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Tipoffs: Law/Legal Newsletter for 2026-07-11 ( 58 items )  
'Austin Monthly' Lists 53 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among "Austin's Top Attorneys" of 2026 (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 11 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 'Austin Monthly' Lists 53 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among "Austin's Top Attorneys" of 2026 Jackson Walker congratulates the 53 attorneys recognized among Austin Monthly's list of "Austin's Top Attorneys" for 2026. For recognition in the list, Austin attorneys must be nominated by their peers on the basis that they offer experienced counsel in one of 40 categories. Congratulations to the following attorneys who were named to the list: * Adam Aston - Appell more PR

11th Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Block of Florida 'Stop WOKE' Law (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * 11th Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Block of Florida 'Stop WOKE' Law * Ballard Spahr litigators partnered with the ACLU and the Legal Defense Fund to successfully challenge Florida's "Stop W.O.K.E." Act in the landmark case Pernell v. Lamb. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11 th Circuit in July 2026 struck down the law's higher education restrictions as a violation of the First Amendment. The ruling drew sig more PR

3-Judge Panel to Hear Chattanooga Airport Suit, Judge Pauses Nashville Suit (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * 3-Judge Panel to Hear Chattanooga Airport Suit, Judge Pauses Nashville Suit * A three-judge panel will hear the complaint filed by the city of Chattanooga and the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority over a new law that takes appointment of the airport board away from the mayor. Chattanoogan.com reports that Judge Alex McVeagh this week referred the matter to the Tennessee Supreme Court for designation of th more PR

ABA Seeks Info in Executive Orders Against Law Firms (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * ABA Seeks Info in Executive Orders Against Law Firms * The American Bar Association (ABA) is asking a judge to order the White House to release certain communications with law firms and presidential allies related to executive orders issued in 2025 against several major law firms. The group wants to see if Trump allies Steve Bannon and Boris Epshteyn acted as intermediaries between the White House and targeted law more PR

ACLU, Florence Project File Lawsuit Challenging Unconstitutional State Deportation Scheme in Arizona's Proposition 314 (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 11 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * ACLU, Florence Project File Lawsuit Challenging Unconstitutional State Deportation Scheme in Arizona's Proposition 314 The ACLU, ACLU of Arizona, and the Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project are seeking an emergency injunction to stop the previously deferred Section 5 of Proposition 314 from taking effect. - The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and ACLU of Arizona filed a federal lawsuit last night on behalf of th more PR

ACLU-Va.: State Leaders Cannot Sit Idle While ICE Terrorizes Virginians Outside Hospitals (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 11 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following statement on July 10, 2026: * * * Virginia leaders cannot sit idle while ICE terrorizes Virginians outside hospitals In response to a video of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents assaulting Victor Perez Martin outside the Sentara Belle Harbour Hospital Emergency Room in Suffolk, Virginia, ACLU of Virginia Policy Director Chris Kaiser released the following statement: "The brutality on display in footage of ICE agents beating Victo more PR

American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Air Force One Mystery Deepens After New Report (10)
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Air Force One Mystery Deepens After New Report By Logan Sekulow A bombshell report claims that Iran has a new plot to take out President Donald Trump, raising questions about the decision to switch planes while heading back from the NATO summit. The Wall Street Journal reported that Israel informed the Trump Administration of Iran's plan: Israel shared new intelligence with the U.S. that it said indicate more PR

American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Convicted Viral Judge's SHOCKING Sentence (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Convicted Viral Judge's SHOCKING Sentence Shocking legal news out of Wisconsin today as Hannah Dugan, a former Milwaukee County judge, will not face jail time for obstruction - just a $5,000 fine - for helping an illegal immigrant escape ICE agents at her courthouse. As reported by Fox News: Former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan was ordered Wednesday to pay a $5,000 fine for obstructing the arrest of an ill more PR

