"Start-up Law: Focus on ‘Making it Happen’". By William A. McComas, Washington Business Journal.
"Tuesday Recess Looms As Obstacle To Funding," The Baltimore Sun: To gain insight into the negotiations between Major League Baseball and the DC Council on the construction of a new stadium for the Washington Nationals, the Sun turns to Ron Shapiro.
"Brush Up On Your Bankruptcy", a series of articles on bankruptcy basics by Paul Mark Sandler and Joel I. Sher, for The Daily Record:
Part I: Common misconceptions about bankruptcy.
Part II: Bankruptcy and discharges.
Part III: When claims may not be discharged.
Part IV: Bankruptcy exemptions.
Franklin M. Lee accepts appointment to Governor Robert L. Ehrlich’s Task Force for Lending Equity within Financial Institutions Providing State Depository.
Larry S. Gibson is selected by The Daily Record of Maryland for a Leadership in Law Award. The awards, presented annually by the state's leading legal and business newspaper, honors excellence in the practice of law and exceptional contributions to the profession and community.
"The 100 Black People to be Honored for Influencing Bill Clinton." The Associated Press: "Here are the 100 ‘unsung’ black people who will be honored Nov. 16 for their contributions to the political career of former President Bill Clinton, two days before his presidential library opens." Among the honorees is Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler’s Larry S. Gibson, who served as Maryland state chairman of Clinton’s 1992 Presidential Campaign.
"Peer-to-Peer Skirmish in Washington." By William A. McComas, The Daily Record.
Roderick R. Barnes joins the firm's Litigation Department as a partner. For fifteen years, litigator Roderick R. Barnes has achieved favorable results in a variety of complex commercial disputes. He concentrates in general litigation, including construction litigation, the representation of insurance agencies and brokerages, and the prosecution and defense of tort claims.
David M. Hausner and Craig B. Leavers join the Firm as associates. Mr. Hausner concentrates in tax, corporate, and real estate law in the Corporate and Business Law Department. A graduate of Frostburg State University and the University of Baltimore School of Law, he is also a Certified Public Accountant licensed by the State of Maryland. Mr. Leavers concentrates in general Bankruptcy law in the Bankruptcy Department. He is a graduate of Southwest Texas State University and the University of Baltimore School of Law.
"Pro Athletes Make Extra Cash Doing Product Endorsements", The Daily Record: A feature on professional athlete endorsements quotes Shapiro Sher founder and sports agent Ron Shapiro extensively.
"Is It Time to Regulate Spyware?" By William A. McComas, The Daily Record.
"Special Report: M&A Mid-Year Review", American Banker: Shapiro Sher banking lawyer K. Lee Riley, Jr. comments M&T Bank Corp.'s development after purchasing Allfirst Financial Inc. of Baltimore.
"Amity & Irony." Baltimore Magazine: "Over the course of 37 years, Larry Gibson and Ron Shapiro have molded city politics, helped integrate its neighborhoods, and remained best friends..."
"Two Steps Forward... One Step Back?: New laws signal modest beginning to reforming the state’s MBE program." Baltimore Business Journal.
"Sports and Entertainment Legend Advances Legal Field", The Maryland Bar Journal: "Ronald M. Shapiro is a sports legend in the major leagues. This living legend, a nationally recognized attorney, sports agent, teacher, expert negotiator and author, is a national celebrity in the world of sports and entertainment. A pioneer in the sports and entertainment legal arena, Shapiro has been instrumental in advancing this area of law practice, and his enormous success has contributed to its current widespread popularity."
"Legality of Maryland’s DNA Bank Challenged." The Washington Post: Larry S. Gibson comments on a legal dispute challenging the constitutionality of Maryland’s DNA database.
"Maryland Confronts Disparity Among Schools." The Associated Press: A report on race and school disparities 50 years after Brown v. Board of Education turns to Larry S. Gibson for insight into the history of the Supreme Court decision and Maryland’s contribution to the civil rights movement.
"Controversy Emerges Over RFID." By William A. McComas, The Daily Record.
"Brown v. Board of Education: A Change is Gonna Come": A nationally syndicated documentary airing on 156 TV stations across the country in May, features the commentary of attorney Larry S. Gibson.
Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler is pleased to announce that Eric R. Harlan has become its newest litigation partner. Mr. Harlan, who was previously an associate at the firm, concentrates in general litigation, including commercial, domestic, personal injury, consumer protection, and medical malpractice cases. Mr. Harlan is a graduate of Washington & Lee University and the University of Baltimore School of Law.
"Memories of a 50-year-old snapshot", The Daily Record: A feature looking back at Brown v. Board of Education and its aftermath quotes Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler’s Larry S. Gibson extensively.
"The Fight Over 527s and Campaign Financing", The Daily Record: Larry S. Gibson comments on the debate concerning proposed regulations of ‘527’ political groups and the Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act. Also quoted in the story is Joseph E. Sandler, a partner with Washington D.C. election law firm Sandler, Reiff & Young, which is affiliated with Shapiro Sher.
"The VOIP Debate in Washington." By William A. McComas, The Daily Record.
"Concrete Works v. Denver: A Mile High Reversal in Affirmative Action Trends." By Franklin M. Lee, State and Local Law News.
"Attorney for Lewis Plays Down Evidence", Baltimore Sun: A news story about the legal defense of Baltimore Ravens star Jamal Lewis quotes Shapiro Sher senior litigation partner Paul Mark Sandler.
"Ehrlich Reworks Minority Business Program", Baltimore Sun: Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. announced an overhaul of Maryland’s minority business practices. Shapiro Sher partner Franklin M. Lee served as the sole lawyer on the governor’s Commission on Minority Business Reform, which made key recommendations leading to the February announcement.
"Commercializing Technology and Investing in China." By William A. McComas, Baltimore Business Journal.
"Judge Says Doctor Violated Court Order", The Miami Herald: An article on the bankruptcy proceedings of PhyAmerica, a nationwide physician management company, quotes senior bankruptcy partner Joel I. Sher, counsel for the unsecured creditors’ committee.
"Updated Model Witness Examinations Now Available." Litigation News: A review of the second edition of Model Witness Examinations, a book co-authored by senior litigation partner Paul Mark Sandler. "This short, tightly edited book presents the mechanics for conducting certain types of witness examinations and correlates those examinations to the Federal Rules of Evidence and applicable case law. ... 'If I were trying a case in federal court and wanted a quick reference for the basics of getting evidence admitted, this is the book I would choose,' says Brooks R. Burdette, New York City, Co-Chair of the [ABA Litigation] Section’s Trial Evidence Committee."