BANNING NONCOMPETE AGREEMENTS *** For Immediate Release – April 24, 2024 *** The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued on April 23, 2024, its final rule (Rule) pursuant to which it bans noncompete agreements nationwide. This Rule will directly impact millions of businesses and as many as thirty million workers. The Rule generally does not apply to non-profit organizations.[1] Noncompete agreements are typically a part …
Chuck Wainright appointed Chief Risk Officer at Phoebe Putney Health System
We extend our congratulations to Chuck Wainright on his recent appointment as Chief Risk Officer at Phoebe Putney Health System. Serving as a partner at Watson Spence since 2013, Chuck has contributed significantly to our team for over a decade. Chuck has extensive experience handling a full array of complex litigation matters, including medical malpractice defense, product liability defense, and …
Watson Spence Attorney Serves As Volunteer Legal Mentor For SCA Legal Eagles
Serving as volunteer legal mentors, Watson Spence partner Alfreda Sheppard and local attorney Sandra Satchell, recently led Sherwood Christian Academy’s (SCA) first mock trial team, the Legal Eagles, to victory in the District Mock Trial Competition. The group also went on to compete in the Georgia State High School Mock Trial Competition in Atlanta in March. Students acted as attorneys and witnesses in …
Watson Spence Partner Selected For International Apologetics Ministry
Watson Spence senior litigation partner Louis Hatcher has been selected to join the Scholar Community of Reasons to Believe, an international science apologetics ministry. The Scholar Community brings together professionals like scientists, theologians, physicians, and philosophers to explore the connections between science and Christianity. Louis has long been active in his community—serving 16 years on the local board of education, …
Watson Spence Donates $25,000 to Phoebe Cancer Center
Watson Spence today announced the celebration of 50 years of committed service to the firm by partner Dunn Stapleton.To honor and celebrate Stapleton on his golden anniversary, Watson Spence is donating $25,000 to the Phoebe Cancer Center. Through this gift of support to benefit the Phoebe Cancer Center, we are proud to honor Dunn and give thanks to the doctors, …
Deerfield-Windsor graduate Frank Middleton pursues biomedical career through international scholarship
ALBANY — Albany native Frank Middleton has becoming a doctor on his list of future goals, but whether that title will be followed by “M.D” or he will pursue a career working on biomedical devices is still up in the air. The Georgia Institute of Technology freshman will be assisted in his studies with a scholarship that will pay tuition and …
Why I Give: Louis and Ovaline Hatcher
Louis Hatcher ’90, and his wife Ovaline, have been Cumberland supporters for many years. Recently they helped initiate the new Law Student Emergency Assistance Fund (LEAF) that supports Cumberland students in need. And, there will soon be a newly renovated classroom in Robinson Hall, thanks to their generosity. Here’s their story and why they give back to Cumberland School of …