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February 2023 Blog Archive

3rd Circuit Knocks J&J's 'Texas Two-Step' Bankruptcy 2 Steps Back
3rd Circuit Knocks J&J's 'Texas Two-Step' Bankruptcy 2 Steps Back This procedural maneuver, unique to Texas, permits corporations to split into two new companies, one that holds only mass-tort related liabilities (in J&J’s case all talc-related liabilities) and another that holds non-talc assets and liabilities." Read More
By Lance A. Harke (lharke@uww-adr.com)

SWS Law Firm Managing Partner Steve Sands Becomes Full-Time UWWM Mediator/Arbitrator
SWS Law Firm Managing Partner Steve Sands Becomes Full-Time UWWM Mediator/Arbitrator ORMOND BEACH. FL. (February 20, 2023) – Steven L. Sands has begun to mediate as part of Upchurch Watson White & Max’s distinguished panel of neutrals. He is based in Central Florida, but, like all UWWM mediators, is available in person or by Zoom. He... Read More

Retired Mediator Dick Graham Will Get Statue in Daytona Esplanade Soon to be unveiled: A bust honoring Dick Graham, a mediator with our group until his recent retirement. "A longtime colleague and friend of Mr. Graham, John Upchurch, (said). 'Richard Graham is a gifted lawyer, yet one of the most humble men I’ve kn... Read More
By Charles Guarria cguarria@hometownnewsmediagroup.com

Kent Sands Now a Full-Time Mediator/Arbitrator With Upchurch Watson White & Max ORMOND BEACH. Fla. (February 15, 2023) – Kenton V. Sands, a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator, has become a full-time neutral with Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group. He has been representing bot... Read More