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Mayer Brown Advised Altice France on the Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the Sale of SFR to Bouygues Telecom, Free-Groupe Iliad, and Orange
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Mayer Brown advised Altice France on the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the sale of SFR to Bouygues Telecom, Free-Groupe Iliad, and Orange
Paris - Mayer Brown advised Altice France on tax and structuring aspects in connection with the signing, on June 6, 2026, of a Memorandum of Understanding with Bouygues Telecom, Free-Groupe iliad, and Orange regarding the sale of SFR.
The proposed transaction, which values the relevant assets of Altice France at Euros20.35
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CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Mayer Brown advised Altice France on the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the sale of SFR to Bouygues Telecom, Free-Groupe Iliad, and Orange
Paris - Mayer Brown advised Altice France on tax and structuring aspects in connection with the signing, on June 6, 2026, of a Memorandum of Understanding with Bouygues Telecom, Free-Groupe iliad, and Orange regarding the sale of SFR.
The proposed transaction, which values the relevant assets of Altice France at Euros20.35billion in enterprise value, subject to certain price adjustments upon completion of the transaction, is one of the largest European industrial transactions ever announced in the telecommunications sector.
This transaction is part of a major restructuring of the French telecommunications market. It involves the acquisition of SFR by a consortium comprising Bouygues Telecom, the Free-Groupe Iliad, and Orange, as well as the gradual allocation of certain SFR assets and operations among the consortium members.
A transition period is also planned to ensure the operational continuity of the affected businesses and their transfer to the various acquirers.
The completion of the transaction remains subject to several conditions, including consultation with the relevant employee representative bodies and the obtaining of the necessary regulatory approvals, particularly regarding merger control.
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Original text here: https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/news/2026/06/mayer-brown-advised-altice-france-on-the-signing-of-a-memorandum-of-understanding-regarding-the-sale-of-sfr-to-bouygues-telecom-free-groupe-iliad-and-orange
Legal 500 US Ranks Hunton Among Top Law Firms in 2026 Guide
DALLAS, Texas, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Legal 500 US Ranks Hunton Among Top Law Firms in 2026 Guide
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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP was recognized in the 2026 Legal 500 US Guide with 40 practice areas ranked nationally and 217 individual rankings for attorneys in their respective practice area. Four Hunton attorneys are listed in the Hall of Fame, 19 attorneys are ranked as Leading Partners, five as Next Generation Partners, and three as Leading Associates.
The following practices received Tier 1 recommendations:
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DALLAS, Texas, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Legal 500 US Ranks Hunton Among Top Law Firms in 2026 Guide
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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP was recognized in the 2026 Legal 500 US Guide with 40 practice areas ranked nationally and 217 individual rankings for attorneys in their respective practice area. Four Hunton attorneys are listed in the Hall of Fame, 19 attorneys are ranked as Leading Partners, five as Next Generation Partners, and three as Leading Associates.
