DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * $48 Million ERISA Settlement Serves as a Reminder of 401(k) Fiduciary Duties ADP TotalSource Group, Inc., Automatic Data Processing, Inc., and ADP TotalSource Retirement Savings Plan Committee (collectively, the "Defendants") recently settled a class action lawsuit alleging various breaches of fiduciary duty and prohibited transactions arising from the Defendants' management and administration of the ADP TotalSource Retirement Sa more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 10 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Listed in 2026 Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under - U.S. Edition * NEW YORK - Aug. 11, 2026 - Ten shareholders from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been named to the 2026 Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under - U.S. edition. According to Benchmark Litigation, the list aims to identify the top emerging talent in litigation under the age of 40 across the United States. The Greenberg  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 6 Greenberg Traurig Intellectual Property Attorneys Listed in 2026 IAM Strategy 300 * BOSTON - Aug. 12, 2026 - Six Intellectual Property & Technology attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Boston office are recognized in the 2026 Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Strategy 300 - The World's Leading IP Strategists. According to the publication, the IAM Strategy 300 identifies individuals "leading the  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * 94 Bradley Attorneys Recognized in Business Alabama's Legal Elite 2026 List * Bradley had 94 attorneys from across the firm's three Alabama offices named to Business Alabama's Legal Elite 2026 list. The firm had more attorneys named to the list than any other firm in Alabama. The following Bradley attorneys were named to the list of Legal Elite 2026: * Scott Adams, Wills * Jim Archibald, Construction * Alexander Ash, more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 13 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Lawsuit Challenging Prop. 314 Voluntarily Dismissed ACLU of Arizona and Florence Project remain committed to monitoring for enforcement of the unconstitutional state deportation system established by Section 5. - The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the ACLU of Arizona today filed a notice voluntarily dismissing Florence Project v. Mayes, a lawsuit filed on behalf of the Florence Immigrant & Refugee  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * DSA Frontrunner Falls Short in Wisconsin Primary The Democrat Socialists of America's (DSA) recent surge just suffered a major setback as Francesca Hong, the frontrunner to win the gubernatorial primary in Wisconsin, lost to David Crowley in a narrow race. What does this loss say about the DSA's future in the 2026 midterm elections and beyond? Have they gone too far to the left even for t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * President Trump Used Decoy Plane To Escape Iran Plot President Donald Trump boarded Air Force One as a diversion last month after learning of an Iranian plot to take him out. The Secret Service then used a catering truck to move the President to a smaller U.S. military aircraft to return from the NATO Summit in Turkey in July. As reported by AP News: President Donald Trump secretly flew  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hausfeld, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Benchmark Litigation ranks five Hausfeld partners in their 2026 "40 & Under List" * Hausfeld is proud to announce that five of its partners have been included in Benchmark Litigation's 2026 "40 & Under List." Benchmark Litigation is the only attorney-ranked publication in the United States dedicated to litigation and dispute resolution. Congratulations to this year's honorees: * Katie R. Beran, Philadelphia * Swathi Bojedla, Washington, more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Bilott Presenting on Growing Impact of PFAS at ICV and Hoosier Stewards Event * Taft's Rob Bilott will be presenting, "How to Poison a Planet - The Story of 'Forever Chemicals'," on Sept. 1 at an event sponsored by the Indiana Conservation Voters & Hoosier Stewards in Indianapolis. The evening includes a screening of How to Poison a Planet, followed by a panel discussion of experts on what PFAS are, how they affect our communities, more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 12 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dean Mead Welcomes Philip W. Fusco to the Firm's Litigation Practice Dean Mead is pleased to announce that Philip W. Fusco has joined the firm as a Law Clerk with the firm's Business Litigation practice. Philip earned his Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law, where he received a Business Law Certificate. During law school, he served as an Editor for the Journal of Transnational Law & Policy, further strengthening his legal resear more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Partners Featured in Benchmark Litigation's 40 & Under List * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP partners