WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide Recognizes Venable Practices and Attorneys for Private Wealth Law * Washington, DC (July 23, 2026) - Venable LLP announced today that its Private Wealth Planning Group has been recognized in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide for Private Wealth Law. The rankings include: Firm Rankings Private Wealth * California: Southern * District of Columbia * Maryland Attorney Rankings  more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 24 -- Tonkon Torp, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 32 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Honored on 2026 Super Lawyers Lists Thirty-two Tonkon Torp attorneys in 12 practice areas have been included in the 2026 Oregon Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists. Tonkon Torp partner Parna Mehrbani (Intellectual Property) and Managing Partner Anna Sortun (Business Litigation) were each listed as one of the Top 50 Oregon Super Lawyers and Top 25 Women Oregon Super Lawyers. Sortun was additionally listed as a Top 10 Oregon Super L more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 4 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to Variety 2026 Music Legal Elite List * ATLANTA - July 22, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Charles J. Biederman, Steve Plinio, Jess Rosen, and Bobby Rosenbloum were chosen as honorees on Variety ' s 2026 Music Legal Elite list. Variety's annual Music Legal Elite list recognizes leading attorneys whose work shapes the music industry, advising clients on h more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 21 (TNSxrep) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * ACLU of Minnesota Releases 2026 Legislative Session Report This year's legislative planning and legislative session were upended by federal agents' violent occupation of Minnesota. The ACLU-MN responded to the onslaught by training thousands of observers, opening a portal to report constitutional violations, and litigating against the federal government's First Amendment retaliation and race-based stops. Operati more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 24 -- The American Association of Law Libraries issued the following news release: * * * The American Association of Law Libraries Announces Jessica Whytock as Its 2026-2027 President The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) is pleased to announce Jessica Whytock, associate dean of the law library and research professor of law at the University of California Berkeley School of Law, as its 2026-2027 president. Whytock officially began her one-year term at the conclusion of the AALL Annual Meeting & Conference  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * CA Attorney General Accused of "Rigging" Election U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Ric Grenell warned that the election fraud that had been uncovered in New Jersey was just the tip of the iceberg. It would appear that he nailed it. Under California Governor Gavin Newsom's watch, state Attorney General Rob Bonta has been accused of "rigging" the upcoming midterm elections. Proposition 39 is more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ballard Spahr Represents Emergent Software in Growth Equity Investment From Winterbird Partners * Ballard Spahr represented Emergent Software, LLC in securing a growth equity investment from Boston private equity firm Winterbird Partners. Founded in 2015, Twin Cities-based Emergent Software is a premier Microsoft services partner specializing in data modernization, AI deployment, cloud transformation, applica more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Thornburg Expands White Collar Practice With Addition of Former Federal ProsecutorsPartners Jeff Ansley, Andrew Robbins and David Last strengthen firm's white collar defense, government investigations and FCPA capabilities * Barnes & Thornburg announced today the additions of partners Jeff Ansley and Andrew Robbins in Dallas and partner David Last in Washington D.C., further bolstering the firm's Whi more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * BCLP Recognized in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 * BCLP continues to be recognized in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 for the third consecutive year, achieving a Band 1 ranking in Private Wealth Law: Missouri. Senior Counsel Kathleen Sherby maintained her Band 1 recognition for the ninth consecutive year in Missouri Private Wealth Law and is also recognized as Band 2 in the USA Nationwide Priva more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * California Partner's Non-Profit Featured for Work Addressing Mental Health Challenges * San Diego partner George A. Rios III is featured in a July 2026 ABA Journal article highlighting Running for the Law and its mission to support mental wellness in the legal and law enforcement communities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, George found running to be a positive outlet for managing stress and began encouraging other le more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 24 -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Recognizes Record Number of Nutter Attorneys Nutter's Private Client Department has earned numerous rankings in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) guide. The firm is newly ranked in Hawaii: Private Wealth Law, acknowledging the firm's expansion of the practice, and once again achieved Band 1 status in Private Wealth Law in Massachusetts. Alongside the practice rankings, 10 of the firm's attorneys were honored for th more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Chambers Names Hunton Among Top Firms in