Bailey & Glasser, LLP

Thank you for another year of recognition from The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®. According to Best Lawyers, these two categories represent the top 5% of lawyers across the United States. Jonathan Marshall, partner and Contingency Practice Area Leader, was also named a Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in the Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs category in Charleston, West Virginia, where our firm has its roots. We’re proud that Bailey Glasser lawyers in West Virginia and across the country received these recognitions, including in Washington, D.C., Idaho, Alabama, Iowa, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Missouri. This year marks our 25th anniversary, and we’re grateful to our clients who, for all these years, have trusted us with their high-stakes litigation and corporate matters. We appreciate everyone who participated in the 2025 selection process and warmly congratulate all lawyers across the country who have received this recognition. To see the full list of Bailey Glasser lawyers who received these recognitions, please visit: https://ow.ly/uwHu50T2bWI #baileyglasser #bestlawyers #onestowatch #clientsfirst #corporatelaw #litigation #masstortlitigation #commerciallitigation #productliabilitylitigation #consumerlaw #personalinjurylitigation #triallawyers #baileyglasser #thankyou

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Best Law Firms process, where Bailey Glasser has been listed in the 2025 Best Law Firms in America guide across its national and metropolitan tiers. In Washington, D.C., we are grateful to be recognized in the following categories: • Banking and Finance Law • Bet-the-Company Litigation • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) • Civil Rights Law • Commercial Litigation • Corporate Law • Criminal Defense: White-Collar • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law • Energy Law • Litigation - ERISA • Mergers & Acquisitions Law • Securities / Capital Markets Law Our firm has worked tenaciously on behalf of our clients for 25 years, and we never take your good words for granted. Thank you for recognizing our work for another year. To see our full Best Law Firms rankings, please visit: https://ow.ly/XEbP50Uvgoq #WashingtonDC #bestlawyers #bestlawfirms #thankyou #baileyglasser #Litigation #ERISAlaw #CivilRightsLaw #MergersandAcquisitions #Energylaw #corporatelaw #securitieslaw

Bailey & Glasser, LLP was founded in Charleston, West Virginia in 1999, and over the last 25 years, we have expanded our nationwide footprint to have offices across the country. We love our hometown roots and are thankful to be ranked by Best Law Firms in Charleston, West Virginia, Tier 1 in 11 categories and additional rankings in four other categories: • Banking and Finance Law • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency & Reorganization Law • Bet-the-Company Litigation • Commercial Litigation • Criminal Defense: White-Collar • Energy Law • Insurance Law • Litigation - Banking & Finance • Litigation - Bankruptcy • Litigation – Insurance • Litigation – Labor and Employment • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs To see our full Best Law Firms rankings, please visit: https://ow.ly/L1i850Uvg5S #charleston #westvirginia #bestlawyers #bestlawfirms #thankyou #baileyglasser #Litigation #corporatelaw #CommercialLitigation #CriminalDefense #WhiteCollar #MassTorts #ClassActions #PersonalInjury #ProductLiability #Bankruptcy #Litigation #EnergyLaw

This month is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, designed to help reduce drunk and drugged driving during this festive season. Alcohol is the biggest cause of traffic fatalities, with drunk driving killing an average of 28 people every day across the U.S. More than 21 million instances of drunk driving on U.S. roads are expected during the holiday period between November 1 and January 1, a 40% surge, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As we celebrate during this holiday season, here are some tips to ensure we all arrive safely at our destinations: • Plan ahead: If you plan on having even one drink, make transportation arrangements before going out. Buzzed driving is impaired driving. • Arrange for a rideshare or use public transportation – and many communities have sober ride programs available during the holidays. • Pledge to never drink and drive, and if you are the designated driver, commit to 100% sobriety. • Like drunk driving, drug-impaired driving is illegal in all 50 states. • When you’re the designated driver, enjoy some “mocktails” or non-alcoholic holiday beverages, which are happily becoming more commonplace at bars and restaurants – and parties – across the country. • If you planned on driving sober but are honestly not able to, ask for help in getting you and your friends/family home. Most people enjoy helping others get home safely. • Call 911 if you see an impaired driver. From our Bailey Glasser family to yours, we wish you a safe holiday season. For additional travel safety tips: https://ow.ly/Ez2750UuvTo For safe party tips visit: https://ow.ly/JsPj50UuvTn #ToGetThere #NIDPM #ImpairedDrivingPrevention #MADD

Season's Greetings from Bailey & Glasser, LLP! We wish you all a wonderful holiday season filled with peace and joy. #HappyHolidays #HappyNewYear #peaceandjoy

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, emergency rooms treated roughly 231,700 toy-related injuries in 2023, with at least 10 toy-related deaths among children aged 14 and younger. As you finish holiday shopping, Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month reminds us to consider whether the toys we plan to give are appropriate for their recipients. When shopping for kids this year, the American Public Health Association recommends the following: • Inspect all toys before purchase or use for any hazardous elements. • Check toys for age, skill level, and developmental appropriateness before use. • Look for labels that assure the toys have passed a safety inspection. • Sports equipment should be accompanied by protective gear such as a helmet or kneepads. • Don't give toys with small parts to young children to prevent chocking. • Avoid toys with ropes, cords, or heating elements. • Only purchase crayons and markers that are labeled “nontoxic.” For suggestions on safe and age-appropriate toys to purchase this holiday season, please visit: https://ow.ly/KPb150Qis9f And read the recent Today article on toys to avoid this holiday season here: https://lnkd.in/ekMb6iyf #Safetoys #gifts #toys #productsafety #baileyglasser

