AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: BiLaw/Legal] -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 'The Best Lawyers in America' Features 359 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2027 Edition, Including 12 "Lawyers of the Year" and 122 "Ones to Watch" * The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 359 Jackson Walker attorneys across 82 specialty practice areas in its 2027 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 122 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer revie more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 31 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, 15 Practices Recognized in Chambers Latin America 2027 Guide * NEW YORK - Thirty-one attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig are recognized in the Chambers Latin America 2027 Guide. Fifteen of the firm's practice areas were also recognized. Chambers is a U.K.-based publisher of annual guides in several global markets and one of the world's leading providers of legal rankings, r more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Tonkon Torp, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * 41 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Included in 2027 Best Lawyers in America * Forty-one Tonkon Torp lawyers representing 36 practice areas have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America(r) 2027. Thirty-nine of the attorneys have been previously named to the peer-review list, and most have been listed for more than 10 years. Business partner Rachel Atchison has been newly included in Best Lawyers in America for her work i more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Wiley Rein, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * 82 Wiley Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2027 * The Best Lawyers in America, in its 2027 edition, has recognized 82 Wiley attorneys - including 19 "Ones to Watch" - among the top legal talent in Washington, DC. Additionally, Michael E. Toner, co-chair of the Election Law & Government Ethics Practice, was named DC's "Lawyer of the Year" for Government Relations Practice. Corporate * Christine E. Connelly - Fran more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 18 -- A and O Shearman, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * A&O Shearman advises M&G on strategic CLO platform joint venture with Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan A&O Shearman has advised M&G Investments (M&G) on its long-term joint venture with Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (Ontario Teachers') to support the scaling of M&G's European CLO platform, Margay. Pursuant to the joint venture, Ontario Teachers' will provide up to EUR200 million investment capacity for future M&G Margay CLO issuances. The investment sup more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 21 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news: * * * ABA and TEDLaw partner to reimagine professional development for the legal profession The American Bar Association and TEDLaw are partnering to explore a first-of-its-kind immersive professional development experience designed to help lawyers build the human capabilities that will become increasingly important as the legal profession navigates rapid technological and societal change. The inaugural ABA + TEDLaw founding cohort event, which will launc more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts posted the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * ACLU, Americans United-Backed Quincy Residents Win Injunction Blocking Religious Statues Unanimous ruling affirms the trial court's determination that installation of 10-foot-tall statues of St. Michael and St. Florian likely violates state constitution's religious neutrality provision - In a landmark ruling, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today unanimously upheld a preliminary injunction more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following news release: * * * Federal judge rules Virginia may no longer deny registration for hundreds of thousands of disenfranchised voters A federal judge issued a new order this week in King v. Youngkin, a class action lawsuit filed by ACLU of Virginia, Protect Democracy, and WilmerHale, explicitly ruling that Virginians with convictions for all but 11 specific felonies should be able to register to vote, paving the way for hundreds of thousands of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Advancement Project, a non-profit that develops community-based solutions based on legal analysis and public education campaigns, issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Advancement Project Rejects Dept. Of Ed's Letter on School Discipline Policies In response to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR)'s Dear Colleague Letter related to school discipline policies and disparate impact discrimination, issued on August 18, Adaku Onyeka-Crawford, Director of the Opportunity to more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akin Advises Kennedy Lewis on Financing for The Greenbrier Joint Venture (New York) - Akin advised Kennedy Lewis Investment Management (Kennedy Lewis) in connection with a loan provided to The Greenbrier and a joint venture between Kennedy Lewis and The Justice Family Group designed to support the long-term vision for The Greenbrier. The Akin team was led by corporate practice co-head Zachary Wittenberg and finance partner Heather Waters Borthwick and in more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Allison Anderson