LONDON, England, June 30 -- A and O Shearman, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * A&O Shearman advises lead arrangers on financing for Bain Capital's acquisition of Everllence A&O Shearman has advised the mandated lead arrangers (MLAs) in connection with the financing of Bain Capital's acquisition of a majority stake in Everllence, a globally leading developer and manufacturer of 2-stroke and 4-stroke marine and power engines and turbomachinery, from Volkswagen Group. The transaction is structured as a carve-out from Volkswagen Grou more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * A.J. Bahou Quoted in Managing IP on How AI Is Changing the Search for Outside Counsel * Bradley partner A.J. Bahou was quoted in Managing IP discussing how law firms should prioritize substantive, authoritative content over keyword-heavy marketing tactics as AI reshapes how clients search for outside counsel. "The content is more important because the LLM as an inference engine tends to pull in the full scope of informati more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 30 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana issued the following news release: * * * ACLU of Indiana Challenges Governor Braun's Plan to Place Ten Commandments Monument at Statehouse Renewed effort would place religious monument at the center of Indiana state government after courts blocked it more than 20 years ago - The ACLU of Indiana is challenging Governor Mike Braun's renewed effort to place a Ten Commandments monument on the Indiana Statehouse lawn, more than two decades after federal courts block more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Supreme Court Protects Mail Voting in Illinois and Other States from Attacks Ahead of the Midterm The Supreme Court of the United States today issued a decision permitting Mississippi voters' ballots cast and postmarked on time to be counted after Election Day according to state law. The decision reverses the Fifth Circuit's incorrect interpretation of federal Election Day statutes, which would have invalidat more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Arnold & Porter Represents Chemours in First Comprehensive Federal PFAS Settlement * Arnold & Porter recently advised The Chemours Company in its settlement to resolve claims asserted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) relating to per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) discharges and other alleged non-compliance actions, primarily at the company's New Jersey, North Carolina, and West Virginia facilities. This is the firs more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up Arizona Voter Registration Case Today, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari 1 in Republican National Committee v. Mi Familia Vota, indicating that they will review the case in their upcoming term. The RNC is asking the Court to ignore the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) to silence the voices of Arizona voters. Since 2018, plaintiffs, including the AZ AANHPI for Equity, have succe more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 30 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson Adds 11 Associates Firm-Wide These associates and their primary areas of practice are: Baltimore, Maryland * Joseph Fried (Tax) * Emily Levy (Labor & Employment) Baton Rouge, Louisiana * Brooke Bahlinger Caruso (Labor & Employment) Charleston, South Carolina * Nicholas R. Fowler (Commercial Litigation) Houston, Texas * Summer Williamson (New Litigator) Nashville, Tennessee * Katherine E. Morsman (Construction) New Or more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 30 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Barnes & Thornburg Expands Embedded AI Capability Across Practices With Dedicated Attorney Leaders Nearly 40 attorneys now serve as AI leaders across nine practices and 36 focus areas, extending firm's Legal Ops model into day-to-day client delivery - Barnes & Thornburg -- a national law firm with more than 850 lawyers in 26 markets -- today announced that 38 attorneys across the firm are now serving as dedicated AI more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Brad Hubbard, Hillary Holmes Provide Testimony Before Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs on SB 2337 * Partner Brad Hubbard testified before the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs on SB 2337, the proxy advisory firm disclosure law, on June 23. The hearing was on the question of whether proxy advisors including Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis are complying with SB 2337 when they reco more PR

NEW YORK, June 30 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Brennan Center Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling in Watson v. Republican National Committee Court declines to disrupt the status quo of mail voting in 30 states - The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled that states may accept mail ballots postmarked by Election Day, keeping grace periods that voters in 30 states and Washington, D.C. have relied on for years. Michael Waldman, president and CEO of the Brenn more PR

