WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 41 Dentons lawyers recognised in 19th edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia Australia--Dentons is proud to announce that 41 of its lawyers have been recognised across all three individual award categories in the 19th edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia(TM), after being nominated by their peers as leading practitioners in their fields of practice, spanning 42 specialties. Among the achievements, two partners more PR

EUGENE, Oregon, April 17 -- The Western Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * 73 western groups to Senate leadership: No deal with devil on permit reform Today, 73 western community, conservation, faith, and Indigenous groups representing 2.6 million members and supporters delivered a joint letter to Senate Minority Leader Schumer (NY), Sen. Heinrich (NM), Sen. Whitehouse (RI), and House Minority Leader Jeffries demanding they reconsider their pur more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 17 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Prison Rescinds Ban on Indigenous Faith Practices The state's 180 came hours before a scheduled court hearing. * Today, Nebraska prison officials rescinded a ban that prevented certain Indigenous faith practices at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. The decision came just ahead of a scheduled court hearing in a federal civil rights lawsuit that Big Fire Law  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 16 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Virginians' protection from discrimination still two-tiered after Gov. Spanberger signs Virginia Human Rights Act without closing loophole The legislation Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed Monday night updating the Virginia Human Rights Act (VHRA) neglected to waive sovereign immunity, leaving in place a legal shield that blocks Virginians from being able to s more PR

OAKLAND, California, April 17 -- The National Center for Youth Law issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Advocacy organizations urge Ninth Circuit to dismiss challenge to California school district's inclusive academic support program NCYL files amicus in CFER v. Fresno Unified School District that highlights lawfulness of inclusive school support initiatives * The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) and three other legal organizations filed an amicus brief (https://yo more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * AI Rulings on Chatbots Prompts Warnings from Lawyers * As people increasingly turn to artificial intelligence (AI) for advice, some lawyers are telling their clients not to treat AI chatbots like trusted confidants, while others are advising clients on how to decrease the chances that AI chats wind up in court. Two recent rulings show there is no judicial standard more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary on April 16, 2026, by Director of Government Affairs Mark Kelly: * * * Congress Must Permanently Defund Planned Parenthood: Taxpayer Dollars Should Never Fund the Abortion Industry Last July 4th, Congress and President Trump took decisive action in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to prohibit the abortion industry from receiving American taxpayer dollars for one year. Now, as that one-year ban is nea more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Massive Impeachment Whistleblower Referred for Prosecution By Logan Sekulow The DOJ just received criminal referrals to prosecute the whistleblower and the ex-Inspector General (IG) who conspired to impeach President Donald Trump over his phone call with the president of Ukraine by using secondhand testimony of so-called witnesses who weren't even in the room. As reported by Fox News: The Offic more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement by senior counsel for global affairs Mike Pompeo: * * * We Must Resist the Left's War on Religious Freedom It should go without saying that the First Amendment freedoms of conscience, religion, and speech are foundational to our constitutional order. The more these rights are eroded, the faster we will find ourselves on a path toward the type of political and social decay afflicting so much of Weste more PR

NEW YORK, April 17 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Yemeni immigrants ask court to block Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status Trump seeks to end TPS for 13th country in a row, puts thousands at risk of deportation to country devastated by war and famine * A group of Yemeni immigrants today requested an emergency court order to prevent the Trump administration's termination of Tempora more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Bills Boosting Credit Bureaus and Financial Institutions Would Harm People Already Struggling to Afford Housing, Healthcare, and Utilities * NCLC's Chi Chi Wu Testifies in Opposition to Legislation that Dramatically Reduces Accountability for Credit Bureaus WASHINGTON -As Congress considers legislation to boost the credit reporting, background screening, and financial serv more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 17 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Bracewell Announces Strategic Partnership With Legora Bracewell LLP has entered into a strategic partnership with Legora, a collaborative AI platform for legal professionals, as part of the firm's commitment to innovation and client service excellence. The partnership reflects Bracewell's focus on integrating advanced technologies into the practice of law to enhance quality and efficiency while mainta more PR

NEW YORK, April 17 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Yemeni Immigrants Ask Court to Block Trump Administration's Termination of Temporary Protected Status Trump seeks to end TPS for 13th country in a row; puts thousands at risk of deportation to country devastated by war and famine * A group of Yemeni immigrants today requested an emergency court order to prevent the Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected St more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Conservative Sued for Criticizing Coffee Shop Over Grotesque T-Shirt in the Wake of Charlie Kirk's Assassination - The ACLJ Is Stepping Up To Defend Him By Christina Compagnone The ACLJ is stepping in to defend a client who is being sued for defamation by a coffee shop after he spoke out about what he witnessed in the coffee shop. Our client has already spent thousands of dollars defending himse more PR