Recognized as a Rising Star by Law360 * Partner Allison Anderson has been named a 2026 Rising Star by Law360, an annual recognition that highlights individuals under 40 whose accomplishments and leadership distinguish them among the legal profession's top emerging talent. Anderson was recognized in the Employment category. The profile highlighted some of Anderson's recent and career accomplishments, commentin more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 18 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Alston & Bird Earns Broad Recognition in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 For the fifteenth consecutive year, Alston & Bird has been recognized as a global leader in patent law by Intellectual Asset Management in its annual IAM Patent 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Professionals. In addition to Alston & Bird's 22 individually ranked lawyers, the firm earned four practice rankings across the United States. Ranked practices: * Georgia: Firms (Prosecuti more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 18 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Alston & Bird Named a 2026 'Top Workplace' by Axios Alston & Bird has again been recognized by Axios as one of Atlanta's top five employers. The firm earned the No. 2 spot among 79 large companies with 500 or more employees in Atlanta. This is the fifteenth year the firm has been recognized and the thirteenth year it has appeared among the survey's top five. The survey was conducted by Axios in partnership with Energage, an employment researc more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Bombshell Evidence Revealed in Comey's "86 47" Post New evidence has been released in the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey over his "86 47" post about President Trump. Just two minutes before the post, Comey's wife reportedly texted him a definition of "86" meaning "to get rid of." Now the DOJ argues there is "no serious dispute" the post could be interpreted as a threat against Presid more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * The American Lawyer and Law360 Cover Barnes & Thornburg's Pickup of 12-Lawyer Healthcare Team * The American Lawyer and Law360 reported that Barnes & Thornburg added a 12-lawyer healthcare team to its Raleigh office. In an interview with both publications, partners John Lawrence and Kelsey Jernigan, who lead the team, discussed why they made the move and what they bring to the firm. "We were incredibly impr more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Ami Wynne Named a Crain's Chicago Business Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting & Law CHICAGO: Morgan Lewis partner Ami Wynne has been named by Crain's Chicago Business as a 2026 Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting & Law. The recognition honors Chicago-area professionals whose work contributes to their organizations, client service, and the civic community. Ami was previously recognized by Crain's as a more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Thornburg Sets New Firm Record in 2027 Best Lawyers Rankings * Best Lawyers in America(r) has named 534 Barnes & Thornburg lawyers in its 2027 edition, marking the largest class of honorees in firm history. Attorneys were recognized in 92 practices, reflecting bench strength across the firm's 26-office network. Among this year's honorees, 333 attorneys were named to the national Best Lawyers in Amer more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hausfeld, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Best Lawyers 2027 recognizes 14 Hausfeld lawyers across the US * Best Lawyers released their United States 2027 rankings and Hausfeld has once again been recognized in both the Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America rankings across multiple areas of law. Hausfeld's 2027 Best Lawyers rankings include: The Best Lawyers 2027 San Francisco, CA * Arthur N. Bailey Jr.* -Litigation: Antitrust (since 2027) * Megan E. Jones -A more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Best Lawyers in the USA 2027 * International law firm BCLP has been recognized in the 2027 edition of the Best Lawyers in America guide, a well-regarded publication that honors the top legal talent across the United States. This year, the firm achieved placements for 190 lawyers across 16 offices, with 5 lawyers recognized as "Lawyers of the Year," 161 lawyers recognized as "Best Lawyers," and 24 lawyers recogni more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Best Lawyers Names 240+ Dinsmore Attorneys to 2027 List * More than 240 Dinsmore attorneys were recognized as Best Lawyers or Ones to Watch in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America(r). Additionally, 15 attorneys from the Firm's national footprint were named "Lawyer of the Year." Only one lawyer per practice area earns the distinction in a metropolitan region. Honors are based on reviews by their peers in  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Best Lawyers Recognizes 161 Thompson Hine Lawyers * Thompson Hine LLP is pleased to announce that 161 of the firm's lawyers are recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America(r). Lawyers are selected based on votes received in a survey of their peers in their specific practice areas. The Thompson Hine lawyers recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America are: Atlanta John C. Allerding W more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Venable, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Best Lawyers Recognizes