MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 24 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release: * * * Free Speech Advocates Urge Court to Reinstate Employee Fired Over Charlie Kirk Social Media Post Filing reveals State Commission lied under oath about employee's dismissal -- exposing a clear violation of the First Amendment and retaliation against protected speech * The ACLU of Florida and the law firm of Benjamin, Aaronson, Edinger & Patanzo, PA filed a motion for summary judg more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 24 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania issued the following statement on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * ACLU of Pennsylvania Statement on Quakertown Student Arrests QUAKERTOWN, Penn. - On Friday afternoon, approximately 35 students from Quakertown Senior High School participated in a planned, peaceful walkout to protest the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Pennsylvania and across the country. During the demonstration, Quakertown Polic more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 24 -- The American Bar Association issued the following statement on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * American Bar Association statement on personal attacks against Supreme Court justices The recent remarks by the president of the United States, leveling personal criticisms against members of the U.S. Supreme Court, are not acceptable and cross a dangerous line that threatens the safety of the judiciary and our judicial process. These remarks, following the Supreme Court's ruling  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Know Your Rights: Trump Administration Issues New Guidelines To Protect Student Prayer and Religious Expression By Abigail A. Southerland The Trump Administration just issued new guidelines to protect prayer and religious expression in public schools. The Administration's new guidance marks a significant reversal of Biden-era guidance that minimized the constitutional rights of public school stude more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Political Nightmare for Mamdani By Logan Sekulow New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces a massive political backlash during the blizzard that has overtaken his city. In an ironic twist the socialist mayor doesn't believe in voter ID laws, but his citizens will need multiple forms of ID, including a Social Security number, to become an "emergency snow shoveler." According to the New York City De more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 24 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson to Relocate New Orleans Office to One Canal Place The law firm of Baker Donelson has signed a long-term lease to relocate its New Orleans office to One Canal Place, one of New Orleans' leading Class A commercial office buildings. Baker Donelson will move in the fall of 2026 to occupy approximately 40,000 square feet on the top two floors of One Canal Place, relocating from its c more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Ben Leyendecker Named "Private Equity and Venture Capital Lawyer of the Year" at the Legal 500 Germany Awards 2026 * The Legal 500 selected Kirkland partner Ben Leyendecker as "Private Equity and Venture Capital Lawyer of the Year" at the Legal 500 Germany Awards. The awards recognize lawyers, law firms and in-house legal departments that have set the standard acros more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 24 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on Feb. 23, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Chancellor Denies Additional NCAA Eligibility for Aguilar Knox County Chancellor Chris Heagerty on Friday denied a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit filed by Joey Aguilar, the University of Tennessee's starting quarterback. Aguilar was seeking an additional year of eligibility from the NCAA, Knox News reports. With the injunction denied, Aguilar is  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Feb. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Crain's Detroit Business Names Two Clark Hill Lawyers to 2026 Notable Women in Law List * Clark Hill's Maria Dwyer and Anne-Marie Welch were both selected as Crain's Detroit Business "Notable Women in Law" for 2026. The recognition honors legal professionals for their career accomplishments, mentorship, leadership and being champions of justice for clients and the broader commun more PR

OAKLAND, California, Feb. 24 -- The National Center for Youth Law issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Federal lawsuit challenges interior family separation of immigrant children New litigation, filed by NCYL and Democracy Forward Foundation, seeks to stop the government practice of separating children from previously approved family sponsors without explanation or due process * The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) and Democracy Forward Foundation (DF) filed a feder more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers List * NEW YORK - February 23, 2026 - Lawdragon recognized 13 attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP in its guide, Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers. According to the publication, this guide selected its member more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Paloma Acquisition Corp I in Connection with Its $150M IPO * NEW YORK - Feb. 23, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Paloma Acquisition Corp I in connection with its $150 million initial public offering. The company announced the closing of its IPO of 15 million units at a price of $10 per unit. Total gross proceeds fro more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hammond and Shublak Author Article in Indiana Lawyer * Taft partners John Hammond, IV and Mark Shublak authored the article "Ensuring our decisions bend toward the common good," published in The Indiana Lawyer on Jan. 30, 2026. The article examines key issues before the Indiana General Assembly during its short session, with a focus on economic opportunity, workforce development, ed more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 18 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Immigration Co-Chair Discusses H-1B Strategy Amid New Rules In an interview with Workspan Daily, Jocelyn Campanaro discusses the potential impact of recent changes to the H-1B work visa program and offers some strategies for companies to consider adapting to the new rules affecting their ability to hire global talent. To read the article visit Workspan Daily (https://worldatwork.org/publications/worksp more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 24 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * In Win for Historic Black Community, Court Restores Access to Sacred Cemetery Blocked Off By Private Gates As lawsuit against private landowners proceeds, Gullah Geechee community can now access cemetery for funerals and maintenance * Beaufort, SC - After a hearing in December 2025, a court today ordered landowners on St. Helena Island in South Carolina to remove all