NEW YORK, April 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Davis Polk honored at the 2026 ALB China Law Awards and named "International Deal Firm of the Year" * Davis Polk was honored in four categories at the 2026 ALB China Law Awards, including the inaugural "International Deal Firm of the Year." The awards recognize the exceptional achievements of leading law firms, private practitioners and in-house teams in the Chinese legal mark more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 17 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 16, 2026: * * * Labor Relations in India: 7 Steps Employers Should Take Under New Industrial Relations Code Businesses with employees in India should review major changes to the country's labor relations framework that will impact your policies and practices. The new Industrial Relations Code, which took effect late last year, streamlines India's dispute resolution process while attempting to main more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 17 -- The Utah State Bar issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Cox appoints Bryan J. Pattison and Jack B. Burns to the Fifth District Court Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Bryan J. Pattison and Jack B. Burns to the Fifth District Court, filling vacancies created by the retirements of Judge John Walton and Judge Keith Barnes. Judicial appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. "Bryan Pattison is known for being thoughtful, prepared  more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 17 -- The Utah State Bar issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Cox appoints Patricia C. Kuendig and Todd M. Olsen to the Third District Court Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Patricia C. Kuendig and Todd M. Olsen to the Third District Court, filling vacancies created by the retirement of Judge Barry Lawrence and the appointment of Judge John Nielsen to the Utah Supreme Court. Judicial appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. "Patr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Hausfeld, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hausfeld recognized for commitment to workplace mental health and employee well-being Hausfeld is proud to announce that it has been awarded the 2026 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America (MHA), as well as the 2025 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna Healthcare. The Bell Seal is the nation's leading certification recognizing employers committed to creating mentally healthy w more PR

NEW YORK, April 17 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news on April 16, 2026: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer takes active role at ICCA Congress in Madrid Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has been proud to participate in the 27th International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) Congress in Madrid this week, joining the global international arbitration community for three days of substantive discussion, reflection, and connection from 13 - 15 Apri more PR

NEW YORK, April 16 [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: * * * House Passes Bill to Create Humanitarian Protections for Haitians with Bipartisan Support * House Representatives today passed H.R. 1689, a bill that would provide a three-year period of protection and work authorization for Haitians. T more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSrpt) -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights issued the following news release: * * * Immigration advocates submit UN report ahead of United States' rescheduled human rights review Last week, a coalition of 23 nonprofit organizations submitted a joint report to the United Nations outlining the United States' ongoing human rights violations against immigrants and asylum seekers. The report, which was submitted to the UN Human Rights Council ahead of the United States' resche more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 17 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Institute for Justice Supports Passage of Bill by Alabama Legislature That Removes Burdensome Regulations for Natural Hair Stylers Montgomery, Ala.--On April 7, SB 183 by Sen. Merika Coleman, was passed by the Alabama Legislature and now awaits the signature of the governor. The bill would remove the requirement for individuals who practice natural hair styling to obtain a lic more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 17 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Denver Man Asks Supreme Court to Revive Fourth Amendment's Warrant Requirements WASHINGTON-- The Fourth Amendment says that warrants must be "supported by oath or affirmation." For much of American history, that meant that warrants required firsthand testimony from a witness. But a 1960 Supreme Court decision opened the door for authorities to use hearsay instead. Rather than hearing from a wit more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Sues National Intelligence Director for Records on Covid-19 Origins and Coronavirus Research * (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today that it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) for records and communications of its employees with other government officials regarding coronaviruses, the  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Jury Finds Ticketmaster, Live Nation Had Monopoloy * A jury on Wednesday found Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary guilty of maintaining an illegal monopoly over major concert venues, following a lawsuit brought by dozens of states, including Tennessee. The Associated Press reports that the verdict could cost the companies hundreds of millions of dollars,  more PR

