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Aisha Mahmood Haley Promoted to Principal at Caldwell Cassady & Curry, via Caldwell Cassady & Curry. Congratulations to Aisha Haley, who has been promoted to principal at Caldwell Cassady & Curry! Aisha has been an essential member of the firm’s trial team since joining two years ago. In that time, she has been instrumental in helping their clients achieve over $90 million in verdicts.
Botkin Chiarello Calaf Elects Katherine Chiarello as Managing Partner, via Botkin Chiarello Calaf. Botkin Chiarello Calaf is proud to announce that, as of January 1, Botkin Chiarello Calaf name partner Katherine Chiarello has stepped into the role of managing partner, and partner Asra Syed has been selected as managing partner-elect. Congratulations to the two attorneys on your new roles in 2025!
Allie J. Hallmark, Barrett Robin Named Among Dallas' Best Lawyers Under 40, via Hamilton Wingo. Hamilton Wingo's Allie J. Hallmark and Barrett Robin have earned spots on the 2025 Best Lawyers Under 40 list from the publishers of D Magazine. The publication recognizes Allie as an "excellent choice" for the annual guide; last year, Barrett was named a partner at the firm following many achievements on behalf of the firm's clients. Congratulations to both attorneys!
There’s No Such Thing as a “Legal Separation” in Texas, by Epstein Family Law's Robert Epstein. Clients struggling through rocky marriages often ask if “legal separation” is available as a last-resort option before getting a divorce in Texas. They want to take a break from the relationship and live apart from their spouses while they consider getting back together. But they also want similar rights and protections found in a formal divorce process. Family lawyer Robert Epstein explains the options.
New Year, New Entity: Why Forming an LLC Should Be Your New Year’s Resolution, by Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill's Matthew Naftis. Kick off 2025 by shielding yourself from liability! Sure, forming an LLC might not be a cool resolution like learning to play guitar, or particularly exciting like traveling to a new country, but it could definitely be something that the future you thanks you for. And one of the best parts? This resolution can be outsourced. Read on to find out more from small business and real estate attorney Matthew Naftis.
Caldwell Cassady & Curry Helps Video Director Win Key Ruling Against Justin Timberlake in Contract Lawsuit, via Caldwell Cassady & Curry. A San Francisco federal appeals court has greenlighted a breach of contract lawsuit against Justin Timberlake as part of an ongoing dispute with an accomplished video director represented by Caldwell Cassady & Curry. Congratulations to the firm on this ruling!
Burford Perry Confirms $32.8 Million Arbitration Award, Secures Final Judgment in Operation Lone Star Transportation Contract Dispute, via Burford Perry. Burford Perry is closing out 2024 with a $33.2 million final judgment for Katy, Texas-based GETZ Transport Solutions, LLC, in a high-stakes contract dispute. The multimillion-dollar victory is the latest example of the experienced attorneys at Burford Perry winning at multiple levels in complex business lawsuits. Congratulations to their client and the entire trial team!
Amazon Hit with Lawsuit by Disabled Worker after Abduction, Sexual Assault by Manager, via Jackson Spencer Law. A developmentally disabled Amazon warehouse employee who was abducted and sexually assaulted by a manager has filed a lawsuit claiming that the online retail giant failed to protect her from a supervisor with a history of sexual harassment complaints. According to the lawsuit filed by attorneys from Jackson Spencer Law, Amazon had been on notice after other female workers filed complaints against Mario Carranza. The company continued to employ him as a supervisor of a Texas Workforce Commission program for working adults with disabilities, according to the lawsuit.
A Peek Behind the Curtain: the Texas Attorney Grievance Process in a Nutshell, by Popps Law & Consulting's Laura Popps. The attorney grievance process is not something most lawyers want to think about, but given the potential ramifications of a grievance to a lawyer’s livelihood, and the unique procedures and deadlines entailed, it is important to know what to expect should you ever receive that dreaded notification from the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel. Attorney license defense lawyer Laura Popps explains.
Caldwell Cassady & Curry Attorneys Earn IP Stars Rankings, via Caldwell Cassady & Curry. Caldwell Cassady & Curry’s Brad Caldwell and Jason Cassady have earned selections in the 2024 IP Stars rankings published by Managing IP. Brad and Jason are consistently recognized among the country’s top intellectual property lawyers based on their work in high-stakes patent trials. They have helped Caldwell Cassady & Curry win multiple billions of dollars in jury verdicts and settlements for clients in jurisdictions across the U.S. Congratulations to these award-winning attorneys!
Trial Lawyers Amir Alavi, Demetrios Anaipakos Claim IP Stars Honors, via Alavi Anaipakos. Alavi Anaipakos co-founders and experienced trial lawyers Amir Alavi and Demetrios Anaipakos are among an exclusive group of intellectual property attorneys recognized in the 2024 IP Stars guide. Amir and Demetrios are recognized in the latest IP Stars rankings for their work in patent infringement disputes, inter partes review proceedings, patent licensing and enforcement, and other intellectual property cases. Congratulations to the firm founders on this recognition!
Happiness in Helping: Cultivating Cheer Amid Year-End Chaos, by Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill's Elayna Naftis Erick. As the year winds down and we get caught up in the whirlwind of our clients’ year-end needs and emergency issues, it always benefits the team at Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill to ground the frenzied days within the context of the rest of the year before it. It’s around this time when they look to their late founder, Maryann Sarris Brousseau, for the motivation to finish the year with a spirit of happiness and helping. Elayna Naftis Erick shares some ways in which the firm honors her memory.
Botkin Chiarello Calaf Partner Jennifer Rappoport Colimon Elected to UC Law San Francisco Leadership Position, via Botkin Chiarello Calaf. Botkin Chiarello Calaf partner Jennifer Rappoport Colimon was elected to the Executive Committee of the UC Law San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) Foundation Board of Trustees for the 2024-2025 academic year. As a member of the Executive Committee, Jennifer will be a leader of the Board in its mission to advance the academic and reputational success of UC Law SF. Congratulations to Jennifer on this new role in service to her alma mater!
Holidays During Divorce, by Epstein Family Law's Jordan Watson. During a divorce, the unknowns surrounding possession of the children on holidays can be cause for heightened emotional responses. Many people wonder what will happen with the children on the holidays they most cherish. Holiday possession can certainly be provided for, whether through a Standard Possession Order, or by agreement. Family lawyer Jordan Watson explains.
Trinity University Highlights Katherine Chiarello’s Work Defending the First Amendment, via Botkin Chiarello Calaf. Botkin Chiarello Calaf’s own Katherine Chiarello was recently profiled in Trinity University’s alumni publication for her work in the landmark First Amendment lawsuit challenging the removal of certain disfavored books at Llano County public libraries—including non-fiction books about LGBTQ issues and American history. Thank you, Katherine and BCC, for doing this important work!
Brad Caldwell Elected Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, via Caldwell Cassady Curry. Caldwell Cassady & Curry’s Brad Caldwell has been elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), the nation’s leading organization dedicated to protecting the public’s right to a civil jury trial. Since Caldwell Cassady & Curry was launched just over a decade ago, Mr. Caldwell has served as lead counsel in cases resulting in multiple billions of dollars in verdicts and settlements.
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