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Bruce Wagman Addresses Chimpanzees Tension
In Bruce Wagman’s recent American Bar Association newsletter article, "Chimpanzees—Ten Years of EndangeredStatus," he explains how the legal landscape has changed for chimpanzees, and their slow move from laboratories into sanctuaries.Full story: Bruce Wagman Addresses Chimpanzees Tension -
Alan S. King and Noreen H. Cull Achieve Seventh Circuit Victory for United Airlines
On June 27, RSHC’s Alan S. King and Noreen H. Cull secured a win in the Seventh Circuit for United Airlines in a case brought by a former communications worker alleging discrimination and retaliation claims.Full story: Alan S. King and Noreen H. Cull Achieve Seventh Circuit Victory for United Airlines -
Bruce Wagman Speaks at Pacific ACO/ASO Virtual Summit
Interested in learning the legal aspects of animal control/service officers and dispatch services in the Pacific Region? Best Friends Animal Society’s daylong conference will cover those areas, with RSHC’s Bruce Wagman on Tuesday, July 22 (1:00 PM) weighing in on “Understanding your Ordinances to Expand Lifesaving.”Full story: Bruce Wagman Speaks at Pacific ACO/ASO Virtual Summit -
RSHC Recognized by Chambers USA for Excellence in Commercial Litigation and White Collar Work
Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila (RSHC) is proud to be recognized in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA as one of the nation’s top law firms and a leader in Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations and General Commercial Litigation.Full story: RSHC Recognized by Chambers USA for Excellence in Commercial Litigation and White Collar Work -
Bruce Wagman to Discuss Community Cat Programs in Webinar
Interested in learning the state of the art way to deal with the 30-90 million free-roaming cats in America, also known as “community cats”? Want to know how carefully-designed Community Cat Programs (CCPs) benefit everyone?Full story: Bruce Wagman to Discuss Community Cat Programs in Webinar -
Bruce Wagman Speaks at PACVET Long Beach Conference
Join RSHC’s Bruce Wagman and Cynthia Delany, DVM, KPA-CTP, FFCP at the Pacific Veterinary Conference (PacVet) on June 28 for two sessions...Full story: Bruce Wagman Speaks at PACVET Long Beach Conference -
Patricia Brown Holmes Featured in Law360 Article, Why Guided Talks Are Key To Retaining Women Attys
Open communication in the workplace is vital to success, particularly for women and diverse groups.Full story: Patricia Brown Holmes Featured in Law360 Article, Why Guided Talks Are Key To Retaining Women Attys -
Bruce Wagman Speaks at SFSPCA/Veterinary Webinar
Join RSHC Counsel Bruce Wagman along with Grant Miller of the California Veterinary Medical Association for a June 24 (12:00 PM PST) Zoom webinar...Full story: Bruce Wagman Speaks at SFSPCA/Veterinary Webinar -
Patricia Brown Holmes Shares What They Don’t Teach Women in Law School in Best Lawyers Business Edition
Patricia Brown Holmes’ Best Lawyers article, “What They Don’t Teach Women in Law School: Essential Business Skills for Early-Career Female Lawyers,” offers valuable insights on issues especially important to women attorneys...Full story: Patricia Brown Holmes Shares What They Don’t Teach Women in Law School in Best Lawyers Business Edition -
Sondra Hemeryck, Alan King, and Rodney Perry Named to 2025 Crain’s Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys List
Crain’s Chicago Business has selected RSHC Partners Sondra Hemeryck, Alan King, and Rodney Perry for the 2025 Crain’s Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys honor. This well-deserved recognition highlights the client achievements, firm leadership, and community contributions of these three attorneys. Congratulations, Sondra, Alan, and Rod!Full story: Sondra Hemeryck, Alan King, and Rodney Perry Named to 2025 Crain’s Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys List -
The USPTO is Poised to Reject More IPR Petitions
In February and March 2025, the USPTO changed how the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB” or “Board”) may exercise its discretion to deny institution of an Inter Partes Review (“IPR”), particularly when there is a parallel district court case or International Trade Commission (“ITC”) investigation.1 According to the USPTO, the changes were made to help the PTAB manage its workflow.Full story: The USPTO is Poised to Reject More IPR Petitions -
RSHC Honored as a BTI Highly Recommended Midsize Law Firm 2025
Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila has earned in-house counsel recommendations for its superior client service and been named one of 29 midsize firms nationwide as a BTI Consulting Highly Recommended Midsize Law Firm 2025.Full story: RSHC Honored as a BTI Highly Recommended Midsize Law Firm 2025 -
LaVon M. Johns Speaking at Illinois REjournal 6th Annual Women in Commercial Real Estate Summit
RSHC is a proud sponsor of the Illinois REjournal 6th Annual Women in Commercial Real Estate Summit.Full story: LaVon M. Johns Speaking at Illinois REjournal 6th Annual Women in Commercial Real Estate Summit -
Kennedy A. Harris Selected to CBA Leadership Institute Class of 2025
Kennedy A. Harris has been selected to the Chicago Bar Association’s (CBA) Leadership Institute Class of 2025. The program enhances leadership skills and fosters the professional growth of emerging leaders within Chicago’s legal community.Full story: Kennedy A. Harris Selected to CBA Leadership Institute Class of 2025 -
Shalem A. Massey Honored with Patriotic Employer Award
RSHC Partner Shalem A. Massey was presented with the Patriotic Employer Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and Department of Defense, which recognizes supervisors and managers who demonstrate unwavering support for their employees who are in the National Guard or Reserve.Full story: Shalem A. Massey Honored with Patriotic Employer Award