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Gary Kalbaugh to Speak at FinTech and Emerging Payment Systems Conference
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Gary Kalbaugh to Speak at FinTech and Emerging Payment Systems Conference
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Cahill partner Gary Kalbaugh will speak on the panel "Digital Assets, Crypto & Blockchain - The Oncoming World of Tokenization" as part of the New York City Bar's FinTech and Emerging Payment Systems Conference.
Alongside co-panelists from leading law firms and financial institutions, Gary will examine the significant changes occurring across the financial sector, including the shift toward decentralized
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NEW YORK, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Gary Kalbaugh to Speak at FinTech and Emerging Payment Systems Conference
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Cahill partner Gary Kalbaugh will speak on the panel "Digital Assets, Crypto & Blockchain - The Oncoming World of Tokenization" as part of the New York City Bar's FinTech and Emerging Payment Systems Conference.
Alongside co-panelists from leading law firms and financial institutions, Gary will examine the significant changes occurring across the financial sector, including the shift toward decentralizedfinance and the resulting pressures on existing legal and regulatory frameworks.
The FinTech and Emerging Payment Systems Conference convenes partners and counsel from leading law firms to discuss major developments at the intersection of finance, technology, and law.
To learn more and register, click here.
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Original text here: https://www.cahill.com/news/events/2026-09-17-gary-kalbaugh-to-speak-at-fintech-and-emerging-payment-systems-conference
Ropes & Gray Advises Platinum Equity on Agreement to Sell De Wave Group
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.
Headquartered in Genoa, Italy, De Wave supports shipowners and shipyards
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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.
Headquartered in Genoa, Italy, De Wave supports shipowners and shipyardsthroughout the vessel lifecycle, from newbuilds to refits and upgrades. Its capabilities span design and engineering, manufacturing, project management and onboard installation, after-sales services, ship repair and maintenance.
Platinum Equity acquired De Wave in October 2019. During Platinum Equity's ownership, De Wave more than doubled revenue and EBITDA, grew its backlog to more than Euros1 billion, and expanded its international footprint, all while navigating one of the most challenging periods in the history of the global cruise industry.
The Ropes & Gray team was led by private equity partners Cataldo Piccarreta and Giorgia Lugli, with support from associates Federica Di Terlizzi and Alvise Ometto, and trainees Marianna Pessi, Laura Giugiario, and Alessandra Scaglione.
Counsel Niccolo Vernillo and associate Lorenzo Russo advised on finance matters, counsel Luca Amicarelli on regulatory aspects, and counsel Jacopo Figus Diaz on FDI and antitrust matters. Additional support was provided by U.S. tax partner Zhen Zhang.
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URL: Platinum Equity
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/09/ropes-gray-advises-platinum-equity-on-agreement-to-sell-de-wave-group
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Littler: Policy Week in Review - September 11, 2026
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 Oversight Hearing on Union Political Activities
The House
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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 Oversight Hearing on Union Political Activities
The HouseSubcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA), will hold a hearing titled, "Out of Touch: When Union Politics Leave Workers Behind," on Tuesday, September 15 at 10:15 a.m. ET. You can watch the hearing here.
Teamsters Endorse Republican Senator Roger Marshall (KS) for Re-election
In a press release issued on September 8, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 696 announced its endorsement of Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) for re-election to the U.S. Senate. The release characterizes Marshall as a "Pro-Labor Candidate" and notes his co-sponsorship of pro-labor legislation. Most notably, Marshall is a co-sponsor of the controversial "Faster Labor Contracts Act," which would impose mandatory binding arbitration to speed up first union contracts, as well as the "Warehouse Worker Protection Act," which would not only hold employers responsible for injuries that happen outside of the workplace, but would resurrect an ergonomics standard previously invalidated by the Congressional Review Act, among other provisions. Senator Marshall, who is a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), may be next in line to chair the Committee given Chair Cassidy's departure from the Senate at the end of the year.
U.S. DOL's Wage and Hour Division Issues New Opinion Letters
On Labor Day, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division announced three new opinion letters, as listed below, to provide compliance assistance to the regulated community regarding the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to specific workplace situations.
* FLSA2026-11: Whether an uncompensated 60-minute lunch break, during which employees spend 6 to 14 minutes walking to and from the employer's designated break area, constitutes a bona fide meal period. For Littler's analysis, read here.
* FLSA2026-12: Whether FLSA-exempt employees of a nonprofit organization may volunteer, outside of their normal work hours, to perform services for their employing organization.
* FLSA2026-13: Whether the FLSA allows restaurant supervisors who also work as bartenders to keep a portion of other employees' tips and the extent to which they may participate in a tip pool.
