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11 Bradley Attorneys Named to 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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11 Bradley Attorneys Named to 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
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Bradley is pleased to announce that 11 of the firm's attorneys have been named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America guide for 2027. The annual guide features a who's who of top trial lawyers from the nation's best litigation firms.
The Bradley attorneys who are recognized in the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America for 20 more PR
22 Sidley Lawyers Named to 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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22 Sidley Lawyers Named to 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
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Twenty-two Sidley lawyers have been named to the 2027 Lawdragon "500 Leading Litigators in America" guide. The annual listing recognizes leading U.S. litigators across a broad range of practices, including commercial litigation, appellate, antitrust, intellectual property, product liability, white collar and investigations, class actions, and more PR
57 RECOMMENDED TO PRACTICE LAW IN WYOMING (10)
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Sept. 12 -- The Wyoming State Bar issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026:
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57 RECOMMENDED TO PRACTICE LAW IN WYOMING
CHEYENNE - The Wyoming State Bar today announced that 57 people have been recommended for admission to practice law in Wyoming.
PLEASE NOTE: The list below reflects those applicants who have satisfied ALL requirements for admission. The Wyoming Supreme Court and the Wyoming State Bar cannot release results until ALL requirements are met (i.e. MPRE scores received, Character & Fitness check more PR
6 Nutter Lawyers Selected to The 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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6 Nutter Lawyers Selected to The 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
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Six Nutter attorneys have been named to The 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America. The annual guide recognizes top practitioners who excel at the art of advocacy before juries, judges, and other decision makers on behalf of their clients.
The Nutter honorees earned recognition in the following categories:
* Sarah Kelly, Comme more PR
AAJ Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of Trial Lawyers Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The American Association for Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026:
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AAJ Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of Trial Lawyers Care
WASHINGTON, DC--Today, the American Association for Justice(R) (AAJ(R)) commemorates the 25th anniversary of Trial Lawyers Care(R) (TLC), the largest, most successful pro bono project in United States jurisprudence.
In 2001, AAJ (then ATLA(R)) leaders and members brought a proposal to Congress to create a federal victim compensation fund for those injured during more PR
ACLU of Illinois Responds on 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attack on U.S. (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 12 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois issued the following news release:
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ACLU of Illinois Responds on 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attack on U.S.
September 11, 2026
CHICAGO - This morning, the United States is marking the 25th anniversary of the Al-Qaeda led attacks on the United States, attacks that struck New York City, the Pentagon and rural Pennsylvania. The attacks ushered in a host of measures - often in rapid fashion - that curtailed or threatened basic civil liberties, in hope of guarding ag more PR
AG's Office Says It Lacks Authority to Investigate Choice Lanes Contract (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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AG's Office Says It Lacks Authority to Investigate Choice Lanes Contract
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Tennessee House Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. John Ray Clemmons, D-Nashville, has requested that the state attorney general's office investigate the state's bidding and awarding process for its planned toll lanes along a segment of Interstate 24, the Nashville Post reports.
Attorney General (AG) Jonathan Skrmetti's office says it lacks aut more PR
Akin Advises Kuwait International Bank on $500 Million Sukuk Issuance (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akin Advises Kuwait International Bank on $500 Million Sukuk Issuance
(Dubai) - Akin's Dubai capital markets team advised Kuwait International Bank K.S.C.P. (KIB) on its issuance of US$500 million senior unsecured trust certificates due 2031. The certificates were issued through KIB Sukuk Limited under KIB's US$1.5 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme.
The transaction builds on Akin's role advising KIB on the establishment of the Programme and fu more PR
American Center for Law & Justice: 25 Years Later - May We Never Forget (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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25 Years Later: May We Never Forget
By Logan Sekulow
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where we tragically lost 2,977 Americans.
We still celebrate the bravery of the first responders and heroes who performed admirably in the aftermath. We remember those who ran toward the danger while everyone else was, understandably, trying to get away.
We rememb more PR
American Center for Law & Justice: Senator Fetterman Shifts Red (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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Senator Fetterman Shifts Red
By Logan Sekulow
Senator John Fetterman (PA) made a surprise appearance in a video at the GOP's midterm convention to introduce Senator Dave McCormick (PA). Fetterman, currently a Democrat, also promised to "work with President Trump" to increase steel production in Pennsylvania.
