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We're excited to announce that Meg Hobbins has joined our Immigration team in Washington, D.C. as a Member. She brings more than 17 years of experience handling U.S. immigration and international human rights matters. Learn more about her practice and experience here:

Meg Hobbins Joins Clark Hill’s Immigration Team | News & Events | Clark Hill PLC Clark Hill announced today that Meg Hobbins has joined the firm as a Member of its immigration practice in Washington, D.C. Hobbins has more than 17 years of experience handling U.S. immigration and international human rights matters. She challenges persecutory INTERPOL Red Notices and restores trav...

attorney Patricia Hamill is quoted in law.com’s Two Circuit Judges Show Glimmer of Hope for Administration in States' Title IX Regulation Challenges.

Excerpt: Majority opinions for the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Sixth circuits followed suit in denying the Department of Education’s requests to stay orders blocking the Aug. 1 enactment of Title IX rule changes, however, two judges have emerged as the first to side with the Biden administration’s gender-identity mandate provisions.

“The Sixth Circuit has telegraphed that the expansion of Bostock v. Clayton County’s definition of s*x discrimination into other areas, including Title IX, is likely dead on arrival or at least in for a substantial uphill battle,” Hamill said. “Whether the panel that gets the case on appeal will conclude similarly remains to be seen, but the reasoning on the request for a partial stay is, in my opinion, significant.”

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Congratulations to Josh Redelman who was recently appointed to the Houston Bar Association’s HAY Center Committee!

The Committee works with the HAY (Houston Alumni Youth) Center to help those aging out of foster care. Each year, the committee organizes a festive holiday party featuring gifts, food, a visit from Santa, and family-friendly activities. They also support the Prom Event by collecting formal wear donations and volunteering at the event, and they celebrate high school seniors at the Graduation Party. Additionally, the committee participates in the College Bound Experience, assisting youth with shopping for college necessities, and conducts legal presentations to educate them about their rights and responsibilities.

HAY Center For more information on this committee, contact HBA Projects and Events Director Bonnie Simmons at [email protected] or (346) 471-3418.

Earsa Jackson is quoted in the National Law Journal’s FTC Oversight of Franchisors Should Be on Case-by-Case Basis, Franchise Lawyers Say.

“I don’t see that there is any widespread industry attempt to impede discussion with governmental agencies,” said Jackson, a Clark Hill member. “The concern with the broad brush is putting the entire industry in one basket when there might be only some isolated issues.”

The FTC’s concerns could be addressed “on a case-by-case basis,” she added.

“The brands, at least the ones that I work with, their goal is to have a good relationship with the franchisees,” Jackson said. “Those that are in it for the long term realize the value of having a good relationship and dialogue with their franchisees.”

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Clark Hill expands to Atlanta! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clark-hill-law_atlanta-atlantalawfirm-lawfirm-activity-7218667320938835968-3QGz?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios

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attorney Melissa Ventrone is featured in the Future Intelligence's Cyber crime wave provokes backlash.

"We really must start looking at cybersecurity from a resiliency perspective. And we must change the way that we operate. Threat actors know what’s valuable. They know in the US, Social Security numbers are valuable, and in the US, we’ve tied Social Security numbers to everything. So, we until we really stop tying all that information, and we devalue what it is, they’re getting their hands on, they’re still going to see value in it,” said Melissa Ventrone, a former US Marine Corps intelligence specialist who is the head of the Chicago law practice Clark Hill’s cybersecurity team, and a specialist in ransomware recovery.

“On this concept of resiliency, if we could come up with a concept that enables or helps in the healthcare space. Let’s say a hospital gets hit by ransomware, are there facilities that we can set up that they could plug into almost immediately to continue providing the care and when they’re back up then it gets transferred back over?"

“If you have a business, you should be required to have this resiliency concept. So, if something does happen, then you can still continue to operate, provide services to consumers, customers, and businesses. It should be mandated.”

https://www.futureintelligence.co.uk/2024/07/16/patience-over-cyber-crime-wave-wearing-thin/

Cyber crime wave provokes backlash - Future Intelligence A huge cyber crime wave around the world is leading to calls for a kinetic response amid increasing geopolitical tension.