Reported EEOC Procedural Changes May Shorten Employer Response Times
Employers responding to discrimination charges filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) may soon face significantly shorter deadlines, according to reports of an upcoming nationwide procedural change. While the agency has not yet publicly released the policy, the expected changes could dramatically affect how employers and counsel respond to EEOC investigations. For Littler's analysis, read here.
NLRB Appoints Five New ALJs
On September 8, the NLRB announced the appointment of five new administrative law judges (ALJs) to the Division of Judges, bringing the agency's total to 30 judges.
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/policy-week-review-september-11-2026
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Littler Issues Commentary: New York City Opens the Nation's First Office of Worker Power to Support Labor Organizing and Workplace Rights
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 dedicated to helping workers organize, connecting them with
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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 dedicated to helping workers organize, connecting them withunions, and keeping them informed of their rights.
Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su will oversee MOWP, and Tony Perlstein, a former organizing director for United Auto Workers, will serve as its inaugural executive director. The creation of MOWP aligns with the Mamdani administration's broader emphasis on worker protections and labor organizing. Since taking office, the administration has highlighted initiatives addressing wage theft, worker misclassification, delivery-worker protections, workplace safety, and other measures intended to strengthen workers' rights and increase enforcement of workplace standards.
What Will the Office of Worker Power Do?
MOWP will focus on outreach, education, research, policy development, and strategic partnerships. It aims to convene rank-and-file workers, union leaders, worker centers, immigrant workers, and gig and platform workers to identify workplace concerns and connect them with information about their rights and available resources. MOWP also plans to increase accessibility to workplace rights information and education by providing workplace rights information into everyday touchpoints, including workforce centers, libraries, schools, and community events.
In addition, the MOWP plans to hold public hearings on significant worker issues, refer workers to labor organizations, coordinate with city agencies to produce research, and develop policy proposals drawn from worker feedback. Mayor Mamdani's administration also identified four emerging priorities: new technologies, worker misclassification, immigration-based exploitation, and climate risks to worker safety.
What Resources Are Being Offered to Workers?
MOWP's website informs workers that "worker power is the ability of working people to have a real say in their jobs, their communities, and their City," and that workers "do not have to simply accept whatever they are given." The site organizes its message around solidarity, knowledge, community, and law.
The website explains worker rights at the municipal, state, and federal level, such as federal protections for private-sector organizing and bargaining, the illegality of retaliation, and city laws including the Protected Time Off Law, the Fair Workweek Law, and the Delivery Worker Laws setting minimum pay for for-hire vehicle drivers and app-based delivery workers. The site also provides resources to workers who are seeking to organize, including a step-by-step guide on how to form a union. Workers also have the ability to request a "Know Your Rights" training for their workplace, organization, or community group, although it is unclear who will conduct such presentations and what information will be shared.
What Does This Mean for Employers?
The creation of MOWP represents a new approach to worker outreach and engagement in New York City. Unlike traditional workplace enforcement agencies, MOWP expressly identifies supporting worker organizing as part of its mission and intends to connect workers directly with unions and other worker organizations.
As MOWP begins implementing its initiatives, employers in New York City may see increased employee awareness of workplace rights, greater engagement with labor organizations, increased organizing activity, and additional public attention to workplace issues through MOWP's planned hearings and other activities.
Accordingly, employers should continue to ensure that supervisors and managers are appropriately trained on workplace rights issues and that their policies, practices, and employee relations strategies comply with applicable law. In addition, given the potential for increased organizing activity, employers should consider consulting with counsel regarding how best to prepare for potential workforce organizing efforts. Employers may also wish to monitor developments from MOWP, including its public hearings, policy proposals, and other initiatives as the office's priorities continue to evolve.
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Authors
Adriana Foreman
Shareholder
New York
aforeman@littler.com
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Grecia Veronica Santos
Associate
New York
gsantos@littler.com
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Jerry Zhang
Associate
New York
jezhang@littler.com
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/new-york-city-opens-nations-first-office-worker-power-support-labor-organizing
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Lawdragon Names 21 Alston & Bird Attorneys to Its '500 Leading Litigators in America' for 2027
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:
* Michael Agoglia: Class Action & Commercial Litigation,
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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:
* Michael Agoglia: Class Action & Commercial Litigation,esp. Financial (San Francisco)
* Kristy Brown: Complex Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, esp. Cybersecurity (Atlanta)
* Liz Broadway Brown: Class Action, Healthcare Litigation (Atlanta)
* David Carpenter: Commercial & Class Action Litigation (Atlanta)
* Natalie Clayton: IP Litigation, esp. Patent (New York)
* Cari Dawson: Class Action Litigation (Atlanta)
* Derin Dickerson: Complex Class Action, Data Privacy Litigation (Atlanta)
* Scott Elder: Product Liability (Atlanta)
* Michael Elkin: IP Litigation, Copyright, Trademark (New York)
* Alexis Gilman: Antitrust Investigations, Clearance & Litigation (Washington, D.C.)
