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10/16/2026

Lawsuits involving government entities can raise additional questions when claims are also brought against individual officials. Butler Snow attorney JR Johnson discusses the legal considerations surrounding these claims and the protections that may apply to government officials in our latest BizLitNews blog. Read more:

The State of Texas signed a ten-year lease for office space. When the State later terminated the lease and stopped paying rent, the landlord sued for breach of contract. In an ordinary commercial dispute, that would be an obv ...

10/16/2026

Butler Snow LLP attorney Eric Hudson will serve as a panelist at the American Bar Association’s 2026 Class Actions National Institute, October 29-30 at Caesars Palace.
Eric will join the panel, “From Agreement to Approval,” for a timely discussion on heightened judicial scrutiny of class action settlements, including AI-driven tools, data integrity, disclosure and the evolving approval process.
The annual institute brings together leading litigators, in-house counsel, professors and judges to explore recent developments in class action law, Supreme Court rulings, trial techniques and best practices for litigating and resolving class actions https://bit.ly/4hXi1Mo

Butler Snow attorney Eric Hudson will serve as a panelist at the American Bar Association’s 2026 Class Actions National Institute, taking place October 29-30 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Hudson will participate in the pane ...

10/15/2026

Butler Snow LLP attorneys Ashley Wicks and Precious Thompson were honored to join client Metropolitan Bar & Grill for the ribbon cutting and grand opening of M2Go, its new standalone restaurant on the campus of Jackson State University. We congratulate the Metropolitan team on this exciting expansion and wish them continued success.

10/14/2026

What does it take to stay focused and work smarter? On October 15, Butler Snow LLP attorney Ashley Wicks will join the Women's Foundation of Mississippi's 2026 Thrive@Work conference to share practical, real-world strategies she uses every day to maximize focus and effectiveness.

10/13/2026

Congratulations to Butler Snow attorney Kenny Gardner on his selection as a 2026 SCBIZ Emerging Leaders Under 40 honoree. The statewide recognition program honors exceptional young professionals who are driving business success, innovation, and meaningful community impact across South Carolina. Read more:

Butler Snow is pleased to announce that Kenny Gardner, an attorney in the firm’s Charleston, South Carolina, office, has been selected as a 2026 SCBIZ Emerging Leaders Under 40 honoree. The statewide recognition program honor ...

10/07/2026

In our latest post, Butler Snow LLP attorneys Benjamin Mitchell and Matthew Sitton discuss the practical questions healthcare executives should ask before signing an AI vendor agreement. From data rights and HIPAA compliance to vendor obligations, pricing structures, risk allocation, and exit planning, they outline a roadmap for evaluating AI contracts and avoiding costly surprises down the road.

Healthcare organizations are buying more AI tools to handle everyday business tasks. These tools can help with scheduling, patient intake, billing, claims, records, and other office work. They can save time and reduce work fo ...

10/05/2026

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has adopted amendments to its Aquatic Resource Alteration Permit regulations. In our latest blog, Butler Snow attorneys summarize key updates related to isolated wetlands, permitting requirements, and construction-related exemptions. Read more from J.W. Luna, Hart Knight and Tim Roth here:

On June 16, the Tennessee Board of Water Quality, Oil and Gas (“Board”) formally adopted proposed amendments to the State’s Aquatic Resource Alteration Permit (“ARAP”) rules, codified at Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-40-07. ...

10/02/2026

A new California law may reshape website privacy litigation. In our latest BizLitNews blog, Butler Snow attorney Melody McAnally explains how SB 690 curtails certain private C**A claims and what businesses should consider moving forward. Read more:

Businesses operating websites and mobile applications have faced a growing wave of lawsuits under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (C**A), a 1967 statute enacted long before the modern internet. Plaintiffs increasingly ...

10/02/2026

Butler Snow attorney J.R. Johnson will serve as a guest speaker at the Professional Advocacy Association of Texas and Texas State University Public Policy and Advocacy Program on October 24. He will participate in a panel discussion titled “Ethics and Reputation in a Career of Advocacy.” Read more: https://bit.ly/4AHrtfx

Butler Snow attorney J.R. Johnson will serve as a guest speaker at the Professional Advocacy Association of Texas (PAAT) and Texas State University Public Policy and Advocacy Program on October 24, 2026. Johnson will particip ...

09/30/2026

Butler Snow attorney Michael Hewes recently served on the faculty of the International Association of Defense Counsel 2026 Trial Academy, held August 1-7 at the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law in Columbia, South Carolina.

As a faculty member, Michael provided instruction and mentorship to attorneys participating in the week-long program, helping them strengthen trial advocacy and courtroom skills through hands-on training and mock trial exercises.

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Butler Snow attorney Michael B. Hewes recently served on the faculty of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) 2026 Trial Academy, held August 1-7 at the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of ...