Firms

North Carolina Lawyer Disbarred After Admitting to Misusing Over $55,000 of Firm’s Funds

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RALEIGH, N.C. — A former North Carolina lawyer, Michael Glenn Wilson, II, has been disbarred after investigations disclosed he misused at least $55,000 of funds from his law firm, Sigmon Clark Mackie Hanvey & Farrell, P.A., also known as Sigmon Clark. These events, which unfolded from March 2022 to January 2024, have raised serious questions about trust and accountability within legal practices. The North Carolina State Bar, responsible for licensing and regulating attorneys in the state, detailed in its proceedings that Wilson admitted to the misappropriation of these funds for personal benefit. This acknowledgment came … Read more

Explosion of Disability Lawsuits: How One Law Firm’s Strategy is Impacting Businesses Nationwide

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Washington, D.C. – A surge in disability lawsuits has swept over businesses across the United States, instigated primarily by a specific law firm. This legal powerhouse has flooded various courts with thousands of claims, alleging that numerous businesses fail to comply with federal disability laws. These lawsuits target a myriad of establishments ranging from restaurants and shops to healthcare facilities, arguing that they are not adequately accessible to people with disabilities. The heart of these legal actions lies in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a civil rights law that mandates equal access and prohibits … Read more

Survey Reveals Minority Lawyers Often Used as ‘Window Dressing’ in Top US Firms’ Client Meetings

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New York — A recent survey exposes a troubling trend among America’s largest law firms, revealing that minority attorneys are often showcased in initial client meetings as a diversity display but are subsequently left out of the real casework. The findings suggest a superficial commitment to diversity that fails to extend beyond client pitching sessions. According to the data gathered by Leopard Solutions, about one-third of surveyed lawyers, primarily from minority ethnic backgrounds, reported their inclusion in initial pitches without subsequent involvement in actual legal work. Strikingly, 85% of these instances fell within the attorney’s … Read more

Family Legacy Cemented: Mano Family Acquires Full Ownership of Key Textile Firms to Bolster European Market Presence

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BARCELOS, Portugal – In a strategic move to consolidate their holdings and enhance their influence in the European textile industry, the family of the late entrepreneur Mário Mano has successfully acquired the remaining shares to own 100% of ATB – Acabamentos Têxteis de Barcelos Lda. and ETEVIMOL – Empresa Textil de Vilardo Monte Lda., companies that he co-founded. RSN Advogados facilitated this major transaction, underpinning the family’s commitment to perpetuating Mano’s pioneering legacy and vision for the textile sector. As a result of the acquisition, Mário Mano’s sons, Ricardo Mano and Tiago Mano, will spearhead … Read more