Lindsay Cooper Hayman, Ina Popova and Zachary Saltzman have been named to Benchmark Litigation's "40 & Under List," which highlights the most accomplished litigation partners across the U.S. Ms. Popova and Mr. Saltzman have again been named to the list, while Ms. Hayman has been recognized for the first time. Partners named more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dentons advises Pepper Money in Australia's biggest transaction of 2026 - Blackstone's acquisition of HSBC's $36 billion loan book Australia--Dentons has advised Pepper Money Limited (Pepper Money) in "one of the largest ever mortgage portfolio transactions"/1 - private equity firm Blackstone's acquisition of HSBC's $36 billion loan book. Pepper Money will act as the servicer of the loan portfolio on Blackstone's behalf. Pepper Money is one of Australia's leading n more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dentons cautions Treasury in submission on proposed 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts Australia--In response to the Treasury's Consultation Paper entitled 'Minimum tax on discretionary trusts', released on 8 July 2026, Dentons' National Taxation Practice has lodged a submission outlining its feedback and 12 recommendations on the proposed 30% minimum tax. In the submission, Dentons acknowledges the Government's underlying aim of tackling income splitting carr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Scottish lawyers supporting the rights of vulnerable children and families Edinburgh--From helping children and young people apply for British citizenship to preparing briefings on The Scottish Parliament for charities, Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, is committed to pro bono work. Pro bono activities in Scotland have been recognised by the firm with its Edinburgh office recently topping Dentons' table for pro bono participation, while Rebecca Byrne,  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Documents Show ICE Call Center Planned for Adams * Federal contract documents show that the Robertson County city of Adams is the proposed site of a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) call center. The Tennessee Lookout reports that the Department of Homeland Security has awarded a $63 million contract to an Alaska corporation to operate a national immigration enforcement call center in the town ne more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Partner Kristina Gill Named 2026 BTI Client Service All-Star * WASHINGTON, D.C., August 12, 2026-Duane Morris partner Kristina Gill has been named a 2026 Client Service All-Star by BTI Consulting Group. Each year, BTI solicits the inputs of top legal decision-makers at large organizations with $700 million or more in revenue. Now in its 24th year, the BTI Client Service All-Stars listing draws on d more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 13 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by Senior Director Molly M. Sigel, Director Donovan M. Hurd, partner David H. Johnson and manager Megan Hennen: * * * Minnesota Primary Election Results -- August 12, 2026 Stakeholders across Minnesota can begin to assess the policy and regulatory implications of the November ballot. At a Glance * Notably, progressives prevailed in a number of DFL primaries for federal and state office, following recent trends i more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Federal Court Blocks U.S. Postal Service from Implementing Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting * In granting preliminary injunction, court finds that President Trump's 2026 executive order is likely unconstitutional and likely to disenfranchise voters in upcoming elections BOSTON - A federal court today issued a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from implementing President Trump's 2026 ex more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Blocks U.S. Postal Service from Implementing Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting * BOSTON - A federal court today issued a preliminary injunction1 blocking the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from implementing President Trump's 2026 executive order restricting mail voting, in a case brought by a coalition of nonpartisan voting rights groups. Today's ruling blocks USPS from implementing Section 3 of the ex more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * NLRB Now Has Enough Votes to Overturn Policy: FP Predictions on 10 Issues Most Likely to Change The National Labor Relations Board now has enough Senate-confirmed members to overturn precedent for the first time in years, giving it the votes it needs to start unwinding Biden-era labor policies and leveling out the playing field once again. The August 7 confirmation of James Macy means we'll soon see a shift that will touch nearly ev more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Foley Hoag Recognized in The American Lawyer's 2026 New England Legal Awards * Foley Hoag and its lawyers have been recognized as winners and finalists across several categories in The American Lawyer's 2026 New England Legal Awards, which honor outstanding lawyers, law firms, and legal professionals