Smith Hulsey & Busey has hired attorney Taylor Hainley as an associate in the firm, effective March 17. Hainley will focus her practice on real estate law, advising developers, investors, lenders and business users in the acquisition, development, financing, sale and leasing throughout the Southeast. “We are excited to welcome Taylor to our team. Her […]
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Smith Hulsey & Busey Closes $1.1B in M&A Deals, Financings in 2024
Smith Hulsey & Busey’s mergers and acquisitions practice enjoyed a strong 2024, closing transactions totaling $1.12 billion in value. The Jacksonville-based firm represented buyers, sellers and investors in 52 mergers, acquisitions and investment transactions and eight financings. Shareholder Steve Moore leads the firm’s mergers and acquisitions team, which includes managing partner Dick Lewis , shareholders […]
Read moreSmith Hulsey Promotes Brandon Cook to Shareholder
Smith Hulsey & Busey has named attorney Brandon A. Cook a shareholder in the firm, effective January 1, 2025. He first joined SHB in 2018.
Read moreCorporate Transparency Act Updates
The ruling, issued by Judge Amos L. Mazzant, came in response to a lawsuit filed in May 2024, where plaintiffs argued that Congress exceeded its constitutional authority in passing the CTA. In a detailed 79-page order, the Court found that the plaintiffs were likely to succeed in their claims and extended the injunction nationwide, even though the plaintiffs initially sought relief only for themselves and their members.
Read moreGrowth of Women’s Sports Creates a Path for Gender Parity
Women’s elite sports globally will drive $1.28 billion in revenue in 2024, the first time the women’s sector has surpassed the billion-dollar benchmark. Despite the recent growth and promising future, however, the women’s game must overcome many challenges before achieving true equality with men.
Read moreEarl Googe Publishes Article on Physician Discipline Process with AHLA Health Law Weekly
Googe offers informed guidance on how medical staff leadership should approach choosing outside counsel to serve in two critical distinct roles, advocate and hearing officer, when navigating the physician discipline process.
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