AUSTIN, Texas, May 19 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 'Scene in SA' Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 "Best SA Lawyers" List Jackson Walker proudly congratulates the 49 attorneys in the San Antonio office who were included in Scene in SA's 2026 "Best SA Lawyers" list. In its 22nd year, the "Best SA Lawyers" list presents attorneys across 80 distinct practice areas who were nominated by fellow licensed, practicing attorneys of Bexar County. The survey takes the voters for each attorney into account,  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * AG Skrmetti Appoints New Solicitor General * Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today announced the appointment of Madeline Clark as solicitor general for the state of Tennessee, effective June 8. Clark succeeds Matt Rice, who will leave the office in June to join Kirkland & Ellis. Clark joined the Tennessee Attorney General's Office in 2025 as principal deputy solicitor general. Prior to joining the office, she w more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Comey Reveals 2028 Plan Following Trump Presidency By Logan Sekulow Former FBI Director James Comey is pleading with Deep State prosecutors to "hang on" until 2028 so they can "rebuild these institutions" at the end of President Trump's second term. Who and what is Comey trying to signal here? As reported by the New York Post: Former FBI Director James Comey taunted Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to "bone up on the rules" as he stares dow more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Amy Jane Longo and Torrey McClary Named "Women of Influence: Attorneys" by Los Angeles Business Journal Litigation & enforcement partner and managing partner of our Los Angeles office Amy Jane Longo and health care partner Torrey McClary were recognized in the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2026 "Women of Influence: Attorneys" list. This prestigious recognition highlights exceptional leadership, expertise, and impact in the legal industry, as well a more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 19 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson Adds Veteran Trial Attorney G. Gray Wilson in Growing Winston-Salem Office G. Gray Wilson has joined the national law firm Baker Donelson as a shareholder in the Firm's Winston-Salem office, continuing to grow the Firm's presence in North Carolina following the office's opening in December 2025. Mr. Wilson brings decades of experience defending health care providers, professionals, and businesses in complex, high-exposure litiga more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Constangy Recognized Among Top 125 Law Firms in Los Angeles County by LA Times Studios * Constangy is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized among the Top 125 Law Firms in Los Angeles County by LA Times Studios Business in its 2026 rankings publication. The annual list highlights the largest and most prominent law firms with offices in Los Angeles County and recognizes firms for th more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 19 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 18, 2026: * * * Big Win for Agricultural Employers: Court Maintains DOL's Game-Changer Rule for H-2A Farmworker Wages Despite UFW Challenge A federal court in California just delivered a major win to H-2A agricultural employers across the country. After the Department of Labor (DOL) issued an interim final rule in October that significantly changed how the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) is calculated for H-2A job orders, the United Farm Workers file more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 19 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 18, 2026: * * * EU Overhauls AI Act Just Before Key Deadline: What Should Businesses Do With The Extra Time? With a critical compliance deadline just months away, European Union lawmakers and member states reached a provisional agreement on 7 May to significantly overhaul the EU AI Act, changes that promise relief for the business community. The revisions will push back enforcement of high-risk AI rules by 16 months, strip overlapping requirements th more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Expands Real Estate and Investment Funds Capabilities With Partner Chris Slack * Gibson Dunn announced today that Chris Slack has joined the firm's London office as a partner in its Real Estate Practice Group, where he will work closely with the Investment Funds Practice Group. Chris's expertise will deepen the firm's cross-practice capabilities, supporting clients active in sectors where real est more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn to Expand Premier Restructuring Practice With Matthew Roose in New York * Gibson Dunn announced today that Matthew Roose will join the firm's New York office as a partner in its Business Restructuring and Reorganization Practice Group. A leading restructuring lawyer, Matt brings extensive experience representing ad hoc groups of creditors in Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings. "Matt  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin Strengthens Global Private Equity Platform With Larissa Cespedes-Yaffar in Boston * Global law firm Goodwin today announced that Larissa Cespedes-Yaffar has joined the firm as a partner in its Private Equity practice in the Boston office. "With the addition of Larissa, we continue to deepen the strength of our premier middle-market private equity platform in