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Sang-yul Lee Joins Chicago Office of Edwards Wildman as a Partner

The law firm of Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP is pleased to announce that Sang-yul Lee has joined the firm as a partner in its Litigation Department. Lee will base his practice in the Chicago office of the firm. 

Dominique Shelton: IP ‘Lawyer of the Year’

Edwards Wildman partner recognized by Century City Bar Association Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP is pleased to announce that Dominique Shelton, an LA-based partner in the Intellectual Property Department, has been named one of just five “Lawyers of the Year” by the Century City Bar Association.

Critical Privacy Regulation Deadline Looms

Companies sharing personal information with third party service providers take note: Your agreements must comply with the so-called Massachusetts data security regulations by March 1. 

Safe Chemicals Act: Stuck in Committee, But Still Possibility in 2012

As the Safe Chemicals Act languishes in committee, chances are slim it will come up for a vote in 2011 – but do not count it out just yet for 2012. 

Jon Yorke and Akash Sachdeva Are New Partners in London Office of Edwards Wildman

Growing London office welcomes new additions to its Insurance & Reinsurance and IP departments The law firm of Edwards Wildman Palmer UK LLP is pleased to announce that Jonathan (‘Jon’) Yorke joined the firm on November 1 as a partner in the Insurance and Reinsurance Department (IRD). Additionally, Akash Sachdeva will begin work in the firm’s London office on November 7 as a partner in the Intellectual Property department.

Hydrofracking: Risks involved for all types of businesses

Media coverage of hydrofracking – the use of high-pressure water and chemicals to extract natural gas deposits from shale – has primarily focused on the energy industry in terms of risk management. However, as hydrofracking becomes more common, the risks have spread to other industries and sectors – many quite unrelated to energy or natural gas production.