NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 28 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 27, 2026, by Stacey Shrader Joslin: * * * 20 Lawyers Suspended for Fee, 9 for IOLTA Violations The Tennessee Supreme Court on March 25 suspended 20 attorneys for failure to pay the annual registration fee, nine of whom also failed to file proof that client funds are held in an IOLTA-compliant account. View the fee suspension order (https://www.tba.org/docDownload/2941323) and IOLTA  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Tulsi Gabbard Opens Massive Election Investigation By Logan Sekulow Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard just launched a massive election investigation into whether Ukraine rerouted U.S. taxpayer aid money to fund President Joe Biden's 2024 campaign, in an attempt to interfere with a U.S. election. As reported by Just the News: U.S. intelligence intercepted Ukrainian government commu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * The World Is Safer When America Leads By Mike Pompeo, Senior Counsel for Global Affairs Less than four weeks into the joint U.S.-Israeli operation to disarm Iran, there is no shortage of caviling from opponents of military action. But the carping isn't just coming from across the aisle: Some of the most vociferous criticism is coming from within President Trump's most vigorous supporters in the M more PR

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Arnold & Porter Relocates San Francisco Office to Four Embarcadero Center Arnold & Porter is pleased to announce that its San Francisco office has relocated to Four Embarcadero Center. Effective Monday, March 23, this strategic move enhances the firm's client offerings and supports continued growth in Northern California and along the West Coast. "Our new location at Four Embarcadero Center reflects both  more PR

NEW YORK, March 25 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ben Joseloff named among Foreign Investment Watch's 2026 "Top Advisors" Davis Polk partner Ben Joseloff was named a 2026 "Top Advisor" by Foreign Investment Watch. The list recognizes top practitioners who provide advice and counsel concerning foreign investment and national security in the U.S. and abroad. Ben was recognized for his hands-on experience with nearly every facet of the CFIUS process,  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSrep) -- The Center for International Environmental Law issued the following news: * * * Major Banks Backing Risky US Petrochemical Expansion Despite Mounting Legal and Financial Warnings Major US and global banks have provided US $133 billion in financing to companies expanding petrochemical production in the United States since 2019 -- despite growing evidence that the sector is environmentally destructive, financially unstable, and increasingly exposed to legal lia more PR

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Chambers Ranks Crowell & Moring Lawyers and Practices in 2026 Europe Guide Brussels: Chambers and Partners has ranked five Crowell & Moring practice groups and 11 individual lawyers in the Chambers Europe 2026 guide. The Chambers Europe Guide ranks lawyers and law firms in jurisdictions and regions across the continent. Through in-depth interviews with lawyers and their clients, researchers selected hono more PR

NEW YORK, March 25 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dan Stipano discusses AML trends with Kroll Davis Polk AML/CFT head Dan Stipano was quoted in Kroll speaking about recent trends in anti-money laundering enforcement. "We are in a time where the global threat environment has never been higher, largely due to AI and other forms of technology," Dan noted. The article pointed out that while technology can be used by bad actors, it is also a useful so more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 24 (TNSrep) -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris LLP Publishes the ERISA Class Action Review - 2026 CHICAGO - Duane Morris LLP has released the ERISA Class Action Review - 2026, the third edition of this publication. It analyzes the key rulings, settlements and litigation developments in 2025 in the ERISA class action space and the significant trends that are apt to impact these types of lawsuits in 2026. Written  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 28 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 26, 2026, by partners Griffin D. Foster, Tyler J. Vivian and Jonathan R. Zimmerman: * * * The "Baby Shelf" Requirements: A Compliance Guide for Issuers Updated Edition (March 2026) * Which issuers are subject to the "baby shelf" requirements? Instruction I.B.1 of Form S-3 permits an issuer with $75 million or more in aggregate market value of its voting and nonvoting co more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 28 (TNSrpt) -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 27, 2026, by associate Charlotte H N Perowne, partner Huw Beverley-Smith and trainee solicitor James Ford: * * * Copyright and AI in the UK -- Implications for Rights Holders and Developers Proposed Consultations and Reviews May Result in Future Legislation At a Glance * For companies training or deploying AI models and products in(to) the UK or making use of UK more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 28 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 26, 2026, by partners Tyler J. Vivian, Griffin D. Foster and Jonathan R. Zimmerman: * * * SEC Provides Guidance for "Baby Shelf" Limited ATM Issuers New Corporate Finance Interpretation of Securities Act Form S-3 -- Question 116.26 At a Glance * If an issuer were to file a prospectus supplement for an ATM facility pursuant to an effective Form S-3, and such issuer was el more PR

