Highly Experienced Energy Attorney Joins Sutherland’s New York Office
June 19, 2013
Lawyers Weigh In On Obama 'Patent Troll' Initiatives Law360
June 5, 2013
FINRA Focus: 2012 Research Analyst & Research Report Cases
May 2013
Sutherland Partner Juan Garcia Elected Hispanic Bar Association of Houston President-Elect
June 10, 2013
Official says to go up SRO's chain if you think 8210 demand goes too far
June 3, 2013
21 Sutherland Practice Areas, 52 Attorneys Named Among Nation’s Best in 2013 Chambers USA
May 24, 2013
125 Sutherland Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in 2013
May 28, 2013
Top U.S. Law Firms File Multiple Human Trafficking Lawsuits Against Signal International, LLC in Texas and Miss.
May 21, 2013
Former Judge Kent Sullivan Receives Alumni Award From UVA
May 21, 2013
West Virginia Files 69 Unclaimed Property Suits
May 17, 2013
Partnering Perspectives Spring 2013
May 17, 2013
U.S. Supreme Court Remands Bankruptcy Defalcation Case, Says Higher Standard Needed
May 13, 2013
Sutherland Partner Gets 9-0 SCOTUS Win
May 15, 2013
Justices Finally Say What ‘Defalcation’ Means
May 14, 2013
Sutherland Client Prevails in U.S. Supreme Court in Bullock v. BankChampaign
May 14, 2013
Sutherland Partner Henry Parkman Elected to Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Board of Trustees
May 14, 2013
Trustee Wins Supreme Court Fight Over Debt Relief Bar
May 14, 2013
Self-Reporting Suspicious Money Laundering Activity
May 1, 2013
Sutherland Partner Brian Rubin Quoted in The Wall Street Journal
April 22, 2013
EDF EN Canada buys Alberta wind project for $600M
April 9, 2013
Energy firms give mixed response to Dodd-Frank swap reporting delay
April 19, 2013
Sutherland Unveils Securities Law Treatise Co-Authored By Securities Litigation Partners
April 24,2013
End-Users Let Out a Sigh of Relief
April 17, 2013
Sutherland Partner Kent Sullivan Appointed to Federal Judicial Evaluation Committee For Texas
April 15, 2013
Expert Insight: State Taxation of Cloud Computing and Sutherland Survey Results
March 19, 2013
Sutherland Attorney Judith A. O’Brien Honored by Georgia State University College of Law for Public Service Work
April 12, 2013
Sutherland Partner Lee Davis Inducted as a Fellow of The American College of Construction Lawyers
April 9, 2013
In Memoriam - Deborah G. Heilizer
April 9, 2013
Energy Firms Struggle to Meet Dodd-Frank Reporting Deadline
April 2, 2013
Regarding Regulation: Critiquing Your AML Compliance Program
April 1, 2013
Robert Owen on E-Discovery Rules Changes and Advancing E-Discovery
March 25-26, 2013
Will Dodd-Frank Reinvigorate the CFTC’s Enforcement Program Or Is Past Prologue — CFTC Enforcement Activity Before Dodd-Frank
February 25, 2013
Know Your Swap Reporting Rules Before April 10
March 22, 2013
Sutherland FINRA Focus #4: 2012 Advertising Sanctions
March 19, 2013
High Court Urged To Broadly Apply Debt Relief In Bankruptcy
March 18, 2013
Sutherland Partner Thomas M. Byrne Argues Bankruptcy Case in U.S. Supreme Court
March 18, 2013
Sutherland FINRA Focus #3: 2012 Research Analyst and Research Report Cases
March 18, 2013
Sutherland FINRA Focus #2: 2012 Due Diligence Sanctions
March 15, 2013
Texas Keystone Appeal Could Force Eminent Domain Delays
March 6, 2013
Sutherland FINRA Focus #1: 2012 Suitability Sanctions
March 14, 2013
Annual Sutherland Analysis of FINRA Sanctions Shows Number of Enforcement Actions Rises Slightly in 2012, Fines Jump by 15%
March 13, 2013
Sutherland Partner Amish M. Shah Honored with the 2013 Client Choice Award for Corporate Tax Practice
March 11, 2013
FINRA on the Ad Beat
March 1, 2013
Sutherland Partner Peter Anderson Honored for Community Service Work by the State Bar of Georgia
February 27, 2013
Sutherland Named by Benchmark Litigation Insurance Firm of the Year for the Southern Region
February 25, 2013
Texas High Court Case May Expand Duties Of Corporate Brass
February 21, 2013
All Eyes on New Finmeccanica Boss
February 18, 2013
Sutherland Partner Ellen M. Dunn Honored By YWCA of New York at the 39th Annual Academy of Women Leaders Salute Luncheon
February 15, 2013
Private Advisers Face Annual Reviews
February 14, 2013
Sutherland State and Local Tax Practice Adds COST Vice President/General Counsel and Three Associates
February 13, 2013
EPA's Biofuel Mandate Hinges On Untested Plants
February 11, 2013 Law360
Patent Trolls Get Warning Shot With RICO Suit
February 11, 2013
FINRA’s Enhanced Power to Demand Your Docs Could Reach Far Into Your Business
February 4, 2013
Industry Girds for DOL Fiduciary Rule
January 29, 2013
Sutherland Elects Eight New Counsel in 2013
January 29, 2013
John H. Walsh Offers Best Practices for Regulated Entities in His Column, “Regarding Regulation”
January 4, 2013
Gene Patenting Faces Supreme Test
December 3, 2012
Sutherland Enhances Insurance Team in 2013
January 18, 2013
Patent Trolls Want $1,000—for Using Scanners
January 9, 2013 ARS Technica
Sutherland SALT Launches Digital Economy Forum
January 9, 2013
Sutherland SALT Argues Digital Economy Central Assessment Case
January 9, 2013
Sutherland Elects Six New Partners in 2013
January 3, 2013
Avoiding the Pitfalls in Combined Heat and Power
January 2, 2013
Recent Court Order Reminds Firms To Review for Privilege—Or Face the Consequences
January 1, 2013
Sutherland Advises South Mississippi Electric on Purchase of LSP Energy’s Batesville Plant
December 20, 2012
Sutherland Partner Robert D. Owen Named to the Georgetown Law Advanced eDiscovery Institute Advisory Board
December 19, 2012
Sutherland Partner Ann G. Fort Appointed to Board of Directors for Women in Technology
December 17, 2012
Sutherland Raises $50,000 for Atlanta-based Families First
December 12, 2012
Sutherland Partner Lewis S. Wiener Elected Co-Chair of the Board of Directors for the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs
December 10, 2012
Newsmakers: Sutherland Asbill & Brennan Adds Former State Appellate Attorney
December 4, 2012
Sutherland Successfully Counsels Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative in Deal with We Energies Involving Presque Isle Power Plant
November 30, 2012
Texas Gov. Perry Sends Chief Of Staff To State High Court
November 26, 2012 Law 360
Sutherland Adds Esteemed Texas Appellate Lawyer in Austin
November 27, 2012
Use Tax Collection on Interstate Sales: The Need for Federal Legislation
November 26, 2012
Sutherland Brings Together D.C. Staff in New East End Office
November 26, 2012
Sutherland’s Washington DC Office Moves to Penn Quarter
November 26, 2012
Three Sutherland Partners Selected as “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers
November 20, 2012
Sutherland Ranked Among “2012-2013 Best Law Firms” by U.S. News - Best Lawyers
November 20, 2012
Sutherland Ranked Among Top Law Firms for Workplace Equality by Human Rights Campaign
November 19, 2012
Cisco Calls Patent Trolls Racketeers
November 11, 2012
Sutherland Continues Texas Expansion Austin Office Moves to One American Center
November 14, 2012
Sutherland’s Dr. David E. Wigley Chosen as 2012 Alumni Fellow by Mississippi State University
November 13, 2012
EPA to Hold Industry Meetings on BioDiesel Credit Fraud
November 7, 2012 E&E News
86 Sutherland Attorneys Named as “Best Lawyers in America”
November 5, 2012
Sutherland Named “Law Firm of the Year” for Tax Litigation by U.S. News-Best Lawyers
11/5/2012
Legal 500 Ranks Sutherland in 10 Practice Areas
November 1, 2012
EPA Drafts Plan to Deal with RIN Fraud
November 1, 2012 OPIS Biofuels Update
EPA issues quality assurance draft plan for RIN reform
November 1, 2012 Canadian Biomass
Sutherland Partner Thomas H. Warren Appointed to Everybody Wins! Atlanta Board of Directors
October 26, 2012
Sutherland Partner Nikola R. Djuric Receives Distinguished Service Award
October 26, 2012
Sutherland Named “Pro-Bono Partner of the Year”
October 22, 2012
Sutherland Advises Verizon Communications Inc. in the Transfer of $7.5 Billion in Pension Obligations to Prudential
October 19, 2012
Platts Energy Week
October 7, 2012
New York AG's Tax Probes Energize Whistleblowers, Set Advisers on Edge
October 12, 2012
9th Circ. Stirs Up Privilege Doubts With ERISA Ruling
September 21, 2012
Sutherland Attorneys Named Among Top Tax Advisers Worldwide
October 5, 2012
Seven Sutherland Attorneys Named Local Stars
October 4, 2012
A Pinch of SALT: Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Third-Party Enforcement Actions
October 1, 2012
Drilling Down
September 28, 2012
Sutherland Attorneys Set to Tackle Risk Management, Legal Project Management, Electric Generation Projects, Energy Regulation and Compliance, and SEC Settlement Negotiations at ACC Annual Meeting
September 26, 2012
Sutherland Partner Bruce Wright Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to the Captive Insurance Industry
September 25, 2012
Sutherland Hires Veteran Trial Pro From Robinson & Cole
September 18, 2012
Sutherland’s Expanded Insurance Practice
September 24, 2012
LNG Study Delay Adds to Uncertainty for Export Hopefuls
September 18, 2012
Understanding Consequential Damages
September 17, 2012
Sutherland’s New York Office Continues Growth with Addition of New Litigation Partner
September 17, 2012
Sutherland Named Among Top 15 Firms for Complex Commercial Litigation
September 17, 2012
A Pinch of SALT: The Supreme Court Should Accept a Nexus Case – Part II
September 3, 2012
Sutherland’s Carley Roberts Named Northern California Super Lawyer
August 27, 2012
Sutherland's Jack Trachtenberg Discusses False Claims Act, Rise in Tax-Related Whistleblower Suits
August 20, 2012
A Pinch of SALT: Intrastate Apportionment: Ripe for Equitable Relief?
