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Pressing the Reset Button: The UK Life Sciences Market Reinvents Itself (Institutional Real Estate, Inc.)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Pressing the Reset Button: The UK Life Sciences Market Reinvents Itself (Institutional Real Estate, Inc.)
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Ray Fang, a Private Equity Real Estate partner and lawyer at Goodwin, says the UK life sciences segment is maturing as investors become more discerning. He describes how in the past investment was somewhat driven by pandemic tailwinds, "and frankly, a fear of missing out". "Private equity funds and institutional investors were making [good returns] and so others looked
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Pressing the Reset Button: The UK Life Sciences Market Reinvents Itself (Institutional Real Estate, Inc.)
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Ray Fang, a Private Equity Real Estate partner and lawyer at Goodwin, says the UK life sciences segment is maturing as investors become more discerning. He describes how in the past investment was somewhat driven by pandemic tailwinds, "and frankly, a fear of missing out". "Private equity funds and institutional investors were making [good returns] and so others lookedto increase their exposure in a broadly thematic way," he explains. "Capital allocators were just that they were allocators. Whereas now investors want specialised offerings, strong operators, and demand more discipline. It's a lot more fundamentals-led and a lot less speculative." He added. "But actually, if you know what you're doing or can partner with an operator who does, startups succeed, move into larger premises, and you can shape the real estate ecosystem around them."
Please read the Institutional Real Estate, Inc. article for more.
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Original text here: https://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/01/announcements-privateequity-pressing-the-reset-button
Taft Elects 21 New Partners
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Taft Elects 21 New Partners
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Taft is pleased to announce that the following 21 attorneys have been elected to the firm's partnership:
* Joshua G. Bass / Business / Cleveland
* Kelsie L. Breit / Finance / Indianapolis
* Ashlee J. Cherne-Hendrick / Finance / Minneapolis
* Spencer S. Cowan / Litigation / Cincinnati
* Michael D. De Matteis / Business / Cleveland
* Zachary D. Eddy / Business / Dayton
* Dion Farganis / Employment and Labor Relations / Minneapolis
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Taft Elects 21 New Partners
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Taft is pleased to announce that the following 21 attorneys have been elected to the firm's partnership:
* Joshua G. Bass / Business / Cleveland
* Kelsie L. Breit / Finance / Indianapolis
* Ashlee J. Cherne-Hendrick / Finance / Minneapolis
* Spencer S. Cowan / Litigation / Cincinnati
* Michael D. De Matteis / Business / Cleveland
* Zachary D. Eddy / Business / Dayton
* Dion Farganis / Employment and Labor Relations / Minneapolis
* Elizabeth M. Glotfelty / Environmental / Cincinnati
* Ioana M. Guset / Litigation / Chicago
* Lauren A. Kemp / Employment and Labor Relations / Columbus
* Javan A. Kline / Tax / Cincinnati
* Leah D. Leyendecker / Business / Intellectual Property / Minneapolis
* Adam M. Niblick / Real Estate / Minneapolis
* Amanda M. Pipik-Leip / Domestic Relations / Cleveland
* Christopher Richards / Environmental / Detroit
* Madeleine Rosengrants / Domestic Relations / Denver
* Jacob W. Smith / Domestic Relations / Columbus
* Caroline E. Thee / Business / Chicago
* Alex E. Wallin / Government Contracts / Cincinnati
* Elizabeth Winkowski / Litigation / Chicago
* Christopher M. Wolcott / Litigation / Dayton
Joshua G. Bass' practice primarily involves advising private equity firms, public and private companies, and real estate sponsors in connection with structuring and negotiating complex business transactions, including domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, business formations, joint ventures, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, day-to-day operation of their portfolio companies, and other general corporate matters. He is also a trusted counsel to venture capital funds and emerging growth companies.
Kelsie L. Breit focuses her practice on all aspects of lending and finance law. Her experience includes representing financial institutions and borrowers in commercial finance transactions, including secured syndicated and single bank credit agreements, ESOP financings, asset-based lending transactions, complex real estate development financings, and acquisition financings.