High Net Worth 2026 Guide * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP and its lawyers were ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide, which spotlights the international private wealth market. The publication is often used by family offices and professional advisers of wealthy individuals, providing objective guidance on an international scale. The firm was recognized in the following categori more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Chambers Ranks Bradley and Attorneys in High Net Worth Guide 2026 * Bradley is pleased to announce that the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 has listed the firm in Band 1 for Private Wealth Law in Alabama and six attorneys have been ranked. The firm has been ranked for the last 10 years. The six Bradley attorneys ranked in the guide for 2026 are: * Scott E. Adams (Birmingham) * Nancy Williams Ball (Birmingham)  more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Civil Rights Groups Condemn Department of Education Final Rule Weakening Civil Rights Protections for Students * Final Rule Would Enable Policies that Disproportionately Harm Students Based on Race, Color, and National Origin Today 60 civil rights and education organizations issued the following joint statement condemning the U.S. Department of Education's removal of the disparate impact tool from the agency's regulatio more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF posted the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Groups Condemn Department of Education Final Rule Weakening Civil Rights Protections for Students * July 23, 2026 Media contacts: Media@naacpldf.org media@latinojustice.org Wjacobson@youthlaw.org Press@lawyerscommittee.org mediadesk@advancementproject.org press@nwlc.org aflores@advancingjustice-aajc.org Final Rule Would Enable Policies that Disproportionately Harm Students Based on Race, Color, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Groups Condemn Department of Education Final Rule Weakening Civil Rights Protections for Students * Contact Aleisha Flores (771)-233-8202 aflores@advancingjustice-aajc.org WASHINGTON - Today, 60 civil rights and education organizations issued the following joint statement condemning the U.S. Department of Education's removal of the disparate impact tool from the agency's regulation under Title VI of th more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 23, 2026: * * * Congress Pursues AI Legislation Once Again: What Employers Should Know About Competing Proposals Advancing This Week Momentum on federal artificial intelligence legislation is building in DC this week amid threats from a federal agency to strike down certain state AI laws. On Monday, President Donald Trump met privately with two key Senate Republicans to push forward legislation that would override many state AI laws. Then on Tuesda more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Copp to Moderate Prediction Markets Panel at The Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga * Taft Chicago partner Kim Copp will moderate the panel "Prediction Markets: Innovation, Existential Threat, or Both?" on Aug. 10 at The Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga (RGCS.) During this session, Copp will lead an interactive discussion on prediction markets, the evolving regulatory landscape, and the key legal issues emerging acros more PR

PALO ALTO, California, July 24 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Copra Acquired by The Vita Coco Company Cooley advised Copra, one of the leading producers of super-premium Thai Nam Hom coconut water, on its acquisition by The Vita Coco Company, a leading high-growth platform of better-for-you beverage brands. The purchase price consisted of an upfront consideration of $175 million paid at closing, subject to customary closing adjustments, with additional earnout consideration to be paid in 2029 based on 2028 f more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dentons advises Biofarm and its majority shareholders on landmark acquisition by Polpharma through voluntary public takeover offer Bucharest/Budapest--Global law firm Dentons has advised Biofarm S.A., a leading Romanian pharmaceutical company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, and its majority shareholders, Longshield Investment Group S.A. and Lion Capital S.A., on the acquisition of Biofarm by Zaklady Farmaceutyczne Polpharma S.A. through a voluntary public ta more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dentons advises joint lead managers and dealer managers on Just Group notes issuance and tender offer London--Dentons has advised a group of banks acting as joint lead managers and dealer managers on the issue by Just Group plc of pound sterling250 million 6.500% Fixed Rate Reset Callable Subordinated Tier 2. Notes due 2037 and on a concurrent any-and-all cash tender offer to the holders of its pound sterling250 million 9.000% Guaranteed Subordinated Notes due 2026 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dentons advises syndicate of banks on CEZ European Green Bond issuance London--Dentons has advised a syndicate of banks on CEZ's Euros750 million 4.375% European Green Bonds due 2034 under its Euros8 billion Euro Medium Term Note Programme. The transaction represents CEZ's inaugural European green bond issue, which follows its previous sustainability-linked bond issues on which Dentons acted as English and Czech law counsel to the banks, and the first European green more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Dentons Rodyk, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dentons Rodyk achieves stronger rankings and new individual recognition in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Dentons