Miami, FL, February 8, 2016 – The law firm of Espinosa Trueba Martinez, P.L. has been named a Top Law Firm, and its member attorneys Jorge Espinosa, William R. Trueba, Jr. and Elio F. Martinez, Jr. have been honored as Top Lawyers in the 2016 South Florida Legal Guide, an annual publication listing the top ...
Kevin Clark, a partner at Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, received a defense verdict in Madison County Missouri at Farmington, the week of January 18th, in the case of Rancilio v. Renk. The case involved allegations of negligent burning of a field, causing property damage to surrounding land owners. The jury deliberated for less than ...
Beginning this month, the Initiative will put out a monthly newsletter containing information about upcoming diversity related events, news and updates from Initiative staff and the Insurance Diversity Task Force. Read the February 2016 Newsletter here.
You may be wondering what “NAMWOLF” is and what it has to do with the practice of law. Contrary to myth, it is not some exotic hybrid animal making a special appearance at your local zoo. Rather, it is a more interesting specimen than that and one every practitioner should know about. NAMWOLF stands for ...
Creating an inclusive culture has been cited in the ULI research as a top priority in creating environments where more women will advance. What does an inclusive culture look like? How do leaders create an inclusive culture? Why is it important? One example of how to create an inclusive culture is provided by Pursley Friese Torgrimson ...
The Alameda County Bar Association honored Jamie Rudman of Sanchez & Amador, LLP as Attorney of the Year at its January 14, 2016 Board Installation and Distinguished Service Awards Dinner. The Bar noted that “Jamie is described by colleagues as an exceptionally talented, knowledgeable, ethical and skillful employment lawyer. But more importantly, she is laser ...
Denver is a partner at Bryant Rabbino, LLP. More information on the webcast can be found here.
Congratulations to Stephanie Scharf, Theodore Banks, Jamal Edwards and George Sax for being named among top Illinois Lawyers by Super Lawyers Magazine. [ Read more…]
Kudos to Susan Kumagai on her appellate victory, in which the court clarified what is required to show pretext and temporal proximity in cases where an employee is terminated for poor performance. The court’s discussion on the use of “me too” declarations is also most helpful for employers regarding pretext. The decision from the California ...
On December 18, 2015 Anthony Schumann and Kenneth Battle, partners with the Quintairos, Prieto, Wood and Boyer law firm, secured a defense jury verdict on behalf of three police officers employed by the City of Chicago who had been sued in regard to plaintiffs’ constitutional claims alleging unreasonable seizure and excessive force. The case was ...