WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * 80 National Gender Justice Organizations Urge Congress to End ICE and CBP Abuse * WASHINGTON -Amid an escalating wave of militarized immigration enforcement, the Gender Equity Coalition (GEC), joined by 80 organizations and movement allies, delivered a letter today demanding that Congress use its constitutional oversight and funding authority to rein in Immigration and Custom more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 13 (TNSrep) -- The American Bar Association issued the following news: * * * ABA book provides a guide to the ICWA and its legal and cultural significance The American Bar Association Family Law Section has released a new book, "The Indian Child Welfare Act Handbook: A Legal Guide to the Custody and Adoption of Native American Children, Fourth Edition," a comprehensive resource that assists lawyers, social workers, counselors and others whose professions and interests  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * ACLJ Files Amicus Brief at U.S. Supreme Court on Behalf of 29 Members of Congress to Uphold Election Day and Protect Election Integrity By Jordan Sekulow In the 2020 presidential election, the nation saw how many states accepted and counted mailed-in ballots in the hours, days, and even weeks following Election Day - despite federal law establishing a single, uniform day for federal elections. In  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 14 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * Voting Rights Groups Sue to Protect Ohio Voters from Illegal Purges Senate Bill 293's requirement that there be systematic voter purges is discriminatory and unlawful and it threatens to disenfranchise perfectly eligible voters. * Today, the League of Women Voters of Ohio (LWVO) and CAIR-Northern Ohio filed a federal lawsuit challenging Ohio's Senate Bill (SB) 293 more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * America Needs Conservative Economic Policies Across the Board By Mike Pompeo, Senior Counsel for Global Affairs The welcome news that the U.S. economy added 130,000 jobs in January is an encouraging sign of rebounding economic growth. With the Republicans in control of the Executive and Legislative branches, conservatives must seize every opportunity to pursue the free market economic policies tha more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * The Pro-Life Message You Probably Missed During the Super Bowl By William Case If you're sick of the Super Bowl by now, don't worry. You're in good company. Besides the actual game, which many have labeled as "boring," plenty of other news items vied for your attention: ICE protesters, Bad Bunny vs. Kid Rock, a pending government shutdown, etc. But you probably missed one story, and it has an inc more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Center for International Environmental Law issued the following news: * * * INC-5.3 Concludes with Election of New Plastics Treaty Negotiation Chair Election of Chile's Julio Cordano marks a critical procedural step forward and offers a chance to revive negotiations * GENEVA, February 7, 2026 -- The resumed fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.3) to advance a plastics treaty concluded today in Geneva, marking an important procedural  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 10 (TNSrep) -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris LLP Publishes the TCPA Class Action Review - 2026 Duane Morris LLP has released the TCPA Class Action Review - 2026, the third edition of this publication. It analyzes the key rulings, settlements and litigation developments in 2025 in the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) class action space and the significant trends that are apt to impact these types of laws more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 13 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 12, 2026, by associate Joe Carrafiello: * * * Advertising Alert: Saying Your Product is "Made in USA"? Remember Your Advertising Obligations As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, the "Made in USA" label holds more significance than ever. Consumers increasingly look for domestic products, associating them with quality, reliability, and support for loc more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Secures Complete Appellate Victory in ACQIS v. Dell EMC * A Gibson Dunn team has secured a Federal Circuit Rule 36 affirmance of a $4 million attorneys' fees award in ACQIS v. EMC, bringing final closure to this longstanding patent dispute. Following Gibson Dunn's complete defense victory on the merits-affirmed by the Federal Circuit in May 2022-t more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin Achieves Record Number of Rankings in Chambers Global 2026 * Chambers Global 2026 has recognized Goodwin lawyers and practices for excellence in geographies around the world. Goodwin received 43 lawyer rankings and 38 practice rankings-both firm records-in this year's edition of the guide. Clients noted that the Goodwin team is "innovative, well informed, entrepr more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin Expands Healthcare Practice with Nicole Aiken-Shaban in Philadelphia * Global law firm Goodwin today announced that Nicole Aiken-Shaban has joined the firm's Healthcare practice, Goodwin Health, as a partner in the firm's Philadelphia office. "Nicole is a highly regarded leader in the healthcare industry who is trusted by prominent healthcare companies and invest more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Joint Lead Managers on US$500 Million Issuance Under Binghatti Holding Limited's US$1.5 Billion Sukuk Programme * DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Feb. 13, 2026 - A team from global law firm Greenberg Traurig acted for the joint lead managers on Binghatti Holding Limited's (Binghatti) Sukuk issuance of US$500 million Trust Certificates due in 2 