Rodyk has achieved its strongest showing yet in the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide, with enhanced firm rankings and expanded individual recognition across its Private Wealth, Family Office and Funds Structuring, and Family/Matrimonial practices. Leading this year's results is the firm's Family Office and Funds Structuring practice, which has onc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dentons successfully represents Central Packaging Register Office before the Federal Administrative Court concerning mandatory system participation for reusable shopping bags Berlin--Global law firm Dentons has successfully represented the Central Packaging Register (Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister "ZSVR") in a landmark case before the Federal Administrative Court. The court today confirmed, as the court of last resort, the ZSVR's legal position that permanent c more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 24 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Eight Baker Donelson Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide Eight attorneys from Baker Donelson have been recognized as leading practitioners in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth guide, the eleventh edition of the guide, which covers the private wealth market in more than 55 countries. The elite guide recognizes fewer than 5,000 practitioners and 2,250 departments worldwide. These eight attorneys were all recognized in the  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 24 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by counsel Diego A. Ortega, partners Mollie D. Sitkowski and Christopher B. Monahan and associates Matthew R. Kinsman and Caitlin E. Kwalwasser: * * * UPDATE: Additional Changes to the Venezuela Sanctions Program Impacting the Energy, Minerals, Financial Services, and Aviation Sectors OFAC continues to issue new general licenses authorizing new transactions and investment opportunities in Venezuela. At a Glance  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 24 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by partner Reed Abrahamson and associates Simonne Brousseau and Aliyah N. Price: * * * New Jersey Enacts Sweeping Data Broker and Data Collector Registration Law Businesses Must Assess Data Disclosure Practices and Prepare for New Registration Requirements and an Immediate Ban on Sensitive Data Sales At a Glance * On June 30, 2026, New Jersey enacted A5328, P.L.2026, c.25, a law that significantly expands regula more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 24 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by partners Lauren W. Linderman and Bryan K. Washburn: * * * Ninth Circuit Clarifies Trade Secret Burden of Proof, Vacates $40M Verdict Comet Technologies USA, Inc. v. XP Power, LLC, Nos. 23-15601, 23-15709, 25-745 (9th Cir. July 14, 2026) At a Glance * The Ninth Circuit vacated a $20 million compensatory damages award, $20 million in punitive damages, a permanent injunction, and more than $17 million in attorne more PR

NEW YORK, July 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Federal Judge Finds Disenfranchisement is 'Plausibly Likely and Imminent' Due to Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting * U.S. District Court in Massachusetts rules that voting rights group have standing and valid constitutional claims to move forward with a challenge to the executive order ACLU, media@aclu.org ACLU of Massachusetts, media@aclum.org Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law, lees@brennan.law.nyu.edu  more PR

NEW YORK, July 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF posted the following news release: * * * Federal Judge Finds Disenfranchisement is 'Plausibly Likely and Imminent' Due to Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting * July 22, 2026 CONTACT: LatinoJustice PRLDEF, media@latinojustice.org (link sends email) ACLU, media@aclu.org U.S. District Court in Massachusetts rules that voting rights groups have standing and valid constitutional claims to move forward with a challenge to the executive order BOSTON - A U.S. District Co more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release: * * * Federal Judge Finds Disenfranchisement is 'Plausibly Likely and Imminent' Due to Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting * Contact Aleisha Flores (771)-233-8202 aflores@advancingjustice-aajc.org BOSTON - A U.S. District Court in Massachusetts ruled 1 today that nonpartisan voting rights groups have standing and valid constitutional and statutory claims to move forward with a challenge to President Trump's executive more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 23, 2026: * * * Athletic Department Snapshot: What You Need to Know About New Visa Limits for International Student-Athletes The federal government is making a significant change to the student visa framework that directly affects college athletic departments that recruit and rely on international student-athletes. Starting September 15, most student visa holders will now be admitted to the country for a maximum of four years and no longer eligible more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 23, 2026: * * * D.C. Circuit Frees Employers From Automatic "Successor Bar" to Union Decertification and Signals Future Challenges to NLRB Action A federal appeals court just struck down an NLRB rule that automatically locked employers into bargaining with a union after they acquired a unionized company, even when that union no longer had majority support among the workers. But the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals' July 21 decision in Hospital Menonit