DALLAS, Texas, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Chambers Crisis & Risk Management 2026 Names Hunton Among Leading Firms * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that the firm is recognized as a leading firm for USA-Nationwide Crisis Management in the Chambers 2026 Crisis & Risk Management guide. As one of the top law firms in the practice area, Hunton was praised by Chambers researchers for offering clients "a significant crisis management service," highlightin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Congress Ignores Affordability Crisis With Legislation to Supercharge Predatory Lending and Boost Harmful Credit Reporting * June 29, 2026 -Press Release WASHINGTON - During the House Financial Services Committee markup on Tuesday, members are expected to vote on at least four pieces of legislation that would harm families living paycheck to paycheck and struggling with affordability and access to credit. If enacted, thes more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Constangy Welcomes New Attorneys to Chicago, Jacksonville, Los Angeles and Raleigh Offices * Constangy is pleased to announce the addition of four new attorneys- Katrice Curls, Sara Herbek, Sandra Lepson, and Ryan Patterson -strengthening the firm's Employment Litigation, Immigration, Advice & Counsel, Wage and Hour, and Investigations practices in the Chicago, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, and Ralei more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Constitutional Accountability Center issued the following statement on June 29, 2026: * * * CAC Release: Peddling Historical Myths, Roberts Court's Conservative Supermajority Overrides 150 Years of Precedent and Practice By Curtailing Agency Independence - Following today's decision at the Supreme Court in Trump v. Slaughter, a case in which the Court considered whether the Constitution forbids independent agencies structured like the Federal Trade Commission and whether Trump's attempted firing of Commissioner Re more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Constitutional Accountability Center issued the following statement on June 29, 2026: * * * CAC Release: Supreme Court Rebukes Fifth Circuit, Affirms State Authority to Permit Post-Election Receipt of Mail Ballots Following today's decision at the Supreme Court in Watson v. Republican National Committee, a case in which the Court considered whether Mississippi may count absentee ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but received up to 5 business days later, Constitutional Accountability Center Director of the more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dan Stipano discusses Riggs Bank with Fintech Takes * Davis Polk AML/CFT head Dan Stipano was quoted in Fintech Takes discussing Riggs Bank, a major Washington, D.C. commercial bank that was famous for having presidential ties before being acquired in 2005 following money laundering allegations. The article noted that the bank started an embassy business in the early 20th century. "Embassy banking is interesting, because i more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Strengthens Private Capital Finance Platform with Addition of Andrea Hwang * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announces that Andrea Hwang has joined the firm as a partner in the Leveraged and Corporate Finance practice in New York. Her arrival further strengthens the firm's private capital finance platform, consistent with the firm's strategic priorities. Ms. Hwang brings nearly two decades of experience advising private eq more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dentons advises AP Pension on financing of solar photovoltaic projects in Poland Dentons has advised AP Pension Livsforsikringsaktieselskab, an independent Danish pension company, acting as lender, on a Euros111,500,000 financing granted to eight companies from the Eurowind Energy Group for the construction of solar photovoltaic projects located across Poland, with a total capacity exceeding 191 MW. Dentons supported the lender on the Polish aspects of the transact more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dentons advises EBRD on its equity investment in UzCarlsberg Tashkent--Global law firm Dentons has acted as legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in connection with its equity investment in UzCarlsberg LLC, Uzbekistan's leading brewer. The EBRD provided financing of up to US$15.4 million to UzCarlsberg to support the company's expansion programme. The proceeds of the investment will be used to build and put into operation a ne more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dentons advises UBDS on its investment from LDC London--Dentons has advised UBDS Group (UBDS) on its investment from LDC, the private equity investor that is part of Lloyds Banking Group. UBDS is a fast-growing enterprise digital lifecycle and cybersecurity consultancy, headquartered in London, with offices in Manchester and Bengaluru. It provides specialist digital lifecycle, cloud adoption, cybersecurity, data and AI services. The business offers comprehensive, e more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dentons expands its capabilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo with new office in Kolwezi The new office strengthens support for clients operating at the heart of Africa's mining sector and the global energy transition. - Africa--Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has opened an office in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo, further strengthening the Firm's presence in one of Africa's most strategically and key markets. This expansion builds on  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Chairman