throughout Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont The honorees will be recognized at a gal more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises G Squared on Final Close of $2.3 Billion Flagship Fund G Squared VII * The Private Equity team advised G Squared on the final close of G Squared VII, its seventh flagship fund and largest to date, with $2.3 billion in capital commitments. G Squared VII will invest across direct secondary transactions, company-led tender offers, bespoke structured investments, and select primary financings in leading growth more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises Energia 2000 on $500M Project Development and Financing for Dominican Republic Power Project * NEW YORK - Aug. 11, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised Energia 2000, S.A. in connection with a $500 million senior syndicated loan and associated project agreements to support the development, construction, commissioning, and operation of the Manzanillo Power Land Project, a 414-me more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Named to Dallas Business Journal's 2026 'Best Places to Work in North Texas' * DALLAS - Aug. 12, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Dallas office has been named one of the Dallas Business Journal's 2026 Best Places to Work in North Texas for the eighth time. The annual recognition honors organizations that excel in fostering positive workplace environments through strong leadership, commu more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Moove on US$250 Million Series C Funding Round * DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - August 12, 2026 - A cross border team from global law firm Greenberg Traurig represented Moove, the global mobility company building the operating layer for autonomous mobility, on its US$250 million Series C funding round. The financing round was led by Mubadala Investment Company and co-led by Woven Capital, T more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hall and Odette in The Dallas Morning News: Here's Why Single-Family Offices for the Ultrawealthy Don't Have to Register With the SEC * Single-family offices managing billions of dollars are exempt from registering with the SEC as investment advisers, but their growing role in the markets has drawn attention to the regulatory framework surrounding them. Haynes Boone Partners Evan Hall and Vicki Odette spoke with The Dallas Morni more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Listed Among Texas' Leading M&A and Capital Markets Firms in Texas Lawbook First-Half Rankings The Texas Lawbook ranked Haynes Boone among the leading law firms in Texas for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and capital markets transactions in its 2026 1H Corporate Deal Tracker, which analyzes transactional activity involving Texas lawyers and law firms. The rankings highlight the firm's continued strength advising clie more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dan Weiner Discusses Museum Gift Negotiations with Observer Explores key issues collectors and museums negotiate when arranging artwork donations. Highlights * Weiner identifies recognition, public display, deaccessioning restrictions and future changes to a museum's mission as key points in art donation agreements. * He discusses why some donors seek publicity while others prefer anonymity. * He explains why negotiations over significant donations more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Public Interest Law Firm Releases New Page Tracking License Plate Reader Abuse Nationwide Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) released a new page tracking misuse of automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems across the country. The tracker, which will be routinely updated, currently tallies more than 140 examples of ALPR abuse and misuse such as stalking romantic interests, wrongful stops and detentions, non-law enforcement uses, and other more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Intellectual Property Partners Brad Chin, Jeremy T. Elman and Thomas J. Kowalski Featured in IAM Strategy 300 Guide * Duane Morris partners Brad Chin, Jeremy T. Elman and Thomas J. Kowalski have been selected for inclusion in the IAM Strategy 300, a guide that highlights innovative pioneers in the intellectual property sector and focuses exclusively on patent practitioners. IAM Strategy 300 has firmly establishe more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * IP Attorney Ross Robinson Ranked in IAM Strategy 300: World's Leading IP Strategists 2026 * Bradley attorney Ross Robinson has been ranked in the IAM Strategy 300: World's Leading IP Strategists 2026. The IAM Strategy 300 highlights individuals who drive innovation and create value through intellectual property across industries and continents. Mr. Robinson was named to the prominent ranking for his extensive experience ac more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Jean E. Smith-Gonnell to Examine Challenges in Receiver Sales at CRA 2026 Annual Conference * Partner Jean E. Smith-Gonnell will discuss common legal pitfalls in receivership sales at the upcoming Commercial