WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Competitive Carriers Association issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Annual Achievement Award Winners Announced at CCA Annual Convention September 16, 2026 New Orleans, LA - Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) today announced the winners of its 2026 Annual Achievement Awards onstage at the CCA Annual Convention. The awards recognize industry and community contributions from individuals, carriers, and associates in the communications service provider market. CCA's Annual Convention takes place Septem more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 15 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * AG Remarks: Antitrust Enforcement in the Era of Checks and Balances Federalism (Sept. 15, 2026) * Georgetown Antitrust Symposium Keynote (September 15, 2026) In the antitrust world, federalism is having an important moment. This moment is 50 years in the making, as the Hart Scott Rodino ("HSR") Act, passed in 1976, envisions that states will act as partners in antitrust enforcement. As the Supreme Court stated, the role of states in more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * September 15, 2026 The executive branch cannot continue its efforts to restrict voting by mail. The Supreme Court protected the right to vote. - Yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled that the government cannot proceed with the new rule it sought to implement through the Postal Service to restrict voting by mail. Alianza Americas, a network of migrant-led organizations from Lat more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 15 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark's Statement on Supreme Court Order Blocking United States Postal Service's Unlawful Mail-In Voting Rule * Attorney General Charity Clark released a statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's order yesterday that blocked a new rule by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) seeking to impose broad requirements on vote-by-mail systems just weeks before the General Election, set for November 3. Attorney General  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * Belmont Law Welcomes Three New Faculty Members * New faculty bring courtroom, military and research experience to the law school this fall Belmont University College of Law new faculty for fall 2026: Nino C. Monea, assistant professor of law; Kaleigh Ruiz, faculty fellow; and Kathryn Booth, visiting professor of law. #Professor Nino C. Monea Professor Monea joins Belmont Law as an assistant professor, teaching Criminal Procedure, Constitutional Law, N more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA Asks Supreme Court to Hear Patent Case that Involves Process to Review Weak Patents Used by Patent Trolls * Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association has joined several other trade associations, including SIIA, in an amicus brief in the case of Kahoot! v. Interstellar, asking the Supreme Court to hear this patent case that impacts companies under attack by so-called  more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 17 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * 16 September 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. President Oaks: Constitution 'Compels' Peacemaking, Protects Religious Freedom The prophet speaks at Washington National Cathedral on the eve of Constitution Day President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered a landmark address on religious freedom Wednesday at Washington National Cathedral, pointing to the United States Constitution as a key t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 * "I continue to support Ukraine as they fight to protect their country and sovereignty against a brutal Russian invasion. We can and must put economic pressure on the bad actors driving this invasion, including Putin's cronies and those supporting the Russian oil industry. This Administration has squandered many opportunities to use existing sanc more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing * September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned judicial nominees during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Durbin first questioned Judge Daniel Ballou, nominated to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, about his concerning comments inv more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.16.2026 Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned judicial nominees during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Durbin first questioned Judge Daniel Ballou, nominated to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentu more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Fifth Circuit Vacates EPA's Methylene Chloride Rule * The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's risk management rule for methylene chloride and the associated risk determination in a significant victory for Squire Patton Boggs clients East Fork Enterprises, Inc. and Epic Paint Company. In East Fork Enterprises, Inc. et al. v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, t more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 16 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news: * * * From litigation to sports law: 2L Sven Karabegovic shares his many interests within law * During his senior year at the University of Utah, where he studied political science and international studies, 2L Sven Karabegovic worked as a legislative intern for the Utah House Minority. The Utah House Minority asked him to return as an intern the summer after he graduated. Within a few months, some staffing changes occurred and he more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The George Washington University Law School posted the following news: * * * GW Law to Host Preview of the U.S. Supreme Court's 2026 October Term * GW Law faculty will provide their expertise on the key cases facing the U.S. Supreme Court in its upcoming October term on Tuesday, September 22, at the law school. Taking advantage of GW Law's prime location blocks away from the White House, U.S. Capitol Building, and the Supreme Court, the Supreme Court Preview is an annual tradition that provides students, faculty, al more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Leads Fight to Protect State & Tribal Gaming Rights, Votes Against Advancing CLARITY Act * Heinrich to introduce an amendment to protect Indian Gaming Regulatory Act & Tribal-state compacts & prohibit CFTC-registered entities from online sports betting & casino-style gaming WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement after voting against advancing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Leads 150+ Current and Former House Democrats & Republicans in Urging Supreme Court to Block Trump DHS Voter Purge Database * Washington, D.C. -For the second time in two weeks, current and former Members of the House of Representatives are challenging the Trump administration's ongoing attempt to unconstitutionally exercise control over election administration and create chaos i more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Leads 150+ Current and Former House Democrats & Republicans in Urging Supreme Court to Block Trump DHS Voter Purge Database * Washington, D.C. -For the second time in two weeks, current and former Members of the House of Representatives are challenging the Trump administration's ongoing attempt to unconstitutionally exercise control over election administration and create chaos in the upcoming midterm ele more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Sues San Jose for Unconstitutional $1600 Firearm Permit Fee September 16, 2026 Today, the Justice Department filed suit against the City of San Jose, California, and the San Jose Police Department for charging private individuals unreasonable fees to exercise their Second Amendment right to lawfully carry a firearm. At nearly $1,600 per license, the City's application fee to carry a firearm is the highest in the nation. Indee more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Continues Seattle Expansion with Premier Aviation and Product Liability Litigators Allison Kendrick and David Lassen Bring Decades of Experience to Firm's West Coast Practice September 16, 2026 McGuireWoods continues its West Coast expansion with the arrival of accomplished product liability litigators Allison Kendrick and David Lassen, who join the firm's Seattle office after concluding their service in senior legal roles at The more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Winnie Brinks Slams Jay DeBoyer for Floating Abortion Ban Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader and Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Winnie Brinks called out John James' running mate, Jay DeBoyer, for claiming he'd back a constitutional convention so Republicans could repeal Michiganders' reproductive rights. Reproductive freedoms were enshrined by voters in 2022, and Winnie Brinks made it clear that the Benson-Br more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 16 -- The Canadian Department of Justice, an arm of the Canadian government, posted the following news release: * * * Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Quebec * September 16, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Justice Canada The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application p more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 16 -- The Canadian Department of Justice, an arm of the Canadian government, posted the following news release: * * * Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Court of Appeal * September 16, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Justice Canada The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today announced the following appointment under the judicial applicat more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The Center for Reproductive Rights posted the following news release: * * * Mothers Denied Abortions Sue State of Oklahoma * #A new Center lawsuit seeks to expand abortion access for families who have received fatal fetal diagnoses. 09.16.26 (PRESS RELEASE) - Today, the Center for Reproductive Rights filed a lawsuit on behalf of two Oklahoma women denied abortions, as well as two physicians and a reproductive justice organization, seeking to expand abortion access for families facing fatal fet more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Stands With Athletes, Labor, and Civil Rights Leaders to Rally Against the So-Called Protect College Sports Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the Senate begins considering the so-called Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined college athletes, their families, labor advocates, and civil rights leaders to speak out against the legislation. Murphy pushed back against the manufactured "crisis" framing  more PR

