID-19 on business interruption coverage for the… Continue Reading
Ransomware attacks are growing in frequency, threatening the U.S. critical infrastructure, businesses, and public and nonpublic entities. It is also one of the most intractable and common threats facing organizations across all geographies. Key stakeholders have seen an increase in the average ransom payment by 43% to $220,298 in Q1… Continue Reading
Traub Lieberman Partner Colleen Hastie defeated a dispositive motion to dismiss in favor of third-party Skilled Nursing Facility (“SNF”). Plaintiff commenced action against SNF sounding in medical malpractice, negligence, and violations of Public Health Law §2801-d, alleging SNF failed to properly care for, diagnose, and treat the plaintiff’s decedent during his… Continue Reading
Traub Lieberman Partner Lisa M. Rolle obtained summary judgment in favor of defendant SRI Fire Sprinkler, LLC, a family-owned and operated fire sprinkler company. The judgment was determined pursuant to CPLR 3211(a)(5) on the grounds that Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company’s (Plaintiff) negligent construction claim accrued on the date when work was… Continue Reading
Franklin & Prokopik, P.C. in Maryland secures complete reversal of $400,000 jury verdict in a premises liability case, On February 25, 2021, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals reversed a $400,000 jury verdict entered against one of Franklin & Prokopik’s retail clients in 2019. The case involved a customer who… Continue Reading
USLAW is excited to usher in 2021 so we can celebrate USLAW’s 20th anniversary. A small but might group of six firms launched USLAW in 2001 with the vision of creating a network of smaller, regionally based, independent firms with the capability to respond quickly, efficiently, and economically to clients’… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK’s Fall 2020 USLAW Magazine is now available for download. The latest issue includes articles on the legal and business implications to consider due to the impact of COVID-19 plus insights on how to move business forward across a variety of industries during the pandemic. With a focus on… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK, Inc. has released a trio of timely video resources created in conjunction with its recent USLAW NETWORK Worldwide Virtual Retreat: 2021 and Beyond. These resources – previously only available to Retreat attendees – are now available to you for immediate viewing. This new video library includes more than… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK releases its newest compendium of law, a multi-state resource that addresses relevant state-specific general liability considerations in conjunction with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Written by USLAW NETWORK member attorneys, the compendium takes advantage of local knowledge and experience in each of the jurisdictions in which USLAW NETWORK firms practice.… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK announces the creation of the USLAW NETWORK Foundation, a 501c3 charitable organization. The USLAW NETWORK Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, including the funding of scholarships to provide financial assistance to diverse law students in their pursuit of a legal education at an American Bar… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK today releases its newest compendium of law, a multi-state resource that addresses relevant considerations with respect to invoking “force majeure” clauses in contracts in light of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Written by USLAW NETWORK member attorneys, the compendium takes advantage of local knowledge and experience in each of the… Continue Reading
As Covid-19 quickly turned us into a remote workforce, cyber risk and the number of attacks increased exponentially. Hackers have remained on the prowl for the path of least resistance to a company’s systems and to expose vulnerabilities for executing attacks. What are your legal responsibilities in today’s digital world? … Continue Reading
The presence of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced attorneys and experts to adapt and overcome mobility and social distancing restrictions put in place by local and federal governments. Born out of these constraints are the limitations placed on conducting site visits and laboratory inspections. In order to temporarily circumnavigate… Continue Reading
USLAW has several FREE webinars scheduled in the weeks ahead. Please see below, save the date and your seat. Register today. Thursday, May 14 at 3 PM ET REGISTER Investigating… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK’s quarterly issue of USLAW Magazine is now available for download. The spring issue includes articles that focus on the legalization of cannabis and its impact on the workplace, vicarious liability against non-motor carriers under the FMCSR, and measures business owners and employers can take to mitigate risk and… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK, Inc., a network of independent law firms with roots in civil litigation, has named Middleton Reutlinger, a Louisville, Kentucky-based firm as its newest member firm representing Kentucky. Middleton Reutlinger is located in Louisville and is available to clients throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. First established in 1854 and… Continue Reading