Venable Attorneys on Its 2027 Edition of Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America, and Ones to Watch Lists * Washington, DC (Aug. 20, 2026) - Venable LLP announced today that more than 230 of its attorneys have been named to Best Lawyers 2027 lists, including Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers Award, and Ones to Watch. Lawyer of the Year #Baltimore, MD * Jonathan D. Eisner * James J. Hanks, Jr. * Chr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Chambers Latin America 2027 Recognizes Arnold & Porter Practices, Lawyers * Chambers Latin America 2027 highlighted Arnold & Porter as a "Leading Firm" in three practice areas and recognized six lawyers as "Leading Individuals." The annual guide ranks law firms and individuals based on independent research conducted by Chambers researchers. Chambers Latin America covers 19 jurisdictions that span Mexico, Central America, and the C more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Chambers Latin America Recognizes 36 Holland & Knight Attorneys in 2027 Guide * MIAMI (August 20, 2026) - Holland & Knight has been recognized with 36 individual attorney rankings in the 2027 edition of Chambers Latin America. The rankings span several practice areas in the guide's Latin America-wide, Mexico, Colombia and Cuba sections. The following attorneys were ranked among Latin America's best advisors: Interna more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Chambers Names Hunton Among Top Firms in the 2027 Latin America Guide * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the 2027 edition of the Chambers Latin America Guide. The guide ranks the top law firms and lawyers working across Latin America. The following practices are ranked in the 2027 guide: * Banking and Finance - International Counsel * Corporate M&A - International Coun more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update: * * * Colorado's AI Act --Attacked, Delayed, and Now Amended--Part II: What You Need to Do Authors: Jason M. Schwent , Lauren M. Williams In this series, we are discussing the Colorado AI Act (the "Act") as amended and as set to take effect on January 1, 2027. In the last article, we discussed who and what the Act covered. In this article, we'll dive into what those covered by the Act must do to comply. The Act regulates the use of so-called "automa more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Crain's names two Nixon Peabody attorneys among 'Notable Leaders in Law' * Chicago, IL, & New York, NY. Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to announce that partners Elizabeth Baio and Aaron Yowell have been named among the 2026 "Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law" by Crain's regional publications. Chicago-based Intellectual Property partner Ela was recognized by Crain's Chicago Business, while Crain's New York Bus more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * D.C. Circuit Upholds PFAS Superfund Designations, Raising Liability Considerations for Manufacturers * Manufacturers that have used, processed, discharged, disposed of, or otherwise handled per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) should take note of a significant federal appellate decision affirming the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's authority to regulate certain PFAS under the federal Superfund law. On August 18, the U more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advises CVC and Prudential Financial in a PS2 Billion Strategic Partnership with Standard Life * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised CVC Capital Partners ("CVC") and Prudential Financial Inc. ("PFI"), as well as acting as the lead legal advisor to the consortium, in a strategic partnership with Standard Life plc ("Standard Life") to expand Standard Life's Pension Risk Transfer business to support schemes across a bro more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Partner Catherine Amirfar Named "Litigator of the Year" Finalist by The American Lawyer * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP partner Catherine Amirfar, Co-Chair of the firm's International Dispute Resolution Group and the Public International Law practice, has been named a finalist for Litigator of the Year by The American Lawyer. The 2026 Industry Awards will take place on November 12, 2026. The recognition follows a series o more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dentons advises on the sale of Fulfillment by FHB Group to euShipments.com Bratislava--Global law firm Dentons has advised the sellers on the successful sale of Fulfillment by FHB Group, one of Slovakia's leading fulfillment and logistics providers, to euShipments.com, a 70%-owned subsidiary of Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post). Founded in 2008, FHB Group offers end-to-end logistics solutions to e-commerce businesses, including storage, order fulfillment, cro more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 21 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 20, 2026, by partner Roger A. Maldonado: * * * Earned Wage Access Regulatory Update: Federal Legislation Advances as States Continue to Act H.R. 9330, the Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act, plus states' legislation and regulation At a Glance * The Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act is not yet law and could change as it moves through Congress, but its advancement reflects increased federal attention to est more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Firm advises management team of H&MV