* John Haynes: IP Litigation, esp. Patent (Atlanta)
* Michael Hefter: Complex Commercial Litigation (New York)
* Joanna Hendon: White Collar, Investigations (New York)
* Ted Kang: White Collar, Investigations (Washington, D.C.)
* Eric Kuwana: Complex Commercial Litigation (New York)
* Robert Long: Securities Litigation (Atlanta)
* Clay Massey: Complex Litigation, esp. Land Use, Toxic Torts (Atlanta)
* Ryan Philp: Business Litigation (New York)
* John Snyder: Antitrust Clearance & Litigation (Washington, D.C.)
* Ted Stevenson: IP Litigation, esp. Competition, Patents (Dallas)
* Valarie Williams: Antitrust Litigation (San Francisco)
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Original text here: https://www.alston.com/en/insights/news/2026/09/lawdragon-500-leading-litigators-2027
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Dentons Advises Kommunalkredit on the Euros50.6 Million Refinancing of the 60 MW Ruginoasa Wind Farm in Romania
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 facility on improved economic terms, reflecting the strong
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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 facility on improved economic terms, reflecting the strongrisk profile of the operational asset, that has been generating electricity since December 2023.
The wind farm comprises ten Vestas wind turbines and is expected to generate renewable electricity for more than 30 years, contributing to Romania's energy transition and long-term energy security.
Acting as lender legal counsel, Dentons' Banking and Finance team in Bucharest managed and coordinated all English and Romanian law aspects of the transaction from structuring to completion.
Bucharest-based Banking and Finance partner Simona Marin led the legal team, assisted by counsel Stefi Ionescu, associate Maria Brinza and paralegal Iulia Alexandrescu (all Banking and Finance), partner Claudiu Munteanu-Jipescu, counsel Angelica Pintilie and associates Alin Dimache and Carolina Mitea (all Energy), as well as partner Bogdan Papandopol, counsel Luiza Onofrei and associate Diana Anghel (all Real Estate).
Simona Marin commented: "We are delighted to have supported Kommunalkredit on this important refinancing. The transaction reflects the growing maturity of Romania's renewable energy market and the continued appetite of international lenders for high-quality operational assets. Ruginoasa is a significant wind project, and we are pleased to have contributed to securing its long-term financing alongside an excellent team of professionals."
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About Dentons
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URL: Kommunalkredit Austria
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Original text here: https://www.dentons.com/en/about-dentons/news-events-and-awards/news/2026/september/dentons-advises-kommunalkredit-ruginoasa-refinancing
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Akin Advises Kuwait International Bank on $500 Million Sukuk Issuance
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 further reflects the firm's longstanding experience advising
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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 further reflects the firm's longstanding experience advisingKuwaiti financial institutions on international sukuk issuances. The issuance represents an important milestone for KIB and demonstrates continued investor demand for high-quality Shariah-compliant financing instruments from the GCC.
The certificates were issued using a wakala and murabaha structure, with a five-year tenor and maturity in September 2031. The transaction priced with a profit rate of 5.502 per cent., representing a spread of 95 basis points over the five-year U.S. Treasury benchmark. The offering was issued in Regulation S format, listed on the London Stock Exchange's International Securities Market and assigned an A rating by Fitch, in line with KIB's issuer rating.
Citigroup Global Markets Limited and Standard Chartered Bank acted as Joint Global Coordinators. Arab Bank plc, Arab Banking Corporation (B.S.C.), ASB Capital Limited, Boubyan Bank K.S.C.P., Emirates NBD Capital Limited, KFH Capital Investment Company K.S.C.C., Al Dawli Invest Investment Company K.S.C.C. (KIB Invest), QNB Capital LLC, Sharjah Islamic Bank P.J.S.C. and Warba Bank K.S.C.P. acted as Joint Lead Managers and Joint Bookrunners.
The Akin team was led by capital markets partner Rizwan Kanji with support from counsel Nicola Minervini and Sahar Abas.
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Akin is a leading international law firm with more than 1,100 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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URL: Kuwait International Bank
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Original text here: https://www.akingump.com/en/insights/press-releases/akin-advises-kuwait-international-bank-on-dollar500-million-sukuk-issuance
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