Ashlee J. Cherne-Hendrick guides borrowers and lenders through complex corporate finance transactions, including venture and growth lending, asset-based lending, commercial real estate lending, private placements, and traditional commercial lending. Her breadth of professional experience and collaborative approach allow her to be a true strategic partner to her clients, providing them with practical advice to help them achieve their business objectives.
Spencer S. Cowan is a litigation partner, representing businesses and individuals at the trial and appellate levels. He has experience in a range of matters, including class action defense, securities litigation and arbitration, and earn-out disputes.
Michael D. De Matteis primarily focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, representing private equity sponsors, their portfolio companies, and privately held businesses. He advises clients in all aspects of complex business transactions, including buy-side and sell-side M&A, recapitalizations, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, and strategic investments. In addition to his M&A practice, De Matteis regularly counsels portfolio companies, emerging growth companies, and privately held businesses on general corporate governance, day-to-day legal matters, and strategic business initiatives.
Zachary D. Eddy represents individual and business clients in corporate mergers and acquisitions, commercial finance transactions, and commercial real estate transactions. Eddy has considerable experience in company formations and negotiating and drafting various corporate transactional agreements, as well as in representing individuals, banks, and companies in oil and gas litigation and transactional matters.
Dion Farganis partners with clients to find solutions to all of their employment-related legal issues, including terminations, discrimination, employment agreements, discipline and performance issues, compensation, and non-compete and non-solicitation restrictions. Farganis is also an experienced litigator, drawing on his experience as a federal judicial clerk to guide clients through every step of the litigation process. A former tenured college professor, Dion also advises higher education institutions on issues such as student rights, faculty governance, and Title IX.
Elizabeth M. Glotfelty counsels clients on a wide range of matters, including environmental compliance and permitting; due diligence as part of real estate and business transactions; risk strategy; brownfields redevelopment; and greenwashing matters. With experience across industries, Glotfelty represents public and private companies of all sizes, commercial developers, and public entities.
Ioana M. Guset focuses her practice on commercial litigation matters, including breach of fiduciary duty cases, breach of contract cases, shareholder disputes, fraud, defamation, tortious interference, employment discrimination, class action defense, and civil rights litigation. She has guided her clients in complex commercial litigation in federal and state courts, at both the trial and appellate levels.
Lauren A. Kemp focuses her practice on employment counseling and litigation, as well as workers' compensation. She has significant experience with ADA and Title VII compliance and all phases of litigation. Kemp provides personnel, risk management, and compliance guidance; develops employee handbooks and policies; conducts internal investigations; represents employers in litigation matters; and counsels on charges of discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. Kemp also represents employers in occupational safety and health matters, including defending enforcement actions by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Javan A. Kline represents public and privately-held clients in sophisticated tax and corporate matters, including tax structuring, mergers & acquisitions, business exits, renewable energy tax credit transactions, qualified small business stock (QSBS), state and local tax, and tax controversy.
Leah D. Leyendecker focuses her practice on commercial transactions driven by intellectual property, intangible assets, and technology. She has extensive experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating technology-related agreements, including licenses and master services agreements, SaaS agreements, technology development agreements, and sponsorship agreements. She regularly advises clients on intellectual property, licensing, brand protection and sponsorship matters, and provides strategic counsel on the intellectual property and technology aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.
Adam M. Niblick focuses his practice principally in the areas of real estate development and redevelopment, construction, land use and zoning, real property acquisitions and sales, real estate finance, and leasing. Niblick serves as outside general counsel to a broad range of clients and aids in all phases of real estate development, including property acquisition, obtaining governmental approvals, and contracting. He also has particular expertise with public sector projects, public-private partnerships, government procurement, economic development, and projects that utilize local, state, or federal funds.
Amanda M. Pipik-Leip is known for guiding clients through high-stakes family law matters with clarity, strategy and discretion. She brings extensive experience in sophisticated prenuptial agreements, complex divorce actions, dissolutions, custody and support issues, post-decree litigation, and adoption proceedings. With a reputation for balancing unwavering advocacy with a thoughtful, solutions-driven approach, Pipik-Leip helps clients through some of the most important - and sensitive - moments of their lives.
