Blog PostThe Wild West of name, image, and likeness: College athletics series round-upA round-up of the 9-part series "the Wild West of name, image, and likeness," which offers insight on navigating NIL laws within college athletics.
Blog PostArtificial Intelligence—What it means for the future of lawLegal professionals are discovering that artificial intelligence is more than just a tech buzzword—it’s becoming a practical tool for saving time, improving accuracy, and delivering better results for clients.
AlertTax Update: Changes to Section 1202 provide new opportunities for qualified small business stockWhen President Donald Trump signed what is commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Tax Act) into law on July 4, 2025, it ushered in a number of tax changes. McDonald Hopkins’ tax attorneys are analyzing the language of the legislation and are preparing detailed guidance on how these changes may affect our clients and what actions may be required.
Recent News & Legal Updates
- NewsBlair Dawson and Dominic Paluzzi selected to Cybersecurity Docket's Incident Response Elite for 2026
McDonald Hopkins is proud to congratulate Dominic Paluzzi and Blair Dawson on their selection to Cybersecurity Docket's Incident Response Elite for 2026.
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McDonald Hopkins is honored to be named as 'highly commended' in Intelligent Insurer’s Cyber Insurance Awards USA 2026 'Cyber Law Firm of the Year' category. The award highlight the exceptional work of our national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity practice in the cyber insurance market and our commitment to driving forward innovation.
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When acquiring a business that operates under a franchise agreement, the franchise relationship introduces a third party — the franchisor — whose rights, approvals, and ongoing requirements can fundamentally shape the value and viability of the acquisition. This article examines five critical areas of franchise due diligence that every buyer should address before closing on the purchase of a franchisee.
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McDonald Hopkins is proud to announce the addition of Gregory Watkins to the firm. Greg is a Member in the Business Department and the Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Group, where he advises clients on complex business transactions and day-to-day operations.
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In this episode of Legal Diagnosis, hosts Elizabeth Sullivan and Emily Johnson discuss the hot topics they expect will be at the forefront of the 2026 Executive War College at the end of the month.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently extended the application deadline for participating in the Advancing Chronic Care Model with Effective, Scalable Solutions (ACCESS) Model to May 15, 2026.The ACCESS Model will offer potential opportunities for healthcare providers and related organizations to complement their services and improve health outcomes by coordinating and managing care for patients with chronic conditions under outcome-based payment structures