obstructi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Introducing the Student Press Report, a national news desk covering student media and college journalists Today marks the launch of the Student Press Report, a new national effort to report on the challenges facing campus news outlets and the successes of college journalists. This brand-new initiative will showcase the trials and tribulations facing collegiate news organizations an more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 24 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on Feb. 23, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Knox Commission to Vote on Irwin Leading Juvenile Center The Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center could soon be governed and operated by Knox County Juvenile Court Judge Tim Irwin, Knox News reports. Knox County commissioners are scheduled to vote Feb. 25 on whether to place Irwin in charge. If approved, a final vote would be required in March. I more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Kruse Named Notable Women in Law By Crain's Detroit Business * Taft Detroit Partner Sara Kruse has been named a Notable Women in Law by Crain's Detroit Business. The Notable Women in Law award recognizes individuals seeking justice, setting precedent, and managing high-profile cases for their corporate clients. The women on this list are mentors, champions, and beacons of their comm more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 24 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 13, 2026, by counsel Michael Whitbread: * * * Australia: AI Assisted Claims Are Here In a recent address, the President of Australia's Fair Work Commission (FWC) described a sharp, AI driven surge in applications, highlighting how large language models (LLMs) can produce ready to file claims within minutes, including at times with invented facts. Near zero drafting costs, polished legal tone and more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 24 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 23, 2026, by shareholder Christina G. Cordoza and counsel Michael Paglialonga: * * * Dear Littler: How do we avoid getting trapped by trapped at work laws? Dear Littler: I'm hearing all this chatter about employees being "trapped" at work and I don't understand it. We are a multistate employer that provides relocation benefits and sign-on bonuses to new hires. We also pay for educational opportu more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 24 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 23, 2026, by associate Rene Louis Macioce and counsels Michael Paglialonga and Maayan Deker: * * * New York Enacts Opioid Antagonist Requirements for Employers New York recently enacted legislation that will soon require employers that are federally mandated to maintain workplace first aid supplies to include an opioid antagonist, such as Naloxone or Narcan. The original bill, Senate Bill S5922  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * McMahon to Present on Writing with Impact * Taft Chicago business development manager Risa McMahon will share insights during the Legal & Professional Services Council program "Writing with Impact: Practical Strategies for Legal Marketers" on Feb. 26. McMahon and co-presenter Lora Wegman of Thompson Coburn will provide practical, repeatable techniques for creating strategic, scannab more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * New Predatory 100% APR Bank Seeks Trump Administration's Approval * February 23, 2026 -Press Release OCC Should Not Allow CashNetUSA and NetCredit to Ignore State Interest Rate Limits WASHINGTON - The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) should deny the application of Enova International, the owner of CashNetUSA and NetCredit, to become a national bank, advoca more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * NWLC and Student Advocacy Groups Demand Department of Education Action on Student Sexual Violence Complaints Under Title IX * Today the National Women's Law Center (NWLC), with nine survivor advocacy organizations, delivered a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kim Richey, demanding that the Department of Education fulfill  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (TNSrpt) -- The Phoenix Center issued the following news release: * * * PHOENIX CENTER RESEARCH SHOWS BROADBAND PRICES ARE FALLING, NOT RISING New Economic Analysis Finds Competing Claims Over FCC Data Resolved by Proper Price Index Methods * In a new analysis released today entitled Are Broadband Prices Rising? The Perils of Naive Price Comparisons, Phoenix Center Chief Economist Dr. George S. Ford demonstrates that real broadband prices declined materially between 2024 more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 18 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Regional Managing Partner Discusses Mexico's Changing Labor Standards In an interview with Reforma, German de la Garza De Vecchi discusses Mexico's legal reforms which have created a structural change in labor standards for the country. "In practice, this reform raises the standard of labor governance and compels organizations to rethink their internal culture, their protocols, and their evidence of com more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Delivers Strong Pro Bono Impact in 2025 * In 2025, Taft attorneys and staff demonstrated the firm's continued commitment to pro bono service across its offices. Firmwide, Taft contributed 16,342 pro bono hours, including 243 new pro bono matters opened during the year. In addition to direct legal services, Taft made financial contributions to 40 legal aid organizations across t more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Vindicated: Court rebukes Newton, Iowa, officials for retaliatory arrests after citizen called them "fascists" Decision condemns Newton, Iowa, officials for arresting Noah Petersen twice in October 2022 for speaking during a city council public comment period * Today, a federal judge in Iowa ruled that the city of Newton, Iowa, violated Noah Petersen's constitutional rights wh more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 24 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on Feb. 23, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * VUMC to End Transgender Surgeries for Adults Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is discontinuing gender-related surgeries for transgender adults, the Tennessean reports. The hospital cited "operational limitations and lack of surgical coverage" for ending one of its few remaining medical services for transgender patients. It will continue non more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 24 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on Feb. 23, 2026, by Laura Labenberg: * * * YLD Family Law Webcast on Tap for Next Week Join the TBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) for the next installment of The Rookie Series with "Family Law: Trends and Challenges" on March 5 at noon CST. The one-hour webcast will provide an overview of family law, covering key areas such as marriage, divorce, child custody and support, and property divisio more PR