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Tipoffs: Law/Legal Newsletter for 2026-06-12 ( 62 items )  
12 Berger Montague Attorneys Named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * 12 Berger Montague Attorneys Named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation * Firm Earns Record Representation in Lawdragon's Fourth Annual Guide Honoring the Future of the Legal Profession Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiff law firm, is proud to announce that 12 of its attorneys have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation, Lawdragon's fourth annual guide recognizing lawyer more PR

ABA President Michelle A. Behnke Calls Equity Summit 2026 "A Step Towards Action" (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on June 11, 2026: * * * ABA President Michelle A. Behnke calls Equity Summit 2026 "a step towards action" ABA Equity Summit 2026, which highlights innovative approaches and practical strategies to remove barriers and expand opportunity in the legal profession and justice system, will be held virtually June 23-24. "Diversity does not weaken our profession, it strengthens it," said ABA President Michelle A. Behnke, who will deliver opening remarks at the summ more PR

ACLU Endorses Bipartisan JAWBONE Act To Protect Free Speech (10)
NEW YORK, June 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 Endorses Bipartisan JAWBONE Act To Protect Free Speech * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The American Civil Liberties Union today endorsed a bipartisan bill that would protect freedom of speech online and on the airwaves. The JAWBONE Act, introduced by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Ron Wyden (D-O more PR

ACLU-MN Announces Next Step Toward Accountability for Minnesotans Harmed by Federal Agents, Files to Dismiss Hussen V. Mullin (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 12 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * ACLU-MN Announces Next Step Toward Accountability for Minnesotans Harmed by Federal Agents, Files to Dismiss Hussen v. Mullin MINNEAPOLIS -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota today announced that it is seeking dismissal of Hussen v. Mullin, the lawsuit filed to stop federal immigration agents from unlawfully stopping, arresting, and racially profiling Minnesotans. The dismissal is not the en more PR

Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group: strategic partnership to develop the pet retail segment (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group: strategic partnership to develop the pet retail segment * McDermott Will & Schulte assisted Arcaplanet, a leading company in Italy in the pet products and services sector, in structuring a strategic agreement with Bricofer Group, one of the main Italian operators in the DIY, home, and garden sector, aimed at developing the pet supplies offering within the Bricofer, Self, and Ott more PR

Arnold & Porter Represents Wiley in Acquisition of Emerald Publishing Limited (10)
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Arnold & Porter Represents Wiley in Acquisition of Emerald Publishing Limited * Arnold & Porter recently advised Wiley, a content and research intelligence company, in its acquisition of Emerald Publishing Limited from Cambridge Information Group. The all-cash transaction, valued at PS337 million (USD 452 million), expands Wiley's portfolio to approximately 2,500 titles with the addition of Emerald's portfolio. The Arnold & Po more PR

As Belarus Represses Independent Voices, Union Leaders Win Global Recognition (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Solidarity Center, an international worker rights organization, issued the following statement on June 11, 2026: * * * As Belarus Represses Independent Voices, Union Leaders Win Global Recognition As Aliaksandr Yarashuk entered the large conference room and walked through tiered rows before the meeting began on June 6, he was greeted by many participants, some of whom had not seen him in years. Wearing a tan suit coat over a black t-shirt, the union leader from Belarus took a seat amid the large group, easily dis more PR

Asian Americans Advancing Justice Affiliation Appalled by Passage of Reconciliation Bill in Congress (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release: * * * Asian Americans Advancing Justice Affiliation Appalled by Passage of Reconciliation Bill in Congress * Contact Aleisha Flores (771)-233-8202 aflores@advancingjustice-aajc.org Liana Liang lliang@ajsocal.org James Woo media@advancingjustice-atlanta.org Angela Lin alin@advancingjustice-chicago.org WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the House passed a Republican-led budget reconciliation package allocating over $70 bi more PR

Ballard Spahr Practices, Lawyers Named to Legal 500 2026 (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ballard Spahr Practices, Lawyers Named to Legal 500 2026 * Legal 500 has recognized 64 Ballard Spahr lawyers and 18 firm practices for national excellence in the 2026 edition of its annual industry guide. This highly regarded guide to the U.S. legal field recognizes Ballard Spahr lawyers and practices across a range of legal disciplines and industries, demonstrating the firm's exceptional capabilities spannin more PR

