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Carr Maloney congratulates Juan M. Sempertegui on being named the Region V President of the Hispanic National Bar Association. Juan was sworn in during the HNBA's Annual Conference in Dallas for a two year term beginning September 2011. Region V encompasses D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
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Jan E. Simonsen, an equity member at Carr Maloney, has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America © 2012. This is the third year in a row that Simonsen has been named to the highly regarded list. For the full text of the press release, please click here.
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Allie M. Wright was selected as Co-Chair of the Membership Committee of the newly created Civil Rights Section of the Federal Bar Association. As Co-chair of the Membership Committee, Allie will work to recruit new members into the Civil Rights Section and will also act as a liaison between members and leadership in order to ensure that the Section is representing the goals and needs of its membership as a whole.
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Andrew J. Morris will be speaking at the ALI-ABA annual Accountants’ Liability Conference being held at the Metro Center Marriot on September 15 and 16. This year, the Conference will center around the impact of the financial crisis and other recent changes in the economy on accountants’ liability litigation. Andrew Morris’ presentation, titled "Preparing the Accounting and Auditing Expert Witness," will take place at 5:00 p.m. on September 15.
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Carr Maloney attorney James P. Steele’s article “The Case for Out-of-State Workers’ Comp Coverage” was featured in the May 2011 issue of Primary Agent Magazine. The article discusses a February 2011 Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruling on an Other States Insurance Endorsement. To read the full text of the article, click here.
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The March 25, 2011 edition of the HR Compliance Law Bulletin featured a quote from Carr Maloney attorney Thomas L. McCally. The article discussed return-to-work policies and Mr. McCally’s citation focused on the importance of employers understanding the regulations in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For the full text of the article, click here.
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Tina Maiolo will present an online CLE for Lawline.com on Health Care Reform. The nationwide videocast will air live on June 6.
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Carr Maloney attorney Tina Maiolo was quoted in the ASTA Network Magazine on properly classifying workers, particularly independent contractors, to avoid future IRS issues. To read the full text of the article please click here.
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On March 31st, Jan Simonsen and Thomas McCally presented at the National Retail Federation Committee on Employment Law Conference in Long Boat Key, Florida. Their topic was Workplace Violence Happens – A Review of Legal, Liability and Other Issues Impacting Retailers and Restaurants.
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On April 13th, Jan Simonsen presented at the Retail Industry Leaders Association Loss Prevention Conference in Orlando, Florida. Her topic was ORC Investigations: Mitigating Legal Risks.
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Carr Maloney is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Francis was nominated to serve as a Director-at-Large with the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys. Elizabeth started her three year term in October 2010.
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Juan Sempertegui was elected Vice President of External Affairs of the Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia for the 2011 term. He will coordinate HBA's public relations and other external matters. Juan has been a member of HBA for three years and previously served as the Co-Chair of HBA's Social and Special Events Committee. Juan and Carr Maloney P.C, working in conjunction with HBA, sponsored a panel on how to prevent malpractice claims and bar complaints.
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Kelly Lippincott, a products liability and insurance coverage attorney with Carr Maloney, has been elected as a Member of the firm.
Lippincott, whose practice areas also include professional and general liability, civil litigation and employment and labor law, has been with Carr Maloney since 2006.
Lippincott offers her clients the invaluable perspective of having experience both as a plaintiffs’ attorney and a defense attorney. She currently serves as Chair of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys Professional Liability Section.
Lippincott received a Bachelor of Science degree from Drew University and her Juris Doctor from The American University.
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The January 2011 Employment Law Strategist featured the article “Providing Leave as an Accommodation Under the ADA” by Tina M. Maiolo and Alexander M. Gormley of Carr Maloney P.C. To read the full text of the article, please click here.
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Tina Maiolo will present How to Bring Foreign Workers to the U.S. on January 13, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET. In this webinar, Tina Maiolo will help to educate employers on how to efficiently get foreign workers to the U.S. without delays caused by denied visas. Register and view the webinar at: http://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/24563
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Paul Maloney has been admitted as a Fellow to the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in America. Maloney is a litigation attorney with the mid-Atlantic law firm Carr Maloney. His practice areas include products liability, professional liability and commercial litigation. Fellowship in the College is extended only by invitation to experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. Membership can never be more than 1 percent of the total lawyer population of any state or province.
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Carr Maloney is proud to announce that Tina M. Maiolo, Member, has been selected as one of three Wise Women honored by the National Organization of Italian American Women in the D.C. area. Each year the National Organization of Italian American Women (NOIAW) selects three women who have excelled in their respective professional fields to be recognized for their accomplishments at an annual Epiphany celebration. This year’s celebration will take place on January 12, 2011 at Carmine’s Washington, DC. Tina is honored to join this distinguished group of esteemed Wise Women.
