CHICAGO, Illinois, May 12 -- The American Bar Association issued the following statement on May 11, 2026, by President Michelle A. Behnke: * * * Fair and equal access to the ballot is fundamental to the rule of law Our nation is confronting a profound test of its commitment to representative democracy and equal justice under the law. In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais, concerning the Voting Rights Act of 1965, legislatures in several states are moving aggressively to redraw districts in ways likel more PR

NEW YORK, May 11 [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 Applauds U.S. Appellate Court Decision Upholding Detained Immigrants' Right to Bond Hearings * The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Michigan applauds today's federal appeals court decision holding that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is illegally detaining i more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, May 12 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * ACLU Applauds U.S. Appellate Court Decision Upholding Detained Immigrants' Right to Bond Hearings The ACLU of Michigan (ACLU) applauds today's federal appeals court decision holding that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is illegally detaining immigrants without access to bond hearings. The decision is expected to affect thousands of people in Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, and Kentucky illegally detai more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Democrats RUSHING to Supreme Court By Logan Sekulow Democrat lawmakers in Virginia are scrambling to rush an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the recent Virginia Supreme Court ruling striking down the far Left's unconstitutional attempt to alter Virginia's congressional districts heavily in their favor. As reported: After the Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter-approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, De more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement on May 11, 2026, Mike Pompeo, a former Secretary of State under President Trump: * * * Why are Progressives Appeasing Antisemites? It seems like each day brings fresh revelations of a Leftist politician being elevated despite their extreme anti-Israel - if not outright antisemitic - beliefs. From the election of Zohran Mamdani in New York; to the SS-tattooed, Hamas-supporting Senate candidate Graham Platner; to the Michigan Senate candidate sharing t more PR

NEW YORK, May 12 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Brian Vaca Featured as a Distinguished Alum by University of Miami School of Law in Centennial Celebration Highlights * Vaca was selected as a featured alum in Miami Law's centennial celebration, chosen from the more than 23,000 graduates in the school's history. * He discussed his legal education and early career development in a feature interview. * Brian Vaca has been featured by the University of Miami School of Law as part of the school's 100-y more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Center for Law and Social Policy issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * CCDF Final Rule is a Blow to Access and Stability for Families and Child Care Providers Today the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) published its anticipated final rule for the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), which rescinds the 2024 final rule. This includes removing requirements to: * limit family copayment to 7 percent of a family's income; * provide some direct services through grants and contracts for more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * City Officials Admit: We Shut Him Down for His Message - ACLJ Files To Hold the City Accountable By Nathan Moelker Imagine being told by your own government that your voice isn't allowed. That's exactly what happened in Carbondale, where a pro-life advocate was shut down simply for what he believes. A Carbondale, Illinois city official told a pro-life advocate to his face that city leaders were shutting him down because of his message - and that  more PR

