Meredith Hobbs
Meredith Hobbs writes about the Atlanta legal community and the business of law. Contact her at [email protected] or 404.419.2837. On Twitter: @MeredithHobbs.
December 11, 2020 | National Law Journal
Offit Kurman Restarts Expansion Push With South Carolina FirmThe 230-lawyer firm's revenue has increased by 13% this year, said the firm's leader, adding the firm is continuing to seek growth in the Northeast, Southeast and mid-Atlantic.
By Meredith Hobbs
5 minute read
December 11, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Long-Distance Lawyers Win 100-Mile Run Around AtlantaTerry Brantley of Swift Currie, with running buddies Mike Dalton of Home Depot and Chris Fox of Assurant, were among only 10 contestants to even finish the Great Southern Endurance Run.
By Meredith Hobbs
3 minute read
December 09, 2020 | Daily Report Online
SEC and EEOC Make Top Atlanta Hires—and Other 'On the Move' NewsNelson Mullins partner Nekia Hackworth Jones will become director of the SEC's Atlanta Regional Office, while Marcus Keegan, who had his own employment law firm, is the EEOC's new Atlanta regional attorney.
By Meredith Hobbs
4 minute read
December 09, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Partner Pay Complications Arise From PPP LoansLeaders at several midsize firms said they're trying to close their books for 2020, but questions are looming as to whether the PPP loans will be forgiven and, if so, tax-deductible.
By Meredith Hobbs
6 minute read
December 09, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Boutique Spinoff From Weinberg Wheeler Focuses on Fraud Recovery for Health InsurersSinton Scott Minock & Kerew's partners have developed a niche plaintiffs practice representing managed care companies seeking to win millions in alleged fraudulent billing.
By Meredith Hobbs
4 minute read
December 07, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Seven Atlanta Firms Secured PPP Loans Over $5MThe data release comes amid growing law firm concerns on whether the spike in COVID-19 infections could lead to more shutdowns, prompting another round of cash flow issues.
By Meredith Hobbs
6 minute read
December 03, 2020 | Daily Report Online
King & Spalding's New Partner Class Dips to Size of Earlier YearsThe firm had only one newly-elected partner in its Atlanta headquarters, while more than half of the promoted partners are in New York and Washington.
By Meredith Hobbs
2 minute read
December 02, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Who's Battling Trump Election Litigation in Georgia?The Trump partisans include a trusts and estates practitioner, a libel lawyer and a personal injury attorney.
By Meredith Hobbs
7 minute read
December 02, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Firm's Response to Racial Justice Movement Shapes Pro Bono EffortsBalch & Bingham will provide 50 hours of free legal work for each minority or women-owned business it takes on as a client.
By Meredith Hobbs
5 minute read
November 30, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Will Law Firm Partnerships Take Advantage of New Tax Measures?A new tax work-around has the potential to benefit law firm partners who pay high state and local taxes, but the complexities may prevent some firms from using it.
By Meredith Hobbs
8 minute read
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