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SGR highlighted for Mazursky Constantine merger and Atlanta office relocation in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Atlanta Saw a Plethora of Local Firms Close While New Ones Launched in 2019” on December 27, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Jim Bikoff highlighted for nomination as Council Member for the American Bar Association-IPL Section for the 2020-2021 year in the December 2019 issue of ABA-IPL eNews. Click HERE to read.


SGR’s re-establishment of the White Collar Practice and hire of attorneys Tony Cochran, Tom Bever, Emily Ward, and Sarah Gordon featured in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Chilivis Firm’s Cochran and Bever Decamp for Smith Gambrell” on December 17, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Ed Wasmuth quoted for representation of client in PropertyCasualty360 article, “Geico challenges ‘fundamentally unfair’ $2.1M judgment” on December 17, 2019 (article originally ran in Daily Report). Click HERE to read.


SGR mentioned for client representation of Avianca in Bloomberg Law Big Law Business article, “Wake Up Call: Big Law Partner Appeals Suspension for Overbilling” on December 16, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Ed Wasmuth quoted for representation of client in Daily Report/Law.com article, “‘Fundamentally Unfair’ Geico Challenges $2.1M Judgment in Suit It Didn’t Know About” on December 13, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Peter Crofton, Greg Smith, and Derek Andre‘s article published in Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Viewpoint: Court ruling opens door to construction litigation” on December 13, 2019. Click HERE to read.


SGR mentioned for client representation of Avianca in Law360 article, “Don’t Miss It: V&E, Cadwalader Lead Week’s Hot Deals” on December 13, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Ed Pennington announced on November 14 as a speaker at the Knowledge Group’s webcast, “he Revised Section 101 and 112 Guidance from USPTO: Opportunities and Challenges for Patent Applicants” webcast to be held on December 9, 2019. Click HERE to read more.


SGR mentioned for representation of Avianca in Benzinga article, “Avianca Holdings Completes Its Financial Reprofiling And Secures USD $375 Million In New Financing” on December 9, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Roger Maldonado mentioned as current President of NY City Bar Association in New York Law Journal/Law.com article, “Sheila Boston Nominated to Serve as City Bar’s Next President” on December 2, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Roger Maldonado mentioned as outgoing President of NY City Bar Association in Law360 article, “Arnold & Porter Atty Nominated To Head NYC Bar Association” on December 2, 2019. Click HERE to read.


SGR’s Atlanta office relocation lease mentioned in Commercial Property Executive article, “Selig’s $530M Mixed-Use Atlanta Tower Gets Funding” on November 21, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Roger Maldonado mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Pharma Co. Wins $16.7M At Trial Over Inflated Ad Costs” on November 21, 2019. Click HERE to read.


The firm mentioned for client representation in Mergers & Acquisitions article, “M&A wrap: NovaQuest, Wellington, Asterion, KKR, CD&R, Broadridge, Advent, GF Data” on November 20, 2019. Click HERE to read.


The firm mentioned for client representation in Yahoo Finance “GigaMonster Announces Significant Capital Raise Through Investment by Barings” on November 13, 2019. Click HERE to read.


SGR’s sponsorship of the Florida/Georgia-Hulsey/Gambrell Moot Court Competition mentioned in UGA Today article, “School of Law tops Florida in courtroom competition” on November 8, 2018. Click HERE to read.


SGR mentioned for representation of client in Law360 article, “Smith Gambrell, Kirkland Shape $612M Deal for Health Care Staffing Biz” on November 8, 2019. Click HERE to read.


The firm mentioned for client representation in Mergers & Acquisitions article, “M&A wrap: Apollo, Leon Black, Blackstone, KKR, RealPage, Madison Dearborn” on November 7, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Ed Pennington quoted in Law360 article, “Fed. Circ. Affirms Alice Ax Of Lost Luggage Patent” on November 5, 2019. Click HERE to read more.


Jim Bikoff quoted in The National Pulse ABA Journal article, “When Landlords Pay” on November 1, 2019. Click HERE to read more.


Justice Leah Ward Sears, chair of the Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust, mentioned and quoted in Peoria Standard article, “CITY OF ATLANTA: Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust Releases Report and Recommendations” on  November 1, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Joe Mandarino, A.J. Rollins, and John Tyler mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Tax Court Says It Has No Jurisdiction Over Ambiguous Notice” on October 28, 2019. Click HERE to read.


