WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Hausfeld, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 12 Hausfeld Lawyers honored in Lawdragon's Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers Guide Hausfeld is proud to announce that 12 of its attorneys in the United States have been recognized by the 2026 Lawdragon '500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers Guide'. They were selected through a process that combines independent journalistic research with a robust, open nomination process. Final candidates are vetted by peers and competitors before the final 500 are selected. H more PR

NEW YORK, March 31 [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: * * * ACLU Condemns President Trump's Executive Order Attempting to Restrict Mail-In Voting * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) condemns President Trump's new unlawful executive order attempting to restrict mail-in voting nationwide, continuing a pattern of unconsti more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 1 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado issued the following news on March 31, 2026: * * * ACLU of Colorado Condemns SCOTUS Ruling Against Colorado's Ban on Conversion Therapy An 8-1 ruling from the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy on youth under the age of 18 could open the door to stripping protections away from LGBTQ+ youth in the country. The case now returns to the lower courts. * A ruling from the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) Tuesday could o more PR

NEW YORK, April 1 -- Parliamentarians for Global Action issued the following news on March 31, 2026: * * * Afghanistan's Human Rights Crisis: Afghan Women MPs Address the European Parliament On 18 March 2026, Afghan women parliamentarians, forced into exile since the Taliban's takeover in August 2021, spoke at a session of the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI). The event was organized in partnership with Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) and focused on the increasingly alarming and ongoing worsening of human ri more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Big Trouble for Rep. Eric Swalwell By Logan Sekulow In a surprising twist, Rep. Eric Swalwell's (CA-14) legal team sent a cease-and-desist letter to FBI Director Kash Patel to stop the release of records related to his relationship with Communist Chinese spy Christine Fang. What could the Congressman, who currently has his eyes on succeeding Gavin Newsom as the governor of California, be worried about the public finding out? As reported by The  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement on March 31, 2026, by special counsel Craig Parshall: * * * VINDICATION: Major Consent Decree Blocks Social Media From Colluding With the Federal Government To Censor Americans For those of us at the ACLJ who were representing Christian conservative and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at the U.S. Supreme Court in 2024 in a free speech case, together with conservative internet commentators David Harris Jr. and Robby Starbuck, one thing was unt more PR

NEW YORK, March 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, posted the following news release: * * * Blocking millions in MENA: internet shutdowns in 2025 * Not a single day of 2025 passed without at least one internet shutdown. Last year, people across the world experienced the highest number of deliberate blackouts ever recorded by the #KeepItOn coalition. Launching today, March 31, 2026, Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition's new report, Rising more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * Brandeis Center, StandWithUs Saidoff Law Precedent-Setting Ruling Affirms Targeting Jews as "Colonizers" Can Constitute Illegal Harassment Independent City College of San Francisco Investigation Confirms Identity-Based Discrimination, Setting Key Precedent for Campus Anti-Semitism Cases * The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and StandWithUs Saidoff Law on March 31 announced a significant victory for Jew more PR

NEW YORK, March 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, posted the following news release: * * * Breaking records, breaking connections: internet shutdowns in EECA in 2025 * Not a single day of 2025 passed without at least one internet shutdown. Last year, people across the world experienced the highest number of deliberate blackouts ever recorded by the #KeepItOn coalition. Launching today, March 31, 2026, Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition more PR

NEW YORK, April 1 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Mahmoud Khalil Asks Full Appeals Court to Reconsider Decision That Would Allow Government to Re-detain Him After a panel of judges split 2-1 for the government, Mr. Khalil is urging the full Third Circuit to rehear government's appeal of orders prohibiting his detention and deportation * Philadelphia -- Today, Mahmoud Khalil's legal team asked the full Third Circuit Court of Appeals to re-consider the three-judge panel's 2- more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Constitutional Accountability Center issued the following statement on March 31, 2026: * * * CAC Release: In Chiles, Roberts Court Continues Its Dangerous Distortion of the First Amendment Following today's decision at the Supreme Court in Chiles v. Salazar, a case in which the Supreme Court was considering whether Colorado can prohibit mental health professionals from practicing "conversion therapy" on children, Constitutional Accountability Center Director of the Human Rights, Civil Rights, and Citizenship Progra more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Constitutional Accountability Center issued the following statement on March 31, 2026: * * * CAC Release: Supreme Court Considers Availability of Habeas Relief in Mississippi Jury Race-Discrimination Case Following oral argument at the Supreme Court this morning in Pitchford v. Cain, a case in which the Court is considering whether, under federal habeas law, the Mississippi Supreme Court unreasonably held that a criminal defendant waived his right to challenge racial bias in his jury selection, Constitutional Accou more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 26 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog by Julia Wilburn: * * * Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Appointed by Gov. Lee Gov. Bill Lee has appointed Judge Stacy Street to the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, Eastern Section. Street currently is serving as a criminal court judge in the 1st Judicial District. He earned his bachelor's degree from East Tennessee State University and law degree from the University of Tennessee Winston College of Law. Street's appointment fills a vaca more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 1 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 31, 2026, by Julia Wilburn: * * * Criminal Appeals Court Hears Arguments at Winston Law A three-judge panel from the Court of Criminal Appeals heard oral arguments last week at the University of Tennessee Winston College of Law. Judges Timothy L. Easter, J. Ross Dyer and Tom Greenholtz, a Winston Law graduate, sat for the court and heard cases including State v. Price, State v. James, State v. Simmons and State v. Lacey. Proceedings more PR

