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Attorneys Featured in Virginia Lawyers Weekly Article
McCandlish Holton attorneys Thomas C. Foster and Patricia McCullagh were recently interviewed for an article regarding changes to treatment of recovered funds in personal injury cases. The article discusses the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in US Airways v. McCutchen to permit ERISA employee benefit plans to recoup expended funds from proceeds recovered in personal injury suits. Now published, the article is available online with a subscription to Virginia Lawyers Weekly.
Fiscal Year 2014 H-1B Quota Reached in 5 Days
On Friday April 5, 2013, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced that the number of H1B “cap” petitions received between April 1-5 exceeds the H1B quota Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2014. As a result, USCIS will conduct a random “lottery” to determine which petitions will be accepted. CIS will first conduct a lottery to choose 20,000 “Advanced Degree” cases for the Advanced Degree quota of 20,000 H1Bs. Advanced Degree cases not selected in this lottery will then be placed in the “regular” quota of 65,000, and the CIS will conduct a random lottery to choose cases for the 65,000 quota.
If you would like more information on this breaking news, please see the "Immigration Updates" section of our Immigration Law webpage.
Employment Law Ethics Seminar
Michael H. Gladstone, Patricia A. C. McCullagh, and Brian A. Richardson are presenting "The Black, White, and Grey Areas of Ethics in the Insurance Industry" on the 18th floor of the Bank of America building on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Continuing Education Units are available, so register now for this Employment Law ethics seminar.
Attorneys Attended Legal Information Network for Cancer Training
Attorneys Jessica Trivizas, Jennifer Long, Emily Mathews, and Amanda Tapscott attended LINC training to prepare life planning documents for LINC’s pro bono clients. LINC is a non-profit organization that offers assistance to cancer patients and their families by referral to legal, financial, and community resources. These McCandlish Holton attorneys look forward to assisting LINC-approved individuals with the preparation of wills, advanced directives, and powers of attorney.
McCandlish Holton’s Immigration Practice Group Celebrates Pro Bono Asylum Victory!
As part of the firm’s ongoing commitment to pro bono legal service, McCandlish Holton’s Immigration Practice Group represented an immigrant who fled Iran after being arrested, detained, and beaten because of his participation in the protests following the fraudulent 2009 Iranian elections. This week, we were thrilled to receive his asylum approval, which means he can live in safety and liberty in our great nation.
Richmond Times-Dispatch Article Honoring Work of Alana Ritenour Published
Alana Ritenour, member of McCandlish Holton's Real Estate and Finance, Business, Health Care, Life Sciences, and Medical Campus Development practice groups, was featured in a recent article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Published on March 1, 2013, the article details Alana's work with her husband Rhodes to provide support for people with diabetes in the Richmond area. The Ritenours organized The Diabetes Support Group for Greater Richmond in 2010 and have been successfully running the organization ever since. McCandlish Holton is proud of Alana's dedication to better our local community.
Virginia Business Legal Elite for 2012
McCandlish Holton is pleased to announce that four of the firm's attorneys have been recognized as Virginia Business Legal Elite for 2012. They are:
Health Law
Labor/Employment
Taxes/Estates/Trusts/Elder Law
AHLA Article Authored by Amanda Kutz and Alana Ritenour
Amanda Kutz and Alana Ritenour, members of McCandlish Holton's Health Care and Life Sciences practice groups, recently published an article for the American Health Lawyers Association. Delivered to members as an email update on October 8, 2012, the article is the first in a month-long series that Amanda and Alana have developed regarding timely news in the life sciences field.
Jennifer Minear named to International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
Jennifer Minear has been named to the International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers for 2012. Selectees are initially nominated by their peers and are then vetted through independent research to verify their preeminence in the field. Jennifer is one of 438 corporate immigration attorneys world-wide (and one of only 8 from Virginia) chosen for inclusion in the 2012 list.
