Essex Richards is responding to the rapidly changing impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic by taking steps to ensure that our firm will continue to provide the timely and quality legal services and advice our clients need and deserve. We take seriously this community’s commitment – and our firm’s responsibility — to fight the spread […]
This article is taken from the Charlotte Business Journal, dated 7th November 2019. As a law student at Duke University, Tom Gorman aspired to large law firm litigation. But long waits in courtrooms between hearings — and last-minute settlements without opportunities to present cases to judges and juries — led him to transactional law instead. […]
Thomas J. Gorman has received a fantastic review from fellow IR member Bruce Loren who referred one of his clients to Thomas’s firm to handle two real estate transactions. The client said ‘Tom and his team with phenomenal throughout the entire process. The same way I have the utmost respect and belief in your firm, […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Thomas J. Gorman of Gorman & Associates. Thomas has joined IR as our exclusive Real Estate Member in US – North & South Carolina. In the Commercial Real Estate area, we can help you with everything from basic lease reviews for commercial tenants, […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Charles W. Calkins of Kilpatrick Townsend. Charles has joined IR as our exclusive IP – Patents Member in North Carolina. Kilpatrick Townsend help leaders create, expand, and protect the value of their companies and most prized assets by bringing an equal […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce John T. Daniel of Essex Richards, P.A. John has joined IR as our exclusive Commercial Litigation Member in North Carolina. “We dedicate ourselves to helping our clients and our community. It’s that simple. Essex Richards offers a 40-year history of serving […]
SNEED PLLC is proud to announce that it has been ranked in the 2018 “Best Law Firms” list by the U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers® in the following areas: Tier 1: Charlotte, Trademark Law and Intellectual Property Litigation Tier 3: United States, Trademark Law To read more about the firm’s rankings, as […]
SNEED PLLC is pleased to have successfully argued an appeal at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the USPTO’s refusal to register one of its client’s design mark applications. Check out the decision here. Thanks to John Welch for summarizing the reversal in a write-up on The TTABlog® last week!
We all know about counterfeit purses, sunglasses and apparel, but have you considered the danger of consuming counterfeit alcohol? With concerns over counterfeit alcohol on the rise, scientists have developed a new way to detect fake booze:https://phys.org/news/2017-09-scientists-counterfeit-booze-detecting-device.html. The next time you are not sure about the authentic cocktail at the poolside bar in Cancun, ask […]
SNEED PLLC is proud to announce that Jason Sneed, the firm’s founding and managing attorney, has been selected for inclusion in the 24th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for demonstrating professional excellence in the practice of Trademark Law and Intellectual Property Litigation. Since 2013, Mr. Sneed consistently has been recognized in The Best […]
By Patrick D. Lawler and Susan Milner Parrott Last week, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) withdrew two Wage and Hour Administrator’s Interpretations, one on classification of workers as independent contractors and the other on joint employment. The Interpretations, both issued during the Obama administration, addressed the misclassification of employees as independent contractors and […]
By Patrick D. Lawler and Susan Milner Parrott Last week, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) withdrew two Wage and Hour Administrator’s Interpretations, one on classification of workers as independent contractors and the other on joint employment. The Interpretations, both issued during the Obama administration, addressed the misclassification of employees as independent contractors and […]