The following practices received Tier 1 recommendations:
*Cyber Law (Including Data Privacy and Data Protection)
* Environment: Regulatory
The firm was recognized as a leading practice in the areas of:
Dispute Resolution
* General Commercial Disputes: Mid-market ($250m-500m)
* Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action: Defense - Toxic Tort
Energy
* Energy Litigation: Electric Power
* Energy Litigation: Oil and Gas
* Energy Regulation: Electric Power
* Energy Regulation: Oil and Gas
* Energy Transactions: Electric Power
* Energy Transactions: Oil and Gas - Large-cap ($500m+)
* Energy Transactions: Oil and Gas - Mid-market ($0-500m)
* Renewable/Alternative Power
Environment
* Environment: Litigation
Finance
* Capital Markets: Debt Offerings - Advice to Issuers
* Capital Markets: Debt Offerings - Advice to Underwriters
* Capital Markets: Equity Offerings - Advice to Issuers
* Capital Markets: Equity Offerings - Advice to Managers
* Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt Offerings - Advice to Issuers
* Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt Offerings - Advice to Underwriters
* Fintech
* Project Finance: Energy and Power
* Project Finance: Infrastructure and PPP
* Restructuring (Including Bankruptcy): Corporate
* Structured Finance: Securitization
Industry Focus
* Education
Insurance
* Advice to Policyholders
Intellectual Property
* Patents: Prosecution (Including Reexamination and Post-Grant Proceedings)
* Trademarks: Litigation
* Trademarks: Non-Contentious (Including Prosecution, Portfolio Management, and Licensing)
Labor and Employment
* Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation, and Retirement Plans: Design
* Immigration
* Labor and Employment Disputes (Including Collective Actions): Defense
* Labor-Management Relations
M&A/Corporate and Commercial
* M&A: Middle Market ($500m-999m)
Media, Technology and Telecoms
* Outsourcing
* Technology Transactions
Real Estate
* Real Estate - Large-cap ($500m+)
* Real Estate Finance
* Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Tax
* US Taxes: Non-Contentious
The following attorneys are listed in the Hall of Fame:
* Lorelie S. Masters - Insurance: Advice to Policyholders
* Michael O'Leary - Energy Transactions: Oil and Gas - Large-cap ($500m+) and Energy Transactions: Oil and Gas - Mid-market ($0-500m)
* Randall S. Parks - Outsourcing
* Lisa J. Sotto - Cyber Law (Including Data Privacy and Data Protection)
The following attorneys are listed as Leading Partners in their respective practices:
* Syed S. Ahmad - Insurance: Advice to Policyholders
* Shannon S. Broome - Environment: Litigation
* Brit Mohler Dufilho - Structured Finance: Securitization
* Deidre G. Duncan - Environment: Regulatory
* Andrew G. Geyer - Outsourcing
* Brett L. Gross - Real Estate Finance
* Jeffrey L. Harvey - Outsourcing
* David B. Horner - Project Finance
* Charles H. Knauss - Environment: Litigation
* Gerry Leone - Education
* Michael S. Levine - Insurance: Advice to Policyholders
* Geoffrey Lorenz - Energy Transactions: Electric Power
* John Gary Maynard - Trademarks: Non-Contentious (Including Prosecution, Portfolio Management, and Licensing)
* Kerry L. McGrath - Environment: Regulatory
* Peter K. O'Brien - Capital Markets: Debt Offerings
* Cecilia Y. Oh - Outsourcing
* Michael O'Leary - M&A: Middle Market ($500m-999m)
* John Lee Shepherd, Jr. - Energy Litigation: Electric Power
* Aaron P. Simpson - Cyber Law (Including Data Privacy and Data Protection)
The following attorneys are listed as Next Generation Partners in their respective practices:
* Andrea DeField - Insurance: Advice to Policyholders
* Christina C. Edwards - Outsourcing
* Latosha M. Ellis - Insurance: Advice to Policyholders
* Andrej Micovic - Project Finance
* Kate Saltz - Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
The following attorneys are listed as Leading Associates in their respective practices:
* Danielle Dobrusin - Cyber Law (Including Data Privacy and Data Protection)
* Clare Ellis - Environment: Litigation and Environment: Regulatory
* Ryan J. Pedraza - Project Finance
The following attorneys are recommended in the 2026 Legal 500 US Guide:
Dispute Resolution: General Commercial Disputes - Mid-market ($250m-500m)
* Ryan Clinton
* Cassandra "Sandy" C. Collins
* Eric S. Crusius
* Christopher J. Cunio
* Alexandra B. Cunningham
* Samuel A. Danon
* John J. Delionado
* Neil K. Gilman
* Shawn Hogue
* Jason J. Kim
* Elbert Lin
* Erika Maley
* Wendy C. McGraw
* Michael D. Morfey
* Ann Marie Mortimer
* Kelly Sandill
* Thomas R. Waskom
Dispute Resolution: Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action: Defense - Toxic Tort
* Joseph Blizzard
* Alexandra B. Cunningham
* Georgia L. Lucier
* Thomas W. Taylor
* Thomas R. Waskom
Energy: Energy Litigation: Electric Power
* Kevin W. Jones
* Ted J. Murphy
* Myles F. Reynolds
* John Lee Shepherd, Jr.
