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Nicklaus Companies, LLC (“Company”), which focused on real estate development, golf course design, and the licensing and marketing of golf apparel and products under golf legend Jack Nicklaus’ GOLDEN BEAR brand, filed for bankruptcy last month in Delaware. The filing followed a $50 million judgment entered in favor of Nicklaus...
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC welcomes attorney Jordan D. Lee to the Nashville, Tenn., office. He joins the firm’s Environmental, Energy & Sustainability Service Group. Lee’s practice covers all areas of environmental law. He focuses on regulatory compliance, permitting, enforcement defense, environmental due diligence in mergers and acquisitions and environmental...
by Stites & Harbison, PLLC
The Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) recently published a proposed rule updating the definition of “waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”). This alert briefly describes the proposed changes, why it matters, and next steps. Background The Clean Water Act (“CWA”) has jurisdiction over...
Over the past few years, developments in artificial intelligence in the form of Large Language Models, or LLMs, have opened many legal doors for pro se litigants – some not to their benefit. Attorneys should be aware of how this technology can increase the difficulty of litigating against frivolous claims...
by Evan W. Elam
On November 12, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026, into law, reopening the federal government. And while celebration for some is likely, not all will rejoice, particularly those states, businesses, and individuals involved...