more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 13 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on Feb. 12, 2026, by Julia Wilburn: * * * Individual FEMA Assistance Still Pending After Ice Storm After Winter Storm Fern left more than 300,000 Tennesseans without power and caused widespread damage, President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration on Feb. 6 -- but only for public assistance, not yet for individuals. FEMA is still reviewing whether uninsured or underinsured reside more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 14 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jackson Walker Announces Election of 20 Attorneys to Partnership Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the election of 20 attorneys to the firm's partnership. On Friday, February 13, 2026, the following attorneys were named partners: * Allison Allman * Ali Andrews * Jordan Byrne * Tyson Ehlinger * Sean Gallagher * Ryan Holm * Rony Kishinevsky * Cody Martinez * Nathan McCune * Taylor McDowell * Za more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 13 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jeremy Paner Analyzes Compliance Factors in Carlyle's Lukoil Deal Speaking to Energy Intelligence, Jeremy Paner analyzed the compliance factors in Lukoil's tentative agreement to sell its overseas assets, excluding those in Kazakhstan, to U.S.-based investment firm Carlyle in what would be a potential multibillion-dollar deal. Paner specifically discussed the deal's reported stipulation that asset tran more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 14 -- Jones Day, a law firm, issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * Jones Day to attend MIPIM 2026 in Cannes Jones Day will be joining members of the real estate industry in Cannes at MIPIM during the week of March 9. Our global real estate team provides clients with comprehensive advice across all stages of real estate investment and all major real estate sectors. The practice delivers seamless collaboration across multiple disciplines, including funds, join more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 14 -- Justice Action Center issued the following news release: * * * Plaintiffs Seek Emergency Relief in Response to Rampant ICE Violence at and Around Schools and Healthcare Facilities Terrorizing Communities Nationwide Sensitive Locations Case Moves for Pausing ICE Access as Lawsuit Continues * EUGENE, Ore.-- Last night, plaintiffs the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) in PCUN v. Noem filed an emergency motion  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Keenan M. Jones and Patrick A. Walsh Highlight Potential Cannabis Banking Opportunities for 2026 In a recent article in Frantz Ward's "Full-spectrum Wisdom" column with Cannabis Business Times, Partner Keenan M. Jones and Associate Patrick A. Walsh provide an overview of the current banking landscape for cannabis businesses and share a realistic update on potential developments in the new year. In "New Year more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Calls on HUD to Maintain Longstanding Civil Rights Enforcement Tool and Ensure Fair Access to Affordable Housing * Today, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) submitted a public comment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in response to the agency's proposal to gut regulations that help ensure lenders, landlords, other housing providers and government more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 13 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 12, 2026, by office managing shareholder Carlo Majer and associate Debhora Scarano: * * * Italy's Pay Transparency Decree: A Turning Point for Equal Pay At a Glance * Italy has approved a draft legislative decree to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive into national law. * The decree clarifies the criteria for identifying "equal work" or "work of equal value," sets forth rules for makin more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 13 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on Feb. 12, 2026, by Julia Wilburn: * * * LSAT Will Revert to In-Person Testing in August Beginning in August, the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) will no longer be offered online in an effort to boost test security. Reuters reports that the move away from remote testing, which the council first introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, comes amid escalating concerns over cheating. "We current more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 13 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Manuel Garciadiaz discusses IPO activity in Latin America with Latin Lawyer Davis Polk partner and Latin America practice head Manuel Garciadiaz discussed the current landscape of IPO activity in the region with Latin Lawyer. "IPO activity across Latin America in 2025 remained uneven - most markets stayed largely closed," Manuel explained. "Regulatory frameworks were generally stable, but deal outcomes more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 9 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Margaret Tahyar discusses deposit insurance with the Financial Times Davis Polk partner and Financial Institutions co-head Margaret Tahyar was quoted in the Financial Times discussing deposit insurance reform. The article noted that policymakers and banks are divided on a variety of issues regarding its reform, including who should shoulder any increased cost, which banks should benefit from increased p more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott Will & Schulte represents Anson Funds in its agreement with SPS Commerce * McDermott Will & Schulte represented Anson Funds in its agreement with SPS Commerce, Inc., the leading intelligent supply chain network, which resulted in meaningful board refreshment, including the appointment of two new independent directors and the departure of a long-tenur