August 6, 2012
Life Insurers Pressed to Find Lost Policyholders
August 13, 2012
Vault Survey: Sutherland Jumps Nine Spots to Rank 14th in Overall Diversity
August 9, 2012
Mid-Year Review: FINRA’s Sanctions in 2012 on Pace to Far Surpass 2011’s Totals
August 9, 2012
Annual Sutherland SEC/FINRA Litigation Study: Taking on Regulators Proves Beneficial
July 30, 2012
Douglas Siegler Weighs In on Potentially Expiring Estate Tax Cuts
July 20, 2012
Sutherland Partner Jennifer W. Fletcher Named Among Nation’s Top Women Litigators
July 26, 2012
Insurance Industry Eyes European Regulation: Report
July 25, 2012 Law360
Sutherland Partner Robert D. Owen Named to Masters Conference Educational Advisory Cabinet
July 23, 2012
Three Sutherland Attorneys Named Among the Top “Women in Business Law” by Expert Guide
July 19, 2012
Mega Arms halts sale of monolithics; LMT granted patent
July 18, 2012
Houston’s Rachel Giesber Clingman Named Among Nation’s Top Women Litigators
July 17, 2012
Sutherland Among Top Five “Best Law Firms to Work For” in Vault’s 2013 Survey
July 13, 2012
CFTC Swaps Rule Could Cause Headaches for Insurers, States
July 12, 2012 Law360
Sutherland Attorneys Publish Leading Resource on Insurance Regulation with PLI
June 29, 2012
The House Always Wins: Treasury and the IRS Offer a Loaded Deck of Regulations Addressing Global Reshuffling
June 19, 2012
Transparency Essential to Effective Tax Administration, Brunori Says
June 19, 2012
Apollo, Blackstone, KKR blaze retail market path
June 14, 2012
Hilton Worldwide, Inc. Senior Vice President and In-House Counsel Joins Sutherland
June 13, 2012
Sutherland Wins “Chambers USA Awards for Excellence 2012” in Tax
June 11, 2012
20 Sutherland Practice Areas, 53 Attorneys Named Among Nation’s Best in 2012 Chambers USA
June 7, 2012
FATCA Implementation Moves Forward, but Much Remains to Be Done
June 1, 2012
Sutherland Upholds Commitment to Sustainability Through Purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates
June 1, 2012
Non-traded BDCs: An Interview with Steve Boehm & Cynthia Krus of Sutherland Asbill & Brennan
April-June 2012
Sutherland Adds Former Texas Principal Deputy Solicitor General to Austin Office
May 31, 2012
EPA Accuses Texas Company of Peddling $84M in Fake Credits
May 30, 2012 Greenwire
Sutherland Tax Practice Group Nominated for “Chambers USA Awards for Excellence 2012”
May 25, 2012
Mounting Compliance Challenges Under New CIP Standards
May 24, 2012 Energy Law360
Sutherland Partner Amish Shah Appointed to Leadership Role on American Bar Association Committee
May 18, 2012
Sutherland Expands Insurance Tax Practice with Addition of Two Partners
May 17, 2012
Atlanta Real Estate Attorney Elizabeth Howard Bergquist Returns to Sutherland
May 17, 2012
Negotiating for a new start after fire
May 17, 2012
Sutherland Expands Insurance and Litigation Practice with Addition of Dewey & LeBoeuf U.S. Litigation Practice Co-Head
May 14, 2012
Peter Pappas and Beverly Rudy Appointed to Sutherland Executive Committee
May 14, 2012
Evaluating CPV Warranties
May 10, 2012
Sutherland Recognized Among “Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity” in 2012
May 8, 2012
Nine Sutherland Attorneys Named D.C. Super Lawyers in 2012
May 7, 2012
A Pinch of SALT: Applying False Claims Acts in State Taxation
May 7, 2012
Sutherland Represents Freepoint Commodities in Acquisition of J.P. Morgan Concentrates Business
May 3, 2012
New Tax Guidance on Use of Annuities in Retirement Plans
May 2012
The ABCs of BDCs
May 1, 2012
You Can't Spell “Subchapter C” Without E&P: Proposed Treasury Regulations Clarify the Rules Concerning the Allocation of Earnings and Profits in Tax-Free Transfers
April 2012
A Secret No More: Final Treasury Regulations Amend the Controlled Group Deferred Loss "Supersecret Rule"
April 2012
Daniel E. Frank Elected to the Energy Bar Association Board of Directors
April 27, 2012
Defining ‘Swap Dealer’ and ‘Major Swap Participant’
April 24, 2012
A Pinch of SALT: Demystifying Accountant-Client Privileges in State Tax Litigation
April 2, 2012
Overlooked Dividend Plays
March 30, 2012
Sutherland Attorney Selected for 2012 Fellows Program by Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
March 29, 2012
Energy Bisnow – Houston Covers “The State of Shale”
March 27, 2012; March 28, 2012; March 29, 2012
Staying On Track With Reliability Compliance
March 26, 2012
Sutherland Expands New York Insurance Practice with Addition of Six Partners
March 23, 2012
Sutherland’s Custom Legal Project Management Program Named “Best in Show” by LMA Your Honor Awards
March 16, 2012
Sutherland Focus Report #4: FINRA Suitability Sanctions Rise in 2011
March 16, 2012
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan Attorneys Earn 2012 Texas Rising Stars Honors
March 15, 2012
Sutherland Chief Client Service Officer Felice Wagner Inducted Into LMA International Hall of Fame
March 15, 2012
Sutherland Focus Report #3: FINRA Auction Rate Securities Fines on the Rise in 2011
March 15, 2012
Sutherland Focus Report #2: FINRA Short Selling Fines Up in 2011
March 14, 2012
Sutherland Focus Report #1: FINRA Taking AIM at Advertising
March 13, 2012
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan’s Daniel Johnson Named Among Houston’s Top Business Professionals
March 12, 2012
Annual Sutherland FINRA Sanctions Survey Shows a 51% Jump in Fines in 2011
March 12, 2012
A Pinch of SALT: State Audit Guessing Games: When Can States Issue Estimated Assessments?
March 5, 2012
Sutherland Expands National State and Local Tax Practice in New York
March 5, 2012
39 Sutherland Attorneys Named as 2012 Georgia Super Lawyers
March 2, 2012
Sutherland Adds Ex-GC To Energy Trading Group
February 29, 2012
Board Diversity: Who Has a Seat at the Table?
March 1, 2012
Sutherland Energy Trading Practice Continues Growth; Adds Partner Steven H. Scheinman in New York
February 28, 2012
US refiners scrutinize biodiesel producers in wake of bogus credits
February 28, 2012 Platts Oilgram News
Facility Owners Should Heed New Cybersecurity Legislation
February 23, 2012
Migraine Case Sheds Light on Employers’ ADA Headaches
February 17, 2012
Sutherland Bulks Up Technology Practice with New Partner
February 22, 2012
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan Launches Crisis Management, Complex Litigation Website
February 22, 2012
Atlanta Business League Names Sutherland Partner Among “Atlanta’s Top 100 Black Women of Influence”
February 21, 2012
Sutherland Expands State and Local Tax Practice; Grows Sacramento Office
February 17, 2012
Settlement Sends Message that BD CEOs Can be Sanctioned if they Overload Part-time CCOs
February 6, 2012
Marcellus Shale Bill Fees, Safety Guidelines Reasonable
February 16, 2012
Regulatory Watch List for 2012: Commodity ETF Industry
February 16, 2012
Preparing Corporate Minutes: Time Well Spent
February 14, 2012
Real Estate Attorney Quito Anderson Returns to Sutherland
February 10, 2012
Sutherland Partner Achieves All-Star Status for Client Service
February 9, 2012
Q&A with Kenneth C.H. Willig
February 9, 2012
The State of the Compliance Professional in 2012
Winter 2012 Thompson Reuters Accelus
DOE Order Creates Unease For LNG Project Developers
February 8, 2012
A Pinch of SALT: Courting Independence: The Rise of Effective State Tax Courts and Tribunals
February 6, 2012
Sutherland Garners Two Honors at Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta Awards Reception
February 3, 2012
Regulation: Next Chapter for Shale?
February 2, 2012
Sutherland Partner Marc Rawls and Family Chosen as 2012 Atlanta March of Dimes Ambassadors
January 31, 2012
Q&A with Sutherland’s Jim Jordan
January 20, 2012 Law360
The Constitution Today: Fifth Amendment
January 30, 2012
Sutherland DC Adds Energy Expertise
January 25, 2012
Sutherland Adds Energy, Derivatives Partners From Hunton
January 24, 2012
Sutherland Adds Two Energy/Derivatives Partners in Washington, D.C.
Bringing Together Leading Advisors in Post-Dodd-Frank Commodities and Derivatives Regulation
January 23, 2012
State Supreme Court Says No to Tesoro Tax Refund
January 18, 2012
Sutherland’s Houston Office Continues Growth With Promotion of Four Attorneys
January 17, 2012
Sutherland Names Nine New Partners, Six Counsel
January 17, 2012
Sutherland Represents BlueStar Energy Holdings Inc. in Acquisition by American Electric Power
January 12, 2012
MF Global Insolvency Reveals Risk in Dodd-Frank Model
January 2012
Social Media: A Cautionary Tale
January 11, 2012
US EPA fuel import rule could shake up RINs market
January 10, 2012 Platts Oilgram News
Experience of Former Regulators Provides Edge for Advising Firms
January 6, 2012 Bloomberg News
EPA Prices Cellulosic Waiver Credits at 78CTS for 2012
January 4, 2012 OPIS Biofuels Update
Robert Owen on How Preservation Can ‘Reset to Neutral’
December 19, 2011 Law Technology News
A Pinch of SALT: To Be or Not to Be... the MTC
January 2, 2012
Power Grid Cyber Security Strategies
January 1, 2012
Sutherland forms Response Team to Help Clients Address Whistleblower Claims in 2012
December 21, 2011
Frack Arguments Will Hold Water
December 20, 2011
FINRA says broker fines jumped 53 percent
December 19, 2011
The Preservation Debate Taken on by the House Judiciary Committee
December 13, 2011
Everything You Tweet Can Be Used Against You
December 13, 2011
Tax Deal for Illinois Exchanges May Face Legal Challenges
December 13, 2011
The Debate Continues: Should Preservation Rules Be Changed?
December 9, 2011
Sutherland Ranked Among Top Law Firms for Equality 2012
December 12, 2011
More on that Message to RIAs: ‘Evaluate’ Our Compliance Programs
December 12, 2011 IA Week
Sutherland Partner Thomas R. Bundy, III Named Founding Member of the DC Bar Foundation’s Young Lawyers Network
December 12, 2011
74 Sutherland Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America® in 2011-2012
December 9, 2011
Preservation Wars: Upgrading E-Discovery Rules
December 8, 2011
Internal Changes at SEC’s Exam Division
December 6, 2011
Cash in Now on Renewables
December 6, 2011
A Pinch of SALT: Friends With Benefits Received? A Comparison of Market Sourcing Rules
December 5, 2011
International Recognition: Sutherland Featured in 2012 Edition of Chambers Global
December 5, 2011
State Tax Notes Recognizes Jeffrey Friedman, Stephen Kranz as “Best of 2011”
December 5, 2011
Biofuels Update: EPA Issues Notice to 24 Firms for Bad RINS
November 7, 2011
Shale It Like It Is
November 8, 2011
U.S. News and Best Lawyers Recognize Sutherland in 2011-2012 “Best Law Firms,” 28 Practices Nationally Ranked
December 1, 2011
Sutherland Makes Mark in The Legal 500 for 2011
December 1, 2011
The Major League of Settlements: How to Pitch a Perfect Settlement
November 30, 2011
Sutherland Partner Elected to the American College of Tax Counsel
November 28, 2011
Dynegy Distances Itself from Bankrupt Holding Company
November 11, 2011
Keeping An Eye On MF Global Fallout
November 22, 2011
Private Equity Law360 Q&A with Wade Stribling
November 18, 2011
Sutherland Founder Fondly Recalled in New Biography
November 18, 2011
Life Insurance Companies Face Fight Over Death Benefits
November 16, 2011
John Walsh Still Has Compliance’s Back After Stepping Down as SEC Exam Chief
November 2011 Reuters
Adam Cohen and Joanna Myers co-author Tax Notes article: “IRS Pulls the Plug on Efforts to Tax Employer-Provided Cellphones”
November 10, 2011
More biodiesel credits may be deemed invalid by EPA
November 10, 2011 Platts Oilgram News
Dynegy's Crafty Filings Threaten Bankruptcy Status Quo
November 9, 2011
Chicago B/D Settles Reporting Case
November 3, 2011
Cynthia Krus featured in Fund Directions article: “Fund Boards Should Watch, Learn From Corporate Proxy Season”
November 3, 2011
BlackRock Praises Regulators’ Coordination on Hedge Fund Secrets
October 31, 2011
One Stud of a Lawyer
October 26, 2011
Sutherland SALT practice noted in Tax Analysts column: “Not Getting Enough Respect: State and Local Tax in Law Schools”
October 24, 2011
