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August 2016 Ed Christian Featured In Birmingham Business Journal M&A Table Of Experts In a “Table of Experts” series published on July 15, 2016 by the Birmingham Business Journal, Ed Christian provides his insight into a series of questions related to mergers and acquisitions. Joshua Ehrenfeld Featured In Accounting Today On Global Commerce Consideration In an article published on July 1, 2016 by Accounting Today, Joshua Ehrenfeld discusses how businesses need to consider jurisdiction before taking a company international. “Every business model is different, and every jurisdiction is different.” When a company comes to us and is getting ready to dip into international waters, and wants to know what the project might entail, we need to understand where they’re doing business and what the project is.” Ehrenfeld points out that many foreign issues are countrydependent, and companies must take a strategic approach to understanding tax rates and regulatory issues. OCR Issues Guidance On Ransomware On July 11, 2016, The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights ("OCR") issued new guidance regarding malicious cyberattacks generally and ransomware specifically (the "Guidance"). According to the Guidance, a U.S. Government interagency report
Making Headlines Initial Public Offerings Expected to Pick Up in Fall (Source: CNBC, 2016-08-17) Few Small Businesses Taking Advantage of New Capital Rules (Source: Seattle Times, 2016-07-06) House Votes to Stop SEC from Proposing Universal Ballot Rule (Source: CFO.com, 2016-07-08) Bankers Expect Mergers and Acquisitions to Pick Up Post-Labor Day (Source: Reuters, 2016-08-19) 'Index of Startup Activity' Reports Rise for Second Consecutive Year (Source: Entrepreneur.com, 2016-08-25)
Burr Client Recognized Among Workforce’s 2016 Game Changers Burr & Forman announces that Brooke Dolbare, a compensation analyst with AM/NS Calvert LLC, has been honored as one of 2016’s Top 25 Game Changers by Workforce Magazine. The award recognizes emerging leaders in human resources who are making a difference in the workforce management sector. She is profiled in the August 2016 issue and online. At AM/NS Calvert, Dolbare analyzes, implements and improves company compensation practices as a compensation analyst. She manages the day-to-day compensation programs, collaborates with the Human Resources Information System ("HRIS") and payroll to ensure accurate processing of merit increase and incentive program payments, and manages the activities of the visa and immigration needs of expatriates and employees. Dolbare recently assisted AM/NS Calvert in creating a new compensation system that would help the company retain top engineers and other professionals in order to stay competitive in the market. As a result of these efforts, the organization recently rolled out a modern compensation structure that ensures it will offer its 600-plus salaried employees competitive salaries based on performance metrics. Read more about the recognition here. David Dowd Named Chairman Of The Business Law Section Of The Alabama State Bar Birmingham Partner David D. Dowd III was named Chairman of the Business Law Section of the Alabama State Bar. His term will run from July 2016 until the Alabama State Bar Annual Meeting in July 2017. Dowd is also a member of the American Bar Association and served on the Birmingham Bar Association Executive Committee from 2007-2010.
indicates that, on average, there have been 4,000 daily ransomware attacks since early 2016. This represents a 300% increase over the 1,000 daily ransomware attacks reported in 2015. OCR views the exponential growth in ransomware attacks as a significant problem for covered entities and business associates. As a result, OCR issued Guidance for covered entities and business associates to review and follow. We outline details in this Alert.