Barnes & Thornburg Recognized in AHLA's 2026 Top Honors (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 12 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Barnes & Thornburg Recognized in AHLA's 2026 Top Honors; John Kelly and Jackie Papish Appointed to Leadership Roles Firm earns recognition for commitment to health law excellence; Kelly named planning committee vice chair, Papish appointed chair - Barnes & Thornburg was recognized in the American Health Law Association's (AHLA's) 2026 Top Honors. Additionally, John Kelly was named vice chair of the Advising Providers Planning Commit more PR

BCLP advises AEW on financing of residential portfolio (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * BCLP advises AEW on financing of residential portfolio * BCLP advised AEW on securing a financing for a German residential real estate portfolio. The borrower is a newly established special fund focused on residential assets in Germany, with AEW acting as asset and investment manager. The loan is, among other things, being used to partially finance a residential portfolio comprising four properties located in  more PR

Brennan Center Announces 2026-2027 Steven M. Polan Fellows in Constitutional Law and History (10)
NEW YORK, June 12 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Brennan Center Announces 2026-2027 Steven M. Polan Fellows in Constitutional Law and History The Brennan Center welcomes Kate Andrias, Olatunde Johnson, William Novak, Alice O'Brien, and Julie Suk as the new Polan Fellows. Drawn from the law and academia, the fellows will join the fight for the future of the U.S. Constitution. - The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 recipient more PR

Clark Hill Franchise & Licensing Team Supports Texas and Georgia Franchise Growth Following IFA 2026 Outlook Ranking (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Clark Hill Franchise & Licensing Team Supports Texas and Georgia Franchise Growth Following IFA 2026 Outlook Ranking * With Texas ranked No. 1 and Georgia ranked No. 3 among the Top 10 States for Franchise Growth in 2026, Clark Hill law firm offices in Texas and Atlanta are positioned to support the surge among franchise brands and multi-unit operators across both the Lone Star and Peach states. " Clark Hill covers all franch more PR

Crowell & Moring Honored with Outstanding Achievement Award by the Washington Lawyers' Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Crowell & Moring Honored with Outstanding Achievement Award by the Washington Lawyers' Committee * Washington - June 11, 2026: Crowell & Moring is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized with an Outstanding Achievement Award by the Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs at the 2026 Wiley A. Branton Luncheon. The award celebrates the firm's work on behalf of tenants of the Franklin Apartments, more PR

Daily Journal Names Joanna Forster to 2026 "Top Women Lawyers" List (10)
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Daily Journal Names Joanna Forster to 2026 "Top Women Lawyers" List * San Francisco - June 11, 2026: The Daily Journal has named Joanna Forster to its 2026 list of "Top Women Lawyers" in California. The annual award series recognizes the successes and victories of women lawyers in the courtroom and at the negotiating table, as well as their advancements in the legal industry. Forster, who has over two decades of experience in gov more PR

Dan Stipano discusses debanking with Risk.net (10)
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dan Stipano discusses debanking with Risk.net Davis Polk AML/CFT head Dan Stipano was quoted in Risk.net discussing the exclusion of reputational risk from decisions to debank customers. Noting that some of these cases will be cut and dried, Dan said, "In reality, it will be hard not to consider reputation risk to some degree. For example, what if a customer has known ties to a drug cartel?" He noted that the banks will tak more PR

Day 2 of Convention: Public Service Awards, Tech-Focused CLEs, TBALL Programming (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Day 2 of Convention: Public Service Awards, Tech-Focused CLEs, TBALL Programming * Members of the Tennessee legal community met for the second day of the TBA Annual Convention in Knoxville today. The morning began with a Public Service Awards Breakfast featuring presentation of the Harris Gilbert Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year Award to Nashville attorney Garrah Carter-Mason, the Ashley T. Wiltshire Public Service more PR

Debevoise Named IP Team of the Year at 2026 Luxury Law Awards (10)
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Named IP Team of the Year at 2026 Luxury Law Awards * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP was named "IP Team of the Year" at the 2026 Luxury Law Awards, organized by The Luxury Law Alliance and Summit. The Luxury Law awards recognize excellence and innovation among lawyers, law firms and in-house legal teams serving the global luxury sector. The firm was selected for its work advising luxury and consumer brands on complex inte more PR

