Congratulations to all of our attorneys who earned the highest ratings by peers in their practice area. We are only as good as our team and, if these distinctions are any indication, our team is pretty incredible! With the release of the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, Thompson Burton emerged with 13 talented attorneys on this peer-reviewed list: Walt Burton – … [Read more...] about Thompson Burton Attorneys Honored by Best Lawyers in America
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Jaime Lizárraga Sworn In as SEC Commissioner
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Jaime Lizárraga has been sworn into office as a Commissioner by Chair Gary Gensler. Commissioner Lizárraga was nominated by President Biden earlier this year and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 16. "I’m honored to welcome Jaime to the SEC as a Commissioner," said SEC Chair Gary Gensler. "Jaime is an incredible … [Read more...] about Jaime Lizárraga Sworn In as SEC Commissioner
Thompson Burton Attorneys Honored for Achievements
Thompson Burton would like to congratulate all of our attorneys who have achieved above and beyond in their practice area. We are only as good as our team and if these distinctions are any indication, our team is pretty incredible! With the release of the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, Thompson Burton emerged with 12 talented attorneys on this peer-reviewed … [Read more...] about Thompson Burton Attorneys Honored for Achievements
12 Thompson Burton Attorneys Selected as 2020 Super Lawyers or Rising Stars
Thompson Burton is pleased to announce that 12 attorneys were selected as 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers or Rising Stars. The selection process for this honor incorporates peer nominations, evaluations, and independent research. Final selection results in only 2.5% of attorneys in the state being selected as Rising Stars and 5% of attorneys in the state being selected as Super … [Read more...] about 12 Thompson Burton Attorneys Selected as 2020 Super Lawyers or Rising Stars
Supreme Court Strikes Down Eviction Ban: What it Means for Tennessee Landlords
The Supreme Court of the United States has struck down the Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) ban on residential evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The eviction ban (sometimes called a “moratorium”) started back in March of 2020 when Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Congress voted to extend the moratorium once in January of 2021, but … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Strikes Down Eviction Ban: What it Means for Tennessee Landlords