NEW YORK, May 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Files Amicus Brief Asking Supreme Court to Restore Mail and Pharmacy Dispensing of Mifepristone * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has filed an amicus curiae brief in two parallel cases before the Supreme Court of the United States, Danco Laboratories, LLC v. The State of Louisiana, et al. and GenBioPro, Inc. v. The State of Louisiana, et al., on behalf of many of the nation's leading medical societies to protect access to mif more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following statement on May 11, 2026: * * * Dentons LuatViet achieves upgrades in the Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific Guide 2026 Dentons LuatViet continues to reinforce its reputation as one of Vietnam's premier dispute resolution law firms with the Asia-Pacific Benchmark Litigation Guide 2026. We are proud to announce that Senior Partner Tran Thi Ngoc Linh has been newly ranked as a "Litigation Star" in Commercial & Transactions. This honors alongside our Managing Partner, Tran Duy Can more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * DOJ Seeks to Intervene in Tyre Nichols' Civil Suit * The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has moved to intervene in the federal civil lawsuit filed by RowVaughn Wells, the mother of Tyre Nichols, after the court ordered Wells' attorneys to disclose communications with the DOJ related to the lawsuit and the department's pattern-and-practice investigation into the Memphis Police Department. According to the Commercia more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 12 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 11, 2026: * * * California Secures Record $12.75 Million CCPA Settlement: Your Action Steps to Ensure Privacy Compliance California officials just announced the largest settlement over alleged violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to date - a $12.75 million payout. Friday's settlement with General Motors, negotiated by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and several key district attorneys with support from the California Privacy  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 12 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 11, 2026: * * * Colorado Moves to Replace AI Bias Audit Law With New Transparency Framework: Your Guide to Understanding the Changes Colorado lawmakers are moving to repeal the state's first-in-the-nation AI antidiscrimination law and replace the mandatory bias audit and risk impact assessment requirements with a streamlined transparency-and-notice framework. The May 1 proposal, backed by key lawmakers, instead focuses on automated decision-making te more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 12 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 11, 2026: * * * New NICU Leave For Illinois Workers Starts June 1: Is Your Business Prepared? Businesses operating in Illinois will soon have to provide unpaid, job protected leave to employees with children in a neonatal intensive care unit under a new state law. Illinois employers with 16 or more employees should start to prepare now for The Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act, which is set to take effect on June 1. Employees at covered busine more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Shortlisted for Four Legal Business Awards for Second Consecutive Year * LONDON - May 11, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been shortlisted for four Legal Business Awards, including Global London Law Firm of the Year, Capital Markets Team of the Year, Real Estate Team of the Year, and Restructuring Team of the Year. This is the second consecutive year in which the firm has received f more PR

WASHINGTON, May 11 [Category: Law/Legal -- Haitian Bridge Alliance, a grassroots community organization that advocates for fair and humane immigration policies and provides migrants and immigrants with humanitarian, legal and social services, issued the following news release: * * * HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE HONORS IMMIGRANT MOTHERS AND URGES ECONOMIC EQUITY AND IMMIGRATION POLICIES THAT PREVENT FAMILY SEPARATION * San Diego, CA - This Mother's Day, the Haitian Bridge Alliance honors immigrant mothers across the United States whose sacrifices more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 12 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on May 11, 2026: * * * Healthcare, legal experts to convene May 20 for ABA 2026 Antitrust in Healthcare Conference Legal practitioners, regulators, scholars and healthcare industry stakeholders will meet May 20 to discuss legal and regulatory developments shaping the healthcare sector during the American Bar Association 2026 Antitrust in Healthcare Conference in Washington, D.C. During the one-day meeting, a roundtable of leading economists will discuss the  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Helfman Recognized Among 2026 Crain's Cleveland Women of Influence * Taft Cleveland partner Jill Friedman Helfman was recognized by Crain's Cleveland Business as a 2026 Women of Influence honoree. She was recognized with 11 other leaders who are redefining what impact looks like in Northeast Ohio. The honorees will be celebrated at a luncheon on June 18. For more information, or to buy tickets, visit here. A well-respected attorne more PR

NEW YORK, May 12 (TNSrep) -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The state of "omnicrisis": corporate treasurers are increasingly seeing volatility as structural rather than exceptional * Corporate treasurers facing persistent volatility are focusing on early preparation, execution certainty and balance sheet resilience. * The survey results point to a low growth environment with corporates prioritising balance-sheet resilience over raising new debt to fund expansion. * Debt diversification is a more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * High School Mock Trial Champions Take 3rd at Nationals * The Tennessee State High School Mock Trial champion team from Agathos Classical School in Columbia earned an impressive third-place finish at the national competition in Des Moines, Iowa, last week. The team opened the tournament with victories over competitors from Guam, Iowa and Pennsylvania before narrowly falling to Utah in the fourth round -their only lo more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Hixson to Be Sworn In as Supreme Court Justice July 7 * Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Kyle Hixson of Knoxville will be sworn in as a justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court on July 7 at the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville. Gov. Bill Lee will administer the oath of office. Hixson will become the newest and youngest member of the court and will join Justice Dwight Tarwater as the second member of the five- more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 11, 2026, by shareholder Monica Schiaffino and associate Valeria Cutipa Hernandez: * * * Mexico Reduces the Workweek On May 1, 2026, an amendment to the Federal Labor Law was published, introducing significant changes to the regulatory framework governing the duration and organization of the work shift in Mexico, following previous constitutional amendments. This amendment redefines the parameters under which work shifts, overtime, and breaks mus more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 12 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 11, 2026, by associate Deana Alegi and member Blair Dawson: * * * Quick take: New comprehensive federal privacy bills aim to supersede state privacy laws On April 22, the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee and the Energy and Commerce Committee introduced two privacy bills that would preempt related state laws and present a major attempt to establish comprehensive consumer privacy rules in the United States. These include th more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 12 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Colin Battersby featured in newscasts regarding Canvas cyberattack affecting thousands of schools Colin Battersby, McDonald Hopkins' Data Privacy and Cybersecurity attorney, shared his insight and experience with media outlets in Detroit and Cleveland regarding the Canvas data breach, which impacted thousands of schools nationwide, including the Ohio State University and the University of Michigan. Canvas, the platform schools use to manage coursework, more PR