Four Sutherland Partners Recognized by Peers as “2012 Lawyers of the Year”
October 21, 2011
"Community Leader of the Year" Cynthia Krus featured in Bisnow
October 13, 2011
Legal Marketing Association – Capital Chapter Inducts Felice Wagner into Hall of Fame
October 13, 2011
Sutherland Tax Attorneys Review the Rise and Fall of “Killer B” Transactions
October 10, 2011
Coming Full Circle - Lew Wiener: From Student to Trusted Advisor
October 5, 2011
State Tax Notes Celebrates 20 Years
October 4, 2011
Sutherland Partner Allegra Lawrence-Hardy Named Among Georgia’s Most Powerful and Influential Women
September 29, 2011
Cynthia Krus Named “Community Leader of the Year” by Bread for the City
September 28, 2011
Sutherland Lands Pro Bono Victory: Court Grants Asylum to Client
September 27, 2011
Sutherland Receives 2011 Corporate Stewardship Award During WEAVE’s 15th Anniversary Gala
September 23, 2011
Law360-Sutherland Nabs SEC Vet For Financial Services Group
September 16, 2011
SEC Associate Director and Chief Counsel John Haggerty Walsh Joins Sutherland
September 15, 2011
Purchasing Health Insurance Through an Exchange: Implications for Large Employers
September 13, 2011
Swinging for the Fences: An Analysis of Whether Broker-Dealers and Registered Representatives Should Litigate Against the SEC or FINRA
September 8, 2011
Revisiting FINRA's Class Waiver Policy Post-AT&T
September 6, 2011
SALT Attorney Marc Simonetti Quoted in Article "New Jersey's Voluntary Disclosure Initiative for Media Companies"
September 1, 2011
Brokerage CEOs in the Crosshairs
September 1, 2011
Sutherland’s Alternative Commute Program Recognized as “Best Overall Program: Medium Business” by Atlanta’s Clean Air Campaign
August 31, 2011
Sutherland and Bisnow Launch Houston Energy Bisnow
August 29, 2011
Sutherland Partner Allegra Lawrence-Hardy Recognized as Atlanta Unsung Heroine
August 29, 2011
Constructing Power: The Near Term Outlook for Construction of Power Generation Projects in the 21st Century
August 26, 2011
SALT Attorneys Quoted in Article “NCSL Task Force to Oppose Certain Contingent-Fee Audits"
August 15, 2011
Carol Tello Appears on India's "The Firm"
August 11, 2011
President/CEO Liability in SEC and FINRA Disciplinary Proceedings
August 10, 2011
Vault Rankings: Sutherland Lands in Top 25 for “Best Law Firms to Work For,” “Best Law Firm for Diversity” and “Best Summer Program”
August 5, 2011
Sutherland Successfully Argues that County Imposition is a Penalty, Not a Tax
August 3, 2011
In Memoriam - Celeste Pickron
July 26, 2011
Sutherland Summary Judgment Affirmed by Eighth Circuit in Malicious Prosecution Case
July 25, 2011
Sutherland Attorneys Take on Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010
July 12, 2011
“Missing Something? The Other Side of Unclaimed Property”
July 11, 2011
Sutherland Partner Quoted on New "Revolving Door" Rule
July 11, 2011
Sutherland Raises More Than $31,000 for Gifts for the Homeless, Wins 2011 Battle of the Law Firm Bands
July 8, 2011
Guide Lists Sutherland Attorneys Among the Best in the World
July 8, 2011
Sutherland Attorneys Focus on Hospitality Industry in New Book
July 8, 2011
Morgan Keegan Fights Off SEC Suit Over ARS Risks
July 7, 2011
Sutherland Scholars Graduates 2011 Class
July 7, 2011
Sutherland Fends Off SEC on Behalf of Morgan Keegan
July 1, 2011
Google Wallet
June 28, 2011
American Bar Association Invites Sutherland Partner Marc Rawls to Serve in Diversity Leadership Role
June 27, 2011
Sutherland Partner Named to University at Albany Foundation Board of Directors
June 24, 2011
Sutherland Attorney Tapped to LEAD Atlanta
June 23, 2011
Brokerage Firm Settlement
June 24, 2011
Two Sutherland Attorneys Named Among Nation’s Best
June 23, 2011
Alternative billing in vogue among firms
June 24, 2011
Sutherland Named Among Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity
June 22, 2011
Sutherland’s Pro Bono Efforts Receive National Recognition
June 20, 2011
Sutherland Welcomes New Leadership to Human Resources and Technology Services Departments
June 16, 2011
Executive Compensation: Employment Agreements Should Reference Clawback Policy, Sutherland Lawyer Advises
June 10, 2011
Sutherland to Receive 2011 Corporate Stewardship Award during WEAVE’s 15th Anniversary Gala
June 10, 2011
In Memoriam - Don E. Wood
June 7, 2011
Partner Robert D. Owen Joins Sutherland’s Litigation Practice in New York
June 2, 2011
Sutherland’s New Blog Captures Cutting-Edge Developments in Coop Industry
May 23, 2011
Are FINRA's Examination Priorities Letters Good Predictors of Enforcement Actions?
May 19, 2011
Sutherland Attorney Quoted in Gas Daily
May 18, 2011
Sutherland Attorney Quoted in Gas Daily
May 18, 2011
Sutherland Partner Receives Prestigious Silver Buffalo Award
May 16, 2011
Sutherland Hosts Local Students as They Vie for Seed Money to Fund Start-Up Businesses or Academic Pursuits Through the Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship Competition
May 12, 2011
FINRA Continues to Focus on Instant Messages; Will Social Media be Next?
May 12, 2011
Sutherland Advises on NeXt Innovation Corp.’s Initial Public Offering Raising $50 Million
May 10, 2011
Investors Drawn to Specialty Lenders
May 9, 2011
Sutherland Partnership Makes Leadership Changes
May 9, 2011
Sutherland Partner to be Recognized by American Bar Association for “Distinguished Service”
May 6, 2011
Nine Sutherland Attorneys Named D.C. Super Lawyers in 2011
May 3, 2011
Sutherland Recognized as “Good Apple” Among Georgia Law Firms
May 2, 2011
Will The Newest Generation Of BDCs Fare Better Than Their Predecessors?
April 29, 2011
Sutherland 2010 Pro Bono Hours Add Up for Worthwhile Causes
April 27, 2011
Sutherland Attorneys Receive Top Accolades for Article on FINRA Sanctions
April 20, 2011
Sutherland Represents Fifth Street Finance Corp. in $152 Million Convertible Debt Offering
April 20, 2011
Sutherland Represents Oglethorpe Power in $529 Million Acquisition
April 18, 2011
Bracing for Self-Regulation
April 18, 2011
Georgia General Assembly Enacts Modern Evidence Code
April 18, 2011
Firms Need to Thoroughly Review Documents Given to FINRA
April 18, 2011
Sutherland Attorneys, Practices Top Chambers USA 2011 Rankings
April 14, 2011
Sutherland Represents Main Street Capital Corporation in $73.9 Million Shelf Offering
April 11, 2011
Sutherland Partner Appointed Deputy Chief of IRS Appeals Office
April 11, 2011
Sutherland Launches Sutherland SALT Online to Provide Coverage and Commentary on State and Local Tax Developments throughout the United States
April 4, 2011
Sutherland Attorneys Reach Settlement with Inova Health System in Americans with Disabilities Act Lawsuit
March 31, 2011
Sutherland, ServeHAITI Tap New York in Continuing Haitian Relief Efforts
March 31, 2011
More than 40 Sutherland Attorneys Recognized as 2011 Georgia Super Lawyers
March 24, 2011
Annual Sutherland Study Shows that Litigating Against the SEC and FINRA Pays for Some Broker-Dealers and Registered Representatives
March 16, 2011
Sutherland Expands Energy Finance Team in New York Office
March 11, 2011
Two Sutherland Partners Recognized as All-Stars for Client Service
March 8, 2011
Sutherland Recognized as Eighth Largest Law Firm in Houston
March 8, 2011
Two Sutherland Attorneys Recognized by Atlanta Business League as Among “Atlanta’s Top 100 Black Women of Influence”
March 8, 2011
Annual Sutherland FINRA Sanction Study Shows Enforcement Actions on the Rise
February 28, 2011
Sutherland Represents Underwriters including Goldman, Sachs & Co., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and UBS Securities LLC, in $133.3 Million IPO by Business Development Company
February 8, 2011
Sutherland Represents Ares Capital Corporation in Unprecedented $500 Million Convertible Bond Offering
February 8, 2011
Sutherland Represents Oxford Lane Capital Corp. in Initial Public Offering Raising $36.5 Million
February 8, 2011
Sutherland Tax Lawyer Named Nolan Fellow By American Bar Association
February 4, 2011
Evidence Bill Gains Traction
January 31, 2011
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan’s State and Local Tax Practice Expands with Addition of Former CalTax VP
January 13, 2011
Sutherland Announces New Partners and Counsel
January 12, 2011
Sutherland Represents TICC Capital Corp. in a $47.15 Million Shelf Offering
December 7, 2010
Sutherland Partner Cynthia Krus Named to 2010 Greater Washington Legal Elite List
December 2010
Sutherland Adds Prominent Judge to Litigation Practice in Texas
December 1, 2010
Maryland Upholds Tax Assessment Based on Unitary Business Principle
November 29, 2010 BNA Daily Report for Executives
Sutherland and Bowles Rice Achieve Victory in West Virginia Supreme Court In Business Franchise Tax Case
November 19, 2010
The Atlanta Business Chronicle Recognizes Sutherland Partner Allegra J. Lawrence-Hardy as 2010 “Up & Comer”
November 16, 2010
Sutherland Represents Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. in a $71.9 Million Shelf Offering
November 16, 2010
Sutherland Expands State and Local Tax Practice, Bolstering Financial Services Depth
November 15, 2010
Sutherland Represents Solar Capital Ltd. in a $43.2 Million Selling Stockholder Shelf Offering
November 11, 2010
Sutherland Represents Citi, BofA Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse and UBS Investment Bank in a $78.7 Million Secondary Offering of Common Stock
November 4, 2010
Sutherland’s Nikola R. Djuric and Robert B. Smith Awarded AVLF’s S. Phillip Heiner Award
October 27, 2010
In Memoriam - John H. Mobley II
October 27, 2010
COMPLIANCE WATCH: Regulators Eye Brokers’ Outside Business
October 22, 2010 The Wall Street Journal Online
Brokers Can Take Practical Steps For Any Fiduciary Regime Change, Lawyer Says
October 22, 2010
FINRA Launches New-Style Reviews
October 22, 2010 Compliance Reporter
Two Sutherland Partners Recognized as Best Lawyers’ Lawyers of the Year
October 22, 2010
Sutherland Participates in ACC’s 2010 Annual Meeting: Four Attorneys Will Present and Firm Will Co-Host Cocktail Reception with ACC’s Energy Committee
October 18, 2010
Sutherland Continues Houston Expansion with Addition of Two Attorneys
October 11, 2010
Players eye FTRs possibly falling under law
October 8, 2010 Platts Megawatt Daily
Sutherland Partner Annette L. Tripp Elected to Texas Association of Bank Counsel Board of Directors
October 7, 2010
Sutherland Bolsters Unclaimed Property Practice with Addition of Marlys A. Bergstrom
October 7, 2010
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Five Sutherland Partners
October 6, 2010
Trading community continues to wrestle with reform implications
October 6, 2010 Platts Oilgram News
Sutherland Receives 100% Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index Rating
October 4, 2010
Sutherland Partner Ann G. Fort Among Those Honored at Intellectual Property Community Service Awards Luncheon
October 1, 2010
New York Super Lawyers Recognizes Two Sutherland Attorneys
September 22, 2010
Sutherland Launches New Regulatory Reform Task Force Resource Center
September 17, 2010
U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers Recognize Sutherland in 2010 Best Law Firms Rankings
September 17, 2010
Sutherland Advises Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment AG in Acquisition of Drilling Systems International Ltd.
September 17, 2010
Texas Super Lawyers Recognizes Three Sutherland Partners
September 13, 2010
Sutherland Partner Dorothy B. Franzoni Appointed Chair of American Bar Association’s Electricity Committee
September 1, 2010
The Playing Field: The Dodd-Frank Reform Bill Afterlife
September 1, 2010
Sutherland Successfully Represents General Protecht Group, Inc. in ITC Appeal
September 1, 2010
FOCUS Expansion Poses Headaches: Group
August 31, 2010 Compliance Reporter
Sutherland Partner Carla Wong McMillian Appointed to the State Court of Fayette County, Georgia
August 20, 2010
Sutherland Serves as Counsel to Saratoga Investment Advisors, LLC in its Purchase of GSC Investment Corp.