Christopher Richards concentrates on helping clients proactively address complicated environmental problems, resolve private infrastructure and utility compliance issues, and strategically navigate regulatory enforcement actions. Richards has prevailed over legal complications with numerous regulatory agencies, including the EPA, OSHA, USACE, USNRC, EGLE, MIOSHA, and various State agencies throughout the United States.
Madeleine Rosengrants is a talented family law practitioner and skilled litigator who represents clients at every stage of domestic relations cases, from initial consultation through final resolution. She has successfully represented doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, and business executives through intricate financial matters to find creative solutions for the individual family's needs. She has favorably resolved contentious divorces and regularly advises on and structures agreements regarding the allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, custody, maintenance, relocation, and high-asset property distributions. She also has secured temporary and permanent protection orders for clients and has represented clients in contempt hearings, in arbitration proceedings, and post-decree modification hearings.
Jacob W. Smith is a trusted advisor for people who are facing the economic, emotional, and legal difficulties connected to changes in family relationships. He represents business owners, executives, managers, medical professionals, athletes, artists, philanthropists, and politicians in the complex legal challenges connected to sophisticated divorce, dissolution, custody, post-decree, and international child abduction litigation. He also advises clients on prenuptial and postnuptial agreements as well as any matters relating to jointly held property by unmarried individuals.
Caroline E. Thee is a transactional attorney whose practice centers on advising insurers in connection with underwriting representations and warranties insurance policies. Drawing on her extensive deal-making acumen, honed through representing private equity buyers, strategic acquirers, and family-owned sellers in complex M&A transactions, she brings a practical approach to underwriting. Thee focuses on guiding insurers through policy negotiations, assessing deal-specific risks, and helping underwriters navigate the nuanced issues that arise across a wide range of industries.
Alex E. Wallin is a litigator focusing on representing clients in government contract, commercial, and antitrust litigation, as well as arbitrations. He represents government contractors in bid protests and litigates complex disputes in state and federal courts throughout the U.S., including the Eastern District of Virginia's "Rocket Docket," one of the country's fastest trial dockets. Alex regularly counsels corporate clients on all aspects of antitrust law. He assists clients with internal investigations and represents clients involved in criminal prosecutions and investigations.
Elizabeth Winkowski is an experienced litigator in Chicago's Commercial Litigation practice group, focusing her practice on complex civil litigation and matters relating to privacy and technology. She has successfully represented a wide range of clientsfrom private and public companies to large institutionsat all stages of litigation in both state and federal court.
Christopher M. Wolcott is a trial lawyer and a partner in Taft's Dayton office where he is a member of the Litigation practice group. Wolcott represents clients through all aspects of the civil litigation process, has tried multiple cases to winning verdicts in both state and federal court, and has successfully defended those verdicts on appeal. He focuses his practice on commercial litigation but also has experience in probate and wealth transfer litigation, administrative and alternative dispute resolution proceedings, labor and employment matters, and business issues. Prior to joining Taft, Wolcott was a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Melissa T. Standridge at the Kansas Court of Appeals. He obtained his J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law and his bachelor's degree from Tiffin University, magna cum laude, where he was also a member of the school's cross country and track teams.
About Taft
Founded in 1885 with a 140-year legacy rooted in the historic Taft family, today Taft is one of the nation's fastest-growing law firms. As a modern law firm with a non-headquarter operating model and more than 1,200 attorneys, Taft is fully committed to delivering the highest level of service to today's organizations and individuals. The legal performance of Taft attorneys is recognized nationally, with inclusion in the Am Law 100, Chambers USA, Best Lawyers(r), Super Lawyers, and more. Learn more at Taftlaw.com.
