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Tipoffs: Law/Legal Newsletter for 2026-07-09 ( 39 items )  
15 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized on Austin Monthly's Top Attorneys List (10)
MIAMI, Florida, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 15 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized on Austin Monthly's Top Attorneys List * AUSTIN, Texas - July 8, 2026 - Fifteen attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Austin office were recognized on Austin Monthly magazine's 2026 Top Attorneys list. The honorees were selected by their peers and will be featured in Austin Monthly 's Top Attorneys issue. "This recognition is a true reflection of the excepti more PR

21 Ice Miller Partners Recognized in the Legal 500 U.S. 2026 Elite City Rankings (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 9 -- Ice Miller, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 21 Ice Miller Partners Recognized in the Legal 500 U.S. 2026 Elite City Rankings Ice Miller LLP is pleased to announce that 21 partners have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 United States Elite City Rankings, with attorneys honored across nine practice areas spanning the firm's key Midwest markets. This recognition reflects the breadth and depth of Ice Miller's national platform from sophisticated corporate transactions and  more PR

A&O Shearman Advises Underwriters on OMIFCO USD678 Million IPO (10)
LONDON, England, July 9 -- A and O Shearman, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * A&O Shearman advises underwriters on OMIFCO USD678 million IPO A&O Shearman has advised the underwriters in connection with the approximately USD678m initial public offering (IPO) of Oman India Fertiliser Company SAOG ("OMIFCO") and its listing on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX). The transaction marks the fifth IPO in Oman on which A&O Shearman has represented the underwriters since 2023. OMIFCO's existing shareholders OQ SAOC, Indian Farmers Fertilise more PR

AAUP, Texas AAUP-AFT sue Texas Tech University System over restrictive course content policies (10)
NEW YORK, July 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * AAUP, Texas AAUP-AFT sue Texas Tech University System over restrictive course content policies * EL PASO, Texas - Today, the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and its Texas affiliate, Texas AAUP-AFT, sued Texas Tech University System Chancellor Brandon Creighton and members of the Board of Regents over two system memoranda ("the Creighton Memoranda") issued in the past eight months. These vague directive more PR

Akin Lawyers Author Corporate Disputes Article on Appellate Review of ICSID Awards (10)
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akin Lawyers Author Corporate Disputes Article on Appellate Review of ICSID Awards Akin international arbitration partner Kabir Duggal and associate Radu Suciu have co-authored an article on the "Appellate Review of ICSID Awards: Inter Se Modification and WGIII Reform," published in Corporate Disputes. In the article, the authors analyze the ICSID Secretariat's Updated Note on a potential "inter se" modification of the ICSID Convention, which outlines a po more PR

American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: President Trump Addresses FIFA Controversy From Oval Office (10)
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary on July 7, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * President Trump Addresses FIFA Controversy From Oval Office In a shocking move at the Oval Office, President Trump addressed the controversy surrounding the FIFA World Cup red card. Trump confirmed that he spoke to FIFA President Gianni Infantino about reviewing the red card suspension of U.S. soccer superstar Folarin Balogun. As reported by The New York Post: President Trump asked FIFA's more PR

American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Sen. Fetterman Has Had Enough (10)
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Sen. Fetterman Has Had Enough Senator John Fetterman (PA) is going on the offensive against the Left, most notably Senator Bernie Sanders (VT), for defending Graham Platner, the Democrat nominee for Maine's U.S. Senate seat - the one with the Nazi tattoo who has been accused of abusive behavior toward women, including a horrific assault. As Fetterman sees it, Platner's political aspirations are DOA, and Ber more PR

BCLP advises Carrefour on completion of the sale of its Romanian business to Paval Holding (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * BCLP advises Carrefour on completion of the sale of its Romanian business to Paval Holding * BCLP acted as lead international counsel to Carrefour on the sale of its Romanian operations to Paval Holding, with an enterprise value of EUR823 million. The transaction formed a key part of the strategic portfolio review launched by Carrefour in early 2025. Carrefour Romania operates a significant retail network of 47 more PR