NEW YORK, April 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Applauds Passage of Landmark Housing Legislation in Maryland * The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) today commended the Maryland General Assembly for passing the Fair Chance Housing Act (SB 937) and Fair Housing and Housing Discrimination - Regulations, Intent, and Discriminatory Effect (HB 573). Together, the passage of this legislation marks a significant step forward in en more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Legislature Gives AG Authority to Review, Remove Shelby County DA * The state House yesterday passed legislation allowing the Tennessee attorney general (AG) to audit and possibly replace the Shelby County district attorney (DA). The News Herald reports that HB0483/SB0443 gives the AG authority to review how cases are handled, including pretrial release conditions more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Legislature Sends Voucher Expansion to Governor * Tennessee will expand its universal voucher program to 35,000 students next school year after the Senate approved HB2532/SB2247 by a vote of 18-14. The bill now goes to Gov. Bill Lee for his consideration. The Senate initially sought to expand the program to 40,000, but agreed to move forward with the House number. more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 17 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 16, 2026, by counsel Catherine Seidelman and senior counsels Felicia K. Watson and Peter Vassalo: * * * OSHA Updates and Extends its Heat Program for Five More Years While OSHA has not yet finalized its pending heat regulation, the agency has signaled that targeting heat-related hazards will nonetheless remain an enforcement priority. On April 10, 2026, OSHA issued an updated National Emphasis more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Madison County Judge Suspended The Board of Judicial Conduct has suspended Madison County General Sessions Judge Mark Patey due to "mental health issues." According to a letter dated April 15, board chair Chancellor Jeffrey Atherton writes that that the board has received information that Patey is "suffering from mental health issues that substantially interfere wi more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * More Than 80 K&L Gates Lawyers Across Asia-Pacific Recognised in 2027 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Editions Best Lawyers(R), a peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named more than 80 K&L Gates lawyers across the Asia-Pacific region in the 2027 editions of its guides, covering Australia, Japan, and Singapore. In addition, nearly 20 of the firm's lawyers were named as Best Lawyer more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * New Yorkers challenge fracking ban as violation of Fifth Amendment rights * New York City, New York; April 16, 2026: Today, a New York family filed a federal lawsuit asking the State to pay just compensation after taking away all economically viable use of their property. Madison Woodward III and his son, Thomas Madison Woodward, argue that the State's unilateral fr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSrep) -- The Violence Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * Nine Murder-Suicides Occur Across U.S. Each Week, Claiming More Than 1,000 Lives Annually, Key Findings from New VPC Study Reveal Key Findings Released Following Murder-Suicide of Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor and Wife, Full Study to be Released Later This Month * More than 1,000 people died in murder-suicides in America in 2025, 87 percent of the killers used a gun, and 65 percent inv more PR

NEW YORK, April 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * NYCLU Condemns Hochul's New Immigration Proposal * The proposal now gives police unfettered discretion over determining who is turned over to ICE ALBANY - Today Governor Hochul announced a newly updated immigration proposal that would allow local and state police to collude with federal immigration authorities if they believe they have probable cause to hold an individual for more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith Celebrates Multiple Honorees in Corporate Counsel's 2026 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards * CHICAGO - Global law firm Reed Smith announced that the firm has two winners and one finalist in Corporate Counsel's 2026 Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) Awards. Carolyn Rosenberg has been named a winner in the Lifetime Achievement category, Sarah Cumm more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Senate votes to disapprove Public Land Order in historic affirmation of the separation of powers and responsible natural resource development * Washington, D.C.; April 16, 2026: In a historic vote, the U.S. Senate has sent H.J.Res. 140 to President Donald Trump's desk, marking a precedent-setting use of the Congressional Review Act (CRA). The resolution disapproves  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 17 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Stokes County Walks Back Data Center Rezoning, Creating Opportunity for Better Process DANBURY, N.C. -- Walnut Cove residents and organizations involved in a lawsuit are encouraged after the Stokes County Board of Commissioners voted this week to formally void its rezoning decision and text amendment that would have cleared the way for a massive data center a more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Three Constangy Attorneys Selected as Fellows of the National Employment Law Council Trial Academy * Constangy is pleased to announce that Anissa Elhaiesahar, Jazmin Luna, and Darianne Young have been selected to participate in the 2026 National Employment Law Council (NELC) Trial Academy, a highly competitive program designed to develop the next  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Two K&L Gates Partners Again Named to India Business Law Journal's International A-List 2026 K&L Gates is pleased to announce that Singapore Office Managing Partner Raja Bose and Singapore Corporate partner Meraj Noor have once again been named to India Business Law Journal's (IBLJ) International A-List. This marks the eighth consecutive year both partners have received this recognition. IBL more PR

EUGENE, Oregon, April 16 -- The Western Environmental Law Center issued the following statement on April 15, 2026: * * * Environmental orgs file protest against Green Chile Pipeline in southern New Mexico Today, the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter, Center for Biological Diversity, and Food & Water Watch filed a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) challenging the Transwestern Pipeline Company's attempt to fast-track the proposed Green Chile Pipeline. The 17-mile pipeli more PR