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Trends and Developments Contributed by: Alex Little, Zack Lawson, Ted Canter and JR Glover Litson PLLC

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Litson PLLC is a Chambers-ranked litigation bou - tique with eight attorneys serving clients from of - fices in Nashville and Knoxville. The firm excels in high-stakes federal cases where results really mat - ter. Its trial lawyers take on cases in federal courts nationwide, from complex commercial disputes to white-collar criminal matters. When executives and companies face federal investigations, regulatory enforcement, or business-threatening litigation, they turn to Litson PLLC’s team of expert advocates, who

bring deep experience with the Department of Jus - tice and federal agencies, plus strategic knowledge to assist heavily regulated industries. The practice also deals with federal pardons and clemency peti - tions. Whether defending against criminal charges, navigating regulatory challenges, or resolving com - plex commercial disputes, Litson PLLC combines sophisticated legal strategy with practical business judgement to protect its clients’ interests, reputa - tions, and future.

Authors

Alex Little is a nationally recognised trial lawyer at Litson PLLC who wins high-stakes cases. He defends executives, companies, and individu - als in federal criminal matters, gov - ernment investigations and complex

Ted Canter is a former Assistant US Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, where he served as the office’s computer hacking and intellectual property and COVID-19 fraud co-ordinator. As a federal

civil litigation. His deep experience navigating federal criminal cases, government investigations, and complex civil matters has earned him recogni - tion by Chambers as one of Tennessee’s leading trial attorneys. He also handles appeals across the country, arguing and winning cases in multiple federal circuit courts. When clients face serious legal threats to their freedom, reputation or business, Alex delivers strategic and aggressive representation that gets results. Zack Lawson of Litson PLLC repre - sents companies and executives in high-stakes federal litigation, with a focus on white-collar criminal defence, regulatory enforcement actions, and complex commercial disputes. He advises clients in heavily regulated industries on com - pliance with overlapping federal and state frame - works, defends against federal agency enforcement actions, and briefs appeals across multiple federal circuits.

prosecutor, Ted handled cybercrime, complex financial fraud, and other white-collar cases. He previously practised at Proskauer Rose LLP in New York, representing corporations and executives in DOJ and SEC investigations, antitrust matters, and securities litigation. Ted also worked in the US Senate and House of Representatives, bringing a policy background to his practice. At Litson PLLC, he focuses on internal investigations, government enforcement actions, and complex litigation.

JR Glover is a former federal and state prosecutor with strong experience in federal investigations, constitutional litigation, and high-stakes regulatory and criminal defence. Having served as a Special Assistant US Attorney in

the Middle District of Tennessee and as an Assistant Attorney General in Tennessee’s Special Prosecutions Division, he has led violent-crime prosecutions and managed complex civil enforcement matters. His private practice work at Litson PLLC includes repre - senting clients in healthcare investigations and regulatory challenges, bringing both prosecutorial insight and defence strategy.

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