Latest Developments in Cannabis Law from the 2020 Election
November 12, 2020 | By McCathern Law
On November 3rd and 4th, 2020 four states passed new initiatives legalizing recreational cannabis and another state, Mississippi, passed an initiative that legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes. The four states that legalized cannabis for recreational purposes were Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota. This round of states marks the…Read More
McCathern Attorneys Selected to 2021 Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch Lists
November 3, 2020 | By McCathern Law
Three McCathern attorneys from the Dallas and Frisco, Texas offices were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021 and the new 2021 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. Levi McCathern, founding partner of the firm, was named to the Best Lawyers list for Litigation…Read More
Ty Sheaks to Speak at IAVM Venueconnect Virtual Conference
October 23, 2020 | By McCathern Law
McCathern Partner Ty Sheaks will be participating in the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) Venueconnect Virtual Conference on from 5-7pm CST on Monday, October 26th. Ty will join other experts on a panel in the “Health, Safety & Security Thought Leadership Forum”. The panel discussion is designed to “better…Read More
Seven McCathern Attorneys Make 2020 Texas Super Lawyers List
October 23, 2020 | By McCathern Law
McCathern is proud to announce that seven attorneys from the firm’s Dallas, Frisco and Houston offices have been named by Super Lawyers to its Texas Super Lawyers list for 2020: Rodney Drinnon – Houston Paul Grinke – Frisco Levi McCathern – Dallas Laura Roach – Frisco Ty Sheaks – Frisco…Read More
McCathern Partners Profiled in Modern Luxury Dallas Magazine
October 2, 2020 | By McCathern Law
The October issue of Modern Luxury Dallas magazine features a special section titled “Modern Man of Dallas” which includes a profile of the four founding partners of McCathern: Levi McCathern, Arnold Shokouhi, Paul Grinke, and Carl Evans. The magazine’s feature presents “Some of the most distinguished men that are taking…Read More
McCathern Celebrates 22 Years of Improving People’s Lives
October 1, 2020 | By McCathern Law
Today on October 1st, 2020, McCathern is celebrating 22 years of outstanding legal practice. Over the past year, McCathern’s attorneys and staff have continued to build on our legacy of providing excellent legal services and building lasting partnerships, all while upholding our simple but lofty mission of “Improving People’s…Read More
McCathern Frisco Attorney Samuel J. King Named Partner
October 1, 2020 | By McCathern Law
On Thursday, September 24th McCathern named Frisco attorney Samuel “Sam” King a partner at the firm. Attorneys and staff from the law firm’s two North Texas offices gathered at The Star in Frisco for the announcement of the exciting news and an ensuing celebration. Sam’s varied practice includes experience in…Read More
McCathern Sponsors Virtual Golf Tournament Benefiting Homeless
September 24, 2020 | By McCathern Law
McCathern is proud to have supported the recent 7th annual Builders Appreciation Virtual Golf Tournament benefiting the Orange County and Inland Empire chapters of HomeAid. HomeAid is a nonprofit provider of housing and resources for people experiencing homelessness with 19 chapters in 13 states. Contractors in Collaboration, which organizes the…Read More
Christopher Barkley Successfully Defends Appeal for Client
September 16, 2020 | By McCathern Law
Nearly one year after securing wins in two inter partes review trials for his client, Partner Christopher Barkley was successful in defending an appeal. On September 11, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s August 28, 2019 decision in favor…Read More
McCathern Named as Top Lawyers 2020 in Local Profile Magazine
September 10, 2020 | By McCathern Law
The new September/October issue of Local Profile magazine features a special section on Top Lawyers in Collin County and McCathern is proud to be included on the list. With the firm’s office in Frisco at The Star as well as our main office nearby in Dallas, McCathern offers businesses and…Read More
Arnold Shokouhi Interview in Lawyer Monthly Magazine
September 2, 2020 | By McCathern Law
McCathern Managing Partner Arnold Shokouhi was recently interviewed for the September issue of Lawyer Monthly magazine in an article titled “A Brief Insight into Expanding Your Cannabis Business”. In the interview, Arnold discussed the many issues and considerations that businesses involved in the cannabis industry must address, including IP issues,…Read More
Attorney Kristin Hecker Participates in DAYL Leadership Retreat
August 18, 2020 | By McCathern Law
McCathern Dallas associate attorney Kristin Hecker recently participated in a virtual weekend retreat as part of the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL) 2020 Leadership Class. The retreat is a key element of an annual program that promotes leadership development within the bar association and Dallas’ non-profit and civic communities….Read More
Stephanie Almeter Named to Texas A&M 12 Under 12 Young Alumni Spotlight
July 29, 2020 | By McCathern Law
McCathern Partner Stephanie Almeter was recently named to Texas A&M University’s 12 Under 12 Young Alumni Spotlight for 2020 by The Association of Former Students. The elite list annually recognizes 12 Aggie alumni who have “graduated in the past 12 years for their outstanding accomplishments in business, civic service, and…Read More
Client of Houston Partner Rodney Drinnon Wins Ruling
July 27, 2020 | By McCathern Law
A client of McCathern Houston Managing Partner Rodney L. Drinnon will now be able to pursue a former customer accountable for six figures in unpaid bills and breach of contract following a recent ruling from the Texas First Court of Appeals declaring that the trial court had dismissed the case…Read More
McCathern Attorney Q&A: Sam King
July 1, 2020 | By McCathern Law
As part of a series that will help readers get to know our attorneys better, McCathern presents a brief interview with attorney Sam King of the firm’s Frisco, Texas office. If you think Sam or any of our attorneys can help you with a legal matter, please contact us at…Read More