Engineering on long-term funding transaction * Squire Patton Boggs has advised the management team of H&MV Engineering, a global provider of specialist high-voltage engineering and critical power infrastructure services, on the recent transaction to establish a continuation vehicle of approximately EUR750 million, led by existing investor Exponent, valuing the business at EUR1.4bn. Th more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Firm advises Phoenix Equity Partners on investment in Medmark in Ireland * Squire Patton Boggs has advised Phoenix Equity Partners on its investment in Medmark Occupational Healthcare, Ireland's largest and most established occupational healthcare provider. The investment, which is subject to standard regulatory approvals, will support the company's next phase of growth and innovation. The team advising Phoenix was led ac more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * FBI and NCAA Team Up Against Exploitation Targeting Student-Athletes: 5 Steps for Your School With NIL and marketing deals becoming more common for student-athletes, the FBI and NCAA want schools to educate student-athletes on how to protect themselves from financial or sexual exploitation. In an August 10 joint public statement, both institutions warned about cyber-enabled schemes targeting student-athletes, particularly those whos more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Massachusetts Employers Have New Notice Obligations for ICE I-9 Inspections: 5 Steps to Take Now Massachusetts employers must now notify employees within 48 hours after receiving an ICE Notice of Inspection concerning I-9 forms or other employment records. Governor Healey signed the PROTECT Act on August 5, and it took effect immediately. We'll tell you what you need to know about the new requirement, plus five steps to consider tak more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Spoiler Alert: How To Manage NDA Breaches In The Entertainment Industry Nothing is more frustrating than when a member of a project leaks key details about an upcoming film, game release, album, talent decision, or other major production. And if those moves violate a non-disclosure agreement, they create an actionable situation for your legal team. What should you do when talent or employees violate an NDA and how can you mitigat more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * FOIA Request Seeks Records Related to Pentagon Review of Women in Ground Combat Roles * Today, the National Women's Law Center (NWLC), the American Civil Liberties Union's Women's Rights Project (WRP), and the Service Women's Action Network (SWAN) filed a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) seeking records from the Department of Defense (DoD) regarding its decision to undertake formal review of the "effective more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advised EPP on the EUR 106 Million Refinancing of Four M1 Shopping Centres in Poland * WARSAW - 20 August 2026 - Greenberg Traurig advised EPP in connection with the EUR 106 million refinancing of four M1 shopping centres located in Bytom, Czestochowa, Poznan and Radom. The financing was provided in equal parts by Absa Corporate and Investment Banking and Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking. Ned more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents NVI in Barracuda Specialty Services Acquisition * NEW YORK - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented NVI, LLC, a portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners, in connection with its acquisition of Barracuda Specialty Services, LLC, a provider of inspection and rope access services in the Gulf Coast region. NVI, based in Gray, Louisiana, is a national provider of testing, inspe more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Shortlisted for 5 IFLR Middle East Awards 2026 * DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig has been shortlisted for five 2026 IFLR Middle East Awards. The awards ceremony will be held Oct. 8 at the Address Sky View Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Greenberg Traurig is shortlisted in the following categories: * Debt & Equity-Linked Deal of the Year: Kuwait Finance Ho more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Jaret L. Davis and Antonio Pena Recognized in Inaugural 2026 Miami Titan 100 Awards * MIAMI - Aug. 19, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Senior Vice President and Miami Co-Managing Shareholder Jaret L. Davis and Latin America Practice Co-Chair Antonio Pena have been selected for the 2026 Miami Titan 100 Awards' inaugural class. The Titan 100 recognizes Miami's Top 100 CEOs and C-level executives who a more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 21 -- Justice Action Center posted the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Group Seeks to Restore Protections for Schools, Churches and Hospitals From ICE Lawyers, educators, and activists spoke with members of the press today ( recording here ) about how ICE has impacted school communities. They also shared updates on the case of PCUN v. Mullin , which seeks to protect our schools, churches, and hospitals from ICE. Justice Action Center, Innovation Law Lab, National Education Association and Americ more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: Law/Legal -- Haitian Bridge Alliance, a grassroots community organization that advocates for fair and humane immigration policies and provides migrants and immigrants with humanitarian, legal and social services, issued the following news release: * * * HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE RAISES ALARM OVER NEW BIA RULING THAT COULD TRIGGER THREE- AND TEN-YEAR IMMIGRATION BARS FOR ADVANCE PAROLE TRAVELERS * AUGUST 19, 2026 Contact: info@haitianbridge.org, Paige Censale, pcensale@haitianbridge.org SAN DIEGO, CA -The Hait more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 21 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Hanson Bridgett Attorneys Named in 2027 Edition of Best Lawyers in America Hanson Bridgett is proud to announce that 20 attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers, with 13 attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America(R) and 6 individuals named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch(R) in America. Best Lawyers recognition is determined through a peer review methodology, reflecting the evaluations of leading attorneys  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Secures Favorable Ruling in Multistate Coverage Dispute A team of Haynes Boone insurance recovery litigators secured a key victory for policyholder client Almatis Inc., successfully defeating an insurer's motion for judgment on the pleadings in an insurance coverage dispute involving statute-of-limitations and choice-of-law issues. Following oral argument in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkans more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Secures Major Church Autonomy Victory for Gateway Church in Dallas Court of Appeals * Haynes Boone earned a significant First Amendment victory for Gateway Church with the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas holding that the ecclesiastical abstention doctrine bars claims against the Church and its elders arising from the church's response to allegations of misconduct by its former pastor, Robert Morris. In a 21-page  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Represents TRS Services in Its Sale to Allied Power Group * NEW YORK (August 20, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented TRS Services, a portfolio company of Battle Investment Group, in its sale to Allied Power Group (APG), a leading independent service provider for power generation equipment supporting a broad range of gas and steam turbines and generators. The transaction was announced on August 19. T more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland and Knight Advises Bladex on 125 Million Syndicated Loan * NEW YORK (August 20, 2026) - Holland & Knight advised Bladex Inc., (Bladex) as sole lead arranger and bookrunner on a $125 million syndicated loan granted to Southern Energy S.A. (SESA). The development of this project represents a milestone for Argentina's energy matrix by facilitating the monetization, liquefaction, and export of gas from Vaca Muert more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Advises TDOT on Landmark $9.2B I-24 Project, America's Largest Interstate Choice Lanes Project * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP congratulates the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) on reaching a major milestone in the $9.2 billion I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes project, following the selection of DriveTN as TDOT's private-sector partner. Hunton is advising TDOT on the project, which will be America's largest interst more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Wiley Rein, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * ITC Makes Affirmative Final Determination in Landmark Trade Case on Hardwood and Decorative Plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam * Washington, DC -In a victory for U.S. manufacturers of hardwood and decorative plywood (HDP), the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) made a unanimous affirmative final determination finding that the U.S. HDP industry has been materially injured by dumped and subsidized imports of HDP from more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Judge Finds 'Ghost Guns' Regulations Unconstitutional * A federal judge in Texas ruled Monday that a Biden administration-era rule regulating untraceable "ghost guns" is unconstitutional, The Hill reports. U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor held that the 2022 measure, which required that self-assembled guns be treated like any other firearm, conflicts with the nation's "historical tradition" of personal gunsmithing more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Judicial Watch Asks Federal Court to Order Federal Reserve to Release Grand Jury Subpoenas Judicial Watch announced today that it asked the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to order the Federal Reserve to release two grand jury subpoenas issued in connection with a criminal investigation involving Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the Federal Reserve's headquarters. Judicial Watch filed a more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Integrity on Acquisition of Visionary * Kirkland & Ellis advised Integrity, LLC, a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, on the acquisition of Visionary, an Atlanta, Georgia-based financial services organization specializing in life insurance and annuities for individuals and families, and led by Akki Roopani. The acqu more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF and 15 Other Civil and Human Rights Legal Organizations Urge the American Bar Association to Maintain Law School Standards Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility * Today, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and fifteen other civil and