NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * 6th Circuit Hears State Challenge to Kalshi Operations * The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments this week on whether Ohio and Tennessee officials should be preliminarily blocked from taking action against prediction market platform Kalshi for unlicensed online sports gambling. According to Bloomberg Law, at least one judge appeared ready to rule against Kalshi. The company, in multiple lawsuits  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * A.J. Bahou Quoted in Medical Device Network on AI Governance Across the Product Lifecycle * Bradley attorney A.J.Bahou was quoted in Medical Device Network, arguing that medical device companies should embed AI governance into products from the beginning and maintain it throughout the product's lifecycle, regardless of evolving regulations. Bahou advised companies to "build governance in" to AI products instead of waiting  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 28 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akerman Expands Franchise and Licensing Sector Team with Addition of Partner Eleanor Vaida Gerhards Akerman today announced the addition of Eleanor Vaida Gerhards as a partner in its Franchise and Licensing Sector Team. Eleanor, who is affiliated with the firm's New York office, further strengthens Akerman's nationally recognized platform advising franchisors and other consumer-facing businesses on domestic and international growth strategies. She joins  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 27 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akerman Represents Diamond Chemical in Acquisition of WeChem Akerman represented Diamond Chemical Company, LLC, a portfolio company of private equity firm Graycliff Partners, in its acquisition of WeChem, Inc., a specialty chemical manufacturer headquartered in Harahan, La. Established in 1972, WeChem produces a broad range of cleaning products, including cleaners, degreasers, disinfectants, sanitizers, and specialty aerosol products for industrial, com more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 27 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akerman Represents HEICO Corporation in $1.2 Billion Senior Notes Offering Akerman represented HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI.A and NYSE: HEI) in closing an offering of $550 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.950% Senior Notes due 2031 and $650 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.400% Senior Notes due 2036. The proceeds will reduce borrowings under HEICO's $2.2 billion revolving credit agreement, leaving HEICO with substantial ability and f more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 27 -- Tonkon Torp, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Alexander Ray Joins Tonkon Torp Business Department Tonkon Torp LLP has added attorney Alexander Ray to its Business Department. He brings significant experience in corporate governance, venture capital and growth equity investments, securities law, and advising emerging businesses. Ray joins Tonkon Torp from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in Boulder, Colorado, where he advised technology and life sciences startups through key stages of their growth. Wh more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 31 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Amazon and Duke Energy attempt to dodge pollution limits at massive hyperscale data center in North Carolina, SELC says Separate applications for a total of 649 diesel-fired generators evade responsibility for high levels of harmful air pollution - CHAPEL HILL, N.C.--Amazon and Duke Energy's separate applications to operate 649 highly-polluting diesel-fired generators at a massive, hyperscale data center in Hamlet, North Car more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- FarmSTAND issued the following news release: * * * Anti-Factory Farming Groups Urge FAA to Reject Rule That Would Shield Animal Agribusiness From Drone Oversight FarmSTAND, Animal Outlook, and We Animals warn proposed "no-fly zone" rule threatens First Amendment newsgathering and public accountability for industrial animal agriculture - Groups representing investigative, legal advocacy, and photojournalism efforts to fight factory farming have submitted formal comments to the Federal Aviation Administration opposing  more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ashurst Perkins Coie, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ashurst Perkins Coie advises Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners on sale of Tarchon interconnector project * Ashurst Perkins Coie has advised Copenhagen Infrastructure V (managed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners) on its disposal of the Tarchon development stage subsea interconnector project between the UK and Germany. From completion, Tarchon will be held by a consortium formed of Canada Pension Plan Investment Bo more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ballard Spahr Leads the Way in USPTO Patent Pro Bono Achievement Certificate Program * Ballard Spahr has been recognized in the Patent Pro Bono Achievement Certificate program of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), along with 14 of the firm's attorneys