Annual law-firm listing includes HunterMaclean
HunterMaclean, a law firm with offices in Savannah and Brunswick, has been ranked in Chambers USA 2013, an annual listing of top law firms and lawyers worldwide.
Chambers USA, which is read by industry leaders throughout the U.S. and worldwide, ranks leading firms and lawyers based on in-depth research, including interviews with thousands of lawyers and their clients.
“We’re honored to be ranked by Chambers once again in 2013,” said Frank S. Macgill, HunterMaclean’s managing partner. “This elite recognition acknowledges the hard work on the part of our attorneys and the strong reputation earned by our firm’s practice areas.”
HunterMaclean individual attorney listings for 2013 include Drew H. Ernst, environmental law; Wade W. Herring, II, employment; Shawn A. Kachmar, employment; and John Tatum, litigation.
HunterMaclean also earned rankings for environmental law, labor and employment and litigation practice areas.
Revised bar ordinance passes in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Charleston City Council has approved a new ordinance regulating the city’s nightlife, although it’s not as strict as one first proposed.
The Post and Courier of Charleston reports it requires that nightspots monitor their parking lots so they don’t become gathering places. The wording in an earlier version would have required them to patrol those lots.
The ordinance also requires nightspots to keep the sidewalks from being blocked by patrons. That’s less restrictive than the earlier version, which business owners said would require them to act as police in monitoring sidewalks. Also, any business where music is being played must close its doors and windows by 11 p.m.
The ordinance comes as city officials become increasingly concerned about unruly crowds in entertainment areas downtown.
Energy firm, foundation donate to tornado relief
SAN ANTONIO — NuStar Energy L.P. (NYSE: NS), half owner of the NuStar Asphalt terminal in Savannah, and the Greehey Family Foundation have announced contributions to the American Red Cross to support the organization’s tornado relief efforts in Oklahoma.
The Greehey Family Foundation is making a contribution of $250,000 and the NuStar Foundation is donating $100,000.
“We’re proud to support the American Red Cross and its efforts to provide critical aid to the tornado victims who have lost so much,” said Bill Greehey, chairman of NuStar. Curt Anastasio, president and CEO of NuStar, praised the company’s employees “for giving generously of their time and money to help the tornado victims.”
Funds raised by NuStar will be used by the American Red Cross to support its relief efforts, which include preparing for and providing shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance.
