Local medical device manufacturers like Smith & Nephew, Medtronic Inc. and Wright Medical Group Inc. are crossing their fingers that Congress will follow through on a repeal of the 2.3 percent medical device excise tax enacted in January.

2. Wright Medical to Present at Healthcare Conference - Thursday, December 08, 2011

Arlington-based Wright Medical Group Inc. will participate in the 22nd annual Oppenheimer Healthcare Conference Tuesday, Dec. 13, in New York City.

3. Wright Medical Receives Justice Dept. Notice - Friday, May 06, 2011

Wright Medical Group Inc. on Thursday announced that it received a letter from the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey pursuant to Paragraph 50 of the Deferred Prosecution Agreement stating that the USAO believes Wright Medical Group knowingly and willfully breached material provisions of the DPA.

4. Wright Medical Reports Earnings, Resignation of 3 Execs - Thursday, May 05, 2011

As Wright Medical Group Inc. Wednesday reported its net sales had increased 3 percent to $135.4 million in the first quarter of 2011 up from $131.2 million for the same period last year, the company also announced three of its executives have resigned effective immediately.

5. Stevens Replaces Henley as Wright President, CEO - Wednesday, April 06, 2011

Wright Medical Group Inc. announced Tuesday its board has appointed Chairman David D. Stevens as interim president and CEO, effective immediately.

6. Wright Medical to Expand Via Acquisition - Monday, November 01, 2010

Wright Medical Group Inc. will look to acquire smaller companies and buy the rights to new technologies as part of its growth strategy.

7. Orthopedic Firms Defend Metal-on-Metal Hip Devices - Friday, May 07, 2010

Memphis manufacturers of hip implants began touting the safety records of their products this week because of a spate of recent news reports about complications with “metal-on-metal” bearings.

An editorial in the January edition of The Journal of Arthroplasty titled “Metal on Metal: Is It Worth the Risk” was followed by a March 3 article in The New York Times. A few days later, the newspaper reported DePuy Orthopaedics, which is based in Warsaw, Ind., had warned doctors that its ASR metal-on-metal appeared to have a high failure rate.

8. Wright Medical Names New CFO - Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Lance A. Berry will replace John K. Bakewell as chief financial officer of Arlington-based Wright Medical Group Inc. Dec. 11 when Bakewell will leave to take a position with another company.

9. Archived Article: Law - Thursday, December 16, 2004
Attorneys Still Desire Partnership

More Attorneys Face Longer Track to Partnership

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

The days of a person spending an entire career with one employer appear to be long-gone. The new generation of professionals is...

10. Archived Article: Law - Thursday, November 18, 2004
Young Litigators Struggling to Find Experience

Despite More Case Filings, Fewer Cases Tried

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Its a basic right, one the Founding Fathers gave all Americans more than 200 years ago. The Seventh Amendment grants c...

11. Archived Article: Lead - Monday, November 15, 2004
Law Firm Expands Memphis Presence

Law Firm Expands Memphis Presence

Bass, Berry & Sims hires new attorneys, adds space

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

There can never be enough space, at least if youre a rapidly growing law firm, such ...

12. Archived Article: Small Biz Focus - Wednesday, November 03, 2004
No-Fat

Small Business Goes Big-Time With NBA

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Today is a special day in Memphis: Basketball makes its official debut at FedExForum as the Grizzlies open the NBA regular season at the teams sparkling new Downtown...

13. Archived Article: Law - Thursday, October 28, 2004
Solo to Firm: Not That Easy

From Solo Practice to Big Firm: A Tough Leap

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Its the dream of many attorneys: going solo.

But hanging out a shingle as a solo practitioner, or even as an attorney in a small priva...

14. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, September 09, 2004
Law

More Law Firms Consider Lateral Hiring

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

The landscape of the modern business world continues to change, as use of technology is on the rise and companies are on the move.

In todays workplace, people must ...

15. Archived Article: Cityhouse (lead) - Wednesday, September 08, 2004
Rare Option Comes to South Main

South Main Project Meets Strong Demand

CityHouse offers new construction in historic neighborhood

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

The south end of Downtown has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent...

16. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, August 05, 2004
Law

Women Changing Face of Legal Profession

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Change can take time, especially in the South, where some traditions are hard to kill.

About 100 years ago, women were denied by state statute the right to practic...

17. Archived Article: Standout - Friday, July 30, 2004
Standout

PR Professional Keeps Broad Perspective

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Multitasking is Ralph Berrys job. As president of Thompson Baker & Berry Public Relations, having his fingers in several pots at once is a must, considering ...

18. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, July 29, 2004
Law

Firms, Clients Turn to Court of Public Opinion

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Shortly after being sentenced for lying to federal investigators about her sale of ImClone Systems stock, design diva Martha Stewart stood on the courthouse st...

19. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, May 19, 2004
GLANKLER BROWN ATTORNEYS SOME OF THE BEST IN AMERICA

VA Researcher Awarded for Scientific Achievement

Dr. Andrew H. Kang was presented the William S. Middleton Award, the Department of Veterans Affairs most prestigious award for scientific ach...

20. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, March 11, 2004
Law

Legal Search Firm Enters Memphis Market

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

More than 1 million active attorneys were practicing in the United States in 2003, an increase of nearly 9,000 from 2002, according to the American Bar Association. <...

21. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, December 11, 2003
Law

Memphis Firms Hire to Meet Litigation Needs

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

The economy is down, the economy is up, the economy is stagnant. No matter the state of economic affairs, area attorneys seem to agree on one thing conditions are...

22. Archived Article: Govt Focus - Thursday, January 13, 2000
World-Class Music often starts World-class music in tune with Tennessee manufacturers By Carol Davis Special to The Daily News Each time country recording artist Chely Wright takes the stage, she is backed by more than her talented band she is buoye...