August 17, 2010
Brian L. Rubin of Sutherland Asbill & Brennan on Whether Broker-Dealers Should Self Report Problems
August 17, 2010 Posted with permission Copyright©2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit www.lexisnexis.com/community/corpsec
Sutherland’s David L. Wochner Selected as One of the Best LGBT Attorneys Under 40 by National LGBT Bar Association
August 6, 2010
The Best Lawyers in America® Recognizes 73 Sutherland Attorneys
August 5, 2010
2010 Vault Top 100 Law Firm Survey Recognizes Sutherland
August 4, 2010
Fines by Wall Street cop on pace to fall this year
July 30, 2010 Reuters
Sutherland Tax Partner Carol P. Tello Authors Tax Management Portfolio, Payments Directed Outside the United States – Withholding and Reporting Provisions Under Chapters 3 and 4, No. 915-3d
July 23, 2010
Obama Signs H.R. 4173
July 21, 2010
Coca-Cola Enterprises Recognizes Sutherland’s Diversity Efforts
July 21, 2010
A look at FINRA enforcement fines shows costliness of violations
July 19, 2010 BD Week
Sutherland Represents Tyco Electronics in its Acquisition of ADC
July 14, 2010
Sigh of Relief for EIA Sellers
July 12, 2010
FINRA Fines, Cases Both Increased In 2009, But Below 2005-2007 Levels
July 9, 2010 BNA
Lawyers warn that FINRA is ratcheting up enforcement
July 9, 2010 Complinet
FINRA fines nearly doubled in ‘09
July 9, 2010 Investment News
FINRA Fines, Actions Sped Up in 2009: Report
July 8, 2010 Reprinted with permission Law 360 , http://site.law360.com/
Sutherland Finds FINRA Slowdown Began to Reverse in 2009
July 8, 2010
Codification of Economic Substance Doctrine in Federal Law Raises Questions About Potential Impact on State, Taxpayers
July 8, 2010
Sutherland Earns Top Chambers USA 2010 Rankings
July 7, 2010
The Legal 500 United States Recognizes Sutherland
July 7, 2010
Former Integrity Bank executives plead guilty to federal charges
July 6, 2010 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
IRS Issues Final Rules on Tax-Exempt Parties To Prohibited Shelters, Drops One Definition
July 6, 2010 BNA's Daily Report for Executives, Pension & Benefits Daily, and Daily Tax Report newsletters
IP Lawyers React To Bilski's Long-Awaited Arrival
June 28, 2010 Reprinted with permission Law360, http://www.law360.com//
Sutherland Represents Spectrum Brands in Merger With Russell Hobbs - Addition to Spectrum’s Portfolio Creates $3 Billion Consumer Products Company
June 28, 2010
Sutherland Rocks Battle of the Law Firm Bands - Firm Raises More Than $29,000 to Support Gifts for the Homeless, Inc
June 25, 2010
Trademarks May Help Companies Skirt Patent Woes
June 23, 2010 Reprinted with permission Intellectual Property Law360, http://www.law360.com//
Congress Ponders Annuity Trusts
June 21, 2010
Law firms see payoff in blogs
June 21, 2010 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Practitioner Reaction to Healthcare Guidance Mixed
June 21, 2010
Sutherland Expands Securities Enforcement and Litigation Practice with the Addition of a Former SEC Enforcement Attorney and the Return of a Sutherland Litigator
June 2, 2010
Sutherland beefs up securities enforcement practice
June 2, 2010 Daily Report
Teen Entrepreneurs Have Busy Summer Ahead
June 1, 2010
Sutherland Moves to LEED Certified Building, Continues Smart Growth
June 1, 2010
“State Lawmakers Question Decision to Tax Bottled Water Separately From Other Foods”
May 26, 2010 BNA
“Few Discussions Seen on Capitol Hill About Uncertain Tax Positions Proposal”
May 26, 2010
"Doggett Bill May Signal More Intangibles Activity on Capitol Hill, JCT Aide Says"
May 24, 2010 BNA
MultiCultural Law Magazine Names Sutherland One of the “Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity”
May 19, 2010
"IRS Survey Shows Schools Hoard Funds, Grassley Says"
May 14, 2010
Sutherland’s Marsha Ward Appointed to Atlanta Community ToolBank’s Board Leadership
May 7, 2010
Lawmakers Back USPTO Bid To Hold On To Fees
May 5, 2010 Reprinted with permission Intellectual Property Law360, http://www.law360.com
Sutherland’s James H. Johnson, Jr. to Testify Before House Judiciary Committee
May 4, 2010
Using Market-Based Sourcing For Service Receipts: The Difficulties
May 3, 2010
Sutherland’s Michael Koffler Wins Burton Award for Distinguished Writing
April 28, 2010
Sutherland Represents Solar Capital Ltd. in Initial Public Offering
April 28, 2010
Sutherland Represents Saratoga Investment Advisors, LLC in its Purchase of GSC Investment Corp.
April 26, 2010
Sutherland Represents Allied Capital Corporation in Merger with Ares Capital Corporation
April 26, 2010
Trading aces: Mark Elliott, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Commodities
April 19, 2010 Posted with permission The Lawyer
Rising Star: Sutherland's Thomas Warren
April 15, 2010 Reprinted with permission Energy Law360 http://www.law360.com/
Sutherland Purchases RECs from Element Markets
April 14, 2010
Synchrome Drops Hitachi From Disk Drive IP Suit
April 13, 2010 Reprinted with permission Law360, http://www.law360.com/
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan Receives United Way’s Highest Total Per Capita Award For 2009-2010
April 7, 2010
Avoiding Retaliation Claims In 4 Easy Steps
April 7, 2010 Reprint with permission Employment Law360, http://www.law360.com/
Sutherland Represents Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative in Acquisition of Sumpter Plant
April 5, 2010
Sutherland’s Business Development Curriculum Receives First Place in LMA Your Honor Awards
March 31, 2010
Gene Patent Ruling Could Shake Up Biotech
March 30, 2010 Reprinted with permission, Intellectual Property Law360, http://www.law360.com/
Sutherland’s Amish Shah to Present at Georgia Tech Clean Energy Speaker Series
March 29, 2010
Texas Rising Star® Recognizes Sutherland Attorney
March 25, 2010
Sutherland Partner and Georgia State Senator David Adelman Confirmed U.S. Ambassador to Singapore
March 19, 2010
Cumulus Strikes Deal In Aldav Web Radio Patent Suit
March 15, 2010 Reprinted with permission Intellectual Property Law360, http://www.law360.com/
Sutherland Elects Ten New Counsel
March 9, 2010
Eight Sutherland Attorneys Recognized by Washington DC Super Lawyers
March 3, 2010
Sutherland Attorneys Named 2010 Georgia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
March 1, 2010
Sutherland’s Director of Diversity Valerie Jackson Receives PLEN Award
February 22, 2010
"Saying ‘No Thanks’ to a Bequest"
February 18, 2010 Posted with permission The New York Times
We mourn the loss and honor the life of our beloved partner Lloyd Leva Plaine
February 3, 2010
"To Haiti and Back: 'I Saw Things I Wish I'd Never Seen'"
January 27, 2010 Posted with permission The AmLaw Daily
“Fed. Circ. Deals Blow To Takeda In Prevacid Battle”
January 22, 2010 IP Law 360
Richard Hartnig Joins Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP
January 19, 2010
Sutherland Supports Haiti Relief Efforts
January 15, 2010
Sutherland Attorney Voted President-Elect of Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys
January 13, 2010
"Sutherland Nabs Dewey M&A Atty For Energy Practice"
January 7, 2010 Reprinted with permission Law 360, http://www.law360.com
Sutherland Strengthens Energy Practice in Houston with Addition of M&A Partner
January 6, 2010
Sutherland Announces New Partners
January 5, 2010
Kendall Jones Joins Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP
December 17, 2009
Georgia Trend Recognizes Five Sutherland Attorneys
December 11, 2009
The BTI Client Service A-Team 2010 Recognizes Sutherland
December 10, 2009
Sutherland Represented Patriot Capital Funding in Merger with Prospect Capital
December 7, 2009
Sutherland Secures Victory in Long-Fought Tax Case
December 3, 2009
Court of Federal Claims Bar Association Recognizes Sutherland Attorneys with Randolph W. Thrower Award
November 19, 2009
Three Sutherland Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers’ Lawyers of the Year
November 17, 2009
Teva Launches Generic Prevacid After Patent Win
November 10, 2009 Reprinted with permission IP Law 360, http://www.law360.com/
Tougher Standards On Fund Fees Near?
November 9, 2009 The Wall Street Journal
Strategies to Help Grandchildren Now, Not Later
October 29, 2009 The New York Times
Q&A With Sutherland's Mark Herlach
October 28, 2009 Reprinted with permission Corporate Finance Law 360, http://www.law360.com
The Legal Aid Society Names Sutherland to Pro Bono Honor Roll
October 27, 2009
Q&A With Sutherland's Jerome Libin
October 22, 2009 Reprinted with permission Law 360, http://www.law360.com
Sutherland Appoints Thomas H. Warren As Firm’s Sustainability Partner
October 22, 2009
How To Navigate The Twists Of Insurance Deals
October 19, 2009 Reprinted with permission Law 360, http://www.law360.com
Cuban's Demand For Legal Fees May Have Spurred SEC Appeal
October 13, 2009 Posted with permission 24/7 Wall St.
Sutherland Hosts ServeHAITI’s Annual Fund-raiser
October 8, 2009
Sutherland Represents Fifth Street Finance Corp. in a $58.0 Million Shelf Offering
October 5, 2009
Men Stopping Violence Recognizes Sutherland Partner Judith A. O’Brien With Kathleen Carlin Justice Seekers Award
October 5, 2009
New York Super Lawyers Recognizes Two Sutherland Attorneys
October 5, 2009
Sutherland and Atlanta Legal Aid Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Olmstead v. L.C.
Landmark decision ended unjustified isolation of the mentally disabled and provided access to community-based care...more
October 1, 2009
Hedge Funds Turning to Life Settlements for Absolute, Uncorrelated Returns
October 1, 2009 Reprinted with permission The Hedge Fund Law Report
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Three Sutherland Partners
October 1, 2009
Sutherland Secures Class Action Victory on Behalf of SunTrust
Successful dismissal motion is one of the first outside of New York...more
September 29, 2009
Sutherland Represents SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. and BMO Capital Markets Corp. in $32.7 Million Secondary Offering of Common Stock
September 29, 2009
States and Towns Lean on Taxpayers
September 26, 2009 The Wall Street Journal
Q&A With Sutherland's Cynthia Krus
September 24, 2009 Reprinted with permission Law 360, http://www.law360.com
Washington Business Journal's Top Washington Lawyers: Tax Winner
September 18, 2009 Reprinted with permission Washington Business Journal
Texas Super Lawyers Recognizes Four Sutherland Attorneys
September 16, 2009
Sutherland Receives 100% Rating for the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index and Best Places to Work 2010 Survey
September 14, 2009
Sutherland Partner Appointed Benefits Tax Counsel with the Treasury Department
September 11, 2009
M&A Lawyers Face Lasting Changes
September 10, 2009 Reprinted with permission Law 360, http://www.law360.com
Everybody Wins! USA Recognizes Sutherland
September 1, 2009
Sutherland Ranks Among the Top Firms for Associate Professional Development, According to Vault Survey
August 26, 2009
Sutherland Represents BBVA Compass in the Acquisition of the Banking Operations of Guaranty Bank from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
August 26, 2009
Robert S. Chase II Named Chair of Sutherland’s Washington, D.C. Hiring Committee
August 25, 2009
Vault Ranks Sutherland No. 20 Nationally for Diversity for Minorities
August 24, 2009
Sutherland Represents Ares Capital Corporation in a $109.6 Million Shelf Offering
August 19, 2009
12 young lawyers to watch - Marc A. Rawls
August 17, 2009 Reprinted with permission Daily Report
Sutherland Represents RBC Capital Markets, BB&T Capital Markets, Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc. and Sterne Agee in $15.6 Million Secondary Offering of Common Stock
August 13, 2009
Q&A With Sutherland's John North
August 11, 2009 Reprinted with permission IP Law 360, http://www.law360.com
Sutherland Represents Sterling Bank in Definitive Purchase and Assumption Agreement to Acquire $500 Million in Deposits and 19 Bank Branches Located in Houston and Dallas
August 11, 2009
Government Handouts: Federal Bailout Money Comes With Strings
July/August 2009 Posted with permission Washington Lawyer
Q&A With Sutherland's Lisa Combs Jern
August 7, 2009 Reprinted with permission Employment Law 360, http://www.law360.com
The Best Lawyers in America® Recognizes 76 Sutherland Attorneys
August 6, 2009
Q&A With Sutherland's Paul Turner
August 5, 2009 Reprinted with permission Bankruptcy Law 360, http://www.law360.com
Q&A With Sutherland's Neil Lang
August 4, 2009 Reprinted with permission Securities Law 360, http://www.law360.com
Sutherland and Watson & Band Announce Joint Web site
Firms’ alliance continues to serve clients with U.S.-China business matters ...more
August 4, 2009
Peter Ligh Joins Sutherland’s New York Office
July 23, 2009
Bank Charter Conversions Should Occur For Legitimate Reasons Only, FFIEC Says
July 13, 2009 Reproduced with permission from BNA Mergers & Acquisitions Law Report, 12 MALR 644. Copyright 2009 by The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033)
The National Law Journal’s LegalTimes’ “40 Under 40” Recognizes Robert S. Chase II
July 13, 2009
Sutherland Publishes 2008 Diversity Report
July 8, 2009
The American Lawyer “Pro Bono 100” Recognizes Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP
July 8, 2009
Corporate Minutes: Best Practices For Corporate Secretaries When Recording Board Meetings
July 6, 2009 Reprinted with permission Corporate Governance Alert
Sutherland Earns Top Chambers USA 2009 Rankings
34 Lawyers Listed; 9 Lawyers Added This Year...more
June 29, 2009
The Legal 500 United States Recognizes Sutherland
June 29, 2009
Sutherland Represents First Data Corp. in Joint Venture with Bank of America
Companies Form Banc of America Merchant Services, LLC...more
June 29, 2009
Bruce M. Bettigole Joins Sutherland’s Litigation Practice Group
June 24, 2009
Sutherland Represents Forestar Group Inc. in $120 Million Sale of 75,000 Acres of Timberland
June 19, 2009
Sutherland Announces the Hire of Two New Associates
Angela R. Fox and Louise T. Rains Join the Firm’s Atlanta Office...more
June 17, 2009
Sutherland Attorney Alfred A. (Al) Lindseth Co-Authors Schoolhouses, Courthouses, and Statehouses, Published By Princeton University Press
June 17, 2009
Sutherland’s State and Local Tax Group Expands
June 15, 2009
Sutherland Represents Keating Capital, Inc. in Initial Public Offering
June 15, 2009
Daniella Landers Joins Sutherland in Houston Office
June 10, 2009
Earl Zimmerman Joins Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP
June 9, 2009
Sutherland Finds That FINRA Sanctioned Far Less in 2008
June 3, 2009
The Alpine Group Recognized for Climate Change Lobbying Efforts
June 3, 2009
FINRA 2008: An Oscar Winning Year?