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Original text here: https://www.taftlaw.com/news-events/news/taft-elects-21-new-partners/
4 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to Variety's 2025 Dealmakers Impact Report
MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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4 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to Variety's 2025 Dealmakers Impact Report
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ATLANTA - Dec. 31, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Charles J. Biederman, Daniel H. Black, Jess Rosen, and Bobby Rosenbloum have been named to Variety's 2025 Dealmakers Impact Report, featured on p. 89.
This annual list honors leading professionals whose innovative negotiating skills and strategic vision have shaped some of the most influential deals in entertainment
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MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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4 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to Variety's 2025 Dealmakers Impact Report
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ATLANTA - Dec. 31, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Charles J. Biederman, Daniel H. Black, Jess Rosen, and Bobby Rosenbloum have been named to Variety's 2025 Dealmakers Impact Report, featured on p. 89.
This annual list honors leading professionals whose innovative negotiating skills and strategic vision have shaped some of the most influential deals in entertainmentacross film, television, music, digital media, and live performance over the past year. Variety 's editorial team spotlights these accomplished dealmakers for their ability to forge transformative alliances, create consensus, and drive value in an ever-evolving industry.
"Being named in Variety 's Dealmakers Report is a meaningful recognition of our team's hard work and commitment to our clients," said Rosenbloum, chair of the firm's Global Entertainment & Media Practice. "It's a testament to our dedication to innovative, client-centered counsel across the entertainment industry."
"It's an honor for us to be included among this year's Dealmakers," added Black, vice chair of the practice. "This acknowledgement highlights our team's collaborative approach and our ongoing pursuit of excellence."
Biederman represents a diverse global clientele across music, film, television, branding, fashion, and more, providing strategic counsel on creative and business matters, with a strong track record in catalog sales.
Black, also chair of the firm's West Coast Entertainment & Media Practice, brings wide-ranging experience, having served as lead counsel on major transactions for film studios, television networks, streaming services, and digital content companies, both as a private practitioner and, before that, in senior in-house legal and business affairs positions.
Rosen, co-chair of the Atlanta Entertainment & Media Practice, is recognized as one of the nation's top entertainment attorneys. For more than 30 years, he has represented prominent talent in music, film, television, and new media, and brings a unique perspective as a former professional musician.
Rosenbloum, widely regarded as a key architect of the modern digital music business, has helped drive billions of dollars in value for the global music industry. With over three decades of experience at the intersection of music and technology, he advises on digital media strategies and complex content license agreements. He also represents many of the leading music television properties, developing strategies and negotiating agreements with television and cable networks and video streaming services.
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Original text here: https://www.gtlaw.com/en/news/2025/12/press-releases/4-greenberg-traurig-attorneys-named-to-varietys-2025-dealmakers-impact-report
Venable Foundation Announces $4.1M in Charitable Grants in 2025
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Venable Foundation Announces $4.1M in Charitable Grants in 2025
The Venable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of law firm Venable LLP, announced its last round of giving for 2025--$1.5 million in grants to 159 U.S.-based nonprofits--bringing its total for the year to nearly $4.1 million and 465 organizations.
"We are proud to support the important work of so many wonderful organizations," said Bob Waldman, president, Venable Foundation. "These organizations are impacting our communities in meaningful ways,
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Venable Foundation Announces $4.1M in Charitable Grants in 2025
The Venable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of law firm Venable LLP, announced its last round of giving for 2025--$1.5 million in grants to 159 U.S.-based nonprofits--bringing its total for the year to nearly $4.1 million and 465 organizations.
"We are proud to support the important work of so many wonderful organizations," said Bob Waldman, president, Venable Foundation. "These organizations are impacting our communities in meaningful ways,and we're honored to be their partners."
The following are the total charitable grants/* and donations for the year:
- $1,301,000 to 147 organizations in Washington, DC
- $1,157,500 to 111 organizations in Baltimore
- $742,000 to 100 organizations in New York City
- $526,000 to 67 organizations in Los Angeles
- $157,500 to 27 organizations in Chicago
- $156,000 to 26 organizations in San Francisco
- $117,500 to 18 organizations in Miami
- $40,000 to 7 organizations in Denver
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"These organizations are at the forefront of addressing critical needs, and their impact inspires us to continue expanding our reach and deepening our support," added Michael Bigley, director, Venable Foundation. "We look forward to reviewing next year's applications."