Yesterday, Clark Hill, a proud partner and legal advisor to the United Against Online Abuse in Sport (UAOA) global coalition, hosted the United Against Online Abuse in Sport Forum in Dublin. This important event featured prominent Irish sports stars Jenny Claffey (Ireland Padel & former Ireland Tennis player), Leah Tarpey (Leinster & Ireland Rugby player), and Tom Parsons (Chief Executive of the Gaelic Players Association and former Mayo county player), and was chaired by 'Off the Ball’ presenter Ger Gilroy.

"Online abuse in sports is not just a problem for athletes and teams, it impacts sponsors, fans, and the sports community as a whole. Clark Hill is proud to be part of the United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) coalition with the FIA. This initiative is part of our ongoing effort to provide meaningful solutions and foster a safer online environment in the sports community.” -Kirby Tarrant, Partner in Charge, Clark Hill Dublin Office

For more information about the United Against Online Abuse campaign, please visit https://lnkd.in/ekaE7upP

Christian Foote of our ESG team has published a news alert on proposed delays for implementing California's climate disclosure laws that were signed last year. Read his analysis here:

Proposed Delays Heighten Uncertainty Surrounding California’s Landmark Climate Disclosure Laws of 2023 | News & Events | Clark Hill PLC California Governor Gavin Newsom recently proposed amendments that would delay by two years the implementation of California’s landmark climate disclosure laws, Senate Bills 253 and 261 (SB253 and SB261). When Governor Newsom signed SB253 and SB261 into law on Oct. 7, 2023, he expressly noted that...

Clark Hill in Detroit Opens Atlanta Practice with Eight New Lawyers - DBusiness Magazine Detroit-based international law firm Clark Hill has announced an expansion into the Atlanta market with the addition of eight lawyers from Taylor English Duma, effective July 29.

Attorneys Joann Needleman and Ryan Blumberg authored, with contribution from law clerk Pawan Jain, an article for Law360: Synapse Bankruptcy Has Ripple Effects For Fintech Industry.

"As the industry reflects on Synapse's rise and fall, the importance of balancing innovation with regulatory and operational prudence becomes ever clearer. To balance oversight and innovation, regulators can adopt proactive engagement by providing guidance and resources, and develop collaborative frameworks through joint task forces and advisory panels. Expanding regulatory sandboxes will allow fintechs to test products under supervision, while tailored regulations address specific risks of various fintech models. These strategies ensure robust compliance without stifling technological advancement."

Read the full article here: https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1855461/synapse-bankruptcy-has-ripple-effects-for-fintech-industry

Congratulations to the 2024 SuperLawyers Northern and Southern California Rising Stars! Alison Hitz, Matthew Brand, Michelle Omidi (Southern) | Tiffany Hunter (Northern).

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Maryam Danishwar is named a 2024 Leader of Influence by the Los Angles Business Journal! https://labusinessjournal.com/issues/leaders-of-influence/leaders-of-influence-litigators-trial-attorneys-2024/

Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys 2024 Archives Click here for PDF THERE IS A SPECIAL BREED OR ATTORNEY THAT NEEDS TO TRANSCEND EXPERT COMPREHENSION OF THE LEGAL system – the litigator. Lawyers who go to the proverbial mat to fight for their clients before judges and jury have their own unique sets of skills. In this special section we share pr...

We're excited to welcome 8 attorneys who will make up our new Atlanta office! 7 of the 8 attorneys will join as Members and be part of our Corporate, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate Practices. In this press release, hear from CEO John Hensien, Member-in-Charge of the Atlanta office Christina Moore, and new Clark Hill Member Manori de Silva, as they discuss our latest expansion.

Clark Hill Opens Atlanta Office With 8 Laterals From Taylor English | News & Events | Clark Hill PLC New Members Join Corporate, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate Practices; Atlanta Office is Firm’s 29th International law firm Clark Hill today announced expansion into the Atlanta market with the addition of eight lawyers from Taylor English Duma LLP effective July 29. For Clark Hill, which has ...

Congratulations to Mountain States Super Lawyers Paola Armeni and Rising Stars Austin Barnum!

Las Vegas | Offices | Clark Hill PLC Did you know? The famous Las Vegas Strip is not located within the city limits of Las Vegas. The strip actually comes under the jurisdiction of Clark County.

attorney Myriah Jaworski is quoted in SecureWorld's Chevron Doctrine Reversal: What's It Mean for Cybersecurity Regulation?