and CEO Matt Taylor Named to City & State Pennsylvania's Philadelphia Power Brokers List Duane Morris Chairman and CEO Matthew Taylor has been selected to City & State Pennsylvania's inaugural Philadelphia Power Brokers list. The list recognizes influential public-sector executives, policymakers, advocacy and business leaders and government affairs professionals dedicated to advancing collab more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 30 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Experienced Real Estate Finance Partner Daniel Katz Joins Holland & Knight in Century City LOS ANGELES - Holland & Knight has bolstered its leading real estate practice in California with the addition of Daniel Katz as a partner in the Firm's Century City office. Mr. Katz advises clients on a wide range of commercial real estate transactions across asset classes and geographies. He was previously a partner with Buchalter. "Daniel's experience more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 30 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 29, 2026, by partner Oderah C. Nwaeze: * * * Director Independence - Keeping the Board and Board Actions Conflict-Free The Corporate Guide This article was originally published on February 25, 2022, and has been updated as of June 26, 2026. At a Glance This guide provides a high-level explanation of Delaware law regarding director independence, including the types of relationships and circumstances that might raise quest more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 30 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 29, 2026, by partner Oderah C. Nwaeze: * * * How To Protect Emails to Directors and Officers from Production The Corporate Guide This article was originally published on January 26, 2022, and has been updated as of June 26, 2026. At a Glance This guide addresses circumstances where the emails of directors and officers may be requested, and whether such sensitive materials must be produced. - What Is a Books and Records more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 30 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 29, 2026, by partner Oderah C. Nwaeze: * * * Is a Stockholder Vote Necessary? The Corporate Guide This guide was originally published on January 4, 2022, and has been updated as of June 26, 2026. At a Glance Delaware law states that a stockholder vote is only necessary when a corporation sells "all or substantially all of its [] assets." But the law stops short of defining "substantially all." Instead, judges have broadl more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 30 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 29, 2026: * * * California Local Minimum Wage Increases Effective July 1, 2026 Minimum wage rates will increase on July 1 for many of California's cities and counties. The following cities will see new bumps take effect this week: Alameda, Berkeley, Cupertino, Emeryville, Fremont, Los Angeles (LA County's rate will also increase), Malibu, Milpitas, Oakland, Pasadena, San Francisco, and Santa Monica. Check out our comprehensive chart below for detai more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 30 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 29, 2026: * * * SCOTUS Just Expanded President's Power to Fire Members of Independent Agencies: What the Landmark Ruling Means for Businesses and Employers The US Supreme Court just ruled in favor of President Trump by vastly expanding the presidential power to remove members of independent agencies. While today's Trump v. Slaughter decision centered on challenges to statutory removal protections for members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), t more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Frantz Ward Earns Top Workplaces Honor for Eighth Straight Year * Frantz Ward is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized with a Top Workplaces award in Cleveland.com's The Plain Dealer for an eighth consecutive year. The honor reflects the firm's dedication to building a workplace culture rooted in inclusion, improvement, and opportunity. "Frantz Ward has continuously earned a place on The Plain Dealer's Top Workplace more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises Teachers' Venture Growth on Its Participation in Alan's EUR480 Million Series G Financing * The Paris Private Equity team advised Teachers' Venture Growth, the late-stage venture investment platform of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, Canada's largest single-profession pension plan, on its participation in Alan's EUR480 million Series G financing led by Prosus. Alan, a leading French digital health insura more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig London Lawyers Honoured at 2026 Women in Business Law EMEA Awards * LONDON - June 29, 2026 - Danielle L. Martin and Henrietta Walker, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's London office, have been recognised at Legal Benchmarking Group' s 2026 Women in Business Law EMEA Awards, which celebrate outstanding women in the legal profession across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. M more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Orange County Expands Litigation Practice, Adds Andrew Gray Gray is a past president of the Orange County Chapter of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers  IRVINE, Calif. -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its