Receivers Association (CRA) 2026 Annual Conference on Monday, August 17. In the panel, "Issues in Receiver Sales," Jean will join lending and receivership professionals to examine challenges that parties are facing in both fede more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Joseph Creech Joins Greenberg Traurig to Lead D.C. Metro Real Estate Practice * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Aug. 12, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added prominent real estate attorney Joseph W. Creech as a shareholder and chair of its D.C. Metropolitan Real Estate Practice, encompassing the firm's Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia offices. Creech, who previously chaired Venable's Real Estate Group, strengthens Greenbe more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Lawdragon Recognizes 9 Barnes & Thornburg Attorneys * Nine Barnes & Thornburg attorneys have been named to Lawdragon's 2026 global rankings in the areas of tax, intellectual property, bankruptcy and restructuring, and cybersecurity. The recognized attorneys are: #Leading Global IP Lawyers Todd Vare - IP, Litigation, Patent, Trademark #Leading Global Tax Lawyers Michele Alexander - Transactional Tax, Priv more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 13 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by shareholder Jason R. Stanevich and associates Rosalie DiFlora and Giro Maccheroni: * * * NLRB Majority Holds Bargaining Proposal Alone Does Not Constitute an Unlawful Threat Employers and unions frequently exchange aggressive, controversial, and sometimes unpopular proposals during collective bargaining. In a recent decision, Inland Waters Pollution Control, Inc., a divided National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) held that an employe more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by partner Shana French and associate Micah Fysh: * * * Canada: Ontario Court of Appeal Pulls Back from Technical Attacks on Termination Clauses At a Glance * The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld termination clauses using the phrases "at any time" and "for any reason," confirming that such language does not violate the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 when read in the context of an agreement that preserves statutory minimum e more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by shareholder Andrea M. Kirshenbaum and associate Allison Gotthold: * * * Pennsylvania Mandates Human Trafficking Awareness Training for Certain Hospitality Workers Pennsylvania recently joined a growing number of states requiring anti-human-trafficking training by hospitality employers. On July 20, 2026, Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 1286, expanding Pennsylvania's anti-human-trafficking law by requiring human-trafficking more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Making Sense of the False Claims Act * In this episode of How (in) the Health, Edo and Caroline speak with Dave Lazarus, a partner in the firm's White Collar Crime & Government Investigations practice, who specializes in False Claims Act and healthcare fraud litigation. They discuss the status of False Claims Act enforcement under the Trump Administration, and current DOJ enforcement priorities. Topics include: * The False  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: * * * MALDEF MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER MALDEF ATTORNEY AND BOARD MEMBER DRUCILLA STENDER RAMEY LOS ANGELES--MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) mourns the passing of Drucilla "Dru" Stender Ramey, a pioneering civil rights attorney, legal educator, and longtime champion of equality and opportunity. A former MALDEF attorney and member of MALDEF's Board of Directors, Ramey died on August 3, 2026, at 80. Ra more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown achieves top rankings in Managing IP's 2026 IP Stars Mayer Brown has again been recognized by Managing Intellectual Property in its 2026 IP Stars rankings, receiving honors for both individual lawyers and practice areas across the United States and key international markets. Lawyers recognized: * Copyright Star: John Mancini * Patent Stars: Jamie Beaber, Christoph Crutzen, James Ferguson, Lisa Ferri, James "Tripp" F more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown and T&C advise Ecopetrol on acquisition of controlling stake in Brava Energia Mayer Brown and Tauil & Chequer (T&C) in association with Mayer Brown advised Ecopetrol S.A. on its acquisition of a controlling stake in Brava Energia S.A., a Brazilian oil and gas company listed on B3's Novo Mercado. The transaction involved the acquisition of approximately 51% of Brava's voting share capital for an aggregate value of appr more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Advises Pantheon on $3.2 Billion Co-Investment Fund LONDON: Morgan Lewis advised Pantheon, a private markets investor, on the successful final closing of Pantheon Global Co-Investment Opportunities Fund VI (PGCO VI) and related vehicles, at $3.2 billion. This fund represents Pantheon's largest co-investment program to date. PGCO VI will invest across the non-bank