human rights legal organizations issued a letter to the Council Chair of the American Bar Association's (ABA) of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, urg more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Lee Discusses State's Potential Nuclear Energy Future * Gov. Bill Lee discussed Tennessee's potential role in the nation's nuclear energy future during his final remarks to the Nashville Rotary Club, the Nashville Post reports. The U.S. Department of Energy recently selected Tennessee as one of five finalists to host a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, a potential federal-state partnership that Lee said could  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 21 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 20, 2026, by special counsel George Michael Thompson: * * * Update on Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador and Ukraine U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced updates to the expiration of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) related to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for both El Salvador and Ukraine. At present, TPS for El Salvador is set to terminate on Sept. 9, 2026, and the termination date fo more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 21 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Littler Shareholder Bradford J. Kelley Nominated to Serve as Federal District Judge in Louisiana Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, congratulates Bradford J. Kelley on his nomination by President Donald J. Trump to serve as a judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. "Brad's nomination is a testament to his impressive legal career and longstanding commitment  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Recognizes Morgan Lewis Partner Jonathan Albano BOSTON: Morgan Lewis partner Jonathan Albano has been named to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's Hall of Fame, a distinction awarded to Massachusetts lawyers in recognition of a lifetime of achievement, leadership, and service to the legal profession. Inductees are selected based on their career accomplishments, contributions to the develop more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Matt Rosenthal Named a Young Lawyer of the Year Finalist by The American Lawyer * Cahill partner Matt Rosenthal has been named a finalist in the Young Lawyer of the Year (Corporate) category of the American Lawyer Industry Awards, hosted by Law.com and The American Lawyer. Matt represents major financial firms and banks in capital markets transactions, leveraged buyouts, project financings, and asset-based and direct lendin more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Bolsters Commercial Litigation Prowess With Jeff Golimowski and Jeremy Baker Partners Bring Deep Experience in Post-Acquisition Disputes, Construction Litigation and Government Contracts - McGuireWoods continues to grow its market-leading commercial litigation capabilities with the arrival of partners Jeff Golimowski and Jeremy Baker, who bring significant, trial-tested experience in post-acquisition disputes, construction litigat more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney Gil Topaz Joins Fredrikson * Attorney Gil Topaz has joined Fredrikson's Mergers & Acquisitions Group in the Minneapolis office. Topaz helps clients navigate mergers and acquisitions, series financing rounds, general corporate governance matters, executive compensation agreements and general commercial contracting. His goal is to always bring practical, business-first legal support to more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Meta Faces Federal Trial Over Social Media Addiction * A federal trial against Meta Platforms began Tuesday in Oakland, California, with attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey accusing the company of designing Facebook and Instagram to encourage addictive use among young people and misleading the public about the risks, NPR reports. The states allege Meta used features such as infini more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Michael Scott Discusses Florida Expansion and AI-Driven Billing in Law360 Q&A * In a Law360 Q&A, "Nutter Leader Eyes Fla. Growth, AI-Driven Billing Shift," Michael Scott, Nutter's co-managing partner, discussed the firm's continued growth following its expansion in New York City, California, and Hawaii, as well as its adoption of artificial intelligence. Michael noted that "we recognized the landscape was changing in Bosto more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * More Than 850 Holland & Knight Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for 2027 * MIAMI (August 20, 2026) - Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that 852 of the Firm's attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America guide for 2027. Among those attorneys, 36 were named as "Lawyers of the Year." In addition, 251 attorneys were named "Ones to Watch" in their respect more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: BizAdvertising] -- Ogilvy, an advertising, marketing and public relations agency, issued the following news: * * * Ogilvy Consulting Recognized on World's Best Management Consulting Firms List by Forbes for 5th Year in a Row * Ogilvy Consulting is proud to announce that it has earned a spot on Forbes' list of World's Best Management Consulting Firms, making it five consecutive years that Ogilvy Consulting has been recognized. This achievement underscores Ogilvy Consulting's consistent results in creating