Director Peter B. Ladig and Associate Vanessa R. Tiradentes attended the 22nd Annual Tulane Corporate Law Institute Conference sponsored by Tulane University Law School The conference was held in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 15-16, 2010.
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Bayard Sponsors the Spring Market Street Music Program Market Street Music provides noontime and festival concerts in Wilmington throughout the spring months.
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Bayard Recognized for 100% Participation by The Combined Campaign for Justice Bayard also donated to the campaign at the benefactor level.
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Bayard’s Douglas M. Hershman Named to Delaware Military Academy Board Law Firm’s EC Chairman Dedicated to Preparing Students for Life and Leadership
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Directors Neil Glassman and Ashley Stitzer attended the Meritas® Financial Services Meeting The conference was held at the Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas in February 2010.
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Bayard Plans to Go Red for Women on February 5, 2010 Bayard employees are raising awareness about heart disease in women by wearing red on February 5, 2010.
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Bayard Employees Contribute to United Way Employees pledge $1,250
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Bayard Attorneys Evan T. Miller and Vanessa R. Tiradentes Admitted to Delaware Bar Evan T. Miller concentrates his practice in the area of corporate bankruptcy and restructuring. Vanessa R. Tiradentes concentrates her practice on corporate and commercial litigation.
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Bayard’s Douglas M. Hershman Recognized by Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel magazine Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition will be published in May 2010.
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Bayard’s Douglas M. Hershman Elected a Life Director to Home Builders Association of Delaware The HBA/DE elects Life Directors based on service to the organization.
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Bayard Sponsors the University & Whist Club's Happy Hour with Frank Sinatra Event scheduled for January 15, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
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Bayard Sponsors the "Women Mean Business Summit: Together reaching our Potential" The event is hosted by the Delaware Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. It is scheduled for January 30, 2010.
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Bayard Attorney Richard D. Kirk attended the annual meeting of the past presidents of the Delaware State Bar Association. The purpose of this gathering is to let the current DSBA president and president-elect share ideas with their predecessors.
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Recent Delaware Corporate Decision: Brian T. Olson v. O. Andreas Halvorsen, David C. Ott, Viking Global Investors LP, Viking Global Partners LLC, Viking Global Performance LLC, and Viking Global Founders LLC C.A. No. 1884 (Del. Dec. 15, 2009) (Steele, C.J.)
Written by attorneys Peter B. Ladig and Vanessa R. Tiradentes. The full opinion is attached.
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Bayard Employees Donate to Toys for Tots $500 worth of toys were donated to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program through the Delaware Paralegal Association
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Bayard Acting as Counsel to the Official Committee of Equity Security Holders of Accuride Corporation and its Affiliated Debtors Bayard Attorneys Charlene D. Davis and Justin R. Alberto are involved in the representation.
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Bayard is acting as Delaware counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the in the Capmark Financial Group Chapter 11 case (09-13684) Neil B. Glassman leads the Bayard team consisting of Jamie L. Edmonson, GianClaudio Finizio, and Evan T. Miller.
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Bayard attorney Steven R. Director will present a lunchtime seminar to the Delaware Society of CPAs The seminar covers dealing with the Collection Division of the Internal Revenue Service including discussing offers in compromise, installment agreements, and penalty abatement requests.
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Bayard Sponsors the Holiday Party of the International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation, Delaware Chapter
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Bayard Announces Winners of 2009 Holiday Card Contest John DeLeon, a 13 year old student at The Pilot School, was awarded first place for his entry "Snow Globe."
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Bayard sponsors the opening reception at the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Winter Leadership Conference Director, Neil B. Glassman spoke on a panel and Senior Counsel, Jamie Edmonson recognized by ABI
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Bayard Sponsors the 2009 Delaware Trust Conference The conference was organized by the Delaware Bankers Association.
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Bayard Congratulates New Associates Bayard is pleased to announce that Evan T. Miller and Vanessa R. Tiradentes successfully passed the Delaware State Bar Examination.
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Working Together Can Potentially Reduce Local Organizations' Insurance Costs Article contributed by the Delaware Community Foundation.
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Bayard Attorneys Wilcox and Rocco present to the Homebuilders Association of Delaware The topic of the presentation was the Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act.
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Bayard attorney Michael J. Scali presented to a Vietnamese delegation of business people on September 22, 2009. The presentation was hosted by the Delaware chapter of the World Trade Centers Association.