Anderson County Lawyer Censured (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Anderson County Lawyer Censured * Anderson County attorney David A. Stuart received a public censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility on July 10. The board determined that Stuart violated Rule of Professional Conduct 5.1(a) when he failed to supervise a nonlawyer employee at his firm. After agreeing to represent a client in an immigration matter, Stuart assigned the calendaring of applicable deadlines more PR

Arnold & Porter Advises Aurobindo Pharma in FTC Clearance for Acquisition of Lannett Company (10)
WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Arnold & Porter Advises Aurobindo Pharma in FTC Clearance for Acquisition of Lannett Company * Arnold & Porter recently represented Aurobindo Pharma Limited in obtaining Federal Trade Commission (FTC) clearance for its acquisition of Lannett Company, Inc., a manufacturer of generic pharmaceutical products, in a transaction valued at approximately $250 million. The transaction involved overlapping marketed and pipeline generic pha more PR

Ashurst Perkins Coie advises on RIGOL Technologies' HK$1.14 billion Hong Kong IPO (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, July 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ashurst Perkins Coie, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ashurst Perkins Coie advises on RIGOL Technologies' HK$1.14 billion Hong Kong IPO * Ashurst Perkins Coie acted as the underwriters' Hong Kong and U.S. legal advisers on RIGOL Technologies Co., Ltd's (SEHK: 537) HK$1.14 billion global offering and the listing of its H shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. CITIC Securities (Hong Kong) Limited acted as the sole sponsor, and CLSA Limited act more PR

Ashurst Perkins Coie advises UK Government on lifetime extension of Sizewell B Nuclear Facility (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, July 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ashurst Perkins Coie, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ashurst Perkins Coie advises UK Government on lifetime extension of Sizewell B Nuclear Facility * Global law firm Ashurst Perkins Coie is advising the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) on a bespoke Contract for Difference to support the lifetime extension of the Sizewell B nuclear plant from 2035 to 2055. The Contract for Difference, once signed and subject to regulatory approvals and legislative ame more PR

Attorney Well-Being Scores Win with Adjournment Request Protocols Released by Judiciary (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Attorney Well-Being Scores Win with Adjournment Request Protocols Released by Judiciary * The NJSBA applauds the Judiciary's release of two Notices to the Bar establishing statewide protocols for adjournment requests, calling the changes a significant step toward supporting attorney well-being and another major success stemming from the recommendations of the NJSBA's Putting Lawyers First Task Force. Rea more PR

Bloomberg Law Honors Joseph Mueller as an "Unrivaled" Litigator (10)
WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Bloomberg Law Honors Joseph Mueller as an "Unrivaled" Litigator * Partner Joseph Mueller, co-chair of WilmerHale's Trial Practice, was honored by Bloomberg Law with inclusion on its 2026 list of "Unrivaled" litigators. The recognition celebrates 25 trial lawyers who lead the legal industry in high-stakes verdicts and settlements on impactful matters for clients. In a Q&A with the publication, Mueller discussed his representation of Appl more PR

Bradley Adds Rita Hullett to Bankruptcy Group in Birmingham (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Bradley Adds Rita Hullett to Bankruptcy Group in Birmingham * Bradley has added Rita L. Hullett to the firm's Birmingham office as a member of the Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Practice Group. "Rita brings an exceptional combination of bankruptcy, restructuring, litigation, and in-house business experience that will add tremendous value for our clients," said Bradley Birmingham Office Managing Partner Richard H. Monk III. more PR

Call for Volunteers: Support Veterans with Legal Aid (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Call for Volunteers: Support Veterans with Legal Aid * The NJSBA's Young Lawyers Division invites the legal community to participate in Wills for Warriors on July 11, a volunteer event where attorneys will provide free estate planning services to veterans and first responders. Training is required for first-time volunteers. If you are available to volunteer, email khackett@pbnlaw.com. *** Original text  more PR

Civil Rights and Nonprofit Organizations File Amicus Brief Defending CAIR's First Amendment Rights (10)
NEW YORK, July 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Civil Rights and Nonprofit Organizations File Amicus Brief Defending CAIR's First Amendment Rights * Today, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF), the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality, and ten additional nonprofit organizations filed an amicus brief in CAIR v. DeSantis. The amici organizations are represented by Gibson Dunn, LDF, and the Korematsu Center. The brief argues that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ' Executiv more PR