As reported by Fox News:
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., delivered a surprise video message at the GOP midterm convention Wednesday night, pr more PR
Appeals Court Maintains Preliminary Injunction Blocking U.S. Postal Service from Enforcing Key Parts of New Rule to Restrict Mail Ballots (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news:
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Appeals Court Maintains Preliminary Injunction Blocking U.S. Postal Service from Enforcing Key Parts of New Rule to Restrict Mail Ballots
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U.S. Supreme Court will also consider the Trump administration's request to stay the injunction
The First Circuit Court of Appeals today kept in place through the Nov. 3 election a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing key parts of a new rule more PR
Appeals Court Maintains Preliminary Injunction Blocking U.S. Postal Service from Enforcing Key Parts of New Rule to Restrict Mail Ballots (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release:
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Appeals Court Maintains Preliminary Injunction Blocking U.S. Postal Service from Enforcing Key Parts of New Rule to Restrict Mail Ballots
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Contact
Michelle Boykins (202) 296-2300, ext. 0144 mboykins@advancingjustice-aajc.org
Sofia Costas scostas@advancingjustice-aajc.org
U.S. Supreme Court will also consider the Trump administration's request to stay the injunction
BOSTON - The First Circuit Court of Appeals toda more PR
Ashurst Perkins Coie advises on PS207.6 million takeover of Eleco plc (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ashurst Perkins Coie, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ashurst Perkins Coie advises on PS207.6 million takeover of Eleco plc
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Global law firm Ashurst Perkins Coie is advising Rothschild & Co, as financial adviser to Avocet Bidco Limited, a newly formed company which will be indirectly wholly-owned by funds managed and/or advised by Accel-KKR on the approximately PS207.6 million takeover of Eleco plc.
Eleco is a specialist international provider of software and related s more PR
Carroll County to Weigh Judge's Pay, Full-Time Status (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Carroll County to Weigh Judge's Pay, Full-Time Status
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The Carroll County Legislative Body will meet Sept. 14 to consider six resolutions, led by a measure asking the Tennessee General Assembly to address the compensation and full-time status of the county's General Sessions Court judge.
The McKenzie Banner reports that request comes as Carroll County approaches the population threshold for reclassification fro more PR
Cobb featured in Land to Lots Podcast (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Cobb featured in Land to Lots(tm) Podcast
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Taft Phoenix Partner Tyler M. Cobb was featured in Episode 109 of the Land to Lots(tm) podcast hosted by Carter T. Froelich. The episode details Cobb's career in public finance and his role in introducing the recent State Affordability Infrastructure District, or SAID, framework in Arizona under House Bill 2999. This is episode one of a two-part series.
Learn more about the episode, vis more PR
Commercial Dispute Resolution | Quarterly Focus: Self-disclosure in the new age of DOJ declinations (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Commercial Dispute Resolution | Quarterly Focus: Self-disclosure in the new age of DOJ declinations
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In an article for Commercial Dispute Resolution, Global White Collar and Investigations Practice Chair Joel Cohen discussed the US Department of Justice's expanded Corporate Enforcement Policy and its use of declinations to encourage corporate self-disclosure.
Joel noted that recent declinations provide tangible evidence that more PR
Davis Polk wins three awards at 2026 Asia Legal Awards (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Davis Polk wins three awards at 2026 Asia Legal Awards
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Davis Polk was honored with three awards at the 2026 Asia Legal Awards, presented by Law.com International. The awards recognize the most significant transactions, cases and legal work shaping the industry across Asia, spotlighting the firms, teams and individuals leading the way.
Partner and co-head of Asia (excluding Japan) Li He was named "IPO Lawyer of the Year." T more PR
Dentons Advises Kommunalkredit on the Euros50.6 Million Refinancing of the 60 MW Ruginoasa Wind Farm in Romania (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons advises Kommunalkredit on the Euros50.6 million refinancing of the 60 MW Ruginoasa wind farm in Romania
Bucharest--Global law firm Dentons has advised Kommunalkredit Austria AG on the Euros50,630,000 refinancing of the 60 MW Ruginoasa onshore wind farm, owned and operated by DRI, the EU renewables arm of DTEK, in Iasi County, Romania.