SGR’s Atlanta office relocation mentioned in RE Business Online article, “Selig Enterprises Secures $340M Financing, Announces Hotel Brand at Mixed-Use Development in Midtown Atlanta” on October 25, 2019. Click HERE to read.


SGR’s Atlanta office relocation lease mentioned in Bisnow article, “Financing In Tow, Selig May Draw More Leasing Commitment Out Of Google” on October 24, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears, as chair of the Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust, mentioned and quoted in Atlanta Business Chronicle article, “Atlanta ethics task force recommends city create inspector general’s office” on  October 15, 2019. Click HERE to read.


SGR’s Atlanta office relocation expansion mentioned in Atlanta Business Chronicle article, “Global law firm may leave Midtown’s prestigious One Atlantic Center tower” on October 11, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears quoted as chair of the Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust in AJC article, “Atlanta’s public trust task force recommends Inspector General” on  October 3, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears quoted in Savannah Morning News article, “Editorial: Kemp faces complicated choice in filling Isakson’s Senate seat” on September 16, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Steve Forte interviewed regarding the addition of a fifth floor to the new Atlanta office space in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Smith Gambrell Adds Another Floor to Future Midtown Home” on September 16, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR’s Atlanta office relocation expansion featured in Atlanta Business Chronicle article, “Growing law firm adds another floor at new Midtown high-rise” on September 16, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned as part of the exhibit in Reporter Newspapers article, “Atlanta History Center exhibit chronicles women’s fight for right to vote” on September 8, 2019. Click HERE to read.


John Marino, Lindsey TrowellKristen Wenger, John Weeks IV, and Colin Dang Delaney mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Attys Nab $5.5M In Fees After $38M Gun Defect Settlement” on September 6, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Roger Maldonado quoted in New York Law Journal letter to the editor article, “Firms Should Credit Associates for Meaningful Non-Billable Work” on September 4, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears featured in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Atlanta History Center Features Sears in Exhibit on Women’s Voting Rights and Political Muscle” on August 29, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR press release, “Smith, Gambrell & Russell Represents Avolon in Sale of Portfolio of 49 Regional Jet Aircraft to Falko” reposted on Aviator Aero on August 28, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Steve O’Day interviewed on the economic impact the legalization of growing hemp will have on Georgia on “Hemp Industry in Georgia” for Atlanta Business Chronicle BIZ on August 19, 2019. Click HERE to watch.


Lisa Smith quoted in The New York Times Ask Real Estate article, “A Hot Mess of Summer Air-Conditioning Issues” on August 3, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


The Atlanta office relocation mentioned in The Daily Report/Law.com article, “Midtown Was Atlanta’s Hottest Office Market for 2Q Leases, Including Jones Day” on July 22, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


James Bikoff quoted World Trademark Review article, “Lessons from the high-profile spat between Haas F1 and Rich Energy” on July 18, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Victor Metsch published Habitat Magazine article, “Don’t Block My View of Central Park!” on July 18, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Mike Riesen quoted in LegalTech News on Law.com in “Tutoring Your AI May Be Getting Easier, But It’s No Less Exhaustive” on July 9, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Roger Maldonado quoted as President of NY City Bar Association in Law360 article, “How The Legal Pipeline Is Failing Black Attorneys” on July 8, 2019. Click HERE to read.


As President of New York City Bar Association, Roger Maldonado, mentioned for his participation in the Diversity and Inclusion Celebration Dinner in Above the Law article, “Celebrating Champions Of Diversity And Inclusion In The Legal Profession” on July 2, 2019. Click HERE to read.


John McCarthy and Roger Juan Maldonado mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Superior Energy Lands $4.5M Win In Arbitral Award Dispute” on July 1, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Steve O’Day quoted in Atlanta Business Chronicle article, “New Georgia medical marijuana law likely to see slow rollout” on June 28, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Todd Pickard and Dex Ramirez press release, “Smith, Gambrell & Russell Represents Lonicera Partners in Acquisition of Multiple Properties in Downtown Brooklyn” posted on Mann Publications on June 27, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears pens AJC article, “Opinion: Tiffany Moss and the Constitutional right to self-representation” on June 22, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears quoted in AJC article, “Georgia governor’s key appointments have surprised even his critics” on June 19, 2019. Click HERE to read.