Civil Rights Lawyers Push to Revive Challenge to State Immigration Crime Law (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Civil Rights Lawyers Push to Revive Challenge to State Immigration Crime Law * The ACLU and National Immigration Law Center are asking U.S. District Judge Eli Richardson to reopen a lawsuit challenging Tennessee's new law criminalizing illegal immigration. Richardson dismissed the case in June, ruling that the plaintiffs did not have legal standing because they could not demonstrate that their removal orders were  more PR

Debevoise Advised HarbourVest Partners in the Closing of HarbourVest Co-Investment Fund VII, a $4.75 Billion Fund (10)
NEW YORK, July 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advised HarbourVest Partners in the Closing of HarbourVest Co-Investment Fund VII, a $4.75 Billion Fund * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised HarbourVest Partners in the closing of HarbourVest Co-Investment Fund VII, a $4.75 billion fund focused on providing investors with access to a diversified global portfolio of direct co-investments across buyout and growth equity strategies alongside some of the industry's lead more PR

Duane Morris Welcomes Chief Legal Talent and Growth Officer Diane C. Downs (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Welcomes Chief Legal Talent and Growth Officer Diane C. Downs * PHILADELPHIA, July 9, 2026 -Diane C. Downs has joined Duane Morris LLP as the firm's chief legal talent and growth officer. In this newly created position, Downs will oversee Duane Morris' lateral partner recruiting strategy and talent management; professional development and performance management; and lateral attorney integration in of more PR

Elite Capital Markets Partners to Join Latham & Watkins, Further Expanding Firm's Market Leadership (10)
NEW YORK, July 11 -- Latham and Watkins, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Elite Capital Markets Partners to Join Latham & Watkins, Further Expanding Firm's Market Leadership Byron Rooney and Dan Gibbons will further solidify Latham's position as the preeminent capital markets firm in the US and worldwide. * Accomplished partners will bring extensive experience advising companies, investment banks, and other market participants on a broad range of public and private capital-raising transactions and corporate matters, with more PR

Elizabeth Morgan Named Ballard Spahr Chief Operating Officer (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Elizabeth Morgan Named Ballard Spahr Chief Operating Officer * Ballard Spahr has named Elizabeth (Beth) Morgan as the firm's Chief Operating Officer (COO). As part of Ballard Spahr's Executive Committee and Senior Leadership Team, Beth will help drive the firm's growth strategy and execution. As COO, Beth will oversee Ballard Spahr's business operations, lateral growth and integration, finance, marketing and b more PR

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath Issues Commentary: Erika Collins Speaks With Bloomberg Law About Supreme Court Ruling's Impact on Forced Labor Claims (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 10 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following news on July 9, 2026: * * * Erika Collins Speaks With Bloomberg Law About Supreme Court Ruling's Impact on Forced Labor Claims Labor and employment partner Erika Collins spoke with Bloomberg Law about how companies should prepare for increased scrutiny of global supply chains following the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Cisco Systems Inc. v. Doe that narrowed certain human rights claims against corporations. "Companies are advised to pr more PR

Fifty-One Taft Detroit Attorneys Recognized in Leading Lawyers Network 2026 (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fifty-One Taft Detroit Attorneys Recognized in Leading Lawyers Network 2026 * The firm is pleased to announce that 48 attorneys in Taft's Detroit office have been selected to the Leading Lawyers Network for 2026. This includes 3 Emerging Lawyers. Leading Lawyers are recommended by their peers to be among the top lawyers in specific areas of practice. Less than 5% of all lawyers licensed in each state have received the distinction more PR