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Bayard’s Charlene D. Davis Elected Chair of Bankruptcy Section, Delaware State Bar Association Bayard, P.A announced today that attorney Charlene D. Davis has been elected to Chair of the Bankruptcy Section of the Delaware State Bar Association. She previously served as Vice Chair of the Section.
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Bayard Donates Frisbees to American Heart Association’s Start! Wilmington Heart Walk, Promoting Healthy Exercise for Pet Owners Man’s Best Friend to Receive Frisbees at Walk, Encouraging Community Exercise in Fight Against Delaware’s No. 1 Killer, Cardiovascular Disease
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2009 Bayard Holiday Contest Bayard seeks a talented, local artist to help spread the message of goodwill this holiday season. The winner's submission will be displayed on the cover of Bayard's 2009 holiday card and will receive a $500 prize.
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Bayard sponsors DCIA Seminar; GianClaudio Finizio participates as a panel moderator Bayard is sponsoring the Delaware Captive Insurance Association's "Captives 101 Seminar" in Lewes, Delaware. GianClaudio Finizio will be participating as a panel moderator.
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Bayard Wins Delaware Supreme Court Ruling Bayard announced today that the Delaware Supreme Court ruled in favor of its client Preservation Delaware, Inc. in a significant land use decision.
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GianClaudio Finizio to participate Temple University School of Law's Italian/US Conference on current legal issues Finizio will participate in the session pertaining to Negotiating and Drafting International Contracts. The program runs from August 27, 2009 to August 30, 2009.
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Bayard Attorneys Named to 2010 Best Lawyers in America: Firm Ranks #1 in Delaware in both Administrative and Family Law Directors Curtis P. Bounds, Neil B. Glassman, and Richard D. Kirk have been named to the 2010 edition of Best Lawyers®, one of the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. As a firm, Bayard also ranked #1 in Delaware for both Administrative Law and Family Law in the newly released U.S. edition of the directory.
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Bayard attorneys attend ABI Mid-Atlantic Conference Neil Glassman served as a member of the Advisory Board and Jamie Edmonson spoke on a panel.
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Bayard’s Stephen B. Brauerman Elected Membership Chair of Federal Bar Association, Delaware Chapter Bayard announced today that Stephen B. Brauerman has been elected as Membership Chair of the Delaware Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. He will serve a two-year term.
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Bayard is acting as co-counsel to debtors, Butler Services International, Inc. and eight affiliates, in a chapter 11 case in the District of Delaware. Bayard is acting as co-counsel to debtors, Butler Services International, Inc. and eight affiliates, in a chapter 11 case in the District of Delaware. The case filed on June 1, 2009 and Bankruptcy Chief Judge Kevin Carey approved a sale of substantially all of the debtors’ assets on July 1, 2009.
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Delaware Chancery Court Rules In Favor of Bayard Client in Advancement and Indemnification Action. David Stockman, former member of Congress and director of the Office of Management and Budget from 1981 to 1985, represented by Peter B. Ladig and Steven B. Brauerman, recently obtained an opinion and order from the Court of Chancery finding that Mr. Stockman was entitled to advancement of the legal fees and expenses incurred in defending multiple lawsuits filed against him arising out of his service as a director and officer of Collins & Aikman Corporation ("C&A").
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Bayard Attorney Marla H. Norton Named to the Board of the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts (DCCA) Bayard announced today that Marla H. Norton has been named a member of the Board of Directors of the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts (DCCA) for a three-year term commencing August 1, 2009.
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Chambers USA 2009 Ranks Bayard Among Top Firms in Delaware: Bankruptcy, Real Estate, IP, Chancery and Corporate/ M&A Lawyers Recognized Bayard announced today that Chambers and Partners USA 2009 ranked six Bayard lawyers as leading practitioners in multiple practice areas in Delaware. The firm’s Bankruptcy and Restructuring, Intellectual Property, and Real Estate practices have also once again earned high marks in the 7th annual edition of the guide, a respected legal directory.
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Bayard Attorney Douglas M. Hershman Named to Delaware State Bar Association Executive Committee Bayard announced today that Douglas M. Hershman has been appointed to serve on the Delaware State Bar Association (DSBA) Executive Committee. Incoming DSBA President Benjamin Strauss named Hershman to the position, with a one-year term set to begin July 1, 2009.
