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In the Supreme Court’s ruling in Axon Enterprises vs. FTC, the Court ruled that when a federal agency’s action against a regulated person or entity is so unauthorized and abusive that the proceeding itself is the injury, you have a right to go into federal court and sue the agency to block the proceeding. Balch’s Pepper Crutcher explains this in a new video produced by the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, explaining how the ruling enables companies to take federal agencies to court when they believe agency actions violate regulations, federal laws, or the U.S. Constitution. They are not limited to waiting for a bad outcome before appealing. Pepper is a partner in Balch’s Jackson office and General Counsel to the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. He advises and advocates for a wide range of Southeast U.S., private sector employers. #BalchLeads #MMA

We had a fantastic time at the Virginia Environmental Health & Safety Conference where industry leaders and regulatory experts gathered to share best practices and explore the impact of environmental, health, and safety regulations on the affordability and sustainability of Virginia’s economy. Balch’s Liz Williamson co-moderated a panel of representatives from the state’s regulatory agencies sharing insights into pending and proposed regulations affecting air, water, waste, recycling, climate change, land use, and permitting practices. Thank you to the Virginia Manufacturers Association for hosting the great conference! Liz is a partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office and a member of Balch’s Environmental & Natural Resources Practice. She routinely helps companies navigate evolving regulations, address judicial uncertainty, and maintain reliable facility operations. #BalchLeads #EnvironmentalHealth #ManufacturingSafety #ManufacturingLeaders Read more: https://direc.to/mnQD

Join Balch’s Steven Corhern October 9 in a live online course on “Advanced Insurance Bad Faith in Alabama,” presented by the National Business Institute (NBI, Inc.). During the CLE event, Steven will discuss institutional bad faith, covering topics such as industry standards, carrier compensation programs, claims handling, and relevant case law. Attendees will gain valuable insights and practical tips to enhance their bad faith litigation skills. If you can’t make the live version, an on-demand option will also be available. #BalchLeads #InsuranceLaw #BadFaithLitigation Read more: https://direc.to/mmva

Congratulations to Nth Cycle on the opening of its state-of-the-art refining system in Fairfield, Ohio! This is the first commercial production of Nickel Cobalt MHP from scrap in the nation, supporting an effort to fast track the supply of critical metals for the United States that can be used in the production of rechargeable lithium ion batteries. “We are honored to have the opportunity to support Nth Cycle as it opens this first-of-its-kind project in the U.S. to support the clean energy transition towards renewable energy sources and the critical role that battery storage technology will play in that evolution. Novel projects raise novel challenges, and we love working with clients like Nth Cycle who are not afraid to jump right in to find novel solutions.” – Jesse Unkenholz, Balch Partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s Energy Transactions & Acquisitions Practice 📸 L-R: Coleman Adams (Nth Cycle), Jesse Unkenholz, Guillermo Espiga (Nth Cycle) & Chris Thoron (Nth Cycle) at the ribbon cutting. #NthCycle #TeamBalch #EnergyLaw #Sustainability Read about Balch’s support for the project: https://direc.to/jvTi

Members of Balch’s Montgomery office learned critical life-saving skills in a Lunch & Learn focused on CPR, AED, and choking response training. Thank you to our special guest Allison Chandler, RN, for empowering our team to act confidently in emergency situations. With Restart a Heart Day coming up on October 16, it is the perfect reminder of how valuable this training can be! #TeamBalch #CPRTraining #RestartAHeartDay

Check out Patrick Krechowski’s new article in Jacksonville.com, where he highlights exciting developments and recent progress in transforming Jacksonville’s downtown and the ongoing efforts by the City and Downtown Investment Authority to maintain momentum for future growth. Patrick is a partner in Balch’s Jacksonville office and Chairman of the Downtown Investment Authority. He is past-Chairman of Urban Land Institute’s North Florida District Council. A member of the firm’s Real Estate Practice, Patrick has more than 25 years of experience in real estate, land use, environmental, governmental, administrative litigation, appeals and title insurance law. He is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in City, County and Local Government Law. At Balch, we are committed to serving the communities we live in, and Patrick's work as DIA Chairman reflects our dedication to making a positive impact. #BalchLeads #Jacksonville Read Patrick’s article: https://bit.ly/3BzfQ0c

Join us in welcoming eleven new associates to Balch! These talented attorneys will work across the firm’s footprint in our nationally recognized Corporate & Commercial, Environmental & Natural Resources, Estate Planning & Trusts, and Litigation Practices. ▪ Alyssa McGee Cook | Montgomery ▪ Hannah Elliott | Birmingham ▪ Joseph Hill | Montgomery ▪ Avery Lancaster | Birmingham ▪ Sam Thompson Lipp | Atlanta ▪ Kenadi Mitchell | Birmingham ▪ Lauryn Smith | Birmingham ▪ Luke Smith | Jackson ▪ Jack Surber | Birmingham ▪ Kayla My-Linh Tran | Jackson ▪ Arreyah Whitlock | Gulfport We are proud to have them on #TeamBalch! #BalchGrows #BalchLeads Read more about our new attorneys: https://direc.to/mmUV

Balch’s Pepper Crutcher is featured in a new video series by the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, examining the impact of the Chevron ruling on manufacturers and the business community. Pepper, a partner in our Jackson office and member of the Labor & Employment Litigation Practice, discusses how the Supreme Court's decision in Loper Bright v. Raimondo has transformed the landscape of federal agency administrative law and the shifts in judicial approaches since the ruling. #BalchLeads #MMA #SCOTUS #ChevronDoctrine Read more: https://direc.to/mkCj

We are honored to share that the firm has been named has been named a Top Performer and Compass Award winner by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), which recognizes law firms and corporations that show a continuous commitment to building a more inclusive legal profession. This recognition marks our third consecutive year of being honored with the Compass Award for our steadfast commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion within the legal profession. The Top Performer award recognizes those organizations who are most engaged with LCLD’s programs and activities throughout the year. LCLD is composed of more than 400 corporate chief legal officers and law firm managing partners - the leaders of the profession - who are committed to ensuring that all talent thrives, with the ultimate goal of building a more equitable and diverse legal profession. #BalchLeads #DEI #LCLD Read more about the award and the firm’s DE&I efforts here: https://direc.to/mkGV

Balch’s Steven Burns’ presentation, “Retirements, Renewables, Recycling: Solid Waste Issues for the Energy Transition,” was a hit at the Air & Waste Management Association’s (A&WMA) 2024 Southern Section Conference! Steven discussed the energy transition underway, diving into wind generation, solar generation, batteries, and other alternative energy sources, focusing on how changes to the generation mix will affect solid and hazardous waste management now and in the future. If you would like to talk more about the energy transition and its impact on solid and hazardous waste management, Steven is here to help. #BalchLeads #EnergyTransition ➡️ Swipe to see Steven pictured with his fellow members of the Board of Directors of the Alabama Chapter of the A&WMA Southern Section. More: https://direc.to/mhC8