First Annual NJSBA Golf Outing Set for Sept. 1 (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * First Annual NJSBA Golf Outing Set for Sept. 1 * Join fellow attorneys for a day of golf, networking and camaraderie at the NJSBA's First Annual Golf Outing on Sept. 1 at Fiddler's Elbow in Bedminster. The event features a four-player scramble open to golfers of all skill levels, along with a BBQ lunch, practice range access, networking opportunities and a post-golf cocktail reception and dinner. Space is  more PR

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: You've Got a Claim in Me? What Toy Story Can Teach Employers About Workplace Change (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 7 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 6, 2026: * * * You've Got a Claim in Me? What Toy Story Can Teach Employers About Workplace Change For nearly 30 years, the Toy Story franchise has returned to the same basic question: what happens when someone fears they are no longer needed? In an era of economic uncertainty and rapid technological upheaval, many employers are being forced to answer that question in real time. Toy Story 5 brings Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the gang face-to-face with  more PR

Former Hamilton County DA Hired to Defend Ex-NFL Player in Murder Trial (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Former Hamilton County DA Hired to Defend Ex-NFL Player in Murder Trial * Chattanooga native and Ex-NFL linebacker Darron Lee -who played for the New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills -was indicted in June by a grand jury for the alleged murder of his girlfriend at their new home in Ooltewah. He is being held without bond in the Hamilton County Jail, the Chattanooga Times Free Press reports. Lee now  more PR

Frech Sworn In as Workers' Compensation Judge (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Frech Sworn In as Workers' Compensation Judge * Judge Peter Frech was sworn in July 8 in Nashville as the newest judge on the Court of Workers' Compensation Claims. He was appointed in April to replace Judge Thomas Wyatt of Chattanooga, who retired at the end of June. A blog post from the court noted that Frech brings diverse experience and dedication to the bench. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a military  more PR

Gibson Dunn Advised All3Media and RedBird IMI on Merger of Banijay Entertainment and All3Media (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, July 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Advised All3Media and RedBird IMI on Merger of Banijay Entertainment and All3Media * Gibson Dunn advised All3Media and RedBird IMI on the successful completion of the merger of Banijay Entertainment and All3Media, creating a leading global media and entertainment powerhouse. The Gibson Dunn corporate team was led by partners Richard Birns and Stefan dePozsgay and included of counsel Soren Kreider  more PR

Gibson Dunn Advised Lone Star on EUR1.85 Billion Sale of Xella to Holcim (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, July 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Advised Lone Star on EUR1.85 Billion Sale of Xella to Holcim * Gibson Dunn advised Lone Star on the EUR1.85 billion sale of Xella, a European leader in sustainable and innovative walling systems headquartered in Germany, to Holcim, the Swiss-listed leader in sustainable construction. The deal was a collaborative, cross-border effort by Gibson Dunn colleagues in the firm's London and Frankfurt off more PR

Goodwin Advises BOND on Investment in Quantum Systems' $1.2 Billion Series D (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises BOND on Investment in Quantum Systems' $1.2 Billion Series D * The Private Equity team advised BOND on their investment in Quantum Systems' $1.2 billion Series D financing round, valuing the company at ~$8 billion on a post-money basis. The financing more than doubled Quantum Systems' valuation, reflecting the company's fast-growing revenue, demonstrated profitability, and category-defining market position more PR

Goodwin Advises on the Formation of IOWN AI Fund (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises on the Formation of IOWN AI Fund * The Asia Private Investment Funds team at Goodwin has successfully advised on the formation of IOWN AI Fund, L.P. ("IOWN AI Fund"), an investment fund aimed at building the IOWN ecosystem and creating new business opportunities through investments in cutting-edge technologies for the AI era. In connection with the formation of the IOWN AI Fund, Catalight Capital, Inc., ("C more PR

Goodwin Guides Russell Investments, TA, and RCP on Acquisition of Russell Investments by Investor Consortium (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Guides Russell Investments, TA, and RCP on Acquisition of Russell Investments by Investor Consortium * The M&A team advised Russell Investments, TA Associates (TA), and Reverence Capital Partners (RCP) on an agreement for an investor consortium, led by B Capital, a global multi-stage investment firm, and including California Public Employees' Retirement System, to acquire Russell Investments from TA and RCP. The t more PR