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Bayard Attorneys Named 2009 Delaware Super Lawyers Bayard announced today that Charlene D. Davis and Douglas M. Hershman have been named Delaware Super Lawyers for the third consecutive year, in recognition of their work in bankruptcy & creditor/ debtor rights and real estate, respectively.
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Bayard’s Elizabeth A. Rocco Admitted to Pennsylvania Bar Bayard P.A., a Meritas® member law firm based in Wilmington Delaware, announced today that associate Elizabeth A. Rocco has been admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar effective May 1, 2009.
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Bayard’s Michael J. Scali Appointed to Meritas® Membership Committee Bayard P.A. announced today that the Meritas Executive Committee has selected Michael J. Scali to serve a one-year term on its Membership Committee effective immediately.
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Bayard’s Douglas M. Hershman Named a 2009 Super Lawyer by Corporate Counsel magazine Bayard announced today that Douglas M. Hershman, a director with the firm and Chair of its executive and marketing committees, has been named a 2009 Super Lawyer for the third year running, recognized for his achievements in the May issue of Corporate Counsel magazine.
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Bayard's Douglas M. Hershman Named Vice Chairman of the Delaware Better Business Bureau Bayard P.A. announced today that Douglas M. Hershman, a director with the firm and Chair of its executive and marketing committees, has been appointed as Vice Chairperson of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Delaware, the local arm of the national organization which sets and upholds high standards for fair and honest business behavior.
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Directors Dick Kirk and Ashley Stitzer attended the 24th Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference sponsored by the ABA’s Section of IP Law Directors Dick Kirk and Ashley Stitzer attended the 24th Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference sponsored by the ABA's Section of IP Law. The conference was held in Arlington, VA April 1-4, 2009.
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Senior Counsel, Jamie Edmonson, attended the 17th Annual Bankruptcy Battleground West sponsored by the American Bankruptcy Institute Senior Counsel, Jamie Edmonson, attended the 17th Annual Bankruptcy Battleground West sponsored by the American Bankruptcy Institute. The conference was held in Beverly Hills, CA on March 13, 2009.
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Bayard Attorneys Participate in the Delaware High School Mock Trial Tournament Three Bayard attorneys-Justin Alberto, Steve Brauerman, and Kara Swasey-participated in the Delaware High School Mock Trial Tournament held on February 27-28, 2009, at the New Castle County Courthouse in Wilmington, Delaware.
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Bayard Receives A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau Bayard P.A. is pleased to announce that it has received an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB), the highest rating a business can achieve.
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Delaware Today Names Bayard, P.A. Attorneys to Top Lawyers List We are please to announce that Curtis P. Bounds, Steven R. Director and Douglas M. Hershman have been selected by their professional peers at "Top Lawyers" in Delaware Today magazine in the practice areas of divorce, trusts & estates, and real estate, respectively.
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New Lawyers Join Bayard Bayard, P.A. announced today that it has added two new associates: Justin R. Alberto and Elizabeth A. Rocco. They expand the firm’s Bankruptcy and Business Entity and Commercial Transactions practice areas, respectively.
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Bayard Names Neil B. Glassman Chairman Bayard, P.A. is pleased to announce that Neil B. Glassman has been named Chairman of the firm. In addition, the firm has elected Charlene D. Davis as Vice Chairman; Douglas M. Hershman as President; Richard D. Kirk as Treasurer; and Peter B. Ladig as Secretary.
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Steven R. Director discusses Internal Revenue Code Section 2036 at the Delaware Tax Institute Seminar Steven R. Director gave a presentation on Code Section 2036 and related issues today at the Delaware Tax Institute Seminar on Current Developments, Planning Ideas, and Hot Topics.
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DE Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Subdivision in Land Use Dispute The National Association of Home Builders and the Home Builders Association of Delaware, represented by Douglas Hershman and Scott Wilcox of Bayard, P.A., recently collaborated with landowner Tony Ashburn & Sons, Inc. in successfully opposing a decision of the Kent County Regional Planning Commission rejecting Ashburn's subdivision application despite its compliance with all zoning and subdivision requirements. In a significant land use decision, the Delaware Supreme Court reversed the decision finding that the Commission had exceeded its authority and held that a subdivision plan which complies with the requirements of County Code must be approved, subject only to reasonable conditions which the County might also impose.
