Taylor English Duma LLP

Partner?Craig Dowdy was named President of the Board of Directors for the American Addiction Recovery Association (AARA). ? AARA is dedicated to ending the stigma surrounding addiction and raising awareness about its widespread impact. By amplifying the voices of families and survivors, the organization promotes recovery, drives public awareness, and influences policies that support those affected.

Today, the Atlanta office came together to enjoy a Thanksgiving lunch, taking a moment to pause, connect with colleagues, and celebrate the start of the holiday season. In Miami, Joe English visited the Taylor English team, where they celebrated with their version of a Thanksgiving lunch. This year, we introduced a gratitude tree in the office, where TED employees can add leaves to share what they’re grateful for. It's a wonderful reminder of the importance of community and appreciation. Wishing everyone a joyful and gratitude-filled Thanksgiving!

In the past three years, investors have committed $30 billion to AI healthcare companies. This wave of funding is sparking innovation and accelerating the development of AI-powered solutions. In his latest insight, partner?Michael Ruggio shares where this capital is going and the impact it’s making. Read his full insight below. #AIHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #HealthTech https://lnkd.in/ewZrF8GT

The 36th annual North American Law Summit is in full swing after a festive opening reception, and entertainment partner?Alan David Barson is in attendance representing the firm.?The Summit is a high-level continuing legal education conference, focused on constantly evolving topics within entertainment, sports, media, and IP. Hosted this year at The Westin Playa Bonita in Panama City, Panama, this year’s Summit brings together over 200 legal professionals and business executives for four days of in-depth learning, networking, celebration, and opportunities to make and reconnect with professional and personal relationships. Pictured below with Alan is?Rob McNeely, an attorney at?Messer Caparello, P.A.,?and?Paul LiCalsi, a partner at?Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt LLP.

Unions have long pushed to ban "captive audience" meetings.?This week the National Labor Relations Board ruled that these meetings are an unfair labor practice. Now, an employer can lawfully hold meetings with workers to express its views on unionization only if certain criteria allowing workers to avoid the meetings are met. Labor and Employment partner Peter Spanos breaks it all down in his latest insight. #EmploymentLaw #NLRB https://lnkd.in/e37ipVjD

Today, we hosted?Deborah Schwartz Griffin?and her company,?Creative Connector*, for their monthly CEO roundtable event. Members from diverse industries and expertise shared valuable insights to help others grow their businesses, generate ROI, and build lasting referral partnerships. The lineup of members included Joe English and?Keely Youngblood from Taylor English,?Sachiyo Nakato Takahara, owner of Nakato Japanese Restaurant,?Stan Alhadeff BS MS MBA, Principal Partner of bCFOforHire,?Elba Pareja-Gallagher, Principal of?Sustainability Navigator, and many more.

As AI becomes integrated into the technology we use daily, it’s important to remember that it also comes with risks, such as "AI hallucinations"— instances where AI generates irrelevant or incorrect information when it doesn’t know the answer. In her latest article, Mitzi Hill explains what to watch out for, how these issues could impact you or your business, and steps you can take to mitigate the risks. Read her full insight below. https://lnkd.in/esdYcN6v

We are excited to announce that Arjay Parhar has joined the firm as an associate in our Intellectual Property (IP) Practice Group. Based in Washington state, Arjay brings extensive experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in sectors including medical devices, automotive technology, green technology, and aerospace. We are excited for Arjay to represent TED on the West Coast as we continue to expand the IP Practice on a national level. Give Arjay a warm welcome in the comments! https://lnkd.in/etDaarXf...

On this Veterans Day, we honor and thank all those who have served in our armed forces. We are proud to support veterans within our team and community and are grateful for their dedication, bravery, and commitment. To all veterans—thank you for your service. #VeteransDay

We are excited to announce that?Roberto M. Suarez has joined the Miami office as a partner in our Intellectual Property (IP) Practice Group. Rob brings decades of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and patent law, helping clients across the technology, healthcare, aerospace, and consumer electronics industries develop effective strategies. As a registered patent attorney and a native Spanish speaker, Rob is well-equipped to support our Spanish-speaking clients and those in the Latin American market—especially in Miami. He also teaches advanced IP law as an adjunct professor at?Florida International University. Please give Rob a warm welcome in the comments! To learn more about Rob, visit his profile on our website and read our full press release below. https://lnkd.in/eujmdNCY...