BCLP Contributes to Lexology Panoramic: Saudi Arabia Construction Chapter (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * BCLP Contributes to Lexology Panoramic: Saudi Arabia Construction Chapter * International contractors are increasingly focusing on Saudi Arabia's construction sector, which plays a pivotal role in implementing Vision 2030 to transform the Kingdom into a financial, manufacturing, and tourist powerhouse. However, setting up operations in Saudi Arabia presents challenges, particularly due to the rapid modernization  more PR

Debevoise Advised American Greetings in Its $1.1 Billion Refinancing of Existing Credit Facilities, Including a $450 Million Senior Secured Notes Offering (10)
NEW YORK, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advised American Greetings in Its $1.1 Billion Refinancing of Existing Credit Facilities, Including a $450 Million Senior Secured Notes Offering * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised American Greetings Corporation, a portfolio company of Elliott Capital Management, in connection with the approximately $1.1 billion refinancing of its existing credit facilities, which included an offering of $450 million of senior secur more PR

Debevoise Advises Solidcore on $600 Million Financing For The Ertis POX Project (10)
NEW YORK, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advises Solidcore on $600 Million Financing For The Ertis POX Project * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised Solidcore Resources plc ("Solidcore") in its $600 million financing for construction of the Ertis POX project. The financing includes a $300 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and $300 million from a syndicate of commercial banks comprising ING (as the Coordinating Mandated Lead more PR

Emory to Present at NBI CLE Webinar on Effective Legal Writing (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Emory to Present at NBI CLE Webinar on Effective Legal Writing * Taft attorney Jena Emory will serve as a presenter for an upcoming National Business Institute webinar on "6 Massive Legal Writing Mistakes You May Not Realize You're Making" on July 20, 2026. She will present on "Unintended Consequences of Failing to Structure Your Writing Logically" and "Risks Posed by Unnecessary Wordiness, Vague Language, and the Passive Voice." Th more PR

Federal Appeals Court Revives Challenge to South Carolina's Curriculum Censorship Law (10)
NEW YORK, July 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Federal Appeals Court Revives Challenge to South Carolina's Curriculum Censorship Law * Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit reversed a lower court's dismissal of a federal civil rights lawsuit, NAACP-SC v. Weaver, challenging South Carolina's discriminatory Budget Proviso and remanded the case to the district court for further proceedings. The lawsuit, filed by the Legal Defense Fund (LDF), Bailey more PR

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Why Your School Could Be in the Crosshairs of Vivek Shah's Website Privacy Demand Letter Spree (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 9 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 8, 2026: * * * Why Your School Could Be in the Crosshairs of Vivek Shah's Website Privacy Demand Letter Spree A prolific plaintiff named Vivek Shah has sent thousands of demand letters to organizations nationwide alleging violations of a California privacy law, and educational institutions - from small private K-12 schools to large universities - could turn out to be some of his easiest targets. Here's why your institution's website may expose you t more PR

Fisher Phillips Partner Testifies Before the Privacy Committee of the California State Assembly (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 9 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news on July 8, 2026: * * * Fisher Phillips Partner Testifies Before the Privacy Committee of the California State Assembly Usama Kahf, Firm's Privacy Co-Chair, Provided Testimony in Support of SB 690 to Partially Reform CIPA - On July 1, 2026, Usama Kahf, partner and Co-Chair of Fisher Phillips' Privacy and Cyber Practice Group testified before the Privacy Committee of the California State Assembly in support of Senate Bill 690 in an effort to thwart abusive law more PR

Forty-One Taft Attorneys Selected to 2026 Top Lawyers by Minnesota Monthly (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Forty-One Taft Attorneys Selected to 2026 Top Lawyers by Minnesota Monthly * Minnesota Monthly has recognized 41 Taft attorneys as 2026 Top Lawyers in Minnesota. Honorees are selected through a peer nomination process and a curated survey of practicing attorneys across the state. The annual list honors attorneys who are highly regarded by fellow members of the Minnesota legal community. Following are the Taft honorees: * Brett  more PR