NEW YORK, March 27 [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: * * * Federal Court Orders ICE to Provide People Detained at "Alligator Alcatraz" Detention Facility Access to Legal Counsel * FORT MYERS, Fl. - A federal court granted a preliminary injunction today that requires Immigrations and Customs Enf more PR

DALLAS, Texas, March 25 (TNSrpt) -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Financier Worldwide Names Seyfi Can Kandemir a Distinguished Adviser in 2026 Power Players Report Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to share that London partner Seyfi Can Kandemir has been named a Distinguished Adviser for Project Finance & Infrastructure in the inaugural 2026 Power Players report, published by Financier Worldwide magazine. Seyfi Can is one of just 10 attorneys recognized gl more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 28 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 27, 2026, by counsel Logan S. Booth and partner Usama Kahf: * * * Controlling Companion Chatbots: What You Need to Know About Washington's New Law Businesses are increasingly turning to chatbots to interface with consumers, job applicants, and employees. And as the gap between human and AI capabilities continues to narrow, there is grave concern about the social and emotional repercussions of p more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 28 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 27, 2026, by partner Sheila M. Abron, partner and chief diversity officer Regina A. Petty and regional managing partner Jennifer B. Sandberg: * * * Federal Contractors Face New DEI Rules: What President Trump's Order Means for Your Business The White House just released new rules yesterday requiring federal contractors to agree not to engage in racially discriminatory DEI activities and to take more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 28 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 27, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Historic All-Female Panel Sits on Tennessee Court of Appeals For the first time, a panel of the Tennessee Court of Appeals composed entirely of women judges convened in Nashville on March 24. Judges Carma Dennis McGee, Kristi M. Davis and Valerie L. Smith sat together during the court's regular monthly session, a milestone made possible by the court more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 25 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Launches AI Advisory Services as Part of Firm's Business Consulting Arm HB Consulting's new AI division will provide non-legal AI guidance to clients * Organizations across every industry are grappling with rapid advances in artificial intelligence, facing pressure to adopt AI tools while navigating evolving governance requirements, compliance obligations, and implementat more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 28 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * Federal Court Rules That Fort Bend County Lieutenant Taylor Rollings Arrested Independent Journalist Justin Pulliam in Violation of the First Amendment Victory also confirms that Sheriff Eric Fagan and Fort Bend County violated Pulliam's First Amendment rights when the Sheriff kicked him out of a press conference. * HOUSTON, TX--Yesterday afternoon, Judge George Hanks of th more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 25 -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jean E. Smith-Gonnell Discusses Cannabis Legislation at CBA-CLE Cannabis Symposium Partner Jean E. Smith-Gonnell recently shared insights into the intersection of cannabis legislation and second amendment rights in her presentation, "Lawyers, Guns, and Money: Second Amendment Rights and Cannabis." The presentation took place at Continuing Legal Education in Colorado's (CBA-CLE) 10th Annual Cannabis Symposiu more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 28 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 28, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Jury Finds Google, Meta Liable in Landmark Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Jurors in two of the first U.S. trials in a growing wave of lawsuits against social media companies have found Meta and Google liable for harms to young users, potentially setting up appeals that could reshape the scope of legal protections under Section 230 of the Communication more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The Legal 500 EMEA 2026 Recognizes Arnold & Porter's Brussels Competition and Regulatory Capabilities The 2026 edition of The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) recognized one Arnold & Porter lawyer and two practice areas, highlighting the firm's international competition and EU regulatory work. The guide, which provides annually benchmarked coverage of leading law firms and lawyers in more t more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 25 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * The Legal 500 Honors Alston & Bird's Brussels Office in 2026 Alston & Bird has been recognized for excellence in EU Regulatory: Privacy and Data Protection for Belgium by The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2026. The ranking includes two "Client Satisfaction Accolades": Lawyer & team quality and Sector knowledge. As one client noted: "This team ... is our first and usually only stop for more PR