NEW YORK, March 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise and Global Justice Center File Amicus Brief in Case in which Inter-American Court of Human Rights Issued Landmark Ruling on Forced Sterilization * In a landmark ruling issued in March 2026 in a case in which Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and Global Justice Center filed an amicus curiae brief, the the Inter-American Court of Human Rights issued a landmark judgment in Ramos Durand et al. v. Peru, holding Peru responsible fo more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 1 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 31, 2026, by Julia Wilburn: * * * Dyer County Lawyer Censured The Tennessee Supreme Court censured Dyer County attorney Matthew Wayne Willis on March 30. While representing a client before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, the court says Willis used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to aid him in preparation of a reply brief. The court found that more than 70% of the citations were fictitious, and Willis took no action to che more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 31, 2026, by senior counsel John K. Skousen: * * * Letting Salespeople Choose Their Pay Plan? Here's What Could Go Wrong For Your Dealership - And 5 Steps to Do it Right Offering your salespeople a choice between two pay plans sounds like a win-win, but it can create legal headaches that outlast the goodwill. Before your dealership rolls out a Plan A versus Plan B compensation structure, here's what you need to know. What Could Two Pay Plans L more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Achieves Major Victory for Client NPR in First Amendment Case Against U.S. Government * A team of Gibson Dunn lawyers has achieved a major win in a First Amendment case against the U.S. government, successfully obtaining a permanent injunction from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for our client NPR against enforcement of a Trump administration Executive Order that targeted NPR more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Secures Major Victory in Tenth Circuit Civil Rights Case * Gibson Dunn has secured a major victory in a civil rights case in the Tenth Circuit, reversing a lower court decision granting qualified immunity to the officer who shot and killed an unarmed Black man named Terence Crutcher in Tulsa in 2016. At the time he was killed, Mr. Crutcher's hands were raised, he had no weapon, and he was not unde more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 1 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog by Julia Wilburn: * * * Greene County Lawyer Censured The Tennessee Supreme Court on March 31 censured Green County lawyer Catherine Elizabeth Fezell. On May 14, 2024, Fezell was scheduled to appear for a court docket to represent clients in multiple matters. When she failed to appear, she was contacted by court personnel inquiring about her whereabouts. Upon arrival at court, Fezell was observed by multiple witnesses, including court staff  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 1 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Groups ask D.C. Circuit to set aside FERC certificate for MVP Southgate gas pipeline WASHINGTON, DC - Today, seven conservation and community groups filed a court challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) authorization for Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, to construct the MVP Southgate gas pipeline. The petition for review, filed by the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), Appalachian  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 1 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Hanson Bridgett Opens Fresno Office, Expanding Commitment to Central Valley and Statewide Growth Strategy Opening of downtown Fresno office underscores firm's commitment to a rapidly growing Central Valley market * Hanson Bridgett LLP announced today the opening of its downtown Fresno office, establishing a permanent home in the Central Valley and marking a significant milestone in the firm's continued expansion across California. Th more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 1 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * Health organizations, SELC challenge EPA's illegal repeal of Mercury and Air Toxics Standards WASHINGTON -- Today the American Lung Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Public Health Association, and Physicians for Social Responsibility, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia challenging the U.S.  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Idaho codifies Fourth Amendment protections for private landowners * Boise, Idaho; March 31, 2026: Idaho Governor Brad Little signed legislation today that strengthens constitutional protections for the state's private landowners by barring government agents from entering private property without a warrant, the owner's consent, or exigent circumstances. The Property Rights Protection Act gives Idaho farmers, ranche more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 26 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog by Julia Wilburn: * * * Immigration Nonprofit Adds Co-Director as Case Volume Nearly Doubles Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors, an 18-year-old Nashville nonprofit providing free or low-cost immigration legal services, has adopted a co-directorship model -- bringing on Melinda Noblitt alongside existing leader Tessa Lemos Del Pino -- to handle the surge in demand driven by rapidly changing immigration policy. Caseloads have nearly doubled, more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 1 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Federal Court Rules Eastern Shore Town, Councilman Violated Constitution When Councilman Cut Pipe Attached to Food Truck NORFOLK, Va.--Today, a federal court ruled that the town of Parksley, Virginia, and Councilman Henry Nicholson violated the U.S. Constitution's Fourth Amendment, as well as Virginia law, when Nicholson cut a water pipe running from the Eben-Ezer Food Truck, causing more than a thousand dollars in food spoil more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 1 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * House to Hear First-in-Nation Co-living Model Legislation, the ROOM Act, to Combat Housing Crisis Providence, R.I.--Today, the House Municipal Government and Housing Committee will hear H 8036, a bill with potential to combat the housing crisis that is currently gripping the state. Known as the ROOM Act, which stands for "Restoring Options in Occupancy Models," the bill represents a first-of-its-kind type of legislation that r more PR