SGR Atlanta office relocation mentioned in Curbed article, “Colony Square lands tenant to take entire ground-up office building” on June 17, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Client Alert, “SECURE Act – House Overwhelmingly Passes Retirement Reform Bill” reposted on Mondaq on June 17, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


SGR highlighted for 12.1% revenue increase and ranking as an Am Law 200 firm based in Atlanta in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Am Law Firms Crowd Into Atlanta Market” on June 14, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Labor and Employment Client Alert, “U.S. Supreme Court Holds Title VII’s Charge-Filing Requirement With the EEOC is Not Jurisdictional” reposted on Mondaq on June 13, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Victor Metsch article, “Neighbor vs. Neighbor at the Newswalk Condominium” reposted on Mondaq on June 13, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Phillip Hoover and Andy Thompson Environmental and Sustainability Law blog and Newsletter article, “Federal Judge Blocks Obama Administration Wetlands, Waters Rule” Allegations in CERCLA Complaint” reposted on Mondaq on June 13, 2019. Click HERE to read original post.


Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Client Alert, “HHS Proposes to Revise ACA Section 1557 Rule: Impacts Transgender Benefits and Group Health Plan Notices” reposted on Mondaq on June 11, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Roger Maldonado interviewed as President of NY City Bar Association with repost in “Q&A: NYC Bar president on initiative to reach diverse lawyers-to-be in childhood” on June 7, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Greg Smith quoted in Thomas Industry Update article, “Evans Tool & Die, Inc. Announces Change of Ownership and New Status as a Certified Women-led Majority Owned Business” on June 7, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Steve O’Day and Vickie Chung Rusek Environmental and Sustainability Law blog and Newsletter article, “The New Hemp Licenses” reposted on Mondaq on June 7, 2019. Click HERE to read original post.


Victor Metsch article, “Your Tax Dollars at “Work”: State of New York and Town of Oyster Bay Litigate Ownership of Underwater Property” reposted on Mondaq on June 6, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Ed Wasmuth Georgia Appellate Developments blog, “Georgia Supreme Court Looking at Data Breach Liability” reposted on Mondaq on June 5, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Steve O’Day and Vickie Chung Rusek article, “Expert Focus: Chemours’ NOV indicates EPA may be expanding TSCA enforcement” posted in Chemical Watch on June 4, 2019. Click HERE to read.


John Marino, Lindsey Trowell, and Kristen Wenger mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Geico Says Chiropractic Centers Bilked It Out Of $20M” on May 31, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Victor Metsch article, “Who Let the (Cat) Out?” reposted on Mondaq on May 31, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Justice Leah Ward Sears “On Second Thought” radio interview featured in GPB Radio News article, “Beyond The Bench: Former Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears On A Life Of Breaking Barriers” on May 30, 2019. Click HERE.


Andy Thompson Environmental and Sustainability Law blog and Newsletter article, “$2 Billion Verdict in Monsanto Roundup Case” Allegations in CERCLA Complaint” reposted on Mondaq on May 29, 2019. Click HERE to read original post.


Darren Rowles and Scott Cahalan Construction Law blog, “House Bill 311 – Seeking Limitations on Sovereign Immunity” reposted on Mondaq on May 28, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Phillip Hoover, Steve O’Day, and Andy Thompson Environmental and Sustainability Law blog and Newsletter article, “Claims Against Caterpillar Can Proceed Despite “Mere Conclusory” Allegations in CERCLA Complaint” reposted on Mondaq on May 27, 2019. Click HERE to read original post.


SGR featured for jump in rankings as an Atlanta Am Law 200 firm in Daily Report/Law.com article, “How Atlanta Law Firms Fared in the Am Law 200 Rankings” on May 23, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Roger Maldonado announced for his reelection as President of NY City Bar Association in “New York City Bar Association Announces Leadership Changes” on May 22, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Roger Maldonado quoted in Bloomberg Law Big Law Business article, “NYC Bar’s Diversity Push Aims to Tap Future Lawyers Early (1)” on May 20, 2019. Click HERE to read.


The appointment of Justice Leah Ward Sears as chair of the Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust featured in Atlanta Business Chronicle article, “Former Georgia chief justice to chair Atlanta Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust” on May 20, 2019. Click HERE to read(subscription may be required).


