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Litigation & Enforcement Partners to Speak at Boston Bar Association Program on 2026 White-Collar Enforcement Landscape
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Litigation & Enforcement Partners to Speak at Boston Bar Association Program on 2026 White-Collar Enforcement Landscape
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On January 21, litigation & enforcement partners JR Drabick and Sarah Walters will speak at the Boston Bar Association's event, the 2026 Landscape for White-Collar Crime Enforcement. The event will feature two practitioner panels examining expected enforcement priorities in the year ahead, drawing on perspectives from across the courtroom and conference
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Litigation & Enforcement Partners to Speak at Boston Bar Association Program on 2026 White-Collar Enforcement Landscape
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On January 21, litigation & enforcement partners JR Drabick and Sarah Walters will speak at the Boston Bar Association's event, the 2026 Landscape for White-Collar Crime Enforcement. The event will feature two practitioner panels examining expected enforcement priorities in the year ahead, drawing on perspectives from across the courtroom and conferenceroom.
JR will participate in "The 'New Day' at the SEC: Priorities and Approaches in the Current Administration," addressing how the SEC's agenda may evolve in the current administration, the impact of key court decisions, and the increasing role of state enforcement.
Sarah will moderate the panel, "Health Care Enforcement: DOJ's FCA Focus Areas," discussing anticipated False Claims Act priorities, recent and forthcoming case law shaping enforcement strategies, and practical considerations for navigating investigations and resolutions in 2026.
Registration is available through the Boston Bar Association's event page.
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/events/2026/01/enforcement-partners-to-speak-at-boston-bar-association-program-on-2026-white-collar-enforcement
Goodwin CLE Week 2026
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Goodwin CLE Week 2026
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Goodwin will be hosting its tenth annual CLE Week program! This year's virtual sessions, spanning four days, will explore the latest business trends and provide expert insights into the evolving legal and regulatory landscapes across various industries.
By participating in Goodwin's CLE Week, you can earn CLE credits in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, North
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Goodwin CLE Week 2026
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Goodwin will be hosting its tenth annual CLE Week program! This year's virtual sessions, spanning four days, will explore the latest business trends and provide expert insights into the evolving legal and regulatory landscapes across various industries.
By participating in Goodwin's CLE Week, you can earn CLE credits in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, NorthCarolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.
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Original text here: https://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/news-and-events/events/2026/01/practices-goodwin-cle-week-2026
The Diamond Era? Private Credit's Outlook for 2026, Alternative Credit Investor
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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The Diamond Era? Private Credit's Outlook for 2026, Alternative Credit Investor
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Partner Paul Denham commented in an Alternative Credit Investor 2026 Outlook feature on the momentum building across private credit markets.
"Investors are showing strong interest in private credit due to attractive yield premiums and diversification," Paul said. "There remains a strong pipeline of private equity-backed borrowers requiring financing and this is increasing the demand
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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The Diamond Era? Private Credit's Outlook for 2026, Alternative Credit Investor
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Partner Paul Denham commented in an Alternative Credit Investor 2026 Outlook feature on the momentum building across private credit markets.
"Investors are showing strong interest in private credit due to attractive yield premiums and diversification," Paul said. "There remains a strong pipeline of private equity-backed borrowers requiring financing and this is increasing the demandfor large cap private credit transactions."
Read the full Alternative Credit Investor 2026 Outlook >
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Original text here: https://www.morganlewis.com/news/2026/01/the-diamond-era-private-credits-outlook-for-2026
The Diamond Era? Private Credit's Outlook for 2026, Alternative Credit Investor
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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The Diamond Era? Private Credit's Outlook for 2026, Alternative Credit Investor
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Partner Paul Denham commented in an Alternative Credit Investor 2026 Outlook feature on the momentum building across private credit markets.
"Investors are showing strong interest in private credit due to attractive yield premiums and diversification," Paul said. "There remains a strong pipeline of private equity-backed borrowers requiring financing and this is increasing the demand
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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The Diamond Era? Private Credit's Outlook for 2026, Alternative Credit Investor
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Partner Paul Denham commented in an Alternative Credit Investor 2026 Outlook feature on the momentum building across private credit markets.