NEW YORK, March 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF and Over 30 Organizations Oppose Trump Administration Proposal Tying Federal Funding to Divisive Ideology * Yesterday, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) led a coalition of over 30 civil rights and racial justice organizations in filing public comments opposing a proposal by the General Services Administration (GSA) that would require recipients of federal funding, including nonprofits, to attest to vague, ideological stat more PR

NEW YORK, March 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Files Amicus Brief Urging Equal Educational Opportunity in New Jersey Case Challenging Segregated Schools * On Thursday, March 19, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) filed an amicus brief in the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court in support of equal educational opportunity in Latino Action Network v. New Jersey, a case challenging the urgent and persistent problem of school segregation. In the brief, LDF h more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 1 -- The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland issued the following news: * * * Legal Aid launches new video series The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland launched a new informational video series - Is That Legal? These short videos aim to describe common legal situations in plain language and help viewers recognize when they may have a legal issue. The first video unpacks a common tenant's rights issue: what options do tenants have when repairs aren't made? In Ohio, if a landlord refuses to make necessary repairs within a rea more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Levin to Speak on Crypto Market Structure at STANY 90th Annual Conference * Richard B. Levin, the Chair of Taft's FinTech Practice, will be speaking on a panel at the securities Traders Association of New York (STANY) 90th Annual Conference on April 13, 2026, at the NYSE. The all-day conference will feature panels on market structure, crypto, and trading innovation. Levin will be a speaker on the panel, Crypto at the Trading Desk:  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Levin to Speak on Panel at Sturm College of Law * Richard B. Levin, the Chair of Taft's FinTech Practice, will be speaking on a panel at the University of Denver's Sturm College of Law on April 8, 2026. The panel will focus on the evolution of finance, regulatory changes, and the legal considerations of advising clients in the crypto space. The University of Denver Sturm College of Law opened in 1892 and has been a leader in leg more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 1 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 31, 2026, by associate Kate Richards: * * * UK: Consultation Launched on Threshold for Triggering Collective Redundancy Obligations The Government's consultation for collective redundancy seeks views on the level and methods for the new threshold. At a Glance The UK Employment Rights Act 2025 ("ERA 2025") is set to introduce key changes to the legal framework for collective redundancy. In particular, changes are expected to come into force i more PR

NEW YORK, March 31 [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: * * * Mahmoud Khalil Asks Full Appeals Court to Reconsider Decision That Would Allow Government to Re-Detain Him * PHILADELPHIA -Today, Mahmoud Khalil's legal team asked the full Third Circuit Court of Appeals to re-consider the three-judge panel's 2-1 decision overturning a lower court's or more PR

