INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * 12 Barnes & Thornburg Attorneys Recognized as IP Stars * IP Stars has recognized 12 Barnes & Thornburg attorneys in its 2026 publication. The attorneys highlighted are: * Jeff Barron - Patent Star and Trademark Star * Allen Baum - Patent Star * William Boudreaux - Patent Star * Randall Brown - Patent Star and Trademark Star * Caitlin Byczko - Notable Practitioner * Ronald Cahill - Patent Star * more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Twenty-One Taft Attorneys Recognized as 2025 North Star Lawyers for Outstanding Pro Bono Service * 21 Taft Minneapolis attorneys have been selected by the Minnesota State Bar Association as 2025 North Star Lawyers. These attorneys display a strong commitment to consistent pro bono service within their community. Honorees volunteered at least 50 hours of pro bono service in the 2025 calendar year. The following Minneapolis attorneys more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * ABA Finds Women Lawyers Report Higher Stress, Anxiety * A new survey by the American Bar Association (ABA) found that women lawyers report higher levels of anxiety, financial stress and depression than their male counterparts, Reuters reports. Among the 2,915 respondents, 37% of women reported experiencing anxiety, compared with 23% of men. More than 19% of women lawyers reported depressive symptoms that warranted more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * AG: Settlement Reached Over Alleged Price-Fixing of Generic Drugs * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories in announcing a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread conspiracies to inflate and manipulate generic drug prices, reduce competition and restrain trade. According more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 7 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Akerman Appoints Former Amazon Counsel Michael Adler to Newly Created AI Governance Leadership Role The appointment positions the firm for the shift from governing AI tools to governing the autonomous systems enterprises now deploy. - Akerman today announced that Michael Adler has joined the firm as Director of AI Governance & Data Protection within Akerman Intelligence, the firm's platform for AI strategy, research, and thought leadersh more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Alex and Zach Nemtzow Share Insights on Career Growth and Partnership in Law.com * WilmerHale Partners Alexander Nemtzow and Zachary Nemtzow are featured in Law.com's "How We Made Partner" series, where they discuss their path to partnership, the mentors who shaped their careers and the lessons they have learned along the way. The Boston-based identical twins reflect on building their careers together in the firm's Intellectual Property  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * FBI Declassified Docs Expose That James Comey's Firing Unleashed Deep State Plot Newly released FBI documents reveal that the Deep State FBI opened a probe into President Donald Trump after he fired former FBI Director James Comey. The investigation, known as "Oxferd Comma," looked to trace Comey's firing to an alleged collusion between Trump and Russia. As stated by the official White House release: The F more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 7 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Another Standout Year for Hanson Bridgett's Construction Practice: National Recognition from Construction Executive, The Legal 500, and Chambers USA The firm's Construction Section is ranked among the country's Top 50 construction law firms, holds a national Legal 500 tier, and retains its 23-year Band 1 standing in Chambers USA. - Hanson Bridgett's Construction Section has had another strong year, earning recognition from three of t more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ashurst Perkins Coie, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ashurst Perkins Coie advises on Peel Holdings Group's PS583 million offer for Harworth Group * Global law firm Ashurst Perkins Coie is advising Rothschild & Co, as financial adviser, on the cash offer for Harworth Group plc ('Harworth') by Peel Pepper (UK) Limited ('Bidco'). Harworth owns and manages a portfolio of assets predominantly comprising modern industrial and logistics investment properties and strategic land  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * BCLP recognized as significant player for impact on India-related mandates * BCLP was listed as a "Significant Player" in India Business Law Journal's (IBLJ) "Top Foreign Law Firms 2026" list. Now in its 20th year, IBLJ's flagship survey identifies the international firms that stand out for their experience and impact on India-related mandates, by conducting research into the work of more than 600 law firms from  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Bloomberg Deals | Everyone Is Chasing Scale: Petillo-Decossard * White & Case Co-Head of Global M&A, Kimberly Petillo-Decossard, appeared on a Bloomberg Deals segment to discuss the forces that have shaped global M&A activity in the first half of 2026. She explained how the prominence of megadeals has been influenced by perceived opportunity cost as strategics chase scale, particularly as AI has driven a convergence of deals in more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Bloomberg Law | They've Got Next: The 40 Under 40 - Matthew Linder of White & Case * Bloomberg Law recognized White & Case partner Matthew Linder as an honoree in its 40 Under 40 list, which recognizes the accomplishments of stellar young lawyers nationwide. Matthew was one of just two bankruptcy and restructuring professionals recognized in this year's list. In a Q&A, Matthew spoke about recent client wins, including defeating more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Bracewell Advises British Solar Renewables on pound sterling130 Million Financing From Eiffel Investment Group LONDON - Bracewell (UK) LLP advised British Solar Renewables (BSR) securing up to pound sterling130 million in financing from the French private credit house, Eiffel Investment Group, supporting continued investment across their renewable energy portfolio in the UK and Australia. This mezzanine holdco financing for pound sterling130 million of more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Bracewell Advises SpaceX on Economic Development Tax Incentives for Terafab Facility DALLAS - Bracewell LLP advised Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) on economic development tax incentives for its Terafab facility, a vertically integrated semiconductor fabrication plant to be constructed in Grimes County, Texas. The initial phase of the Terafab project represents a capital investment of more than $16.8 billion and will create at least 3,000  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Cahill Secures Complete Victory at Second Circuit for Grubhub in First Amendment Challenge to New York City Customer Data Ordinance * Cahill secured a complete victory for Grubhub before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, which affirmed a decision striking down a New York City ordinance on First Amendment grounds that would have required third-party delivery services to disclose customer information and orderin more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cheryl A. Geiser Joins Baker Donelson's Labor & Employment Group in Atlanta National law firm Baker Donelson has added immigration attorney Cheryl A. Geiser as of counsel in its Atlanta office and a member of the Firm's Labor & Employment Group. Ms. Geiser has nearly 25 years of experience counseling businesses on employment-based immigration, including nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions, permanent labor certification, and adjustment of more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Aug. 7 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update: * * * July 2026 Outbound Immigration and Global Mobility Recap | Americas Clark Hill's Outbound Immigration & Global Mobility practice guides corporate clients and individuals through complex global immigration challenges worldwide. We pride ourselves on creative, compliant, and people-centered solutions - looking at global mobility from a holistic perspective in an ever-changing immigration environment. Our team assists with short-term assignments, lo more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * The Daily Record Names McGuireWoods' Brian Kelly to MD500 Leaders List McGuireWoods partner Brian Kelly was named to The Daily Record's inaugural "MD500" list, which recognizes Maryland's most powerful and impactful leaders in business, nonprofits, law, higher education and more. The business and legal news publication recognized Kelly as an energy industry leader in its special edition published July 31, 2026. Based in Baltimore, Kelly is co-le more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Davis Polk earns top rankings in H1 2026 finance league tables * Davis Polk again secured top rankings across multiple categories in the H1 2026 league tables from Bloomberg, LSEG LPC and KBRA Direct Lending Deals. According to LSEG LPC, Davis Polk advised on more than $395 billion in syndicated loans across 186 transactions for lenders and borrowers. Highlights of Davis Polk's H2 2026 league table rankings include: Bloombe more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advises Everest in the Sale of Its Mexico Insurance Operations to Fairfax * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Everest Group, Ltd. (NYSE: EG) in the sale of Everest Compania de Seguros Generales Everest Mexico S.A. de C.V., a Mexican insurance company, to Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, a holding company engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance. For more information, see the company's press rele more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advises Resolution Life on Reinsurance Transactions in the UK, Japan and Hong Kong * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised Resolution Life on three reinsurance transactions across the UK, Japan and Hong Kong. In the UK, Debevoise advised Resolution Life in its new UK Pension Risk Transfer, through its Bermuda reinsurance platform Resolution Re, with a leading UK insurer. Full details can be found here. In Asia, Debevo more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dechert, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dechert Advises on the Successful Sale of Smile America Partners * Dechert advised Smile America Partners, the nation's largest school-based mobile dental program, and Beach Point Capital Management LP, a global alternative investment manager with more than US$20 billion in assets under management, on the successful sale of Smile America Partners. Beach Point first partnered with Smile America in 2020 and subsequently acquir