Dowd counsels clients in all phases of business and corporate law and regularly handles substantial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital and other equity financings. He has extensive experience in transactions in the manufacturing, distribution, solar energy, health care, and telecommunications industries, and involving distressed businesses. In addition, Dowd has wide-ranging experience with representing buyers and sellers of businesses in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. Introducing Burr & Forman's International Business Blog
Please contact any of our Health Care attorneys for additional information. Tom Potter Quoted In Corporate Counsel: The SEC's Hearing On InHouse Judges: Five Things To Watch In an article published on July 12, 2016 by Corporate Counsel, Tom Potter discussed the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission’s ("SEC") hearing on in-house judges. On July 13, 2016, the SEC adopted changes to the agency’s administrative proceedings amid criticism that the forum is biased in favor of federal regulators. Potter explained, “Wednesday’s hearing isn’t so much about approving these changes as it is a chance for the commission to address and defend its administrative forum.” August 2016 Health Care E-Note Read Burr's latest Health Care E-Note here, or subscribe to this newsletter. Burr Boosts Corporate & Tax Practice With Addition In Mobile Burr & Forman announces the addition of Chip Tait as counsel in the firm’s Corporate & Tax Group. Based in Mobile, Alabama, Tait advises businesses on a variety of transactional and operational
“Today’s global economy…” The phrase is used so often that it has almost lost its meaning. But those paying attention know that it rings true. Business is now global. “Well, okay, but what does that mean for me?” Good question. It means that you can no longer afford to keep both eyes glued to your own backyard. Whether you own a health care start-up in Tennessee, a financial services advisory firm in Florida, or a tier-two automotive supplier in Alabama or Georgia, your endmarket more and more likely sits outside the United States. As businesses and individuals move further and further away from the comfort of operating solely within their domestic enclave, many claim feeling overwhelmed and isolated. We get it. We created this Blog to remind you—businesses and individuals alike—that you are not alone. We share your concerns and have decades of combined experience addressing them. Explore Burr & Forman's International Business Blog 96 Burr & Forman Attorneys Named To 2017 Best Lawyers Listing Burr & Forman announces the inclusion of 96 of its attorneys among the Best Lawyers in America for 2017. One of the oldest and most distinguished legal directories, Best Lawyers conducts peer-review surveys to compile its annual list of top attorneys in a number of practice areas. The 2017 edition of the publication is available online at www.bestlawyers.com. Eight Burr attorneys have been selected as 2017 “Lawyers of the Year”: Ed Bowron – Product Liability Litigation – Defendants Paul Cavender – Product Liability Litigation – Defendants Kermit Kendrick – Railroad Law Gary London – Antitrust Law Jim McCarten – Litigation and Controversy – Tax
matters. Tait is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and insurance producer, experience that gives him a unique perspective in counseling clients. He advises businesses in their day-to-day legal, corporate, banking and finance, real estate and related matters. Kelli Fleming Named To The Birmingham Business Journal's "Rising Stars Of Health Care" List Kelli Fleming has been named to the Birmingham Business Journal’s Rising Stars of Health Care list for 2016. “The Rising Stars of Health Care” list recognizes up-andcoming leaders in Birmingham’s health care industry. Kelli was featured in the June 24 edition of the publication. The article is available to subscribers here.
Derek Meek – Litigation–Bankruptcy Gene Price – Venture Capital Law Scott Steady – Environmental Law See the full list of Burr & Forman attorneys named to the publication here. Latest Updates On Burr's Securities Litigation Blog Keep up with news, regulatory changes, legal opinions and practical tips involving all areas of securities regulation and litigation on Burr's blog. If you ever have a question about something on the blog or have a securities question, please contact any of Burr's Securities team members, and we will be happy to assist you. Here are the latest developments on our blog: SEC Continues Crackdown On Whistleblower Restrictions: Calls Qui Tam Waivers “Targeting” SEC Fines Company For Agreements Restricting Whistleblowers DC Circuit Upholds SEC ALJs in First Merits Opinion Recent Fed Action Presents Compliance Questions Burr & Forman's Website Gets New Look How we connect with our clients and communities is important to us. With the new Burr.com we are able to do that Even Better.
Burr Adds Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Group Associate Matthew Centeno has joined Burr & Forman as an associate in the firm's Tort Trial & Insurance Group. Centeno counsels clients in toxic tort, product liability and personal injury litigation. His practice focuses on defending manufacturing companies, primarily in complex “bet the company” cases and environmental litigation. Prior to joining Burr & Forman, Centeno practiced at a defense litigation firm focusing on complex environmental, construction, and architect and engineer litigation. Burr & Forman announces the launch of the firm’s redesigned website, www.burr.com, focused on providing clients with interactive resources, legal updates and easy-to-navigate firm information. In an effort to continually provide excellence in client service, Burr has revitalized and reorganized its website to effectively improve visitor and user experience. CONSUMER FINANCE LITIGATION ENVIRONMENTAL LAW MATTERS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS NON-COMPETE & TRADE SECRETS SECURITIES LITIGATION TCPA ADDENDUM TENNESSEE BUSINESS LITIGATION
The website focuses on providing visitors with legal news, articles, inhouse blogs and newsletters, but also on highlighting strong client relationships the firm has fostered across its footprint. Several of the firm’s clients and their testimonials are showcased on the site. The site has a responsive design that optimizes viewing on all devices, allowing visitors to seamlessly search for information. The new design and functionality helps the firm stay in line with technological advances in the industry.
