Press Releases

Bradley is pleased to announce that Matthew J. Agnew has joined the firm’s Dallas office as a senior attorney in the Healthcare Practice Group. “We are pleased to welcome Matthew to our Dallas office and to our team of highly accomplished healthcare attorneys,” said Dallas Office Managing Partner Richard A. Sayles. “He brings to the firm seven years of experience successfully representing providers and investors in the U.S ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Margaret Oertling Cupples and Jason Fortenberry, attorneys in the firm’s Jackson office, have been elected to the board of the Capital Area Bar Association (CABA). Ms. Cupples, who is managing partner of Bradley’s Jackson office, will serve as secretary for one year, then as treasurer for one year, before becoming the organization’s president. Mr. Fortenberry will serve a two-year term as a director ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Christopher C. Lam, managing partner of the firm’s Charlotte office, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). “We congratulate Chris on his selection as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation,” said Bradley Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner Jonathan M. Skeeters ...

Bradley attorneys Carly Miller and Brooke Vinson have been selected for the third annual class of Momentum’s Upward Early-Career program. Upward was launched for executive women with five to 10 years of professional experience, and leverages Momentum’s expertise and alumnae network to develop the next generation of talented leadership ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that nine attorneys in the firm’s Nashville office have been recognized by the Tennessee Supreme Court as 2020 “Attorneys for Justice.” The firm’s honorees are Kimberly M. Ingram, Alexandra C. Lynn, Erin Malone-Smolla, Casey L. Miller, Peter C. Sales, Edmund S. Sauer, Jeffrey W. Sheehan, Fritz Spainhour, David K. Taylor ...

Bradley attorney Mike Gordon was quoted in Bankrate on the changes mortgage firms can expect under the new administration. As the coronavirus crisis continues there’s new evidence that lenders didn’t perform flawlessly as they rolled out forbearance programs. David Uejio, acting director of the CFPB, said some mortgage servicers failed to follow the law and misinterpreted the lenient guidelines in the CARES Act ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Ladd Hirsch has joined the firm’s Dallas office as a partner in the Litigation Practice Group. “I have known and respected Ladd throughout his career, he is an outstanding lawyer, and I am pleased to become his partner and add his talents in our strong and growing Dallas office,” said Dallas Office Managing Partner Richard A. Sayles. Bradley Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner Jonathan M ...

Bradley attorney Bruce Ely was quoted in the Birmingham Business Journal on the Alabama Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Task Force bill that has been filed in the Alabama Legislature (HB 170) addressing the taxability of coronavirus-related funds, among other things ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that the firm scored a 90 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), which is the national benchmarking tool on corporate policies, practices and benefits pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer employees. “We are extremely proud to be so highly recognized in our first ranking on the 2020 Corporate Equality Index,” said Partner and Director of Inclusion and Diversity George Medlock ...

Bradley attorney Aron Beezley was quoted in Toolbox on President Biden's executive order to direct federal agencies to use the Defense Production Act (DPA) to ensure that the necessary supplies are available to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the order is to speed up the manufacturing of testing, vaccine supplies and other items that play a pivotal role in combating the pandemic ...

Bradley attorney Ty Howard was quoted in Part B News on the changes to expect in health care compliance enforcement under a new presidential administration.  The shift from one administration to the next isn’t always world-altering, said Howard. “Sometimes we can overstate the [enforcement] changes that are caused by administration changes." However, he does think the focus of inquiries — and resources — could change under Biden ...

Bradley attorney Bruce Ely was quoted in Bloomberg Tax on the pressure state legislatures and revenue agencies are facing to clarify the tax features of their pandemic relief laws. In at least a dozen states, taxpayers are awaiting clarity on state tax approaches to the Paycheck Protection Program ...