"The Supreme Court's Loper decision, jettisoning Chevron and upending the longstanding core of administrative law, has major implications for cyber and privacy regulations that are promulgated and enforced by federal agencies, such as CISA, the FTC, and SEC," said Myriah Jaworski, Member, Clark Hill Law. "Courts are no longer required to defer to these agencies' interpretation of their own rules, and may instead substitute their own judgement in an area that is particularly vulnerable to challenge under Loper—where old laws are leveraged to address new security and privacy risks." https://www.secureworld.io/industry-news/chevron-doctrine-cybersecurity-regulation

Chevron Doctrine Reversal: What's It Mean for Cybersecurity Regulation? The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down the Chevron Doctrine has significant implications for cybersecurity regulation. Experts weigh in.

Charley Lawler, Member in Charge of the firm's Lansing office, is featured in Detroit Legal News, Making a Case for Civility.

"I truly believe that all of us in the legal field are uniquely situated to lead our country to a better place. All the division and the pandemic have led to some people beginning to judge and lash out against others. Let’s all try to make a conscious decision to be more civil in how we treat everyone in our life. Let’s all try to make the world a better place one interaction at a time. It is a pleasure to have had the opportunity to work in the legal environment."

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attorney Paul Schmeltzer is quoted in Healthcare Risk Management on terminating patient relationships.

“A patient crosses the line from merely annoying to worthy of termination when the patient or their family member threatens the provider or staff with violence or exhibits threatening behavior; the patient participates in drug diversion, theft, or other criminal activity involving the practice; or the patient exhibits inappropriate behavior or s*xual misconduct toward the provider or staff,” Schmeltzer says. “If, after speaking with the patient, they refuse to follow the treatment plan, discontinue medication or therapy regimens prior to completion, or repeatedly cancel follow-up visits or fail to keep scheduled appointments with providers at the practice, then the patient’s actions also warrant termination from the practice.”

Patient Termination Requires Right Steps, Good Documentation In this article we cover Patient Termination Requires Right Steps, Good Documentation. Stay up to date on the latest in healthcare news and online CME/CE.

Congratulations to Dominic Gentile, Tiffany Solari, and Austin Barnum on their successful pro bono defense of a public defender in a State Bar of Nevada disciplinary hearing. Read about their strategy and the details of the case here:

Clark Hill Wins for Public Defender in Nevada State Bar Disciplinary Hearing | News & Events | Clark Hill PLC Las Vegas attorneys Dominic Gentile, Tiffany Solari, and Austin Barnum successfully represented a chief deputy public defender in a pro bono matter before the State Bar of Nevada Disciplinary Board. In a three-count matter related to a subpoena issued to the Las Vegas police department (Metro), the....

Today we'd like to acknowledge and celebrate the 54-year career of Doug Purdy, who retired on July 1. Doug was a founding member of Morris Polich & Purdy, which combined with Clark Hill in 2017. In this article, hear from CEO John Hensien and Executive Committee Member Penelope Deihl as they recognize Doug's fantastic career:

Doug Purdy Retires After Distinguished Career | News & Events | Clark Hill PLC Clark Hill announces the retirement of Doug Purdy, an esteemed and dedicated member of Morris Polich & Purdy and Clark Hill’s legal team for more than 54 years. Purdy has decided to step down from the practice of law, leaving behind a legacy of excellence, commitment, and profound impact on Clark ...

and attorney Maria Dwyer is quoted in Law360's Biggest Decisions of 2024: A Midyear Report.

Excerpt: In May, the Michigan State Supreme Court said the state's civil rights law bars employers from retaliating against whistleblowers by targeting their friends or family, reviving a lawsuit from two employees who alleged they were fired because of their association with co-workers who made internal complaints at a state prison.

And while it might not throw wide open the courthouse doors, the ruling likely makes way for more claims, said Maria Dwyer of Clark Hill PLC.

"I think it opens it up for a variation of the traditional notion of retaliation," said Dwyer, who litigates employment and business cases and advises senior management in employment and business considerations. https://lnkd.in/gbyvg4KB

Biggest Michigan Decisions Of 2024: A Midyear Report - Law360 Michigan's appellate courts started off the year with notable labor and no-fault insurance opinions, allowing retaliation claims from a whistleblower's friends who didn't make any complaints themselves, and clarifying confusing auto insurance coverage changes after legislative reforms. Here is a loo...

Congratulations to Roy Sexton, Director of Marketing, who was selected by Corp! Magazine as one of Michigan’s 2024 Most Valuable Professionals!