Greenberg Traurig Continues Energy Practice Growth in Colorado with Scott Looper (10)
MIAMI, Florida, July 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Continues Energy Practice Growth in Colorado with Scott Looper * DENVER - July 10, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP added Scott Looper as a shareholder in its Energy & Natural Resources Practice, strengthening the firm's capabilities in midstream, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and integrated energy transactions. Looper, who will be based in the firm's Denver office while maintaining a pres more PR

Hughes Hubbard Files Suit Against New York State Over Inadequate Shelter Allowances Alongside Legal Aid Society, Empire Justice Center and Bond, Schoeneck & King (10)
NEW YORK, July 11 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hughes Hubbard Files Suit Against New York State Over Inadequate Shelter Allowances Alongside Legal Aid Society, Empire Justice Center and Bond, Schoeneck & King Firm challenges decades-old public assistance rates that fall far below housing costs. Highlights * Class action challenges New York's public assistance shelter allowance schedule. * Plaintiffs argue outdated rates violate the state constitution. * Allowances as low as $215 in NYC fall far more PR

Hunton Represents CohnReznick in Connection with Strategic Acquisition of Ham, Langston & Brezina LLP (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Represents CohnReznick in Connection with Strategic Acquisition of Ham, Langston & Brezina LLP * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP represented CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, in connection with its strategic acquisition of Texas-based professional services firm Ham, Langston & Brezina LLP. Please click here to read more: CohnReznick Expands in Texas through Addition of HL&B. The Hunton team advising on the more PR

Lee: No Pause or Protocol Review Following Failed Execution (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Lee: No Pause or Protocol Review Following Failed Execution * Gov. Bill Lee has said that he will not pursue a pause or moratorium on executions in the state, or order a review of the current execution protocol following the failed execution attempt of death row inmate Tony Carruthers. According to WPLN, Lee told a group of reporters in Knoxville this week that the protocol was "carried out appropriately" and "the more PR

Littler Issues Commentary: New Brunswick, Canada Introduces New Pay Transparency and Long-Term Leave Requirements (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 10 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 9, 2026, by research attorney Joe St. James and associate Micah Fysh: * * * New Brunswick, Canada Introduces New Pay Transparency and Long-Term Leave Requirements New Pay Transparency Requirements New Brunswick Bill 24, the Pay Transparency Act, establishes new requirements for employers doing business in the province. Effective June 12, 2026: - An employer must include the expected salary or hourly wage (or range) in both publicly advertis more PR

MALDEF STATEMENT ON FIFTH CIRCUIT RULING TO DENY STUDENTS' REQUEST TO DEFEND TEXAS DREAM ACT (10)
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on July 10, 2026: * * * MALDEF STATEMENT ON FIFTH CIRCUIT RULING TO DENY STUDENTS' REQUEST TO DEFEND TEXAS DREAM ACT LOS ANGELES - On Thursday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld a district court ruling that denied immigrant students in Texas the opportunity to defend a law allowing them to pay the same tuition as most students at public schools and universities. MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educat more PR

Mandee Gruen Honored in New York Law Journal's 2026 New York Legal Awards (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Mandee Gruen Honored in New York Law Journal's 2026 New York Legal Awards * Partner Mandee Gruen has been named a Distinguished Leader in New York Law Journal's 2026 New York Legal Awards. The annual honor recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made meaningful contributions to the legal profession in New York state. Mandee currently serves as Co-Chair of Goodwin's Private Investment Funds  more PR

Morgan Lewis Advises Westway Enterprises on Sale to Capitol Meridian Partners (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Advises Westway Enterprises on Sale to Capitol Meridian Partners ORANGE COUNTY: Morgan Lewis advised Westway Enterprises LLC on its sale to Capitol Meridian Partners. The investment will accelerate Westway's expansion of accredited capacity and broaden access to classified work for commercial innovators and nontraditional defense contractors. Westway provides ICD 705-accredited classified workspace  more PR