Burr & Forman Corporate E-Note is a bi-monthly e-mail service provided by Burr & Forman LLP. The physical address for correspondence related to this newsletter is: 171 17th Street, NW, Suite 1100, Atlanta, GA 30363. (404) 815-3000. You are subscribed to this list as: Please note: This electronic newsletter is provided to clients and friends of Burr & Forman. The information described is general in nature, and may not apply to your specific situation. Legal advice should be sought before taking action based on the information discussed. Applicable State Bar or Attorney Regulations May Require This Be Labeled as "Advertising."
Making Headlines Initial Public Offerings Expected to Pick Up in Fall (Source: CNBC, 2016-08-17) Few Small Businesses Taking Advantage of New Capital Rules (Source: Seattle Times, 2016-07-06) House Votes to Stop SEC from Proposing Universal Ballot Rule (Source: CFO.com, 2016-07-08) Bankers Expect Mergers and Acquisitions to Pick Up Post-Labor Day (Source: Reuters, 2016-08-19) 'Index of Startup Activity' Reports Rise for Second Consecutive Year (Source: Entrepreneur.com, 2016-08-25)
Burr Client Recognized Among Workforce’s 2016 Game Changers Burr & Forman announces that Brooke Dolbare, a compensation analyst with AM/NS Calvert LLC, has been honored as one of 2016’s Top 25 Game Changers by Workforce Magazine. The award recognizes emerging leaders in human resources who are making a difference in the workforce management sector. She is profiled in the August 2016 issue and online. At AM/NS Calvert, Dolbare analyzes, implements and improves company compensation practices as a compensation analyst. She manages the day-to-day compensation programs, collaborates with the Human Resources Information System ("HRIS") and payroll to ensure accurate processing of merit increase and incentive program payments, and manages the activities of the visa and immigration needs of expatriates and employees. Dolbare recently assisted AM/NS Calvert in creating a new compensation system that would help the company retain top engineers and other professionals in order to stay competitive in the market. As a result of these efforts, the organization recently rolled out a modern compensation structure that ensures it will offer its 600-plus salaried employees competitive salaries based on performance metrics. Read more about the recognition here. David Dowd Named Chairman Of The Business Law Section Of The Alabama State Bar Birmingham Partner David D. Dowd III was named Chairman of the Business Law Section of the Alabama State Bar. His term will run from July 2016 until the Alabama State Bar Annual Meeting in July 2017. Dowd is also a member of the American Bar Association and served on the Birmingham Bar Association Executive Committee from 2007-2010.
indicates that, on average, there have been 4,000 daily ransomware attacks since early 2016. This represents a 300% increase over the 1,000 daily ransomware attacks reported in 2015. OCR views the exponential growth in ransomware attacks as a significant problem for covered entities and business associates. As a result, OCR issued Guidance for covered entities and business associates to review and follow. We outline details in this Alert.
Dowd counsels clients in all phases of business and corporate law and regularly handles substantial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital and other equity financings. He has extensive experience in transactions in the manufacturing, distribution, solar energy, health care, and telecommunications industries, and involving distressed businesses. In addition, Dowd has wide-ranging experience with representing buyers and sellers of businesses in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. Introducing Burr & Forman's International Business Blog
Please contact any of our Health Care attorneys for additional information. Tom Potter Quoted In Corporate Counsel: The SEC's Hearing On InHouse Judges: Five Things To Watch In an article published on July 12, 2016 by Corporate Counsel, Tom Potter discussed the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission’s ("SEC") hearing on in-house judges. On July 13, 2016, the SEC adopted changes to the agency’s administrative proceedings amid criticism that the forum is biased in favor of federal regulators. Potter explained, “Wednesday’s hearing isn’t so much about approving these changes as it is a chance for the commission to address and defend its administrative forum.” August 2016 Health Care E-Note Read Burr's latest Health Care E-Note here, or subscribe to this newsletter. Burr Boosts Corporate & Tax Practice With Addition In Mobile Burr & Forman announces the addition of Chip Tait as counsel in the firm’s Corporate & Tax Group. Based in Mobile, Alabama, Tait advises businesses on a variety of transactional and operational