more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dechert, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dechert Ranked #1 Issuer Counsel and #1 Underwriter Counsel for CRE CLOs * Dechert LLP has been ranked the #1 Issuer Counsel and #1 Underwriter Counsel for commercial real estate collateralized loan obligations (CRE CLOs) in the 1H 2026 league tables published by Commercial Mortgage Alert. The latest rankings reflect the firm's continued leadership advising issuers, underwriters, asset managers and other market participants  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dentons advises Apsys on the acquisition of 3 Stawy Shopping Centre Dentons has advised Apsys on the acquisition of the 3 Stawy Shopping Centre in Katowice, southern Poland, from Union Investment. One of the most recognizable retail properties in the region, 3 Stawy comprises 38,600 sq m. of gross lettable area and maintains an occupancy rate of over 97 percent, confirming its strong and stable position in the local retail market. Following the acquisition, Apsys P more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Edward Mackenzie joins Dentons as Real Estate Special Counsel Edward Mackenzie has joined Dentons as Special Counsel in our Real Estate team, based in Christchurch. Edward joined the Firm on 20 July, strengthening our national Real Estate practice and reflecting our continued investment in growing our presence in Christchurch. Edward advises clients across a broad range of commercial property matters, including acquisitions and disposals, leasing, property developme more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * 10 Ways PEOs Can Manage I-9 Compliance Risks While Supporting Clients Proper completion, storage, and reverification of Form I-9 can be quite complex, especially in support of a large, dynamic workforce. PEOs that choose to offer Form I-9 support to clients as part of their overall service model must therefore place a heavy emphasis on compliance, to reduce potential liability for themselves and their clients. The specific approach ta more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * DOL's Disability Self-ID Form Has Been Renewed Despite Rollbacks on Data Collection: 5 Steps for Federal Contractors The federal government recently approved the Department of Labor's Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form (Form CC-305) for continued use through July 2029, ensuring federal contractors continue collecting this information. The news comes as the government aims to roll back other demographic reporting obligati more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fisher Phillips Partner, Amy M. Stewart, Becomes Chair of ABA Litigation Section Fisher Phillips is pleased to announce that Dallas-Fort Worth-based partner, Amy M. Stewart, has become Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Litigation Section, the country's largest association of litigators and trial attorneys. Amy assumes this leadership role for the 2026-2027 bar year after most recently serving as Chair-Elect. "Amy and her talented team joined  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Foley Hoag Ranked in India Business Law Journal List of Top Foreign Law Firms for India-Related Work * Foley Hoag has again been ranked by India Business Law Journal as a top foreign law form for India-related work, marking the sixteenth year the firm has been included on the Top Foreign Law firm list. The firm was included in the "Firms to Watch" category. Foley Hoag continues to be active in India, including work representin more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Advised ORIX Aviation on Acquisition of AerFin * Gibson Dunn advised ORIX Aviation on its agreement to acquire AerFin, a U.K.-based aviation engines, parts, and repairs aftermarket business, from CataCap and AerFin's other shareholders. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. ORIX Aviation, established in 1991 and part of ORIX Group, owns and manages aircraft and provides as more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Represented Morgan Stanley Tactical Value in $124 Million Refinancing and Deleveraging Transaction for NN, Inc. * Gibson Dunn represented Morgan Stanley Tactical Value and certain of its managed investment funds as holders of Series D Preferred Stock of NN, Inc. in connection with the negotiated transaction to redeem, exchange, and refinance the Series D Preferred Stock. As part of the transaction,  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Adds Experienced Real Estate Attorney Grant Puleo in San Diego * SAN DIEGO - Aug. 6, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has further strengthened its California Real Estate Practice with the strategic addition of Grant Puleo as a shareholder in its San Diego office. Puleo, who joins from Duane Morris, brings deep experience leading complex commercial real estate transactions on behalf of dev more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents The Ardent Companies in Strategic Recapitalization of Self-Storage Portfolio with StepStone Group * ATLANTA - Aug. 5, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented longtime client The Ardent Companies, a privately held real estate firm based in Atlanta, in connection with the recapitalization of eight Class A self-storage assets totaling 742,855 square feet across seven states an more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Ashley Aten Recognized on 2026 Texas Legal Awards 'Rising Stars' List * DALLAS -- Ashley