more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 23, 2026: * * * Employers Get Long-Awaited Clarity on Minnesota's Earned Sick and Safe Time Law: Top Takeaways from DLI's New ESST Rules Employers now have more clarity on how to apply the Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) statute, thanks to new rules recently adopted by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). The rules, which took effect on July 6, 2026, provide additional guidance to assist employers and employees covered b more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 23, 2026: * * * Louisiana Creates New Workplace Violence Protections for Retail and Hospitality Service Workers: Everything Employers Need to Know The Louisiana Behind the Counter Protection Act (LBCPA) - which aims to deter workplace violence in retail and food service establishments - is about to take effect on August 1. While the new state law imposes no obligations on employers, businesses with covered employees should get familiar with the new more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 23, 2026: * * * Summer Touring Season Is Here: Is Your Crew Properly Classified? Concert venues are filling up, summer festivals are in full swing, and artists are on the road for another summer touring season. Behind every one of those shows is a temporary workforce assembled fast: tour managers, production managers, lighting and sound technicians, merch staff, photographers, videographers, backline techs, and a dozen other roles that make a tour  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Fredrikson Receives Top Rankings in 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide * Fredrikson's Trusts & Estates Group was ranked Band 1 in Private Wealth Law in Minnesota and North Dakota in the 2026 edition of the Chambers High Net Worth Guide. The guide also ranked estate planning attorneys William J. Brody, Jessica L. Foss, William L. Guy III, Dale J. Schoonover, Cameron R. Seybolt, Karen Sandler Steinert and F. John Wi more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises Salsify on Acquisition by Cinven * The Technology and M&A teams advised Salsify, a leading cloud-native provider of Product Experience Management (PXM) software solutions, on its agreement to be acquired by international private equity firm Cinven. The acquisition reflects Cinven's conviction in Salsify's growth potential and its differentiated PXM platform, which helps brands manage and syndicate product  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises Sixth Street Growth on $140+ Million Growth Equity Investment in Chronograph * The Private Equity team advised Sixth Street Growth as lead investor on its strategic minority growth equity investment of $140+ million in Chronograph, a leading provider of portfolio monitoring, valuations, and analytics technology for institutional private capital limited partners and general partners. Existing investors Summ more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide * NEW YORK - July 23, 2026 - Nine lawyers from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are recognized in the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide. The firm also was recognized as an industry leader across six practice areas, including Private Wealth Disputes in California and Private Wealth Law in Florida, New York, and USA Nationwide. For the first time,  more PR

NEW YORK, July 24 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Aware Super on tax aspects of acquiring a further 25.1% interest in retirement village operator Keyton Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has provided tax advice to superannuation fund Aware Super in relation to its acquisition of a further 25.1% interest in retirement village operator Keyton from Lendlease. Aware Super has increased its ownership stake from 49.9% to 75%, with the fund having  more PR

NEW YORK, July 24 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) in relation to purpose-built student accommodation project in Darwin Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has advised the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) in relation to Campus Living Villages' development of more than 400 new purpose-built student accommodation beds in the Northern Territory. The project consists of two main more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 24 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * Holland & Hart Deepens Federal Affairs Team and Environmental Capabilities with Jake Tyner Holland & Hart LLP announced today that Jake Tyner has joined the firm as Of Counsel & Senior Director of Federal Affairs in its Washington, DC office, strengthening the firm's bipartisan Federal Affairs team and Environmental and Natural Resources practice. Jake is a lawyer and strategic policy advisor who has spent more than a decade working more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 24 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Holland & Hart Earns Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Rankings in Private Wealth Law Holland & Hart is pleased to announce that its Private Client practice and nine attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers High Net Worth (HNW), an annual guide that ranks leading lawyers and law firms serving the international private wealth market. The firm earned Band 1 rankings for Private Wealth Law in Colorado, Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming. In addi more PR

