ALAMOSA, Colorado, Aug. 26 -- Adams State University issued the following news: * * * Kole Kelley '16, a leader in agriculture, named Exceptional New Alumnus Article by Julie Waecther Someone with Kole Kelley's college achievements was bound to become an honored alumnus of Adams State University. He earned 2016 Business Graduate of the Year and Agribusiness Graduate of the Year. Completing a B.S. in business administration with an agricultural business emphasis and a minor in ecnomics, he also made the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference's  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- American University issued the following news: * * * AUWCL Welcomes New Faculty By Brice Helms A remarkable group of distinguished scholars and practitioners brings their expertise to inspire and empower the next generation of legal professionals. * Danielle Burs Director, Community Economic and Equity Development Clinic Danielle Burs returns to AUWCL, where she earned her J.D., to lead the Community Economic and Equity Development Clinic. She joins from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she served a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47211) on Aug. 17, 2026, entitled "Criminal Justice Data: Human Trafficking" by domestic security specialist Kristin Finklea: * * * SUMMARY Human traffickers exploit vulnerable individuals for commercial sex and forced labor in a variety of legal and illegal industries, both across the United States and around the world. While some estimates of the incidence of human trafficking exist, comprehensive data on human trafficking within the Unite more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Recognized in Multiple Categories of The National Law Journal's 2026 D.C. Legal Awards * WASHINGTON, D.C., August 24, 2026-Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a finalist in two categories for The National Law Journal's 2026 D.C. Legal Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements by law firms and legal professionals in the Washington, D.C., legal community. Duane Mor more PR

ELON, North Carolina, Aug. 25 -- Elon University posted the following news release: * * * Elon Law Review's 2026 Symposium to examine immigration law changes Attorneys, scholars and advocates will examine asylum, immigration policy, family immigration and other issues during "A Changing Landscape: Immigration Law in the 21st Century" on Sept. 25 at Elon Law's downtown Greensboro campus. As immigration law evolves amid shifting policies and legal challenges, area lawyers, scholars and the public will hear insights from experts on the nation' more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU human rights expert explains why labor trafficking often hides in plain sight * It can happen in fields, restaurants, hotels and construction sites -a type of human trafficking often hiding in plain sight and receiving far less media coverage. Labor trafficking is a human rights violation in which individuals are forced to perform labor or services through force, fraud or coercion. The National Human Trafficking Hotline identifies examples includ more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Adds Miami Labor & Employment Shareholder Anne Martinez * MIAMI - Aug. 25, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. continues to invest in the growth of its Miami office with the addition of Shareholder Anne E. Martinez, strengthening the firm's Labor & Employment capabilities in one of the nation's fastest-growing business markets. Martinez joins Greenberg Traurig from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ian P. Faria Quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Growing Wave of Mold-Related Lawsuits Against Home Builders * Bradley attorney Ian P. Faria was quoted in The Wall Street Journal, arguing that some mold claims go beyond what the evidence can support and are contributing to rising housing costs. Faria pushed back on lawsuits that, in his view, may attribute broad or questionable health problems to mold without a strong con more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 25 (TNSjou) -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * Families bear hidden costs of finding safety Australian parents navigating the family courts amid family violence face substantial legal, health and security costs, with new research finding the average expenditure per parent is more than $41,000 a year. - Led by La Trobe University, the research sheds light on a largely overlooked question in response to family violence: what does it cost families to become safe? Published in the Journa more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 25 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Notables | September 2026 * #Stetson-Hatcher School of Business Astrid Loretta Ayala, Ph.D., associate professor of economics and finance, presented the article "Score-driven Markov-switching models of scale and shape parameters: an application to the Indian stock market" at the International Conference on Empirical Economics at Penn State Altoona held on Aug. 1. The article is co-authored with Szabolcs Blazsek, Ph.D., professor of economics,  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Named a Finalist in Five Categories and Earns Rising Star Honor at 2026 D.C. Legal Awards * Sidley has been named a finalist in five categories at the 2026 D.C. Legal Awards, including "Law Firm of the Year," one of the program's top honors. The firm was also shortlisted for "Litigation Department of the Year, Specialty: Products Liability" and "Crisis Management and Government Oversight." Partners Kristin Graha more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Fund for American Studies issued the following news on Aug. 25, 2026: * * * TFAS to Honor Jan Crawford and Neil Cavuto at Journalism Forum + Awards Dinner The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) will honor veteran journalists Neil Cavuto and Jan Crawford at its 33rd Annual TFAS Journalism Forum + Awards Dinner on Nov. 10, 2026, in New York City. The event will also celebrate 10 emerging journalists selected for TFAS's Robert Novak and Joseph Rago Fellowship programs. TFAS will present Neil Cavuto with the Thomas L. P more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 25 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Two IU McKinney Alumnae to be Honored by Butler University * The Honorable Jane Magnus-Stinson, J.D. '83, and Stephen Key, J.D. '94, will be honored by Butler University for their commitment to their undergraduate alma mater and their communities. The ceremonies will take place during Butler's annual homecoming festivities on September 18. Judge Magnus-Stinson will receive the Butler Medal. She began her career in civil  more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Law Alumni Society Announces New Officers and Board Members The U of A School of Law proudly announces the new Law Alumni Society officers and board members for the 2026-27 academic year. Board members are selected to serve a three-year term, and officers are nominated by board members to serve one-year terms. Collectively, the Law Alumni Society sponsors six awards that highlight alumni for their service and contributions to the law school and leg more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * 'Virginia at 250' symposium on Sept. 1 features two former governors and leading political analysts The free VCU event will explore leadership, democracy and the state's continuing role in American history. By Pam Cox As America commemorates its 250th anniversary this year, Virginia Commonwealth University's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs and the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences will bring together distinguished more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Wiley Rein, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Wiley Again Recognized as a NLJ Litigation Department of the Year Finalist * Wiley's Litigation Practice has been named a 2026 finalist for Litigation Department of the Year in the "General Litigation" category by The National Law Journal. This is the second consecutive year Wiley has been shortlisted for this prestigious award. The practice, which is consistently ranked by Chambers USA and The Legal 500 US, was shortlisted for  more PR