Aten, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Real Estate Practice in Dallas, was selected as a "Rising Stars" winner in the 2026 Texas Legal Awards. The awards are presented by Texas Lawyer and Law.com and recognize outstanding achievements and leadership across the Texas legal profession. "We more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 7 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Hanson Bridgett Recertified as a B Corporation, Continuing Nearly Two Decades of Purpose-Driven Leadership The firm's latest recertification reflects its longstanding commitment to accountability, stakeholder impact, and using business as a force for good - Hanson Bridgett has once again beencertified for the 6th time as a B Corporation (or "B Corp"), reaffirming a commitment to the type of responsible business practices the firm has  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Partner Tim Newman Among North Texas Leaders Selected for Leadership Dallas Class of 2027 The Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) has selected Haynes Boone Litigation Partner Tim Newman as a member of the Leadership Dallas (LD) Class of 2027, the 52nd class of the region's premier leadership program.  The 55-member class represents organizations across North Texas and will participate in LD, the DRC's nine-month leadershi more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Joint Bookrunners on Tritax Big Box REIT's pound sterling350 million equity raise for data centre development Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised Jefferies International Limited and J.P. Morgan Securities plc, which conducts its UK investment banking activities as J.P. Morgan Cazenove, acting as Joint Global Coordinators, and together with Banco Santander, S.A. as Joint Boo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hilary A. Hurd and Nicholas C. Lancaster Elected Term Members of the Council on Foreign Relations * WilmerHale is pleased to announce that Hilary A. Hurd and Nicholas C. Lancaster have been elected as Stephen M. Kellen Term Members of the Council on Foreign Relations ("CFR") for a five-year term. The highly selective Kellen Term Member Program brings together emerging leaders in international affairs, public policy, business, law, academ more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 7 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following statement on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * HLB San Diego Gives Back to Kids Battling Cancer Our San Diego office recently came together to support the Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF), a local nonprofit dedicated to helping families navigate their child's journey with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. The team assembled snack bags for ENF's Emilio's Snack Bags program, which provides free, hospital-approved snacks to children in oncology units who h more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises Steampunk in Its Acquisition by Affiliates of The Veritas Capital Vantage Fund * TYSONS (August 6, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented McLean, Virgina-based Steampunk Inc., an information technology and digital services contractor that focuses on federal government clients, in its definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of The Veritas Capital Vantage Fund. The transaction was announc more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Opens Huntsville, Alabama, Office * Huntsville, Ala. (August 6, 2026) - Holland & Knight has officially opened its new office in Huntsville, Alabama, the Firm's second in the state. Founding members of the office include Ryan Letson, who serves as the office executive partner, and Associate Andrew Tuggle. The office is Holland & Knight's 36th worldwide. "Alabama continues to be an important growth mar more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ninth Circuit Upholds Confirmation of $30M Arbitral Award for Shenzhen Zehuijin Investment Center Decision leaves intact district court judgment confirming a Beijing arbitration award. Highlights * Ninth Circuit affirms confirmation of an approximately $30 million arbitral award in favor of Shenzhen Zehuijin Investment Center. * Court rejects challenge to personal jurisdiction and upholds award enforcement. * Decision affirms the Southern District o more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Recognized Nationally by Managing IP in 2026 IP STARS Guide * IP STARS, a leading guide to intellectual property law firms and lawyers, has recognized Husch Blackwell nationally in ITC litigation, patent disputes, patent prosecution, and trademark disputes in the 2026 edition published by Managing IP. Additionally, eight firm partners were recognized individually, including: * Michael Annis - Pate more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Secures Key Sixth Circuit Victory, Establishing Important Medicare Reimbursement Precedent for Hospice Providers * A Husch Blackwell appellate team secured a favorable decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on behalf of In Home Health in a closely watched Medicare reimbursement case with significant implications for the hospice industry-and, indeed, all healthcare providers.  