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Bayard Supports Variety Children's Charity Michael J. Scali , GianClaudio Finizio and Justin R. Alberto participated in the Delaware Division of Variety's 4th Annual Celebrity Bowling Charity Event at Pike Creek Lanes.
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Bayard Elects Michael J. Scali to Director Bayard, P.A. announced that Michael J. Scali has been elected a Director of the firm. Mr. Scali concentrates his practice in commercial lending, and commercial and residential real estate. He also advises clients in the areas of corporate formation and governance, alternative business entities, and commercial transactions.
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Bayard Employees Contribute to the United Way Campaign We are pleased to report that the members of Bayard pulled together to donate $1,335 to the United Way campaign this year.
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Scott G. Wilcox presented Basic Zoning Law Regulations and Principles and Common Ethical Pitfalls at the Real Estate Development Approval Process Seminar Scott G. Wilcox gave two presentations today at the Real Estate Development Approval Process Seminar. The first entitled, "Baisc Zoning Law regulations and Principles," and the second, "Common Ethical Pitfalls."
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Stephen Brauerman was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Young Impact Professionals Society On December 15, Stephen Brauerman was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Young Impact Professionals Society (YIPS).
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Steven R. Director discusses Estate and Asset Protection Planning with LLCs and Related Issues at the National Business Institute Seminar
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Jamie Edmonson Joins Bayard Bankruptcy lawyer Jamie L. Edmonson has joined Bayard as Senior Counsel. Edmonson focuses her practice in the areas of commercial bankruptcy, restructurings, insolvencies, liquidations, representation of debtors, statutory committees, lenders and asset purchasers.
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Scott G. Wilcox Discusses Construction Contracts at the Sterling Education Services, Inc. Seminar In his presentation, Scott discussed issues relating to bidding on public work, contract formation, recent legislation affecting contractors, and performance and mediation of the contract.
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Bayard Earns High Rankings Firm-wide in Chambers USA 2008 Six Bayard lawyers rank as leading practitioners in Delaware across multiple practice areas in Chambers USA 2008: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The firm’s Bankruptcy and Restructuring, Intellectual Property and Real Estate practices have also once again earned high marks in the 6th annual edition of Chambers USA, a respected legal directory compiled based on in-depth interviews with key in-house counsel and private practice attorneys.
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Bayard Welcomes Attorney GianClaudio Finizio Bayard, is pleased to welcome back to the firm GianClaudio (JC) Finizio, associate attorney. Finizio concentrates his practice counseling companies on mergers and acquisitions including assisting in structuring, negotiating and documenting transactions; general corporate and business law matters; corporate governance issues; and providing legal opinions on provisions of Delaware law relating to corporate transactions including debt and equity financings.
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Bayard Attorneys Named 2008 Super Lawyers Bayard is pleased to announce that three Bayard directors are recognized in the 2008 Delaware SuperLawyers. The 124 Delaware attorneys listed in the 2008 SuperLawyers represent approximately five percent of all practicing attorneys in the state of Delaware. Charlene D. Davis, Bankruptcy and Creditor and Debtor Rights; Douglas M. Hershman, Real Estate; and Jeffrey M. Schlerf, Bankruptcy and Creditor and Debtor Rights, Business Litigation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution were recognized as SuperLawyers.
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Bayard Attorney One of Eight Lawyers Selected For Meritas Leadership Institute Michael J. Scali, an attorney at Bayard is one of only eight attorneys selected to participate in the Meritas Leadership Institute. Scali also was elected Chairman of the group. Year-long program provides a forum for the further development of leadership skills and identifies future leaders of the Meritas alliance of attorneys.
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Bayard Attorney Admitted to Practice Law in Delaware and Pennsylvania Bayard announced today that firm associate Kara M. Swasey was admitted to practice law in both the State of Delaware and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in April, 2008
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Bayard Attorney Douglas M. Hershman Named to Executive Committee of the Delaware Better Business Bureau Douglas M. Hershman, a director of the firm and Chair of the Executive and Marketing Committees, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Better Business Bureau of Delaware.
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Bayard Attorney Michael Scali Named to Board of Directors of The Committee of 100 Attorney Michael J. Scali was named to the Board of Directors of The Committee of 100, a business organization committed to promoting responsible economic development in the State of Delaware.