Pictured below is Bailey Glasser’s Software Training Manager, Nic Mossor, with his father Dave, wife Katie, and their daughter Sophia at The Jackson County Community Foundation’s annual Celebration of Decorations. This event raises funds for local nonprofits, including Sophia’s Collection in Memory of Penny Mossor, their family’s fund. At Celebration of Decorations, JCCF’s existing funds create Christmas-themed items for a live auction. Each year, Sophia’s Collection contributes a beautifully decorated tree—like the one pictured here. Founded in memory of Penny Mossor, Nic’s mother who passed away in 2019, and named after his daughter, Sophia’s Collection is dedicated to fostering community growth by: - Partnering with schools to fund educational resources, equipment, and programs. - Supporting community projects that enhance local development and well-being. - Providing financial relief to grandparents serving as primary caregivers, helping create stable, supportive environments for families. Recent contributions include donations to Ripley High School’s renovation project and plans to support Fairplain Elementary’s playground renovation. To learn more about Sophia’s Collection and JCCF, visit: https://lnkd.in/eyFmuY_B Donate directly here: https://lnkd.in/enGVUums

Bailey & Glasser, LLP has added lawyer Adam Wilson to the firm's Civil Defense practice group in Charleston, WV, focusing on complex litigation, including high-stakes oil and gas disputes. As a member of Bailey Glasser’s Oil & Gas team, Adam will leverage a deep understanding of industry regulations, market dynamics, and legal precedents to effectively represent clients across the sector. The team has experience handling matters related to exploration and production, joint operating agreements, royalty disputes, lease disputes, and more. Our work spans both state and federal courts, advocating tenaciously for clients in navigating the intricate legal landscape of the oil and gas industry. Adam brings valuable courtroom and legal writing experience in complex civil litigation, having completed a federal clerkship in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia for the Honorable Thomas E. Johnston. Civil Defense Practice Group Leader, Becky Pomeroy stated, “We are excited to welcome Adam Wilson to our Civil Defense Practice Group in Charleston. His unique background in petroleum and natural gas engineering, along with his federal clerkship experience, will be a great addition to our busy litigation practice. We look forward to his contributions to our team.” Adam is a graduate of the West Virginia University College of Law, where he served both as an editor on the West Virginia Law Review and as a student practitioner in the College of Law’s United States Supreme Court Clinic. Before attending law school, Adam graduated summa cum laude from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s degree in petroleum and natural gas engineering. Learn more about Adam here: https://ow.ly/vR7N50Us55S #BaileyGlasser #Litigation #OilandGas #CivilDefense #Welcome

As we shared in our client alert last week, on December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al., temporarily halting enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) and its beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) reporting requirements. In response, FinCEN announced it will comply with the Court’s order for as long as it remains in effect, noting that during this time reporting companies are not currently required to file BOI reports and will not face penalties for failing to report while the injunction remains in effect. Voluntary submissions, however, are still permitted. What This Means for You: • No Immediate Filing Requirement: The preliminary injunction stays all BOI reporting requirement deadlines for now. Reporting companies are momentarily relieved of reporting obligations. • Litigation Ongoing: As expected, the Department of Justice filed a Notice of Appeal on behalf of the Department of the Treasury, signaling the government’s intent to challenge the court’s decision. The ultimate status of the injunction and the CTA remains uncertain, pending further court rulings or guidance. • Preparation Still Recommended: While filing is currently paused, reporting companies should nevertheless continue assessing their BOI reporting requirements and gathering necessary information to ensure readiness if the injunction is lifted. FinCEN has not yet provided guidance on how much time reporting companies will be granted to file their BOI reports if the Texas District Court’s injunction is lifted and how quickly enforcement of the CTA would resume. To learn more about the nationwide preliminary injunction, please read our client alert here: https://ow.ly/WL9850UoJ0j For more information on our CTA Team, visit their bios here: Lorren Patterson: https://ow.ly/qcIf50UoJ04 Paul-Kalvin Collins: https://ow.ly/iHiS50UoJ05 Japera Parker: https://ow.ly/PISj50UoJ0c #ClientAlert #CTAUpdate #CorporateLaw #ComplianceNews #LegalInsights

December 10th is International Human Rights Day, commemorating the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), first proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948. This landmark document enshrines the inalienable rights entitled to every human being, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, or other status. While not legally binding, the UDHR has inspired the creation of more than 60 human rights instruments, including the Convention Against Torture, the Genocide Convention, and the Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, among others. Its principles have laid the foundation for an expanding system of human rights protections, which are increasingly vital as equality rights face challenges such as global healthcare crises, ongoing global conflicts, and the realities of climate change. The theme for Human Rights Day 2024 is "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now." This theme emphasizes the role of human rights as a pathway to solutions, serving as a preventive, protective, and transformative force for good. It calls for acknowledging the importance and relevance of human rights in our daily lives and mobilizing action to reinvigorate a global movement for human rights. In line with this theme, the United Nations High Commissioner, Volker Türk released a short video discussing the role human rights policies play as a preventative, protective, and transformative force for people in every corner of the globe. Listen to his message called, “Human Rights Belong to Us All” here: https://lnkd.in/gFp9XWXt #HumanRights #HumanRightsDay2024 #Equality #SocialJustice #OurRights #UDHR