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Secures NLRB Win for ArtCenter College of Design, Affirming Dismissal of General Counsel's Complaint * A Husch Blackwell litigation team secured a win for ArtCenter College of Design as the National Labor Relations Board agreed with the Administrative Law Judge that the General Counsel failed to establish ArtCenter violated the National Labor Relations Act when it implemented an academic realignment more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * India Business Law Journal Names Morgan Lewis a Significant Player in India SILICON VALLEY and SINGAPORE: The India Business Law Journal has recognized Morgan Lewis as a significant player in India in its 2026 list of leading international law firms. The annual list of international law firms with leading India-related practices is based on market reputation, client feedback, and the significance of matters hand more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 7 -- Jones Day, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jones Day adds leading tax controversy lawyer Jennifer Breen in Washington Jennifer Breen has joined Jones Day as a partner in its Tax Practice. She is based in the Firm's Washington Office. Ms. Breen represents domestic and multinational businesses, large partnerships, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices in tax controversy and IRS administrative matters. Ms. Breen has decades of experience across government service, a Big Four public accounting fi more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Knox County Schools to Reconsider Banned Books Policy * The Knox County Board of Education has approved a new policy requiring the district to reevaluate all 123 previously banned books and establish a districtwide committee to review future challenges to library materials, Knox News reports. The changes follow controversy over the district's handling of "Roots" earlier this year and are intended to create a more  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Commemorates 61st Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act Amid Repeated Assaults on Voting Rights by the Trump Administration * Sixty-one years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 into law. The VRA was the crown jewel of the Civil Rights Movement, ending discriminatory practices used to prevent Black voters from exercising their right to vote, creating tools to remedy violatio more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Legal Aid and Pillsbury Announce Landmark Agreement with New York City Public Schools to Better Support Students Experiencing School Avoidance Collaborative agreement establishes major citywide framework to help students with disabilities overcome barriers to school attendance - he Legal Aid Society and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP announced a landmark agreement with New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) that will transform how the nation's largest s more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 7 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 6, 2026, by associate Nico Querbach: * * * Germany: Partial Incapacity for Work to Take Effect on January 1, 2028 In May, we reported on the introduction of partial incapacity for work, which the German Federal Government had planned as one element of its healthcare reform. The healthcare reform has now been adopted and the statute promulgated. As a result, it will be possible to certify partial incapacity for work from January 1, 2028. In subst more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 (TNSrep) [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown named "Key Player" by India Business Law Journal's 2026 report Mayer Brown has been recognized as a "Key Player" for India-related work in India Business Law Journal's (IBLJ) 2026 report, marking the fourth consecutive year the firm has received this recognition. The recognition follows a comprehensive selection process that includes extensive consultations with India-focused corporate counsel and partners at more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Michel Sancovski Participates in Discussions on Key Compliance Challenges, Corporate Governance, and the Impact of FTO Designations on Companies The global regulatory landscape has introduced new challenges for compliance programs, corporate governance structures, and internal investigations across companies and financial institutions. In this context, discussions related to risk management and the strengthening of integrity mechan more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Michael Mongan and Kevin Gallagher Unpack the Rising Influence of State Solicitors General * As state attorneys general take on a growing role in shaping national legal fights, former state solicitors general Michael Mongan and Kevin Gallagher are helping clients understand how those offices actually operate and how states coordinate across party lines. On "The Growing Influence of State Solicitors General," an episode of the Stanford Le more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Represents Willow Tree Credit Partners in Private Credit Continuation Vehicle Transaction NEW YORK: Morgan Lewis represented Willow Tree Credit Partners LP and its affiliates in the successful formation and closing of Willow Tree Fund II-CV, LP and its parallel vehicles, a private credit continuation vehicle complex with assets representing an aggregate transaction value of approximately $730 million. more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Nashville Attorney Builds Practice Securing Pardons * Nashville attorney Alex Little has emerged as a prominent advocate for clients seeking presidential pardons from the Trump administration, according to the Nashville Scene. Little, co-founder of Litson PLLC, first secured a presidential pardon in 2021 and has since obtained clemency for several high-profile clients, including former Sen. Brian Kelsey of Germant more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- The National Urban League issued the following news release: * * * NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE: CONFIRMATION OF BLANCHE AS ATTORNEY GENERAL "WOULD UNDERMINE THE VERY IDEA" OF EQUAL TREATMENT UNDER THE LAW After the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial reiterated his call to the full Senate to reject this nomination. "Black communities have already felt the negative impact of his leadership over the Department of Justic more PR