Energy: Energy Litigation: Oil and Gas
* Shannon S. Broome
* Ryan Clinton
* Cassandra "Sandy" C. Collins
* Deidre G. Duncan
* Georgia L. Lucier
* Kerry L. McGrath
* Michael D. Morfey
* Myles F. Reynolds
Energy: Energy Regulation: Electric Power
* Lauren Freeland
* Kevin W. Jones
* Michael J. Messonnier, Jr.
* Ted J. Murphy
* Myles F. Reynolds
* John Lee Shepherd, Jr.
* Tab R. Urbantke
Energy: Energy Regulation: Oil and Gas
* Gia V. Cribbs
* Shemin V. Proctor
* Myles F. Reynolds
* John Lee Shepherd, Jr.
Energy: Energy Transactions: Electric Power
* Douglas L. Dua
* Alexandra Hamilton
* Geoffrey Lorenz
* Jeffrey P. Schroeder
* Carl von Merz
Energy: Energy Transactions: Oil and Gas - Large-cap ($500m+)
* Michael O'Leary
* Carl von Merz
Energy: Energy Transactions: Oil and Gas - Mid-market ($0-500m)
* Philip Haines
* Jordan Hirsch
* Michael O'Leary
* Carl von Merz
Energy: Renewable/Alternative Power
* Ryan T. Ketchum
* Eric J. Nedell
* Jeffrey P. Schroeder
Environment: Environment: Litigation
* Shannon S. Broome
* Deidre G. Duncan
* Clare Ellis
* Charles H. Knauss
* Brian R. Levey
* Kerry L. McGrath
* Todd S. Mikolop
* Andrew J. Turner
* Gregory R. Wall
Environment: Environment: Regulatory
* Shannon S. Broome
* Samuel L. Brown
* E. Carter Clements
* Deidre G. Duncan
* Clare Ellis
* Alexandra Hamilton
* Charles H. Knauss
* Brian R. Levey
* Kerry L. McGrath
* Nathan R. Menard
* Andrew J. Turner
Finance: Capital Markets: Debt Offerings
* Michael F. Fitzpatrick
* Steven C. Friend
* Philip Haines
* Brendan P. Harney
* Jordan Hirsch
* Patrick Jamieson
* Adam O'Brian
* Peter K. O'Brien
* Reuben H. Pearlman
* Casey Shaw
* Robert K. Smith
* Jingyi "Alice" Yao
Finance: Capital Markets: Equity Offerings
* Michael F. Fitzpatrick
* Philip Haines
* Peter K. O'Brien
* Robert K. Smith
Finance: Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt Offerings
* Philip Haines
* Henry Havre
* Peter K. O'Brien
* Robert K. Smith
Finance: Fintech
* Erin F. Fonte
* Jarrett L. Hale
* Scott H. Kimpel
* Cecilia Y. Oh
* Lisa J. Sotto
* Peter G. Weinstock
Finance: Project Finance
* James W. Head
* David B. Horner
* Megan McLoughlin
* Andrej Micovic
* Ryan J. Pedraza
* Jeffrey P. Schroeder
Finance: Restructuring (Including Bankruptcy): Corporate
* Brandon Bell
* Tyler P. Brown
* Timothy A. (Tad) Davidson
* Philip M. Guffy
* Jason W. Harbour
* Ashley L. Harper
* Gregory Hesse
* Joseph Rovira
* Robin Russell
* J.R. Smith
Finance: Structured Finance: Securitization
* Andrew J. Blanchard
* Shannon E. Daily
* John J. Dedyo
* Brit Mohler Dufilho
* Rudene Mercer Haynes
* Thomas Y. Hiner
* Cecelia Philipps Horner
* Brent A. Lewis
* Janet Sadler McCrae
* Serena M. Mentor
* Mike Nedzbala
Industry Focus: Education
* Ryan M. Bates
* Amy Fabiano
* Brigid Harrington
* Gerry Leone
* Michael S. Levine
Insurance: Advice to Policyholders
* Syed S. Ahmad
* Walter J. Andrews
* Lawrence J. Bracken II
* Andrea DeField
* Latosha M. Ellis
* Michael S. Levine
* Lorelie S. Masters
* Koorosh "KT" Talieh
Intellectual Property: Patents: Prosecution (Including Reexamination and Post-Grant Proceedings)