NEW YORK, March 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * Mahmoud Khalil Asks Full Appeals Court to Reconsider Decision That Would Allow Government to Re-detain Him * PHILADELPHIA - Today, Mahmoud Khalil's legal team asked the full Third Circuit Court of Appeals to re-consider the three-judge panel's 2-1 decision overturning a lower court's orders releasing Mr. Khalil on bail and barring the government from detaining or deporting him based on Secretary of State Marco Rubio's vague an more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Maine reforms healthcare law, expanding access for patients * Augusta, Maine; March 31, 2026: Maine took a step toward greater healthcare freedom today through reforms to its certificate of need (CON) laws. The reform empowers more healthcare entrepreneurs to open new facilities without first navigating a costly, time-consuming government approval process that requires competitors' permission by raising the thresho more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 1 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 31, 2026, by counsel Rachel Carey and members Emily Johnson and Elizabeth Sullivan: * * * Managing genetic testing risk and lessons from recent DOJ enforcement Over the last several years, federal concern about genetic testing has been steadily growing. Regulators have watched Medicare Part B spending on molecular and genetic tests spike while a relatively small number of laboratories, marketers, and telemedicine vendors drove a disproportionat more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 1 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 31, 2026, by counsel Kevin Soucek: * * * Turning defense into alpha: why trademark enforcement is a business investment, not a cost Trademark enforcement is often viewed as a sunk legal cost - something to avoid, minimize, or defer. The issue with that mindset is that it can erode brand value over time. In reality, enforcement is a disciplined, strategic investment that strengthens market position, protects revenue, and promotes brand equity a more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 1 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 31, 2026, by Julia Wilburn: * * * MPD Officers on Leave After 'No Kings' Rally Memphis Mayor Paul Young on Monday announced that Memphis Police Department (MPD) officers involved in an alleged confrontation with protesters at Saturday's "No Kings" rally have been placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation. The officers are under scrutiny for allegedly deploying pepper spray on march marshals and making several  more PR

OAKLAND, California, April 1 -- The National Center for Youth Law issued the following news release: * * * NCYL stands with LGBTQ+ youth in safeguarding access to healthcare Supreme Court's decision in Chiles v. Salazar narrows vital protections for young people * Young people deserve access to health care that supports their well-being, not therapy that tries to erase who they are. It's for this reason that NCYL strongly denounces the Supreme Court's opinion issued today in Chiles v. Salazar. The court found that a state medical licensing more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey expands nurse freedom, improving patient access to care * Trenton, New Jersey; March 31, 2026: New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law yesterday increasing experienced nurses' freedom to treat patients without mandatory physician oversight agreements. The law exempts advanced practice nurses with more than 5,000 hours of experience from joint protocol requirements when providing primary or behavioral more PR

NEW YORK, March 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, posted the following news release: * * * One region, half the world's shutdowns: internet shutdowns in the Asia Pacific in 2025 * Not a single day of 2025 passed without at least one internet shutdown. Last year, people across the world experienced the highest number of deliberate blackouts ever recorded by the #KeepItOn coalition. Launching today, March 31, 2026, Access Now and the #KeepI more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Partner Justin Kingsolver named to Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 list * BCLP is excited to share that partner Justin Kingsolver was named to the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association's 2026 Best LGBTQ+ lawyers under 40 list. The list recognizes legal professionals under 40 who have distinguished themselves in their field and have demonstrated a profound commitment to LGBTQ+ equality. Justin is a partner in the firm' more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 1 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 31, 2026, by Julia Wilburn: * * * Portrait of Judge Williams Unveiled in Chattanooga Retired Circuit Court Judge Marie Williams was honored at a portrait unveiling ceremony in Chattanooga's Hamilton County Circuit Court last week. The event celebrated her nearly three decades as the first woman to serve as a state court judge in the county. Williams attended the University of Tennessee Winston College of Law and became one of very f more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith named in GAR 30 ranking for 8th consecutive year * PARIS - Global law firm Reed Smith today announced that the Global Arbitration Review (GAR) has included the firm in the 19th edition of its GAR 30 list of leading law firms for international arbitration. The authoritative publication has placed Reed Smith on its GAR 30 list for eight years in a row. Reed Smith's international arbitration practice span more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 1 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * SELC files suits against DOJ and HHS to obtain public records The complaints were filed after requests for records related to attempts to roll back civil rights protections were not answered. * WASHINGTON -- Today the Southern Environmental Law Center filed two complaints against federal agencies pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to obtain records related to the Trump administration's atte more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Senior Counsel John W. Amberg Authors 'Los Angeles Lawyer' 2025 Ethics Roundup * For more than two decades, BCLP Senior Counsel John W. Amberg has authored the annual ethics roundup for Los Angeles Lawyer magazine, offering an in-depth review of the most significant developments affecting California legal ethics over the past year. His 2025 Ethics Roundup, published in the March/April 2026 issue, examines a wid more PR