NEW YORK, May 11 [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: * * * Montana Keeps Election Day Voter Registration * HELENA, Mont. -The Montana First Judicial District Court, Lewis and Clark County today issued an order ruling that Senate Bill 490, which passed during the 2025 Montana legislative session, is enjoined and may not go into effect. As a resul more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Adds Powerhouse Private Equity and Real Estate Team in London * London (May 11, 2026) - Further strengthening its premier global private equity platform and preeminent, full-service real estate practice, Paul Hastings today announces the addition of a premier team led by Lyndsey Laverack and Jade Williams-Adedeji in London, including partners Jack Mayall and Jose Maria Rodrigues, along with their broader team more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Proposed Settlement Announced in Agri Stats Antitrust Case * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a bipartisan coalition of states in announcing a proposed settlement with Agri Stats Inc. to resolve allegations that the company illegally increased prices for chicken, pork and turkey products. According to a press release, the proposed settlement would prohibit more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Real Estate Partner Kate Pennartz Joins Troutman Pepper Locke in Dallas Office * DALLAS - Troutman Pepper Locke has added Kate Pennartz as a partner in its Real Estate Practice Group in Dallas, further strengthening the firm's nationally recognized real estate platform and expanding its capabilities in one of the country's most active development markets. Pennartz joins Troutman Pepper Locke from Holland & Knight and b more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Announces Leadership Succession and Transition Plan * Taft, ranked No. 61 in the Am Law 100, announced today that its partnership has approved a leadership succession and transition plan. The plan extends Taft Chairman and Managing Partner Robert J. Hicks's 10-year tenure (consisting of two five-year elected terms) by one year through Dec. 31, 2027, and elects Justin Weinberg, partner-in-charge of its Minneapolis office, as its more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * TBA Expands Solo Health Plan With New Affordable Options * TBA's solo health plan keeps getting better. Three new affordable plan options have been added, bringing the total to seven plans available exclusively to TBA solo members. Whether looking for low premiums, low deductibles or an HSA-compatible option, there's a plan built for your budget. Monthly enrollment is available. Explore the options and enroll today more PR

NEW YORK, May 11 [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: * * * Tennessee Voters Sue to Block Redrawn Congressional Map that Discriminates Against and Silences Black Memphians * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Tennessee filed a federal lawsuit today challenging Tennessee's discriminatory new congressional redistricti more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws * Did you ever think that AI, as a new technology, is barely regulated in the U.S.? Think again! Below, we catalog certain state laws regulating the development and use of AI systems and technologies, passed between 2019-2026. This list focuses on legislative initiatives that are currently in effect, or are expected to take effect soon, that impact private sector businesses. Note that these laws i more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Warren County Launches Safe Baby Court * Warren County is launching a Safe Baby Court program aimed at reducing dependency and neglect cases while helping safely reunite children with their families through a collaborative, community-based approach, the Herald Citizen reports. A public kickoff event is scheduled for May 12 at the Warren County Courthouse. Led by General Sessions Judge Ryan J. Moore in partnership  more PR