NEW YORK, July 24 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Alexander Marcopoulos Recognized in Lexology Index: Construction 2026 Highly Recommended for construction dispute resolution work. Highlights * Marcopoulos recognized as Highly Recommended in Lexology Index: Construction 2026. * Praised for managing large disputes involving complex engineering and contractual issues. - Alexander Marcopoulos has been recognized as Highly Recommended in the Lexology Index: Construction 2026. "Alexander is a highly  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Data Protection & Privacy Team Contributes to 2027 Lexology Panoramic * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP attorneys, David Dumont, James Henderson, Laura Leonard, Aaron Simpson, Lisa Sotto, and Jonathan Wright, played a key role in drafting Lexology's Data Protection & Privacy Panoramic. The group co-authored the Global Overview and the UK and Belgium sections of the Data Protection & Privacy 2027 guide. The Lexology Panoram more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Lawyers, Practice Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 * Chambers and Partners recognized Husch Blackwell in Missouri Private Wealth Law as well as four attorneys individually in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth guide. The honor follows the firm earning 147 attorney rankings and 59 department rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, which was released in June. Individual attorneys reco more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 24 -- Ice Miller, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Ice Miller Trust, Estates & Private Wealth Group Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide Three attorneys and firm ranked in Indiana for Private Wealth Law Ice Miller is pleased to announce that the Trust, Estates & Private Wealth practice group and three of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Chambers High Net Worth guide, one of the world's leading directories for private wealth advisors and the clients they more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 24 -- Tonkon Torp, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Kimberlee Stafford Joins Cycle Oregon Foundation Board Real estate partner Kimberlee Stafford has joined the Board of Directors of the Cycle Oregon Foundation, a nonprofit that works to bring the joy of riding a bicycle to all of Oregon. "As a lifelong cyclist, I know firsthand the power of bicycles to create community, improve health, and bring joy," said Stafford. "I am very excited to join Cycle Oregon in its efforts to get more folks riding, especiall more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Blackstone Energy Transition Partners-Backed Aypa Power on Sale to Brookfield * Kirkland & Ellis represented Blackstone Energy Transition Partners-backed Aypa Power, the largest standalone battery storage developer in North America, on an agreement to be acquired by Brookfield for approximately $7 billion enterprise value at closing, or an equity value of $3 billion. The transaction is subject to c more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Greenbelt-Backed AEGIS on Acquisition by Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives * Kirkland & Ellis advised Greenbelt Capital Partners-backed AEGIS Hedging Solutions, a leading provider of commodity market intelligence, technology, and market infrastructure, on a definitive transaction agreement with Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives. Goldman Sachs Alternatives will succeed Greenbel more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Featured in Chambers High Net Worth Guide * In the 2026 edition of Chambers High Net Worth, Kirkland is recognized as a leading law firm in Family Offices & Funds Structuring. Additionally, five Kirkland lawyers are listed among the best practitioners in Private Wealth Law, Family Offices & Funds Structuring and Tax: Private Client. Chambers referenced Kirkland's "wide array of fund formation work for fa more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 24 -- Krieg DeVault, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Krieg DeVault LLP Welcomes Jacob T. Palcic to Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Krieg DeVault LLP is pleased to announce that Jacob Palcic has joined the firm as a Partner in its Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice. Jacob is a commercial litigator who represents businesses in complex disputes across a wide range of industries. His practice encompasses contract disputes, business torts, trade secret matters, and litigation involving e more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 24 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Legal Organizations Across Ideologies Urge Appeals Court to Uphold Block on President Trump's Unconstitutional Attacks on Harvard Last year, a federal court blocked the Trump administration's efforts at a hostile ideological takeover of Harvard University - Last night, legal organizations across the ideological spectrum urged the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to uphold a district court's orde more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 24 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by shareholder Zoe M. Argento: * * * California Privacy Agency Signals Heightened Focus on Workplace Privacy Through Gig Economy Audits In its latest escalation of scrutiny of workplace privacy, California's privacy agency, CalPrivacy, announced June 21, 2026 that it will launch formal audits of gig economy companies. The agency said the audits will focus on company compliance with the rights of California residents to access and cont more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 24 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by associate Adam I. Green and shareholder Claire B. Deason: * * * Department of Labor Issues Opinion Letter