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ALFA International is the premier network of independent law firms. Founded in 1980, ALFA International was the first and continues to be one of the largest and strongest legal networks. We have 150 members firms throughout the world. firms maintain offices in 95 of the 100 largest metropolitan areas. Our 70 international firms are located throughout Europe, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Africa, Canada, Mexico and South America.

06/18/2026

ALFA International's CEO Jessica Zaroski Bauer headed to the West Coast this week for another round of impactful CEO Visits.

She met with excellent turnout at member firms Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP (Portland, OR) and Matheny Sears Linkert & Jaime, LLP (Sacramento, CA) where she led discussions on succession planning and highlighted the benefits and opportunities available through the ALFAI network.

Thank you to both firms for the warm welcome and for driving a high standard of excellence across the network!

06/17/2026

Sheila Kerwin and Kelly Magnus from Nilan Johnson Lewis PA (Minnesota & South Dakota) have published an article discussing the unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, issued on May 14, 2026, that held freight brokers can be sued under state negligent-hiring law when they select motor carriers with documented safety deficiencies. The ruling removes a federal preemption defense that the brokerage industry has relied on for years and has immediate implications for the transportation and logistics sector. Read MORE: https://bit.ly/4upfI96

06/16/2026

Mayer LLP, ALFAI’s member firm in Houston, TX, secures appellate victory in a cross-border transportation case involving a bus collision in Mexico involving Texas plaintiffs and a related U.S.-based transportation company. The court found no evidence that the Mexican company was “at home” in Texas and rejected arguments that the companies operated as alter egos. It also concluded there was no substantial connection between the company’s Texas-related contacts and the claims arising from the collision in Mexico. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Qrp1rb

06/15/2026

ALFA International’s member, Eddy Hayes from Leake Andersson, has been selected for the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) Binational Panel Roster for the 2026–2027 Term. This roster plays a critical role in resolving complex international trade disputes between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Congratulations! https://bit.ly/3PU9QGS

06/11/2026

Omar Zerafa from Zerafa Advocates, ALFAI’s member firm in Malta, publishes an article discussing the Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) position paper, examining an innovative application of distributed ledger technology (“DLT”) within the investment funds industry, which includes the possibility of using tokenised fund units as collateral in financing arrangements. Read more: https://www.alfainternational.com/publications_news/zerafa-advocates-valletta-malta-article-tokenised-fund-units-as-collateral-a-new-step-in-maltas-regulated-digital-finance-ecosystem/

06/10/2026

ALFA International is pleased to highlight MMD Forensic Accountants as its Gold Sponsor Spotlight this month. MDD Forensic Accountants is a leading forensic accounting firm specializing in providing economic damage quantification assessments for its clients. To learn more about the company, visit their website https://bit.ly/4onb8XI or click here: https://bit.ly/4vHiojy

06/09/2026

Thomas V. McCarron from Semmes, Bowen & Semmes, ALFAI’s member firm in Baltimore, MD, authored an article, originally published in The Daily Record, which examines a series of recent legislative actions in Maryland that significantly curtail municipal control over land use—particularly in the areas of renewable energy development, housing policy, and public safety regulation. The article highlights a broader shift toward statewide uniformity and accelerated development, raising important questions for local governments navigating a rapidly evolving legal landscape. Read more: https://www.alfainternational.com/publications_news/semmes-bowen-semmes-baltimore-md-article-md-general-assembly-limits-local-zoning-authority-on-energy-housing/

06/08/2026

The 2026 Seminar wrapped up last Friday. Aside from gaining valuable insights, attendees were treated to an array of entertaining networking events, including a sunset dinner at the Myrtle & Rose Rooftop Garden, a lively celebration at Savannah Smiles Dueling Piano Bar, a Savannah Scavenger Hunt and a dinner at Olde Pink House.

It was a memorable finish to an incredibly successful seminar! A huge thank you to the 2026 Program Chair, Christopher Page, from Young Moore and Henderson, P.A. (Raleigh, NC), and the Business Litigation Practice Group Chair, John Osgathorpe, from Taylor Day Law (Jacksonville, FL), for putting on a spectacular seminar!

06/05/2026

Practice Group Seminar is in full swing in Savannah, Georgia!
The sessions center around this year’s theme, “Business Litigation at Midnight: Strategy and Judgment in the Garden of Good and Evil,” where the presenters explore how today's commercial litigators must navigate a complex world where technology, perception and strategy overlap, and how the best lawyers guide their clients through it.

The seminar perfectly balanced educational sessions with unique networking activities. The Women's Initiative hosted a networking event featuring a mixology tutorial, and some attendees toured the Savannah Bee Company’s Garden and Meadery to learn about sustainable beekeeping and mead-making. Cheers to Clementine Uwabera from Stafford Rosenbaum LLP for organizing an engaging Women’s Initiative event!

Jay Davis, Clement Rivers LLP, Jesse Conan, Becker, Glynn, Muffly, Chassin & Hosinski LLP, Kevin Holt, Gentry Locke, Robin Alperstein, Megan Stumph-Turner, Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC, Matthew Burke, Young Moore and Henderson P.A., Cody Cooper, Phillips Murrah P.C., Christin Krämer, Tiefenbacher, Brian Coolidge, Mayer LLP, Carlos Vera, Johnson & Bell, LTD, James Niehaus, Frantz Ward LLP, John Osgathorpe, Taylor, Day, Grimm & Boyd, Jennifer Pedevillano, Halloran Sage, Doug Halijan, Burch Porter, & Johnson, PLLC, Edward Hayes, Leake Andersson, Christopher Schaefer, Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC, Jessica Zaroski Bauer, Matthew Fisher, Alicha Grubb, Ross Maddalena, Merrick Hofstedt & Lindsey, P.S., Taylor McMahon, John Newcomer, Morris James LLP, Steve Schwartz, Brown & James, P.C., Stan Siegel, Nilan Johnson Lewis PA, Jordan Stern, Jay Thompson, Murphy & Grantland, P.A., Christopher Page, Young Moore & Henderson, P.A.

06/03/2026

Claudine Morgan, Partner, and associates Hannah Gornall and Daniel Staunton from Charles Russell Speechlys LLP, ALFAI’s member firm in the UK, published an article discussing the Supreme Court’s landmark decision that has resettled the limitation position for unfair prejudice by holding that no statutory limitation period applies to petitions under section 994 of the Companies Act 2006. The decision has several practical implications for directors and shareholders regarding section 994 petitions. Read more: https://www.alfainternational.com/publications_news/charles-russell-speechlys-llp-uk-france-bahrain-article-limitation-and-unfair-prejudice-petitions-the-legend-of-zedra/

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