The refinancing will help fund the project's transition from construction-stage to operational-stage through an extended fa more PR
Dentons Wins Finance Deal of the Year at Asia Legal Awards 2026 for Groundbreaking Philippine Asset-backed Financing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons wins Finance Deal of the Year at Asia Legal Awards 2026 for groundbreaking Philippine asset-backed financing
Dentons is pleased to announce that the Atome Financial Philippine Cross-Border Asset-Backed Deal has been named Finance Deal of the Year at Law.com International's Asia Legal Awards 2026.
The award-winning transaction broke new ground as the Philippines' first cross-border structured finance transaction involving the issuance of US dollar-denominat more PR
Dentons Wins Two Major Awards at Infra Global Awards 2025 MENA (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons wins two major awards at Infra Global Awards 2025 MENA
Dubai--Dentons has received two awards at the Infra Global Awards 2025 (previously IJ Global Awards), recognising the firm's role in two landmark renewable energy projects across the MENA region:
* Solar Deal of the Year, MENA - Al Masa'a and Al Henakiyah-2 Solar Plants, Saudi Arabia
Dentons advised a consortium led by EDF Power Solutions and SPIC Huanghe Hydropower Development Co., Ltd., in partnersh more PR
Faegre Drinker Issues Insight: IRS Proposes Regulations Ending Tax-Exempt Status for Private Schools With Race-Based Policies (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 12 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following insight:
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IRS Proposes Regulations Ending Tax-Exempt Status for Private Schools with Race-Based Policies
Nonprofits outside the education sector should also monitor developments.
At a Glance
* On September 4, 2026, the IRS published proposed regulations providing that any private school maintaining a policy that discriminates on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin, regardless of intent, is ineligible for tax-exempt more PR
Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Proof of Citizenship Check Laws, Risking Disenfranchisement of Thousands of Eligible Voters Ahead of November Midterm Elections (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release:
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Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Proof of Citizenship Check Laws, Risking Disenfranchisement of Thousands of Eligible Voters Ahead of November Midterm Elections
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INDIANA -A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by four nonpartisan organizations - League of Women Voters of Indiana, Common Cause Indiana, Hoosier Asian American Power, and Exodus Refugee Immigration - seeking to halt enforc more PR
Federal Judge Dismisses Nashville Reporter's Petition Over ICE Detention (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Federal Judge Dismisses Nashville Reporter's Petition Over ICE Detention
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U.S. District Judge Eli Richardson on Wednesday dismissed a petition by Nashville news reporter Estefany Rodriguez alleging that her detention by federal immigration agents earlier this year was unconstitutional retaliation for her reporting on immigration raids, the Tennessee Lookout reports.
Rodriguez was arrested by U.S. Immigration an more PR
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: School is in Session - How Your Business Can Comply With Child Labor Rules This Fall (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 12 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Sept. 11, 2026:
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School is in Session: How Your Business Can Comply With Child Labor Rules This Fall
It's back to school time, ushering in a busy season for many hospitality and retail businesses and placing more restrictions on when certain teenagers can work. Since many teenagers have more flexibility during breaks, it's important for employers to review and potentially revise work schedules for minors that stay onboard after summer. Here's ever more PR
Goodwin Advises Alpha Wave on Investment in Moonwalk Biosciences' $70M Series B Financing Round (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Goodwin Advises Alpha Wave on Investment in Moonwalk Biosciences' $70M Series B Financing Round
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The Life Sciences, Technology, Healthcare, and Investment Funds and Capital teams advised Alpha Wave Ventures ("Alpha Wave") on its investment in Moonwalk Biosciences, Inc., ("Moonwalk Biosciences") in connection with its $70 million Series B financing round. The round was led by Alpha Wave and YK Bioventures, with participa more PR
Goodwin Advises Miro on $1.35 Billion Acquisition Agreement by Bending Spoons (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Goodwin Advises Miro on $1.35 Billion Acquisition Agreement by Bending Spoons
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The Technology team advised Miro on its definitive agreement to be acquired by Bending Spoons S.p.A. (NASDAQ: BSP) at an enterprise value of $1.355 billion. Together with Miro's net cash, the transaction implies an equity value of approximately $1.79 billion. Under the terms of the all-cash transaction, Bending Spoons will acquire 100% of Mir more PR
Greenberg Traurig Advised Polkomtel on the Amendment to the Service Agreement with Towerlink Poland (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Advised Polkomtel on the Amendment to the Service Agreement with Towerlink Poland
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WARSAW - 11 September 2026 - Greenberg Traurig advised Polkomtel sp. z o.o. in connection with the amendment to the Master Services Agreement of 8 July 2021 concluded with Towerlink Poland sp. z o.o. (a Cellnex group company) as well as the order for passive, emission and transmission services to be provided by Towerl more PR
Greenberg Traurig Advises Premier Energy on LNG Procurement Financing Facility (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Advises Premier Energy on LNG Procurement Financing Facility
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LONDON - Sept. 11, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised Premier Energy in connection with a trade and commodities finance facility supporting its liquefied natural gas (LNG) procurement activities.