Fredrikson and Byron: Bridget Penick Elected a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 9 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Bridget Penick Elected a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Fredrikson shareholder Bridget Penick has been elected a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers (CLEL), Class of 2026. Penick is one of only five Fellows from Iowa. She joins Fredrikson shareholder Anne Radolinski as a Fellow and Karen Schanfield, emeritus Fellow. CLEL Fellows are recognized as distinguished members of the labor and employment comm more PR

Gabrielle Levin and Katie Gray Recognized in Profiles in Leadership Journal (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 9 (TNSjou) [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gabrielle Levin and Katie Gray recognized in Profiles in Leadership Journal Mayer Brown partners Gabrielle Levin and Katie Gray have been recognized by Profiles in Leadership Journal--Gabrielle Levin on its "Women Worth Watching" list and Katie Gray as an "Emerging Leader." This esteemed accolade is a testament to their exceptional leadership skills and unwavering commitment to their professional roles and the broader comm more PR

Gibson Dunn Advised ProFrac Holdings on $300 Million ABL Credit Agreement (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, July 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Advised ProFrac Holdings on $300 Million ABL Credit Agreement * Gibson Dunn represented ProFrac Holdings Corp. in the refinancing of its existing ABL Credit Agreement with a new $300 million ABL Credit Agreement with Eclipse Business Capital LLC. The firm's finance team was led by of counsel Ryan Searfoorce and included associates Jaclyn Wang, Michael D. Holmes, Melody Karmana, and Jinhua Zhang. T more PR

Global M&A Hits USD2.8 Trillion in H1 as Strategic Buyers Pursue Big-Ticket Acquisitions, A&O Shearman Reports in M&A Insights Launch (10)
LONDON, England, July 9 -- A and O Shearman, a law firm, issued the following news on July 8, 2026: * * * Global M&A hits USD2.8 trillion in H1 as strategic buyers pursue big-ticket acquisitions, A&O Shearman reports in M&A Insights launch A&O Shearman today launches M&A Insights, a cross-practice publication delivering partner-led analysis of the trends, regulatory shifts and capital flows shaping global dealmaking. The global view * In H1 2026 global M&A values hit USD2.8tn, the highest half-year total since H2 2021. However, deal count more PR

Greenberg Traurig Advises Eastnine AB on the Acquisition of The Bridge Office Building in Warsaw (10)
MIAMI, Florida, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises Eastnine AB on the Acquisition of The Bridge Office Building in Warsaw * WARSAW - 8 July 2026 - Greenberg Traurig advised Eastnine AB, a Swedish real estate company, on the signing of a preliminary agreement for the acquisition of The Bridge office building in Warsaw from Ghelamco. Completed in 2025, The Bridge stands among Warsaw's most recognizable new office buildings, situated in one of t more PR

Greenberg Traurig Shortlisted for 3 Law.com Middle East Legal Awards 2026 Team Awards (10)
MIAMI, Florida, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Shortlisted for 3 Law.com Middle East Legal Awards 2026 Team Awards * DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - July 8, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig has been shortlisted for three team awards in the Law.com Middle East Legal Awards 2026. Winners will be announced at a ceremony Oct. 15 at the Address Sky View. Greenberg Traurig is shortlisted in the following categories: * Construction Team of the  more PR

Groups Ask Court to Require Spartanburg County to Provide Transparent Review of Proposed Data Center (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 8 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Groups ask court to require Spartanburg County to provide transparent review of proposed data center COLUMBIA, S.C. -- On behalf of Concerned Citizens of Spartanburg County, the Southern Environmental Law Center is asking a state court to require Spartanburg County to follow its own land development ordinance by publicly reviewing the proposed Valara Data Center before the Planning Commission as a major land development. Spart more PR