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On November 18, 2010, Dennis Quinn will present a seminar entitled "How to Avoid Legal Malpractice claims and Bar Complaints" at Beveridge & Diamond PC,
1350 I Street NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The seminar is sponsored by the Hispanic Bar Association of D.C., the American Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists and the Latino/a Alumni Association of the Washington College of Law. Carr Maloney attorney Juan Sempertegui, Co-Chair of the Social and Special Events Committee of the Hispanic Bar Association, organized the event.
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Mariana Bravo has received an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating possible. Martindale's lawyer ratings serve as an objective indicator that a lawyer has the highest ethical standards and professional ability.
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William J. Carter, Mariana D. Bravo and Matthew D. Berkowitz authored an article published in Business Insurance about an insurer’s reservation of rights to recover its costs if it is determined the policy does not cover a claim. To read the full text of the article, please click here.
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Tom McCally will conduct an Employment Law seminar for AH&T Insurance Brokers on November 17 in McLean, Virginia. The presentation will include a discussion of US and international employment issues.
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Dennis Quinn was sworn in as the President of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys on October 14, 2010 at the VADA's annual meeting in Hot Springs, Virginia. Dennis been a VADA member for 10 years and previously served as Secretary, Treasurer and President-Elect.
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Jim Steele was sworn in as the President of the D.C. Defense Lawyers Association for 2010 - 2011 during their annual convention October 7 - 10, 2010. Jim has been a member of the organization for more than 10 years and previously served as the Vice President and Secretary.
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On September 29th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., Carr Maloney attorneys Dennis Quinn and Elizabeth Francis will lead a course entitled “Avoiding Malpractice and Bar Complaints 2010” as part of the D.C. Bar Continuing Legal Education Program. Attendees will learn steps they can take to lower their risk of bar and malpractice claims. The course will also teach participants how to avoid conflicts when choosing cases as well as how to effectively work with clients and client trust funds in accordance with ethics rules in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. The course will be held at the D.C. Bar Conference Center at 1101 K Street, N.W. To find out more about the course, visit www.dcbar.org/cle.
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Tina Maiolo will present a webinar on May 13, 2010 on behalf of the Council on Education in Management. The webinar, Avoiding Costly Liability for Misclassifying Employees as Independent Contractors, will provide employers with the information they need to accurately and appropriately determine whether the individual they hire is actually an employee or an independent contractor and to avoid unnecessary and costly penalties that are assessed for misclassification. To register for this seminar please visit www.counciloned.com.
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Jan Simonsen and Thomas McCally presented a corporate designee deposition seminar to the National Council of Chain Restaurants at the National Retail Federation on April 15.
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On March 9, 2010 Jan Simonsen will present a seminar on behalf of the D.C. Bar on litigating wrongful death and survival actions in D.C. courts. The program will focus on the statutory basis for those claims, and the issues that frequently arise in prosecuting and defending them. She will be joined by The Honorable A. Franklin Burgess, Jr., Superior Court Judge, and Gerard E. Mitchell of Stein Mitchell & Muse. For registration information please click here.
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Tom McCally will present an employment law seminar on February 25th in Northern Virginia on behalf of Monitor Insurance Company for Insurance brokers and agents. The seminar has been approved by the Virginia Insurance Commission for 2 credits of Continuing Education. To read more about the seminar please click here.
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Tina Maiolo will present a webinar on February 16, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. on important employment law reform in light of the aggressive agenda of both the White House and Congress. BrightTALK is sponsoring this free webinar and will provide on-demand access for anyone that wants to view it at a later time. For registration information and on-demand access please click here.
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Kevin Murphy authored the article A Survey of Liability "Hot Spots" for CPAs for the Fall 2009 ABA Professionals', Officers' and Directors' Liability Committee Newsletter. To read the full text of the article please click here.
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Allie M. Wright is blogging for the website Generation J.D. about her experiences as a young attorney working and networking in the Metropolitan Washington DC area. Allie is one of seven bloggers for the website, which is affiliated with The Daily Record. To read more about Allie's experiences please visit the Generation J.D. site.
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On October 30, 2009 Dennis Quinn became President-elect of the Virginia Associate of Defense Attorneys. Dennis will serve in that role until October 2010, when he will automatically become President of the VADA.
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On November 4 Carr Maloney will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with a reception at The University Club of Washington, DC. The firm, founded by Lawrence E. Carr, Jr. in 1984, uses its attorneys’ combined experience to meet its clients’ needs and goals. The firm’s diverse areas of practice include appellate law, business law, commercial litigation, civil rights, complex litigation, toxic and mass tort, professional liability, employment and labor law, trusts and estates litigation, construction and insurance coverage. For the full press release, please click here.
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Jan Simonsen has been named one of Washington DC's Best Lawyers in Personal Injury Litigation by the Washington Post. Washington DC's Best Lawyers 2010 Edition, a special magazine insert in the Post, was issued on October 30, 2009.
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Tina Maiolo and her work with the Italian Embassy was featured in the October 2009 edition of the ABA Journal. To read the full article please click here.