DALLAS, Texas, March 25 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Legal 500 Names Hunton Among Top Firms in EMEA 2026 Guide Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in two practice areas in the Legal 500 2026 EMEA guide. The firm was ranked in the following categories: * Belgium: EU Regulatory - Privacy and Data Protection * United Arab Emirates: Infrastructure and Projects (Including Project Finance) In addition to the  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 28 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 27, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Legislative Updates Podcast Recaps Day on the Hill, Major Bills The TBA's Legislative Updates podcast returned this week, featuring attorney and TBA lobbyist Berkley Schwarz of Pier Strategies LLC, along with attorneys and TBA lobbyists Brad Lampley and Ashley Harbin of Adams & Reese, and Adams & Reese intern Aydan Hawk. The group recapped the TBA's more PR

NEW YORK, March 23 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Li He and Miranda So named among IHC Magazine's 2025 "Commended External Counsel of the Year" Davis Polk partners and co-heads of Asia (excluding Japan) Li He and Miranda So were named among In-House Community Magazine's 2025 "Commended External Counsel of the Year." The award recognizes the exceptional contributions and exemplary service of external lawyers and underscores the vital role these legal p more PR

NEW YORK, March 24 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Li He named among 2026 "Super 50 TMT Lawyers" by Asian Legal Business Davis Polk co-head of Asia (excluding Japan) Li He was named among the 2026 "Super 50 TMT Lawyers" by Asian Legal Business. The list recognizes the leading practitioners shaping the region's fast-evolving technology, media, and telecommunications sectors and who were commended by clients for their exceptional achievements. The honor more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 28 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 27, 2026, by shareholder Michael R. Gotzler and associate Maria Palivos: * * * Court Declares "Interested Party" Provisions of the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act Unconstitutional An Illinois state court judge has declared the "interested party" provisions of Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act ("the Act") unconstitutional, striking a blow to labor unions that advocated more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 28 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 27, 2026, by senior counsel Tasneem Zaman: * * * DOL Proposed Rule Seeks Higher Prevailing Wages Levels for Foreign Workers The U.S. Department of Labor is scheduled to issue a proposed rule that would increase and re-adjust the "prevailing wage" levels for key employment-based immigration sponsorship programs. The prevailing wage rate refers to the average salary paid to workers in similar po more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 28 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 27, 2026, by knowledge lawyer Emily Bodger: * * * New Duty for UK Employers - Annual Leave Record-Keeping from April 6, 2026 From April 6, 2026, employers will be required to keep adequate records of workers' annual leave and pay entitlements. * In an unexpected development, recent commencement regulations confirm that from April 6, 2026, the new legal duty requiring employers to keep adequa more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 28 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 27, 2026, by shareholder David J. Goldstein: * * * Executive Order 11246 Redux: Trump's New Executive Order on DEI Calls for Renewed Scrutiny of Government Contractors At a Glance * New DEI executive order establishes a new framework for monitoring federal contractors' compliance with nondiscrimination obligations. * Order excludes any focus on sex based discrimination, and enforcement autho more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 28 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 27, 2026, by shareholder Niloy Ray, senior counsel Britney N.D. Torres, associate Min Song and counsels Rachel Simone Frey and Michael Whitbread: * * * The Federal Administration Makes Legislative Recommendations for U.S. AI Policy, Leaving Questions Unanswered The Trump administration has proposed "A National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence" ("the Proposal"). The Proposal, a non- more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 28 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 27, 2026, by knowledge lawyer Emily Bodger: * * * UK: Consultation Launched on Protection from Detriments for Taking Industrial Action The Government has launched a consultation on types of prohibited detriments for employees taking industrial action. * The UK Employment Rights Act 2025 ("ERA 2025") introduces new protections for workers against detriments by their employer to penalise, prev more PR