Premier Energy entered into the facility with French financial services firm Natixis, securing a letter of guarantee of up t more PR
Greenberg Traurig Advises Ryman Hospitality Properties on $1.38B Grande Lakes Orlando Resort Acquisition (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Advises Ryman Hospitality Properties on $1.38B Grande Lakes Orlando Resort Acquisition
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sept. 11, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) (Ryman), a lodging real estate investment trust (REIT), in its acquisition of the fee simple interest in Grande Lakes Orlando Resort for approximately $1.38 billion. The transactio more PR
Greenberg Traurig's Entertainment & Media Practice Congratulates Clients Recognized with CMA Awards Nominations (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Entertainment & Media Practice Congratulates Clients Recognized with CMA Awards Nominations
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ATLANTA - Sept. 10, 2026 -Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Entertainment & Media Practice congratulates its clients on their nominations for the 60th annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, taking place Nov. 18.
"These nominations recognize excellence across every facet of the music industry, from artistry more PR
Greenberg Traurig's Jonathan Bing, John Mascialino, Edward Wallace Named to City & State's 2026 Manhattan Power 100 List (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Jonathan Bing, John Mascialino, Edward Wallace Named to City & State's 2026 Manhattan Power 100 List
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NEW YORK - Sept. 10, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Jonathan L. Bing, John L. Mascialino, and Edward C. Wallace were named to City & State's 2026 Manhattan Power 100 list.
According to City & State, the Manhattan Power 100 highlights "the Manhattanites who are true power brokers more PR
Greenberg Traurig's Raquel Lord, Ian Marx, Clarissa Gomez Recognized in 2026 New Jersey Legal Awards (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Raquel Lord, Ian Marx, Clarissa Gomez Recognized in 2026 New Jersey Legal Awards
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Sept. 11, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Raquel S. Lord, Ian S. Marx, and Clarissa A. Gomez have been recognized in the 2026 New Jersey Legal Awards.
According to the New Jersey Law Journal, the New Jersey Legal Awards recognize "the trailblazers, innovators, and dedicated profe more PR
Groups Sue Trump Admin for 2025 Immigration Raid of Cato, NY Factory (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release:
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Groups Sue Trump Admin for 2025 Immigration Raid of Cato, NY Factory
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In a military-style raid, federal immigration authorities ripped workers from their families, violated their rights, and called immigrants animals
Body Camera Footage of the Raid Available Here. Spanish Version of Press Release is Below.
NEW YORK - Today the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), Worker Justice Center of New York (WJCNY), and Paul Tuck more PR
Hillary Campbell and Lauren Smyth Quoted in Law360 on Gen Z Women Redefining Success in Law (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Hillary Campbell and Lauren Smyth Quoted in Law360 on Gen Z Women Redefining Success in Law
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Bradley attorneys Hillary Campbell and Lauren Smyth were quoted in Law360 in an article examining how Gen Z women attorneys are increasingly unwilling to define success solely through BigLaw prestige, high compensation or partnership.
Campbell points out that young women may still aspire to BigLaw partnership, but they want the a more PR
Immigrant Legal Resource Center: 25 Years Since 9/11 Changed Immigration Policy (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release:
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25 Years Since 9/11 Changed Immigration Policy
(San Francisco, CA) -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) reflects on the impact of the September 11th attacks for the last 25 years. We continue to mourn the senseless and tragic loss of thousands of lives that day, including many immigrants who were part of the fabric that made the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center function in the first place. We continue t more PR
Jackson Walker Congratulates 33 Attorneys Named Among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America for 2027 (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Jackson Walker Congratulates 33 Attorneys Named Among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America for 2027
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 33 attorneys to Lawdragon's 2027 list of the 500 leading litigators in America.
Launched in 2005, Lawdragon is a legal media company that produces news, editorial features, and a variety of guides to the nation's top legal professionals.