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Andrew Morris was profiled in National Law Journal on September 28, 2009 about his move to Carr Maloney PC. To read the full text of the article please click here.
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Paul Maloney is featured in the Georgetown Prep Alumni September e-newsletter. Paul will be inducted into the Prep Athletic Hall of Fame at a dinner on October 30. To read the full text of the article please click here.
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On October 30, 2009 Dennis Quinn, along with Kathryn Montgomery, Assistant Bar Counsel for the Virginia State Bar, will present Keeping your Professional Clients out of Jail at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys in Chantilly, Virginia.
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On October 1, 2009 Dennis Quinn and Elizabeth Francis, along with Julia Porter, Senior Assistant Bar Counsel, will present a seminar entitled “Avoiding Legal Malpractice and Bar Complaints.” The course will offer daily practice and risk management techniques to reduce the possibility of bar complaints and legal malpractice claims. The course is sponsored by the D.C. Bar Courts, Lawyers and the Administration of Section and the Litigation Section. The program is from 6 to 9:15 p.m. at the D.C. Bar Conference Center at 1101 K Street, NW.
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The Maryland Bar Journal published an article authored by Kevin Murphy in the September 2009 edition. Trust Wars - Clashes Between Trustees and Beneficiaries examines the rising popularity of trusts and the increase in trust disputes and litigation in Maryland. To read the full text of the article please click here.
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BNA, Inc. published an article written by Jan Simonsen, Ali Beydoun and Kelly Lippincott on the new federal recall requirements in the Product Safety & Liability Reporter. The article outlines the new safety standards for manufacturers and retailers now that the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 is effective. To read the full text of the article please click here.
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Tina M. Maiolo's article, Complying With the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, was recently published by Workforce Management's online site, Workforce.com. The article outlines important steps that employers must take in order to comply with this new federal statute to avoid genetic discrimination claims. To read the full text of the article please click here.
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Thomas McCally was interviewed by Herbert J. Cohenof Executive Leaders Radio regarding the practice of law in Washington, DC. Use the Flash audio player below to listen.
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Dennis J. Quinn, Elizabeth A. Francis, and Patricia H. Beall recently completed the 2009 Summary Of Legal Malpractice Case Law In DC, VA & MD. This book summarizes the law of legal malpractice in the three jurisdictions, grouping the cases into the following categories: elements of legal malpractice, standard of care, statute of limitations, liability to third parties/standing, damages, and miscellaneous cases. This document also lists several reference sources, such as legal malpractice treatises, ALR annotations and other sources. For a copy of this document or if you have any questions please contact Dennis Quinn, Elizabeth Francis, or Patricia H. Beall.
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On June 11, 2009 Dennis Quinn presented The Increasing Use of the Rules of Professional Conduct as the de Facto Standard of Care in Legal Malpractices Cases at the OneBeacon Professional Partners Panel Counsel Conference in Las Vegas.
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CPA Magazine published an article authored by Kevin M. Murphy and Andrew J. Morris on May 29, 2009. Seven Defensive Steps to Avoiding Accounting Malpractice Claims describes practices that accounting firms should follow to avoid litigation or minimize its impact. To read the full text of the article, please click here.
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Carr Maloney is proudly sponsoring the St. Joseph's Italian festival in Richmond, Virginia on June 13 and 14, 2009. Carr Maloney is a strong supporter of the Italian and Italian-American communities throughout the United States and is thrilled to be associated with this great function. For more information about the festival, please go to: http://www.sjfestival.com/entertainment.htm.
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Securities Law 360 published an article authored by Andrew J. Morris on May 20, 2009 regarding an analysis of the Supreme Court's decision in Tellabs v. Makor Issues & Rights Ltd. To read the full text of the article, Some Insights Into the Effect of Tellabs, please click here.
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The Embassy of Italy in Washington, D.C. has certified Tina Maiolo as its official referral contact concerning requests for legal aid that the embassy receives from its constituency. The certification was formalized by Giovanni Castellaneta, the Italian ambassador to the United States. Tina is the only attorney in the United States to receive certification of this kind.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C, the Consulate General of Italy has offices in cities across the U.S., including New York, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Denver and Los Angeles. In addition to serving as a political, cultural and economic bridge between Italy and the U.S., the organization assists individuals with a wide range of matters, from deportation issues to citizenship requests to background on starting a business. The Italian Embassy receives regular requests from individuals for legal assistance, and chose to certify Tina based on her experience, legal acumen and strong dedication to the Italian-American community.
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Tina M. Maiolo was quoted by the National Law Journal on April 13, 2009 regarding the rising number of defamation lawsuits against employers. To read the full text of the article, please click here.
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On June 16, 2009, Jan Simonsen will present a seminar on, “Mitigation and Litigation Best Practices: Learn how to Avoid Civil Liability in the Loss Prevention Arena” at the National Retail Federation’s annual Loss Prevention Convention in Los Angeles.
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