Litigation Practice, adding leading securities and commercial litigator Andrew Gray as a shareholder in Orange County. He joins Greenberg Traurig from Latham & Watkins L more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Nuclear Energy Capabilities, Adds NRC Counsel Adam Gendelman * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP strengthened its Energy & Natural Resources Practice with the addition of Adam Gendelman, who worked for more than 15 years at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) before joining the firm. He joins Greenberg Traurig's Washington, D.C., office as a shareholder, a more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Curtis Toll Recognized on City & State Pennsylvania's 2026 'Philadelphia Power Brokers' List * PHILADELPHIA -- Curtis B. Toll, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Environmental Practice and Philadelphia office chairman, was named to City & State Pennsylvania's 2026 "Philadelphia Power Brokers" list.  According to City & State Pennsylvania, the inaugural list recognizes influ more PR

WASHINGTON, June 28 [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 CONDEMNS SUPREME COURT DECISION ALLOWING TPS TERMINATION TO MOVE FORWARD; CALLS ON SENATE TO PASS S. 4814 WITHOUT DELAY SAN DIEGO, CA. -Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) condemns today's U.S. Supreme Court decision in Mullin v. Doe permitting more PR

NEW YORK, June 30 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises lender syndicate on landmark AUD$400 million electric heavy vehicle fleet financing Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has advised a syndicate of lenders on a landmark AUD$400 million debt facility transaction for fleet electrification and battery storage company, Zenobe. The transaction will support the expansion of Zenobe's electrification offering for major public t more PR

NEW YORK, June 30 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer promotes 53 senior associates in Australia Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has announced the promotion of 53 senior associates in Australia. The promotions are part of the firm's global senior associate promotions and come into effect 1 July 2026. The promotions are across HSF Kramer's corporate, M&A, disputes and class actions, projects, energy, resources and infrastructu more PR

DALLAS, Texas, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Honored as Team of the Year Finalist at Reuters 2026 Energy Industry Awards * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that the firm was honored as a finalist for the People of Purpose: Team of the Year category at the 2026 Reuters Events Energy Industry Awards. This is the firm's third year to be recognized at the awards event, earning a finalist spot at the 2024 inaugural event and a "Highly Commended" recogn more PR

DALLAS, Texas, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Promotes Emma Gram to Counsel * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Emma Weiss Gram to counsel. The firm proudly recognizes Gram for her accomplishments and outstanding client service. Emma Weiss Gram (Capital Finance and Real Estate, Richmond) represents corporate borrowers and lenders in cash-flow and asset-based financings, advising them in connection with all aspects of commercial fin more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Authors Amicus Brief at Fifth Circuit in Medicaid Financing Litigation * Husch Blackwell filed an amicus curiae brief on behalf of the Texas Hospital Association (THA) in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, urging the court to affirm a district court ruling that rejected a sweeping reinterpretation of federal Medicaid law by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Completes Office Relocation in Minneapolis to Wells Fargo Center * Husch Blackwell announced the completion of construction on its new location in Minneapolis. The firm will remain in the heart of downtown as it moves from the IDS Center to the Wells Fargo Center, a 57-story office building. Attorneys and business professionals will transition to the new office beginning today. The firm will leas more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 30 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * ILRC Condemns Decision Blocking Harris County's Immigrant Legal Services Fund (Houston, Texas)--The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) condemns the Texas Supreme Court's decision on Friday temporarily blocking Harris County's Immigrant Legal Defense Fund (ILSF). The court's decision cuts off a vital lifeline for Harris County families that has been in place since 2020. The ILSF provides free legal services  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 30 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Ranchers' Fight for a Fair Price from Pipeline Company that Took Their Land Heads to the US Supreme Court WASHINGTON--The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case from a group of North Dakota ranchers who fought for years to obtain a fair price for land a pipeline company wanted to take through eminent domain. They won--but then a federal appeals court told them that they would have to pay the cost of that three-year legal fight themselves more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 30 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Victory! Virginia Woman Allowed to Work with Patients