Scott Ford Selected to Speak at Annual Workers’ Compensation Law & Practice Seminar
McCandlish Holton attorney, Scott Ford, spoke at the 4th Annual Workers' Compensation Law & Practice Seminar on September 14, 2012, at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia. Mr. Ford presented legislative and case law updates that have recently affected workers' compensation law.
Virginia Super Lawyers for 2012
McCandlish Holton is pleased to announce that six of the firm's attorneys have been recognized as Virginia Super Lawyers for 2012. They are:
Business/Corporate
Business Litigation
Health Care
Tax
Workers’ Compensation
In addition, seven of the firm's attorneys have been selected as Virginia Rising Stars for 2012. They are:
Business/Corporate
Business Litigation
Civil Litigation Defense
Health Care
Real Estate
Workers' Compensation
Jennifer Minear elected to AILA Board of Governors
Jennifer Minear has been elected to serve on the Board of Governors of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). AILA is the national bar organization of immigration lawyers. Of the over 10,000 AILA members, approximately 100 serve on the Board of Governors, including 21 “At-Large Directors” that are elected by the membership. Ms. Minear was recently elected to a three year term as an “At-Large Director” during the AILA National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, during which she also spoke on a Continuing Legal Education panel on the topic of the particular immigration challenges faced by non-profit employers.
Jennifer Minear Speaks at International Conference
On April 20, 2012, Jennifer Minear spoke in Bucharest, Romania at a conference of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (Rome District Chapter). Ms. Minear served on a panel discussing the J-1 exchange visitor nonimmigrant visa category.
McCandlish Holton Awarded the “James River Shad Award” in 2012 Legal Food Frenzy
Over 157 law firms and legal departments participated in the 2012 Legal Food Frenzy to raise 14.1 million pounds of food for the Central Virginia Food Bank distribution center. We are pleased to announce that McCandlish Holton was awarded the "James River Shad Award" and placed first among medium-sized firms raising 54,363 total pounds of food and 755.03 pounds of food per employee. The Central Virginia Food Bank expects to provide more than 18.1 million pounds of food to disadvantaged families in the upcoming year. McCandlish Holton employees are proud to support the Central Virginia Food Bank and look forward to raising the bar for hunger relief in Virginia.
General Assembly Appoints Wesley G. Marshall, Esq. as New Commissioner
At a Special Session of the Virginia General Assembly last night Wesley G. Marshall, Esq. was appointed as the new Commissioner at the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission to fill former Commissioner Diamond's vacant seat. Commissioner Diamond was the employee's representative at the Full Commission. Mr. Marshall has been appointed to a term of six years beginning June 1, 2012.
McCandlish Holton Welcomes Kwabena Akowuah
McCandlish Holton is pleased to welcome Kwabena Akowuah to the firm's Litigation Team. Kwabena is a 2011 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law. His practice is concentrated in the area of Workers' Compensation.
Jennifer Minear Leads Panel for American Immigration Lawyers Association
On January 31, 2012, Jennifer Minear lead a panel discussion titled “J-1 Waivers In Depth” as part of a Continuing Legal Education opportunity offered by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
McCandlish Holton’s Case Law Update Webinar
A virtual discussion of recent noteworthy decisions in workers' compensation claims was held Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Scott C. Ford, Brian A. Richardson, and Jessica Hacker Trivizas led this webinar which was eligible for CEU credit.
McCandlish Holton’s Spring Subrogation Seminar
On Wednesday, March 21, 2012, Patricia A.C. McCullagh, Michael H. Gladstone, and J. Matthew Haynes, Jr. presented "Subrogation: Investigate and Preserve for Recover," a discussion of subrogation issues relating to liability and workers' compensation claims. CEU Credits were available for this seminar which was hosted from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the 18th floor of the Bank of America Building.
Virginia Business Legal Elite for 2011
McCandlish Holton is pleased to announce that six of the firm's attorneys have been recognized as Virginia Business Legal Elite for 2011. They are:
Health Law
Labor/Employment
Real Estate/Land Use
Young Lawyer Under 40
McCandlish Holton is pleased to welcome Gail M. Deady
McCandlish Holton is pleased to welcome recent graduate Gail M. Deady. Gail, who has just passed the bar exam and was sworn in on Monday, October 31, 2011, will be working with the firm's Litigation Team. Gail focuses her practice on general liability matters.