Boston," said Chris Wilson, partner at Goodwin. "Larissa more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Fort Lauderdale Expands Litigation Practice with Addition of Joshua Carpenter * FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - May 18, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. has expanded its Litigation Practice with the addition of Joshua Carpenter as a shareholder in the Fort Lauderdale office. He joins the firm from K&L Gates LLP. Carpenter focuses his practice on commercial litigation, with an emphasis on constr more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Entertainment & Media Practice Congratulates Clients Recognized with Academy of Country Music Awards * ATLANTA - May 18, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Entertainment & Media Practice congratulates its clients for their achievements at the 61st Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, held May 17. Greenberg Traurig clients were recognized with 23 nominations at the annual event, which celebrates the b more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 [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 HAITIAN FLAG DAY AND CALLS FOR REPARATIONS FROM FRANCE, TPS EXTENSION, AND JUSTICE FOR THE HAITIAN... * San Diego, CA - On Haitian Flag Day, Haitian Bridge Alliance honors the Republic of Haiti's revolutionary legacy as the first f more PR

NEW YORK, May 19 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hughes Hubbard Forces Dismissal of Consumer Fraud Class Action for Compostic Highlights * Plaintiff's counsel voluntarily dismisses major consumer fraud class action in California federal court. * The Hughes Hubbard team leveraged scientific and technical evidence to support their position. * Leveraged California statutory safe harbor for "home compostable" claims and recent federal legal authorities highlighting fatal pleading deficiencies. * Hugh more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 19 -- Bradley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Ian P. Faria Quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Rising Construction-Defect Lawsuits Against Major U.S. Homebuilders Bradley partner Ian P. Faria was quoted in The Wall Street Journal arguing that aggressive plaintiffs' attorneys are helping drive the wave of litigation, rather than widespread builder misconduct. According to Faria, plaintiff attorneys in new developments often go "door-to-door," identifying possible defects and encouraging homeown more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 19 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * San Francisco Retiree Fights Against the IRS's Excessive Fine that Will Drain His Life Savings SAN FRANCISCO--The IRS wants to take most of the life savings of Tuncay Saydam, an 88-year-old retired professor. More than $400,000. Not because Tuncay did not pay his taxes, but because he did not fill out a one-page form. A form he didn't even know about. This past winter, a district court in California upheld Tuncay's fine, reasoning that the court more PR

NEW YORK, May 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, posted the following letter: * * * Joint letter to Microsoft regarding Israeli military use of Azure cloud and AI services * Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, Microsoft Corporation Brad Smith, President, Microsoft Corporation CC: Natasha Crampton, Chief Responsible AI Officer Dear Mr. Nadella and Mr. Smith, We are writing in follow up to our open letter of September 26, 2025, regarding M more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Justin Winerman writes about Chapter 15 and nonconsensual third-party releases in Reuters and Westlaw * Justin Winerman, a partner in BCLP's Finance Transactions practice, recently discussed nonconsensual third-party releases and Chapter 15's distinct framework in an article published in Reuters and Westlaw. In the article, Justin analyzes how notwithstanding the Supreme Court's decision in Harrington v. Purdue more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland & Ellis Adds Leading Antitrust Team in Brussels and London * Kirkland & Ellis announced today that leading antitrust lawyers Robbert Snelders, Thomas Graf, Henry Mostyn and Conor Opdebeeck-Wilson will join the Firm as partners. "Robbert, Thomas, Henry and Conor are market-leaders for high-stakes EU, UK and global merger control, cartel and unilateral conduct matters as well as in the growing field of digi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland & Ellis Launches Integrated Real Assets Practice Group * Kirkland & Ellis announced the formation of its integrated Real Assets Practice Group, combining the Firm's Real Estate, Infrastructure, Energy and Minerals/Mining practices to align with client needs and industry trends. The combined group includes more than 600 lawyers across Kirkland's global offices. "We've been seeing clients integrate real est more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland & Ellis Unites 4 Practices Under Real Assets Group * Kirkland & Ellis LLP has formed a real assets practice group with more than 600 attorneys by combining areas such as real estate and infrastructure to align with industry trends and the needs of clients. Kirkland & Ellis said in a Friday press release that the integrated group brings the firm's energy, materials and mining, infrastructure and real estat more PR