and patents agents-the most of any law firm. The USPTO certificate program annually recognizes large law firms that cumulatively contribute at least 5 more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * BCLP advises Edge in connection with the PS340m refinancing of EDGE London Bridge office tower * A multidisciplinary BCLP team advised longstanding client Edge on a c.PS340 million refinancing of their landmark London Bridge development. Located on London's South Bank, the 275,500 sq ft, 26-storey office tower is due to complete later this year and is set to become one of the capital's most sustainable commerci more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 27 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Bracewell Represents Lenders on $750 Million RBL Refinancing for Serica Energy LONDON - Bracewell (UK) LLP has represented DNB Bank ASA, London Branch and the other lenders in relation to Serica Energy's $750 million reserve-based lending (RBL) facility. The RBL includes a $500 million secured revolving loan facility and a $250 million secured revolving letter of credit facility. The new facilities, which were oversubscribed, replace Serica Energy's c more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Broad Coalition Opposes 195% APR Bank Charter for OppFi, Which Seeks to Make Payday Loans in Every State 120+ Groups Urge FDIC, OCC, and Fed To Deny OppFi's Request to Acquire BNC Bank -  WASHINGTON - A broad coalition filed comments urging regulators to deny the application of the predatory lender Opportunity Financial ("OppFi") to acquire a national bank. If the deal is approved, OppFi could offer loans up to 195% APR,  more PR

NEW YORK, July 27 -- Kostelanetz LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Chambers Recognizes Kostelanetz as Top-Tier Firm for High-Net-Worth Tax Clients Five Kostelanetz Attorneys Also Named Leading Lawyers for High-Net-Worth Private Clients - Calling Kostelanetz LLP "one of the most elite tax firms in the U.S." and "one of the go-to tax litigation firms in the country," Chambers and Partners has recognized Kostelanetz as a top-tier, Band 1 firm for high-net-worth private tax clients in its 2026 High Net Worth (HNW) Guide. In ad more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Crowell & Moring Earns National Recognition in Managing IP's 2026 USA IP Stars Rankings * Chicago - July 30, 2026: Managing Intellectual Property has recognized nine Crowell & Moring attorneys and five practice areas in its 2026 IP Stars rankings for the United States, underscoring the depth, breadth, and technical strength of the firm's global Intellectual Property practice, which includes more than 100 attorneys, patent agents  more PR

NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Expands Real Estate Credit and Private Lending Capabilities with Addition of Partner Daniel Kasell * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announces that Daniel Kasell has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in the Real Estate Group. Mr. Kasell's practice includes commercial real estate finance, credit investments, private equity real estate transactions, fund formation and distressed real estate matters, with experien more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dechert, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dechert Advises Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan on EUR200 Million Strategic Investment in CLO Platform * Dechert advised Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, a leading global institutional investor, in respect of a joint venture with M&G Investments to support the scaling of a multi-billion European collateralized loan obligation (CLO) platform. Ontario Teachers' has agreed to provide investment capacity of up to EUR200 million  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dentons advises on Freqcon's self-administration proceedings Technology pioneer in grid-forming energy systems to be acquired by Spain's Grupo Amper Frankfurt am Main--Global law firm Dentons advised Freqcon, a battery storage manufacturer based in Lower Saxony, Germany, during its self-administered insolvency proceedings. The company, which specializes in frequency converters and cutting-edge energy storage solutions, was forced to file for insolvency in mid-April  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 31 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Federal government's settlement seeks to shield Chemours from consequences of its PFAS pollution and abandons communities, says SELC Federal government's false claim of a $450M settlement and leniency is troubling amid EPA advisory board selections, Chemours' expansion plans, and lack of relief for North Carolina - CHAPEL HILL, N.C.