November 20, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
A 'New' Era for Business Immigration"As with Trump’s initial administration, we will likely see the reintroduction of more restrictive policies on employment-based immigration," writes Baker Donelson's Brandy Williams.
By Brandy Williams
5 minute read
November 07, 2024 | National Law Journal
The Coming Era of Anti-Kickback Statute EnforcementAs the Department of Justice slowly turns away from enforcement of pandemic-era fraud, as a round of legal changes are occurring or are imminent, and as new modalities and forms of finance continue to develop within the industry, the coming years promise to shift the terrain on the compliant marketing and delivery of health services.
By Joel Cohen and Zach Williams
8 minute read
November 04, 2024 | Legaltech News
The Ninth Circuit Got It Very Wrong in 'Heckman v. Live Nation'"The 'Heckman' ruling is disappointing, and it also underscores the misconceptions surrounding arbitration, even among federal appellate court judges," write New Era ADR's Rich Lee, Collin Williams, Michelle Tyler and Shane Mulrooney.
By Rich Lee, Collin Williams, Michelle Tyler, Shane Mulrooney
8 minute read
August 13, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Cost-Effective Techniques to Streamline Construction ArbitrationTo succeed, the parties and their counsel must cooperate before, during, and after the hearings to implement mutually agreeable measures to promote efficiency. Success requires a thoughtful, strategic approach.
By Ronald L. Williams and Mohamed Y. Asker
8 minute read
May 07, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
How to Best Position Yourself for the Top Legal JobSecuring the opportunity to move from the DGC to GC seat can be one of the most difficult professional moves for a lawyer. This article addresses several ways a thoughtful deputy can position themselves to be the heir apparent and take the GC seat.
By Chris Williams
5 minute read
April 17, 2024 | Daily Report Online
Federal Charges Filed in Ill. Over Transport of Masters Memorabilia Taken From Augusta NationalA document filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois alleges the items were "stolen, converted and taken by fraud" across state lines to Tampa, Florida, from Augusta National and other locations beginning in 2009 through 2022, according to the government.
By Corey Williams | The Associated Press
2 minute read
April 10, 2024 | Delaware Business Court Insider
Terra Luna—Marking the Beginning and the End of the 'Crypto Winter'?Does Terra's bankruptcy mark the end of the "Crypto Winter"? The recent rebound of the cryptocurrency market seems to suggest so, particularly with Bitcoin setting a new all-time high of $73,805.27 on March 14, 2024.
By George Williams
5 minute read
April 02, 2024 | New York Law Journal
NYC's Unfair Property TaxA discussion of the recent case Tax Equity Now NY LLC v. City of New York which presents a critical examination of New York City's property tax system by the New York Court of Appeals.
By Benjamin Williams
4 minute read
March 08, 2024 | The Recorder
Navigating Divisive Mindsets in Mediation: Strategies to Overcome an ImpasseMany parties have become much more focused or "dug in" to positions or beliefs which to me is reflective of the overall "my way or the highway" political climate that currently exists in this country.
By Richard M. Williams
8 minute read
February 12, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
What Every General Counsel Should Know Before Doing a Spin-OffSpin-offs are an attractive option for a public company looking to rationalize its portfolio and unlock shareholder value. At the same time, they are monster transactions that play out over a long timeline, all under strict tax rules that impact every step of the process. This article addresses what every GC should know when their Board starts talking about a spin-off.
By Steve Williams
6 minute read