June 3, 2009
Are Card Companies the "Bad Guys?"
May 21, 2009 Posted with permission KGO Radio - San Francisco
Sutherland Attorney Felicia Kyle Re-Elected to Pearland City Council
May 15, 2009
Myriad Genetics Comes under Legal Fire for Gene Patents
May 14, 2009 Posted with permission Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Sutherland Law Firm Goes 100% Green with Sterling Planet’s Renewable Energy
Grassroots Employee Effort Drives Commitment to Environmental Sustainability...more
May 14, 2009
Sutherland Announces Firmwide Initiative for Building a Sustainable Environment
May 13, 2009
Sutherland Partnership Re-Elects Mark D. Wasserman as Managing Partner; Four Executive Committee Members Also Elected
May 6, 2009
Charles T. Lester, Jr. Receives Second Annual Seth D. Kirschenbaum Award
May 5, 2009
MultiCultural Law Magazine Names Sutherland One of the “Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity”
May 5, 2009
Twelve Sutherland Attorneys Recognized by Washington, D.C., Super Lawyers ®
April 30, 2009
Sutherland Represents Tyco Electronics Ltd. in $675 Million Sale of Its Wireless Systems Business to Harris Corporation
April 28, 2009
Sutherland Launches WorkerClassification.com
Web Site Addressing the Classification of Today’s Workforce...more
April 28, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY
Sutherland attorney Mark Herlach to moderate panel discussion on issues and challenges of “realistic sustainability” at British American Business Council Transnational Conference...more
April 28, 2009
In Memoriam: James H. “Jimmy” Wilson, Jr.
April 20, 2009
Sutherland Hosts Atlanta Pro Bono Awards Reception
Ann G. Fort receives first annual Charles T. Lester Pro Bono Award...more
April 13, 2009
The Dealmakers
April 10 -16, 2009 Reprinted with permission Atlanta Business Chronicle
Chambers Global Recognizes Sutherland
Sutherland’s practices and attorneys ranked in 2009 edition...more
April 9,2009
Catholic Charities Atlanta Honors Sutherland Retired Partner Charles T. Lester Jr.
April 9, 2009
Texas Super Lawyers Recognize Sutherland Attorneys as Rising Stars
April 9, 2009
Forty-five Sutherland Attorneys Named 2009 Georgia Super Lawyers® and Nine Sutherland Attorneys Named 2009 Georgia “Rising Stars”
April 7, 2009
Big Tech comes to St. Paul
April 2, 2009 Posted with permission Politics in Minnesota
Sutherland Partner W. Henry Parkman elected to the American Law Institute
March 23, 2009
Sutherland Real Estate Partner R. Robinson Plowden Receives LEED Professional Accreditation
March 17, 2009
Sutherland Sponsors "LIVE from the NYPL" Event Featuring Thomas Friedman in Conversation with Nandan Nilekani at The New York Public Library
March 17, 2009
Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism Honors Sutherland Partner Judith A. O’Brien
March 10, 2009
Sutherland and Watson & Band Announce Strategic Alliance
The law firms will work together to serve clients with U.S.-China business matters ...more
March 3, 2009
Litigator From The Onset
March 2, 2009 Posted with permission Atlanta Woman.
The Streets of Buckhead
...more
March 2009 Urban Land
Sutherland Launches Offshore Energy Law Blog, an Online Resource for Offshore Energy News and Analysis
February 25, 2009
How blogs broke Stanford story
February 23, 2009 Posted with permission BBC.
The Sutherland-Alpine Group Energy Alliance
February 17, 2009
Jonathan K. Waldrop Joins Sutherland’s Intellectual Property Practice
February 10, 2009
Emory Public Interest Committee Recognizes Retired Sutherland Partner Charles T. Lester, Jr.
February 9, 2009
Sutherland Named Among BTI’s Top 100 Law Firms for Delivering Superior Client Service
February 6, 2009
Sutherland Annual Study Finds that it Sometimes Pays for Broker-Dealers and Registered Representatives to Litigate Against the SEC and FINRA (formerly NASD)
February 5, 2009
Sutherland Elects New Partners and Counsel
February 5, 2009
Sutherland Partner Annette Tripp named to the 2009 BTI Client Service All-Star Team
January 28, 2009
Pilar Mata Joins Sutherland’s Tax Practice Group
January 28, 2009
UPMIFA and Private Foundations
December 2008
Thirteen Sutherland Attorneys Named as “Georgia’s Legal Elite” for 2008
December 15, 2008
Thomas R. Bundy III Honored as Young Lawyer of the Year by the Bar Association of the District of Columbia
December 12, 2008
"Dedication to detail defines a career"
November 6, 2008 Reprinted with permission Daily Report
A Lobbying for Cash Q&A: The Case for Preferred Shares
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November 21, 2008 Reprinted with permission The Wall Street Journal
Felice C. Wagner Joins Sutherland as Chief Business Development Officer
November 20, 2008
"How Long Will The Fallout From The Financial Crisis Last?"
Real Estate Partner David J. Rabinowitz comments on lease negotiations during the financial crisis. To read the full article, click here.
November 2008 Reprinted with permission STORES Magazine
Sutherland Corrects Incorrect Information Reported in The National Law Journal's "NLJ 250"
November 10, 2008
Lawyers Alliance for New York Recognizes Sutherland Partner Lester M. Bliwise With 2008 Cornerstone Award
November 10, 2008
Sutherland Successfully Appeals FINRA Case to the SEC
November 10, 2008
Daily Report Recognizes Sutherland Partner Randolph W. Thrower as a "Living Legend of the Law"
November 6, 2008
Bus Manufacturer Defends False Claims Act Charges
Former Company President Alleges False Statements to Government U.S. ex rel. Sanders v. North American Bus Industries, 546 F.3d 288 (C.A. 4, Nov. 5, 2008). For the full article, click here.
November 2008 The Judicial Review
Sutherland's Senior International Counsel Alvin J. Shuttleworth Presents at The Lawyer Conferences' "Building Business Value Through Compliance"
October 31, 2008
"A Sensible but Forgotten Agenda"
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October 20, 2008 Posted with Permission Defense News
Christopher Ocasal joins Sutherland's Tax Group; Ocasal joins the firm as Partner in its Washington, D.C., office
October 16, 2008
Texas Super Lawyers Recognizes Five Sutherland Attorneys
October 15, 2008
"FASB Proposes To Broaden Requirements for Disclosure of Litigation Loss Contingencies"
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October 17, 2008 Posted with Permission American Bar Association
Texas Lawyer Names Houston Partner-in-Charge Rachel Clingman One of 30 "Extraordinary Women in Texas Law"
October 14, 2008
The Atlanta Bar Association Recognizes Sutherland's Pro Bono Work on Behalf of Women Seeking Protective Orders
October 3, 2008
"GETTING PERSONAL: Rules May Open Door For Annuities In 401(k)s" A DOW JONES NEWSWIRES COLUMN
October 9, 2008
Sutherland Sponsors "LIVE from the NYPL" Event Featuring Nobel Prize-Winning Writer Toni Morrison at The New York Public Library
October 7, 2008
Carbon Trading Begins in the Northeast
September 24, 2008
"Wall Street Bailout Could Crimp CEO Pay"
Lewis Wiener comments on the legal ramifications of the Wall Street Bailout on executive compensation.
September 23, 2008 BusinessWeek
Sutherland Pro Bono Client People of Hope Begins Construction
September 22, 2008
Sutherland Represents FS Investment Corporation in Initial Public Offering
September 18, 2008
Sutherland Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®
September 17, 2008
Sutherland Provides Tax Counsel To Altria Group, Inc. In Its Agreement to Acquire UST Inc. For $11.7 Billion
September 9, 2008
Sutherland Debuts "A Pinch of SALT," a Monthly Column for State Tax Notes
September 5, 2008
Sutherland Ranks Among the Top Firms for Associate Professional Development, According to Vault Survey
August 21, 2008
Litigator Felicia H. Kyle Joins Sutherland in Houston; Sutherland's Houston Office Growing to Serve Expanding National Client Base
August 6, 2008
MEDIA ADVISORY: Partner Jeff Bialos Available to Discuss Department of Defense New Defense Strategy
August 1, 2008
Sutherland Partner Harry S. Pangas Interviewed About Business Development Companies
July 21, 2008
Sutherland Ranks No. 66 on Am Law 200’s “A-List”
July 17, 2008
Sutherland Earns Top Chambers USA 2008 Rankings; 28 Lawyers Listed; 5 Lawyers Added This Year
July 9, 2008
Legal Bisnow Names Litigation Associate Brendan Ballard One of Its "30 Under 30"
July 8, 2008
Partner Jeffrey P. Bialos Publishes Ideas for America’s Future: Core Elements of a New National Security Strategy
June 24, 2008
Sutherland Represents Fifth Street Finance Corp. in Initial Public Offering
June 24, 2008
Sutherland Receives Honors for Sutherland Junior College Partnership with Bell Multicultural High School
June 18, 2008
Partner Jeff Bialos Provides Commentary on GAO/Boeing Ruling
June 18, 2008
Sutherland's Billy Martin Named to Ebony's Power 150 and National Law Journal's 50 Most Influential Minority Lawyers
June 17, 2008
Sutherland Client Ronald Taylor Granted Full Pardon by Governor of the State of Texas
June 13, 2008
Litigation Partner Allegra Lawrence-Hardy Awarded GABWA's Leah Ward Sears Award for Distinction in the Profession
June 9, 2008
Texas Monthly Super Lawyers Honor Five Sutherland Attorneys As Rising Stars
June 3, 2008
Texas’ Best Lawyers Recognizes Nine Sutherland Attorneys
June 3, 2008
Sutherland Women Attorneys Group Hosts Business Development Forum; Speakers are SEC Enforcement Division Director and ClientFocus Founder
June 2, 2008
Sutherland Long-time Death Penalty Client Samuel David Crowe Granted Clemency Within Hours of Scheduled Execution
May 23, 2008
Sutherland Receives Prestigious United Way Recognition for Civic Commitment
May 22, 2008
Sutherland Represents Spectrum Brands, Inc. in Sale of Global Pet Supply Business
May 21, 2008
Sutherland Elects Two New Executive Committee Members and Announces Practice Group Leadership Changes
May 21, 2008
Sutherland Files Comment Letter Responding to SEC Proposed Amendments to Form ADV
May 16, 2008
Sutherland Annual Study Finds That It Sometimes Pays to Litigate Against FINRA (Formerly NASD)
May 13, 2008
Sutherland Unveils New Shortened Name, Logo and Web Site
May 12, 2008
Sutherland Wins Law Firm Commitment Award, Daily Report's Highest Pro Bono Honor; Retired Partner Charlie Lester Named as Finalist for Lifetime Achievement
May 8, 2008
Sutherland Elects Three New Counsel
May 6, 2008
"Who Are the Most Influential People in State Tax?"