DALLAS, Texas, May 19 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * LA Times Studios Honors Two Hunton Partners as 2026 Law Firm Visionaries Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that partners Ann Marie Mortimer and Roland M. Juarez were selected to an elite group of 2026 Law Firm Visionaries honored in the May issue of Business by LA Times Studios magazine. Mortimer has been named to the list every year since its inaugural publication in 2021, and this recognition marks Juarez's second selection to the list more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Legislature Sends Gov. Lee 2 Prison Safety Bills * State legislators sent Gov. Bill Lee two prison reform measures aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in Tennessee correctional facilities, the Nashville Scene reports. HB2531/SB2111, which is awaiting the governor's signature, would create a statewide family advisory board made up of relatives of currently and formerly incarcerated individuals to im more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 19 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 18, 2026, by shareholders Eli Freedberg and Kathryn E. Siegel and associates Andrew Klaben-Finegold and David Kruger: * * * Chicago Implements Changes to Fair Workweek Rules, Which Take Effect June 1, 2026 The Chicago Office of Labor Standards (OLS) has adopted and published changes to the rules implementing the city's Fair Workweek Ordinance. Final rules implementing this ordinance were originally issued in 2020. New rules were published May 1 more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 19 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 18, 2026, by shareholder David J. Goldstein: * * * EEOC Filing Signals Likely End to EEO-1 Reporting Since 1966, employers with 100 or more employees have been required to file the Standard Form 100, popularly known as the EEO-1 Report, annually. This form collects information on all of an employer's work locations and the number of employees at each location by job category, sex, and race or ethnicity. Similar reports must also be filed periodic more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 19 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news on May 18, 2026: * * * Littler Scales AI-Powered Deposition Training with Adoption of AltaClaro's DepoSim New Simulation Technology Elevates Deposition Preparation * KANSAS CITY -Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, today announced the firmwide adoption of AltaClaro's DepoSim, an AI-powered deposition simulation tool developed to enhance litigation readiness and deposition preparation across its practices.  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown partner Lauren Shurman named a 2026 "Woman to Watch" by Utah Business SALT LAKE CITY - Mayer Brown partner Lauren Shurman has been named among Utah Business' 2026 list of "Women to Watch," which honors 40 of the state's most influential female business leaders. As a Litigation & Dispute Resolution partner in Mayer Brown's Salt Lake City office, Lauren focuses her practice on complex commercial and employment litigatio more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown partner Paul de Bernier named to LA Times Studios 2026 "Legal Visionaries" list LOS ANGELES - Mayer Brown partner Paul de Bernier has been named to LA Times Studios' 2026 list of "Legal Visionaries," which spotlights the "best and brightest in a large and highly competitive world of Southern California professionals" who demonstrate outstanding commitment to their practice, their firm, and the community. Paul co-leads more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott welcomes privacy, cybersecurity, and AI partner Elisabeth Dehareng in Brussels * McDermott Will & Schulte is pleased to announce that Elisabeth Dehareng has joined its Regulatory Practice Group as a partner based in Brussels. "Elisabeth is widely recognized as a leading advisor on privacy, cybersecurity and emerging technologies across Europe," commented Alva Mather, global head of McDermott's Regu more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 19 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 18, 2026, by counsel Karen Bridges and associate Annslee Perego: * * * Colorado AI Act: Repeal and replacement after scrutiny Last week, on May 14th, Governor Jared Polis signed legislation that softened the 2024 Colorado AI Act (2024 CAIA) after the legislature began facing immense pressure to change the regulation before it went into effect this summer. The original intent of the 2024 CAIA was to mitigate the risk of algorithmic discrimination b more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 19 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Advises Dominion Energy in Historic Combination With NextEra Energy All-Stock Deal Creates World's Largest Regulated Electric Utility Business at $420 Billion Enterprise Value * McGuireWoods LLP advised Dominion Energy, Inc. in its definitive agreement to combine with NextEra Energy, Inc. in an all-stock transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $420 billion and a market capitalization of approximately $249 billion. The more PR