Corp! Magazine is thrilled to celebrate the winners of the 9th annual MVP Awards, honoring the state’s most dynamic and influential business leaders. These movers and shakers are the leading voices in shaping Michigan’s business and economic direction. The MVP Awards recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to their businesses, their communities, and the state of Michigan.

Roy Sexton | Director of Marketing | Clark Hill PLC Roy Sexton leads Clark Hill’s marketing, branding, and communications efforts in collaboration with the firm’s exceptional team of marketing and business development professionals. He has nearly 20 years of experience in marketing, communications, business development, and strategic planning.

Mark Stevens, Cyrus Mehta, and Stephen Yale Loehr co-authored a blog post, Chevron Is Dead! Thoughts on the Immigration Impact of Loper Bright Enterprises, for the American Immigration Lawyers Association, originally published on AILA’s “Think Immigration” blog. Read here: https://www.aila.org/library/think-immigration-chevron-is-dead-thoughts-on-the-immigration-impact-of-loper-bright-enterprises

Think Immigration: Chevron Is Dead! Thoughts on the Immigration Impact of Loper Bright Enterprises AILA Members and immigration litigation experts Brian Green, Mark Stevens, Cyrus D. Mehta, and Stephen Yale-Loehr describe the potential impact of the SCOTUS decision in Loper Bright, noting that “the time to challenge federal agency policies and adverse decisions in court has arrived.”

Congratulations to Michelle Margolies Tran, who was selected by the AZ Business Magazine as a 2024 Most Influential Women in Arizona Business!

Here are the Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2024 - AZ Big Media From a field of 1,900 women, the editorial board of Az Business and judges selected the Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2024.

Last week, clients, friends, and family spent the 4th of July at our D.C. office, watching fireworks and making memories! Thank you to all who came out to celebrate, and to D.C. office manager Marina Papazian for organizing.

Sean Nolan appeared on the 'Breakfast Business' show on Newstalk radio in Ireland last week. The interview discusses the impact of the Corporate Transparency Act for Irish companies trading in the U.S. Listen here: https://link.goloudplayer.com/s/pGjUdkYCNLCM

We discuss the Corporate Transparency  Act It’s Independence Day of course and US companies are the largest investors in Ireland but amazingly we’re the 5th largest investor in the US.  That means that thousands of Irish companies need to be aware of a new piece of legislation over there called Corporate Transparency  Act.  It has a n...

Vince Sallan has published a news alert on a federal court in Texas issuing its long-awaited decision on the challenge to the Federal Trade Commission’s Final Rule effectively banning most forms of noncompete agreements. Read his analysis here:

Federal Court in Texas Stays Effective Date of the FTC’s Ban on Noncompete Agreements | News & Events | Clark Hill PLC The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas finally issued its long-awaited decision on the challenge to the Federal Trade Commission’s Final Rule effectively banning most forms of noncompete agreements. In its decision granting the plaintiffs’ motion for a stay of the Ru...

Maria Dwyer and Hannah Reisdorff have published a news alert on salary threshold increases related to the DOL's Final Rule, "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees." Read their analysis here:

Wage and Hour Update: Salary Basis Increase Now in Effect | News & Events | Clark Hill PLC A federal court in the Eastern District of Texas halted enforcement of the salary threshold increases following challenges to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Final Rule – Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees, whi...

As a proud partner and legal advisor to the United Against Online Abuse in Sport (UAOA) global coalition, Clark Hill invites you to the United Against Online Abuse in Sport Forum. Tuesday, 16 July | 16.30-18.00 | Clark Hill Dublin, 8-34 Percy Place.

This important event features speakers from the worlds of sport, regulation and law and will be facilitated by Ger Gilroy from Newstalk’s ‘Off the Ball’ show.

To RSVP for the event, please visit https://bit.ly/3XsTHcI. For more information about the United Against Online Abuse campaign, please visit https://unitedagainstonlineabuse.com

Peter Berk and Madison Shepley have published a news alert on the US Supreme Court remanding social media content moderation cases related to laws in Florida and Texas. Read their analysis of the First Amendment case here:

SCOTUS Remands Social Media Content Moderation Cases and Signals Content Moderation as a First Amendment-Protected Activity | News & Events | Clark Hill PLC The First Amendment still imposes some limits on the government’s ability to control what content appears online. On July 1, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton, two critical cases addressing the future of speech on the internet. These c...