May 6, 2008 Reprinted with permission Tax Analysts
"SEC Seeing Resurgence of Market Timing Cases"
May 5, 2008 CCH Wall Street
"Lawyers Open Wallets for Candidates"
May 5, 2008 Daily Report
In Memoriam; Carey P. DeDeyn
April 28, 2008
"Deal Watch: With Private Equity, Times Are Changing"
May 1, 2008 Daily Report
"Career-long Sutherland Lawyer DeDeyn Dies at 66"
May 1, 2008 Daily Report
"Carey P. DeDeyn, Counsel for Sutherland Asbill, Fun Planner"
May 1, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"Jurors Take New View of Ways Cos. Protect Staff Abroad"
May 2008 Security Director's Report
"U.S. Supreme Court Rejects 'Scheme Liability' "
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May 2008 Posted with Permission American Bar Association
"Daily Report Honors Nine Lawyers for Pro Bono Work"
April 30, 2008 Daily Report
"Reduced SEC Staff Changes Exam Process"
April 30, 2008 CCH Wall Street
"Insureds are Barred from Recovering Additional Benefits Under Policies; Howell v. State Farm Ins. Co., No. 04-1494 (D. Md. Mar. 26, 2008)"
April 21, 2008 Insurance Law & Litigation Week
"SEC Seeks Customer Names in Auction-Rate Bond Inquiry (Update 2)"
April 18, 2008 Bloomberg.com
"Deal Watch: Lawyers Expect Merger Aftershock"
April 17, 2008 Daily Report
"Politicians Push for New iTunes Sales Taxes"
April 15, 2008 CNET News.com
Sutherland Represents Altria Group, Inc. in its $100 Billion Spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc.
March 31, 2008
"Dealmakers"
March 14-20,2008 Reprinted with permission Atlanta Business Chronicle
12 Sutherland Partners Named 2008 Washington DC Super Lawyers
March 20, 2008
45 Sutherland Partners Named 2008 Georgia Super Lawyers
March 17, 2008
"Mutual Funds Mixed Over SEC's Proposed ETF Rule"
Financial Services Partner Tom Conner says proposed SEC rule regarding Exchange Traded Funds (ETF's) will speed the delivery of products to market.
March 17, 2008 Investment News
"Attorneys: Prisoners Want to be Repatriated"
Litigation attorneys Rick Murphy, Brian Spahn and Kristin Wilhelm urge U.S. government to release Yemeni detainees held at Guantanamo to their home country.
March 17, 2008 Daily Report
"Ahead of the Curve, Your Eye on Community Development"
Sutherland is noted as the fourth-largest law firm in Atlanta and also noted for occupying the 625,000 square-foot office location of the 999 Peachtree Building.
March 17, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"Subprime Mortgage Crisis"
March 14, 2008 Produced with permission, Morning in Atlanta
Sutherland Bolsters International Capabilities, Adds Alvin J. Shuttleworth
March 13, 2008
"Vick's State Trial Delayed"
Statement by Litigation Partner Billy Martin that his client, former Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Michael Vick, will fight state charges on double jeopardy grounds.
March 13, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"Sutherland Asbill Lures Energy, Environmental Partner from McDermot"
Sutherland welcomes new partner Catherine Krupka to the Energy and Environmental practice group in the Washington, DC office.
March 11, 2008 National Law Journal
"What Do Hedge Funds Look for in a President?"
Corporate Counsel Robin Powers' comments on the Republican and Democratic parties understanding of the hedge fund industry and regulations.
March 10, 2008 Alternative Universe Magazine
Sutherland Welcomes Energy and Environmental Partner Catherine M. Krupka
March 10, 2008
"Sembler DeKalb Project: A Prototype for Future"
Sutherland's representation in the company's $400 million purchase from DeKalb County Housing Authority is noted.
March 7, 2008 Atlanta Business Chronicle
Sutherland and Attorneys Recognized in PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2008
March 7, 2008
"Carter Laying Groundwork for 'Atlanta's Madison Ave."
Sutherland's representation of Ben Carter Properties LLC in the Streets of Buckhead development is noted.
March 7, 2008 Atlanta Business Chronicle
"Base Closings Make Room for Redevelopment"
Sutherland's representation in the approximately $1.5 billion deal between the United States Army and various Atlanta redevelopment authorities involving the land currently used by Fort McPherson and Fort Gillen is noted.
March 7, 2008 Atlanta Business Chronicle
"Mortgage Meltdown: Who's to Blame"
February 28, 2008 Shown with permission, Regional News Network (RNN)-TV
"Power Profile: Billy Martin"
February 27, 2008 Reprinted with permission, Washington Examiner
"Roger Clemens Takes the Stand: Did He Step Up to the Plate?"
Litigation Partner Billy Martin discusses the Capitol Hill steroid investigation and possible perjury charges against baseball star Roger Clemens....more
February 13, 2007 FOX Business Network, "Your World with Neil Cavuto"
"Covidien Pays Medrad $17M, Ending Multiple Suits"
Sutherland is noted for representing Medrad in a lawsuit resolving patent infringement allegations with Covidien Ltd.
February 11, 2008 IP Law 360
"Lawyer Oversees Georgia's Charter School Movement"
Litigation Partner Richard Robbins notes the significant development in education by the charter school movement.
February 8, 2008 Daily Report
" 'Sky Soldiers' Memorial Planned"
February 8, 2008 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
"People on the Move"
Corporate and Financial Services Partner Annette Tripp is named to the BTI Client Service All-Star Team for Law Firms.
February 8, 2008 Houston Business Journal
Litigation Partner Kristin B. Wilhelm Wins Anti-Defamation League 2008 Stuart Eizenstat Young Lawyer Award
February 8, 2008
Corporate Associate Marc A. Rawls Recognized by Stakeholder 100
January 22, 2008
Sutherland is Named as One of 2008 Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity and Top 100 Law Firms for Women
January 14, 2008
Sutherland Recognized as BTI's Client Service A-Team 2008, and Partner Annette L. Tripp Recognized in BTI's Client Service All-Star Team
January 10, 2008
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan Elects Eight New Partners
January 3, 2008
"SAB's Pro Bono Chief Retires"
Partner Charlie Lester is featured for his success as leader of Sutherland's pro bono program. Litigation Partner, Judy O'Brien, will succeed him as pro bono partner.
12/17/2007 Daily Report
"Best Lawyers"
Tax Partners Herb Beller and Lloyd Leva Plaine are mentioned as best lawyers in corporate tax matters by the Washingtonian magazine.
12/14/2007 The Washingtonian
Georgia Trend Recognizes 32 Sutherland Attorneys as “Georgia’s Legal Elite”
December 11, 2007
"Vick Speaks to Press After Pleading Guilty"
Litigation Partner Billy Martin comments on the charges his client, Michael Vick, faces for illegal dog fighting.
12/11/2007 MSNBC
"Football Future Cloudy for Post-Prison Vick"
Litigation Partner Billy Martin comments on the future football career of his client, Michael Vick.
12/10/2007 USA Today
Seven Sutherland Attorneys Chosen By Peers to Receive Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings
12/10/2007
"D.C. Lawyers Group Holds Holiday Clothing Drive for Homeless"
Carol Weiser, tax partner and president of the organization Gifts for the Homeless, comments on the annual holiday clothing drive.
12/7/2007 American Bar Association
"Critics Say New Maryland Reporting Requirements Onerous, Unnecessary"
Tax Associate Michele Borens comments on filing periods of Maryland's new reporting requirements for affiliated groups and publicity traded companies by the Maryland General Assembly.
12/7/2007 BNA
"Deal Watch: Lawyers Play Big Role in Launch of Stats"
Corporate Partner Mark Kaufman represents Cagle family in legal battle.
12/6/2007 Daily Report
"Kranz to Join Sutherland Asbill & Brennan"
Steve Kranz joins Sutherland as Tax Counsel.
12/5/2007 Daily Report for Executives
"Big Guns"
Partner Billy Martin is ranked fourth by the Washingtonian magazine as one of Washington's top lawyers....more
December 2007 Reprinted with permission, Washingtonian magazine
Sutherland's Charles T. Lester Jr. Honored as Gate City Bar Association Hall of Fame Inductee
11/30/2007
"Sweep Exam of Life Settlements"
Litigation Partner Brian Rubin authors Legal Alert regarding FINRA sweep exam concerning life settlement transactions and life insurance.
11/29/2007 Compliance E-News
"In the Trenches"
Frank LoMonte, corporate associate, named as new executive director of the Student Press Law Center in Washington.
11/28/2007 Daily Report
"Alternative Energy Gains Momentum in Texas"
Energy and Environmental Partner Mark Herlach comments on the perfect storm of nuclear energy and nuclear energy technology.
11/28/2007 Power Online
Suit About Music CDs Considers First Sale Doctrine
November 19, 2007 Reprinted with permission Intellectual Property Law360, http://www.law360.com//
"Power Player of the Week"
Partner Billy Martin is featured on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace as the "Power Player of the Week."...more
November 18, 2007 Shown with permission, FNC (Fox News Channel)
Sutherland Appoints Valerie A. Jackson to Serve as Director of Diversity to Expand Firm's Diversity Initiatives
November 9, 2007
Sutherland's Tax Attorneys Represent Altria Group, Inc. in Agreement to Acquire John Middleton, Inc. for $2.9 Billion
November 1, 2007
Sutherland Represents Main Street Capital Corporation in $60 Million IPO
October 30, 2007
"BP Settles Charges, Submits to Watchdogs"
Energy and Environmental Partner Peter Rodgers comments on the implications of BP PLC's federal settlements in connection with a fatal accident in Texas, an oil spill in Alaska and oil trading and price manipulation cases.
10/26/2007 The Wall Street Journal
"FINRA, SEC Loosen Up on Enforcement"
Litigation Partners Deborah Heilizer and Brian Rubin are recognized for their study on NASD and NYSE disciplinary proceedings over the last two years.
10/23/2007 Compliance Week
"Don't Settle with Regulators – Litigate, Says Sutherland ET AL."
Litigation Partner Brian Rubin comments on the results of a study he and litigation partner Christian Cannon conducted, showing that it may pay to fight rather than settle with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's (FINRA) enforcement division.
10/19/2007 Registered Rep
"Larry Craig Appeals Decision On Guilty Plea"
Litigation Partner and head of the White Collar criminal defense practice, Billy Martin, comments on his client, Senator Larry Craig's, right to appeal.
10/15/2007 NationalJournal.com/The Gate
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP Adds 27 Associates in Fall Class
10/1/2007
Sutherland Study Finds That It Sometimes Pays to Litigate Against FINRA (formerly NASD)
9/27/2007
Tom Stilwell Joins Sutherland's Expanding Litigation Team in Houston
9/27/2007
Sutherland's Thomas R. Bundy, III Named Top "Young Gun" Lawyer by Washington Business Journal
9/27/2007 Washington Business Journal
Sutherland Attorneys Chosen By Clients and Peers as America’s Best Lawyers
September 20, 2007
"Sutherland's Thomas R. Bundy, III Named Top "Young Gun" Lawyer by Washington Business Journal"
9/14/2007
Sutherland's Houston Growth Continues With Addition of Steven L. Roberts
9/10/2007
Sutherland Serves as Exclusive Corporate Sponsor of the High Museum of Art's Immortal Inspirations Gala
9/4/2007
"Craig Hires Lawyer Involved in Vick's Dog Fighting Case"
Billy Martin, partner in the litigation group and head of the white collar criminal defense practice group, is noted for being retained by Idaho Senator Larry Craig in his upcoming case.
9/3/2007 Associated Press
"Newly Minted Lawyer Ready for Loft Living"
Real Estate Associate Anna Scruggs is featured for her Atlanta loft living lifestyle.
9/2/2007 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"You Can Take Them with You"
Litigation Partner Peter Anderson is mentioned for defending independent firms currently under investigation for alleged violation of SEC Regulation S-P.
9/1/2007 Registered Rep
"One Eve of Contentious Election, FINRA Under Attack"
Litigation counsel Alan Wolper is quoted for his representation of Spartan owner Micha Eldred, involving allegations related to anti-money laundering and the overall FINRA settlement.