New York City Bar Association Issues Statement on 11th Anniversary of China's "709 Crackdown" (10)
NEW YORK, July 11 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSrep) -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following statement on July 9, 2026, on the 11th anniversary of China's "709 Crackdown": * * * Today marks the eleventh anniversary of the "709 Crackdown," a coordinated campaign launched by the authorities of the People's Republic of China on July 9, 2015, in which hundreds of human rights lawyers, legal assistants, and civil society advocates were detained, interrogated, disbarred, or forcibly disappeared. On this solemn occasion, the New York C more PR

NJICLE Presents: FIFA, the World Cup and the Law - Workers' Rights, Human Rights and Personal Injury (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * NJICLE Presents: FIFA, the World Cup and the Law - Workers' Rights, Human Rights and Personal Injury * Explore the legal side of the World Cup with NJICLE on July 22 and discover how an event of this scale creates legal issues that extend well beyond the pitch, from workers' rights and personal injury claims to insurance disputes, contracts and regulatory compliance. Register here. *** Original text he more PR

Pillsbury Advises SambaNova on $1 Billion Series F Financing (10)
NEW YORK, July 11 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Advises SambaNova on $1 Billion Series F Financing Pillsbury advised SambaNova on its $1 billion Series F strategic financing, which resulted in a post-money valuation of $11 billion. Based in San Jose, California, SambaNova is a leader in next-generation AI infrastructure, delivering a full-stack platform that powers efficient AI inference for enterprises, neo-clouds, AI labs, service providers and sovereign AI initiatives worldwide. General At more PR

Reed Smith advises CVC Capital Partners on majority investment in DistroKid (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith advises CVC Capital Partners on majority investment in DistroKid * Reed Smith represented CVC Capital Partners in its definitive agreement to make a majority investment through CVC Capital Partners IX in DistroKid, the world's leading music distributor and a provider of tools for independent musicians. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026. CVC intends to draw on its experienc more PR

Reed Smith advises GlobalData Plc on proposed PS30 million tender offer (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith advises GlobalData Plc on proposed PS30 million tender offer * LONDON -Global law firm Reed Smith is pleased to have advised GlobalData Plc on its proposed return of capital of up to PS30 million by way of a tender offer to shareholders. The proposed tender offer, announced alongside the company's H1 trading update, will enable eligible shareholders to tender some or all of their shares at a fixed price more PR

Ropes & Gray Achieves High Rankings in Mergermarket's Global M&A and Private Equity League Tables for 1H 2026 (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 11 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Achieves High Rankings in Mergermarket's Global M&A and Private Equity League Tables for 1H 2026 Ropes & Gray secured prominent rankings across Mergermarket's Global & Regional M&A, Private Equity, and Legal Advisors to Financial Advisors league tables for the first half of 2026. The results reinforce the firm's standing as a global leader in private equity and M&A transactions, with multiple top-five placements across key categories.  more PR

Ropes & Gray Advised B Capital in Investor Group Acquisition of Russell Investments (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 11 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Advised B Capital in Investor Group Acquisition of Russell Investments Ropes & Gray represented B Capital along with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) in an investor consortium led acquisition of Russell Investments from existing owners TA Associates and Reverence Capital Partners. The transaction was announced on July 9 and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027. Financial terms were not disclosed more PR

Sarah Beth Cain Appointed to 26th Judicial District Bar Executive Board as Member-at-Large (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sarah Beth Cain Appointed to 26th Judicial District Bar Executive Board as Member-at-Large * Bradley attorney Sarah Beth Cain has been appointed to the Executive Board of the 26 th Judicial District Bar as a Member-at-Large for the Class of 2028. Ms. Cain will serve a two-year term. The 26 th Judicial District Bar Executive Board, which serves Mecklenburg County, is responsible for overseeing statutory regulatory function more PR