"Investors are showing strong interest in private credit due to attractive yield premiums and diversification," Paul said. "There remains a strong pipeline of private equity-backed borrowers requiring financing and this is increasing the demandfor large cap private credit transactions."
Read the full Alternative Credit Investor 2026 Outlook >
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Original text here: https://www.morganlewis.com/news/2026/01/the-diamond-era-private-credits-outlook-for-2026
Nutter Attorneys Walk to the Hill in Support of Civil Legal Aid Funding
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 17 -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2026:
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Nutter Attorneys Walk to the Hill in Support of Civil Legal Aid Funding
Nutter attorneys will participate in the Equal Justice Coalition's (EJC) 27th Annual Walk to the Hill for Civil Legal Aid on January 28. Held at the Massachusetts State House, Nutter attorneys will help advocate for civil legal aid funding at the state level through the budget line item for the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (MLAC), which is the largest funder of civil legal aid organizations in the
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 17 -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2026:
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Nutter Attorneys Walk to the Hill in Support of Civil Legal Aid Funding
Nutter attorneys will participate in the Equal Justice Coalition's (EJC) 27th Annual Walk to the Hill for Civil Legal Aid on January 28. Held at the Massachusetts State House, Nutter attorneys will help advocate for civil legal aid funding at the state level through the budget line item for the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (MLAC), which is the largest funder of civil legal aid organizations in theCommonwealth. The firm has supported Walk to the Hill since its inaugural year.
"Nutter is proud to Walk to the Hill year after year to support the EJC and ensure that legal services can be accessible to those who need them the most," said Nick Stabile, who served as Nutter's captain this year.
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Original text here: https://www.nutter.com/trending-newsroom-news-walk-to-the-hill-2026
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Littler: Policy Week in Review - January 16, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 17 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Policy Week in Review - January 16, 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, state, and local matters.
By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin
NLRB Issues Decision on Regional Directors' Authority; Makes Staff Selections
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), with newly sworn-in Board members James Murphy and Scott Mayer, issued a decision
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 17 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Policy Week in Review - January 16, 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, state, and local matters.
By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin
NLRB Issues Decision on Regional Directors' Authority; Makes Staff Selections
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), with newly sworn-in Board members James Murphy and Scott Mayer, issued a decisionthis week confirming that regional directors can continue to exercise their delegated authority while the Board lacks a quorum, meaning regional directors have the authority to conduct elections and certify the results regardless of the Board's composition. The order goes on to state that the decision is "fully in line with the policy behind Congress's decision to allow for the delegation in the first place."
Additionally, the new Board members James Murphy and Scott Mayer each selected their chief counsel this week. Member Murphy selected Rachel Gartner, who was former Chair Kaplan's chief counsel and has held many leadership positions at the Board since she joined in 1997. Member Mayer selected Grant Kraus, who joined the Board in 1990 as staff attorney and was promoted to more prominent positions over the years including deputy chief counsel. Read here for additional information.
OSHA Extends Hazard Communications Standard Compliance Deadlines
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a notice that pursuant to "good cause" it is extending the compliance dates of its Hazardous Communications Standard (HCS) by four months to allow more time for the agency to publish the necessary guidance materials and for the regulated community to review those materials. The HCS was issued during the previous administration and is intended to ensure that workers know about hazardous chemicals through standardized labels.
Administration Pauses Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries
In a social media post, the State Department announced this week it will pause immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, with the stated purpose of preventing foreign nationals from taking welfare and public benefits. Although no specifics were given, various reports indicate the pause will start January 21.
Chair Walberg Holds First Committee Hearing in Artificial Intelligence Series
On January 14, U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee Chair Tim Walberg (R-MI) held the first of a series of committee hearings on artificial intelligence (AI), titled "Building an AI-Ready America." The hearing examined AI and its growing role in education, workforce development, and the future of work. In his opening remarks, Chair Walberg outlined AI's potential benefits, including increases in efficiency and productivity gains, while also addressing its challenges and the need to update labor laws and regulations that have not kept pace with how quickly work is changing. For additional information, read here.
Of note, earlier today, the State Department issued a joint statement of the U.S. and Israel on the launch of a strategic partnership on AI, research and critical technologies in an effort to "advance economic growth, create jobs, and enhance security through technological superiority."