9/1/2007 Registered Rep
"Vick Latest Jock in a Jam to Call DC's Billy Martin"
Litigation Partner Billy Martin is featured regarding his celebrity clientele and his representation of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick.
9/1/2007 The Washingtonian
"Super Lawyers"
Partner Billy Martin is profiled in EBONY magazine as one of the country's "Super Lawyers."...more
9/1/2007 Reprinted with permission, EBONY magazine
"Lawyer Joins Local Firm"
Rachel Giesber Clingman is noted for recently joining the litigation practice group and serving as co-partner-in-charge of the Houston office.
8/30/2007 The Houston Chronicle
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP Announces Management Team Changes
8/29/2007
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of Guantanamo Bay Detainees, Outlines Israel’s Detention Practices
August 27, 2007
"FINRA Targeting Early IRA Withdrawals"
Litigation Partner Brian Rubin cautions representatives to avoid making any statements regarding early withdrawals from IRA accounts and also urges financial firms to examine potential advice given to retirees.
8/24/2007 Financial Advisor
"Deal Watch"
Corporate Partner Wade Stribling is noted for advising Campbell B. Lanier III in the recapitalization of telecom provider ITC^Delta Com Inc.
8/23/2007 Daily Report
"FINRA Critics Hit With Charges"
Brian Rubin, litigation partner, comments in favor of the FINRA and offers his opinion of its action to excuse a firm for making public statements.
8/23/2007 Compliance Watch
Sutherland Lands Top Litigator Rachel Giesber Clingman for Growing Houston Office
August 14, 2007
Sutherland Adds Dr. David E. Wigley to Intellectual Property Practice
8/1/2007
ING Corporate General Counsel B. Scott Burton Joins Sutherland Asbill & Brennan
8/1/2007
"Agree to 'Landlord Leasing Covenant' to Keep Center Free of Exclusives"
Real Estate Partner Rob Plowden comments on the new concept of a landlord leasing covenant....more
8/1/2007
Sutherland Represents Bear Stearns, Banc of America Securities, UBS Investment and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey in $300 Million IPO
7/30/2007
Sutherland Represents Hercules Technology in $124.2 Million Public Offering
7/27/2007
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan's Jeff Bialos Available to Comment on Newly Passed Foreign Investment and National Security Act of 2007
7/27/2007
Sutherland Represents J.P. Morgan, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC in $160 Million IPO
7/27/2007
Sutherland Represents Cumulus Media Inc. Special Committee
7/26/2007
Sutherland Represents Technology Investment Capital Corporation
7/26/2007
"Houston Attorney Scans for Scam Letters"
Alan Harris, partner in the corporate group, discusses the prevalence of email scams in the banking industry.
7/16/2007 City Beat
Sutherland Tops Chambers USA 2007 Rankings
July 10, 2007
Sutherland Closes $1.3 Billion Bond Offering for Great River Energy
7/9/2007
"Lawyers See More Suits with Dually Registered Reps, Clients May Not Be Clear about What to Expect from Such Professionals"
Litigation Partner Terry Weiss comments on the possible confusion clients may experience with dual broker-advisor registration.
7/9/2007 Investment News
Sutherland Represents Kiawah Resort Associates in Major St. Kitts Resort Joint Venture and Land Acquisition
7/6/2007
Sutherland Represents Morgan Stanley in Joint Ventures Totaling $2 Billion
7/2/2007
"Protect Yourself"
Litigation Partner Terry Weiss, arbitrator for the NYSE, NASD and National Futures Association, comments on the fairness of arbitration.
7/1/2007 Investment Advisor Magazine
"U.S. Supreme Court Throws Out School Integration Programs"
Litigation Partner Rocco Testani comments on a landmark decision from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding public school admission programs that factor in race when assigning students to schools.
6/29/2007 Atlanta Journal Constitution
"Local Lawyers Study Latest Race Ruling"
Rocco Testani, litigation partner in Atlanta, discusses how a ruling by the nation's highest court striking down race-based student admission programs could potentially affect Georgia schools.
6/29/2007 Daily Report
"Timber Talk"
Real Estate Associate Haley Sinclair was featured on the "Timber Talk" radio program regarding adverse protection. The discussion was based on Haley's article, "The Who, What, Why, Where and When of Adverse Protection," which originally appeared in Forest Landowner in 2006.
To listen to audio clip of the radio show, please click here.
6/26/2007 TimberLines
"BAE Systems' Takeover of Armor Advances"
Jeff Bialos, Partner in the corporate group and former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Industrial Affairs under former President Clinton, comments that the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is not an appropriate forum to investigate bribery allegations that arose in connection with BAE Systems Plc's proposed $4.1 billion acquisition of Armor Holdings.
6/22/2007 Reuters
"Sutherland Cuts Sweet Patent Deals for Coke"
Intellectual Property Partners Pete Pappas and Daniel Warren are noted for their representation as patent counsel to Coca-Cola Co. in its upcoming development of new low-calorie and zero-calorie beverage sweeteners.
6/21/2007 Daily Report
"NASD Pitches Electronic Communications Rule"
Litigation Partner and former NASD Deputy Chief Counsel, Brian Rubin, comments on the proposed NASD and NYSE rule that would provide fund firms' with guidance on using electronic communications for sales efforts.
6/19/2007 Ignites.com
"11th Circuit to Decide if Lawyer Can Sue Stock Market Over WorldCom Losses"
Litigation counsel and former Director of NASD's Atlanta Office, Alan Wolper, comments on suits against Nasdaq and NASD for WorldCom losses and 11th Circuit upholding the panel ruling.
6/18/2007 Daily Report
"People on the Move"
Counsel Nicole Ezer's selection to the national Social Security Administration Liaison Committee by the American Immigration Lawyers Association is highlighted.
6/15/2007 Houston Business Chronicle
"Top-Tier Talent Takes Advantage of Job Market"
Mark Wasserman, Sutherland's Managing Partner, comments on the firm's new outsourcing practice and the firm's lateral hiring to expand the Houston office and to service Energy industry clients.
6/15/2007 Atlanta Business Chronicle
"Sutherland Adds Diann L. Smith to Tax Group"
Diann Smith is noted for joining the State and Local Tax Group in Sutherland's New York office.
6/14/2007 Yahoo! Finance
"Study Shows Retail Investors Faring Poorly in Mandatory Securities Arbitration"
Litigation Partner Terry Weiss comments on the bias of an independent study showing that individual investors have been winning fewer cases since 1999 through the NASD/NYSE arbitration process.
6/14/2007 Securities Law Daily
Sutherland Receives Outstanding Achievement Award from Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs
6/14/2007
Sutherland Adds Diann L. Smith to Tax Group
6/14/2007
"NASD to Ditch Office Classifications; National Association of Securities Dealers"
Cliff Kirsch Partner in the Financial Services practice group in New York comments on the NASD's response to industry complaints about its decision to abandon a proposal to eliminate its rulebook definition of "office of supervisory jurisdiction."
6/11/2007 Compliance Reporter
"Does 'Principles Based Mean More Risk?"
Litigation Counsel Alan Wolper, a former NASD district director, comments on the benefits of principles-based regulation for the NASD and the NYSE.
6/4/2007 Investment News
Sutherland Attorneys Jacob Dweck, David L. Wochner and Michael W. Brooks Win Distinguished 2007 Burton Award for Legal Achievement
5/30/2007
"AT&T Wins Right to Change Race Car Logo"
Litigation Partners John Fleming and Rich Robbins comment on their representation of NASCAR in a lawsuit involving AT&T winning the right to replace the Cingular trademark on Jeff Burton's racing car.
5/30/2007 Daily Report
"Immigration Lawyer Will Serve Social Security Administration"
Nicole Ezer, immigration counsel in Houston, is noted for being selected to serve on the national Social Security Administration liaison committee of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
5/27/2007 Houston Business Chronicle
"Deal Watch: K&S, Womble Counsel Mid Size Bank Launch: Atlantic Capital Raises $125 Million in Start-Up Capital for De Novo Bank"
Don Wood, partner in the Corporate group in Houston, is mentioned for advising BankCap Partners during the formation of the Atlantic Capital bank.
5/24/2007 Daily Report
Sutherland Pro Bono Client People of Hope Prepares for Historic Groundbreaking
5/24/2007
"Market Overseer Needs a Name"
Litigation partner and former NASD deputy chief counsel, Brian Rubin, comments on the combination of the NASD and NYSE and the possible new name after the merger.
5/23/2007 The Wall Street Journal
"NASD Cases, Fines Dosedive"
Alan Wolper, litigation counsel, comments on the decline of NASD cases in 2006.
5/15/2007 Compliance Reporter Daily
"Fido Fine to Create Fund Marketing, As Headaches?"
Litigation Partner Brian Rubin agrees with sanctions that require disclosure above the normal disclosures that firms are required to have.
5/11/2007 Ignites.com
Sutherland Elects Two New Executive Committee Members
May 10, 2007
Sutherland Adds Eight Lawyers to Create Outsourcing/Systems Integration Practice Group
4/23/2007
Sutherland's Allegra J. Lawrence-Hardy Receives Award from GSU Black Law Students
4/18/2007
"Legal"
Kerry Verdi is noted as a new associate in the Litigation Practice Group at Sutherland.
4/16/2007 The Washington Post
Sutherland's M. Scott Holcomb Chosen for Truman National Security Leadership Program
4/13/2007
"Easing the Clash Between Privacy, Speed"
Litigation Partner Peter Anderson comments on client privacy issues by the SEC after a broker switches firms.
4/10/2007 Compliance Watch
"U-5 Decision May Have Impact Beyond New York"
Litigation Partner Terry Weiss and Associate Nathan Chapman are mentioned for their paper regarding the Form U-5 Issue, and the qualified immunity support toward the former broker, from 17 of 19 states.
4/9/2007 Compliance Watch
"School Board Reaffirms Support for Lawsuit Against State"
Sutherland is mentioned for its representation in a lawsuit concerning school board funding in the state of Georgia.
4/7/2007 Savannah Morning News
"TBA Hosts Successful 33rd Annual Legal Conference"
Partner Don Wood served as the corporate chairman for the TBA's 33rd Annual Legal Conference in Bastrop. Partners Paul Bishop and Gerald Higdon also spoke at the event.
4/4/2007 Texas Banking Weekly
"Into the Woods"
Corporate Partner Bill Bradley comments on the $5 billion timberland deal in which he represented a majority of the buyers.
4/1/2007 The American Lawyer
"Equities by U.S. Corporations, Excluding IPO's, 2006, Issuer's Counsel"
Sutherland is ranked 11th as Issuer's Counsel for the highest number of equities by U.S. corporations, excluding IPO's.
4/1/2007 The American Lawyer
"Self Regulation of Hedge Funds Endorsed"
Bibb Strench, partner in the Financial Services group, comments on the government's endorsement on regulating hedge funds.
4/1/2007 On Wall Street Magazine
"Defamation Decision Strips Brokers of Recourse"
Litigation Partner Terry Weiss, leader of firm's broker-dealer practice, applauds the Court of Appeals decision that financial services termination forms (U-5) should be immune from defamations claims.
3/30/2007 Employment Law 360
"Cingular's Final Lap"
Litigation Partner Rich Robbins is identified as counsel to NASCAR in its defense of a claim by AT&T involving NASCAR sponsorship.
3/28/2007 Fulton County Daily Report
"SEC Soon May File Its First Privacy Case"
Litigation Partner Peter Anderson comments on the possibility of the SEC filing into first privacy case against a broker dealer firm.
3/26/2007 Investment News
"Brokers Revealed Online"
Litigation Partner Terry Weiss comments on the issue of the NASD's BrokerCheck.
3/22/2007 San Francisco Chronicle
"In the Trenches: Helping Georgia's Juvenile Code Grow Up"
Sutherland is noted as one of ten law firms that will participate in an interview process in an effort to overhaul the Georgia Juvenile Code.
3/21/2007 Daily Report
"Funds Seek Kinder Policies With Merged SRO"
Litigation Partner Brian Rubin comments on the policies and regulations upon the merger of NASD and the New York Stock Exchange.
3/19/2007 Ignites.com
"People: IRS Selects New Members for Advisory Council"
Tax Partner Herb Beller is noted as one of 16 new appointees of the IRS advisory council.
3/19/2007 Accounting Today
"Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP, Portfolio Media"
Energy and Environmental Practice Group Leader Peter Rodgers is featured regarding Sutherland's efforts to inform clients on how to manage and prevent oil spills.