This is Lawdragon's fifth edition of its leading liti more PR
Judge's Final Ruling Lets DA Dunn Stay in Office (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Judge's Final Ruling Lets DA Dunn Stay in Office
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Circuit Court Judge James Gass ruled this week that District Attorney (DA) Jimmy Dunn can remain in office despite his plan to retire because that retirement was not officially completed.
The ruling follows a temporary ruling allowing Dunn to remain in office and resolves a backlog in local courts as dockets were paused last week pending the opinion. Dunn is fac more PR
Kevin Conroy Discusses Utilities' Critical Role in Massachusetts Energy Policy (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Kevin Conroy Discusses Utilities' Critical Role in Massachusetts Energy Policy
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Kevin Conroy, partner and co-chair of the firm's State Attorneys General group, was quoted in CommonWealth Beacon discussing the role utilities play in shaping Massachusetts energy policy amid ongoing debates over energy affordability, utility regulation, and the state's clean energy transition. Conroy highlighted the essential role utility compa more PR
Lawdragon Names 21 Alston & Bird Attorneys to Its '500 Leading Litigators in America' for 2027 (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 12 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Lawdragon Names 21 Alston & Bird Attorneys to Its '500 Leading Litigators in America' for 2027
Twenty-one Alston & Bird attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of Lawdragon's "500 Leading Litigators in America." This annual list recognizes lawyers who demonstrate exceptional skill in their established litigation practice and participate in cutting-edge litigation.
Alston & Bird lawyers receiving this recognition are:
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Lawdragon Recognizes 32 Bracewell Lawyers Among 2027 Leading Litigators in America (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 12 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Lawdragon Recognizes 32 Bracewell Lawyers Among 2027 Leading Litigators in America
HOUSTON - Lawdragon recognized Bracewell LLP as a top litigation firm across various practices, naming 32 of the firm's lawyers to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America guide. The recognition highlights Bracewell's leadership in appellate, banking, commercial, energy, government enforcement, healthcare, intellectual property and technology, securities and more PR
LDF Applauds Advocates for Successfully Blocking Use of Discriminatory Congressional Map in Missouri Midterm Elections (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news:
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LDF Applauds Advocates for Successfully Blocking Use of Discriminatory Congressional Map in Missouri Midterm Elections
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Today, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a request by Missouri voting rights advocates to block an order from a federal judge that would have allowed Missouri to use a racially discriminatory map that was passed last year. With this order, Missouri's previous 2022 congressional map will be used for the mi more PR
Littler Issues Commentary: New York City Opens the Nation's First Office of Worker Power to Support Labor Organizing and Workplace Rights (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Sept. 11, 2026, by shareholder Adriana Foreman and associates Grecia Veronica Santos and Jerry Zhang:
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New York City Opens the Nation's First Office of Worker Power to Support Labor Organizing and Workplace Rights
On Labor Day, September 7, 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced an executive order establishing the Mayor's Office of Worker Power (MOWP), which his administration describes as the nation's first city office dedic more PR
Littler: Policy Week in Review - September 11, 2026 (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news wrap-up entitled "Policy Week in Review - September 11, 2026":
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Policy Week in Review - September 11, 2026
Congressional and Administrative News
At a Glance
The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace.
By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin
House Subcommittee to Hold Oversig more PR
LMG Life Sciences Americas Recognizes Arnold & Porter's Life Sciences Capabilities with Two Awards (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, posted the following news:
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LMG Life Sciences Americas Recognizes Arnold & Porter's Life Sciences Capabilities with Two Awards
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The 2026 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards recognized Arnold & Porter's life sciences capabilities with two awards at its annual ceremony on September 10, 2026.
