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Best Lawyers, the only purely peer-review™ guide to the legal profession, announced the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America on August 15, 2024, which recognizes 24 CM Law Partners. Congratulations to the following partners at CM Law who have been named to this prestigious list: Scott Anderson, Jo Bennett, Michael Bennett, Sekou Campbell, Kelly Rittenberry Culhane, Cheryl Diaz, Mike Dunnam, Kevin Grierson, Heather Clauson Haughian, Rose Keagy, David Klimaszewski, Robert Klinger, Mishell Kneeland, Mette Kurth, Sharon M. Lewonski, Jeffrey Paul Lutz, Christopher McMillan, Brian R., Kimberly Verska, Grant Walsh, Lynnette Warman, Angela Washelesky, Stephen Weed, Ryan Whitfill https://lnkd.in/gGebFUqt

CM Law congratulates our Partner and Bankruptcy Practice Chair Mette Kurth on her inclusion, once again, in the 2024 Chambers and Partners USA Guide for Top Lawyers. This is the 13th time Chambers has honored Mette for her work in Bankruptcy (Delaware) -- an incredible achievement and recognition of the work she and her team of highly skilled, client-focused attorneys do on behalf of clients. https://lnkd.in/gG99gMUx

We are deeply saddened to announce the unexpected passing of our friend, colleague, and partner, David Hendel, on July 1st after suffering a cardiac event while jogging near his home. David was unwaveringly cheerful, kind, witty, and incredibly passionate about his work. He truly made Culhane a better place, and we will miss him dearly. May all who knew him be blessed by his memory. Here is the obituary shared by David’s family, who remain in our thoughts and prayers. https://lnkd.in/g4MqNmTq

Hello Friends! For those of you in need of CLE hours, I am happy to offer you a free pass for my upcoming e-seminar for myLawCLE and the Federal Bar Association: IP Licensing 101. It will be this Wednesday, July 10 from 12 – 2:10 (eastern time) Here is a link for a bit more info on the presentation https://lnkd.in/e2txsmvN  If you are interested in attending, give me a yell ([email protected]) and I will send you a free pass for the seminar. It will be offered on-demand later, but the free pass is only good for the live version this Wednesday. There is no limit to the number of people who can use the pass, so if you are interested, please don't hesitate to reach out so I can send you a pass.

We’re excited to announce our partnership with experts from CULHANE, a national women-owned business law firm and Blueshift IP, LLC for our upcoming “Mastering Patent Eligibility in the Realm of ML, AI, and Software Innovations” webcast, going live on July 29th at 3 PM ET. Speakers: Orlando Lopez, Ph.D., Partner, Culhane Haughian & Walsh PLLC Robert Plotkin, Software Patent Lawyer & Founding Partner, Blueshift IP Save your seats here: https://zurl.co/KKzu #PatentLaw #PatentEligibility #ML #AI #SoftwareInventions #patent #CLE #webcast #TKG

Harvey R. Linder from the Employment & Labor team at Culhane provides an update on the Federal Trade Commission Ban of Non-Compete Agreements. To read the entire article click here https://lnkd.in/gQbtu-Z4

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress established a new country, adopting "The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States." Tomorrow, our nation celebrates 248 years of independence across 50 states and territories. And we'd be remiss if we failed to mention that 25 of the 56 signers were lawyers. 😊

As Pride Month comes to a close, we will continue to champion equality, advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, and create safe spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and celebrated. We stand with our LGBTQ+ community, proud allies, and all those who strive to create a more just and inclusive world for all people. We are mindful that the fight for equality is ongoing, and our commitment to creating a more inclusive world never ends.

The legal landscape for LGBTQ+ rights is constantly evolving. Despite the legal protections established by the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Bostock v. Clayton Cty., 140 S. Ct. 1731 (2020), executive orders, and guidance issued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, employers still find navigating the issues and avoiding potential exposures confusing. For updates in your area, click the link below to connect with a Culhane employment & labor partner.

Today, Culhane honors Ms. Opal Lee, the 97-year-old Texas native and retired teacher who became known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth." Lee campaigned for decades to make Juneteenth (June 19th) a federally recognized holiday to mark the end of slavery in the former Confederacy. Her primary method of advocacy was organizing 2.5-mile symbolic walks throughout the United States, representing the 2.5 years it took for news of the Emancipation Proclamation (January 1, 1863) to finally reach the enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865. Her vision was finally realized in 2021 when Juneteenth National Independence Day became the 11th federal holiday adopted by Congress and signed into law by President Biden. Lee was named the 2021 "Texan of the Year" by The Dallas Morning News for her activism on behalf of Black Texans. She was also recognized on the international scale with a nomination for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize. In 2023, she became the second Black person to have her portrait hung in the Texas Senate chamber. Then, in 2024, President Biden awarded Lee the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civilian honor.    Read on to learn more about the important history of Juneteenth.   In the final year of the Civil War, Texas had seen an expansion of slavery because the presence of Union troops was low and it was the most remote of the Confederate states. Thus, the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation had been slow and inconsistent in Texas until June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger (U.S. Army) arrived in Galveston Bay and ordered its final enforcement -- 900 days after the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect, 71 days after Robert E. Lee surrendered to the Union, and 24 days after the disbanding of the Confederate military department. Although Juneteenth commemorates enslaved people gaining their freedom under the Emancipation Proclamation, this only applied to former Confederate states. There remained legally enslaved people in many other states that never seceded from the Union and these people did not gain their freedom until the ratification of the 13th Amendment on December 6, 1865.