Law

Spencer Fane Earns Coveted Top Rankings in the 2024 Best Law Firm Awards

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Kansas City, Kansas – Spencer Fane, a prominent law firm, has achieved an impressive feat by securing a total of 164 rankings in the renowned “Best Law Firm” rankings for 2024, released by Best Lawyers. The firm has claimed four Tier 1 national rankings and an astonishing 58 Tier 1 regional rankings. To earn these prestigious rankings, law firms must undergo a thorough evaluation process that includes client and lawyer assessments, peer reviews from esteemed attorneys, and a comprehensive review of additional information submitted by the firms themselves. These rankings, published by U.S. News in … Read more

Senate Finance Committee Demands Stronger Restrictions on Pharmacy Data Sharing with Law Enforcement

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New York, NY – The proposed HIPAA rules regarding provider disclosures to law enforcement have come under scrutiny by the Senate Finance Committee. In a letter addressed to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the committee raised concerns about pharmacies sharing patient data with law enforcement without proper warrants. The letter emphasized the sensitivity and potential stigmatization of prescription information, calling for stricter regulations in three areas: requiring warrants before sharing information, preventing sharing between law enforcement agencies, and mandating notification when information is disclosed. Pharmacies and other … Read more

Unsung Hero: Lawyer Builds Public Law Department from Scratch at Madrid Office of Squire Patton Boggs

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Madrid, Spain – Antonio Bañón, the lawyer responsible for establishing the public law department at Squire Patton Boggs in Madrid, considers his division to be a valuable addition to the firm. Bañón, who prefers to work behind the scenes, describes his role as providing assistance and support in transactions involving public law. With a humble approach, he emphasizes that success for the firm translates to success for all team members. In an interview with Iberian Lawyer, Bañón highlights his background in law and business administration and management, along with his experience advising on public law … Read more

Transgender Woman Challenges Outdated Law for Ohio House Seat

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Clinton, Ohio – A second transgender woman running for public office in Ohio has faced challenges due to a decades-old law that requires candidates to disclose previous legal names on election documents. Arienne Childrey, a Democrat seeking a seat in the Ohio House of Representatives, had her campaign petition rejected by the local board of elections after the head of her county’s Republican party, Robert Hibner, requested it. This follows the disqualification of another trans woman, Vanessa Joy, from running for the Ohio State House for the same reason. Both Childrey and Joy are accused … Read more