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Henderson Franklin Employee Strikes Hole in One at Age 89 Years Young

At age 89, William Raney of Fort Myers is just one year older than his employer, the Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt law firm which was established in 1924. On Friday, April 27, Mr. Raney hit the shot of a lifetime at Panther Run Golf Course at Ave Maria, driving his ball 129 yards for a hole in one at the 17th hole.

Timothy Epstein Named to Sports Law Institute’s Board of Advisors

Vermont Law School's Sports Law Institute recently announced its Board of Advisors, comprised of some of America's top sports industry leaders, including SmithAmundsen’s Timothy Liam Epstein, as well as the start of a Blue Chips program designed to give students the core skills, hands-on experience and research opportunities needed to succeed in the sports world.

Duane Morris Philadelphia Office Adds Sports Law Professor Kenneth L. Shropshire as Special Counsel

Duane Morris is pleased to announce that Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Kenneth L. Shropshire has joined the firm's Corporate Practice Group as special counsel in its Philadelphia office. Shropshire's arrival bolsters Duane Morris' corporate capabilities, particularly in the areas of sports and entertainment law.

Thirteen Phillips Nizer Attorneys Recognized as 2011 'Super Lawyers'

Attorneys represented across seven distinct areas New York-headquartered law firm Phillips Nizer LLP is pleased to announce the selection of thirteen of its attorneys as 2011 Super Lawyers®. The names of the attorneys receiving this honor and their practice areas which are noted herein:

Gallop Reflects on 35 Years in the Business of Law

The St. Louis-based law firm of Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, L.C. celebrates its 35 year anniversary this year.

NFL Players’ Antitrust Suit Goes Beyond Sports Leagues; Raises Novel Labor Questions

“Organizations and employers that engage in collective bargaining should take note,” says Bruce Hoffman, head of the Global Competition practice in the Washington, DC law firm of Hunton & Williams LLP, in reaction to the NFLPA’s antitrust suit against the NFL.  "Industries, such as mining, hospitality, and healthcare, and all publicly traded

Katten Represents GSW Sports in Purchase of NBA’s Golden State Warriors

Buyer group led by Kleiner Perkins managing partner Joe Lacob and Mandalay Entertainment founder Peter Guber completes acquisition of franchise from seller group led by Christopher Cohan Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is pleased to have represented GSW Sports LLC, a buyer group led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers managing partner Joe Lacob and Mandalay Entertainment founder Peter Guber, in completing the acquisition of the National Basketball Association’s Golden St

Baker & Daniels, Clients and Charity All Benefit From Chicago Half Marathon Team

What began as an excuse to encourage a few people to run a race has developed into a team of more than 40 lawyers, clients and friends who will compete in the 14th annual Chicago Half Marathon and 5K on Sunday, September 12.

DOJ Likely to Have Compelling Evidence in Roger Clemens Indictment

Major league pitcher Roger Clemens was indicted today for obstruction of Congress and other charges related to statements he made to a congressional committee in 2008, charges that stem from a 2008 appearance by Clemens and his former trainer, Brian McName

Duane Morris' Cherry Hill, New Jersey Office Adds Adam J. Taliaferro to Its Employment, Labor, Benefits and Immigration Practice

Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that Adam J. Taliaferro has joined the firm's Employment, Labor, Benefits and Immigration Practice as an associate in its Cherry Hill, New Jersey office.