Partner Eva Temkin was named FDA Litigation & Enforcement Attorney of the Year, recognizing her work advising life sciences clients on complex FDA regulatory and enforcem more PR
MALDEF, THEDREAM.US, AND PRESIDENTS' ALLIANCE REACT TO LATEST FOUR DOJ LAWSUITS AGAINST STATE TUITION EQUITY POLICIES (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026:
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MALDEF, THEDREAM.US, AND PRESIDENTS' ALLIANCE REACT TO LATEST FOUR DOJ LAWSUITS AGAINST STATE TUITION EQUITY POLICIES
Washington, DC - Yesterday afternoon, the U.S. Department of Justice announced its latest lawsuits against states' tuition equity policies for Dreamers, with new complaints against Arkansas, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, and Utah bringing the total to 25 such lawsuits filed in the past t more PR
MALDEF: JUDGE GRANTS PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS-ACTION SETTLEMENT IN DISCRIMINATORY-LENDING LAWSUIT (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release:
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JUDGE GRANTS PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS-ACTION SETTLEMENT IN DISCRIMINATORY-LENDING LAWSUIT
PHOENIX-- A federal judge has granted preliminary approval of a class-action settlement between OneAZ Credit Union and recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and other immigrants who allege they were denied loans and financial services based on their immigration status rather than their ability to repay.
MALDE more PR
Mayer Brown Adds Ashton and Bates to Leading Capital Markets Practice (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 12 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news on Sept. 11, 2026:
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Mayer Brown Adds Ashton and Bates to Leading Capital Markets Practice
London - Mayer Brown today announced that Scott Ashton has joined the firm as a partner and Brian Bates has joined as senior counsel in its Capital Markets practice. Both will be based in the London office.
Scott and Brian focus on cross-border securities offerings, representing issuers and placement agents in connection with a variety of capital markets transactions more PR
Morgan Lewis Partner Lesli Ligorner Named Employment Lawyer of the Year at 2026 Asia Legal Awards (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Lewis Partner Lesli Ligorner Named Employment Lawyer of the Year at 2026 Asia Legal Awards
BEIJING and TOKYO: Partner Lesli Ligorner has been named Employment Lawyer of the Year as part of the 2026 Asia Legal Awards. Hosted by Law.com International, the awards celebrate the significant transactions, cases, and legal work shaping Asia's legal industry.
Lesli, who leads the firm's labor and employment practice in mainland China, w more PR
NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, 57 Co-signers Issue Letter to American Bar Association Council Chair Hart (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSletter) -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following letter with 57 co-signers to the American Bar Association Council Chair Melissa Hart:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 1, 2026
Hon. Melissa Hart
Council Chair
Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
American Bar Association
1050 Connecticut Ave. N.W.
Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20036
Submitted via email
RE: Proposed Revisions to American Bar Association Standard 206
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Nashville Airport to Be Renamed in Honor of Dolly Parton (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Nashville Airport to Be Renamed in Honor of Dolly Parton
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The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority Board of Commissioners on Friday voted unanimously to begin the process of renaming Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton, the Tennessean reports.
The vote authorizes airport President and CEO Doug Kreulen to begin working with Parton's family on implementing the change, although the airport more PR
New Lawyer Mental Health Study Shows Escalating Burnout, Risky Alcohol Use (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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New Lawyer Mental Health Study Shows Escalating Burnout, Risky Alcohol Use
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The American Bar Association (ABA), through its Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs (CoLAP) and Krill Strategies, has released a new nationwide study on lawyer mental health and burnout.
The review -the largest study of lawyer mental health and well-being ever conducted -updates a 10-year-old benchmark and reveals substantial distr more PR
Parties File Joint Request to Dismiss Supreme Court Immigration Detention Case (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release:
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Parties File Joint Request to Dismiss Supreme Court Immigration Detention Case
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Second Circuit ruling requiring due process protections for prolonged detention will remain in place
WASHINGTON -Today, both parties in Genalo v. G.M. filed a joint stipulation asking the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss the case as moot following a pardon granted by New York Governor Hochul that eliminated the basis for Mr. G.M.'s deportation and d more PR
Pascal and Guerrero in Latinvex: Global Capability Centers in Latin America (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Pascal and Guerrero in Latinvex: Global Capability Centers in Latin America
By Larry B. Pascal, Sergio Guerrero
Global Capability Centers are becoming a key driver of innovation and growth for multinational companies seeking access to specialized talent, advanced technology capabilities and operational efficiency.
In an article for Latinvex, Haynes Boone Partner Larry Pascal and Associate Sergio Guerrero explore why Mexico and Col more PR
Paul Hastings Advises H.I.G. Capital on Its Investment in Click Here Digital (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Paul Hastings Advises H.I.G. Capital on Its Investment in Click Here Digital
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Paul Hastings LLP advised leading alternative investment firm H.I.G. Capital on its affiliate's investment in Click Here Digital, a technology-enabled digital marketing agency serving customers in the automotive, legal and government end markets.
