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Thursday, March 30, 2023 7:30am to 9:00am Join the Atlanta Bar Association Criminal Law Section and SGR for a discussion about the trending prosecutorial tool of using a defendant’s rap lyrics as incriminating evidence in trial. Contintental breakfast provided. SPEAKERS Andrea Dennis Law Professor, University of Georgia Marissa Goldberg Partner, Findling Law Firm David Williams Supervisor, Special Prosecutions Bureau of the Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney’s Office Chris Timmons Knowles Gallant Timmons LLC LOCATION Smith Gambrell Russell 10th Floor Conference Room REGISTRATION Atlanta Bar Members Click Here Non-Atlanta Bar Members Click Here Please register by March 28. CLE available If…
Fraud
Theranos was a privately held corporation that claimed to have developed a breakthrough blood-testing technology that only required very small amounts of blood. The company raised nearly $700 million from venture capitalists and private investors, most of whom were ultra-wealthy, in private placements not registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). At its peak, Theranos was valued at approximately $10 billion. Eventually it was revealed that many of the claims made by Theranos and Ms. Holmes about its technology and business were false. The SEC brought a civil action against Theranos and Ms. Holmes under the anti-fraud provisions of federal securities laws, which was subsequently settled. The Justice Department then brought an 11-count criminal indictment against Ms. Holmes for wire fraud and conspiracy, among other charges. Based on the same conduct as the SEC’s civil action, in January 2022 a jury convicted Ms. Holmes of three counts of investor-related wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to defraud investors; the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on the remaining charges.
White Collar Crimes
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Theft
Money Laundering
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Internet Crimes

Business and Corporate Law

Corporate Law
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Business Disputes
Smith Gambrell Russell is a member of TerraLex, one of the largest and most selective global law firm networks. TerraLex members are leading business law firms in their countries with strong local practices and connections. They are experienced in working with international clients on cross-border matters. TerraLex firms are high-value providers. TerraLex has more than 155 member firms in 100 countries comprising more than 17,000 lawyers.
Business Transactions
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP has an active practice in virtually all areas of commercial financing (secured and unsecured) including factoring, asset-based lending, securitizations, capital and operating leases SGR also handles commercial transactions including manufacturing, distribution and sales contracts, letters of credit and bulk transfers.
Trade Secrets
Intellectual Property
Scott Woldow is a partner in the IP Practice, leader of the Trademark Practice Group, and managing director of SGR’s Washington, D.C. office. He specializes in counseling clients with regard to IP matters, prosecuting applications to register trademarks and service marks worldwide, maintenance of existing trademark and service mark registrations worldwide, trademark clearance opinions, advice concerning infringement, opposition, and cancellation issues, representation of clients before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, consent agreements, settlement agreements, and intellectual property litigation. A Chambers USA recognized attorney, Mr. Woldow is a sought-after speaker on trademark issues worldwide and active in several IP organizations.
Antitrust

Employment Discrimination
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Real Estate Litigation
Construction Litigation
The Construction Law Group of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP represents clients in all facets of the industry, including public and private owners, developers, design professionals, engineers, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and surety companies.
Real Estate Transactions
Serving the Firm’s clients in the real estate industry and also those engaged in real estate transactions incidental to other businesses, the real estate attorneys have a broad base of experience in meeting our clients’ needs relating to acquisitions, investments, development, financing, construction, ownership, management, leasing, timber and dispositions of various types of commercial real estate, and all aspects of residential properties including condominiums and cooperatives, and the conversion process.
Land Use and Zoning
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Since its inception, we have been active in the AVLF Saturday Lawyer’s Program. Attorneys who participate, volunteer on Saturdays to screen and meet with clients in cases involving wage claims, landlord-tenant disputes, debt relief, contract issues and other matters. Our lawyers find this program deeply satisfying, as they really enjoy making a difference in the lives of such appreciative clients in need.
Condominium Law
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Immigration Law

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Green Cards
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Medical Malpractice
A retired Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice, Justice Sears is now a partner in SGR’s Litigation Practice and serves on the Firm’s executive committee. Since returning to private practice, she has concentrated on prosecuting appeals in the state and federal courts in jurisdictions across the United States. Justice Sears is also a trusted advisor to executives and institutions that face misconduct allegations, where she works with them to prepare and respond to claims, develop strategies to minimize legal exposure, and move swiftly to protect their reputations. Justice Sears defends businesses in a wide range of product liability, business torts, medical malpractice, employment, contract, and other commercial disputes.

Trusts and Estates

Estate Planning
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Trusts
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Bankruptcy
Tennessee law requires that we inform you that this is an advertisement. Certifications of Specialization are available to Tennessee attorneys in all areas of practice relating to or included in the areas of Civil Trial, Criminal Trial, Business Bankruptcy, Consumer Bankruptcy, Creditor’s Rights, Medical Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, Accounting Malpractice, Elder Law, Estate Planning and Family Law. Listing of related or included practice areas herein does not constitute or imply a representation of certification of specialization.
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Learn the latest on Corporations, LLC’s, Partnerships and Tax Savings CLE with this convenient, telephonic seminar. 90-Minute, Telephonic Seminar Noon-1:30 PM (Eastern Time) Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 Benefits: Covid-19 and tax developments have generated an unprecedented need for attorneys to provide counsel on choice of entity tax planning, tax savings and forming corporations, partnerships, & LLC’s. In particular, attorneys must be fluent on protecting the assets of shareholders & owners, strategies to minimize subsequent litigation, LLC agreements, alternative entities, business divorce, & dissolution. For more information and to register, click here.

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