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Two Bayard Attorneys Selected as The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 Bayard's Neil B. Glassman and Richard D. Kirk have been named to the 2008 edition of "The Best Lawyers in America."
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Three Bayard Attorneys Named Finalists to Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Lawyers in America” List Bayard is pleased to announce that Charlene Davis, Douglas Hershman and Jeffrey Schlerf have been named as finalists to Lawdragon's "500 Leading Lawyers in America" list.
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Bankruptcy and Transaction Lawyers Join Bayard Bayard announced today that two attorneys have joined the firm, expanding its capacity in the areas of bankruptcy law and transactions. Daniel O'Brien will focus on bankruptcy law and John Venskus will focus on transaction work.
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The Bayard Firm to Co-Sponsor Delaware Trust Conference The Bayard Firm is once again a co-sponsor the Delaware Trust Conference, hosted by The Delaware Bankers Association, Nov. 28-Nov. 30, 2007.
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Steven R. Director to Speak at Advanced LLC Issues Seminar Steven R. Director, a director at The Bayard Firm, is schedule to speak at a seminar sponsored by the National Business Institute (NBI) entitled "Advanced LLC Issues."
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Richard D. Kirk Presents at Annual “Bridge the Gap” Program On October 25 and 26, 2007, the Delaware Supreme Court and the Commission on Continuing Legal Education held the annual 'Bridge the Gap' program at Widener University School of Law for lawyers about to be admitted to the Delaware bar.
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Marla Hirshman Norton Speaks at DCIA Seminar on the Special Purpose Financial Captive Statute Marla H. Norton, a director at The Bayard Firm, recently spoke to an industry group about the recent amendments to the Delaware insurance code enabling the formation of special purpose financial captive insurance companies ("SPFCs").
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The Bayard Firm’s 50-Year History, Renewed Growth Mode Featured in Delaware Business Ledger Article The Bayard Firm’s “renewed growth mode” and its nearly 50 year history in the Wilmington legal community are the topic of a feature article in the July 5, 2007 issue of The Delaware Business Ledger.
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The Bayard Firm Retained as Counsel to Hancock Fabric's Equity Committee The Bayard Firm has been retained as Delaware bankruptcy counsel to the Official Committee of Equity Security Holders for Hancock Fabrics, Inc.
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Four Bayard Firm Attorneys Recognized by Chambers USA 2007
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The Bayard Firm Closes on a $9.75 Million Dollar Transaction The Bayard Firm's commercial real estate group recently represented a purchaser in the acquisition of a $9,750,000 mixed use retail and residential apartment complex.
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Four Attorneys from The Bayard Firm Named as Delaware Super Lawyers The Bayard Firm announced today that Philadelphia Magazine has designated four of its Directors as "Delaware Super Lawyers 2007".
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Charlene D. Davis Elected as Secretary of DSBA Bankruptcy Law Section Charlene D. Davis, a director in the firm's Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights Group, was recently elected to serve as Secretary of the Bankruptcy Section of the Delaware State Bar Association ("DSBA").
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The Bayard Firm Profiled in Delaware Law Weekly The April 18 issue of Delaware Law Weekly featured an article on The Bayard Firm, highlighting the firm's new leadership and recent additions to its practice groups.
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The Bayard Firm Welcomes Two New Litigation Lawyers The Bayard Firm announced today that Scott G. Wilcox and Stephen B. Brauerman have joined the firm's Business Litigation Group.
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Douglas M. Hershman and Michael J. Scali Host Food 4 Thought Presentation for NCCBOR Douglas M. Hershman, a director at The Bayard Firm, and Michael J. Scali, an associate at The Bayard Firm, hosted the March Food 4 Thought Presentation at the New Castle County Board of Realtors (NCCBOR) office located in Wilmington, Delaware.
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Bayard Firm Attorney Douglas M. Hershman Appointed Board Member of WEDCO & DCDC The Bayard Firm announced today that Douglas M. Hershman, a Director with the Firm and head of its real estate practice, will serve as a Board Member to the Wilmington Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO) and the Delaware Community Development Corporation (DCDC) with immediate effect.
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The Bayard Firm Elects Two New Directors The Bayard Firm announced today that attorneys Peter B. Ladig and Ashley B. Stitzer have been elected to Directors effective January 1, 2007. Both were previously associates with the firm.
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