Following Judge's Ruling; Lawsuit Continues Last week, substance abuse counselor Melissa Brown successfully passed a "screening assessment" allowing her to begin working with patients again. Melissa is currently challenging Virginia's "barrier crime" law, which prevented her from working with patients due to a decades-old conviction. Melissa went through the screening assess more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Adds Cross-Border Aviation Finance Partner in London London - Global law firm K&L Gates welcomes Andrew Harper as a partner in its Finance practice in London. He joins the firm from Reed Smith LLP. Harper is an asset finance lawyer, with a particular focus on fixed-wing and rotary aircraft finance and leasing transactions. His experience includes secured debt and export credit agency-supported financings and operating, finance, and more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland & Ellis and Syllo Reach Strategic Partnership on Litigation AI * Kirkland & Ellis, the world's largest law firm by revenue, and Syllo, the first unified platform for litigation case management, eDiscovery, legal research, analysis and drafting, today announced a multiyear strategic partnership that marks a defining step in Kirkland's litigation AI strategy. The partnership gives Kirkland the exclusive abil more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises EQT-Backed Voltera on Combination with Revel * Kirkland & Ellis represented EQT-backed Voltera on its definitive agreement to combine with Revel, a leading provider of public EV fast charging, creating a next-generation infrastructure platform focused on building, owning and operating fast-charging networks purpose-built for autonomous vehicles, electric fleets and ride-hail deployment in dense urb more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Kayne Anderson on Sale of Kayne Anderson Real Estate to Bridgepoint Group * Kirkland & Ellis advised Kayne Anderson Real Estate, a leading specialist U.S. real estate investment platform, on an agreement to be acquired by Bridgepoint Group plc (LSE: BPT), one of the world's leading mid-market investors. The transaction is valued at an upfront enterprise value of approximately $1,393 million compri more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Verizon on Joint Venture with BT Group * Kirkland & Ellis advised Verizon on an agreement with BT Group to combine their respective international enterprise operations into a 50:50 joint venture. The agreement will create a new company focused on multi-national connectivity. The joint venture will serve more than 3,000 customers across more than 180 countries, representing approximately $4 billion  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Zymeworks on Acquisition of Theravance * Kirkland & Ellis advised Zymeworks Inc. (Nasdaq: ZYME), a biotechnology company managing a portfolio of licensed healthcare assets and developing a diverse pipeline of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics, on a definitive agreement to acquire Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: TBPH); a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering Medicines that Make a  more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF posted the following news release: * * * Supreme Court Upholds Law that Allows Mail-in Ballots to be Counted If Mailed by Election Day The Supreme Court ruled today in a 6-3 decision that a Mississippi law that allows mail-in ballots to be counted as long as they are postmarked by, and received within, five days of Election Day does not violate federal election-day statutes.  This decision supports continued use of mail-in ballots. Nearly one in three voters in the US used mai more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Lawyers for Civil Rights Honors Firm with Legal Warrior Award * WilmerHale has been honored with the Legal Warrior Award from Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR), recognizing the firm's longstanding commitment to pro bono service, civil rights advocacy and the rule of law. The award was presented at LCR's annual Civil Rights Reception in Boston on June 25. The Legal Warrior Award honors a law firm that has demonstrated distinguished pro bon more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * Supreme Court Rules States Can Count Ballots Mailed by Election Day The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the right for states to decide whether to count ballots postmarked before or on Election Day but received after Election Day. Robert Weiner, the Voting Rights Project director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, which filed an amicus brief with other civil rights groups and is suing over the a more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news on June 29, 2026: * * * Leonard Klingbaum and Jennifer Harris Join Dechert, Launching New Cross-Disciplinary Capital Solutions Team Dechert LLP today announced that Leonard Klingbaum and Jennifer Harris, two leading practitioners in special situations finance, liability management and distressed capital markets, have joined the firm as partners. Mr. Klingbaum will head the firm's new cross-disciplinary capital solutions team that will work with the full bre more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Lexology Index Recognizes Dentons Lee's Kurt Gerstner and Sungsok Yang in 2026 Guide Dentons Lee is pleased to announce that Foreign Attorneys