NEW YORK, March 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Short-selling rebounds in UK equities as bearish positions climb * White & Case partner and Head of UK Public M&A Patrick Sarch was recently featured in a range of financial outlets, including Hedge Week, The Financial Analyst, Portfolio Adviser, Securities Finance Times and Finimize. Patrick commented on new White & Case analysis highlighting a sharp resurgence in short-selling activity across UK-listed companies - as the Fir more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 1 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 31, 2026, by Julia Wilburn: * * * Smiley Announces Candidacy for Shelby County Mayor Memphis City Councilmember JB Smiley has announced his candidacy for Shelby County mayor in the upcoming August election. Smiley received his law degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's William H. Bowen School of Law. Following graduation he started Smiley & Associates in 2017. Serving on the city council since 2020, Smiley has led i more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 27 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Court allows Alabama Power solar fees to continue Solar customers' bill savings negated by monthly fee * MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Wednesday, the US District Court for the Middle District of Alabama ruled for the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) and Alabama Power, granting their motions for summary judgment and allowing Alabama Power to continue to charge solar customers extra monthly fees. Filed by SELC and Ragsdale LL more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 1 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Duke doubles down on expensive gas resources for proposed Carbon Plan Energy experts outline a more affordable and reliable path with clean, renewable resources that would save customers billions * CHAPEL HILL, N.C.-- Monopoly utility Duke Energy's proposed resource plan is risky, lacks diversity of energy sources, and does not prioritize affordability for North Carolinians, experts shared in testimony filed by the Southern  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC Advocacy Helps Secure $15 Million for Georgia Elections Amid New Findings on Underfunding of State Elections * ATLANTA - The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) released a five-report series this month highlighting one of the most overlooked challenges facing democracy in Georgia: the chronic underfunding of elections and its impact on voter confidence. These reports have been used by the SPLC and advocates to secure more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 1 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news: * * * Nebraska student appeals censorship of editorial cartoon A Nebraska student journalist, with the help of the Student Press Law Center, is pushing back against censorship at his high school, and he hopes it will secure press freedom for all students in his district. Gretna East High School junior Nicholas Mitchell filed an appeal yesterday with the Gretna Public Schools Board of Education, asking them to reverse the recent censorship of an editorial more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 1 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 31, 2026, by Julia Wilburn: * * * Supreme Court Rules on Conversion Therapy Ban The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled 8-1 in favor of a Christian counselor challenging Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote for the majority that lower courts applied too lenient a standard and that the law improperly targets speech based on viewpoint. The Hill reports that the decision could affect similar laws in mo more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Svetlana Gans Appointed Future ABA Antitrust Law Section Chair * Partner Svetlana Gans, Co-Chair of Gibson Dunn's Consumer Protection Practice and Antitrust team member, has been appointed to serve as the future Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Antitrust Law Section. Svetlana will serve as Vice Chair starting August 2026, with her official term as Chair beginning in August 2028. As Section Chair, more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 1 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 31, 2026, by Julia Wilburn: * * * U.S. Courts Request $9.7B for Security, System Updates The federal judiciary has requested $9.7 billion in funding for fiscal year 2027, including $920.9 million for courthouse security -- a 3.2% increase driven by a 57% surge in serious security incidents against judges last year -- and ongoing problems with outdated equipment. The budget also seeks $10 million for a new case management system and  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * UFC SETTLEMENT FUND DISTRIBUTION UPDATE * Cung Le, et al. v. Zuffa, LLC d/b/a Ultimate Fighting Championship and UFC United States District Court for the District of Nevada Case No. 2:15-cv-01045-RFB-BNW SETTLEMENT FUND DISTRIBUTION UPDATE March 31, 2026 This update provides the status of the ongoing distribution of Net Settlement Funds to the 1,088 Class Members who submitted claims related to this cas more PR

NEW YORK, March 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case secures complete dismissal of high-profile securities fraud action against Warner Bros. Discovery and senior executives * Global law firm White & Case LLP has secured a decisive and complete victory for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD), Chief Executive Officer David Zaslav and Chief Financial Officer Gunnar Wiedenfels in a closely watched securities fraud action arising from the company's loss of long-standing N more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 1 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 31, 2026, by Julia Wilburn: * * * Winston Law to Dedicate Reeves Institute for Professional Leadership on April 17 The University of Tennessee Winston College of Law will celebrate the dedication of the Pamela Reeves Institute for Professional Leadership on April 17 at 4 p.m. EDT. RSVP by April 8. A 1979 graduate of the law school, Reeves was the first woman to serve as both district judge and chief judge of the U.S. District Court  more PR