on Midday Commuting by Non-Exempt Employees On July 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued an opinion letter providing welcome assurance for employers with remote employees who commute between a home office and their employer's workplace during a workday. In recent years, many employers have adjusted operations t more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 24 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by partner Stephanie Koch and associate Elisa Grote: * * * Germany: Industrial Action in the Workplace In Germany, strikes are a reality in almost every sector. Recently, the Food, Beverages and Catering Union (Gewerkschaft Nahrung-Genuss-Gaststatten, or "NGG") called a warning strike in Frankfurt am Main. Hotel businesses were particularly affected during one of the most important trade fairs of the year. However well employers may p more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 24 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by associate Justin Conijn: * * * The Netherlands: Be Careful Hitting the "Pause Button" on an Employee's Work It is apparent from a recent judgment issued by the North Holland District Court that employers should exercise due care when completely excluding employees from business operations related to their job, especially if both sides have not yet been heard. The judgment also illustrates when seriously culpable conduct by the empl more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Lowe Receives MBE Honour from King Charles * Taft Cleveland attorney Bruce Lowe was appointed a Member of the British Empire (MBE) in an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on June 2, 2026, by His Majesty King Charles III. The Order of the British Empire is the largest Order of Chivalry. It was instituted in 1917 by King George V, who wanted to recognize the service and sacrifice of people, from all areas of life, during the F more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Matthew F. Kadish Earns Band 1 Recognition in 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide * Frantz Ward is pleased to announce that Matthew F. Kadish has been ranked in Band 1 for Private Wealth Law in Ohio by the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide. This recognition marks Matt's eighth consecutive year of being named to the guide by Chambers. He is one of 12 lawyers who achieved the prestigious top ranking this year. Clients highlig more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Mining and Resources Update: Mining Spin-Off Transactions Gain Momentum as Asset Valuations Rise * By Alla Digilova Rick A. Werner July 23, 2026 Certain mineral and metal prices have risen sharply in recent years, with gold, silver, copper and others reaching record levels in 2026. This has prompted mining companies to think strategically about how to maximize the value of their gold assets, including whether those assets mi more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Miranda So named a 2026 "Top Female Lawyer in Asia" by Asian Legal Business * Davis Polk partner and co-head of Asia (excluding Japan) Miranda So was named among the "Top 15 Female Lawyers in Asia" by Asian Legal Business. The annual list highlights the achievements of top female lawyers across Asia who have consistently delivered high-quality work and set high standards in their respective legal space, while earning accolades more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Advises Guardian on Expanded Relationship with HCLTech for AI-Powered Modernization NEW YORK: The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America(R) (Guardian), advised by Morgan Lewis, has entered into a new seven-year agreement with HCLTech to expand the companies' existing partnership and advance Guardian's AI-powered modernization across its technology and operations to support its long-term business  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The North Carolina Justice Center posted the following news release: * * * New public charge policy will create fear, confusion, and barriers for immigrant families * RALEIGH (July 22, 2026) - The North Carolina Justice Center condemns the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's decision to rescind the clear and specific 2022 public charge guidance and replace it with a broad, undefined grant of "discretion" that allows immigration officers to make "public charge" decisions on their o more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Nine Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to Wisconsin Legal 250 list by the Wisconsin Law Journal for 2026 * National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that the Wisconsin Law Journal has named nine Husch Blackwell attorneys to the 2026 Wisconsin Legal 250 list. The honorees include: * Jon Anderson - Employment Law * Brad Dallett - Real Estate & Construction Law * Joseph Diedrich - Appellate * more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Nixon Peabody attorneys and practice area recognized in 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Boston, MA. Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to announce that the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide has recognized six of the firm's attorneys as notable practitioners. In addition, Nixon Peabody's Private Wealth & Advisory practice received a Band 1 ranking in Massachusetts in the 2026 guide. Nixon Peabody's Private Wealth & Advisory attorneys deliver high-level adv more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * NWLC Condemns Department of Education Action Weakening Protections from Discrimination in Career and Technical Education * Washington, D.C. - Today the National Women's Law Center (NWLC) condemned the U.S. Department of Education's removal of critical guardrails protecting students from discrimination in career and technical education programs (formerly referred to as "vocational programs") without any notice or opportunity  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * NWLC Reacts to Confirmation of Benjamin Flowers to Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals * Washington, D.C. - Today the Senate voted 49-46 to confirm Benjamin Flowers to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Flowers was nominated to the position by President Trump on April 9, 2026. "Benjamin Flowers has spent his legal career building the legal framework to strip away the rights of women, LBGTQI+ people, and immigrants more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Partner Joey Chau Named Among ALB's Top 15 Female Lawyers * Asian Legal Business (ALB) named Kirkland partner Joey Chau to its Asia Top 15 Female Lawyers 2026 list. The annual ranking recognizes elite female practitioners who are redefining legal excellence and driving innovation across the Asia-Pacific region. Joey is a corporate partner and co-head of Kirkland's strategic M&A practice in Asia, advising leading  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises TECfusions on Its $4 Billion Definitive Agreement to Combine With Apex Treasury * Paul Hastings LLP advised TECfusions Inc., an AI infrastructure company focused on designing, building and leasing next-generation data centers, on its definitive business combination agreement with Apex Treasury Corp. (Nasdaq: APXT), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company. The transaction values TECfusio more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advising Wellpointe on Development of $2 Billion Assisted Living Project in California * Paul Hastings LLP is advising Wellpointe Inc., a leading provider of affordable, residential assisted living and health care services, on land use, environmental, employment and insurance issues associated with the development of Viva L.A. at Warner Center, a $2 billion assisted living project that will provide nearly 3, more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Advises Deep Track Capital on Oversubscribed $65 Million Series B Financing for Draig Therapeutics Pillsbury advised Deep Track Capital, a Greenwich, Connecticut-based investment firm focused exclusively on the life sciences industry, in connection with its lead investment in Draig Therapeutics' oversubscribed $65 million Series B funding round. Draig Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing transformative neuropsychiat more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Pipik-Leip and Meloni Author Bar Journal Article, "When Marriage Ends and Embryos Remain" * Taft Cleveland partner Amanda Pipik-Leip and associate Kathryn Meloni authored the article, "When Marriage Ends and Embryos Remain: The Challenges of Frozen Embryo Disputes in a Divorce," which appears in the July issue of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal. After a marriage ends, couples who have created embryos through IVF often face more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, July 23 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Joel Tragesser and Christine Hansen Listed in Legal 500 - Indianapolis Elite Joel Tragesser and Christine Hansen, partners in Quarles & Brady's Intellectual Property Practice Group, have been recognized by Legal 500 - Indianapolis Elite in the Intellectual Property category. Legal 500 is a leading legal research and ranking organization that evaluates law firms and attorneys in more than 100 countries. Its rankings are based on extensi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Reality Check: Law Firms in Riyadh Diversify Work as Saudi Arabia Downscales Giga-Projects * In this article for Law.com International, James Clark discusses how Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is evolving, with a shift from government-funded giga-projects to commercially driven, privately financed developments. When Saudi authorities announced their Vision 2030 plan in 2016, a big part of the strategy to diversify it more PR

PALO ALTO, California, July 24 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Scancell to Acquire Neuphoria, Concurrent $89 Million Private Financing Cooley advised Scancell, a late-stage clinical biotechnology company, on its agreement to acquire Neuphoria Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing therapies that address the complex needs of individuals affected by neuropsychiatric disorders. Upon completion of the transaction, the combined company plans to operate under the name Scancell a more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Shareholder Activism: Fewer Fights But Heightened Vulnerability in the Face of AI Disruption and Jittery Markets * Kirkland partner Shaun Mathew, who leads the Firm's shareholder activism and hostile takeover defense practice, joined Bloomberg Deals with anchor Dani Burger to discuss the current state of shareholder activism and what these evolving trends could mean for companies and investors. Mr. Mathew previousl more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Cross River in US$250 Million Forward-Flow Commitment for Figure's Crypto-Backed Loans * Sidley represented Cross River, a technology infrastructure provider offering embedded financial solutions, in connection with a forward-flow agreement with Figure Technology Solutions, a leading blockchain-native capital marketplace for the origination, funding, sale, and trading of blockchain-native assets. Throu more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Elio in US$21 