-- EPA's proposed settlement with Chemours fails to hold the polluter accountable for its toxi more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * First Health Care Declination Under DOJ's New Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy * On July 29, 2026, the Department of Justice's ("DOJ") National Fraud Enforcement Division and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey announced the first healthcare sector declination under DOJ's new Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy ("CEVSDP"), declining to prosecute Campus Eye  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 31, 2026: * * * Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down OSHA's Workplace Mental Illness Recordkeeping Rule: 7 Steps For Employers A recent federal appeals court decision knocked down an agency rule requiring employers to record certain work-related mental illnesses on their OSHA 300 Logs. The 5th Circuit's July 21 opinion in Exxon Mobil v. OSHA concluded that the agency exceeded the authority Congress granted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 31, 2026: * * * New H-2A Farmworker Rates Are Here: What Agricultural Employers Need to Know H-2A agricultural employers have been awaiting the Department of Labor's publication of the new H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs), and eager to hear how soon they would be required to update rates. Federal officials just released a public inspection copy of the new rates, which is set to be published in the Federal Register on Monday. Below are the key  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * GAR Publishes Akin Chapter on Ethical Challenges in Investor-State Disputes Global Arbitration Review (GAR) has published "Mapping the Ethical Fault Lines in Investor-State Disputes," a chapter by international arbitration partners Dr. Kabir Duggal and Felipe Nazar Pagani and counsel Matheus Bastos Oliveira, in the third edition of The Guide to Investment Treaty Protection and Enforcement. In the chapter, the authors examine the evolving ethical framework more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises Dwelly on Raising $170 Million Series B * The Technology team advised Dwelly on raising $170 million Series B to build the AI operating system for UK lettings agencies. The financing was led by EQT Growth, with participation from General Catalyst, s16vc, Begin Capital, DVC, and a group of founders and technology executives. The round included $95 million in equity and a $75 million debt facility led by Tri more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises Most Valuable Promotions on Merger With Professional Fighters League to Create Global Combat Sports Platform * The Sports and Technology Companies teams advised Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), co-founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, on its merger with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) to create a new global combat sports and entertainment company operating under the MVP master brand. The combined more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises Premier Lacrosse League on Raising $100 Million in Series E Funding Round * The Technology team advised Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) on raising $100 million in a Series E funding round. Ares Management and Alibaba Group co-founder Joe Tsai led the round. ESPN also made a subsequent investment following last year's initial minority equity stake in the professional league, which coincided with an extension  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Guides Sail Biomedicines in Strategic Collaboration to Advance In Vivo CAR-T Medicines * The Life Sciences team guided Sail Biomedicines on its strategic collaboration with Johnson & Johnson to develop a new class of in vivo CAR-T therapies for immune-mediated diseases. The collaboration combines Sail's proprietary eRNA(tm) and targeted nanoparticle platform with Johnson & Johnson's drug development, manufacturing more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises Nomad Foods on EUR280 Million Revolving Credit Facility, EUR800 Million High-Yield Notes Offering * LONDON - July 30, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised Nomad Foods (NYSE: NOMD), Europe's leading frozen food company, on a comprehensive financing transaction, including a EUR280 million revolving credit facility (RCF) and an EUR800 million high-yield bond offering. Nomad Food more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises Zabka Group and CVC Capital Partners on the Sale of Zabka Group to Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. The transaction represents the largest acquisition in Alimentation Couche-Tard's history, with a total equity value of approximately USD 8.6 billion. - WARSAW - 31 July 2026 - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Couche-Tard") (TSX: ATD), a global leader in convenience and mobility, announced today tha more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in Lexology Index: Competition 2026 * NEW YORK - July 31, 2026 - Three attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Antitrust & Competition Practice were recognized in the 2026 Lexology Index: Competition. Shareholders Miguel Flores Bernes in the firm's Mexico office and Robert Gago in the Warsaw office were recognized as "Highly Recommended" individuals. Shareholder V more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Madison River Capital Partners in Connection with Investment in Pro-Max * NEW YORK- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Madison River Capital (MRC) in connection with its investment in Pro-Max Restoration & Paint Corp. (Pro-Max). Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, Pro-Max is a leading provider of structural repair, restoration, painting, and roofing solutio more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Advises Tracsis PLC on $64 Million Rail Software Acquisition A corporate team from Haynes Boone's London office advised Tracsis PLC, a leading transportation technology provider, on its $64 million (PS48 million) proposed acquisition of Mistral Data Ltd, a rail software provider in the United Kingdom, from FirstGroup PLC. The acquisition accelerates Tracsis' strategy to build a scalable, higher-margin transport softw more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Represents USA Padel in Partnership Agreement with Psycho Bunny Haynes and Boone represented USA Padel, the national governing body of padel in the United States, in its recently announced multi-year clothing partnership with the Canadian apparel company Psycho Bunny Inc.  Under the agreement, Psycho Bunny will supply the uniforms for the USA Padel National Teams in international competitions at all levels, includi more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 27 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Michael Carrigan Inducted as Fellow of International Academy of Trial Lawyers Holland & Hart is proud to announce that partner Michael Carrigan was inducted as a Fellow into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers at the organization's 2026 mid-year meeting held July 22-26. The International Academy of Trial Lawyers (the Academy) is the world's foremost trial lawyer organization, dedicated to excellence, advocacy, and legal reform. Founded in 195 more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises SkyKnight Capital on Partnership with Apex Infusion * MIAMI (July 31, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented SkyKnight Capital L.P. in its strategic partnership with Apex Infusion, a leading omnichannel infusion services provider. Apex's clinician-led management team will retain a significant ownership stake and continue to lead the business. The transaction was announced July 24. The partnershi more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, July 27 -- Baird Holm, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The Honorable D. Nick Caporale Among the 88 of Nebraska's 2,400 Living Korean War Veterans Baird Holm is proud to celebrate The Honorable D. Nick Caporale, who was among the 88 of Nebraska's 2,400 living Korean War veterans honored during a special ceremony at Memorial Stadium on July 24. Hosted by Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs, and Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago Sangwoo Hong, the ceremony brought toge more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Amina Hassan and Erin Pamukcu Examine Expansion of Tokenization into Traditional Finance in Law360 Tokenization is moving into traditional financial markets through securities, banking and payments initiatives. Highlights * Article discusses how tokenization has moved beyond crypto-based trading venues and into traditional financial markets. * Highlights initiatives involving the DTC tokenization pilot, tokenized commercial bank deposits and institut more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1 (TNSxrep) -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * India Business Law Journal Names K&L Gates Among Top Firms for India-Related Work in 2026 Report Global law firm K&L Gates has been recognized again as a "Key Player" in India Business Law Journal's 2026 report spotlighting top foreign law firms with India practices. Work highlights in this year's report include advising Olam Holdings on the sale of its India-based technology and digital services arm, Mindsprint Pte. Ltd., to Wipro  more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 28 -- Tonkon Torp, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jeremy Bennett Joins Tonkon Torp as Chief Information and Security Officer Tonkon Torp LLP is pleased to announce that Jeremy Bennett has joined the firm as Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer. Bennett brings more than 18 years of technology and risk leadership experience to the firm, having managed strategy, governance, and execution for companies in the healthcare, distribution, and private equity industries. At each organiz more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises Amaroq on London Stock Exchange Main Market Listing Global law firm K&L Gates has advised Amaroq Ltd., an independent mine development company focused on unlocking Greenland's mineral potential, on the admission of its shares to the Equity Shares (Commercial Companies) category of the Official List of the UK Financial Conduct Authority and to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. The admission marks a sign more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Blue Sea Capital on Oversubscribed Continuation Vehicle for One Physics * Kirkland & Ellis advised Blue Sea Capital on the closing of its first continuation vehicle to extend its successful partnership with One Physics LLC, the leading provider of comprehensive outsourced medical physics services in North America. The oversubscribed transaction was led by Apogem Capital, Churchill Asset Managemen more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Kingswood Capital Management on Close of Two Funds * Kirkland & Ellis advised Kingswood Capital Management, L.P., a Los Angeles-based investment