Democratic Candidates Request Dismissal of Redistricting Suit (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Democratic Candidates Request Dismissal of Redistricting Suit * A federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee's new congressional map was voluntarily dismissed Tuesday after plaintiffs failed to obtain a temporary injunction in May, the Daily Memphian reports. The suit was filed by a coalition of Democratic voters and congressional candidates, including state Rep. Justin J. Pearson, D-Memphis, and Democratic U.S. Rep.  more PR

Dentons Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Maureen Migliazzo Named Overall Winner for Professional Services in AFR Women in Leadership Awards 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dentons Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Maureen Migliazzo named Overall Winner for Professional Services in AFR Women in Leadership Awards 2026 Australia--Dentons Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Maureen Migliazzo, has been named the Overall Winner in the Professional Services category at the Australian Financial Review Women in Leadership Awards 2026. These prestigious awards highlight the work and achievements of women in corporate senior leadership positions. Dentons  more PR

Duane Morris Attorney Sheila Slocum Hollis Named Professional Lawyer of the Year (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Attorney Sheila Slocum Hollis Named Professional Lawyer of the Year * WASHINGTON, D.C., June 11, 2026 -Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that Sheila Slocum Hollis has been named a Professional Lawyer of the Year by the New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law. This honor recognizes attorneys selected by county and specialty bar associations for exceptional character, competence and  more PR

Eleventh Circuit Addresses Duties of Loyalty Owed Between Joint Venturers in Case Involving Public-Private Partnership Design-Build Megaproject (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Eleventh Circuit Addresses Duties of Loyalty Owed Between Joint Venturers in Case Involving Public-Private Partnership Design-Build Megaproject * Key Points * The Eleventh Circuit held that Skanska USA Civil Southeast Inc. did not breach its fiduciary duty of loyalty under the Florida Revised Uniform Partnership Act. * The Eleventh Circuit found no actionable conflict of interest because the proposed termination strat more PR

Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath Issues Commentary: CFPB and FinCEN Highlight Compliance Considerations for Fintechs and Financial Services Providers (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 12 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by partner Roger A. Maldonado: * * * CFPB and FinCEN Highlight Compliance Considerations for Fintechs and Financial Services Providers Immigration-Related Information Can Bring Compliance Challenges for Financial Institutions At a Glance * Companies should understand whether and how immigration-related information is considered in underwriting decisions and ensure those practices are supported by appropriate pol more PR

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Nebraska's New Mini-WARN Law Expands Advance Notice Rules for Layoffs and Closures - Key Takeaways + Practical Steps for Employers (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 12 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 11, 2026: * * * Nebraska's New Mini-WARN Law Expands Advance Notice Rules for Layoffs and Closures: Key Takeaways + Practical Steps for Employers Employers operating in Nebraska must make sure they understand their obligations under the state's new Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, which will take effect in mid-July. The new "mini-WARN" law, which will require covered employers to give 90 days' written notice before a busine more PR

Fisher Phillips: LA Times Ranks Fisher Phillips Among Top Three Labor & Employment Law Firms (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 12 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * LA Times Ranks Fisher Phillips Among Top Three Labor & Employment Law Firms Fisher Phillips, an international law firm representing employers, was ranked by the Los Angeles Times as one of the largest labor and employment law firms in LA County. With over 89 attorneys in its Los Angeles and Woodland Hills offices, Fisher Phillips snagged the third spot in the 2026 rankings, which is up from fifth place in 2025. Fisher Phillips has been operating in So more PR

Fix Paid Leave New York Coalition Slams Assembly Inaction on Medical Leave Reform Bill (10)
NEW YORK, June 12 -- A Better Balance, a legal advocacy organization, posted the following statement on June 11, 2026: * * * New York Leaders Fail to Fix the State's Languishing Paid Medical Leave Program Yet Again The Fix Paid Leave New York coalition will continue fighting until every worker has access to the meaningful paid medical leave protections they need and deserve. - A.9571 - a bill that would make much-needed updates to New York's paid medical leave program - failed to be brought to a vote in the New York Assembly after passing  more PR