Roger Maldonado mentioned in 44th Street News for honor as one of The 2019 Law Power 50 by City & State New York on May 20, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Victor Metsch article, “It’s My Party (Wall) and I’ll (Sue) If I Want To. [It’s My Party and I’ll Cry If I Want To. Leslie Gore (1963)]” reposted on Mondaq on May 20, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Roger Maldonado, President of the NY City Bar, mentioned for leading City Bar’s campaign to diversify the legal profession in New York Law Journal.Law.com article, “With Diversity Stagnating, NYC Bar Association Launches Major Effort to Help Young Students Become Lawyers” on May 20, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Rich Rivera IP blog and newsletter article, “Fourth Circuit Fixes Fair Use” reposted on Mondaq on May 16, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Construction Law blog, “Failure to Provide Proper Itemization Under Section 38 of the New York Lien Law Fatal to Maintaining a Mechanic’s Lien” by Michael Glanzman, Daniel Horner, and Jim Lotito reposted on Mondaq on May 16, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Ed Wasmuth Georgia Appellate Developments blog, “Another Tool to Fight Frivolous Litigation” reposted on Mondaq on May 16, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned as chair of the Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust regarding the first meeting in AJC article, “Here’s when you can voice your concerns on Atlanta City Hall’s ethics” on May 16, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Client Alert, “What You Need to Know About New Jersey’s Auto-IRA Program” reposted on Mondaq on May 15, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Justice Leah Ward Sears quoted regarding the first meeting of the Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust in AJC article, “Public trust task force questions overlap in Atlanta’s ethics structure” on May 15, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Jason Bell and A.J. Rollins mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Feds Can’t Pursue Former Biz Owners For Co.’s $56M Tax Debt” on May 15, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Client Alert, “IRS Expands Determination Letter Opportunities for Retirement Plans” reposted on Mondaq on May 15, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Phillip Hoover and Vickie Chung Rusek Environmental and Sustainability Law blog and Newsletter article, “Sluggish Response to Opportunity Zone Program” reposted on Mondaq on May 14, 2019. Click HERE to read original post.


Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned as chair of the Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Lawyers Dominate Atlanta’s ‘Public Trust’ Task Force” on May 14, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Labor and Employment Client Alert, “BREAKING: EEO-1 Pay Data Required By September 30, 2019” reposted on Mondaq on May 14, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Roger Maldonado honored as The 2019 Law Power 50 in City & State New York article, “The 2019 Law Power 50 continued: 6-50” on May 13, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears named as member of the Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust in AJC article, “Atlanta’s public trust task force to meet for first time Tuesday ” on May 13, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Ed Burch mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Convicted Atty Says ‘Vague Estimates’ Form $40M Restitution” on May 10, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Jim BikoffDarlene Tzou, and Holly Lance IP blog and newsletter article, “ICANN Updates: Access to Domain Name Registrant Data Post-Blackout” reposted on Mondaq on May 10, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Perry McGuire and Steve Forte mentioned for client representation in The Georgia Bulletin article, “Archdiocese of Atlanta, Diocese of Savannah welcome independent review of child abuse files” on May 10, 2019. Click HERE to read


Ed Burch quoted in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Judge Awards $40.3M in Restitution to Victims of Nat Hardwick” on May 9, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR mentioned for legal representation in HMG Aerospace article, “Aergo finances two 737-900ERs for Lion Air” on May 8, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Perry McGuire and Steve Forte mentioned for client representation in Daily Report/Law.com article, “How a Catholic AG Brought Prosecutors and Priests to the Table Over Issue of Child Sex Abuse” on May 8, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Client Alert, “New Self-Correction Opportunities for Retirement Plan Loans and Other Errors” reposted on Mondaq on May 6, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Victor Metsch article, “Enforcement Delayed is Enforcement Denied” reposted on Mondaq on May 6, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Steve O’Day and Vickie Chung Rusek Environmental and Sustainability Law blog and Newsletter article, “Developments to Watch: State Chemical Regulation and Proposed Legislation” reposted on Mondaq on May 3, 2019. Click HERE to read original post.


Lisa Smith mentioned in Habitat Magazine Board Operations column, “Can My Co-op Really Ban Young Children From the Backyard?” on May 2, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Justice Leah Ward Sears quoted in AJC article, “Gwinnett woman’s competence could be focus of death sentence appeal” on May 2, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Greg Smith quoted in USA Today article, “Evans Tool & Die, Inc. Announces Change of Ownership and New Status as a Certified Women-led Majority Owned Business” on May 1, 2019. Click HERE to read.