Kurt Gerstner and Sungsok Yang have been recognized as recommended practitioners in the 2026 edition of Lexology Index, formerly known as Who's Who Legal. Kurt Gerstner was recognized as Highly Recommended in Product Regulation & Liability, and as Recommended in South Korea - Product Liability Defence 2026. He has long advis more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Li He discusses the IPO market rebound in China with Reuters * Davis Polk partner and co-head of Asia (excluding Japan) Li He discussed how tech companies are driving the IPO rebound in China with Reuters. The article notes that China's onshore technology IPOs are on track for their strongest year since 2023. "The acceleration of technology IPOs has provided long-awaited exit opportunities for private equity and venture ca more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 30 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 29, 2026, by partner Stephanie Compson and knowledge lawyer Emily Bodger: * * * Looking Forward to October 2026: Next Phase of Changes under the UK Employment Rights Act 2025 What key changes can employers expect from the ERA 2025 this Autumn 2026? - The next phase of significant reforms under the UK Employment Rights Act 2025 ("ERA 2025") is expected in August and early October 2026, which includes introducing wide-ranging trade union provis more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Managing IP Names Four Arnold & Porter Lawyers as Western Europe IP Stars * Managing IP recently recognized Arnold & Porter in its 2026 IP Stars Western Europe rankings as an "Other Notable Firm" for IP Transactions in the United Kingdom (England). The guide also highlighted four Arnold & Porter lawyers for their individual achievements in intellectual property, including: * George Jenkins -Transactions Star (United Kingdom,  more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Michael Hong profiled in Financier Worldwide's "Power Players: Investment Funds" * Davis Polk partner Michael Hong was profiled by Financier Worldwide as part of the publication's "Power Players: Investment Funds" issue. In the Q&A, he discusses how his career goals and aspirations have evolved over time, the qualities and values that are essential for building strong relationships with clients, and the work that he has found  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Partner Heather Egan Named a Go To Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly BOSTON: Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has named Morgan Lewis partner Heather Egan among its Go To Cybersecurity & Privacy Lawyers for 2026. The special feature recognizes top cybersecurity and data privacy lawyers in Massachusetts who exemplify leadership in the field and a sustained record of excell more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Onika Williams Sworn in as President of the Association of Transportation Law Professionals Steptoe of counsel Onika Williams was sworn in as President of the Association of Transportation Law Professionals (ATLP) at the organization's 97th annual meeting held in Baltimore, Maryland. Onika has previously served as Treasurer and Vice President. Founded in 1929, ATLP is an independent nonprofit organization that brings together legal practitioners, academics, more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Plum Island homeowners push back on town warning over July 4 flags Newbury, Massachusetts: Less than two weeks before the nation's 250th birthday, Plum Island property owners, including Marc Sarkady, received letters from the Town of Newbury warning that flying American flags and patriotic banners on their own property could violate state and federal endangered species law. Pacific Legal Foundation sent a letter to t more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * New Partner Sandeep Kathuria Brings More Than Two Decades of Government Contracts Experience to Saul Ewing's Washington, D.C. Office Washington - Saul Ewing LLP has expanded its Government Contracts Group in its Washington, D.C. Office with the hiring of Partner Sandeep Kathuria, who brings more than two decades of work as a senior in-house lawyer for major defense contractors, IT and telecom companies, and a defense tech startup to his wo more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Francisco Partners on Acquisition of EfficientIP * Paul Hastings LLP advised Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm, on its acquisition of EfficientIP, a global leader in DNS, DHCP and IP Address Management (DDI) and DNS security solutions, from its founders and minority investors TempoCap and Jolt Capital, in partnership with management. Private Equity partner Arthur de Baudry d'Asson more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Bolsters M&A Platform with Addition of Premier Executive Compensation Partner in New York * Further enhancing its Chambers -ranked global Executive Compensation, Benefits & ERISA practice and broader public company M&A and corporate platform, Paul Hastings LLP announced today that premier executive compensation and benefits lawyer Sasha Belinkie has joined as a partner in New York. Arriving from White & Ca more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Represents Brera Holdings in Successful Defense Against Vote No Campaign by RBCH * Paul Hastings LLP recently represented Brera Holdings PLC (d/b/a Solmate Infrastructure) in its successful defense against