financials, industrials and business more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Lawyers Named as 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars NEW YORK: BTI Consulting Group has recognized five Morgan Lewis lawyers on its 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars list, which honors client service leaders identified by corporate counsel across the United States. The annual list highlights 300 US lawyers who stand out for exceptional legal acumen, sophisticated problem-solving, and client service. T more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Represents Replimune Group On $150 Million Follow-on Offering NEW YORK AND LONDON: Morgan Lewis advised biotechnology company Replimune Group Inc. on its registered follow-on offering of 9.7 million shares of common stock and prefunded warrants to purchase 2.7 million shares of common stock. The aggregate gross proceeds to the company were approximately $150 million. Replimune is a Nasdaq-listed com more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Morgan Xu Highlights Key Trends Shaping China's Biotech Sector at CPIC 2026 * In a recent reflection post following the 2026 China Pharmaceutical Innovation Conference (CPIC), Morgan Xu, highlighted several key themes shaping the future of China's biotechnology industry. Xu pointed to the country's deepening innovation ecosystem, emphasizing the growing maturity of Chinese biotech companies, the strength of its CRDMO/CDMO infr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * NWLC Condemns Trump Rule Attacking Health Care for Trans Youth Under Medicaid and CHIP * Washington, DC - The Trump administration's Department of Health and Human Services finalized a rule today that seeks to restrict access to health care for transgender youth under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in one of the most dangerous escalations of its anti-trans agenda to date. "Once again, Donald Tru more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Ogilvy, an advertising, marketing and public relations agency, issued the following news: [Category: BizAdvertising] * * * Ogilvy Names Kappie Kopp Global Head of Communications and Welcomes Nicole Parkinson as Global Head of Marketing * NEW YORK, NY - Aug. 12, 2026 -Ogilvy today announced two key leadership appointments to strengthen its global communications and marketing capabilities. Kappie Kopp has been promoted to Global Head of Communications for The Ogilvy Group and Nicole Parkinson has joined as Global Head of more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * People Magazine Again Recognizes Alston & Bird Among Top 'Companies That Care' for 2026 For the seventh year in a row, Alston & Bird has been recognized by People magazine as a top U.S. company for its commitment to supporting employees and the communities where they work. In People's 2026 survey of "Companies That Care," Alston & Bird was recognized among the U.S. companies that best demonstrate outstanding respect, care, and concern for thei more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSrep) -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Report: Law Firms Enjoyed Strong 2nd Quarter * Large and mid-sized U.S. law firms enjoyed a strong second quarter thanks to increases in demand for their services and their billing rates, new financial figures show. Demand, measured in the number of hours lawyers worked, rose 3% over the second quarter of 2026, while billing rates increased more than 7% during that time, according to Thomson Reuters Inst more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Saul Ewing Accelerates California Growth with Addition of Veteran Real Estate Partners Charlotte Pashley and John Visconsi in Los Angeles Los Angeles - Saul Ewing LLP has expanded its Los Angeles office with the hiring of Partners Charlotte Pashley and John Visconsi, who together bring nearly 50 years of experience advising clients on commercial real estate transactions across the country. They have joined the firm's Real Estate Services G more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Adds Life Sciences Transactions Partner Jiqiang (JQ) Lin in New York * New York - Sidley is pleased to announce that Jiqiang (JQ) Lin has joined Sidley's office in New York as a partner in the firm's Life Sciences Transactions practice. Dr. Lin joins from Cooley LLP. Dr. Lin represents public and private pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and other life sciences companies on complex intellectual property-driven comm more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Advises Jefferies on the US$175 Million Upsized QIP of Belrise Industries Limited * Sidley advised Jefferies, the placement agent, on the qualified institutions placement (QIP) of shares of Belrise Industries Limited. The offering launched for Rs1,200 crore (US$120 million) and was upsized by over 40% following strong investor demand, ultimately raising Rs1,700 crore (US$175 million). The transaction builds on  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Recognized at Pro Bono SG Awards 2026 * Sidley has been recognized as a "Silver Supporter" at the Pro Bono SG Awards 2026, in recognition of the firm's support