INTA Bulletin article, “How to Overcome the Genericness Hurdle at the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board” by Richard Rivera published on May 1, 2019. Click HERE to read (This article first appeared in the INTA Bulletin, volume 74, number 8, and was reprinted with permission from the International Trademark Association (INTA).)


Michael Manzi quoted in the May 2019 Habitat Magazine article, “Who’s Responsible for Racist Residents?”. Click HERE to read.


Kate Rowe IP blog and newsletter article, “Brunetti and the Tests of Tam” reposted on Mondaq on April 30, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


SGR Atlanta office relocation mentioned in Bisnow article, “EXCLUSIVE: Greenstone Starting Construction On Midtown Office Tower With Goldman Sachs’ Backing” on April 30, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Charles Vorndran IP blog and newsletter article, “Federal Circuit Declines to Give Deference to the USPTO” reposted on Mondaq on April 30, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


The firm Atlanta office relocation mentioned in Atlanta Business Chronicle article, “Construction ramping up on new 1105 West Peachtree tower” on April 29, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR mentioned as one of the eight largest Atlanta-based law firms in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Atlanta’s New Partner Class Has A Lot More Women” on April 26, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Steve O’Day and Vickie Chung Rusek Environmental and Sustainability Law blog and Newsletter article, “Georgia Legislature Passes Hemp Farming and Medical Marijuana Bills” reposted on Mondaq on April 26, 2019. Click HERE to read original post.


Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned as one of only four women to serve in the Georgia Supreme Court in Daily Report/Law.com article, “Judge Doyle Says She’s Running for Justice Benham’s Open Seat” on April 26, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


James Cummings interviewed regarding SGR’s pro bono efforts for On A Mission for City Rescue Mission on April 25, 2019. Click HERE to watch.


Victor Metsch article, “Shout ‘Fore’ Before Taking That ‘Mulligan'” reposted on Mondaq on April 23, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Darlene Tzou IP blog and newsletter article, “Avoid Truthful But Misleading Advertising” reposted on Mondaq on April 22, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Justice Leah Ward Sears mentioned as chair of the Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust in SaportaReport article, “High hopes expressed for Atlanta’s task force to promote public trust ” on April 20, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Ed Pennington April 24 webcast, “How to Effectively Monetize Your Patent Portfolio: Tips and Strategies Explored!” announced on PR.com on April 19, 2019. Click HERE to read the press release.


Steve O’Day Environmental and Sustainability Law blog and Newsletter article, “EPA Risk Management Plan Rule Update” reposted on Mondaq on April 17, 2019. Click HERE to read original post.


Hire of Michael Riesen and Indhira LaPuma, along with launch of SGR Labs, featured in the Daily Report/Law.com article,”Smith Gambrell Launches AI Lab to Advance IP Legal Operations” on April 15, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Client Alert, “Association Health Plan Rules Struck Down” reposted on Mondaq on April 12, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Steve O’Day and Vickie Chung Rusek Environmental and Sustainability Law blog and Newsletter article, “EPA Citation to Chemours Shows Enforcement Push Under TSCA” reposted on Mondaq on April 9, 2019. Click HERE to read original post.


Victor Metsch and John McCarthy article, “New York Court of Appeals Alert (March 2019)” reposted on Mondaq on April 9, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Roger Maldonado, President of the NY City Bar, mentioned for participation at the City Bar Justice Center’s 14th Annual Gala and 2019 City Bar Justice Awards in New York Law Journal.Law.com article, “City Bar Justice Center’s 14th Annual Gala” on April 8, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


The firm’s 2018 success featured in the Daily Report/Law.com article,”Smith Gambrell Posts Profit, Revenue Jumps Amid Continued Expansion” on April 3, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Lisa Smith quoted in Habitat Magazine Board Operations column, “Co-op Bans Kids From the Back Yard” on April 3, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Matt Warenzak mentioned for his membership on the IDEA Board which supports the University of Georgia’s Innovation District in UGA Today article, “UGA’s IDEA Board holds first meeting” on April 3, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Steve O’Day Environmental and Sustainability Law blog and Newsletter article, “Groundwater Pollution Liability Under Clean Water Act to be Reviewed by U.S. Supreme Court” reposted on Mondaq on April 1, 2019. Click HERE to read original post.


“Planning Challenges for Beneficiaries With Special Needs” by Kristen Lewis published in Estate Planning Magazine‘s March 2019, volume 46, number 3 issue. Click HERE to read the article.


