The Firm enhances its Data Privacy and Protection and State Attorneys General Practices with the addition of Matthew F. Fitzsimmons

We are excited to announce that we have enhanced our Data Privacy and Protection Practice with the addition of Matthew F. Fitzsimmons, Matthew F. Fitzsimmons, former U.S. Privacy Officer and Lead Cybersecurity Counsel at Cigna Corporation, has joined the firm as a partner.  Matt brings his considerable law enforcement and in-house corporate experience to the firm’s national Data Privacy […]

Pseudonyms in Historic Child Sexual Abuse

The Use of Suppression Orders and Pseudonyms in Historic Child Sexual Abuse Cases A common barrier to seeking compensation for people who have suffered sexual abuse as a child in institutional settings is a sense of fear. Additionally embarrassment or shame occur at the prospect of being identified as a victim/survivor of child sexual abuse. […]

Ross KoffelPrincipal, Koffels Solicitors & Barristers

South Australian School Teacher Jailed

Former South Australian School Teacher Jailed for Abusing Students Stephen John Hamra, a former primary school teacher at St Ignatius College and Christian Brothers College in South Australia has been found guilty of persistent sexual exploitation of a child and maintaining an unlawful sexual relationship with a child between 1977 and 1982. He was sentenced […]

Ross KoffelPrincipal, Koffels Solicitors & Barristers

Cannizzo, Ortíz y Asociados, S.C. joins IR as the exclusive Construction Law and Real Estate Member in Mexico

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Carlo Cannizzo of Cannizzo, Ortíz y Asociados, S.C.. Carlo has joined IR as our exclusive Construction Law and Real Estate Member in Mexico. Carlo Cannizzo focuses his practice in real estate, infrastructure and construction, corporate, finance and M&A transactions. It has more than […]

Carlo CannizzoPartner, Cannizzo, Ortíz y Asociados, S.C.

Gorman & Associates, .P.A joins IR as the exclusive Real Estate Member in US – North & South Carolina

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, […]

Thomas J. GormanShareholder, Gorman & Associates, P.A.

Opportunity Zone UPDATE 4.18.2019

The second Treasury guidance regulations are out and they address questions regarding, among others: The definition of “substantially all” as it relates to Qualified Opportunity Zone Business and Qualified Opportunity Zone Property, Transactions that may trigger the inclusion of gain that a taxpayer has elected to defer under the Opportunity Zone program, The timing and […]

Michael E. LefkowitzManaging Member, Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.

Blanchard, Krasner & French’s endowment used for granting scholarships to law students at the University of San Diego School of Law

A few years ago, Blanchard, Krasner & French established an endowment used for granting scholarships to law students at the University of San Diego School of Law. Attorneys from Blanchard, Krasner & French have made and continue to make contributions to the endowment to allow for larger scholarships to students. The endowment is intended to be […]

Edward SchlesierPartner, Blanchard, Krasner & French

Blanchard, Krasner & French’s endowment used for granting scholarships to law students at the University of San Diego School of Law

A few years ago, Blanchard, Krasner & French established an endowment used for granting scholarships to law students at the University of San Diego School of Law. Attorneys from Blanchard, Krasner & French have made and continue to make contributions to the endowment to allow for larger scholarships to students. The endowment is intended to be […]

Mark KrasnerCo-Founder, Blanchard, Krasner & French

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A few years ago, Blanchard, Krasner & French established an endowment used for granting scholarships to law students at the University of San Diego School of Law. Attorneys from Blanchard, Krasner & French have made and continue to make contributions to the endowment to allow for larger scholarships to students. The endowment is intended to be […]

Robert W. BlanchardCo-Founder, Blanchard, Krasner & French

Australian Corporate Governance: What investors need to be aware of and what applies to them

The Australian Government welcomes productive foreign direct investment, but a good understanding of the Australian corporate governance rules is the key to success when investing in Australia. Main legislation and regulatory sources The Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Act) is the principal legislation regulating companies in Australia, while the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) […]

Ross KoffelPrincipal, Koffels Solicitors & Barristers

New People of the Land: Purchasing residential and rural property in New Zealand

New Zealand, known to the indigenous Maori as Aotearoa or ‘The Land of the Long White Cloud’, is often noted as one of the most beautiful countries on Earth. New Zealand has also been praised internationally – including by the World Bank and Forbes – for being a country that is great to do business […]

Mark CopelandPartner, Mark Copeland Lawyers