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Pillsbury Earns "Powerhouse" Recognition for Complex Employment Litigation in BTI Litigation Outlook 2027
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Pillsbury Earns "Powerhouse" Recognition for Complex Employment Litigation in BTI Litigation Outlook 2027
09.24.26
BTI Consulting Group has named Pillsbury a "Litigation Powerhouse" for Complex Employment Litigation in its BTI Litigation Outlook 2027. Only two percent of all law firms achieve the "Powerhouse" ranking.
The firm also earned a "Distinguished" recognition for both Employment Litigation and Commercial Litigation, underscoring the strength and breadth of Pillsbury's global disputes capabilities.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Pillsbury Earns "Powerhouse" Recognition for Complex Employment Litigation in BTI Litigation Outlook 2027
09.24.26
BTI Consulting Group has named Pillsbury a "Litigation Powerhouse" for Complex Employment Litigation in its BTI Litigation Outlook 2027. Only two percent of all law firms achieve the "Powerhouse" ranking.
The firm also earned a "Distinguished" recognition for both Employment Litigation and Commercial Litigation, underscoring the strength and breadth of Pillsbury's global disputes capabilities.That designation is given to only 10 percent of firms practicing in those areas.
In addition, BTI once again named Pillsbury an "Intimidating Opponent" on its list of the "Most Feared Law Firms in Litigation." This marks the seventh consecutive year that Pillsbury has earned a place among the handful of Top 100 firms that legal decision makers least want to face in litigation.
The BTI Litigation Outlook 2027 is based on in-depth surveys and telephone interviews with leading legal decision makers at organizations with $1 billion or more in revenue. Participants include heads of litigation, chiefs and vice presidents of litigation, general counsel, chief legal officers and direct reports to general counsel.
Click here to read more (https://bticonsulting.com/themadclientist/clients-single-out-the-most-feared-law-firms-in-litigation-2027).
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Original text here: https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/news-and-insights/pillsbury-a-powerhouse-complex-employment-litigation.html
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Holland & Hart Recognized in 2026 IAM/WTR Copyright 1000
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 25 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news:
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September 24, 2026
Holland & Hart Recognized in 2026 IAM/WTR Copyright 1000
Holland & Hart is pleased to announce its recognition in the inaugural edition of the Copyright 1000: The World's Leading Copyright Professionals, published by IAM and World Trademark Review (WTR). The firm was recognized as a Recommended Firm in United States: Colorado, and six attorneys were individually recognized.
The following Holland & Hart attorneys were recognized as Recommended Individuals in United States: Colorado:
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DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 25 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news:
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September 24, 2026
Holland & Hart Recognized in 2026 IAM/WTR Copyright 1000
Holland & Hart is pleased to announce its recognition in the inaugural edition of the Copyright 1000: The World's Leading Copyright Professionals, published by IAM and World Trademark Review (WTR). The firm was recognized as a Recommended Firm in United States: Colorado, and six attorneys were individually recognized.
The following Holland & Hart attorneys were recognized as Recommended Individuals in United States: Colorado:
*Andrea Anderson
* Timothy P. Getzoff
* Scott S. Havlick
* Andrew Roppel
* Amy J. Tindell
* Larry H. Tronco
The guide highlights Holland & Hart's "deep copyright practice" and notes the firm's ability to work "hand-in-hand with its broader brand and trademark offering." The publication also recognizes the team's experience advising major global companies in the technology, consumer goods, and e-commerce sectors on the full spectrum of copyright matters, including protection, licensing, enforcement, anti-counterfeiting, and international portfolio management.
The Copyright 1000 identifies leading copyright firms and practitioners across key jurisdictions worldwide. Rankings are based on extensive market research, including interviews with lawyers, clients, and other industry sources, as well as an evaluation of firms' expertise, market presence, and recent work.
Click here (https://www.iam-media.com/rankings/copyright-1000/profile/firm/holland-hart-llp) for more information about Holland & Hart's firm and individual rankings.
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Original text here: https://www.hollandhart.com/holland-hart-recognized-in-2026-iam-wtr-copyright-1000
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Fisher Phillips Named "Litigation Powerhouse" by BTI Consulting Group for the Fourth Consecutive Year
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 25 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Fisher Phillips Named "Litigation Powerhouse" by BTI Consulting Group for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Sep 24, 2026
Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, is pleased to announce that it has been named a "Litigation Powerhouse" by BTI Consulting Group. The firm earned the "Powerhouse" ranking in the "Complex Employment Litigation" category as part of BTI's Litigation Outlook 2027 report based solely on in-depth interviews with leading legal decision-makers.
