Business Law
Oxnard, California – Schneiders & Associates, LLP is proud to announce the promotion of attorneys Jessica L. Villar and Nicole M. Threlkel to Partner. This milestone reflects their exceptional dedication to the firm and their outstanding contributions in the areas of business, corporate, and real estate law. Jessica L. Villar focuses her practice on nonprofit law, estate planning,…
Continue reading<div class=”OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48107359 BCX8″><p class=”Paragraph SCXW48107359 BCX8″>The Senate confirmed Paul Dabbar as the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce in 56-40 vote. </p></div><div class=”OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48107359 BCX8″><p class=”Paragraph SCXW48107359 BCX8″>In this role, he will serve as the Department’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), overseeing its day-to-day management, a $11.4 billion annual budget, 12 operating…
Continue readingAndover, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts School of Law at Andover (MSLAW) invites prospective students to an Open House on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Designed for those considering a legal career, the event offers a close-up look at MSLAW’s campus, community, and academic offerings. Early registration is encouraged, as spots are limited. MSLAW…
Continue readingWashington, District of Columbia – Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz (AWKO) announced a landmark legal victory on behalf of American victims and families affected by Iranian-sponsored terrorist attacks in Iraq. On May 30, 2025, the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. awarded more than $573 million in damages to plaintiffs injured or killed by Iranian-funded…
Continue readingCharlotte, North Carolina – The IRS’s Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP), a cornerstone of the U.S. tax system designed to encourage taxpayers to self-report issues, resolve tax obligations, and avoid criminal prosecution, faces an existential threat due to the misguided prosecution of Richard Brasser in United States v. Richard Brasser and Gregory Gentner (3:23-CR-6-MOC). This case,…
Continue readingOakland, California – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is at the center of a legal battle following allegations of retaliation and wrongful termination by a former employee. The lawsuit, filed by attorney Jason Erlich of Erlich Law Firm for Mr. Robert Coleman, a California resident and a former Sub-Foreman at PG&E, accuses the utility…
Continue readingFort Lauderdale, Florida – Miles Mediation & Arbitration (Miles), the largest alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provider in the Southeast, has acquired Approved Dispute Resolution, LLC, an ADR firm based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Lori Adelson, founder of Approved Dispute Resolution, will also be joining Miles, strengthening its employment and complex disputes practice. With a distinguished…
Continue reading<p>Today, the Department of Commerce announced that Micron Technology, Inc., the leading American semiconductor memory company, plans to invest $200 billion in semiconductor manufacturing and R&D to dramatically expand American memory chip production. This announcement is part of the Trump Administration’s push to restore America’s manufacturing strength, advance America’s role as a technology leader, and put American workers first.</p><p>Micron…
Continue readingStratford, Connecticut – Mitchell & Sheahan, P.C., a leading boutique employment law firm serving Connecticut and New York, announces its rebranding to Mitchell, Sheahan & Slippen, P.C. This change reflects the promotion of attorneys Jessica A. Slippen and Reese Mitchell to named principals, recognizing their significant contributions to the firm’s growth and client success. Founded…
Continue readingHouston, Texas – Federal employees facing workplace challenges due to disabilities now have a powerful new resource. A compelling new podcast episode features Doug Massey, President of AFGE Local 17 at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in conversation with Pines Federal Employment Attorneys’ Eric Pines, a nationally recognized federal employment attorney and union counsel. Together,…
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