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Essential Paralegal Skills Seminar, hosted by District 16 of the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas
March 17, 2010 –– District 16 of the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas will host its “Essential Paralegal Skills” seminar on April 9, 2010. The seminar has been approved for four (4) hours of CLE by…
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March 17, 2010 –– District 16 of the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas will host its “Essential Paralegal Skills” seminar on April 9, 2010. The seminar has been approved for four (4) hours of CLE by…
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Kemp Smith Partner to Present at NBI Seminar
February 9, 2010 –– James Brewer, a partner in the Bankruptcy Section of the firm's Litigation Department, will be a presenter at the National Business Institute’s seminar Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Law. Mr.…
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February 9, 2010 –– James Brewer, a partner in the Bankruptcy Section of the firm's Litigation Department, will be a presenter at the National Business Institute’s seminar Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Law. Mr.…
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Fourth Court of Appeals Win for Edwards Aquifer Authority, Kemp Smith partners
February 5, 2010 –– The Fourth Court of Appeals issued an opinion on February 3, 2010, affirming the trial court's dismissal of Horton and Del Papa's third-party claims against the EAA and remanding the case to the…
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February 5, 2010 –– The Fourth Court of Appeals issued an opinion on February 3, 2010, affirming the trial court's dismissal of Horton and Del Papa's third-party claims against the EAA and remanding the case to the…
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Kemp Smith Partners Present at Various Forums
February 3, 2010 –– Labor and Employment Department partners Charles C. High, Jr. and Clara “C.B.” Burns were presenters at the State Bar of Texas 18th Annual Advanced Employment Law Course held in Dallas, Texas.…
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February 3, 2010 –– Labor and Employment Department partners Charles C. High, Jr. and Clara “C.B.” Burns were presenters at the State Bar of Texas 18th Annual Advanced Employment Law Course held in Dallas, Texas.…
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Kemp Smith Garners Big Win for Edwards Aquifer Authority
August 14, 2009 –– The Fifth Circuit, in a per curiam decision, affirmed federal district judge Xavier Rodriguez’s rulings in the EAA’s favor ruled that all 42 USC s. 1983 causes of action against the EAA were…
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August 14, 2009 –– The Fifth Circuit, in a per curiam decision, affirmed federal district judge Xavier Rodriguez’s rulings in the EAA’s favor ruled that all 42 USC s. 1983 causes of action against the EAA were…
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KS Attorney Receives Presidential Citation from State Bar Pres
July 2, 2009 –– Kemp Smith attorney Mark Osborn received a Presidential Citation from State Bar president Harper Estes on June 25, 2009 for his “dedication in the selection of the State Bar of Texas Executive…
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July 2, 2009 –– Kemp Smith attorney Mark Osborn received a Presidential Citation from State Bar president Harper Estes on June 25, 2009 for his “dedication in the selection of the State Bar of Texas Executive…
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Kemp Smith Ranked as a Top Labor & Employment Law Firm in Texas
June 30, 2009 –– Kemp Smith has been ranked as one of the top labor and employment law firms in Texas by Chambers USA. Chambers and Partners is an international organization that provides research based independent…
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June 30, 2009 –– Kemp Smith has been ranked as one of the top labor and employment law firms in Texas by Chambers USA. Chambers and Partners is an international organization that provides research based independent…
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Texas Supreme Court Victory for EAA, Kemp Smith attorneys
June 29, 2009 –– On June 26, 2009, the Texas Supreme Court issued its decision in Edwards Aquifer Authority v. Chemical Lime, Ltd., No. 06-0911, handing a major victory to the Edwards Aquifer Authority (Authority) in…
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June 29, 2009 –– On June 26, 2009, the Texas Supreme Court issued its decision in Edwards Aquifer Authority v. Chemical Lime, Ltd., No. 06-0911, handing a major victory to the Edwards Aquifer Authority (Authority) in…
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KS Associate appointed Spec. Asst. to US Dept of Agriculture by Obama Administration
May 15, 2009 –– Kemp Smith associate John Padalino has received an appointment by the Obama Administration to serve as a Special Assistant at the United States Department of Agriculture in the Office of the Under…
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May 15, 2009 –– Kemp Smith associate John Padalino has received an appointment by the Obama Administration to serve as a Special Assistant at the United States Department of Agriculture in the Office of the Under…
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Kemp Smith partner Cezy Collins awarded 2009 Sarah T. Hughes Women Lawyers of Achievement Award
May 15, 2009 –– Kemp Smith attorney Jeanne "Cezy" Collins is the 2009 recipient of the Sara T. Hughes Women Lawyers of Achievement Award. The award was established in 1992 by the State Bar Women and the Law Section…
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May 15, 2009 –– Kemp Smith attorney Jeanne "Cezy" Collins is the 2009 recipient of the Sara T. Hughes Women Lawyers of Achievement Award. The award was established in 1992 by the State Bar Women and the Law Section…
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Labor and Employment Hosts Seminar for EPSHRM
April 17, 2009 –– The Kemp Smith Labor and Employment Law section recently put on a one-day seminar for the El Paso Society of Human Resource Management. Speakers were Kemp Smith partners Mike McQueen, addressing ADA…
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April 17, 2009 –– The Kemp Smith Labor and Employment Law section recently put on a one-day seminar for the El Paso Society of Human Resource Management. Speakers were Kemp Smith partners Mike McQueen, addressing ADA…
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Food from the Women’s Bar makes a difference
April 12, 2009 ––
El Paso Women's Bar Association food drive to benefit the Paso del Norte Food Bank
2009 marks the first year that the El Paso legal community will participate in Food from the Women’s Bar, a…