BELMAR, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- The National Conference of Insurance Legislators issued the following news release: * * * NCOIL Adopts Charity Medical Care and Medical Debt Reform Model Act Model Aims to Reduce the Financial Burden of Medical Debt by Strengthening Hospital Charity Care Screening Procedures and Prohibiting Medical Debt Obtained from Lifesaving and Emergency Care Services from Being Reported - At the 2026 National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Summer National Meeting in Boston, MA, the organization adopted the NCO more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Nick Caro and Adam Shpeen named to Bloomberg Law's "40 Under 40" list * Davis Polk partners Nick Caro and Adam Shpeen have been named to Bloomberg Law's "They've Got Next: The 40 Under 40" list. The annual list recognizes the accomplishments of exceptional young lawyers nationwide. Nick, a partner in Davis Polk's Sponsor Finance practice, was recognized for his deep experience and leadership on complex and high-stakes financin more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises AES Espana on $500 Million Senior Notes Offering * Paul Hastings LLP advised AES Espana B.V., a private limited liability company and a subsidiary of the AES Corporation, as issuer, in connection with the issuance of $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.750% senior notes due 2033, guaranteed by Dominican Power Partners and AES Andres DR. Partner Grissel Mercado led the Paul Hastings team, more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Cheiron on Its $8 Million Seed Round Funding * Paul Hastings LLP advised Cheiron on the company's $8 million series seed financing led by Menlo Ventures. Cheiron develops a generative AI platform for life sciences and engineering aimed at simplifying workflows in pharmaceutical research and engineering design. Partner James Huie led the Paul Hastings team, which included of counsel Matt Kovac and ass more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Lendable on Debut Entry Into Public ABS Market * Paul Hastings LLP advised Lendable, a leading U.K. consumer finance platform, on its inaugural public securitization of PS500 million (approximately $671 million) of STS-eligible securities backed by U.K. consumer loans -the largest U.K. public placement of such securities to date. Partner Thomas Picton led the Paul Hastings team, which also included o more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSrpt) -- The Phoenix Center issued the following news release: * * * NEW PHOENIX CENTER STUDY FINDS WORKERS WHO USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ARE THE MOST LIKELY TO SEE IT COMING FOR THEIR OWN JOBS New study of Pew survey data shows hands-on experience with AI narrows the gap between how workers judge the technology's threat to others and to themselves--the signature of salience, not denial - Most American workers believe artificial intelligence ("AI") will reshape the economy, yet far fewer believe it will reshape the more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Advises Codis on Acquisition of Catalent Pharma Solutions' Nottingham Facility Pillsbury advised Codis, a global contract development and manufacturing organization specializing in spray drying, amorphous solid dispersions and advanced particle engineering solutions, on its acquisition of Catalent Pharma Solutions' facility in Nottingham, UK. The acquisition expands Codis' capabilities in oral solid dose (OSD) development and small-scale manufactur more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 7 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Polsinelli Expands Investment Strategies & Capital Solutions Practice With David Cielusniak in New York Polsinelli is pleased to announce that David M. Cielusniak has joined the firm's New York office as a shareholder in its Investment Strategies & Capital Solutions Practice. Cielusniak brings decades of experience advising hedge funds, private equity sponsors, venture capital firms and other alternative asset managers on the regulatory, operational and more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news: * * * RAGA Backs Michael Allen for Colorado Attorney General, Looks Ahead to November The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) affirmed its support for Michael Allen as the Republican nominee for Colorado Attorney General, expressing confidence heading into the November general election. A credentialed prosecutor who has spent his career fighting to keep Colorado families safe, Allen is the clear choice to return the Colorado Attorney Gen more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Republican