Bradley attorney Aron Beezley was quoted in Supply Chain Dive on Biden's decision to invoke the Defense Protection Act (DPA) to fight the coronavirus pandemic and combat supply shortages across 12 product categories facing deficits. The DPA is a legal tool the federal government uses to ensure suppliers prioritize its orders. It can allow the government to direct expanded manufacturing capacity at particular companies ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Elliot A. Bertasi, an attorney in the firm’s Nashville office, has earned the Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) credential in the United States through the International Association of Privacy Professionals. "We congratulate Elliot on his achievement in earning the Certified Information Privacy Professional credential,” said Bradley Healthcare Practice Group Leader Travis G. Lloyd ...

Bradley attorney Mike Gordon was quoted in American Banker on what Rohit Chopra might do with the $570 million consumer aid fund if he is confirmed as CFPB director. The civil penalty fund is made up of fines and penalties paid by wrongdoers for violations of consumer financial laws and can only be used to compensate consumers who have been harmed or for consumer education and financial literacy programs ...

Bradley attorney Alex Dugan was awarded the Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) professional designation from the American Bankers Association. To earn the CRCM designation, individuals must demonstrate excellence in the field of bank regulatory compliance, have certain levels of experience and education in the compliance profession, pass an exam and agree to abide by a code of ethics ...

Bradley attorney Mike Gordon was quoted in Bloomberg Law on what the financial services industry can expect under Joe Biden's CFPB director nominee, Rohit Chopra. Chopra is expected to quickly increase the CFPB's enforcement and oversight, with a specific focus on COVID-19-related consumer relief ...

Bradley attorney Jonathan Kolodziej was quoted in Inside Mortgage Finance on what mortgage servicers can expect under Biden's nominee to lead the CFPB, Rohit Chopra. “I think mortgage servicers should expect increased scrutiny under the new administration. Assuming that Chopra is confirmed … I believe the move signals that we are likely to experience a more aggressive CFPB across the board ...

Bradley attorney Whitt Steineker was quoted in Marijuana Business Daily on the possibility of Alabama legalizing medical marijuana through its legislatures this year. Medical cannabis bills passed one chamber in Alabama last year and might have crossed the finish line if it weren’t for the coronavirus pandemic shutdowns. Mississippi voters approved a business-friendly MMJ initiative, which makes it even more likely that neighboring Alabama will legalize it ...

Bradley attorney Mike Gordon was quoted in American Banker on Rohit Chopra leading the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under Joe Biden. Chopra is seen as a strong consumer advocate who will push for fairness and financial inclusion for minorities, one of the Biden administration’s priorities, and is expected to move quickly and aggressively to protect consumers during the pandemic ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Shae Armstrong and Scott Beckmen have joined the firm’s Dallas office as partners. Mr. Armstrong joins the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group, and Mr. Beckmen joins the Corporate and Securities Practice Group. Both attorneys join the firm from Stinson LLP. “We are pleased to welcome Shae and Scott to the Dallas office,” said Dallas Office Managing Partner Richard A. Sayles ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Robert E. Leonard has joined the firm’s Nashville office as an associate in the Real Estate Practice Group. “We are excited to welcome Rob to our accomplished real estate team in Nashville,” said Nashville Office Managing Partner Lela M. Hollabaugh. “His background handling a diverse range of real estate matters will be a great advantage to the firm and our clients.” Mr ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that eight partners in the firm’s Charlotte office have been named 2021 North Carolina Super Lawyers or Rising Stars, including C. Bailey King, Jr. and Robert R. Marcus who were both named to the Top 25: Charlotte and Top 100: North Carolina Super Lawyers lists. “We congratulate our North Carolina attorneys who have been recognized as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars,” said Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner Jonathan M. Skeeters ...

Bradley is pleased to announce the launch of its Black-Owned Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. The firm has partnered with the Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville and its Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts (VLPA) program to provide accessible and affordable business-oriented legal services to Black-owned small businesses and nonprofits ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that the firm was ranked nationally as a Tier 1 firm for Product Liability and Recall in the 2021 edition of Benchmark Litigation. In addition, Bradley partners Leigh Anne Hodge, Lela Hollabaugh, Kimberly Martin, Craig Mayfield and Tripp Haston were recognized as National Practice Area Stars for Product Liability ...