Perry McGuire interviewed for the Restaurant Informer article, “Political Gains” appearing in the March issue. Click HERE to read the article that starts on page 18.


Lisa Smith quoted in the New York Times Ask Real Estate column, “Can My Co-op Really Ban Young Children From the Backyard?” on March 30, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Ed Wasmuth quoted for client representation with Brian Hall in Law360 article, “Tech Co. Escapes Suit Over False Georgia Bar Exam Results” on March 29, 2019. Click HERE to read.


John McCarthy mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Wells Fargo, S&P Beat Bulk Of Life Policy Investors’ Suit” on March 29, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears quoted in The American Lawyer/Law.com article, “Talent or Token? Lawyers Say Diversity Still Can Be Just for Show” on March 28, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Michael Manzi quoted in the New York Times article, “Co-op Boards Must Address Racial Discrimination by Residents” on March 28, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Technology Law blog, “FTC Imposes Record COPPA Fine” by Brett Lockwood  reposted on Mondaq on March 27, 2019. Click HERE to read original post.


Tom Wiseman IP blog and newsletter article, “Using Inventorship Challenges to Facilitate the Resolution of Misappropriation of Trade Secrets Claims” reposted on Mondaq on March 26, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


SGR’s Atlanta office relocation lease mentioned in Curbed Atlanta article, “Fresh renderings: Block-consuming, multi-tower Midtown project set to begin ascent” on March 26, 2019.  Click HERE to read.


Phillip Hoover Environmental and Sustainability Law blog and Newsletter article, “California Moves to Block U.S. EPA Air Pollution Standards for Auto Emissions” reposted on Mondaq on March 25, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Estate Planning & Wealth Protection blog, “USPS’s Defenses to OSHA Citation Rejected” by Dana Mark reposted on Mondaq on March 21, 2019. Click HERE to read original post.


Ed Burch mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Federal RICO Claims Tossed In Ga. Real Estate Fraud Suit” on March 20, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Labor and Employment Client Alert, “U.S. Department of Labor Proposed Expanding Overtime Eligibility to Over 1 Million Workers” reposted on Mondaq on March 19, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


SGR mentioned for client representation in article, “LI Cheat Sheet: Newsday to move HQ a mile from newspaper’s old Melville home” on March 17, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Steve O’Day and Vickie Chung Rusek Environmental and Sustainability Law blog and Newsletter article, “USPS’s Defenses to OSHA Citation Rejected” reposted on Mondaq on March 15, 2019. Click HERE to read original post.


Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Client Alert, “IRS Lifts Moratorium on Lump-Sum Windows for Participants in Pay Status” reposted on Mondaq on March 15, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


John Marino, Lindsey Trowell, Kristen Wenger, John Weeks and Colin Dang Delaney mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Fla. Judge OKs $38M Gun Defect Settlement” on March 15, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Client Alert, “Copyright Registration Reigns Supreme” by Cassie Daum reposted on Mondaq on March 15, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


SGR’s March 19 “Cannabis Laws: Getting into the Weeds” symposium highlighted with speakers Steve O’Day, Greg Kirsch, Matt Clarke, and Anne Pitter in Law.com article, “Higher Law: Big Law Firm Sues Feds for Cannabis Docs | Harvesting a Trademark Suit | Who Got the Work” in All the Things for Your Calendar on March 14, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


SGR’s “Cannabis Laws: Getting into the Weeds” symposium with speakers Steve O’Day, Greg Kirsch, Matt Clarke, and Anne Pitter covered in CashColorCannabis article, “Smith, Gambrell & Russell to Host Cannabis Law Symposium and Discussion of Proposed House Bill 324” on March 12, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Victor Metsch article, “Issues in Establishing an Easement Over Real Property” reposted on Mondaq on March 11, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Justice Leah Ward Sears and Colin Dang Delaney  mentioned for client representation in Law360 article, “Ga. Court Nixes New Trial In $46M Brain Damage Suit” on March 8, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Phillip Hoover Environmental and Sustainability Law blog and Newsletter article, “New Rules on Lead Drinking Water Standards Delayed” reposted on Mondaq on March 8, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Jonathan Minnen quoted in the Atlanta Jewish Times article, “Netanyahu’s Future with Fraud and Bribery Charges on the Horizon” on March 6, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Justice Leah Ward Sears included in WABE list of Influential Atlanta Women in article, “Influential Atlanta Women Shine During March For Women’s History Month” on March 4, 2019. Click HERE to read list.