Ametros, the largest professional administration expert in the industry, has been named USLAW NETWORK’s official future medical fund management partner. Ametros is based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, and has representatives across the country. “We are excited to welcome Ametros to USLAW as an official corporate partner,” said Dan L. Longo, chair… Continue Reading
With the New Year upon us, we wanted to share some exciting news about Structured Financial Associates, Inc. (SFA) — USLAW’s official structured settlement partner since 2018. SFA recently combined resources with its sister company, Arcadia Settlements Group (Arcadia) to accelerate the evolution of the structured settlements industry in support… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK, a network of independent, full-service law firms with roots in civil litigation, partnered with Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C.to host a recent recruiting forum. The event, which preceded USLAW’s fall client conference, featured 16 USLAW member firms and nearly 60 students from Howard who participated… Continue Reading
Dan L. Longo of Murchison & Cumming LLP in Irvine, California, has been named Chair of USLAW NETWORK for 2019-20. He succeeds Kevin L. Fritz of Lashly & Baer, P.C. in St. Louis, Missouri. The change of leadership was made at the NETWORK’s annual Fall Member Business Meeting in Washington,… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK announces the addition of Laffey, Leitner & Goode LLC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the newest member to the NETWORK. “We are pleased to welcome Jack Laffey, Mark Leitner, Joe Goode and their colleagues from Laffey, Leitner & Goode to USLAW NETWORK,” said Kevin L. Fritz, Chair of USLAW… Continue Reading
By Iosif Sorokin, Larson • King, LLP On April 11, the Immigration Service announced that it received 201,011 H-1B petitions during the filing period from April 1-5, 2019. This number far exceeded the congressionally mandated cap of 85,000 new H-1B petitions available for the federal fiscal year 2020. As a result,… Continue Reading
By Fernando Holguín and René Mauricio Alva, EC Legal Rubio Villegas On December 1, 2018, the elected president Mr. Andrés Manuel López-Obrador took office as President of México. As with every change in the presidency, the new President brings reforms and changes to certain regulations as part of his government’s policies and Mr. López-Obrador… Continue Reading
Noble F. Allen of Hinckley Allen in Hartford, Connecticut, and the late Wendell G. Large of Richardson, Whitman, Large & Badger in Portland, Maine, have been named recipients of the 2018 USLAW NETWORK O’Hagan Award. The award is named after Jim O’Hagan, a founding member of USLAW, and is given… Continue Reading
Kevin L. Fritz of Lashly & Baer, P.C. in St. Louis, Missouri, has been named Chair of USLAW NETWORK for 2018-19. He succeeds John D. Cromie of Connell Foley LLP in New Jersey. The change of leadership was made at the NETWORK’s annual Fall Membership Meeting in Montreal, Canada. “I… Continue Reading
A special to USLAW NETWORK and USLAW DigiKnow By Karen Painter Randall, Connell Foley LLP, Roseland, New Jersey On July 31, 2018, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) hosted a summit in New York City where members of both the public and private sectors came together to discuss the protection of critical… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK, INC. (USLAW) has released the USLAW 2018 attorney directories for four USLAW practice groups: Complex Tort and Product Liability, Construction Law, Employment and Labor Law, and Transportation and Logistics. USLAW practice group attorney directories are detailed directories of the active attorneys within these groups. These directories showcase… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK, Inc., an international organization composed of more than 60 independent, full practice firms with roots in civil litigation, today releases the 2018-19 edition of the USLAW Membership Directory and Source Book. These important resources provide immediate access to USLAW members firms, key attorney contacts in each firm as… Continue Reading
Structured Financial Associates, Inc. (“SFA”), a founding leader in the structured settlement business, has been named USLAW NETWORK’s exclusive partner for structured settlement services. USLAW NETWORK is an international organization composed of more than 60 independent, full practice firms with roots in civil litigation. “Structured Financial Associates is a… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK (USLAW) has released two new compendiums: the 50-State Analysis of Liability Damages Caps and the 50-State Analysis of Workers’ Compensation Medical Benefits Caps. Scott H. Moulton and Fred L. Hubbs of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. in Georgia served as editors, respectively, of the new compendiums. “With companies… Continue Reading