Attorneys General Escalate Accountability Push Over COVID-19 Origins and Pandemic Shutdowns Florida launches new investigations into Dr. Anthony Fauci, and a growing multistate coalition demands answers on the pandemic response that upended American life and cost taxpayers trillions of dollars - Multiple Republican state attorneys general are intensifying their push for accountability over the origins of COVID-19 a more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Reuters Sustainable Finance | The stakes if the SEC axes climate disclosure rules * In the Sustainable Finance newsletter for Reuters, White & Case partner and co-leader of the Firm's Sustainability & Responsible Business Practice, Taylor Pullins, discusses how companies are navigating the SEC's proposal to rescind its climate disclosure rule. Taylor notes that many companies have already invested significant resources in track more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 7 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Advised McNally Capital in Majority Investment in TENICA Global Solutions Ropes & Gray represented McNally Capital in its majority investment in TENICA Global Solutions, a leading provider of integrated engineering, mission operations, cybersecurity, and digital modernization solutions supporting critical space, intelligence, and defense missions. The investment was announced on Aug. 3. Financial terms were not disclosed. McNally Cap more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 7 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Advised New Mountain Capital in Acquisition of Jensen Hughes Ropes & Gray advised New Mountain Capital in its agreement to acquire Jensen Hughes from Gryphon Investors. New Mountain Capital is a growth-oriented investment firm with approximately $60 billion in assets under management. Jensen Hughes is a global leader in fire protection engineering and nuclear risk engineering supporting clients in more than 100 countries. The transac more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 7 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Represented Ripple Fiber in Acquisition by Eaton Fiber Ropes & Gray is representing Ripple Fiber, a leading 100% fiber-optic internet provider and network operator, in connection with the acquisition of Ripple Fiber by Eaton Fiber, an affiliate of Tillman Global Holdings. Eaton Fiber and Ripple Fiber have entered into a definitive agreement with respect to the acquisition. Bain Capital and Tillman Global Holdings announced a $1.5 bi more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * SEC Establishes Financial Reporting and Accounting Unit Within the Division of Enforcement * On August 5, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the establishment of a new specialized unit within the Division of Enforcement: the Financial Reporting and Accounting Unit. According to the SEC's press release, the unit is designed to provide "dedicated expertise, focus, and capacity" to pursue accounting  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Senior Counsel Lynne Liberato Earns 2026 Texas Legal Awards Lifetime Achievement Award, Four Attorneys Named Finalists Haynes Boone is proud to announce that five attorneys have been recognized by Texas Lawyer in the 2026 Texas Legal Awards Shortlist, which honor attorneys and legal professionals for their outstanding achievements and contributions across Texas. Senior Counsel Lynne Liberato was named a Lifetime Achievement Award more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Simpson Thacher and Bartlett, a law firm, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Simpson Thacher to Open Chicago Office With Leading Middle Market Private Equity and Family Office Practice Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP today announced that Ryan Harris, Cole Parker, Kyle McHugh, Ryan Jackson and Ziyad Ziyadzade will join the Firm as Partners, launching the Firm's Chicago office. "Opening an office in Chicago extends our ability to serve our clients in one of the country's most dynamic centers of investm more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC and FJI Win Order Against Florida Department of Corrections Over Seizure of Civil Rights Settlements To Pay Prison Debts * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida has ruled that the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) violated federal law when it seized a civil rights settlement from Jason Baez, an incarcerated man who lost an eye and was left nearly blind after a beating by F more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC Launches 'We Decide: Alabama' to Boost Voter Turnout Ahead of High-Stakes Midterms * At a press conference earlier today commemorating 61 years since the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) launched "We Decide: Alabama," a civic engagement campaign aimed at registering and mobilizing voters in Alabama ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.  