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AAL Magazine Hutchison & Steffen featured in Attorney at Law Magazine
(05/20/2013)
Click here to view the digital issue of Attorney at Law Magazine highlighting Firm Associate Stephen Mayfield and Firm Partner Patricia Lee...

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130TeliaWilliams.jpg Firm Associate Telia Williams obtains significant victory in District Court, Family Support Division
(04/08/2013)
Telia Williams obtained a significant victory in a complex case before the District Court, Family Support Division, involving a question of international law. The District Attorney’s office argued that a civil contract between two unmarried persons in the Netherlands for alimony that was rendered to a judgment, is a “family support” order, and is enforceable against one of the parties—our client--in the United States pursuant to a reciprocal treaty between the two countries...

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c Orme new Firm Associate Chris Orme obtains dismissal of punitive damages in favor of client
(04/04/2013)
In Callaway v. Skyjack, Inc. and Ahern Rentals, Inc. (Department 5, State Court Case Number A602229), Chris secured summary judgment on behalf of Ahern Rentals, Inc. on the issue of punitive damages by arguing under the new punitive damages standard outlined in Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. v. Thitchener...

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Chris Orme Lifestyle Chris Orme secures dismissal of Plaintiff's cause of action for strict products liability
(04/01/2013)
In Callaway v. Skyjack, Inc. and Ahern Rentals, Inc. (State Court Case Number A602229), Chris Orme secured dismissal of Plaintiff’s cause of action for strict products liability for the firm’s commercial lessor client. Chris argued, and the district court agreed, that the Nevada Supreme Court has never extended the doctrine of strict products liability to apply to commercial lessors...

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KTaylor.jpg Partner Kumen Taylor finishes 2012 with impeccable trial record
(03/11/2013)
At Hutchison & Steffen, earning a “win” for the client is the most important measure of a job well done. As a proven, AV-rated, full-service law firm, our attorneys know how to win for clients by producing first-rate legal work and aggressively pursuing the clients' interests. Our attorneys work diligently to provide not only good service to our clients, but a carefully constructed and knowledgeable argument that results in the best outcome...

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Ben Comin lifestyle What’s a buy/sell agreement and why do I need one?
(02/15/2013)
A buy/sell agreement is a contract in which business owners agree how to handle various contingencies affecting the business. A buy/sell agreement typically addresses events that could cause disruption to the business or disputes between the owners. Buy/sell agreements are advisable for almost any business but especially for businesses with multiple owners...

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1-scott-flinders.png Partner Scott Flinders obtains unanimous jury verdict in personal injury matter
(02/05/2013)
Firm Partner Scott Flinders recently obtained a unanimous jury verdict for the firm’s client in a personal injury matter. Liability for the accident was disputed. Plaintiff claimed he had a green light allowing him to proceed through the intersection and Defendant claimed she had a green arrow which allowed her to lawfully turn left through the intersection...

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kt and tim Firm Partner Kumen Taylor and Associate Timothy Koval secure partial summary judgment on behalf of client
(02/05/2013)
In Martin-Smith et al. v. Ramcor Services Group, Inc., Case No. 2:10-CV-00403-PMP-VCF (2012): Kumen Taylor and Timothy Koval secured partial summary judgment on behalf of Ramcor Services Group, Inc. concerning claims of damages by former employees under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act) and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (CWHSS Act). The former employees demanded hundreds of thousands of dollars from Ramcor based on allegations that it failed to comply with the WARN Act and that it failed to pay them for training and over time hours under the CWHSS Act...

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jscott Partner Scott Flinders and Associate Jared Owens obtain a damage award on behalf of client
(01/07/2013)
In Pyles v. Nguyen, et al, Scott Flinders and Jared Owens successfully defeated the claims asserted against the firm’s clients and prevailed on its counterclaims against the opposing party. The firm represented a well-known transportation company and its driver involved in an automobile accident at an intersection. Both the plaintiff and the firm’s clients claimed that the other party ran a red light and caused the accident.

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seminar234 Seminar: The Affordable Care Act: Positioning your company to win
(12/22/2012)
Please join Hutchison & Steffen Attorney Ben Comin along with Troy Crowther, Porter Talbot, Kimberly Miles, and Donna DeMarco for a complimentary breakfast and seminar on January 23, 2013. Troy, Benjamin, Porter, and Kimberly have teamed up to present an overview of the Affordable Care Act...

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