Holland & Knight Advises MasTec on $1.65 Billion Acquisition of The Superior Group (10)
MIAMI, Florida, July 9 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises MasTec on $1.65 Billion Acquisition of The Superior Group Holland & Knight advised MasTec Inc. (NYSE: MTZ) in its agreement to acquire Electrical Specialists Inc., d/b/a The Superior Group, a premier full-service electrical contractor focused on critical infrastructure, for approximately $1.65 billion. The purchase price consists of approximately $475 million payable in shares of MasTec common stock and approximately $1 more PR

Hughes Hubbard & Reed: Ken Lefkowitz Discusses AI-Driven Dealmaking and M&A Market Strength With Law360 (10)
NEW YORK, July 7 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ken Lefkowitz Discusses AI-Driven Dealmaking and M&A Market Strength with Law360 Technology M&A remains active as AI drives investment and acquisition activity. Highlights * AI is expected to continue driving technology M&A as the market sorts durable businesses from weaker ones. * Leading AI companies are likely to strengthen their positions through acquisitions as the sector matures. * Lefkowitz says deal activity remains healthy across fintech, c more PR

K&L Gates Advises The J. Molner Company on Acquisition of Pharmaceutical Portfolio From Nordic Pharma Inc. (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 9 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises The J. Molner Company on Acquisition of Pharmaceutical Portfolio From Nordic Pharma, Inc. Global law firm K&L Gates LLP advised The J. Molner Company OU, a generic pharmaceutical company focused on sterile injectable and dermatological drugs, on its acquisition of a portfolio of US marketed generic and specialty pharmaceutical products from Nordic Pharma, Inc. The acquired portfolio comprises 13 product registrations approv more PR

Lee Marshall recognized among Law.com's Litigators of the Week (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Lee Marshall recognized among Law.com's Litigators of the Week * BCLP was named among Law.com's Litigators of the Week as part of the team that secured a victory for Bayer subsidiary Monsanto at the U.S. Supreme Court in June. Lee Marshall, Global Department Leader - Litigation and Investigations, was recognized alongside Paul Clement of Clement & Murphy and David Zionts of Covington & Burling. In a 7-2 decisio more PR

MasTec to Acquire The Superior Group (10)
NEW YORK, July 9 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * MasTec to Acquire The Superior Group Fried Frank advised MasTec, Inc. on $700 million of term loans to support its announced acquisition of The Superior Group in a $1.65 billion cash-and-stock transaction. MasTec also increased its revolving credit facility by $350 million, bringing total commitments to $2.25 billion, and expects to use borrowings under that facility to finance a portion of the acquisition. MasTec is a l more PR

McGuireWoods Lawyers Named to The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 9 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Lawyers Named to The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers Eleven McGuireWoods lawyers were selected for inclusion in the 2026 "Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers" guide honoring the nation's most accomplished tax practitioners. The Lawdragon guide recognizes top lawyers whose work spans the full spectrum of the discipline, from complex transactional tax planning and controversy to private wealth, estate planning and t more PR

Morgan Lewis Advises H.I.G. Capital on Definitive Agreement to Acquire TERRAS (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Advises H.I.G. Capital on Definitive Agreement to Acquire TERRAS MUNICH: Morgan Lewis advised H.I.G. Capital, an alternative investment firm with approximately $75 billion of capital under management, on its definitive agreement to acquire TERRAS, an environmental and infrastructure service provider. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. TERRAS offers a  more PR

Morgan Lewis Partner Jason White Named to Bloomberg Law's Unrivaled List (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Partner Jason White Named to Bloomberg Law's Unrivaled List CHICAGO: Bloomberg Law has recognized Morgan Lewis partner Jason White on its inaugural Unrivaled list, which celebrates litigators who have distinguished themselves through high-stakes trials and significant client victories. The list honors lawyers who have achieved notable wins in jury or bench trials and/or favorable settlements between more PR