Victor Metsch article, “The Best Defense Against A Charge Of Defamation” reposted on Mondaq on March 4, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Josh Gentner and SGR’s representation of Aviation Capital Group (ACG) in the first financing utilizing its Aircraft Financing Solutions Program (AFS) covered in Airfinance Journal article, “SGR advises ACG on 747-8F deal” on March 3, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Marcia Ernst Trust the Leaders Winter 2019 articles, “4 Questions You Need to Ask About FTC Enforcement Actions on Data Privacy Violations” and “Case Studies: High-Profile Cases of Privacy Violation” reposted on Mondaq on March 1, 2019. Click HERE and HERE to read the original posts.


Laura Miller Andrew Trust the Leaders Winter 2019 article, “Data Breaches And HIPAA: Keeping Personal Health Care Information Safe In The Digital Age” reposted on Mondaq on March 1, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Brett Lockwood quoted in Atlanta Business Chronicle on March 1, 2019 from February 5 panel discussion, “Cybersecurity Angst: More Disruption or More Opportunity?” during ACG Atlanta Capital Connection. Click HERE to read.


SGR’s Trust the Leaders Winter 2019 article, “The Pending European ePrivacy Regulation (ePR)” reposted on Mondaq on March 1, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Matt Warenzak IP blog and newsletter article, “Legal Update: On-Sale Bar Applies To Secret Sales” reposted on Mondaq on March 1, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Brett Lockwood Trust the Leaders magazine article, “California’s Consumer Privacy Act And The Future Of Privacy In The U.S.” reposted on Mondaq on March 1, 2019. Click HERE to read the original article.


Steve O’Day and Vickie Chung Rusek Environmental and Sustainability Law blog and Newsletter article, “New York Delays New Cleaning Product Labeling Enforcement Until October” reposted on Mondaq on February 28, 2019. Click HERE to read original post.


Jon Moy IP blog and newsletter article, “Federal Circuit Leaves Open The Question Of Whether Computer Equipment Can Serve As A ‘Regular And Established Place Of Business’” reposted on Mondaq on February 28, 2019. Click HERE to read original post.


Kathy Zickert quoted in AJC article, “Alpharetta OKs huge mixed-use North Point project set to rival Avalon” on February 26, 2019. Click HERE to read.


ERISA newsletter article, “IRS Extends ACA Reporting Deadline and Good Faith Compliance Standard” reposted on Mondaq on February 21, 2019. Click HERE to read original post.


Phillip Hoover Environmental and Sustainability Law blog and Newsletter article, “Public Hearing Scheduled for Trump’s Water Rule Proposal” reposted on Mondaq on February 19, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


ERISA newsletter article, “2019 Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Welfare Benefits” reposted on Mondaq on February 15, 2019. Click HERE to read original post.


Ed Wasmuth Georgia Appellate Developments blog, “IS A FOREIGN COUNTRY A MORE CONVENIENT FORUM FOR LITIGATION?” reposted on Mondaq on February 7, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Kathy Zickert quoted in AJC article, “North Point Mall development with 300 apartments passes first hurdle” on February 7, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Victor Metsch published Habitat Magazine article, “Co-op Boards Are Not Quality-Control Watchdogs” on February 7, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Labor & Employment Legal Alert, “Deadline To File The 2018 EEO-1 Extended” reposted on Mondaq on February 7, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Victor Metsch article, “Pet Peeves & Other Four-Legged Disputes” reposted on Mondaq on February 7, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Charles Vorndran IP blog and newsletter article, “Adjusting Patent Term Adjustment (PTA). Fed. Cir. Makes Additional PTA Possible” reposted on Mondaq on February 5, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Steve O’Day and Vickie Chung Rusek Legal Alert, “Changes to OSHA Electronic Reporting Requirements and Maximum Penalties” reposted on Mondaq on February 5, 2019. Click HERE to read original post.


SGR’s merger with SE employee benefits firm, Mazursky Constantine, featured in the Daily Report/Law.com article, “Smith Gambrell Acquires Benefits Boutique Mazursky Constantine” on February 4, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Phillip Hoover Environmental and Sustainability Law blog and Newsletter article, “Federal Shutdown Delays EPA Rule Rewrites” reposted on Mondaq on February 4, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


The Firm’s recent new Atlanta office lease announcement mentioned in Bisnow article, “Google In Talks To Lease 200K SF In New Midtown Atlanta Tower” on February 1, 2019. Click HERE to read.


