McDonald Wins 5th Circuit ERISA Case
On March 12, the Fifth Circuit agreed with the arguments made by Tim McDonald and vacated a judgment for over $96,000.00 in benefits and fees in an ERISA benefits case.
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McDonald, Larkins Win ERISA Ruling
Tim McDonald and Jake Larkins secured a summary judgment ruling on an ERISA benefits claim for one of the nation's largest airlines on February 26.
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Remar, Almond, Stivers named in Litigation 2007.
The American Registry has recognized partners Robert Remar, Jack Almond and Paul Stivers as leading litigation attorneys in the Litigation 2007 supplement to the American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel. |
Sinkfield wins Orkin class certification appeal
Richard Sinkfield convinced the Georgia Court of Appeals to reverse class action certification in an action against Orkin.
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McDonald, Mew Score 11th Circuit Win
Tim McDonald and Tom Mew secured a unanimous affirmance of summary judgment in an employer's favor in a race discrimination case before the 11th Circuit this month. |
2 Partners, 3 Associates Rising Stars
Partners Ashley Hurst and Chris Willis and associates Steve Councill, Kerri Gildow, and Tom Mew have been selected as 2007 Rising Stars in a Super Lawyers poll of attorneys for Atlanta Magazine. |
Bar Honors Willis for Distinguished Service
The Atlanta Bar Association has presented partner Jeff Willis with the Distinguished Service Award for his service as chair of the Elections Committee. |
US Commission on Civil Rights taps Cohen
Dan Cohen testified before the USCCR at its May 11 hearing on “Title IX Athletics: Accommodating Interest and Abilities.” The USCCR also is reviewing the related article by John J. Almond and Cohen. |
RH Partner Laney wins shareholders suit
Partner Dan Laney defeated a shareholders derivative action in United States District Court and won an award of attorneys’ fees against the unsuccessful plaintiffs.
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Hardin honored with Centurion Award
Partner Jack Hardin has been honored with the Centurion Award by Travelers Aid of Metropolitan Atlanta for community service. |
2 Partners, 3 Associates Rising Stars
Partners Ashley Hurst and Chris Willis and associates Steve Councill, Kerri Gildow, and Tom Mew have been selected as 2006 Rising Stars in a Super Lawyers poll of attorneys for Atlanta Magazine.
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Chambers honors RH, partners as legal leaders
Rogers & Hardin is listed as a leading firm in Antitrust, Corporate/M&A, Employment, and Litigation, and eight RH partners are hailed as leading attorneys. |
Hardin receives Elbert P. Tuttle Award
The Anti-Defamation League has given Jack Hardin the Elbert P. Tuttle Jurisprudence Award honoring those in the legal community who exemplify Tuttle’s and the ADL’s dedication to justice and equality. |
Almond, Cohen Publish Title IX Article
John J. Almond and Daniel A. Cohen have published an article in the Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law on model interest surveys as a new tool for Title IX compliance programs. |
Sinkfield, Sanders Win $15M Securities Fraud Case
Rogers & Hardin’s Richard H. Sinkfield, Shara G. Sanders, and others won summary judgment of 10b-5 securities fraud and state law claims from the District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. |
Leeds Assists Franklin Mayoral Win
Congratulations to Steve Leeds who served as Treasurer for Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin's overwhelmingly successful re-election campaign.
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4 RH Partners Rising Stars in Georgia
Partners Ashley Hurst, J. Timothy McDonald, Brett A. Rogers and Chris J. Willis have been chosen by their peers as Rising Stars of the Georgia legal community.
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ACYL Launches Joedecke Award
The Atlanta Council of Younger Lawyers has named its Younger Lawyer of the Year Award in honor of Kerry Harike Joedecke, a former Rogers & Hardin associate who passed away in 2002.
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C.B. Rogers chosen for Inns of Court Award
The American Inns of Court presented the prestigious A. Sherman Christensen Award to Rogers & Hardin partner C.B. Rogers in its Celebration of Excellence ceremony on October 15, 2005.
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RH Partners Honored in Peer Review
Rogers & Hardin LLP is grateful for the respect of its peers for ranking its partners so highly.
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Myers Named to Antitrust Section Board
Kim Myers has been asked to serve as a member of the Board of the Antitrust Section of the State Bar of Georgia.
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Hardin Chair of Metro Atlanta United Way
Rogers & Hardin partner Jack Hardin has been named Chair of the Metropolitan Atlanta United Way.
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McDonald on Layman's Lawyers
Rogers & Hardin partner J. Timothy Mc Donald discussed the legal issues relating to whistleblowing on The Layman's Lawyer.
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RH Attorneys Participate in Landmark Decision
Rogers & Hardin LLP attorneys represented Attorney General Thurbert Baker in the defense against Governor's order to dismiss the appeal of redistricting under the Voting Rights Act.
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Remar American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow
Rogers & Hardin partner Rob Remar has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
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