transfo more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Cribl on Its Acquisition of Radiant Security's Technology Assets * Paul Hastings LLP advised Cribl, an AI platform for telemetry, on its acquisition of the technology assets from Radiant Security. This is Cribl's second security technology acquisition this year, following its acquisition of CardinalOps in July, on which Paul Hastings also advised. M&A partner Ian Engstrand led the Paul Hastings team more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 21 -- Parliamentarians for Global Action issued the following news: * * * PGA Legislators Turn Shared Values into Legislative Action at WorldPride 2026 Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), in collaboration with its partners the Global Equality Caucus, the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute and the Council for Global Equality, supported the participation of legislators from 32 countries, from all regions, at WorldPride Amsterdam 2026. Board members from Seychelles, Zimbabwe and Belize shared insight on political leadership at the Hu more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 21 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Advises Chengdu Sefon Software on HK$200 Million Acquisition of Controlling Stake in SG Group Holdings and the Related General Offer Pillsbury advised Chengdu Sefon Software Co., Ltd., a Chinese technology company, in connection with its acquisition, through its wholly owned Hong Kong acquisition vehicle Hong Kong Weiye Software Co., Limited, of a 74.91% stake in SG Group Holdings Limited at a consideration of approximately HK$200 million. SG Gro more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Advised Genstar Capital on Acquisition of Oncourse Home Solutions Ropes & Gray represented Genstar Capital in its agreement to acquire Oncourse Home Solutions, a provider of home infrastructure warranties, from Apax Partners. The transaction was announced on Aug. 19. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 1992, Oncourse protects the critical home infrastructure that homeowners rely on, including water, sewer, gas, and electric more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Represented TSG Consumer in Acquisition of Majority Stake in Saltair Ropes & Gray represented TSG Consumer in its definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Saltair, a Los Angeles-based body care brand. The transaction was announced on July 30. Founded in 1986, TSG Consumer is a leading consumer-focused private equity firm with approximately $14 billion in assets under management. Financial terms of the transaction were no more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Stone Point Capital in Acquisition of Ever.Ag's Risk Management Business * Sidley represented Stone Point Capital in its acquisition of the risk management business of global agri-food technology leader Ever.Ag. Ever.Ag's Risk Management business provides agricultural producers, processors, cooperatives, manufacturers, and other businesses with integrated insurance, advisory, and derivatives brokerage  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Six Duane Morris Partners Recognized by Best Lawyers as "Lawyer of the Year" for 2027 * PHILADELPHIA, August 20, 2026-Six Duane Morris LLP attorneys have been named by Best Lawyers as "Lawyers of the Year" for 2027. Lawyers are selected based on peer-review assessments conducted annually by Best Lawyers. Randy D. Gordon: Litigation - Antitrust, Dallas/Fort Worth Karen Chuang Kline: Trademark Law, Fort Lauderda more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 21 (TNSletter) -- Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following letter with six organizations to North Carolina National Forest Supervisor James Melonas and Grandfather District Ranger Nick Larson. * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 13, 2026 James Melonas Forest Supervisor National Forests in North Carolina 160 Zillicoa St., Suite A Asheville, NC 28801 james.melonas@usda.gov - Nick Larson District Ranger Grandfather Ranger District Pisgah National Forest 109 E. Lawing Drive Nebo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * State Street Issues $500 Million of Series L Preferred Stock * On August 12, 2026, State Street Corporation (State Street) announced the closing of its public offering of 500,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/100th ownership interest in a share of its 6.350% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series L, without par value per share, with a liquidation preference of $100,000 per share. The offering priced  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Statement Condemning the U.S. Government's Campaign to Dismantle the International Criminal Court * The New York City Bar Association ("City Bar") deplores the sweeping campaign announced by the United States government to "dismantle" the International Criminal Court ("ICC" or "Court"). The campaign against the ICC is a campaign against international criminal justice. It is neither authorized by Congress nor consistent with  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Steptoe Helps Secure Federal Court Injunction Blocking HUD Suspension of LAHSA and Protecting Critical Homelessness Funding for Los Angeles (Los Angeles) - Steptoe LLP was part of the legal team that secured a preliminary injunction preventing the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from suspending the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), preserving critical homelessness funding