NEW YORK, March 24 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Margaret Tahyar discusses bank M&A with TheStreet Davis Polk partner and Financial Institutions practice co-head Margaret Tahyar was quoted in TheStreet discussing bank merger activity. The piece noted that there is a favorable regulatory environment for bank M&A. Margaret said, "During the Biden administration, it could take as long as 17 months to get regulatory approval. Now, it's down to three to more PR

NEW YORK, March 25 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ran Li discusses Hong Kong's rise as a destination for Chinese AI companies with ALB Davis Polk partner Ran Li discussed Hong Kong's emerging role as a preferred listing destination for Chinese AI companies and what that means for the legal industry with Asian Legal Business. The article notes that law firms will need to move beyond traditional, siloed practice areas to help AI companies navigate a la more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 24 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Shaw Quoted in MJBizDaily Story on Pre-Legalization Cannabis IP Protection Jabari Shaw, an associate in the Vorys Cincinnati office and a member of the firm's intellectual property group, was quoted in a MJBizDaily article titled "How US cannabis breeders can protect their IP before legalization." Shaw discussed the effort and resources to demonstrate the necessary distinctness, unifor more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 28 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 27, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Shelby County Circuit Court Judge Announces Bid for Reelection Judge Chris Frulla announced he will seek reelection to Shelby County Circuit Court, Division 3 on the Aug. 6 ballot. Frulla earned his law degree from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis and practiced law at Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell PLC from 2012 until h more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 25 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Allmond joins Spanberger administration as first ever Chief Energy Officer in Virginia Today Governor Abigail Spanberger appointed Josephus Allmond to join her administration as Chief Energy Officer. An Executive Order signed today created this new cabinet-level position to work to keep energy affordable, maintain reliability, and ensure Virginia meets long-term clean energy g more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 28 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 27, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * TBA Offers 'Developing Lawyers, Developing Leaders' Program On Demand The TBA's Mentoring Committee, in partnership with the Young Lawyers Division, is now offering its "Developing Lawyers, Developing Leaders" program on demand. The program provides one general and two dual CLE credits and focuses on mentorship and professional development through t more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 23 (TNSjou) -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Three Barnes & Thornburg Partners Recognized as Leaders of Influence in Insurance by Los Angeles Business Journal Partners Lilit Asadourian, Alice Kyureghian, and Josh Rosenberg have been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2026 Leaders of Influence: Insurance list (https://labusinessjournal.com/issues/leaders-of-influence/leaders-of-influence-insurance-2026/). The a more PR

NEW YORK, March 24 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Three Davis Polk partners named 2026 "Dealmakers of the Year" by the American Lawyer Davis Polk partners Darren Schweiger, Michael Senders and Brian Wolfe were named 2026 "Dealmakers of the Year" by the American Lawyer in connection with their roles advising Sycamore Partners with its $23.7B acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA). The take-private deal closed in August 2025 and was deemed the l more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 28 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 27, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * TLAW to Host 8th Annual Empowerment Conference in Nashville The Tennessee Lawyers' Association for Women (TLAW) will host its 8th Annual Empowerment Conference on April 17 at Holland & Knight in Nashville. The conference will bring together women from across Tennessee's legal community for a day of programming focused on professional development, ne more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 28 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 27, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Vandy Law Students File Brief Urging Stronger 1st Amendment Protections Student attorneys Alexander J. McGrail and John R. Neal Jr., working with the Stanton Foundation First Amendment Clinic, have filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit in Hussey v. City of Cambridge, urging the court to strengthen First Amendment pro more PR

DALLAS, Texas, March 23 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Virginia Lawyers Weekly Names Randall Parks to Class of 2026 Hall of Fame Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that partner Randall S. Parks has been named to the Virginia Lawyers Weekly's Class of 2026 Hall of Fame. The annual Hall of Fame list recognizes Virginia lawyers who have been in practice for 30 years or more and who have made lasting marks on the legal field across the Commonwea more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- WilmerHale, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * WilmerHale Practices, Lawyers Recognized in The Legal 500 EMEA 2026 WilmerHale has once again been recognized in The Legal 500 EMEA 2026, earning nine firm rankings and three individual lawyer rankings across key jurisdictions and practice areas. The firm also achieved a top tier ranking for Antitrust Litigation, reflecting its strength in handling complex and high stakes competition matters across Europe. Hans more PR