The 2017 Fall/Winter issue of USLAW Magazine has been published and is now available for download. Articles focus on the ever-increasing impact of the opioid epidemic, medical marijuana and the legalization movement, technology in transportation litigation, insights into cybersecurity, data breaches and risk assessments and much more. USLAW Magazine is… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK, INC. (USLAW) has released the USLAW 2017 attorney directories for four USLAW practice groups: Complex Tort and Product Liability, Construction Law, Employment and Labor Law, and Transportation and Logistics. USLAW practice group attorney directories are detailed directories of the active attorneys within these groups. These directories showcase… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK has just released the 2017-18 USLAW NETWORK Membership Directory and it is available for download now. The Directory includes all member firms listed geographically. Each member entry spotlights the practice areas and some of the representative clients for each firm as well as an overview of each firm’s… Continue Reading
The latest issue of USLAW Magazine has been published and is available for download by clicking MAGAZINE. Published twice a year – once in the spring and once in the fall – USLAW Magazine features articles from USLAW member firms and corporate partners who provide insight into issues facing today’s… Continue Reading
Bradley A. Wright, a past chair of USLAW NETWORK and partner-in-charge, Akron (Ohio) office & practice group manager, transportation and retail for USLAW member firm Roetzel & Andress in Ohio, has been named USLAW NETWORK’s 2016 O’Hagan Award recipient. The award is presented by the USLAW Chair to a USLAW… Continue Reading
The 2016 Fall/Winter issue of USLAW Magazine has been published and is now available for download. USLAW Magazine is published each spring and fall and content is written by attorneys from USLAW member firms as well as industry leading corporate partners. The 2016 Fall/Winter issue covers topics ranging from… Continue Reading
A special to USLAW NETWORK and USLAW DigiKnow By Noel D Humphreys, Connell Foley LLP, Roseland, New Jersey Limited liability companies across the country may be surprised to learn that a recent ruling in New Jersey could impact their business. In early August 2016, New Jersey’s Supreme Court ruled on application of… Continue Reading
A special to USLAW NETWORK and USLAW DigiKnow By Karen Painter Randall, Connell Foley LLP, Roseland, New Jersey Since May 2016, the operators of the TeslaCrypt ransomware have shut down their command and control servers and released a master decryption key that will decrypt files infected with the TeslaCrypt ransomware versions 3.0… Continue Reading
A special to USLAW NETWORK and USLAW DigiKnow By Karen Painter Randall, Connell Foley LLP, Roseland, New Jersey The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit involving a plaintiff filing suit under the False Claims Act for the improper access of her protected health information ("PHI").… Continue Reading
Registration is now open for the upcoming USLAW Business to Business Litigation Exchange, scheduled for June 13 - 14 at the Ritz Carlton San Francisco in San Francisco, California. The event kicks-off with an evening networking reception at SPIN Ping Pong Social Club followed by the highly interactive educational programming… Continue Reading
A special to USLAW NETWORK and USLAW DigiKnow By Karen Painter Randall, Connell Foley LLP, Roseland, New Jersey The Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”) recently sent a confidential advisory asking that businesses and software security experts assist in its fight against one of the most malicious new types of cyber-attacks facing the… Continue Reading
A special to USLAW NETWORK and USLAW DigiKnow By Karen Painter Randall, Connell Foley LLP, Roseland, New Jersey Digital Asset Holdings LLC, a start-up company specializing in the blockchain technology for the financial services industry recently announced that it has entered into business relationships with Accenture, Broadridge and PricewaterhouseCoopers to ensure faster… Continue Reading
Forensic engineering. Legal visualization. Court reporting. Structured settlements. Complex and catastrophic medical management services. Jury consulting. Investigative work. E-discovery. Data forensics. Cyber security. These are just a few of the important expert services USLAW corporate partners provide to members and their clients throughout the year. USLAW NETWORK member firms and… Continue Reading
Paradigm Outcomes, the nation’s leading provider of complex and catastrophic medical management, has been named the official complex and catastrophic medical management services partner of USLAW NETWORK. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Paradigm has managed more than 12,000 medically complex cases, with a success rate… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK, Inc. has named Hanson Bridgett LLP, as its San Francisco market member firm. “We are delighted to welcome Hanson Bridgett in San Francisco as our newest USLAW member firm,” said Thomas L. Oliver, II, Chair of USLAW NETWORK and a founding shareholder in USLAW member firm, Carr Allison… Continue Reading