3/15/2007 Energy Law 360
"Alston & Bird Raises First-Year Pay Yet Again"
Sutherland is noted as one of the law firms to raise starting pay for patent attorneys.
3/14/2007 Daily Report
"Capital-Hungry Tex. Bank Hires Investment Banker"
Corporate Partner Don Wood comments on an investment banker move into a leadership position in a community bank.
3/14/2007 American Banker
"Charter Day Honorees"
Litigation Partner Billy Martin is profiled for his legal experience and background in The Hilltop the Howard University student newspaper.
3/9/2007 The Hilltop, Howard University
"Sutherland Signs Criminal Defense Attorney Billy Martin"
The arrival of prominent white collar criminal defense attorney Billy Martin is highlighted.
3/9/2007 Washington Business Journal
"Sutherland DC Office Lands 'Defense Attorney to the Stars'"
Billy Martin, the new head of the white collar criminal defense practice, is featured regarding his arrival and his celebrity clientele.
3/8/2007 Law Firm Weekly
Sutherland Wins Decision for Medrad, Inc. at Federal Circuit
3/8/2007
10 Sutherland Partners Named 2007 Washington DC Super Lawyers
March 7, 2007 Washington DC Super Lawyers
"Formulary Apportionment in a Service Economy: After 50 Years, Is UDITPA in Need of an Overhaul?"
Sutherland tax Partners Jeffrey Friedman and Kendall Houghton discuss the 50 year old statute concerning tax allocation and apportion.
3/7/2007 The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc.
"In the Trenches"
Allegra Lawrence-Hardy is recognized as the recipient of the A.T. Walden Outstanding Lawyer Award during a Black History Month program.
3/7/2007 Fulton County Daily Report
"In the Trenches"
Litigation Associate Scott Holcomb is mentioned regarding his selection as part of the Washington–based, Truman National Security Project, an organization promoting a progressive approach to overall national security.
3/7/2007 Fulton County Daily Report
42 Sutherland Partners Named 2007 Georgia Super Lawyers
March 5, 2007
"Democrats' Revenue Plans Might Mean Turning Taxman Into 'Beast'"
Sutherland's tax consultant and former IRS civil-service official, Mike Murphy, discusses the Democrat's approach to the tax gap.
3/5/2007 Bloomberg News
"Patent Lawsuits May Get Faster Court Rulings"
Intellectual Property Partner Ann Fort comments in favor of the plan for federal judges to specialize in patent disputes.
3/5/2007 Atlanta Business Chronicle
"Broker Case Looms"
Litigation Partner Terry Weiss comments on the precedent of a broker case in the New York Court of Appeals involving a suit between a brokerage firm and a former employee's termination.
3/4/2007 Investment News
"Chad E. Mills Joins Sutherland's Expanding Houston Office"
Chad Mills is highlighted as a new partner in Sutherland's Energy and Environmental Practice Group in Houston.
3/1/2007 Houston Business Chronicle
"NASD-NYSE Merger Bodes Well for Brokers"
Former Deputy Chief Counsel of Enforcement at the NASD, Brian Rubin, a partner with the Litigation group, discusses his predictions upon the merge between the NASD and the New York Stock Exchange.
3/1/2007 On Wall Street Magazine
Sutherland's Allegra J. Lawrence-Hardy Honored With Gate City Bar Foundation Award
3/1/2007
"Gals at Guantanamo"
Litigation Partner Kristin Wilhelm comments on her daily activities while visiting clients detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
3/1/2007 Pink Magazine
Sutherland Partner Herb Beller Appointed to IRSAC
2/28/2007
"Sutherland Bumps Up Associate Pay"
Sutherland Managing Partner Mark Wasserman discusses the pay increase for first-year associates at the firm.
2/28/2007 Fulton County Daily Report
"Sutherland Asbill Sports Some Famously Named Lawyers"
Sutherland partners Billy Martin, Dan Marino and Bill Bradley are noted for their famous sports names.
2/28/2007 The Wall Street Journal Online
"Sutherland Asbill Taps Blank Rome Litigator for White-Collar Defense Practice"
Litigation Partner Billy Martin is featured as the head of Sutherland's white collar criminal defense practice.
2/28/2007 Daily Report
"Law Blog Q&A: Sutherland Asbill's Billy Martin"
Sutherland's new addition to the white collar criminal defense practice, Billy Martin, is featured discussing his decision to join the firm.
2/27/2007 The Wall Street Journal Online
"Selling Himself: Blank Rome Litigator Heads to Sutherland Asbill"
White collar litigator, Billy Martin, comments on his recent move as to Sutherland.
2/26/2007 Legal Times
Sutherland Brings On Prominent Criminal Defense Attorney Billy Martin
February 26, 2007
"The Journey to New Partner"
Real Estate Partner John Benson is featured discussing how his real estate finance niche practice put him on track to become partner.
2/22/2007 Fulton County Daily Report
Sutherland Adds Prominent Insurance and Financial Services Litigator Phillip E. Stano
2/22/2007
Sutherland Lawyers Close Atlanta Business Chronicle's "2006 Deal of the Year"
2/19/2007
"People in Business"
Chad Mills is noted as a new partner in the Energy and Environmental group at Sutherland.
2/17/2007 Houston Business Chronicle
"Exam Prep Slows to Jog for NASD Members"
Partner Brian Rubin discusses the advice given to NASD on regulatory matters from NASD member firms.
2/15/2007 Compliance Watch
"Ex-Bank of Anderson Leader Wins Arbitration"
Litigation Partner Rich Robbins comments on the ruling in favor of former Bank of Anderson President and Chief Executive Officer David King.
2/15/2007 Anderson Independent Mail
"IRS Selects 16 New Members for IRC Council"
Partner Herb Beller is mentioned as one of the appointed members to the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC).
2/14/2007 Media-Newswire.com
"Sutherland Adds Prominent Insurance and Financial Services Litigator Phillip E. Stano"
The arrival of Phil Stano, a partner in the Litigation Practice Group, is mentioned.
2/13/2007 Insurance News Net
"Tax Break Plan May Violate Constitution"
Tax Counsel and law professor at The University of Georgia, Wally Hellerstein, discusses his thoughts on potential lawsuits stemming from the Save Our Homes property tax break.
2/12/2007 South Florida Business Journal
"The Dominoes Fall: Three More Law Firms Up Associate Pay"
Managing Partner Mark Wasserman comments on the possibility of increasing first-year associate pay in each of the firm's six offices.
2/7/2007 Fulton County Daily Report
"Movers & Shakers"
New Energy and Environmental Partner Chad Mills is mentioned.
2/6/2007 The Deal
Sutherland Represents Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. in $88.9 Million Public Offering
2/2/2007
"In-House Counsel Combat the Erosion of Privilege by Forging New Policies"
Partner Neil Lang comments on the restoration of attorney-client privileged documents.
2/1/2007 Inside Counsel
"The First One Falls: After Salary Raises Crisscross the Country, Troutman Sanders is the First Atlanta-based Firm to Raise First-Year Pay"
Managing Partner Mark Wasserman discusses first-year associate pay increases.
2/1/2007 Fulton County Daily Report
Sutherland Represents J.P. Morgan, Citigroup, Banc of America and Bear, Stearns & Co. in $400 Million Public Offering
2/1/2007
"In the Trenches"
Sutherland has elected six new partners in the Atlanta office: John Benson, Tom Cullinan, Kevin King, CarlaWong McMillian, Kristin Wilhelm and David Zimmerman, and promoted Tom Douglass to counsel.
1/31/2007 Daily Report
Chad E. Mills Joins Sutherland's Expanding Houston Office
1/31/2007
"After Merger Vote, All Eyes Focusing on Schapiro; Reg Chief Has Promises to Keep in Wake of Hard-Fought Battle"
Litigation Counsel and former NASD district director Alan Wolper comments on the NASD merger.
1/29/2007 Investment News
"Sutherland Program Prepares Minorities for Law School"
Partner and Diversity Committee Chair, Allegra Lawrence-Hardy, comments on the success of the Sutherland Scholars Pre-Law Program at HowardUniversity.
1/29/2007 The Hilltop, Howard University
"MidSouth of La. Planning Houston Branching Surge"
Partner Don Wood comments on the location of the MidSouth Bancorp branch in Houston, Texas.
1/25/2007 American Banker
"Can the Jury Sort It All Out?"
Partner Blair Jacobs comments on jurors ability to understand and decide patent-infringed cases.
1/24/2007 The San Diego Union-Tribune
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan Elects Eight New Partners and Promotes Eight New Counsel
1/23/2007
"Legal Dealmakers"
The sale of Westinghouse Electric to Toshiba Corporation is featured as a record financial deal in 2006. Several other significant Sutherland transactions are also included in this special section. Legal Dealmakers chosen from the firm are William Bradley, Peter Dean, Knox Dobbins, Eric Fenichel, Victor Haley, Mark Herlach, Tom Herman, Ed Kallal, Jim McGibbon, Danny McKeithen and Marc Rawls....more
1/19/2007 Atlanta Business Chronicle
"NYSE-NASD Merger Could Help Annuity Firms"
Partner Cliff Kirsch discusses how the merger of the NASD with the regulatory arm of the New York Stock Exchange could benefit annuity firms.
1/19/2007 Ignites.com
"State Preps for Dust Up Over Rural Districts"
Partners Rocco Testani and Al Lindseth are defending the state of Georgia in education finance suits.
1/19/2007 Daily Report
"Firms: Detainee Work OK With Clients"
Managing Partner Mark Wasserman discusses Sutherland's long history of providing pro bono legal assistance and highlights the firm's representation of Guantanamo Bay detainees.
1/18/2007 Daily Report
"Class-Action Decline in '06 May Not Be A Trend"
Partner Neil Lang notes that the upward trend of the stock market could be a contributing factor in the decline in securities class-action filings.
1/12/2007 The National Law Journal
"People in the News: Intellectual Property Lawyers Join Firm"
The addition of 11 new attorneys to Intellectual Property group at Sutherland in 2006 is mentioned.
1/11/2007 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"Specter Re-ups Thompson Memo Battle"
Partner and former assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jennifer Moore, says attorney client privilege should be maintained to foster verbal communication between employees and corporate counsel.
1/10/2007 CFO.com
"Former Columbia Honchos Beat Market-Timing Rap"
Partner Brian Rubin comments on the outcome of SEC market-timing litigation against former Columbia Funds executives.
1/5/2007 Ignites.com
"Asylum Group is Expanding To Tackle Growing Need"
Partner Charlie Lester highlights the benefits of handling pro bono asylum work and notes the need for more volunteer litigators.
1/3/2007 The Atlanta Bar
"2007 Dealmakers Forecast"
Corporate Partner Cynthia Krus is featured discussing industry predictions for the coming year.
1/2/2007 Financier Worldwide
"Georgia Program Ignites Gas Spat"
Associate Frank LoMonte discusses customer competition between SCANA Energy and the Public Service Commission.
1/2/2007 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"A Cloudy Forecast"
Partner Mark Herlach discusses the future of nuclear energy industry.
1/1/2007 Public Utilities Fortnightly
"Rule Allowing Judges To Fine Lawyers Nixed"
Associate Brian Burgoon, board member of the Florida Bar Board of Governors and chair of the Rules Committee, supports the withdrawal of the proposed rule which would have allowed judges to fine lawyers for courtroom misbehavior.
1/1/2007 Florida Bar News
"NASD Cracks Down on Gifts"
Partner Susan Krawczyk comments on NASD gifting policies.
1/1/2007 Prism Business Media
"401(k) Plans Face More Lawsuits, Regulation in 2007"
Partner Steve Roth expects future proposals from the SEC for disclosure reform and regulation.
12/29/2006 Finance Law 360
"Smaller Brokers Resist Union: Securities: Wall Street: Accuse Regulators of Trying To Steer Votes"
Litigation Counsel Alan Wolper notes that some brokerage firms may be distrustful of the NASD.
12/23/2006 Financial Post
"WSJ: Smartmatic to Shed U.S. Unit, End Probe into Venezuelan Links"
Partner Jeff Bialos, attorney for Smartmatic and Sequoia, comments on the proposed sale of its U.S. subsidiary.
Aerospace, Defense & Homeland Security
12/22/2006 Wall Street Journal
"Stewart Title Role as Co-Insurer Was Unsung Factor in Success of Record-Making 4.2 Million-Acre Timber Deal"
Partner Victory Haley comments on the International Paper sale of 4.2 million acres of timberland to a five-party investor group.
12/6/2006 Business Wire