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 16 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release: * * * PRESS BRIEFER September 16, 2026 The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc, during its session on August 26, 2026, acted on the following consolidated cases: G.R. No. 263934, Kapatiran Party (Alliance for the Common Good) et al. v. Congress of the Philippines G.R. No. 272370, Wilfredo M. Trinidad et al. v. Congress of the Philippines G.R. No. 277747, Bishop Gerardo A. Alminaza et al. v. Commission on Elections G.R. No. 279201, 1Sambayan C more PR

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 17 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release: * * * Chief Justice Gesmundo Leads Groundbreaking, Unveiling of ORCM-11 Foundation Marker September 17, 2026 Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo led the groundbreaking and foundation marker unveiling of the Office of the Regional Court Manager for the 11th Judicial Region (ORCM-JR11) on September 9, 2026, at the 12th Floor of the Landco-PDCP Corporate Centre Building, Poblacion District in Davao City. The ceremony marked another mile more PR

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 16 -- The Philippines Department of Budget and Management issued the following news release: * * * No middleman: LGUs to directly seek P58.53-B local fund; releases transparent, rules-based -- DBM September 15, 2026 Local government units themselves--not political intermediaries--will directly seek financial assistance under the proposed P58.53-billion Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) for 2027, with requests subject to established criteria, evaluation, transparency requirements, monitoring, and audit. Hous more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Introduces Landmark Reform of Judicial Conduct and Disability Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), a member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, introduced the Judicial Conduct and Disability Reform Act, the first major overhaul of the Judicial Conduct and Disability (JCDA) Act in more than 45 years and the latest since 2002.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boxing Reform Bill Heads to the Senate Floor September 16, 2026 Committee Advances Senator Sullivan's Bycatch Reduction Act, Additional Legislation, and Coast Guard Promotions WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced nine bills and Coast Guard promotions. The following actions were taken during today's Executive Session: more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hassan Pushes Postal Service to Immediately Halt Implementation of Unconstitutional Vote-by-Mail Restrictions * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, a senior member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined an effort from the Committee to push the United States Postal Service (USPS) to immediately halt implementation of President Trump's unlawful vote-by-mail executive order and rescind its recent more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Trial law expert answers questions about the Lindsay Clancy mistrial * Marian Braccia, director of Temple Law's LLM in trial advocacy program, discusses jury deadlock, the relationship between insanity and criminal responsibility in the Clancy case, and the legal questions that remain following the mistrial. Marian Braccia is a former Philadelphia assistant district attorney with more than a decade of prosecutorial experience. The murder trial of Li more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 15 -- University of Charleston posted the following news: * * * University of Charleston Announces Dave Ramsey as Chair of the Board of Trustees, Adds Five New Members * The University of Charleston Board of Trustees has elected Dave Ramsey as Chair of the University's governing board, succeeding Greg Burton, whose term as Chair concluded this summer. Ramsey has served on the University of Charleston Board of Trustees for many years and recently retired as President and CEO of Vandalia Health. Joining Rams more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy issued the following news: * * * How Political Rhetoric Shapes Public Views of the Supreme Court--and Why It Matters As the high court begins a new term next month, a UVA scholar is researching how the specific language used to explain its decisions influences public understanding. By Natalie Ermann Russell September 15, 2026 The Supreme Court often makes headlines with its rulings, but full opinions are long, dense, and often not read cover to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Asks Supreme Court to Bar Courts from Imposing Contempt Based on an Injunction's "Spirit" * "The Court should not revive the Chancellor's foot. A rule that punishes conduct the words never mention cannot be priced-only feared." -Cory Andrews, WLF General Counsel & Vice President of Litigation Click here for WLF's brief. WASHINGTON, DC-Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a  more PR