“Today’s global economy…” The phrase is used so often that it has almost lost its meaning. But those paying attention know that it rings true. Business is now global. “Well, okay, but what does that mean for me?” Good question. It means that you can no longer afford to keep both eyes glued to your own backyard. Whether you own a health care start-up in Tennessee, a financial services advisory firm in Florida, or a tier-two automotive supplier in Alabama or Georgia, your endmarket more and more likely sits outside the United States. As businesses and individuals move further and further away from the comfort of operating solely within their domestic enclave, many claim feeling overwhelmed and isolated. We get it. We created this Blog to remind you—businesses and individuals alike—that you are not alone. We share your concerns and have decades of combined experience addressing them. Explore Burr & Forman's International Business Blog 96 Burr & Forman Attorneys Named To 2017 Best Lawyers Listing Burr & Forman announces the inclusion of 96 of its attorneys among the Best Lawyers in America for 2017. One of the oldest and most distinguished legal directories, Best Lawyers conducts peer-review surveys to compile its annual list of top attorneys in a number of practice areas. The 2017 edition of the publication is available online at www.bestlawyers.com. Eight Burr attorneys have been selected as 2017 “Lawyers of the Year”: Ed Bowron – Product Liability Litigation – Defendants Paul Cavender – Product Liability Litigation – Defendants Kermit Kendrick – Railroad Law Gary London – Antitrust Law Jim McCarten – Litigation and Controversy – Tax
matters. Tait is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and insurance producer, experience that gives him a unique perspective in counseling clients. He advises businesses in their day-to-day legal, corporate, banking and finance, real estate and related matters. Kelli Fleming Named To The Birmingham Business Journal's "Rising Stars Of Health Care" List Kelli Fleming has been named to the Birmingham Business Journal’s Rising Stars of Health Care list for 2016. “The Rising Stars of Health Care” list recognizes up-andcoming leaders in Birmingham’s health care industry. Kelli was featured in the June 24 edition of the publication. The article is available to subscribers here.
Derek Meek – Litigation–Bankruptcy Gene Price – Venture Capital Law Scott Steady – Environmental Law See the full list of Burr & Forman attorneys named to the publication here. Latest Updates On Burr's Securities Litigation Blog Keep up with news, regulatory changes, legal opinions and practical tips involving all areas of securities regulation and litigation on Burr's blog. If you ever have a question about something on the blog or have a securities question, please contact any of Burr's Securities team members, and we will be happy to assist you. Here are the latest developments on our blog: SEC Continues Crackdown On Whistleblower Restrictions: Calls Qui Tam Waivers “Targeting” SEC Fines Company For Agreements Restricting Whistleblowers DC Circuit Upholds SEC ALJs in First Merits Opinion Recent Fed Action Presents Compliance Questions Burr & Forman's Website Gets New Look How we connect with our clients and communities is important to us. With the new Burr.com we are able to do that Even Better.
Burr Adds Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Group Associate Matthew Centeno has joined Burr & Forman as an associate in the firm's Tort Trial & Insurance Group. Centeno counsels clients in toxic tort, product liability and personal injury litigation. His practice focuses on defending manufacturing companies, primarily in complex “bet the company” cases and environmental litigation. Prior to joining Burr & Forman, Centeno practiced at a defense litigation firm focusing on complex environmental, construction, and architect and engineer litigation. Burr & Forman announces the launch of the firm’s redesigned website, www.burr.com, focused on providing clients with interactive resources, legal updates and easy-to-navigate firm information. In an effort to continually provide excellence in client service, Burr has revitalized and reorganized its website to effectively improve visitor and user experience. CONSUMER FINANCE LITIGATION ENVIRONMENTAL LAW MATTERS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS NON-COMPETE & TRADE SECRETS SECURITIES LITIGATION TCPA ADDENDUM TENNESSEE BUSINESS LITIGATION
The website focuses on providing visitors with legal news, articles, inhouse blogs and newsletters, but also on highlighting strong client relationships the firm has fostered across its footprint. Several of the firm’s clients and their testimonials are showcased on the site. The site has a responsive design that optimizes viewing on all devices, allowing visitors to seamlessly search for information. The new design and functionality helps the firm stay in line with technological advances in the industry.
Burr & Forman Corporate E-Note is a bi-monthly e-mail service provided by Burr & Forman LLP. The physical address for correspondence related to this newsletter is: 171 17th Street, NW, Suite 1100, Atlanta, GA 30363. (404) 815-3000. You are subscribed to this list as: Please note: This electronic newsletter is provided to clients and friends of Burr & Forman. The information described is general in nature, and may not apply to your specific situation. Legal advice should be sought before taking action based on the information discussed. Applicable State Bar or Attorney Regulations May Require This Be Labeled as "Advertising."