for Pro Bono SG and its work to advance access to justice in Singapore. The recognition follows Sidley's participation in Pro Bono SG's annual Just Jalan charity walkathon, where Sidley was the top fundraising international law firm. The walkathon support more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 (TNSrep) -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Strategies and liquidity options evolve as billion-dollar deals rise in Australian private M&A - HSF Kramer Report The return of the billion-dollar deal was the defining feature of the last year in private dealmaking, with a new report from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) finding the number of transactions with an enterprise value above A$1 billion more than tripled from 5% of all deals by number in 2024 to 17% in 2025.  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Texas Legal Awards Recognizes Troutman Pepper Locke's Jennifer McCoy Among 2026 Rising Stars DALLAS - Troutman Pepper Locke partner Jennifer McCoy has been named a 2026 Rising Star in the White Collar category by the Texas Legal Awards, presented by Texas Lawyer and Law.com. The honor recognizes Texas' most promising lawyers under 40, who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and skill, along with a strong commitment to pro bono and charitable ser more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * The American Lawyer Names Arnold & Porter Among Top 10 on 2026 A-List * Arnold & Porter has once again been recognized on The American Lawyer's A-List, earning the distinguished honor of being ranked No. 7 among the top 20 firms. This marks the 17th year the firm has been included on the list since its introduction in 2003. The A-List ranking is based on a combination of factors, both financial and cultural, including financial pe more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * Trump Administration, in Response to Students' Lawsuit, Agrees To Abandon Attempt To Shut Job Corps Centers * In a settlement agreement filed Monday in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in Cabrera v. Department of Labor, the Trump administration agreed to rescind its efforts to shutter 99 Job Corps centers nationwide. The settlement is a victory for the seven Job Corps students represented by Pub more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Utah homebuilder asks federal court to rein in agency power grab * Salt Lake City, Utah; August 11, 2026: Today, a Utah homebuilder filed a lawsuit challenging a federal agency's permit demand, arguing that it is based on an assertion of power Congress never granted. In a lawsuit filed through his business, Willard Land LLC, Lew Swain argues that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers exceeded its authority to regulate "n more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Weber in Casino Reports: MGM Finds a Fall Guy, Part Two * August 12, 2026 Former MGM Grand President Scott Sibella was prosecuted for failing to file a Suspicious Activity Report after a bookmaker paid a $120,000 casino marker in cash in 2018. Haynes Boone Partner Richard Weber spoke with Casino Reports about the case and why he believes Sibella was not the type of person who should have been charged with money laundering or T more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * What Every Lawyer Should Know About Insurance Coverage for Intellectual Property Risk in the Age of Gen AI By Micah E. Skidmore Companies in the technology, manufacturing, energy and research industries -those enterprises likely to have significant IP portfolios -have long understood the risks associated with enforcing and defending intellectual property ("IP") claims. With the ubiquitous utilization of generative artificial int more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Banco Multiva on its issuance of US$300 million in tier 1 capital notes * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Banco Multiva, S.A., Institucion de Banca Multiple, Grupo Financiero Multiva (Multiva), on the issuance of US$300 million of perpetual five-year callable subordinated non-preferred non-cumulative tier 1 capital notes. The notes were offered in the international markets in reliance on Rule more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises PGIM on Mexican real estate fund targeting over half a billion dollars in capital commitments * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised PGIM Real Estate, the real estate investment and financing business of PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc., on the establishment of a private real estate fund (the "PruMex VI Fund"). The PruMex VI Fund is targeting approximately US$ more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * WilmerHale Earns Its Place on The American Lawyer's 2026 A-List * WilmerHale has once again been named to The American Lawyer's A-List, the publication's annual ranking of the nation's most esteemed law firms. This year, WilmerHale ranked 6 out of 20 firms, marking its twenty-third year on the A-List and its eleventh consecutive year in the top 10. The distinction reflects the firm's enduring commitment to excellence-for its clients, i more PR