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson: Dana Incorporated to Combine With Eaton's Mobility Business (10)
NEW YORK, June 12 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dana Incorporated to Combine with Eaton's Mobility Business Fried Frank is advising Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC as exclusive financial advisor to Dana Incorporated (Dana) on its agreement with Eaton Corporation plc (Eaton) to combine with Eaton's Mobility business in a transaction valued at approximately $5.1 billion. The combination will integrate Dana's global powertrain, thermal and sealing technologies with Eaton Mobilit more PR

Goodwin Guides Arlington Capital Partners on $1.45 Billion Sale of Riverpoint Medical to Novanta (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin Guides Arlington Capital Partners on $1.45 Billion Sale of Riverpoint Medical to Novanta * The Private Equity team guided Arlington Capital Partners ("Arlington") on entering a definitive agreement to sell Riverpoint Medical, a category leader in high-growth minimally invasive surgical consumables, to Novanta Inc. ("Novanta"), a trusted technology partner to leading global medical and industrial original equipment more PR

Goodwin: Strategic M&A for Deep Tech - 2026 Deep Tech Report (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Strategic M&A for Deep Tech (2026 Deep Tech Report) * In The 2026 Deep Tech Report, Daniel Saposnik explains the unique dynamics of deep tech M&A, where transactions are often driven by strategic buyers seeking capabilities they cannot build or hire fast enough. The analysis examines how the value of a deep tech company frequently extends beyond its technology to the team responsible for advancing it, making talent retent more PR

Greenberg Traurig Expands Private Equity Capabilities, Adding Neal Loughery, Curt Ostosh in Chicago (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Expands Private Equity Capabilities, Adding Neal Loughery, Curt Ostosh in Chicago * CHICAGO - June 11, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues the strategic growth of its Private Equity Practice with the addition of Shareholders Cornelius "Neal" Loughery and Curt Ostosh in the firm's Chicago office. Loughery represents private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and lenders in a wi more PR

Greenberg Traurig's Anthony Bagnuola Named to 2026 Long Island Press Power List (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Anthony Bagnuola Named to 2026 Long Island Press Power List * GARDEN CITY, N.Y. - June 11, 2026 - Anthony Bagnuola, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Long Island Litigation Practice, has been named to the 2026 Long Island Press Power List. According to the publication, the Power List recognizes "the business leaders, civic champions, and elected officials who move the regi more PR

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Global CEO Justin D'Agostino Appointed ICC Vice-Chair (10)
NEW YORK, June 12 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Global CEO Justin D'Agostino appointed ICC Vice-Chair Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Global CEO Justin D'Agostino has been appointed Vice-Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Headquartered in Paris and representing more than 45 million companies in over 170 countries, ICC promotes international trade, responsible business conduct and a global approach to regulation, and works with internationa more PR

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Lawyers Across the UK and Continental Europe Recognised as Green Ambassadors (10)
NEW YORK, June 12 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer lawyers across the UK and Continental Europe recognised as Green Ambassadors Six lawyers across Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's UK and Continental Europe offices have been recognised in Legal Business' Green Ambassadors 2026 series, which highlights leading practitioners supporting decarbonisation initiatives and the green transition. Global head of ESG/Sustainability Silke Goldberg and UK head of ESG Jannis  more PR

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Still Leading in Global and Asia-Pacific Chambers NewLaw Guide (10)
NEW YORK, June 12 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer still leading in global and Asia-Pacific Chambers NewLaw Guide Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has again been ranked Band 1 across numerous categories in both the Global-wide and Asia-Pacific Chambers and Partners NewLaw Guide for 2026. The Chambers NewLaw Guide ranks providers of outsourced and alternative legal services, LegalTech and LawTech platforms, as well as legal fu more PR

Illinois Appellate Court Reverses $7 Million Verdict Against Chicago Housing Authority (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Illinois Appellate Court Reverses $7 Million Verdict Against Chicago Housing Authority * On June 10, 2025, an Illinois appeals court overturned a $7 million personal injury verdict against Taft client the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and entered judgment in the CHA's favor, ruling the CHA did not owe plaintiff Joseph Taylor a duty of care as a matter of law. Taylor was struck by a bullet fired by a security guard employed by AGB more PR

