Jones Mayer Welcomes New Partners
Jones Mayer is pleased to announce the elevation of six attorneys to the Firm’s partnership, effective August 1. Each of the professionals listed below has demonstrated a commitment to serving the public with hard work, diligence, and integrity. Their leadership and dedication to our clients will be welcome additions to the partnership. Baron Bettenhausen Mr. […]
Lessons for Cities from the Sharing Economy
The sharing economy is no longer a new idea, but the constant development of novel business models centered on the sharing concept creates interesting challenges for local regulatory agencies. Each type of sharing economy business, from rideshares and micromobility to short-term rentals, brings its own complex challenges for local regulators. Addressing them requires careful deliberation. […]
Jones Mayer Senior Litigator Harold W. Potter Elected to American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
Jones Mayer is proud to announce Senior Litigator Harold W. Potter has been nominated and elected to the prestigious national organization of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Orange County Chapter. “It is an honor to be selected to join such a distinguished group of professionals,” Mr. Potter said. “Throughout my career, I have […]
Jones Mayer’s Jamaar Boyd-Weatherby featured in the Daily Journal
Jones Mayer partner, Jamaar M. Boyd-Weatherby, is pleased to have been published in The Daily Journal. Through his article, “Proceed with caution handling religious exemption requests,” we weigh vaccine exemption requests and scrutiny over their validity. Can employers accommodate these requests? What is the weightiest “good” for the most people involved? Consideration of these questions, […]
Denise L. Rocawich – From Uncertain to Impassioned Advocate
Although she didn’t always intend to pursue a career in law, now, Jones Mayer Partner Denise Rocawich can’t imagine doing anything other than law enforcement legal advocacy. We sat down with Ms. Rocawich to discuss how she discovered that she wanted to devote her career to “her guys” and what it means to practice this […]
Serving Those Who Serve: Meet James Touchstone
For decades, service to our state’s law enforcement agencies has been central to Jones & Mayer’s mission. Partner James Touchstone carries on the tradition today. We asked him to offer his reflections on his work and career, and the changes he sees on the horizon for his practice. Roots in public service Mr. Touchstone grew […]
The Importance of Officer Conduct in Qualified Immunity Cases
In cases of qualified immunity, the facts matter. In a civil rights lawsuit filed under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 , an officer’s conduct in the course deploying force will be scrutinized from every potential angle. But the facts of the arrest itself are only half of the equation. The other half comes from case law, […]
Digital Accessibility for Local Government Agency Websites
Websites, mobile applications, and other digital tools offer exciting opportunities for local government agencies to achieve unprecedented reach and access to services across communities. At the same time, these tools also present novel challenges. Matters of accessibility are especially complex for agencies that incorporate digital technologies into their services. Tackling these questions with deliberation and […]
Public Service is in Jones & Mayer’s DNA
Richard Jones grew up in a family committed to service. Giving back to the community, donating their time to important causes, and being part of a service-oriented church all were centerpieces of his early life. Today he credits that background with shaping the core values that have made Jones & Mayer into the firm it […]
Distinction in ADA Compliance Requirements for Public and Private Entity Websites
A recent decision by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has garnered attention and, in the process, created some confusion about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and obligations to make websites accessible for people with disabilities. Much of the confusion stems from distinct sets of rules stemming from Title II and Title III of […]