Mike Gladstone, Matthew Haynes and Trish McCullagh presented at Fire & Arson Investigation School
On October 19, 2011, Mike Gladstone, Matthew Haynes and Trish McCullagh presented “Ethics, Expert Witnesses and a Discussion of Arson Immunity” at the Virginia Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators, Fall 2011 Fire & Arson Investigation School.
Patricia Collins McCullagh and Brian A. Richardson presented at Workers’ Compensation Symposium
On August 12, 2011, Trish McCullagh and Brian Richardson presented “Using Social Media for Managing Workers’ Compensation Cases: The Benefits and the Pitfalls” at the Orthopaedic & Spine Center’s 2011 Workers’ Compensation Symposium.
Patricia Collins McCullagh has been invited to join The Lewis F. Powell, Jr. American Inn of Court
McCandlish Holton is pleased to announce that Patricia Collins McCullagh has been invited to join The Lewis F. Powell, Jr. American Inn of Court.
Best Lawyers in America for 2012
We are pleased to announce that seven of the firm's attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America for 2012. They are:
Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, and Personal Injury Litigation
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Employment Law - Management
Health Care Law
Immigration Law
McCandlish Holton Wins 2011 Legal Food Frenzy
We are pleased to announce McCandlish Holton placed first in the Central Virginia Food Bank’s 2011 Legal Food Frenzy among medium-sized law firms in both total pounds of food collected (108,051 pounds) and per capita contributions (1,662.33 pounds per employee). The Central Virginia Food Bank is responsible for distributing almost 70,000 pounds of food and groceries per day to disadvantaged families in central Virginia, and the Legal Food Frenzy is its largest food drive. McCandlish Holton employees are committed to the Central Virginia Food Bank’s mission against hunger and look forward to continuing their strong support of this valuable asset to the greater Richmond community.
Virginia Super Lawyers for 2011
McCandlish Holton is pleased to announce that seven of the firm's attorneys have been recognized as Virginia Super Lawyers for 2011. They are:
Business/Corporate
Business Litigation
Health Care
Immigration
Tax
Workers' Compensation
In addition, seven of the firm's attorneys have been selected as Virginia Rising Stars. They are:
Business Litigation
Civil Litigation Defense
Health Care
Immigration
Real Estate
Workers' Compensation
McCandlish Holton is pleased to welcome Matthew Haynes
McCandlish Holton is pleased to welcome Matthew Haynes to the firm's Litigation Team.
McCandlish Holton announces the advancement of four Attorneys to firm Director
McCandlish Holton is pleased to announce the advancement of four of its Attorneys to firm Director: Jeremy Ball, Michael Gladstone, Jennifer Minear and Tonia Peake.
The Best Lawyers in America for 2011
We are pleased to announce that six of the firm's attorneys have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for 2011. They are:
Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation, and Personal Injury Litigation
Employee Benefits
Health Care
Immigration
A. Linwood Holton, Jr. was honored at George Mason University’s Commencement
A. Linwood Holton, Jr. was honored at George Mason University's Commencement on May 15, 2010 with the George Mason Medal. The George Mason Medal is the university's highest honorary award and is given by the Board of Visitors.
Jamie Baskerville Martin has been named as one of the 2010 ‘Influential Women in Virginia’
Jamie Baskerville Martin has been named as one of the 2010 'Influential Women in Virginia' by Virginia Lawyers Media. For more information, please click here.
Patricia C. McCullagh has been selected to participate in a class
Patricia C. McCullagh has been selected to participate in a class for Leadership Metro Richmond, a nonprofit community leadership development program that seeks to advance the Richmond region by educating, energizing and connecting a diverse group of local leaders to serve the community.
Michael H. Gladstone named President of Montpelier Center for Arts and Education
Michael H. Gladstone has been named President of the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education.