a vote no campaign launched by RBCH Ltd. in connection with the Company's 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM). At the AGM, Brera's shareholders decisively re-elected each of the company's fi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Premier Antitrust Lawyers John Harkrider and Craig Minerva Join Kirkland & Ellis * Kirkland & Ellis announced today that John Harkrider, widely regarded as one of the premier antitrust lawyers in the United States, and Craig Minerva, a leading antitrust lawyer and former attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division, will join the Firm as partners to help lead Kirkland's market-leading antitrust p more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith Launches AI Leadership Program with Cornell University * NEW YORK - Global law firm Reed Smith today announced the launch of the Reed Smith AI Leadership Program at Cornell University, a customized curriculum developed in partnership with the school's Executive Education organization. The program, to be held at the Cornell Tech campus in New York City in September 2026, will equip the firm's partners with more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Rep. Behn Files 14 Civil Rights Complaints Against DCS * Rep. Aftyn Behn, D-Nashville, has filed 14 federal civil rights complaints against the Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights, alleging widespread violations involving the treatment of children with disabilities and foster care practices across multiple Tennessee countie more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Advised on $358.8 Million Gores Holding XI IPO Ropes & Gray represented Santander US Capital Markets as the underwriter in Gores Holding XI, Inc.'s $358.8 million IPO (NASDAQ:GHXIU), including the full exercise by the underwriter of its over-allotment option. The IPO closed on June 24 and is one of the largest SPAC IPOs of 2026 to date. Gores Holdings XI is a blank check company sponsored by an affiliate of The Gores Group and forme more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Represented Patient Square Capital as Lead Investor in Osanni Bio's $190 Million Series B Financing Ropes & Gray advised Patient Square Capital in its role as lead investor in Osanni Bio's $190 million Series B financing. The transaction was announced on June 23. Osanni Bio is a developmental stage therapeutics platform advancing the discovery and development of new medicines in therapeutic areas including ophthalmology and cardiolo more PR

NEW YORK, June 30 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * S.T.O.P. Applauds SCOTUS Ruling Restricting Geofence Warrants Today, the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based privacy and civil rights group, applauds a landmark ruling from the United States Supreme Court in Chatrie v. United States restricting the use of geofence warrants, ruling that geofence warrants constitute a fourth amendment search and that individuals have a "reasonable expec more PR

INDIANOLA, Mississippi, June 30 -- Mississippi Center for Justice issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Statement of the Mississippi Center for Justice, Co-Counsel in the United States Supreme Court for Intervenors Vet Voice Foundation and Mississippi Alliance for Retired Persons Today, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision upholding Mississippi's law that accepts mail-in absentee ballots as long as they are postmarked by election day and received within five business days thereafter. The Court rejected an arg more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Steptoe's $170M Jury Verdict Leads to Major PTAB Victory for Express Mobile in First-of-Its-Kind Decision Steptoe LLP today announced that a $170M jury verdict secured by Steptoe on behalf of its client, Express Mobile, Inc., led to yet another significant win in a high stakes patent dispute before the US Patent and Trademark Office's Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). In November 2025, and after six years of litigation against GoDaddy.co more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Supreme Court Allows Lisa Cook to Continue Serving on Federal Reserve Board * The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve Board, may retain her position on the board as she challenges President Trump's unlawful attempt to fire her without just cause. In the decision, the Court ruled that the President was likely to lose Cook's challenge because the President may more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Supreme Court Upholds Legality of Mail-In Ballots Postmarked by Election Day * Today, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge in Watson v. Republican National Committee that would have risked disenfranchising voters in Mississippi and other states who vote by mail. Specifically, the Court ruled that election officials may count mail-in ballots that are postmarked by Election Day, even if they are received after the da more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Acted as Legal Counsel to Girtz Industries in Sale to Legrand * Taft is pleased to have acted as legal counsel to Girtz Industries in its sale to Legrand. Based in Monticello, Ind., Girtz Industries is a leading provider of custom-engineered modular power enclosures and related services to various sectors, including data centers. Legrand is a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Read