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Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP is a full-service corporate law firm.

As a founding member of Lex Mundi, Calfee offers international representation through a network of independent law firms with access to 22,000 attorneys located in 125 countries.

11/02/2026

Are you prepared if a customer or business partner's finances falter? How you prepare today could shape what you recover tomorrow.

If a partner runs into financial trouble, the groundwork you've already laid matters most. Strong creditor positions are built before bankruptcy is unavoidable, and the right steps can protect your rights and improve your outcomes.

In part four of the Calfee Connections blog series, "Navigating Business Partner Financial Distress," Partner Andrew Owen outlines practical steps creditors can take to protect their assets before .

Read here: https://www.calfee.com/blog/navigating-business-partner-financial-distress-part-four

10/29/2026

Today was the annual Chili Cook-Off at Calfee’s Cincinnati office, a much-anticipated event that brings heated competition among attorneys and staff for “best chili” every year!

The First Financial Tower's maintenance crew served as impartial judges, conducting a blind taste test to determine three winners, while office members voted for the People’s Choice award. Congratulations to this year’s winners:

🥇 1st Place: John Mongelluzzo
🥈 2nd Place: Hunter Poindexter
🥉 3rd Place: Brett Blair
🏅 People’s Choice: Alexander Schoultheis

A special thanks to all chili chefs, those who contributed chili garnishes, snacks and desserts, and especially to our event organizers, Alexandra Rodiz and Gina Harmon!

Learn more about careers at Calfee and see how our firm offers meaningful, challenging work shared with great colleagues: https://www.calfee.com/careers

10/27/2026

Business owners considering a sale often zero in on market conditions and valuation trends, but the factors that most significantly influence transaction success are often the ones that require years of groundwork before a company ever goes to market.

At the Cincinnati Business Courier's Mergers & Forum, Calfee Partner and Corporate and Finance Practice Vice Chair Michael Hurley provided business owners with useful guidance for navigating the current M&A environment.

Preparation was at the heart of Michael's message, as who start early on succession planning, management team development, financial reporting improvements, and advisor engagement tend to be better positioned to get the most from a sale and achieve their long-term objectives.

See Michael's insights from the forum and learn more: https://www.calfee.com/newsroom-news-mergers-and-acquisition-forum-2026

10/26/2026

When people talk about bankruptcy, they typically refer to companies choosing to seek protection under the Bankruptcy Code. Fewer business leaders know that creditors can, under certain conditions, force a financially distressed company into bankruptcy.

That remedy, involuntary bankruptcy, can be very powerful when a company is improperly handling assets or failing to meet obligations, but it requires a careful, measured approach.

Creditors have options when a business partner is in financial trouble, and in part three of his "Navigating Business Partner Financial Distress" series, Calfee Partner Andrew Owen reviews the risks, benefits, and strategic considerations of involuntary .

Read here: https://www.calfee.com/blog/navigating-business-partner-financial-distress-part-three

10/22/2026

Calfee Senior Counsel Tae Andrews was quoted in the recent Law360 Insurance Authority article, “Insureds Bag Winning Framework In Walmart Opioid Ruling.”

The article, written by Jennifer Mandato, discusses a recent Arkansas Court of Appeals decision holding that insurers must defend Walmart in litigation alleging that the retailer's prescription opioid dispensing practices contributed to the opioid epidemic. The court concluded that the underlying allegations potentially involved negligence-based conduct, triggering the insurers' duty to defend under the applicable commercial policies.

For policyholders and risk professionals, the ruling emphasizes the importance of state-specific insurance law and underscores how courts may evaluate the substance of underlying allegations when determining whether coverage obligations are triggered.

Find the full article and some of Tae's key takeaways here: https://www.calfee.com/newsroom-news-tae-andrews-quoted-law360-insurance-authority-10152026

10/21/2026

On October 17th, Calfee colleagues and their families took part in the Alzheimer's Association Cleveland Area Chapter's Walk to End Alzheimer's.

Held at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, the event brought together more than 4,000 walkers committed to ending Alzheimer's and raised over $870,000 to advance Alzheimer's research. Thank you to everyone who walked, donated, and cheered us on!

Learn more about Calfee's Cleveland office: https://www.calfee.com/contact-cleveland

10/20/2026

Do you have a business partner showing signs of financial uncertainty?

Many creditors underestimate the urgency of a partner's financial distress. By the time a filing occurs, those who waited too long to act may find themselves with little recourse.

From identifying warning signs to knowing when to act, Partner Andrew Owen walks through key insights for creditors looking to preserve leverage and protect assets in this installment of the Calfee Connections blog series “Navigating Business Partner Financial Distress."

Click here to read: https://www.calfee.com/blog/navigating-business-partner-financial-distress-part-two

10/19/2026

Tae Andrews, Calfee Senior Counsel, was recently quoted in the Law360 Insurance Authority article, “Consultant's $7.6M Win Bolsters False Claims Act Coverage.”

Written by Abraham Gross, the article reviews a recent Virginia federal court decision supporting corporate policyholders seeking insurance coverage for defense costs and settlements arising from investigations and litigation. The ruling reinforces several key coverage principles, including that courts should focus on the underlying allegations rather than the label of an FCA claim, and that insurers bear the burden of proving that policy exclusions apply.

Read the full article: https://www.calfee.com/newsroom-news-andrews-quoted-law360-insurance-authority-10052026

10/16/2026

Calfee congratulates our client, HMC Service Company/Hussung Mechanical Contractors (collectively “HMC”), on its recently completed investment transaction with Optimum Energy.

HMC, a fourth-generation family-owned company, is a Louisville, Kentucky-based full-service mechanical infrastructure solutions provider for healthcare systems, universities, manufacturers, data centers, and mission-critical facilities across the Mid-South, serving the region for more than 60 years. As part of the Optimum Energy group, Hussung will continue operating under its own name as HMC.

Optimum Energy, a Bernhard Capital Partners portfolio company, is a global leader in holistic infrastructure solutions. The addition of HMC’s mechanical contracting and field service expertise expands Optimum Energy’s in-house ex*****on capability and strengthens its ability to self-perform across every phase of the infrastructure lifecycle.

Calfee was pleased to represent HMC in this transaction. The Calfee transaction team was led by Firm Chairman and Corporate and Finance Partner Douglas A. Neary and Partner and Corporate and Finance Practice Co-Chair Brent Pietrafese, and included Partners Jennifer Walwyn Colvin, Steven Day, Ryan Falk, Mike Gall, Maura Hughes, Senior Attorney Christopher Ward, Senior Counsels Erik Nielsen and Victoria Diaz, and Associate Attorneys Nick Bonaminio, Nicolette Cregan, Lauren Christine Kulik, Dustin Likens and Jonathan Ziga.

Read the full release here: https://www.calfee.com/newsroom-news-hmc-sale-optimum-energy102026

10/15/2026

Even the healthiest companies can feel the strain of an uncertain economy. When a business partner such as a customer, vendor, or borrower faces financial distress, proactive planning and informed decision-making can help creditors navigate turbulent times and protect their interests.

Litigation Partner Andrew Owen introduces this Calfee Connections blog series, “Navigating Business Partner Financial Distress," reviewing how doesn't necessarily close the door on a creditor's options. Circumstances vary, but meaningful opportunities frequently arise before and after a filing.

Follow along in the weeks ahead for practical insights to help you protect value, minimize risk, and set your business up for a solid recovery. Read the full blog: https://www.calfee.com/blog/navigating-business-partner-financial-distress-part-one

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