* Gary A. Abelev
* Armin Ghiam
* Tyler Maddry
* John Gary Maynard
* Gregory L. Porter
* Daniel G. Shanley
* Yisun Song
Intellectual Property: Trademarks: Litigation
* Jeremy S. Boczko
* Armin Ghiam
* Tyler Maddry
* John Gary Maynard
Intellectual Property: Trademarks: Non-Contentious (Including Prosecution, Portfolio Management, and Licensing)
* Jeremy S. Boczko
* Stephen P. Demm
* Tyler Maddry
* John Gary Maynard
* Jonathan D. Reichman
Labor and Employment: Immigration
* Ian P. Band
* Farah Egal
* Brooke Hollmann
* Suzan Kern
* Adam J. Rosser
* Shaena M. Rowland
Labor and Employment: Labor and Employment Disputes (Including Collective Actions): Defense
* Emily Burkhardt Vicente
* Brett Burns
* Roland M. Juarez
* Kevin J. White
Labor and Employment: Labor-Management Relations
* Robert T. Dumbacher
* Ryan A. Glasgow
M&A/Corporate and Commercial: M&A: Middle Market ($500m-999m)
* Fernando C. Alonso
* Tammy W. Brennig
* Kevin M. Georgerian
* Michael P. Goldman
* Philip Haines
* Michael O'Leary
* Steven Patterson
Media, Technology and Telecoms: Cyber Law (Including Data Privacy and Data Protection)
* Brittany M. Bacon
* Holly A. Brady
* Danielle Dobrusin
* Michael La Marca
* Maeve Malik
* Aaron P. Simpson
* Adam H. Solomon
* Lisa J. Sotto
Media, Technology and Telecoms: Outsourcing
* Christina C. Edwards
* Andrew G. Geyer
* Jeffrey L. Harvey
* Cecilia Y. Oh
* Randall S. Parks
Media, Technology and Telecoms: Technology Transactions
* Brittany M. Bacon
* Mayme Donohue
* Jeffrey L. Harvey
* Michael La Marca
Real Estate: Real Estate - Large-cap ($500m+)
* Katy D. Carmical
* Laurie A. Grasso
* Douglas H. Hoffman
* Howard E. Schreiber
Real Estate: Real Estate Finance
* Laurie Grasso
* Brett L. Gross
* Matthew R. Halal
* Peter J. Mignone
* Douglas J. Murphy
* Howard E. Schreiber
Real Estate: Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
* George C. Howell, III
* Kate Saltz
* Kendal A. Sibley
* Robert K. Smith
Tax: US Taxes: Non-Contentious
* William B. Freeman
* Cecelia Philipps Horner
* David S. Lowman
* Robert J. McNamara
* Leslie A. Okinaka
* Kendal A. Sibley
About The Legal 500
For nearly 40 years, The Legal 500 has been analyzing the capabilities of law firms across the world, with a comprehensive research program revised and updated every year to bring the most up-to-date vision of the global legal market. The Legal 500 assesses the strengths of law firms in more than 100 countries worldwide.
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Original text here: https://www.hunton.com/news/legal-500-us-ranks-hunton-among-top-law-firms-in-2026-guide
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Recognized in Legal 500 U.S. 2026
NEW YORK, June 11 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer recognized in Legal 500 US 2026
The Legal 500 United States has ranked Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer across 21 practice categories and noted 25 lawyers in its 2026 edition. The rankings reflect the range of the firm's practices and the depth of our teams working across the US market.