The effort comes on the heels of multi more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The State Bar of California posted the following news: * * * State Bar Submits Letter to Supreme Court with Update on February 2025 CA Bar Exam Internal Investigation * During closed session on August 4, 2026, the State Bar Board of Trustees approved the submission of a letter to the California Supreme Court that provides an update on the privileged independent internal investigation into the issues relating to the February 2025 California Bar Exam, which the Board initially directe more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Sung in Bloomberg Law: DraftKings Suits Will Help Compare Hedging Tools With Gambling Haynes Boone Partner Brian Sung spoke with Bloomberg Law about the growing legal battle over whether sports prediction markets should be regulated as gambling platforms or financial marketplaces. He explained that the litigation could have broader implications beyond the courts, potentially influencing future legislation and regulatory policy aro more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release: * * * S.T.O.P. Defends California's AI Transparency Law The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based privacy and civil rights group, recently joined a coalition of 28 scholars and civil society organizations in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, defending the constitutionality of California's AI training data transparency law. The brief, led by Legal Advocates for Safe Sc more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Named to 2026 Pro Bono Honor Roll by State Bar of Michigan * DETROIT - Troutman Pepper Locke has been named to the State Bar of Michigan's 2026 "A Lawyer Helps" Pro Bono Honor Roll, earning recognition for the firm's collective pro bono hours and the individual contributions of six attorneys. The Honor Roll celebrates attorneys, law firms, and corporations that go above and beyond to expand access t more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Named to 2026 Pro Bono Honor Roll by State Bar of Michigan DETROIT - Troutman Pepper Locke has been named to the State Bar of Michigan's 2026 "A Lawyer Helps" Pro Bono Honor Roll, earning recognition for the firm's collective pro bono hours and the individual contributions of six attorneys during 2025. The Honor Roll celebrates attorneys, law firms, and corporations that go above and beyond to expand access to justice across Mich more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Trump Admin's New Head Start Rule Would Advance Its Long-Term Goal of Eliminating Program * Washington, DC -The Trump administration today proposed rolling back vital Head Start quality and safety standards, taking another step toward the Project 2025 goal of fully abolishing the early education program. The proposal -the latest in the administration's sustained campaign to undermine Head Start -would reduce the number of H more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 7 (TNSrep) -- The UCLA School of Law Williams Institute issued the following news release: * * * More than 60% of gender-nonconforming employees report experiencing discrimination or harassment at work A new study by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law finds that more than six in 10 (62%) gender-nonconforming (GNC) cisgender LGBQ employees reported experiencing discrimination or harassment at work -- including being fired, not hired, not promoted, or verbally, physically, or sexually harassed -- because more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * The Wall Street Journal | Private equity investment in infrastructure * In an article for The Wall Street Journal, White & Case partner Adam Cieply discusses private equity investment in energy infrastructure. The article examines continued investor interest in power generation, grid reliability and other energy infrastructure assets, driven in part by growing AI-related development. Adam highlighted the importance of experien more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises initial purchasers on Constellation Oil's US$650 million secured notes issuance * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the initial purchasers on Constellation Oil Services Holding S.A.'s issuance of US$650 million first-lien notes due 2033. The net proceeds from the notes, together with cash on hand, were used to satisfy and discharge in full the company's outstanding US$650 million first-lien notes more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises lenders on EUR730 million Sonnedix financing * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the lenders of Sonnedix on a EUR730 million financing for the refinancing, optimisation and construction of its assets across Italy, Spain, Portugal and France. The transaction includes the integration of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across the assets, advancing Sonnedix's hybridisation strategy. Sonnedix i more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises LS Power on acquisition of natural gas power plant in ERCOT from Constellation Energy * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised LS Power on its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire the Brazos Valley Energy Center, a 606-megawatt (MW) natural gas-fired combined-cycle facility located outside Houston, Texas, from Constellation Energy. The transaction expands LS Power's generation fleet to help me more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * WilmerHale Recognized for Veterans Pro Bono Service in NVLSP's 2025 Annual Report * WilmerHale has long been committed to pro bono representation of military veterans, from combat-related special compensation (CRSC) applications to discharge upgrades. We are proud to see this commitment recognized by our partners at the National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP). Their annual Pro Bono Report highlights: * Jaclyn Moyer, Meredith Lor more PR