the release h more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Adds Project Finance Partner Gregory K. Smith in Washington, D.C. * Taft, one of the fastest growing law firms in the country, announced today that Gregory K. Smith has joined the firm as a partner in Washington, D.C. He arrives from Morrison Foerster. Smith brings deep experience advising lenders, sponsors, and host governments on the development and financing of major projects across a wide range of industries, including en more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Tony Pierce Spotlighted by WTOP News for Top Workplaces Leadership Award Tony Pierce, partner in charge of Akin's Washington, D.C. office, is featured by WTOP News after receiving the 2026 Trusted Leadership Award in the Large Employers category as part of its Top Workplaces list. In his conversation with WTOP, Tony reflects on the leadership principles that have helped shape Akin's workplace culture, drawing on his nearly 40 years with the firm - from j more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Two Months Out: Continuing Developments After Challenges to Rescheduling Order are Ongoing * Since the Monday, May 4, 2026, filing of the Smart Approaches to Marijuana, Inc. v. Department of Justice petition challenging the legality of the Department of Justice's ("DOJ") order rescheduling medical marijuana to Schedule III (the "Rescheduling Order"), two more petitions have similarly challenged the validity of the order. First, o more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Venable Adds Employee Benefits Counsel Stacey Bradford in Washington, DC Venable LLP announced today that Stacey A. Bradford has joined the firm's Washington, DC office as counsel in its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice. Bradford brings extensive experience advising employers, private equity firms, and tax-exempt organizations on a wide range of employee benefits matters. Her practice focuses on retirement plans, health more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 30 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia issued the following news release: * * * Villa Rica Strengthens Free Speech Protections Following Outreach from ACLU of Georgia The Villa Rica City Council has updated its public comment policy to better protect free speech rights after the ACLU of Georgia raised concerns about the previous rules. "The changes make clear that Villa Rica residents can speak freely about city business during the public comment period of city council meetings, even if that speech is sha more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises A.P. Moller on acquisition of solar, wind and battery energy projects in South Africa * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised A.P. Moller Capital (APMC), a fund management company focused on value-add infrastructure investments, on the acquisition of a platform of solar, wind and battery energy projects in South Africa from Mainstream Renewable Power (Mainstream). Mainstream Renewable Power South Af more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises banks on Pestera II onshore wind project financing in Romania * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Banca Comerciala Romana, BRD - Groupe Societe Generale, Deutsche Bank, Erste Group Bank, Societe Generale, Eurobank and Piraeus Bank on the EUR510 million financing of the development, construction and operation of the "Pestera II" onshore wind power project in Romania. "This transaction once again  more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Casa dos Ventos on US$1.1 billion private notes placement Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Casa dos Ventos, a Brazilian renewable energy generation company, on the issuance of US$1.1 billion in senior guaranteed notes issued by certain subsidiaries of Casa dos Ventos, marking the largest US private placement ever executed by a Brazilian company. The proceeds from the notes will be used to fund t more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises MAHLE on tap issuance of EUR200 million senior notes due 2032 and concurrent tender offer * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised MAHLE GmbH on the successful tap issuance of an aggregate principal amount of EUR200 million in addition to its existing EUR300 million 7.125% senior notes due 2032, and a further concurrent tender offer for a partial cash acquisition of MAHLE's outstanding 2.375% existing more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Republic of Zambia on landmark debt-for-energy conversion * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the Republic of Zambia on a landmark debt-for-energy conversion involving the repurchase of approximately US$1.3 billion of outstanding bonds, funded in part by a US$600 million loan from the African Development Bank ("AfDB"). "This transaction represents a genuinely novel application of sovereign debt  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * World Intellectual Property Review Recognizes Morgan Lewis in 2026 Leaders Directory WASHINGTON, DC, LONDON, and SILICON VALLEY: World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) has recognized 23 Morgan Lewis lawyers across the United States and Europe in the 11th edition of its Leaders Directory, including 15 newly ranked lawyers. The guide showcases excellence in intellectual property (IP) law across practice areas an more PR