House Leadership Cancels Vote on Joint Employer Bill
A House floor vote on the "Save Local Business Act," which would provide that a company may be considered a joint employer of the employees of another employer under federal labor law only if such company directly, actually, and immediately exercises significant control over the essential terms and conditions of employment, was cancelled after several Republican members voiced their opposition to the legislation. This development is indicative of the growing Republican populist movement in the House and Senate in which certain members are aligning with organized labor on key policies.
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Authors
Shannon Meade
Executive Director, Workplace Policy Institute
Washington, D.C.
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James A. Paretti
Shareholder
Washington, D.C.
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Alexander T. MacDonald
Shareholder
Washington, D.C.
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/policy-week-review-january-16-2026
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FTC Announces Annual Changes to the HSR Act's Notification Thresholds
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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FTC Announces Annual Changes to the HSR Act's Notification Thresholds
By Barbara T. Sicalides, Daniel N. Anziska, Joseph A. Farside Jr., Van M. Jolas, Julian Weiss
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the annual changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act notification thresholds. The HSR Act requires all persons contemplating certain mergers or acquisitions, which meet or exceed the jurisdictional thresholds, to file notification with the FTC and the Department of
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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FTC Announces Annual Changes to the HSR Act's Notification Thresholds
By Barbara T. Sicalides, Daniel N. Anziska, Joseph A. Farside Jr., Van M. Jolas, Julian Weiss
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the annual changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act notification thresholds. The HSR Act requires all persons contemplating certain mergers or acquisitions, which meet or exceed the jurisdictional thresholds, to file notification with the FTC and the Department ofJustice and to wait a designated period of time before consummating such transactions. These thresholds are adjusted annually based on changes in the U.S. gross national product (GNP). The changes are expected to become effective 30 days after notice is published in the Federal Register.
Generally, the HSR Act requires notification for mergers, acquisitions, joint venture formations, and certain exclusive pharmaceutical license agreements over a certain size among parties over a certain size. The size-of-transaction threshold will increase to $133.9 million from $126.4 million. Transactions that will result in the purchaser holding voting securities, assets, or noncorporate interests valued above that threshold will be reportable if the size-of-parties test is also satisfied and no exemptions apply. The new thresholds also apply to certain exclusive pharmaceutical patent licenses.
The size-of-parties thresholds will also increase. Generally, one party must have sales or assets of at least $26.8 million, and the other party must have sales or assets of at least $267.8 million. Unless an exemption applies, transactions valued in excess of $535.5 million will require premerger notification regardless of the annual sales or assets of the parties.
FTC Announces Changes in Filing Fees
In addition to announcing the new HSR thresholds, the FTC approved publication of the new merger filing fee thresholds. There are six filing fee thresholds based on the size of the transaction:
Filing Fee ... 2026 Size of Transaction
$35,000 ... Valued above $133.9 million but less than $189.6 million
$110,000 ... Valued at or above $189.6 million but less than $586.9 million
$275,000 ... Valued at or above $586.9 million but less than $1.174 billion
$440,000 ... Valued at or above $1.174 billion but less than $2.347 billion
$875,000 ... Valued at or above $2.347 billion but less than $5.869 billion
$2,460,000 ... Valued at or above $5.869 billion
To determine reportability, parties must apply the thresholds that are or will be in effect at the time of closing. However, the applicable filing fee is based on the filing fee threshold that is in effect at the time the parties submit their HSR filings.
Summary of New HSR Thresholds Is as Follows:
Size-of-transaction threshold:
$126.4 million will become $133.9 million
Size-of-parties thresholds:
$25.3 million will become $26.8 million
$252.9 million will become $267.8 million
Size-of-transaction where size-of-parties no longer relevant:
$505.8 million will become $535.5 million
The HSR regulations are complex and address, among other things, how to determine the size of the person and the size of the transaction and whether an exemption could apply. It is important to be familiar not only with the specific thresholds but also with how the thresholds apply to your transactions.
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Original text here: https://www.troutman.com/insights/ftc-announces-annual-changes-to-the-hsr-acts-notification-thresholds-2026/