Institute for Justice: Fort Wayne Death Doula Secures Final Victory in First Amendment Lawsuit Challenging State's Restrictions on Discussing End-Of-Life Care (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Fort Wayne Death Doula Secures Final Victory in First Amendment Lawsuit Challenging State's Restrictions on Discussing End-of-Life Care FORT WAYNE, Ind.--Today, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana entered a consent decree cementing a Fort Wayne death doula's victory in her First Amendment lawsuit challenging the state of Indiana's restrictions on discussing end-of-life care. Death Done Differen more PR

Institute for Justice: Indiana Town's Food Truck Restrictions Are Bad Policy and Unconstitutional, Law Firm Warns (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Indiana Town's Food Truck Restrictions Are Bad Policy and Unconstitutional, Law Firm Warns Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter to local officials in Nashville, Indiana, urging the town to reconsider proposed restrictions on food trucks. As drafted, the ordinance would prohibit mobile food vendors from operating in Nashville's downtown "Village District," where most of the town's restaurants and shops are clus more PR

Jim Ickes to Moderate AI Search Panel at IgniteIt Cannabis' Chicago Cannabis Capital Conference; Five Firm Partners to Attend (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jim Ickes to Moderate AI Search Panel at IgniteIt Cannabis' Chicago Cannabis Capital Conference; Five Firm Partners to Attend * Frantz Ward is proud to sponsor IgniteIt Cannabis' Chicago Cannabis Capital Conference next week, where members from all sectors of the cannabis industry will come together to forge new connections, seal meaningful deals, and gain actionable insights from various learning sessions led by the top minds in t more PR

Jon Oram discusses New York's white-hot sports market with Bloomberg Law (10)
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Jon Oram discusses New York's white-hot sports market with Bloomberg Law * Davis Polk partner and Sports practice head Jon Oram discussed with Bloomberg Law how major sporting events, such as the New York Knicks' NBA Finals run, can create meaningful opportunities to strengthen client relationships. "The client interest in the Knicks is absolutely unprecedented - demand significantly exceeds supply," Jon explained. "It's so  more PR

K&L Gates Advises ATI Inc. on US$450 Million Senior Notes Offering (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises ATI Inc. on US$450 Million Senior Notes Offering Global law firm K&L Gates LLP advised ATI Inc., a US-based manufacturer and engineering company, on an underwritten public offering of US$450 million aggregate principal amount of a new series of senior notes. A majority of the net proceeds of the offering are being used to redeem in full an existing series of ATI's senior notes that are due to mature in 2027. ATI is a globa more PR

K&L Gates Advises Cannatrek on Merger With Little Green Pharma (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises Cannatrek on Merger With Little Green Pharma Global law firm K&L Gates has advised Cannatrek Ltd on the sale of 100% of its issued capital to Little Green Pharma Ltd (ASX:LGP) by way of scheme of arrangement, which the Federal Court of Australia recently approved. Cannatrek is a leading Australian medicinal cannabis company with a strong domestic cultivation and distribution platform, while Little Green Pharma is a vertical more PR

Law Times Korea Recognizes Arnold & Porter as a Top Firm in 2026 Law Firm Consumer Report (10)
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Law Times Korea Recognizes Arnold & Porter as a Top Firm in 2026 Law Firm Consumer Report * Arnold & Porter was recognized in Law Times Korea's 2026 Law Firm Consumer Report, which surveys in-house counsel on the performance of foreign law firms and joint venture law firms operating in Korea. Arnold & Porter received the most votes among foreign law firms and joint venture law firms in the 'Best Law Firm' category. Law Times Kor more PR

Littler Issues Commentary: Federal Court Invalidates $100K H-1B Fee (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by senior counsel Tasneem Zaman and shareholder Jorge R. Lopez: * * * Federal Court Invalidates $100K H-1B Fee On Monday, June 8, 2026, a federal judge in Massachusetts invalidated the $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas,/1 determining that President Trump lacked the authority to impose a tax on this visa program for highly skilled workers. A White House proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposed a $100,000 fee on H-1B petitions  more PR

Littler Issues Commentary: France Releases an Amended Draft Law to Implement the Pay Transparency Directive (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by associate Clara Duc and partner Jacques de Tonquedec: * * * France Releases an Amended Draft Law to Implement the Pay Transparency Directive At a Glance * France has missed the June 7, 2026 deadline for transposing the European Pay Transparency Directive into national law. Nevertheless, on June 5, 2026, the government circulated a new version of its draft law to the social partners. * This new draft law makes only limited change more PR

