The renewable energy industry in the United States has entered a new era of (relative) policy predictability and unprecedented economic incentives. From a legal perspective, the only certainty in a renewable energy practice is change. An industry founded by entrepreneurs within narrow regulatory exceptions that enabled private developers to experiment with different technology, renewables have often been relegated to the margins of the broader traditional energy industry. That, too, is changing...
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Bradley is a national law firm with a reputation for skilled legal work, exceptional client service, and impeccable integrity. We provide business clients around the world with a full suite of legal services in dozens of industries and practice areas.
Founded in 1870 in Elyton, Alabama, before moving to Birmingham the following year, Bradley has retained the tradition of southern hospitality even as the law firm has grown into a global force. Our founding partners established the highest standards of value, ethics, and professional excellence in the practice of law - standards that have guided us through to the present day. Respect for our clients, colleagues, and communities and passion for our work are the driving forces behind everything we do. That kind of integrity means that clients can trust us to not only serve their needs, but ensure that the work is completed the right way.
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Risk Management, Skilled Counsel Key in Renewable Energy
Renewable energy project developers and contractors must be prepared to negotiate novel risks in a quickly changing global market. Technological innovations in renewable energy equipment and decreasing procurement and construction costs have spurred renewable project development at unprecedented scale. This accelerated energy transition has been further spurred by tax incentives provided by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), which offers significant opportunity accompanied by new compliance requirements. Sophisticated parties value early assessment to allocate risk in the numerous project agreements necessary for successful development of renewable energy projects...
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Bradley Attorney Dmitry Epstein Earns Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional Credential
Bradley is pleased to announce that Dmitry Epstein, an attorney in the firm’s Atlanta office, has earned the Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) credential through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Mr. Epstein is an associate in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, where he helps clients resolve commercial disputes in court and in alternative dispute resolution settings. He understands the significant expense and risks of litigation and seeks to achieve a cost-effective and timely solution to any dispute, always keeping in mind the business interests of his clients. Before joining Bradley, Mr...
Bradley Adds Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Jack Harrington to Banking & Financial Services and Government Enforcement Teams
Bradley is pleased to announce that former Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) Jonathan “Jack” Harrington* has joined the firm’s Birmingham office as a partner in the Banking & Financial Services and Government Enforcement & Investigations practice groups. Mr. Harrington represents clients facing complex criminal, regulatory, enforcement, and reputational matters with a particular focus on the financial services, defense, and technology sectors...
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BuildSmart
Significant issues can arise during the three phases of the design and construction process. Effective planning, performance and completion are critical to the success of any construction project. So is informed counsel that addresses a variety of business issues, including mergers and...
Declassified
The Declassified blog offers commentary and insights on the latest class action suits, significant class action opinions, relevant changes to laws and rules, and important class action trends. Declassified covers topics ranging from significant Supreme Court and appellate court decisions regarding...
Financial Services Perspectives
Bradley's Financial Services Litigation and Compliance Team offers the full spectrum of legal services to banks, bank holding companies, mortgage servicers, home mortgage lenders, and other consumer finance companies.
It Pays to Be Covered
Bradley's It Pays to Be Covered Blog discusses insurance law developments and industry trends in property and casualty insurance, including the growing cyber insurance market, coverage for drones, and blockchain exposures. We also address practical risk management strategies of interest to risk...
Labor & Employment Insights
Our Labor and Employment team has extensive experience helping our clients resolve disputes both in and out of the courtroom. We are proud to work with a large and diverse group of local, regional, and national clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, mining, media,...
Online and On Point
A Resource for Privacy Developments and Cybersecurity Risks in an Era of Evolving Technology
Patent 213
Patent law, like most things in life, is subject to change. Changes to patent laws not only impact investment in your existing IP, but directly shape strategies to protect your freedom to operate. The Patent 213 blog provides up-to-date, insightful analysis of the evolution in the written...
The Law of Order
Bradley’s The Law of Order blog serves as a general parliamentary procedure resource, providing information about creation and revision of governing documents (constitutions, bylaws, or rules), application of Robert’s Rules of Order and other procedural authorities in a variety of contexts (such as...