firm focused on the middle-market, on the final closing of Kingswood Capital Opportunities Fund IV, L.P. with total capital commitments of $3.1 billion, as well as Kingswood Capital Opportunities Small Cap Fund I, L.P. with total capital commitments of $90 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Trinity Hunt Partners on Formation of Steadpoint Industrial Services With Investment in Northline Industrial Kirkland & Ellis represented Trinity Hunt Partners, a growth-oriented private equity firm, on the formation of Steadpoint Industrial Services, an industrial aftermarket Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) services platform. Northline Industrial, a Michigan-based industrial aftermarket MR more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Truelink Capital on Definitive Agreement to Acquire JT Thorpe Group * Kirkland & Ellis advised Truelink Capital, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on growth and long-term value creation, on its definitive agreement to acquire JT Thorpe Group, Inc., a leading provider of mission-critical specialty industrial maintenance and thermal management services supporting infrastructure and indu more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Wacona Capital on Close of $210 Million Continuation Vehicle * Kirkland & Ellis advised private equity firm Wacona Capital, LLC, on the close of a single-asset continuation vehicle for Core States Group, a leading engineering, architectural and design services firm, with total commitments of approximately $210 million, including commitments from the general partner. Founded in 1999, Core States Gro more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Latin Lawyer Recognizes Arnold & Porter Finance Lawyers in 2025 Deal Tracker * Arnold & Porter partner Gregory Harrington, counsel Arturo Caraballo, and senior associates Valentina Garzon and Mateo Morris Lievano have been recognized in Latin Lawyer's 2025 Deal Tracker, which provides an annual ranking of the most active international lawyers advising on financing transactions across Latin America. The lawyers were named in the De more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 1 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 31, 2026, by counsel Kimberly M. Shappley, associate Emily Linn, and senior counsels Peter Vassalo and Felicia K. Watson: * * * OSHA Recordkeeping Update: Fifth Circuit Vacates Mandatory Work-Related Mental Illness Reporting Rule At a Glance * Fifth Circuit decision finds OSHA lacks authority to require employers to record work-related mental illness. * This decision calls into question OSHA's longstanding position that its recordkeeping regul more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 1 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 31, 2026, by senior counsel Deborah Margolis and associate Hannah Drury: * * * UK Government Consults on Workplace Monitoring Technologies The Government consultation explores regulation of workplace monitoring technologies, with proposals aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability and worker engagement. At a Glance * On July 8, 2026, the UK Government launched a new consultation on the use of workplace monitoring technologies (WMT), with more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 1 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news wrap-up: * * * Policy Week in Review - July 31, 2026 Congressional and Administrative News At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace. - Congressional Democrats Reintroduce Legislation to Prohibit Arbitration Agreements in Employment Contracts Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Representatives  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Liz Felicidario Named to Institute for Energy Law's 2026-27 Leadership Class The Institute for Energy Law (IEL) has selected Haynes Boone Associate Liz Felicidario to join its 2026-27 Leadership Class, a year-long program that brings together emerging leaders from across the energy industry. Now in its ninth year, the program represents a broad cross-section of the energy sector and includes 40 professionals from eight states acr more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Lunn Sworn In as Special Hamilton County General Sessions Judge * Gov. Bill Lee recently appointed Samantha Lunn as special judge for Division V of the Hamilton County General Sessions Court. She has now been sworn into office, according to Chattanoogan.com. Lunn will serve as a special judge during Judge Gary Starnes' requested temporary absence due to a certified disability. "My thoughts are with Judge Starnes more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Managing IP Recognizes Arnold & Porter in 2026 IP Stars Americas Rankings * Managing IP recognized 18 Arnold & Porter lawyers as IP Stars and Rising Stars in its 2026 IP Stars Americas rankings. The guide also recognized 17 Arnold & Porter practice areas across multiple U.S. regions for their intellectual property capabilities. IP Stars is an annual guide that identifies leading intellectual property practitioners and firms based  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Managing IP Recognizes Sidley and 12 Lawyers in IP Stars 2026 * Managing IP has recognized Sidley and 12 of its lawyers in the 2026 edition of IP Stars, highlighting the firm's strength across intellectual property litigation and transactions. The annual IP Stars guide recognizes leading IP firms and practitioners based on independent research, including firm submissions, client and peer feedback, and publicly available more PR