The firm was ranked in the following categories:
Dispute resolution
* Appellate: courts of appeals / Appellate: supreme courts (states and federal) - Courts of Appeal
* Appellate:
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NEW YORK, June 11 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer recognized in Legal 500 US 2026
The Legal 500 United States has ranked Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer across 21 practice categories and noted 25 lawyers in its 2026 edition. The rankings reflect the range of the firm's practices and the depth of our teams working across the US market.
The firm was ranked in the following categories:
Dispute resolution
* Appellate: courts of appeals / Appellate: supreme courts (states and federal) - Courts of Appeal
* Appellate:courts of appeals / Appellate: supreme courts (states and federal) - Supreme Courts (States and Federal)
* Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense: advice to corporates
* Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense: advice to individuals
* General commercial disputes - mid-market ($250-500m)
* International arbitration
* Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: consumer products (including tobacco)
* Securities litigation: defense
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Finance
* Restructuring (including bankruptcy): corporate
* Restructuring (including bankruptcy): municipal
* Structured finance: derivatives and structured products
* Structured finance: securitization
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Labor and employment
* Employee benefits, executive compensation and retirement plans: transactional
* Immigration
* Labor and employment disputes (including collective actions)
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M&A/corporate and commercial
* M&A: middle-market ($0-250m)
* Private equity buyouts: middle-market (up to $500m)
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Media, technology and telecoms
* Advertising and marketing: litigation
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Real estate
* Land use/zoning
* Real estate - large cap ($500m+)
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Tax
* US taxes: non-contentious
The full rankings are available here.
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Original text here: https://www.hsfkramer.com/news/2026-06/hsf-kramer-recognized-in-legal-500-us-2026
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Gartner Marketing Survey Finds 84% of Companies Are Stuck in a "Brand Doom Loop"
STAMFORD, Connecticut, June 11 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Marketing Survey Finds 84% of Companies Are Stuck in a "Brand Doom Loop"
Analysts Explore How Brand Measurement Can Help CMOs Prove Brand's Impact on Enterprise Growth during Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo in Denver
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Eighty-four percent of companies are stuck in a "brand doom loop" that prevents marketing leaders from proving brand's impact on enterprise growth, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights
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STAMFORD, Connecticut, June 11 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Marketing Survey Finds 84% of Companies Are Stuck in a "Brand Doom Loop"
Analysts Explore How Brand Measurement Can Help CMOs Prove Brand's Impact on Enterprise Growth during Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo in Denver
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Eighty-four percent of companies are stuck in a "brand doom loop" that prevents marketing leaders from proving brand's impact on enterprise growth, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insightscompany.
A Gartner survey of 426 senior marketing leaders conducted from September through October 2025 found that the brand doom loop occurs when companies underinvest in brand measurement, lack confidence in the results and consequently attract even less funding.
Gartner analysts presented the findings during Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo, which took place here this week.
"Brand has long been treated as a communications asset, but it is actually a growth engine," said Julie Reeves, VP Analyst in the Gartner Marketing practice. "The challenge is that most organizations lack the measurement discipline and executive narrative needed to connect brand health to business performance. This creates a cycle where brand is undermeasured, underfunded and undervalued."
Gartner predicts that by 2028, over 80% of companies will make significant changes to their company's identity, such as mission, brand and culture, to keep pace with the impact of AI on markets. As AI accelerates commoditization and fuels disinformation, brand is one of the few remaining levers companies can use to claim a distinctive and trustworthy position in their markets.
"In an AI-driven market, brand clarity becomes even more critical," said Reeves. "CMOs have an opportunity to help their organizations define what makes them distinctive, trusted and relevant as customer expectations and competitive dynamics shift."
Brand Strategy Remains an Underused Growth Lever
Brand strategy has a measurable impact beyond marketing. Companies with a strong brand strategy are 2x more likely to exceed their growth goals, underscoring brand's role as a driver of enterprise performance.
C-suite executives appear open to elevating brand's strategic role: More than 50% want their CMO to clarify the relationship between brand and business strategy, and 43% want a clear, simple story about brand health and business performance.
