Smith Gambrell Russell

Smith Gambrell wishes everyone a warm and joyful Thanksgiving. May your day be filled with gratitude, happiness, and cherished moments with loved ones. #SGRLaw #Thanksgiving #Thankful

In the News: Legal Dive recently interviewed Jeffery Cross on the DOJ’s proposal to address Google’s antitrust violations, which includes requiring the tech giant to divest its Chrome browser, license search and ad data to rivals, and end exclusive agreements with device makers. Cross explained, “Requiring Google to license the data to other search engine companies would allow them to be more competitive and would restore competition in the marketplace.” #SGRLaw #IntheNews #Google #Antitrust Read more at: https://loom.ly/tUAFO5Q

Smith Gambrell proudly congratulates Partner Richard Rivera on his appointment as Chair of the American Bar Association's House of Delegates Technology and Communications Committee and Co-Chair of the Litigation Section Membership and Marketing Committee! The Technology and Communication Committee is one of nine committees of the ABA House of Delegates. As the legislative body, The House of Delegates formulates policy for the ABA and may adopt rules consistent with its constitution and bylaws, as well as judge the elections and qualifications of its members. The ABA House of Delegates meets twice each year, during the ABA Annual and Mid-Year Meetings. The Litigation Section provides litigators of all practice areas the resources needed to be successful advocates for their clients. It currently has approximately 30,000 members including litigators, experts, judges, and students from across the United States and abroad. Mr. Rivera has remained active with the ABA for many years. He previously served as Managing Director for the young Lawyers Division, reporting directly to the Chair and managing administration of the YLD nationwide. From 2021 to 2023, Mr. Rivera served as a member of the Council for the ABA Section of Litigation. In August 2023, he was the second recipient of the ABA YLD Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2017 and 2021, he received the ABA YLD Star of the Year Award for his dedication and work, including the creation of new programs for young lawyers and his participation in the development of the YLD’s five-year strategic plan. #SGRLaw #AmericanBarAssociation #ABA Read more about Mr. Rivera at: https://loom.ly/ulsc-uI

In the News: Legal Dive recently interviewed Jeffery Cross on the DOJ's plan to require Google to sell its Chrome browser as an antitrust remedy to address the company’s dominance in internet searches and online advertising. Cross highlighted that requiring Google to license its search data to competitors could help restore competition in the marketplace. #SGRLaw #IntheNews #Google Read more at: https://loom.ly/rdGwU0g

In Case You Missed It: Smith Gambrell congratulates Associate Carly Allen on being honored with the 2024 Rookie of the Year Award by the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC)! Ms. Allen was recognized during the NIJC’s Justice Celebration: A Night of Recognition on November 19th, which celebrated the dedication of over 2,000 pro bono partners and volunteers committed to supporting immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. The NIJC is a leader in advocating for human rights and access to justice, providing direct legal services, engaging in policy reform, and driving systemic change since 1984. With offices across Chicago, Indiana, San Diego, and Washington, D.C., the NIJC continues to make a meaningful impact. #SGRLaw #SGRCares #ProBono #NIJC Read more at: https://loom.ly/eeVOzng

In the News: Cincinnati Business Courier recently interviewed Jeffery Cross on the antitrust challenges facing the $24.6 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger, including lawsuits from the FTC. Cross also shared insights on the legal complexities and the delays in rulings, which could determine the fate of the largest grocery merger in U.S. history. #SGRLaw #IntheNews #KrogerAlbertsonsMerger Read more at: https://loom.ly/5kJ6G9U

Smith Gambrell is proud to announce that Counsel Thomas Wiseman was honored by the USPTO at the Patent Pro Bono Program’s Recognition Event held at the USPTO National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the federal agency responsible for granting patents and registering trademarks to protect inventors’ rights under the commerce clause of the Constitution. #SGRLaw #USPTO #ProBono

Legal Alert: On November 15, 2024, a federal court struck down the Department of Labor's rule raising the minimum salary threshold for overtime exemptions and invalidating both future increases and the automatic adjustment mechanism, leaving employers to reevaluate compliance strategies, particularly in states with higher thresholds. #SGRLaw #LaborandEmploymentLaw #DOL Learn more in our latest #LegalAlert authored by Yash Dave, Ian Jones, and Madison Mahaffy at: https://loom.ly/N7r28uQ

Smith Gambrell is proud to announce that Associate Carly Allen has been recognized with the 2024 Rookie of the Year Award by the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC). Ms. Allen was honored at the NIJC’s Justice Celebration: A Night of Recognition on November 19th. The event celebrated the dedication of more than 2,000 pro bono partners and volunteers whose life-changing work supports immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. The NIJC is committed to ensuring human rights protections and access to justice for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. With offices in Chicago, Indiana, San Diego, and Washington, D.C., NIJC provides direct legal services, advocates for systemic policy reform, and engages in impact litigation and public education. Since its founding in 1984, NIJC has uniquely combined individual client advocacy with broad-based efforts to drive systemic change. #SGRLaw #SGRCares #ProBono #NIJC Read more at: https://loom.ly/eeVOzng

Legal Alert: Effective January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires both newly formed and existing companies to provide beneficial ownership information to the U.S. Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), by filing a specific report. #SGRLaw #CTA #CorporateTransparencyAct Learn more in our latest #LegalAlert authored by Nicola Fiordalisi and Martin Amedeo Guizzardi at: https://loom.ly/v238E3I