WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * ACLJ Landmark Victory: Federal Appeals Court Unanimously Protects Teacher's Right to Pray By Nathan Moelker In a landmark decision handed down yesterday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit unanimously ruled that a Texas schoolteacher has the constitutional right to pray on school grounds - and that her principal violated clearly established law when he ordered her to stop.  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * The Disturbing Truth About an Industry That Depends on Babies Yet Supports Abortion As a first-time mom expecting a baby this September, my social media feed has completely changed. What used to be filled with news and politics is now full of pregnancy advice, nursery ideas, and - of course - ads for diapers. However, I didn't expect that preparing for my baby would lead me to discover something  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Far Left Plots Shutdown Over Iran War Several far-Left U.S. Senators are threatening to shut down the Senate floor unless Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (and others) testify about the war with Iran. As reported by The Hill: A group of Senate Democrats are threatening to use every procedural tool at their disposal to hold up business on the Senate floor unles more PR

NEW YORK, March 11 -- A Better Balance, a legal advocacy organization, issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Amid Shortage of Foster Families, Tennessee Expands Paid Parental Leave to Support State Employees With Foster Children On March 9th, the Tennessee Legislature passed SB 938 with strong bipartisan support, and the bill will now head to the Governor's desk. This legislation provides state government employees who foster a child with up to 6 weeks of paid parental le more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Attorneys Examine Neurodata Privacy Law With Updates from US, UK and EU In a Computer and Telecommunications Law Review article, data privacy and cybersecurity partner Rohan Massey and health care partners Christine Moundas and David Peloquin analyzed neurodata privacy law updates from the United States, United Kingdom and European Union. Following an evaluation of existin more PR

NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise's Launch of STAAR 2.0 Featured by Legaltech News Debevoise & Plimpton LLP's launch of STAAR 2.0, the latest version of the firm's client-facing AI advisory platform, has been featured by Legaltech News ( Law.com ). STAAR 2.0 is built with Legora's Portal architecture, which converts the knowledge gained from five years of advising over 100 clients on complex AI-related more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 11 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Diverse Coalition Champions Religious Freedom in Texas Public Schools A statewide coalition of diverse organizations and Texans across the state successfully empowered Texas families to defend the religious freedom of millions of Texas public school students from Senate Bill 11, the state-organized prayer in school law. * A statewide coalition of diverse organizations and Texans  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Elimination of SAVE Plan Puts More Than 7 Million Borrowers in Financial Peril Student Loan Borrowers Could See Monthly Bills Quadruple Following Department of Education Settlement * Student loan borrowers enrolled in the popular Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan were dealt a serious blow yesterday, as a federal appeals court paved the way for the Department of Ed more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, March 11 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Estate Planning Attorney Presents to Members of the RPPTL Section of The Florida Bar and the Orange County Bar Association A recognized presenter on estate planning law, attorney Joseph Percopo shared insights on Tenancy by the Entirety (TBE) via two presentations: "Loumpos v. Bank One - Tenants by the Entirety Florida Supreme Court Case" to the Asset Protection Committee of the Real Property Probate more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 11 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 10, 2026, by counsel Olivia J. Italiano and associates Natalie Halpin and Kate Mize: * * * Aliens, Conspiracies, and Ping-Pong: Lessons Learned From the 2026 Oscar Nominees With Oscar season upon us, we're putting the spotlight on major employment law themes featured in this season's crop of Hollywood hits. From crisis management to clear communication on workplace policies to understanding evo more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 11 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 10, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Former Grizzlies Security Leader Sues Over Discrimination A former Memphis Grizzlies security leader has sued the team, alleging his firing was illegal and based on his age and race, the Commercial Appeal reports. In 2023, according to the federal lawsuit, Godfrey Howard, who began working security for the team in 2001 and also serves as a Memphis pol more PR

MIAMI, Florida, March 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Binny Seth Selected for 2026 'Albany Forty Under 40' List * ALBANY, N.Y. - March 10, 2026 - Binny Seth, of counsel in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Albany office, has been named to the 2026 City & State "Albany Forty Under 40" list. This honor recognizes "a cohort of young professionals who are shaking things up in the overlapping arenas  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, March 11 -- Bradley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Jeff Harvey Interviewed in Law360 on Bradley's New Outside General Counsel Services Team Bradley attorney Jeff Harvey was interviewed in Law360 about the firm's new Outside General Counsel Services team, which aims to provide businesses, particularly middle-market companies, with flexible, cost-effective legal support. Harvey emphasized that outsourcing general counsel services can give companies b more PR

NEW YORK, March 10 [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: * * * Kansas State Court Denies Temporary Restraining Order Against State Law Invalidating IDs and Restricting Bathroom Access for Transgender People * Lawrence, K.S. - A judge for the District Court of Douglas County rejected a request for a more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 11 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Law Firm Representing Pottstown Renters Calls on Borough to Back Off New Rental Inspection Proposal On Tuesday, the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter to borough officials in Pottstown, urging them to stop a proposed amendment to the borough's rental inspection ordinance. The proposed amendment would force landlords, whose tenants refuse to consent to inspections of thei more PR

NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Mourns the Loss of Legendary Civil Rights Leader Dr. Bernard LaFayette The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) mourns the loss of Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr., a gifted and courageous leader of the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. LaFayette was a key figure in the fight for equality and justice for Black people, risking his life as a Freedom Rider in the throes of anti-Black violence and  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 11 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 10, 2026, by shareholder Scott McDonald and associate Anna C. Bookout: * * * Delaware Affirms Adequacy of Equity Awards as Non-Compete Contract Consideration Despite Forfeiture At a Glance * Forfeited equity awards can serve as consideration * Adequacy of consideration is decided at the time of contract formation, not later * Overly narrow descriptions of the consideration in an agreement c more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 11 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 10, 2026, by associates Lukas Heber and Lucas GropengieBer: * * * Middle East Crisis: The 4 Most Important Employment Law Questions for HR in Germany The escalation in the Middle East also affects day to day HR management for employers with operations in Germany. Flight restrictions, supply shortages, and rapidly rising fuel prices raise the question of what obligations employers have under Ge more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 11 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 10, 2026, by shareholder Paul J. Kennedy and associate Camellia Campanelli: * * * Virginia General Assembly Sends Bill Limiting Non-Competes to Governor's Desk On March 4, 2026, the Virginia General Assembly approved Senate Bill No. 170, which amends the existing non-compete statute to limit the enforceability of restrictive covenants for certain terminated employees. If enacted, the bill woul more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 11 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 10, 2026, by shareholder Bruce J. Sarchet, office managing shareholder Paula N. Anthony and counsels David A. Dixon and Nicole S. Mule: * * * Warehouse Quota Notice Laws: Connecticut Joins the Club As we reported back in 2021, California passed a first-in-the-nation law requiring certain employers operating warehouses and distribution centers to provide notice to employees of any productivity  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 11 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 10, 2026, by member Ryan Neumeyer: * * * Ohio requires E-Verify for commercial construction employers beginning March 20, 2026 Ohio employers in the commercial construction industry should prepare now for a new state-law E-Verify mandate that takes effect on March 20, 2026. Under Ohio's E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act, covered employers must use E-Verify to confirm the work authorization of ne more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 11 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 10, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * National Media Respond to ICE Detention of Nashville Reporter Nashville Noticias reporter Estefany Rodriguez Florez was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last week and is being held in a jail in Alabama, prompting support from national media organizations including the Committee to Protect Journalists, the National Association more PR

OAKLAND, California, March 11 -- The National Center for Youth Law issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * NCYL calls on Minnesota State Legislature to Protect Students in Wake of Federal Immigration Enforcement Letter to lawmakers raises major concerns around application of school attendance law * The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) is calling on the Minnesota State Legislature to take immediate action to protect students and school districts impacted by the federal more PR

NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * New Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration's Termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia * Media Inquiries: ramla@panasd.org, maria@panasd.org, press@africans.us, golnaz@muslimadvocates.org, media@haitianbridge.org, media@naacpldf.org, Somali immigrants and advocacy organizations file a federal lawsuit to preserve protections for thousands facing unlaw more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Ninth Circuit rules first-grader has free speech rights * Pasadena, California; March 10, 2026: A California first-grader who was punished for drawing an innocent picture for a classmate scored a major victory today when the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that elementary school students have First Amendment rights. The student, a minor going by the initials B. more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSrpt) -- The Phoenix Center issued the following news release: * * * NEW PHOENIX CENTER STUDY SHOWS FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION'S PROPOSED MULTI-LEVEL MARKETING EARNINGS CLAIMS RULE FAILS COST-BENEFIT TEST Analysis also shows how FTC's cited survey evidence fails to support claims of systematic deception * Just prior to President Trump's inauguration, in January 2025 the Federal Trade Commission under the leadership of former Chair Lina Khan proposed industry-wide discl more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith ranked as one of the most active transactional law firms by PitchBook and The Deal * NEW YORK - Global law firm Reed Smith was broadly ranked in the 2025 league tables published by PitchBook and The Deal, bolstering the firm's continued recognition as one of the most active in private equity, M&A, and venture capital. "These rankings reflect the scale a more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 11 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 10, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Report: U.S. Legal Sector Hits Record Employment Employment in the U.S. legal sector continued to grow in February, reaching a record high even as the broader economy shed jobs and the unemployment rate rose, Reuters reports. The total number of jobs in the legal sector, which includes lawyers, paralegals, judges and legal assistants, was 1,237,600  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 11 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 10, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Shelby County to Begin Automatic Expungements for Some Dismissed Cases The Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk's Office announced it will begin implementing automatic expungements for certain cases starting March 23. Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk Heidi Kuhn has advocated for legislation over the past two years aimed at allowing automatic expungeme more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Wyoming passes law to fast-track home building permits Cheyenne, Wyoming: On Thursday, Gov. Mark Gordon signed the Fast Track Permits Act into law, requiring local governments to approve or deny completed building permit applications within 30 calendar days, effective July 1. Builders in Wyoming will no longer face open-ended government delays on residential building more PR