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Seasoned Lawyer and Litigation Support Professional Brooke Camhi Joins Baretz+Brunelle in New York

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Baretz+Brunelle, a leading advisory firm to the legal industry, announces the addition of Brooke Camhi , a former state prosecutor, criminal and matrimonial lawyer, provider of litigation support services to leading large and boutique law firms, and winner of “The Amazing Race.” She joins B+B as a senior managing director in New York.

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  • Baretz+Brunelle, a leading advisory firm to the legal industry, announces the addition of Brooke Camhi , a former state prosecutor, criminal and matrimonial lawyer, provider of litigation support services to leading large and boutique law firms, and winner of “The Amazing Race.” She joins B+B as a senior managing director in New York.
  • She spent the last 10 years managing the litigation support needs of attorneys in connection with trials, arbitrations, hearings and depositions across the U.S. and internationally.
  • A highly driven professional, Camhi also was the winner of CBS’s reality competition “The Amazing Race” on Season 29.
  • She is also an accomplished singer who has sung the national anthem at Shea Stadium and performed at Carnegie Hall.

Pettit Law Firm: Lawsuit Alleges Conspiracy to Inflate Commissions by Texas Residential Real Estate Companies

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Two North Texas home sellers have filed a proposed class action lawsuit alleging an unlawful conspiracy between residential real estate companies and related associations in the state to inflate commissions and artificially drive up home prices for buyers.

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  • Two North Texas home sellers have filed a proposed class action lawsuit alleging an unlawful conspiracy between residential real estate companies and related associations in the state to inflate commissions and artificially drive up home prices for buyers.
  • Also named among the more than 30 defendants are some of the state’s largest residential realty companies, including Ebby Halliday Real Estate, the Dave Perry-Miller Company and Keller Williams Realty.
  • Published reports indicate the average 6% commission in Texas is among the highest in the nation, and that Americans pay more than $100 billion in residential real estate commissions annually.
  • According to the lawsuit, the U.S. Department of Justice is also investigating the residential real estate brokerage sector, with a focus on broker commissions and related practices.

Texas Legal Legend Rusty Hardin Honored with Paul Stallings Civility and Ethics Award from Texas Chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Rusty Hardin & Associates is pleased to announce that Rusty Hardin has been named a recipient of the 2023 Paul Stallings Civility and Ethics Award from the Texas Chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates (TEX-ABOTA).

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  • Rusty Hardin & Associates is pleased to announce that Rusty Hardin has been named a recipient of the 2023 Paul Stallings Civility and Ethics Award from the Texas Chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates (TEX-ABOTA).
  • The award recognizes Mr. Hardin’s unwavering commitment to professionalism, civility, graciousness, and the highest moral and ethical standards.
  • The Houston chapter also selected well-known veteran trial lawyer Richard Mithoff to receive the prestigious award.
  • The chapter also recognized Mr. Hardin and Mr. Mithoff in a separate celebration in Houston on November 4.

First class: Auburn University to graduate first class of students at Staton Correctional Facility

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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AUBURN, Ala., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A college education can mean a pathway to a brighter future, a chance for a better life. It's that extra credential needed to land the dream job you've always wanted, to prepare you to improve your community.

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  • Kenny lived in Auburn for three years, but said he wasn't in the right mindset back then to enroll at the university.
  • They never entered a classroom on the Plains; their classes were held in a stark white, non-descript room at Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore County, Alabama.
  • These 11 students will receive their Auburn degrees on Dec. 16, one week after the university graduates nearly 2,000 students.
  • They represent the first class of students to graduate from Auburn through the Second Chance Pell program.

Lathrop GPM Partner Dean Eyler Appointed to Hennepin County Bench

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that Partner Dean Eyler has been appointed as a Hennepin County Judge by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. Eyler joins more than 60 judges who serve the Fourth Judicial District of the State of Minnesota which encompasses Hennepin County.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that Partner Dean Eyler has been appointed as a Hennepin County Judge by Minnesota Gov.
  • Eyler joins more than 60 judges who serve the Fourth Judicial District of the State of Minnesota which encompasses Hennepin County.
  • Walz said that Eyler has "an extensive background in complex civil litigation that will lend itself well to the Hennepin County bench."
  • The Hennepin County court system operates as the largest trial court in the state of Minnesota.

Houston's Heim, Payne & Chorush Promotes Experienced Attorney Wills Collier to Partner

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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HOUSTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Houston intellectual property boutique Heim, Payne & Chorush, LLP , is proud to announce the promotion of William "Wills" Collier as the firm's newest partner.

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  • HOUSTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Houston intellectual property boutique Heim, Payne & Chorush, LLP , is proud to announce the promotion of William "Wills" Collier as the firm's newest partner.
  • "We are extremely pleased that Wills has joined the partnership at Heim, Payne & Chorush," says firm founder Michael Heim .
  • Mr. Collier joined Heim, Payne & Chorush four years ago after prior roles with two of the country's largest intellectual property law firms in Dallas and Houston.
  • Heim, Payne & Chorush, LLP, represents plaintiffs and defendants in litigation across a broad range of technologies and business sectors.

West Coast Boom for Jenner & Block with New Office Space in Century City and San Francisco

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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CENTURY CITY, Calif. and SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jenner & Block has expanded its presence in California, opening its third office in the state in Century City and more than doubling its footprint in San Francisco. With these additions – at 2029 Century Park East in Century City and 525 Market Street in San Francisco – the firm is poised to support its booming California practices and exciting lateral growth.

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  • CENTURY CITY, Calif. and SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jenner & Block has expanded its presence in California, opening its third office in the state in Century City and more than doubling its footprint in San Francisco.
  • Since 2021, the firm has added 13 lawyers in LA and 18 lawyers in San Francisco, bolstering the firm's growth.
  • The new Century City office follows the opening of the downtown Los Angeles office nearly 15 years ago.
  • Since the San Francisco office opened in 2021, the office has flourished with the addition of 18 lawyers.

KURTZ AND BLUM RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS NEWS & OBSERVER 2023 RALEIGH'S BEST AWARD FOR CRIMINAL DEFENSE

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kurtz and Blum, a leading law firm in Raleigh, is thrilled to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious 2023 News & Observer's Raleigh's Best Award for Criminal Defense.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kurtz and Blum, a leading law firm in Raleigh, is thrilled to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious 2023 News & Observer's Raleigh's Best Award for Criminal Defense.
  • This recognition reaffirms the firm's commitment to excellence, steadfast dedication to clients, and unparalleled legal expertise in the field of criminal defense.
  • Kurtz and Blum is known for its comprehensive approach to criminal defense, offering legal representation for a wide range of criminal matters, from misdemeanors to serious felonies.
  • "We are deeply honored to receive the 2023 Raleigh's Best Award for Criminal Defense," said Howard Kurtz, a partner at Kurtz and Blum.

King & Spalding Promotes 28 New Partners and 14 Counsel Across 14 Cities

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding announced today that it has named 28 new partners and 14 counsel.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding announced today that it has named 28 new partners and 14 counsel.
  • The promotions span 14 cities (Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, Northern Virginia, Paris, Sacramento, Silicon Valley, and Washington, D.C.).
  • "Our newly promoted partners and counsel reflect King & Spalding's commitment to providing excellent service and results to our clients across the globe.
  • These promotions underscore our tradition of bringing together talented lawyers with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives," said Robert D. Hays Jr., chairman of King & Spalding.