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#LippesMathias Partner Hon. Carol Heckman (Ret.) served as a panelist today during a webinar on mass arbitrations hosted by the College of Commercial Arbitrators. Carol's panel was titled The Floodgates Open: Managing Mass Arbitrations in the Wake of Epic Systems and Lamps Plus. https://bit.ly/3Fzt8pL

We pause today to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Please help us congratulate, #LippesMathias Partner Brigid Maloney on being appointed as the Town of Aurora's first woman town attorney. Brigid is an exemplary leader, an accomplished attorney and a lifelong resident of East Aurora - we know that she'll serve her town and community well. https://bit.ly/3tyK1P3

New York State has yet to clarify its regulations for the sale of adult-use cannabis, but there are plenty of steps that license-hopeful owners and operators can be taking to prepare in the meantime. Hear from Ryan Stearns and Tom Hughes, co-leaders of our cannabis team, in the latest edition of Buffalo Business First.

David M. Knapp, Partner and Insurance Recovery, Counseling & Litigation practice team member, recently authored an article for IRMI - International Risk Management Institute, Inc. discussing the highest court in New York's recent decision that disgorgement ordered by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is not excluded as a "penalty" under a directors and officers (D&O) liability policy. Read David's full article here https://bit.ly/3I20ezU

Lee M. Redeye, #LippesMathias Counsel and Native American Law practice team member, recently spoke with Grown In about the numerous adult-use cannabis dispensaries emerging on reservations in New York. Read Lee's article here https://bit.ly/3nfRu1a

Joseph Schafer, a former Division I tennis player and a key member of our Sports, Entertainment & Hospitality practice team, joined the Wny Coaches Chalk Talk podcast to explain how his experiences as a coach and an athlete have translated to his legal career. Watch the podcast here https://bit.ly/3t47fvW

Dennis C. Vacco, #LippesMathias Partner and Former New York State Attorney General, appeared on NewsNation Now last night to speak with Dan Abrams about Albany County District Attorney David Soares' decision to not pursue the criminal prosecution of former New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo for forcible touching. Watch Dennis' segment here https://youtu.be/i5KwCqtO4zc?t=519

It's official - John A. Mueller, Partner and co-leader of our Financial Restructuring & Insolvency practice team, has been installed as the President of the Turnaround Management Association's Upstate New York Chapter. Congratulations, Johnny! https://bit.ly/3JDCrIo

It’s the moment you've all been waiting for - our 2021 #LMWrapped year in review is here. Thank you to our many friends, business partners, and #LippesMathias team members for making 2021 a year to remember.

Pour a mug of cocoa and toss a fresh log in the fire. Take time to relax and enjoy your holiday season. Although we know 2021 was a whirlwind, we can’t wait to continue growing with you in the New Year.

Could copyright infringement be the real reason for the teardrops on Taylor Swift's guitar? In his latest article, #LippesMathias Intellectual Property team member Andrew Olek gives his assessment of the the legal battle that Taylor Swift faces over her 2014 hit song "Shake it Off," which plaintiffs allege has certain lyrical phrases that infringe upon their copyrighted work. Read the full article here https://bit.ly/329COtu

It's with great respect and admiration that we congratulate #LippesMathias Partner Col. Larry H. Schaefer on being awarded the Legion of Merit following his retirement from a 20-plus year military service career with both the New York Air National Guard and the United States Air Force. The Legion of Merit is bestowed upon those with exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. https://bit.ly/3EiyrZQ