SGR’s Atlanta office relocation mentioned in Atlanta Business Chronicle article, “Google closes in on major Atlanta expansion” on February 1, 2019.  Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Labor & Employment blog, “DOT Says Motor Carriers Need Not Comply With California Break Laws” reposted on Mondaq on February 1, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


SGR mentioned for representation of Georgia Pain and Wellness in its acquisition by Fulcrum Equity Partners in “M&A wrap” article in Mergers & Acquisitions on January 30, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Mike Makuch IP blog and newsletter article, “More on the Revised Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance” reposted on Mondaq on January 30, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


SGR mentioned for representation of client in Law360‘s “NYC Real Estate Week in Review” on January 28, 2019. Click HERE to read.


Phillip Hoover and Vickie Chung Rusek Environmental and Sustainability Law blog and Newsletter article, “Citigroup Issues €1B Green Bond to Fund Renewable Energy and Conservation Efforts” reposted on Mondaq on January 28, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Joe Mandarino Tax blog, “Final Pass-Through Deduction Rules Grant Welcome Relief For Rental Real Estate Activities” reposted on Mondaq on January 25, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


The Firm’s Atlanta office relocation mentioned in AJC article, “APS chief objects as Fulton offers millions in development incentives” on January 24, 2019.  Click HERE to read.


SGR’s new Atlanta office lease highlighted in SaportaReport article, “Fulton agency approves nearly $100 million in property tax abatements” on January 22, 2019.  Click HERE to read.


Steve O’Day and Phillip Hoover Environmental and Sustainability Law blog and Newsletter article, “No Time Bar for Injunctive Relief for New Source Review Violations, 5th Circuit Rules” reposted on Mondaq on January 22, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Matt Warenzak IP blog and newsletter article, “New Guidelines For Patent Subject Matter Eligibility From The USPTO” reposted on Mondaq on January 22, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


SGR’s newest-elected Atlanta partners, A.J. Rollins and Darren Rowles featured in the Daily Report/Law.com article, “Alston, Troutman, Smith Gambrell and Others Announce New Partners” on January 17, 2019. Click HERE to read more (subscription may be required).


John Saunders, as Honorary Consul of Finland, quoted in Smarp press release, “Employee Engagement and Advocacy Platform Provider Smarp Moves Us Office to Atlanta” on January 17, 2019. Click HERE to read Business Wire and HERE to read in Associated Press.


Victor Metsch and John McCarthy article, “Court Of Appeals #17” reposted on Mondaq on January 17, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Joe Mandarino Tax blog and newsletter article, “LLCs, Partnerships And The Tax Time Machine” reposted on Mondaq on January 15, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Matt Warenzak IP blog and newsletter article, “Supreme Court Hears Arguments on On-Sale Bar” reposted on Mondaq on January 15, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Roger Maldonado, as NY City Bar President, quoted in New York Law Journal/Law.com article, “NY Legislators Approve Measures to Ease Voting, Curb Corporate Donations” on January 14, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Victor Metsch article, “Measure Twice. Buy Once. Never Sue” reposted on Mondaq on January 14, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Steve O’Day and Vickie Chung Rusek Environmental blog and Newsletter article, “OSHA Clarifies When Post-Accident Drug And Alcohol Testing Is Permitted” reposted on Mondaq on January 8, 2019. Click HERE to read original post.


Victor Metsch article, “Is That Possession Legally Adverse?” reposted on Mondaq on January 8, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.


Lisa Smith quoted in the New York Times Ask Real Estate column, “Are Those Noisy Houseguests Upstairs, or an Airbnb?” on January 5, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


The firm mentioned for corporate law work on behalf of client, Promethean in the Daily Report/Law.com article, “Meet the GC at Promethean, Allyson G. Krause” on January 4, 2019. Click HERE to read more (subscription may be required).


The signing of SGR’s Atlanta office relocation lease featured in Commercial Property Executive article, “Law Firm Inks 102 KSF Lease in Atlanta” on January 2, 2019. Click HERE to read (subscription may be required).


Ryan Varnum IP blog and newsletter article, “Federal Circuit Finds that “Effective” Extension of Term for Additional Patent is a “Permissible Consequence” of Patent Term Extension Provisions of 35 U.S.C. §156” reposted on Mondaq on January 2, 2019. Click HERE to read the original post.

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