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April 12, 2009 ––
El Paso Women's Bar Association food drive to benefit the Paso del Norte Food Bank
2009 marks the first year that the El Paso legal community will participate in Food from the Women’s Bar, a…
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CB Burns addresses LEAP 2009 Fifth Annual Labor And Employment Law Advanced Practices Symposium in Las Vegas
March 31, 2009 –– Kemp Smith partner CB Burns recently spoke at the LEAP 2009 Fifth Annual Labor And Employment Law Advanced Practices Symposium in Las Vegas, NV. The topic of her talk was "Beyond Sex: The Future of…
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March 31, 2009 –– Kemp Smith partner CB Burns recently spoke at the LEAP 2009 Fifth Annual Labor And Employment Law Advanced Practices Symposium in Las Vegas, NV. The topic of her talk was "Beyond Sex: The Future of…
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Kemp Smith attorneys Named Rising Stars by the publishers of Law & Politics Magazine
March 31, 2009 –– Kemp Smith attorney Scott Mann, Shelly Rivas and Bobby Maddox were named Rising Stars by the Publishers of Law and Politics Magazine. Scott Mann was recognized in the area of General Personal Injury…
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March 31, 2009 –– Kemp Smith attorney Scott Mann, Shelly Rivas and Bobby Maddox were named Rising Stars by the Publishers of Law and Politics Magazine. Scott Mann was recognized in the area of General Personal Injury…
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KS Sweeps awards at El Paso County Legal Support Assoc. Annual Luncheon
March 31, 2009 –– Kemp Smith partner Milton Colia was named Boss of the Year and Kemp Smith employee Jerri Boone was named Legal Professional of the Year by the EPCLSA, El Paso County Legal Support Association. …
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March 31, 2009 –– Kemp Smith partner Milton Colia was named Boss of the Year and Kemp Smith employee Jerri Boone was named Legal Professional of the Year by the EPCLSA, El Paso County Legal Support Association. …
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Robert Peeler joins Kemp Smith in Austin
March 3, 2009 –– Kemp Smith managing partner Michael D. McQueen announced that Austin lawyer Robert Peeler joined the firm March 1. “Robert brings added capabilities to the work already being done in our Austin…
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March 3, 2009 –– Kemp Smith managing partner Michael D. McQueen announced that Austin lawyer Robert Peeler joined the firm March 1. “Robert brings added capabilities to the work already being done in our Austin…
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Cezy Collins named to Steering Committee of '09 Texas Minority Counsel Program
February 27, 2009 –– Kemp Smith partner Jeanne "Cezy" Collins was selected to serve on the Steering Committee of the 2009 Texas Minority Counsel Program, to be held Sept. 3-4 in San Antonio, TX. The Texas Minority…
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February 27, 2009 –– Kemp Smith partner Jeanne "Cezy" Collins was selected to serve on the Steering Committee of the 2009 Texas Minority Counsel Program, to be held Sept. 3-4 in San Antonio, TX. The Texas Minority…
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Allan Goldfarb speaks at EP Paralegal Assoc. meeting
February 19, 2009 –– Kemp Smith partner Allan M. Goldfarb was the featured speaker at the February meeting of the El Paso Paralegal Association. A member of the firm's Business Department, Mr. Goldfarb’s primary focus…
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February 19, 2009 –– Kemp Smith partner Allan M. Goldfarb was the featured speaker at the February meeting of the El Paso Paralegal Association. A member of the firm's Business Department, Mr. Goldfarb’s primary focus…
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Kemp Smith paralegals Inducted as Officers
January 27, 2009 –– Four Kemp Smith paralegals were inducted as officers on the board of the El Paso Paralegal Association for 2009. They are
Laura Mendez - President, Ruby Zuniga - Treasurer, Kim Ramirez -…
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January 27, 2009 –– Four Kemp Smith paralegals were inducted as officers on the board of the El Paso Paralegal Association for 2009. They are
Laura Mendez - President, Ruby Zuniga - Treasurer, Kim Ramirez -…
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Jim Sorenson speaks at EP Estate Planning Counsel meeting
January 21, 2009 –– Kemp Smith partner Jim Sorenson was the speaker at the El Paso Estate Planning Council's monthly meeting. His topic was "HIPAA" (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). HIPAA…
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January 21, 2009 –– Kemp Smith partner Jim Sorenson was the speaker at the El Paso Estate Planning Council's monthly meeting. His topic was "HIPAA" (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). HIPAA…
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CB Burns speaker at State Bar's Advanced Employment Law Course
January 20, 2009 –– Kemp Smith partner Clara "CB" Burns was a recent speaker at the State Bar of Texas' Advanced Employment Law Course in San Antonio. Her topic was "New and Improved? The 2009 FMLA Regulations." Ms.…
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January 20, 2009 –– Kemp Smith partner Clara "CB" Burns was a recent speaker at the State Bar of Texas' Advanced Employment Law Course in San Antonio. Her topic was "New and Improved? The 2009 FMLA Regulations." Ms.…
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Bulletins
Kemp Smith Labor & Employment Law Alert: Stimulus Plan Changes to COBRA
February 11, 2009 –– The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("ARRA"), which is the recently passed federal economic stimulus package, includes significant provisions related to COBRA benefits for some…
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February 11, 2009 –– The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("ARRA"), which is the recently passed federal economic stimulus package, includes significant provisions related to COBRA benefits for some…
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Recetn Employment Laws Significantly Affect Employers
January 31, 2009 –– January 29, 2009: “Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act” Signed into Law
On January 29, 2009, President Obama signed into law the “Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009.” Pub. L.…
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January 31, 2009 –– January 29, 2009: “Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act” Signed into Law
On January 29, 2009, President Obama signed into law the “Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009.” Pub. L.…
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