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ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 25 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Fisher Phillips Named "Litigation Powerhouse" by BTI Consulting Group for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Sep 24, 2026
Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, is pleased to announce that it has been named a "Litigation Powerhouse" by BTI Consulting Group. The firm earned the "Powerhouse" ranking in the "Complex Employment Litigation" category as part of BTI's Litigation Outlook 2027 report based solely on in-depth interviews with leading legal decision-makers.
The"Powerhouse" designation means clients singled out Fisher Phillips among the top 1% of law firms for "Complex Employment Litigation." This small percentage of firms is identified by corporate counsel for their creative problem-solving, commitment to providing outstanding client support, and litigation prowess in the courtroom.
Fisher Phillips also earned a "Distinguished" ranking in the Class Action Litigation category and was named among the "Leaders" in the Employment Litigation category.
Fisher Phillips' Litigation practice spans the firm's global footprint with a team of litigators based in offices across the U.S., Mexico, Japan, and London who assist clients with matters ranging from class and collective actions to non-compete litigation and single-plaintiff discrimination or harassment cases.
Because of the firm's international footprint along with its breadth and depth of experience, Fisher Phillips can represent employers in federal or state courts across the U.S., as well as before administrative agencies, commissions, and tribunals worldwide where a claim has been brought. By serving as a true business partner to clients, the firm's Litigation practice provides creative, cost-effective, and innovative tactics to help corporate counsel resolve litigation efficiently and protect their business objectives.
For more information, visit BTI Consulting (https://bticonsulting.com/bti-litigation-outlook).
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About Fisher Phillips
With nearly 900 attorneys across the globe, Fisher Phillips advises and advocates for employers on some of the most complex and high-profile workplace matters. The firm combines deep employment-law experience with technology and thought leadership to help clients prepare for what is next. By understanding each client's business, Fisher Phillips helps organizations adapt more quickly, identify opportunities sooner, and stay ahead when the stakes are high.
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Original text here: https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/insights/news/fisher-phillips-named-litigation-powerhouse-by-bti-consulting-group-for-the-fourth-consecutive-year
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Crypto Recovery Trust Created by Steptoe Attorneys Returns $1.7M in Bitcoin to Its Owner After Coldcard Exploit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Crypto Recovery Trust Created by Steptoe Attorneys Returns $1.7M in Bitcoin to its Owner After Coldcard Exploit
(September 24, 2026, Washington, DC) - The Crypto Recovery Trust, a Wyoming statutory trust created by attorneys in Steptoe LLP's national security practice, has returned more than 20 BTC to its rightful owner, whose bitcoin had been left insecure by the Coldcard exploit. The Trust announced the return on September 23. It verified the owner's claim before returning the bitcoin, at no cost to the owner.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Crypto Recovery Trust Created by Steptoe Attorneys Returns $1.7M in Bitcoin to its Owner After Coldcard Exploit
(September 24, 2026, Washington, DC) - The Crypto Recovery Trust, a Wyoming statutory trust created by attorneys in Steptoe LLP's national security practice, has returned more than 20 BTC to its rightful owner, whose bitcoin had been left insecure by the Coldcard exploit. The Trust announced the return on September 23. It verified the owner's claim before returning the bitcoin, at no cost to the owner.Steptoe serves as counsel to the Trust.
To date, white hat cybersecurity professionals have deposited approximately 50 BTC from the Coldcard exploit with the Trust. The Trust holds virtual currency secured from compromised or vulnerable wallets, verifies ownership claims, and returns the assets to their owners without charging a fee or accepting a reward. It continues to work to identify the owners of the remaining bitcoin in its custody.
The Coldcard exploit stems from a firmware flaw dating to March 2021. The flaw weakened the randomness of wallet seeds generated on affected devices, which allowed keys to be reconstructed without physical access to the device. Sweeps of affected addresses began on July 30, 2026. Galaxy Research, which has tracked the incident, puts confirmed losses at approximately 1,789 BTC across more than 8,800 addresses. Galaxy also reported that, as of early September, roughly 82% of the bitcoin taken had not moved from the addresses to which it was originally swept.
Owners who believe their bitcoin may be held by the Trust can begin a claim at the Trust's website https://www.cryptorecoverytrust.com. Neither the Trust nor Steptoe will ever ask an owner for a fee, a reward, a seed phrase, or a private key, and any such request made in either the Trust or Steptoe's name should be treated as fraudulent. Owners who still hold funds on a seed generated with affected Coldcard firmware should follow Coinkite's published migration guidance, because installing corrected firmware does not repair an existing seed.
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About Steptoe
In more than 110 years of practice, Steptoe has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients and innovative thinking before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions. Steptoe has more than 500 lawyers and other professional staff across offices in Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. For more information, visit www.steptoe.com.