Global Corporate Department co-chair Amit Mehta and partner Kelly Padgett led the Paul Hastings t more PR
Paul Hastings Advises Harness on Its Acquisition of DeepSource (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Paul Hastings Advises Harness on Its Acquisition of DeepSource
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Paul Hastings LLP advised Harness, an AI software delivery platform company, on its acquisition of DeepSource, an agentic code review and code security company.
M&A Partner Ian Engstrand led the Paul Hastings team, which also included partners David Ambler, Alex Farr, Sarah Gagan and Dan Stellenberg and associates Mike Feblowitz and Trenton Rawdan.
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Pittsburgh Business Times Spotlights Dinsmore's Jill Rice (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Pittsburgh Business Times Spotlights Dinsmore's Jill Rice
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In a series profiling Morgantown, West Virginia, and leaders in the community, the Pittsburgh Business Times highlights Office Managing Partner Jill Cranston Rice, her career and Dinsmore's involvement in the community.
Professionals chosen for the Leading Morgantown series range from the heads of West Virginia University and WVU Medicine, to real estate more PR
Reflections from New Voices institute alumni: Myesha Phukan (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news:
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Reflections from New Voices institute alumni: Myesha Phukan
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Twenty-five high school students from 15 states learned how to lead their states' fights for student press freedom as part of the Student Press Law Center's seventh annual New Voices Student Leaders Institute this summer. Learn more about what they learned here.
The institute's message was clear: Student voices can pass the New Voices laws needed to protect studen more PR
Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Bowen Darling (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news:
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Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Bowen Darling
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Twenty-five high school students from 15 states learned how to lead their states' fights for student press freedom as part of the Student Press Law Center's seventh annual New Voices Student Leaders Institute this summer. Learn more about what they learned here.
The institute's message was clear: Student voices can pass the New Voices laws needed to protect student more PR
Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Emma Alves (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news:
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Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Emma Alves
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Twenty-five high school students from 15 states learned how to lead their states' fights for student press freedom as part of the Student Press Law Center's seventh annual New Voices Student Leaders Institute this summer. Learn more about what they learned here.
The institute's message was clear: Student voices can pass the New Voices laws needed to protect students' more PR
Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Mira Thakkar (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news:
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Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Mira Thakkar
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Twenty-five high school students from 15 states learned how to lead their states' fights for student press freedom as part of the Student Press Law Center's seventh annual New Voices Student Leaders Institute this summer. Learn more about what they learned here.
The institute's message was clear: Student voices can pass the New Voices laws needed to protect students more PR
Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Sriram Chiripurapu (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news:
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Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Sriram Chiripurapu
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Twenty-five high school students from 15 states learned how to lead their states' fights for student press freedom as part of the Student Press Law Center's seventh annual New Voices Student Leaders Institute this summer. Learn more about what they learned here.
The institute's message was clear: Student voices can pass the New Voices laws needed to protect st more PR
Ropes & Gray Advises Platinum Equity on Agreement to Sell De Wave Group (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 12 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Advises Platinum Equity on Agreement to Sell De Wave Group
Ropes & Gray has advised global investment firm Platinum Equity on the signing of a definitive agreement to sell De Wave Group ("De Wave"), a leading provider of integrated marine interior and technical systems solutions for the cruise and yacht industries. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close by the end of 2026.
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Schrodinger Announces Licensing and Collaboration Agreement with Tectora Therapeutics (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Schrodinger Announces Licensing and Collaboration Agreement with Tectora Therapeutics
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Schrodinger, Inc. (Nasdaq: SDGR) announced the formation of Tectora, a new biotechnology company it co-founded with New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and RA Capital Management, focused on developing innovative therapies for immunology and inflammation. Tectora concurrently closed a $55 million Series A investment from NEA and RA Capital.
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Seven Hausfeld partners recognized in Lexology Index's Thought Leaders USA guide (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hausfeld, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Seven Hausfeld partners recognized in Lexology Index's Thought Leaders USA guide
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Hausfeld is pleased to announce that seven of the firm's partners have been recognized as Thought Leaders in Lexology Index's Thought Leaders USA guide, in the Competition - Plaintiff category.
