by Scott Atherton | Dec 14, 2021 | Blog
Please join us in congratulating Shareholders Joe Galardi, Scott Atherton, and Alaina Karsten who prevailed at trial in a high-stakes corporate governance dispute. They represented the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation, Inc. (the “Foundation”), a...
by Scott Atherton | Jul 27, 2021 | Blog
The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Florida at West Palm Beach, Florida. This appointment will succeed the incumbent, U.S. Magistrate Judge Dave Lee...
by Scott Atherton | Jul 14, 2021 | Blog
The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving disadvantaged members of the community. Through its pro bono legal counsel, Legal Aid helps protect children, the elderly, and other vulnerable or under-protected people in...
by Scott Atherton | Jul 8, 2021 | Blog
President Biden just announced that he plans to issue an executive order directing the Federal Trade Commission to adopt rules restricting the use of noncompete clauses in certain employment agreements. Employers and employees often enter into noncompete agreements...
by Scott Atherton | May 28, 2021 | Blog
Scott Atherton was selected by his peers for a “Top Lawyer” designation in the areas of “Bet-the-Company Litigation” and “Legal Malpractice.” Martin Reeder was also peer selected as a “Top Lawyer” in “First Amendment Law.” Scott and Martin’s Top Lawyer selections will...
by Scott Atherton | May 18, 2021 | Blog
Lauren and Scott’s story started like many other lawyer couples, but they ultimately decided they wanted something different. After meeting in law school and marrying after graduation, they each took positions at large law firms. Scott joined Akerman LLP’s...