more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 12, 2026, by associate Taylor Semakula, and members Emily Johnson and Elizabeth Sullivan: * * * Congress enacts PAMA relief: Legal and compliance implications for laboratories, physician groups, and health care providers Recent federal legislation enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 provides temporary but meaningful relief from scheduled Medicare payment reductions under  more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 9 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Miranda So discusses China's evolving consumer market with South China Morning Post Davis Polk partner and Asia (excluding Japan) practice co-head Miranda So discussed changes in consumer market trends in China with the South China Morning Post. The article notes that Western companies are increasingly exiting or downsizing their presence in China as domestic brands are becoming more competitive and off more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 13 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mollie Sitkowski Discusses Tariff Loophole Fix With Endpoints News Authors: Mollie D. Sitkowski Government and regulatory partner Mollie Sitkowski discussed a bill that's been introduced aimed at addressing a loophole that allows pharmaceutical companies to potentially lower tariff costs with Endpoints News. The article noted that the loophole, referred to as the "first sale rule more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * New Filings Detail Harrowing Accounts of ICE and Border Patrol Violence and Intimidation Against Minnesotans * MINNEAPOLIS - Today, the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Minnesota, and pro bono partners filed an amended complai more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 14 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Policy Week in Review - February 13, 2026 Congressional and Administrative News At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal, state, and local matters. By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin What's Happening in Washington, D.C. Department of Homeland Security Set to Shut Down Tonight Giv more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news: * * * RAGA Announces Record-Breaking 2025 Fundraising Numbers The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) raised a record $29.3 million across all entities in 2025. This is the most any Attorney General organization has ever raised in a calendar year. "In eleven months, RAGA raised nearly $30 million for the first time ever. However, we must shatter previous fundraising records to ensure we more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 13 (TNSjou) -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on Feb. 12, 2026, by Julia Wilburn: * * * Report: Tennessee Courts Are Short 22 Judges The Tennessee Comptroller's Office of Research and Education Accountability (OREA) on Wednesday released the first study of state court resources in 13 years. According to the Tennessee Journal (https://pro.stateaffairs.com/tn/courts/tennessee-judicial-officer-shortage), the study found that 25 of th more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Roshni Banker Cariello discusses the consumer IPO market with Bloomberg Davis Polk partner Roshni Banker Cariello discussed with Bloomberg the recent uptick in consumer-focused companies launching initial public offerings. "There's certainly optimism based on the performance of the last week," Roshni explained. "The resiliency of the IPO market that we're hoping to see in 2026 suggests that there wil more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 14 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * S.T.O.P. Condemns Meta Plan For Facial Recognition Smart Glasses Today, the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a privacy and civil rights group, condemns Meta's plan to add facial recognition to its smart glasses made with Ray-Ban and Oakley. According to reporting by the New York Times, the feature would allow anyone wearing the smart glasses to iden more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 13 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Steve Byeff and Ning Chiu featured on The Public Company Series Podcast Davis Polk partners Steve Byeff and Ning Chiu were featured on an episode of The Public Company Series Podcast to discuss why one-size-fits-all approaches to board design often fall short and what companies should consider instead. They covered key decision points, including board leadership structure, the chair versus CEO debate, d more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Acts as Legal Counsel to FirstIgnite in Acquisition by Merit Holdings * Taft is pleased to have acted as legal counsel to FirstIgnite Inc. in its acquisition by Merit Holdings. FirstIgnite is a fast-growing AI-driven platform serving technology transfer and university partnership professionals with business development, market intelligence, and IP analytics capabilities. Meri more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke's Ravi Patel Selected as 2026 LCLD Fellow; Regina Jin, Chelsea MacArthur, Anna Parks Muecke, and Hannah Oswald Named to Pathfinder Program * ATLANTA, CHICAGO, NEW YORK, RICHMOND - Troutman Pepper Locke's Ravi Patel was selected as a member of the 2026 Fellows Program for LCLD, a nonprofit organization that supports networking, mentorship, and leader more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 14 -- The Utah State Bar issued the following news release: * * * Utah State Bar Statement on HB 540: Bill Risks Fairness, Judicial Integrity & Sensitive Court Proceedings The advancement of HB 540 - Judicial Transparency, Information Access, and Transition Amendments from the House Judiciary Committee raises serious concerns about judicial independence and the separation of powers. While transparency and ethical safeguards are important, this bill infringes upon th more PR