A special to USLAW NETWORK and USLAW DigiKnow By Karen Painter Randall, Connell Foley LLP, Roseland, New Jersey After early unsuccessful attempts, on October 27, 2015, the Senate finally passed the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (“CISA”), a bill intended to curtail cyberattacks by encouraging its victims to share information about the attack,… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK, Inc. (USLAW) today releases its updated 2015 National Compendium of Law, which is a multi-state resource that gives users easy access to state common and statutory law regarding a variety of litigation-oriented issues. The Compendium focuses on the procedural aspects of the law so that clients of USLAW… Continue Reading
Thomas L. Oliver, II, a founding shareholder at Carr Allison in Alabama, has been named Chair of the 2015-16 USLAW NETWORK Board of Directors. The announcement was made at the NETWORK’s annual membership meeting held in Boston. He succeeds C. Erik Gustafson from LeClairRyan in Virginia. “I am so proud… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK today releases a new state-by state compendium of law focused on Employee Rights regarding Initial Medical Treatment. Fred L. Hubbs of Hall Booth Smith P.C. in Georgia served as the editor. When an employee is injured at work, what are their rights with respect to receiving paid… Continue Reading
A special to USLAW NETWORK and USLAW DigiKnow By Karen Painter Randall, Connell Foley LLP, Roseland, New Jersey Neiman Marcus credit card holders whose accounts were hacked will be able to proceed with a federal class-action lawsuit against the retailer. On July 20, 2015, the Seventh Circuit reversed the district court’s dismissal… Continue Reading
A special to USLAW NETWORK and USLAW DigiKnow By Karen Painter Randall, Connell Foley LLP, Roseland, New Jersey Citigroup Inc., Capital One Financial Corp., and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. rejected a $19 million pact backed by MasterCard Inc. last month over the high-profile Target Corp. data breach, which resulted in the… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK, Inc., an international network of law firms, has named Warner Norcross & Judd LLP as its Michigan member firm. Warner Norcross is a corporate law firm with eight offices throughout Michigan. “We are pleased to welcome the attorneys from Warner Norcross & Judd to USLAW,” said C.… Continue Reading
A special to USLAW NETWORK and USLAW DigiKnow By Karen Painter Randall, Connell Foley LLP, Roseland, New Jersey According to a statement this past Thursday, WikiLeaks published more than 200,000 internal Sony Pictures Entertainment documents and e-mails in connection with the data breach incident involving Sony Corp.’s Hollywood studio late last year.… Continue Reading
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., April 8, 2015 – The 2015 Spring/Summer issue of USLAW Magazine, a professional biannual publication produced by USLAW NETWORK, Inc. (USLAW) to address legal and business issues facing commercial, corporate and insurer clients, is now available for download by clicking USLAW Magazine. All content in the magazine… Continue Reading
A special to USLAW NETWORK and USLAW DigiKnow By Karen Painter Randall, Connell Foley LLP, Roseland, New Jersey During President Obama’s recent State of the Union Address he stated, “No foreign nation, no hacker, should be able to shut down our networks, steal our trade secrets, or invade the privacy of American… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK, an international network of full-practice law firms with roots in civil litigation, will host a free one-day event in Chicago fully focused on legal decision makers and in-house counsel. The event – 2015 USLAW NETWORK Legal Leaders & Corporate Counsel Exchange – will be held on March 3,… Continue Reading
USLAW NETWORK hosts several webinars each month to inform, educate and share knowledge about the latest laws and legal trends. Our January 2015 kick-off webinars put a focus on social media monitoring, language differences in legal arena and data breaches. Save the dates and join USLAW for the following USLAW… Continue Reading
Longo, Mahaney, Umberger, Wingate named directors USLAW NETWORK, an organization composed of more than 100 independent, defense-based law firms with more than 7,000 attorneys, has announced that C. Erik Gustafson of LeClairRyan has been named the 2014-15 USLAW NETWORK Chair. Gustafson succeeds Bradley A. Wright of Roetzel & Andress LPA,… Continue Reading
Parlee McLaws LLP, one of Canada’s leading regional law firms, has joined USLAW NETWORK as its newest member firm representing Alberta, Canada. Parlee McLaws has two offices in Alberta, one in Calgary and one in Edmonton. “The team at Parlee McLaws brings a depth of experience and knowledge that clients… Continue Reading
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Jan. 14, 2014 -- Therrien Couture Lawyers L.L.P., headquartered in Brossard, Quebec, Canada, is the newest member of USLAW NETWORK (USLAW) and represents the Québec province of Canada. USLAW is an international network of defense-based law firms. “We welcome Jean-Luc (Couture) and his team to USLAW NETWORK,”… Continue Reading
Click here it view on-demand programming | USLAW Short Takes USLAW’s Short Takes virtual video series includes 26 discussions on today’s hottest legal topics, forward-thinking initiatives and several areas that address the impact of COVID-19 and how we manage it for a daily work-life balance. In each of these brief… Continue Reading