The Hausfeld lawyers named are:
* Michael D. Hausfeld
* Megan E. Jones
* Christopher L. Lebsock
* Michael P. Lehmann
* James J. Pizzirusso*
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Sidley Represents Verily Health in Investment from NVIDIA (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Sidley Represents Verily Health in Investment from NVIDIA
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Sidley represented Verily Health Inc., a data platform and technology company focused on artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled precision health solutions, in connection with new investments from NVIDIA and existing investor CU Healthcare Innovation Fund II, LP.
Verily's current investors include Alphabet Inc., Series X Capital, UCHealth, and others.
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Sidley Wins Seven Honors at the 2026 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Sidley Wins Seven Honors at the 2026 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards
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Sidley received seven honors at the 2026 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards, including three "Firm of the Year" awards, three individual recognitions, and a "Patent Impact Case of the Year" award. The annual awards celebrate the law firms and lawyers at the forefront of the life sciences industry, recognizing excellence across a range of complex le more PR
Special Judge Appointed in Sugarmon Vandalism Case (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Special Judge Appointed in Sugarmon Vandalism Case
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Retired Judge Mark Ward has been appointed special judge in the campaign-sign vandalism case involving Shelby County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon, the Daily Memphian reports.
The recusal of current General Sessions Criminal Court judges and county prosecutors was anticipated by Judge Karen Massey during Sugarmon's first hearing on the charges in August. Ward's more PR
SPLC institute trains students to lead press freedom fights (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news:
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SPLC institute trains students to lead press freedom fights
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Twenty-five high school students from 15 states logged into the Student Press Law Center's New Voices Student Leaders Institute this summer expecting to learn about press freedom, but they say they took away so much more.
After two weeks of training and collaborating with their peers, they're now equipped with the leadership skills, advocacy strategies and confid more PR
TBA YLD Visits Memphis Law (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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TBA YLD Visits Memphis Law
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The TBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) continued its annual law school visits with a stop at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. Memphis Law student liaison Hayley Crossley invited a panel of TBA YLD leaders to share their professional experiences with students and offer insight into the benefits of getting involved with the TBA early in their careers.
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Three Davis Polk matters named "Impact Deal of the Year" at 2026 Life Sciences Americas Awards (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Three Davis Polk matters named "Impact Deal of the Year" at 2026 Life Sciences Americas Awards
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Three Davis Polk matters were awarded "Impact Deal of the Year - United States" at the 2026 Life Sciences Americas Awards. The awards celebrate successes in the life sciences industry and honor the leading law firms and attorneys in the space.
The firm was recognized for its role on the following deals:
* Impact Deal of the Yea more PR
Virginia State Bar: Sara M. Gaborik Receives the Angela E. Roberts Advocate for Public Defense Award (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news:
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September 11, 2026
Sara M. Gaborik Receives the Angela E. Roberts Advocate for Public Defense Award
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Sara M. Gaborik has been awarded the 2026 Angela E. Roberts Advocate for Public Defense Award.
The award is an annual honor, established in 2025, to recognize exemplary members of the legal community who have worked and advocated throughout their career to improve the state of public defense in Virginia, both in and outside the courtroom. This award hi more PR
White & Case advises bank syndicate on debut convertible bond issuance by Deutsche Borse with a total nominal amount of EUR600 million (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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White & Case advises bank syndicate on debut convertible bond issuance by Deutsche Borse with a total nominal amount of EUR600 million
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Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the bank syndicate on the inaugural issuance of a senior unsecured convertible bond by Deutsche Borse Aktiengesellschaft.
The convertible bond has a total nominal amount of EUR600 million, matures on September 16, 2031, and has a fixed coupon of 0 more PR
White & Case advises Sonnedix on US$1.3 billion landmark refinancing in Chile (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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White & Case advises Sonnedix on US$1.3 billion landmark refinancing in Chile
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Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Sonnedix, a global renewable energy company with 12GW of total capacity, on its US$1.3 billion landmark refinancing transaction in Chile.
The transaction will accelerate Sonnedix Chile's renewable energy development pipeline in the country, including its energy storage and hybrid projects.
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White & Case advises the Office of Energy Dominance Financing on US$1.917 billion in loans for Iowa nuclear power plant (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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White & Case advises the Office of Energy Dominance Financing on US$1.917 billion in loans for Iowa nuclear power plant
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Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the US Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) under the DOE's Title XVII Energy Financing Program on the signing of a landmark loan facility of up to US$1.9 billion for NextEra's Duane Arnold Energy Center, a 615 MW nuclear power more PR
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