Littler Issues Commentary: Third Circuit Rejects "Overtime Gap Time" Claims Under FLSA (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by shareholders Robert W. Pritchard and Dimitrios Markos: * * * Third Circuit Rejects "Overtime Gap Time" Claims Under FLSA At a Glance * The Third Circuit held that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not allow recovery of "overtime gap time." * The court squarely rejected the DOL's position that employees must be paid their "regular rate" for all hours worked before overtime is calculated. * The court declined to defer to  more PR

Mayer Brown Deepens Projects & Infrastructure and Global Energy Capabilities With Addition of Texas Partner Edmund Daniels (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news on June 11, 2026: * * * Mayer Brown deepens Projects & Infrastructure and Global Energy capabilities with addition of Texas partner Edmund Daniels HOUSTON - Mayer Brown announced today that Edmund Daniels has joined the firm as a partner in its Projects & Infrastructure and Global Energy practices. Eddy joins from McGuireWoods, and his arrival builds on Mayer Brown's continued momentum in Houston, including the recent addition of a six-p more PR

McDermott Will & Schulte advises Sheridan Capital Partners in its investment in Tres Health (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott Will & Schulte advises Sheridan Capital Partners in its investment in Tres Health * Global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte represented Sheridan Capital Partners, private equity firm focused exclusively on partnering with businesses across the healthcare landscape, in its investment in Tres Health, a national alternative health insurance and technology company. The investment reflects Sheridan's  more PR

McGuireWoods Bolsters Energy M&A Capabilities With Houston Partner David Aaronson (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 12 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Bolsters Energy M&A Capabilities With Houston Partner David Aaronson Accomplished Deal Lawyer Advises Oil & Gas Companies, Private Equity Sponsors and Financial Institutions - McGuireWoods continues the strategic expansion of its energy M&A and finance capabilities with the addition of accomplished deal lawyer David Aaronson as a partner in Houston. Aaronson brings nearly 16 years of experience advising oil and gas companies, inve more PR

Metro Nashville Airport Sues Again Over State Takeover (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Metro Nashville Airport Sues Again Over State Takeover * Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell announced that the city is filing a new lawsuit to block the state's latest attempt to control the airport authority's board of directors. Axios Nashville reports that the Metro Nashville Airport Authority Board also voted to join the litigation. The city is citing federal law, saying the FAA will not approve a change of s more PR

Morgan Lewis Continues to Strengthen Its European Corporate Platform With Market-Leading Private Equity Partner Gemma Roberts in London (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Continues to Strengthen Its European Corporate Platform with Market-Leading Private Equity Partner Gemma Roberts in London LONDON: Morgan Lewis continues to expand its European corporate platform with the appointment of Gemma Roberts in London. She will join from Goodwin where she was previously co-chair of the London office. Gemma will serve as Morgan Lewis's European private equity practice lead wh more PR

Need Diversity Credits? Register for Cultural Competency in Mediation on June 22 (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Need Diversity Credits? Register for Cultural Competency in Mediation on June 22 * The June 26 CLE extension deadline is approaching for attorneys who missed the Dec. 31 compliance deadline. Attorneys who still need diversity credits can satisfy the requirement by registering for Cultural Competency in Mediation on June 22. Those who have already completed their required diversity credits may apply the pr more PR

Ogilvy Earns Network of the Year at 2026 Clio Health Awards (10)
NEW YORK, June 12 -- Ogilvy, an advertising, marketing and public relations agency, issued the following news: * * * Ogilvy Earns Network of the Year at 2026 Clio Health Awards Ogilvy has been named Network of the Year at the 2026 Clio Health Awards, one of the advertising industry's most prestigious recognitions for creative excellence in health and wellness marketing. The honor is accompanied by an outstanding overall performance across the global network, including two Grand Clios, 8 Gold, 22 Silver, 17 Bronze, and 13 Shortlists. Adding  more PR

Paul Hastings Advises Current on Its Series E Financing Led by Springcoast Partners (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Current on Its Series E Financing Led by Springcoast Partners * Paul Hastings LLP advised leading consumer fintech platform Current in connection with its $80 million Series E equity financing at a $1.5 billion valuation led by Springcoast Partners. The new capital will support continued investment in product innovation, AI-powered financial services and the expansion of Current's banking, payments,  more PR