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Original text here: https://www.steptoe.com/en/news-publications/crypto-recovery-trust-created-by-steptoe-attorneys-returns-dollar17m-in-bitcoin-to-its-owner-after-coldcard-exploit.html
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Baker Donelson's Gary W. Herschman Receives AHLA Patricia T. Meador Leadership Award
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 25 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Baker Donelson's Gary W. Herschman Receives AHLA Patricia T. Meador Leadership Award
September 24, 2026
Baker Donelson shareholder Gary Herschman has received the Patricia T. Meador Leadership Award from the American Health Law Association (AHLA). The award was presented during the AHLA annual Fraud and Compliance Forum in Washington, D.C., on September 23.
Presented annually, the Patricia T. Meador Leadership Award recognizes an AHLA member volunteer who has demonstrated extraordinary commitment
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MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 25 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Baker Donelson's Gary W. Herschman Receives AHLA Patricia T. Meador Leadership Award
September 24, 2026
Baker Donelson shareholder Gary Herschman has received the Patricia T. Meador Leadership Award from the American Health Law Association (AHLA). The award was presented during the AHLA annual Fraud and Compliance Forum in Washington, D.C., on September 23.
Presented annually, the Patricia T. Meador Leadership Award recognizes an AHLA member volunteer who has demonstrated extraordinary commitmentand dedication to fraud and compliance education and mentoring. Established by AHLA's Fraud and Abuse Practice Group in honor of the late Patricia T. Meador, an AHLA Fellow, the award recognizes individuals whose leadership and service have made a meaningful impact on the health law profession. Recipients are selected based on their contributions to fraud and compliance education, mentorship, and support of AHLA's educational mission.
With more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Herschman advises health care providers, physician groups, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, investors, and other industry participants on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, joint ventures, affiliations, and other strategic transactions. He serves as co-chair of Baker Donelson's Health Care Transactions Team and frequently writes and speaks on developments affecting the health care industry. His longstanding involvement with AHLA includes service as vice chair of its Fraud & Abuse Practice Group from 2011 - 2017 and chair from 2017 - 2018.
"This recognition is particularly meaningful because it comes from an organization that has played an important role throughout my career," said Mr. Herschman. "AHLA brings together professionals who are committed to sharing knowledge, mentoring colleagues, and helping the health care industry navigate complex legal and regulatory issues. I have learned a great deal from this community over the years, and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to it."
Although primarily a health care transactions attorney, Mr. Herschman also has an in-depth understanding of federal and state fraud and abuse laws and other regulations governing health care providers, and he has applied that experience in successfully structuring and closing many mergers, joint ventures, affiliations, and other transactions throughout the health care industry.
Mr. Herschman is consistently recognized by leading legal industry publications and rankings, including Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America(R), and New Jersey Super Lawyers. He earned his J.D. from The George Washington University Law School, where he served as an editor of The George Washington Law Review, and received his B.A., summa cum laude, from Lafayette College.
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Original text here: https://www.bakerdonelson.com/baker-donelsons-gary-w-herschman-receives-ahla-patricia-t-meador-leadership-award
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Alston & Bird Adds High-Stakes Commercial Litigation Partners in Century City and San Francisco
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 25 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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September 24, 2026
Alston & Bird Adds High-Stakes Commercial Litigation Partners in Century City and San Francisco
Alston & Bird has added two new partners to its Litigation & Trial Practice Group, expanding the firm's West Coast commercial litigation capabilities. Devin Donohue joins the firm's Century City office and Andy Hutchison joins the San Francisco office. Together, Devin and Andy bring significant courtroom experience, commercial litigation depth, and practical counsel for clients facing
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ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 25 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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September 24, 2026
Alston & Bird Adds High-Stakes Commercial Litigation Partners in Century City and San Francisco
Alston & Bird has added two new partners to its Litigation & Trial Practice Group, expanding the firm's West Coast commercial litigation capabilities. Devin Donohue joins the firm's Century City office and Andy Hutchison joins the San Francisco office. Together, Devin and Andy bring significant courtroom experience, commercial litigation depth, and practical counsel for clients facingcomplex business disputes.
"Devin and Andy bring the kind of judgment and advocacy that clients need when disputes carry meaningful business consequences," said Jeff Rosenfeld, partner in charge of Alston & Bird's Los Angeles and Century City offices. "Their arrival strengthens our trial bench and adds valuable depth to our national litigation platform."
"This is an exciting step in the momentum we are building in San Francisco and across the West Coast, where our clients need sophisticated litigation support," said Valarie Williams, partner in charge of Alston & Bird's San Francisco office. "Their litigation experience, collaborative approach, and deep understanding of the California market will be a tremendous asset to our clients and our growing team."