PALO ALTO, California, July 31 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Procore Technologies to Acquire DroneDeploy for Approximately $845 Million Cooley advised Procore Technologies, the leading global provider of construction management software, on its agreement to acquire DroneDeploy, the robotics and visual intelligence platform for the built world that is used on over 3 million jobsites across more than 180 countries. Procore will acquire DroneDeploy for approximately $845 million in cash, subject to customary pu more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith advises BNY on tokenisation solutions supporting launch of tokenised funds * LONDON - Global law firm Reed Smith advised The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) on the ongoing development of its tokenisation solutions for clients. BNY collaborated with Baillie Gifford on the launch of the first publicly available, fully native UK-regulated tokenised fund. BNY is providing tokenisation and wallet infrastructure more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 1 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Advised Valeas Capital Partners on Strategic Investment in My Pension Expert Ropes & Gray has advised growth-oriented equity investment firm Valeas Capital Partners on its strategic investment in the UK's leading at-retirement adviser, My Pension Expert. As part of the transaction, Palatine Private Equity will exit following a successful four-year partnership. My Pension Expert, a mission-driven certified B Corporation, is dedicated t more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Bixby Wealth Solutions on Strategic Minority Investment in F.L.Putnam * Sidley represented Bixby Wealth Solutions (Bixby) on its strategic minority investment in F.L.Putnam Investment Management Company, an independent registered investment advisor that manages more than $11 billion in assets for clients, including individuals, single and multi-family offices, endowments, foundations and RIAs. Bixby, a more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents BOX Exchange in US$2.3 Billion Strategic Combination With MEMX * Sidley is representing BOX Exchange, LLC, the self-regulatory organization responsible for the BOX Options Market LLC, in connection with its proposed US$2.3 billion combination with Members Exchange (MEMX), an exchange operator and market technology provider. The combination is part of a broader strategic transaction in which TMX Group L more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Summer Greathouse Named to Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers' Board of Directors SAN ANTONIO - Bracewell LLP partner Summer B. Greathouse has been named a member of the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers' (TAAHP) Board of Directors for 2026-2027. New members were installed and took the oath of office at the Annual TAAHP Meeting held July 20 in Austin, Texas. Greathouse concentrates her practice on tax-exempt financings, more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 1 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Shortlisted for Legal Services Provider of the Year by Insurance Insider US NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke has been shortlisted by Insurance Insider US for Legal Services Provider of the Year, recognizing those firms providing exceptional legal services to the insurance and reinsurance market, with winners selected based on quality of advice, client outcomes, and breadth of representation across the sector. The nomination recogn more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Shortlisted for Legal Services Provider of the Year by Insurance Insider US * NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke has been shortlisted by Insurance Insider US for Legal Services Provider of the Year, recognizing those firms providing exceptional legal services to the insurance and reinsurance market, with winners selected based on quality of advice, client outcomes, and breadth of representation acros more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * TTLA Names New President, Award Recipients * At its Annual Convention in Chattanooga, the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA) recognized a number of award recipients and welcomed Knoxville attorney Troy Jones as its new president for the 2026-2027 bar year. Jones replaces Brandon Bass of Brentwood, who now is immediate past president. George Spanos of Nashville also advanced to the office of president-ele more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release: * * * Voting Rights Advocates Denounce Continued Supreme Court Assault on Long-Standing Voter Protections * Eleven of the nation's leading legal advocacy organizations are calling attention to a series of decisions and shadow docket activity this Supreme Court term that have made it significantly harder for voters to challenge discriminatory maps, enforce the Voting Rights Act, and rely on established election rules in court more PR