PJ Sullivan Discusses Sports Investments and World Cup Impact in Mergermarket (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 12 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * PJ Sullivan Discusses Sports Investments and World Cup Impact in Mergermarket In a recent Mergermarket article exploring the surge in sports M&A activity in relation to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, private equity partner PJ Sullivan offered insights on the investment opportunities the tournament is expected to unlock across the North American sports landscape. PJ noted the potential for soccer-related deal activity following the World Cup, saying, "I  more PR

Ropes & Gray Recognized as a Leading Firm in The Legal 500 United States 2026 (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 12 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Recognized as a Leading Firm in The Legal 500 United States 2026 Ropes & Gray was awarded 44 practice rankings and 30 lawyer rankings in The Legal 500 United States 2026. The individual lawyer recognitions included 3 "Hall of Fame" designations, 19 "Leading Partners," 5 "Next Generation Partners," and 3 "Leading Associates." Ropes & Gray is ranked in the following practice categories: - Antitrust: Cartel - Antitrust: Civil Litigatio more PR

SELC Applauds Effort to Gain Further Insight Into Environmental Impacts of Data Centers (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 11 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * SELC applauds effort to gain further insight into environmental impacts of data centers WASHINGTON -- Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) and Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced legislation this week that would require federal agencies to explore the environmental impacts of AI data centers. The bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct a study on the environmental impacts of data centers and associated energy infra more PR

Steptoe Appoints Amy Lentz to Lead International Disputes Practice (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Steptoe Appoints Amy Lentz to Lead International Disputes Practice Steptoe LLP has named Amy Lentz leader of the firm's International Disputes practice. A widely respected practitioner in international law, Amy brings decades of experience representing sovereign governments and private sector clients in some of the world's most complex and high profile trade disputes. Amy represents sovereign and private sector clients in complex international disputes invo more PR

Steptoe Appoints Rachel M. Cannon as Managing Partner of Chicago Office (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Steptoe Appoints Rachel M. Cannon as Managing Partner of Chicago Office Steptoe LLP is pleased to announce that Rachel M. Cannon, a nationally recognized trial lawyer, former federal prosecutor, and white collar defense practitioner, has been named the Managing Partner of the firm's Chicago office. The Steptoe Chicago office has added five lawyers and professionals already in 2026 and continues to grow. Rachel is widely recognized as a go to lawyer for indi more PR

Steptoe Names John Abramic as Leader of Intellectual Property Group (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Steptoe Names John Abramic as Leader of Intellectual Property Group Steptoe LLP has named John Abramic leader of the firm's Intellectual Property (IP) practice group. A nationally recognized IP litigator, John brings extensive experience across high stakes patent and trade secret disputes, post grant proceedings, and appeals. John has served as lead counsel in complex IP matters nationwide, including in federal district courts, the International Trade Commi more PR

Suit Filed Over State Law Taxing International Financial Transfers (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Suit Filed Over State Law Taxing International Financial Transfers * A law passed by the Tennessee General Assembly during the recent legislative session imposes a tax on international financial transfers. Months before the law is set to take effect, an association of financial technology institutions -which includes PayPal and SoFi -has filed a lawsuit that challenges its constitutionality. "This law raises taxe more PR

Tennessee Policy Threatens Lifesaving Care for Immigrant Children With Disabilities (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 -- The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Tennessee Policy Threatens Lifesaving Care for Immigrant Children with Disabilities NASHVILLE, TN -- Last week, the Tennessee Department of Health moved to require verification of the immigration status of children enrolled in Children's Special Services, a critical safety-net program, and to potentially share that information with federal immigration authorities. This policy puts immigrant children acro more PR

Virginia Access to Justice Commission Names Rosa Evergreen a Pro Bono Service Champion (10)
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Virginia Access to Justice Commission Names Rosa Evergreen a Pro Bono Service Champion * Rosa Evergreen was recently named a Pro Bono Service Champion by the Virginia Access to Justice Commission in recognition of her pro bono service during the 2024-2025 bar year. The distinction is awarded to the top 10 Virginia attorneys who reported a significant number of qualified pro bono service hours during the reporting year. Rosa wa more PR