NEW YORK, May 18 [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: * * * Microsoft: it's time to come clean about your ties to the Israeli military * Through a new joint letter, Access Now, Amnesty International, 7amleh, Fight for the Future, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) are calling on Microsoft to publish the findings of its review into the Israeli military's use of the company's Azure cloud and AI services,  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * NAACP, League of Women Voters File Federal Suit Over Redistricting Map * Last week, the NAACP and the League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging that the redistricting map passed by the state legislature discriminates against Black voters, the Nashville Banner newsletter reports. Two weeks ago, on the same day the legislature passed the map, the NAACP filed a similar lawsuit in Davidson County more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Partners Lauren Falk and Kevin Frank Named Distinguished Volunteers by Chicago Volunteer Legal Services * Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) honored Kirkland partners Lauren Falk and Kevin Frank as distinguished volunteers for their pro bono service on behalf of low-income clients. Lauren and Kevin were recognized for their contributions to CVLS's Minor Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program, which ensures children i more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Peter Michaud Elected to Second Three-Year Term as Chair of Ballard Spahr * Peter Michaud has been elected to serve a second three-year term as Chair of Ballard Spahr, a national law firm with more than 750 lawyers in 19 offices across the country, the firm announced. With his reelection by a unanimous vote of the firm's partners, Peter's second term as firm Chair begins on January 1, 2027, following the compl more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Please Join Us to Meet the Author of When Companies Run the Courts * Please Join Us to Meet the Author of When Companies Run the Courts* Date: June 17, 2026 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm 1001 G Street, NW Suite 400 East Washington, D.C. 20001 Click here for directions to our office. RSVP to Annalyn St Ledger astledger@bergermontague.com. * Promo code through June 12: people who order from the Hachette website with  more PR

NEW YORK, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Saso Kraner joins White & Case as a partner in New York * Global law firm White & Case LLP is continuing to expand its Global Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice with the addition of Saso Kraner as a partner in New York. "Saso's arrival to White & Case enhances our M&A Practice with a broad mix of cross-border transactional, shareholder engagement and sponsor-side experience," said Michael Deyong, Co-Head of White & Case's G more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Shareholder Justyna Wilczynska-Baraniak and Team Join Greenberg Traurig Poland and Form Tech, Cyber, IP and Data Practice * WARSAW - 18 May 2026 - In a further step to deepen its sector expertise and reinforce its position as a leading advisor in the market, Greenberg Traurig, a globally recognized law firm, proudly announces that Shareholder Justyna Wilczynska-Baraniak has joined its Warsaw office along with her core t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Steptoe Adds High-Impact Four-Partner Team to Enhance DC Global Enforcement and Litigation Practice Steptoe LLP is pleased to announce that Cari Stinebower, Christopher Man, Mariana Pendas Fernandez, and Dainia Jabaji have joined as partners in the firm's Washington, DC office. Formerly of Winston & Strawn LLP, the powerhouse team amplifies Steptoe's tier-one international trade, export controls, economic sanctions, government investigations, white collar def more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * Supreme Court Sends Two Voting Discrimination Cases Back to Lower Courts * The U.S. Supreme Court today announced that it has vacated and remanded voting discrimination cases from Mississippi and North Dakota to be considered in light of the horrendous Callais decision. In both cases, the Supreme Court was asked to examine the right of individuals to sue under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which was gu more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Recognized as Distinguished by BTI in Associate Satisfaction Survey * Taft stands among 189 firms with the highest associate satisfaction in BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Listers 2026: BTI Survey of Law Firms Where Associates are Happiest. According to BTI Consulting Group, Taft associates, particularly women, identified Taft as "Distinguished" in the activities driving associate job satisfaction. Learn more about the report h more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 19 -- Bradley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Tara Ravi Quoted in Part B News on Key AI Concerns in Healthcare Bradley partner Tara Ravi was quoted in Part B News emphasizing that AI can create legal and compliance exposure even when it appears to improve efficiency or documentation quality. "The government side is set up so that if you send them all 'perfect' claims, they may start auditing based on pattern recognition," Ravi warned, noting that overly polished AI-assisted billing submissions  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- WilmerHale, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * WilmerHale Co-Sponsors Equal Justice Works Fellow with Vertex and Greater Boston Legal Services WilmerHale is pleased to co-sponsor an Equal Justice Works Class of 2027 Fellow in partnership with client Vertex. The firm is sponsoring Jenny Pigge, a graduating student at Harvard Law School, who will be hosted by Greater Boston Legal Services, where she will launch her fellowship project in September. Through her fellowship, Pigge aims to preserve and expand acces more PR