Sidley Ranked Among Latinvex's 2026 Top International Law Firms (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Ranked Among Latinvex's 2026 Top International Law Firms * Sidley has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Latinvex 's "Top International Law Firms" rankings, earning recognition across five practice areas that underscore the firm's strength advising clients on sophisticated cross-border matters throughout Latin America. Sidley has been recognized in the following categories: * Arbitration * Corporate/M& more PR

Sidley Represented Lenders on Spearmint Energy's US$325 Million Financing (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represented Lenders on Spearmint Energy's US$325 Million Financing * Sidley represented Nuveen Energy Infrastructure Credit, Elda River Capital Management, Harrison Street Asset Management, and Aiga Capital Partners in connection with a US$325 million expanded debt facility provided to Spearmint Energy (Spearmint), a next-generation energy company focused on developing, owning, operating, and optimizing battery e more PR

Sidley Represents Invitation Homes in US$500 Million Senior Notes Offering (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Invitation Homes in US$500 Million Senior Notes Offering * Sidley represented Invitation Homes Operating Partnership LP, the operating partnership of Invitation Homes Inc. (NYSE: INVH), in connection with a public debt offering of US$500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.950% Senior Notes due 2032. INVH is a real estate investment trust and a leading owner and operator of single-family homes for  more PR

Sidley Shortlisted at the FT Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe 2026 (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Shortlisted at the FT Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe 2026 * Sidley has been shortlisted in the "Innovative Lawyers in Private Capital" category at the FT Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe 2026. The annual awards are given by the Financial Times and its research partner, RSGI, to recognize innovative law firms and in-house legal teams across the European market for their originality, leadership, and impact. Fina more PR

Sidley Strengthens Global Finance Practice With Finance Partners Lee Askenazi, Alistair Dunlop, Robert Hagan, and Rebecca O'Brien in New York and Washington, D.C., and With Tax Partner James Gouwar in New York (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Strengthens Global Finance Practice With Finance Partners Lee Askenazi, Alistair Dunlop, Robert Hagan, and Rebecca O'Brien in New York and Washington, D.C., and With Tax Partner James Gouwar in New York * New York/Washington, D.C. - Sidley is pleased to announce that Lee Askenazi, Alistair Dunlop, Robert Hagan, and Rebecca O'Brien have joined the firm's Global Finance practice, and James Gouwar has joined the firm more PR

State Bar of California Responds to 2026 California State Auditor's Report (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 11 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSbrep) -- The State Bar of California posted the following news on July 9, 2026: * * * State Bar of California Responds to 2026 California State Auditor's Report * The State Bar of California issued the following statement in response to the California State Auditor's report today: "Since the February 2025 bar exam, the State Bar has undertaken significant work to strengthen the administration of the California bar examination and improve our practices and processes including con more PR

White & Case advises Acciona on acquisition of Vertical Earth stake (10)
NEW YORK, July 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Acciona on acquisition of Vertical Earth stake * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Acciona on its acquisition of an 80 percent stake in Vertical Earth, a civil construction contractor. The transaction consolidates Atlanta as the strategic hub for Acciona's infrastructure division growth in the US, providing Acciona with a significant boost to its self-performing execution capabilities, along wi more PR

WilmerHale Named a Finalist in Two Categories in the 2026 New York Legal Awards (10)
WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * WilmerHale Named a Finalist in Two Categories in the 2026 New York Legal Awards * WilmerHale has been named a finalist in two categories in the 2026 New York Legal Awards: Litigation Department of the Year - Class Action and Litigation Department of the Year - Intellectual Property. Presented by the New York Law Journal, the New York Legal Awards recognize outstanding achievements by lawyers, law firms and legal departments across the N more PR

Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights: Unaccompanied Children Once Again Under Attack by the Trump Administration (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 -- The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Unaccompanied Children Once Again Under Attack by the Trump Administration WASHINGTON, DC -- Last week the Texas Tribune reported that the Trump Administration may relocate unaccompanied immigrant children to Texas to disrupt their reunification with family in the U.S. and facilitate faster deportations, raising serious concerns about children's access to due process and legal protections and the risk they w more PR