Nixon Peabody Strengthens Securities Capabilities With Partner Stephen E. Fox (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 9 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Nixon Peabody strengthens securities capabilities with partner Stephen E. Fox Long Island, NY. Nixon Peabody LLP has expanded its Corporate practice with the addition of Stephen E. Fox, an experienced securities and capital markets attorney. Stephen, who joins as partner in Nixon Peabody's Long Island office and as a member of the firm's Securities & Capital Markets team, advises domestic public companies, foreign private issuers, and special pur more PR

Paul Hastings Continues to Bolster Global Funds and Sports Practices with Premier Boston Partner (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Continues to Bolster Global Funds and Sports Practices with Premier Boston Partner * Paul Hastings LLP today announced that premier funds and sports partner Chidi Oteh has joined in Boston, continuing the strategic expansion of its leading Investment Funds practice. Joining from Band 1-ranked funds practice at Ropes & Gray, Oteh brings extensive experience representing investment advisers, hedge funds, priv more PR

Pillsbury Advises TJM Labs on $75 Million Series B Financing (10)
NEW YORK, July 9 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Advises TJM Labs on $75 Million Series B Financing Pillsbury advised TJM Labs, the leading pharmacy AI platform automating operational work for pharmacies, on its $75 million Series B funding round. The transaction follows the company's $10 million Series A and $15 million Series A-1 financings, bringing TJM Labs' total capital raised to $100 million across three funding rounds in approximately six months. The Series B was led by Elephant, with add more PR

Pillsbury Continues to Forge Human-Led AI Path With Appointment of Oz Benamram as Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (10)
NEW YORK, July 9 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Continues to Forge Human-Led AI Path with Appointment of Oz Benamram as Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer New Leadership Role Underscores Firm's Commitment to Responsible AI Innovation - Pillsbury has announced that Oz Benamram, one of the legal industry's leading voices on AI transformation, has joined the firm as its Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. Benamram brings more than two decades of experience building and leading innovation fun more PR

Simpson Thacher Adds Prominent Trial Lawyer in New York (10)
NEW YORK, July 9 -- Simpson Thacher and Bartlett, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Simpson Thacher Adds Prominent Trial Lawyer in New York Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP today announced that Timothy Cameron has joined as a Partner in the Litigation Practice, based in New York. "Tim has an impressive reputation as a versatile litigator and a talented trial attorney," said Alden Millard, Chair of the Firm's Executive Committee. "His substantial courtroom record across jury trials, bench trials and internati more PR

Taft Strengthens National Public Affairs Capabilities with Six Additions (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Strengthens National Public Affairs Capabilities with Six Additions * Taft, one of the nation's fastest-growing law firms, announced today the continued expansion of its Public Affairs Strategies Group (PASG) with the addition of six professionals across Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Columbus, and Denver, all joining from Ice Miller. The additions reflect Taft's continued investment in its bipartisan public affairs platform and  more PR

White & Case advises DevCo Partners on acquisition of Dieseko (10)
NEW YORK, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises DevCo Partners on acquisition of Dieseko * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised DevCo Partners (DevCo) on its acquisition of Dieseko Group. The acquisition of Dieseko forms part of DevCo's intended formation of a leading global piling and foundation equipment platform, bringing together Dieseko, Movax and Watson & Hillhouse, and combining complementary strengths, engineering expertise and global rea more PR

White & Case advises XTX Ventures and Balderton on EUR411 million Proxima Fusion financing round (10)
NEW YORK, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises XTX Ventures and Balderton on EUR411 million Proxima Fusion financing round * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised XTX Ventures and Balderton on Proxima Fusion's EUR411 million (US$468 million) financing round, bringing the company's valuation to EUR2.4 billion (US$2.7 billion). The round was led by XTX Ventures and East X Ventures, with participation of RWE and Google as strategic investors, as wel more PR