Devin represents companies, financial institutions, executives, and nonprofit organizations in complex business disputes, with a practice that spans commercial litigation, arbitration, internal investigations, employment matters, trade secrets, corporate governance, and securities-related disputes. Over more than 25 years, he has served as lead trial counsel in more than 500 court matters and arbitrations, including matters involving financial services, technology, manufacturing, and nonprofit clients. Devin also brings the perspective of a former litigation boutique owner, helping clients weigh legal risk against broader operational and business considerations.
"Alston & Bird offers a strong national litigation platform, a highly regarded financial services practice, and a collaborative culture that will support the continued growth of my practice," said Devin. "I'm excited to join the firm and work with colleagues across practices and offices to help clients assess risk, navigate investigations, and resolve their most complex disputes."
Andy is a complex commercial litigator who advises companies on disputes and litigation risk involving significant operational, regulatory, financial, and reputational exposure. He represents clients in federal and state courts at the trial and appellate levels, mediations, and arbitrations across class action, commercial, employment, professional liability, trade secret, intellectual property, and other business disputes. Andy also defends consumer protection and privacy class actions and advises companies in the food, beverage, cosmetics, and supplement industries on advertising, labeling, warranty, FDA, FTC, and Proposition 65 matters.
"I'm thrilled to join Alston & Bird alongside Devin and to continue building on the work we have done together for clients," said Andy. "I have also long respected the firm's consumer products capabilities and look forward to working with the team on the complex class action and commercial disputes facing clients in that space."
Alston & Bird's Litigation & Trial Practice Group represents clients in a wide range of commercial litigation and arbitration matters. With significant trial, appellate, and arbitration experience, the group has the depth and bench strength to handle disputes of any size and complexity across industries and jurisdictions nationwide.
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Original text here: https://www.alston.com/en/insights/news/2026/09/devin-donohue-andy-hutchison-join
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Akerman Ranked Among Top Transactional Law Firms in United States by International Financial Law Review
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 25 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akerman Ranked Among Top Transactional Law Firms in United States by International Financial Law Review
September 24, 2026
Firm Recognized as Leading Law Firm in M&A and Private Equity, Real Estate and Construction, and Restructuring and Insolvency
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Akerman earned top U.S. rankings in M&A and Private Equity, Real Estate and Construction, and Restructuring and Insolvency in International Financial Law Review's (IFLR) 2026 "IFLR 1000 United States" list, which recognizes the most innovative firms, deals,
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MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 25 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akerman Ranked Among Top Transactional Law Firms in United States by International Financial Law Review
September 24, 2026
Firm Recognized as Leading Law Firm in M&A and Private Equity, Real Estate and Construction, and Restructuring and Insolvency
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Akerman earned top U.S. rankings in M&A and Private Equity, Real Estate and Construction, and Restructuring and Insolvency in International Financial Law Review's (IFLR) 2026 "IFLR 1000 United States" list, which recognizes the most innovative firms, deals,and lawyers based on transactions, as well as client and peer feedback. The firm also earned a Tier 1 ranking in Florida for M&A and Real Estate and Construction and was recognized in Texas for its restructuring and insolvency strengths.
IFLR also individually recognized nine Akerman lawyers, including:
* Jonathan L. Awner, Chair Emeritus, Corporate Practice Group: Highly Regarded - M&A and Private Equity
* Nathan N. Balint, Partner, Corporate Practice Group: Highly Regarded - M&A and Private Equity
* Martin G. Burkett, Co-Chair, M&A and Private Equity Practice: Highly Regarded - Florida - M&A
* David F. Birke, Partner, Corporate Practice Group: Highly Regarded - Florida - M&A and Private Equity
* Jed Freeland, Partner, Corporate Practice Group: Highly Regarded - Florida - M&A and Private Equity
* Stephen K. Roddenberry, Partner, Corporate Practice Group: Highly Regarded - Florida - M&A
* Carl D. Roston, Chair Emeritus, Corporate Practice Group: Highly Regarded - Florida - M&A
* Christina C. Russo, Co-Chair, Corporate Practice Group: Highly Regarded - Capital Markets
* Hiroshi Sarumida, Co-Leader, Japan Transactional Team: Notable Practitioner - M&A
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About Akerman
Founded in 1920, Akerman is an Am Law 100 firm recognized by Vault among the nation's most prestigious law firms. The firm has more than 700 lawyers and business professionals throughout the United States.
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Original text here: https://www.akerman.com/en/firm/newsroom/akerman-ranked-among-2026-top-transactional-law-firms-in-united-states-by-international-financial-law-review.html
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