and services across the Los Angeles region. Steptoe more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * TALS to Host EJU 2026 Next Week, Present Annual Access to Justice Awards * The Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (TALS) will host its annual Equal Justice University (EJU) Aug. 26-28 in Murfreesboro. The event brings together lawyers, advocates, social workers and other stakeholders for programming, networking and award presentations. This year's event, co-sponsored by the TBA, will explore access to justice u more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Taylor Gooch Named to the Daily Journal's 2026 Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers List * The Daily Journal has named Partner Taylor Gooch to its 2026 Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers list, which recognizes California attorneys under the age of 40 for their achievements, leadership and contributions to the legal profession. Gooch is a partner in WilmerHale's Intellectual Property Litigation Practice, where he represents leading technology companies in compl more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * The Best Lawyers in America 2027 Recognizes 221 Hunton Attorneys * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that 190 attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America(c) 2027 as Best Lawyers. Additionally, 31 attorneys were named "Ones to Watch" in their respective fields. Among these recognized attorneys, eight were named "Lawyer of the Year," a recognition awarded to individual attorneys with the highes more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Title VI and School Discipline: The Dear Colleague Letter and New Investigations * Key Takeaways: * On August 18, 2026, the Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague Letter outlining its arguments against disparate-impact liability under Title VI and directing schools to stop considering race in connection with student discipline in order to comply with federal anti-discrimination law. * Alongside the guidance, the D more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Trigg in Bloomberg Law: New Food Additive Oversight Rule Stokes Fears of FDA Backlog * A new FDA proposal would change how companies notify the agency about food ingredients they determine are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). The proposed rule would also establish new timelines for the FDA to review GRAS notices, raising questions about whether the agency has the resources to handle the expected increase in reviews. Haynes  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Named Finalist in Three Categories for The American Lawyer's 2026 Industry Awards * NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke has been named a finalist in three categories for The American Lawyer's 2026 Industry Awards: firm Chair Tom Cole for Managing Partner of the Year, Best Use of Technology, and Lauren Hancock Miller for Most Promising Newcomer. The awards honor outstanding achievements across the leg more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 21 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Waterfall Asset Management's Joint Venture To Acquire Four National Resources Properties for $450M Fried Frank advised Waterfall Asset Management, in a joint venture with Lincoln Property Company and Saber-Hightower, on the preferred equity and common equity investment and financings that resulted in the joint venture's acquisition of four National Resources properties for $450 million. The properties encompass more tha more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Weber in Corporate Compliance Insights: Has the CTA Saga Finally Ended? * FinCEN has finalized an interim rule narrowing the Corporate Transparency Act's reporting requirements, exempting U.S. individuals and companies from reporting their beneficial ownership information. Haynes Boone Partner Richard Weber connected with Corporate Compliance Insights to discuss the scale of the CTA rollback and the continued role of ownership t more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises lenders to Southern Renewal Partners consortium on phase one of NZ$440 million Christchurch Men's Prison Redevelopment Project * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the lenders to the Southern Renewal Partners consortium on all aspects of the project financing for phase one of the NZ$440 million Christchurch Men's Prison Redevelopment Project. "The Christchurch Men's Prison Redevelopment Project i more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * WilmerHale Lawyers Recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2027 List * Best Lawyers in America(r) has recognized 179 attorneys from WilmerHale in its 2027 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list. This accolade highlights attorneys whose noteworthy contributions are gaining significant attention within the legal community. Eligibility for this distinction requires attorneys to have practiced privately for between five and ten years. This y more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * WilmerHale Partners Recognized in IAM Strategy 300: The World's Leading IP Strategists 2027 * WilmerHale partners David Cavanaugh, Jeffrey Johnson, Joshua Stern and Annsley Ward have been recognized in the IAM Strategy 300: The World's Leading IP Strategists 2027 guide. The annual publication highlights leading practitioners who excel in developing and executing intellectual property strategies that maximize the value of IP portfolios an more PR