"CMOs need to move beyond tracking brand metrics in isolation," said Reeves. "They must show how brand influences enterprise priorities, such as revenue, profit, customer experience, innovation and market expansion. When brand measurement becomes a dashboard for growth decisions, CMOs are better positioned to earn executive confidence and investment."
CMOs looking to escape the brand doom loop should establish regular brand health measurement, connect brand metrics to business outcomes and build a clear executive story that explains how brand contributes to growth.
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Additional Insights Available
Gartner clients can read more in the report "Strengthen Your Brand Strategy to Boost Enterprise Growth." (https://www.gartner.com/document-reader/document/7397930?ref=solrAll&refval=552643885&)
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Gartner is the World Authority on AI
Gartner is an indispensable partner to C-Level executives and technology providers as they implement AI strategies to achieve their mission-critical priorities. The independence and objectivity of Gartner insights provide clients with the confidence to make informed decisions and unlock the full potential of AI. Clients across the C-Level are using Gartner's proprietary AskGartner AI tool to determine how to leverage AI in their business. With more than 2,500 business and technology experts, 6,000 written insights, as well as more than 4,000 AI use cases and case studies, Gartner is the world authority on AI. More information can be found here.
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About Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo
Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo is taking place June 8-10 in Denver, providing marketing leaders with actionable advice about the trends, tools and emerging technologies they need to deliver business results in an AI-driven world. Gartner analysts address the biggest opportunities, challenges and priorities marketers face today, including CMO leadership, marketing strategy and customer engagement. Follow news and updates coming out of the conference on the Gartner Newsroom and on X and LinkedIn using #GartnerMKTG.
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About Gartner for Marketers
Gartner for Marketers provides the objective, expert advice, and proven tools that CMOs and other marketing leaders need to seize the right opportunities with clarity and confidence, and to stay ahead of the trends that matter. With in-depth research and analysis, Gartner for Marketers helps you focus on the opportunities with the greatest potential to deliver results. More information on Gartner for Marketers is available online at www.gartner.com/marketing. Follow news and updates from the Gartner Marketing practice on X and LinkedIn using #GartnerMKTG. Members of the media can find additional information and insights in the Gartner Marketing Newsroom.
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Original text here: https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-06-10-gartner-marketing-survey-finds-84-of-companies-are-stuck-in-a-brand-doom-loop
[Category: BizConsulting]
Financial News Again Names Kathleen Harris One of Europe's 50 Most Influential Lawyers
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Financial News Again Names Kathleen Harris One of Europe's 50 Most Influential Lawyers
Arnold & Porter partner Kathleen Harris, who heads the firm's London office, has been named to Financial News' list of "Fifty Most Influential Lawyers 2026," which celebrates the top legal professionals working in Europe.
In its profile, Financial News describes Kathleen as "a leader in the field of financial crime, regulatory enforcement and investigations." Kathleen regularly advises FTSE 100
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WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Financial News Again Names Kathleen Harris One of Europe's 50 Most Influential Lawyers
Arnold & Porter partner Kathleen Harris, who heads the firm's London office, has been named to Financial News' list of "Fifty Most Influential Lawyers 2026," which celebrates the top legal professionals working in Europe.
In its profile, Financial News describes Kathleen as "a leader in the field of financial crime, regulatory enforcement and investigations." Kathleen regularly advises FTSE 100companies and senior executives on complex regulatory and criminal matters and is recognized internationally as a leader in her field.
She is an accomplished litigator with extensive knowledge of and experience in matters involving internal and external investigations and prosecutions under the full range of potential criminal offenses and sanctions.
Financial News also highlighted Kathleen's passion for mentoring and broadening access to the profession, noting that she is "not a pull-up-the-drawbridge person but someone who likes to shove that ladder down."
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Original text here: https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/news/2026/06/financial-news-again-names-kathleen-harris
Brittany Gesner Shares Insights on Worcester's Growth
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, June 11 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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Brittany Gesner Shares Insights on Worcester's Growth
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At this week's BisNow Worcester State of the Market, Worcester Director of Land Development Brittany Gesner joined a diverse group of developers, policymakers, and real estate experts to dive into the Worcester and Central Massachusetts commercial real estate market.