Million Series A Financing * Sidley represented Elio Inc., a startup developing artificial intelligence (AI)-native sensing technology, in its US$21 million Series A financing. The financing was co-led by Innovation Endeavors and Xora, with participation from Kevin Weil, Scribble VC, and existing investors UpWest and Resolute Ventures. The proceeds will support the commercialization of El more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Neuberger Specialty Finance in Asset-Backed Debt Facility to Ripple Prime * Sidley represented funds managed by Neuberger Specialty Finance, the dedicated asset-based investment team within Neuberger Berman Group LLC, in connection with their provision of a US$200 million asset-backed debt facility to Ripple Prime, Ripple's multi-asset prime brokerage platform. The facility is designed to expand Ripple more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Sixteen Taft Attorneys and Six Practices Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 * Sixteen Taft attorneys and six practices were selected to the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026. The guide recognizes the leading lawyers and law firms for private wealth law and private wealth management in the United States and worldwide. The following attorneys are ranked in this year's guide: Colorado * Curtis Bankers, Private We more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * TDOC Declines Lawmaker's Request for Execution Details * The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) declined to respond to a lawmaker's request for details about the failed execution of death row inmate Tony Carruthers. According to WJHL, Rep. Jody Barrett, R-Dickson, requested information from the department about what changes, if any, had been made to prevent a similar incident from happening in the future. B more PR

NEW YORK, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Ted Polubinski discusses Fourth Circuit decision regarding class certification with Bloomberg Law * Davis Polk partner Ted Polubinski discussed with Bloomberg Law a significant appeals court decision that could make it more difficult for investors to obtain class certification in securities litigation. The article examines the Fourth Circuit's ruling in In re: The Boeing Company and its application of Comcast Corp. v. Behren more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * The D.C. Circuit Strikes Down the NLRB's Successor Bar * * On July 21, 2026, the D.C. Circuit held that the National Labor Relations Board lacked statutory authority to create the "successor bar," the Board-made rule that prevented any challenge to an incumbent union's majority status for up to one year following an acquisition of a business. * This is one of the first post- Loper decisions impacting labor law. We can expe more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Thirty-Two Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth Guide * MIAMI (July 23, 2026) - Thirty-two Holland & Knight attorneys have been named leading advisers to wealthy individuals, families and institutions in the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 guide. In addition, the Firm's Global Wealth and Family Office Practice Group, Private Client Dispute Resolution Group and Asset Fina more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Firm and Individual Recognitions for Private Wealth Law in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 * HOUSTON - Troutman Pepper Locke has been recognized among the top global law firms for private wealth in the Chambers High Net Worth guide 2026, underscoring the continued strength and market recognition of the firm's Private Wealth Management practice. The firm advanced to Band 2 in Private Wealth more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Firm and Individual Recognitions for Private Wealth Law in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 HOUSTON - Troutman Pepper Locke has been recognized among the top global law firms for private wealth in the Chambers High Net Worth guide 2026, underscoring the continued strength and market recognition of the firm's Private Wealth Management practice. The firm advanced to Band 2 in Private Wealth Law - Texas, and partners Lauren D more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * When AI Becomes the Hacker: What the OpenAI-Hugging Face Breach Means for Your Organization * The disclosure that OpenAI's own AI models autonomously broke out of a sandboxed testing environment and hacked into Hugging Face's production infrastructure is, without exaggeration or hyperbole, a watershed moment for anyone advising on data privacy and cybersecurity. If you haven't been following the story, here's what happened-and more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Fakeeh Care on SAR 1.6 billion acquisition of Dr. Mohammed Al Fagih Hospital * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Dr. Soliman Abdel Kader Fakeeh Hospital Company (Fakeeh Care) on its acquisition of 100 percent of the share capital of Dr. Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Fagih & Partners Company (Dr. Mohammed Al Fagih Hospital) for the amount of SAR 1.6 billion. "Fakeeh Care's acquisition represents an imp more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises UK-based IDS Group, which includes Royal Mail and GLS, on EUR1 billion-plus dual-tranche notes issuance * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised IDS Financing plc as issuer on its dual-tranche offering comprising EUR550 million 3.875% fixed rate notes due 2030 and EUR500 million 4.500% fixed rate notes due 2033, both admitted to trading on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. White & Case p more PR