With nearly 1,600 new housing units breaking
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WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, June 11 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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Brittany Gesner Shares Insights on Worcester's Growth
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At this week's BisNow Worcester State of the Market, Worcester Director of Land Development Brittany Gesner joined a diverse group of developers, policymakers, and real estate experts to dive into the Worcester and Central Massachusetts commercial real estate market.
With nearly 1,600 new housing units breakingground or under construction in 2026, Worcester is experiencing its largest development surge in decades. Noting the City's relative affordability as a driving factor, Realtor.com ranked Worcester as the #3 top-growing housing market in the country for 2026, with a 12.6 percent projected home sale increase.
Speaking on the panel "Building and Design Trends for Worcester's Assets," Brittany shared insights on the cost pressures, design trends, and development decisions that are shaping the City's built environment. She discussed how Massachusetts' proposed rent control initiative and new energy codes could impact future developments and how the City is balancing its abundant water and sewer capacity with the high cost of required electric infrastructure improvements.
"The City of Worcester is creative and proactive in finding ways to advance development projects," said Brittany. "They remain committed to supporting growth at every level."
Brittany spotlighted several projects on which VHB has been working closely with developers and owners to expedite design and review processes and deliver much-needed residential units. Construction is well underway on Chestnut Place, a first of its kind conversion project that will create a total of 220 market rate and affordable housing units; construction completion is scheduled for August 2026. VHB and WinnCompanies are continuing to advance the Worcester Boys Club Renovation, which will deliver a total of 80 affordable, age-restricted apartment homes-the first senior housing development in Worcester's downtown area.
Brittany also emphasized the importance of aligning developer goals with local policy, pointing to VHB's extensive experience collaborating with local agencies to advance housing goals through meaningful policy initiatives. MassHousing recently selected VHB to support Worcester in developing a comprehensive affordable housing data integration plan. Our team will evaluate how the City currently monitors the supply of affordable housing and will develop a roadmap to enable stronger, data-informed decision-making in support of proactive housing policy.
"Our goal is to drive more equitable housing outcomes citywide," said Brittany. "With better informed data, we'll make better informed decisions."
Discover how VHB partners with municipalities and developers to create housing solutions that meet the diverse needs of our communities.
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Original text here: https://www.vhb.com/news/2026-worcester-state-of-the-market/
7 Bradley Attorneys Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation List
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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7 Bradley Attorneys Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation List
Bradley is pleased to announce that seven of the firm's Dallas and Houston attorneys have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation list.
The fourth annual guide recognizes young attorneys who have been in practice for less than 15 years and who have made significant achievements early in their careers that have propelled them to the forefront of the legal profession. Lawdragon
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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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7 Bradley Attorneys Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation List
Bradley is pleased to announce that seven of the firm's Dallas and Houston attorneys have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation list.
The fourth annual guide recognizes young attorneys who have been in practice for less than 15 years and who have made significant achievements early in their careers that have propelled them to the forefront of the legal profession. Lawdragonnotes that these honorees "... are the future of the law. And, in many respects, the now."
The seven attorneys recognized in the 2026 guide and their primary areas of practice are listed below by office.
Dallas
* Gabriella E. Alonso, Commercial Litigation, Financial Services & Real Estate
* David C. Miller, Litigation, IP & Investigations
* Lauren Smyth, Real Estate
Houston
* Melissa Gutierrez Alonso, Commercial Litigation, Financial Services & Real Estate
* Leah M. Homan, Civil Litigation & Appellate
* Eve L. Pferdehirt, Litigation & Construction
* Sydney M. Warren, Commercial Litigation & Construction
Lawdragon is a legal media company that provides online news and editorial features, including guides to the nation's leading lawyers. Each guide is researched extensively, studying which lawyers and practices have had significant impact, with an emphasis on recent matters handled in addition to reviewing submissions.
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