Grants are given to nonprofits that align with one of the firm's eight focus areas--arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, legal services, workforce development, and youth impact--and are located in a city where the firm operates. While grant amounts may vary, the average amount given is $10,000. The next application deadline is February 2. The submission form and a complete list of grant recipients can be found here.
The Venable Foundation is one of the largest law firm foundations in the United States, with more than four decades of impact, and is regularly recognized and ranked as one of the most charitable law firms. The Foundation is proudly funded by the partners of Venable.
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Venable LLP is an Am Law Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, DC, with more than 900 professionals across the U.S. Known for its innovative solutions and client-focused approach, Venable serves as trusted counsel to corporations, nonprofits, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide. The firm's robust capabilities span business law, regulatory compliance, litigation, and intellectual property. For more information, visit Venable.com.
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Original text here: https://www.venable.com/about/news/2025/12/venable-foundation-announces-4-m-in-charitable
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Littler Issues Commentary: New York Is the Eleventh State to Restrict Employers' Use of Credit History
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 30 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Dec. 29, 2025:
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New York Is the Eleventh State to Restrict Employers' Use of Credit History
By Stephen A. Fuchs
On December 19, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law S03072, amending the New York Fair Credit Reporting Act/1 to prohibit New York employers from obtaining or using consumer credit history in hiring and personnel decisions.
The amended statute, which takes effect 120 days after enactment--on April 18, 2026--tracks the New York City Stop Credit Discrimination in Employment
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 30 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Dec. 29, 2025:
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New York Is the Eleventh State to Restrict Employers' Use of Credit History
By Stephen A. Fuchs
On December 19, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law S03072, amending the New York Fair Credit Reporting Act/1 to prohibit New York employers from obtaining or using consumer credit history in hiring and personnel decisions.
The amended statute, which takes effect 120 days after enactment--on April 18, 2026--tracks the New York City Stop Credit Discrimination in EmploymentAct (SCDEA) that took effect in 2015, and makes New York the eleventh state to enact legislation restricting such use of consumer credit history, joining California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont and Washington, as well as New York City; the District of Columbia; Chicago; Cook County, Illinois; Madison, Wisconsin; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Statutory Prohibitions
The New York credit history discrimination law amends the New York General Business law by prohibiting the acquisition of or use by employers of an applicant's or employee's consumer credit history, that is, the individual's credit worthiness, credit standing, credit history or payment history, as indicated by a consumer credit report, a credit score, or information obtained directly from the individual regarding their credit history, debts, bankruptcies, judgments or liens. The statute makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for an employer, labor organization, employment agency or their agent to:
1. Request consumer credit history;
2. Use consumer credit history of an applicant for employment or of an employee; or
3. Otherwise discriminate against an applicant regarding hiring, compensation or the terms or conditions of employment based on the consumer credit history of the applicant or employee unless the position sought or held is within one of the enumerated exemptions.
Statutory Exemptions
Like all such laws, the statute contains several exemptions from its general prohibition on the use of an individual's consumer credit history. These exemptions largely mirror the exemptions in the New York City SCDEA. Specifically, the statute does not apply to:
1. Employers required by state or federal law or by a self-regulatory organization to use an individual's consumer credit history for employment purposes;
2. Persons applying for employment as peace officers, police officers, or positions with a law enforcement agency;
3. Persons in a position subject to a background investigation by a state agency where the person is in an appointed position bearing a high degree of public trust;
4. Persons in a position required to be bonded under state or federal law;
5. Persons in a position requiring security clearance under state or federal law;
6. Persons in a non-clerical position having regular access to trade secrets,2 intelligence information or national security information;
7. Persons in a position with (a) signatory authority over third-party funds or assets valued at $10,000 or more or (b) have a fiduciary duty or authority to enter into financial transactions valued at $10,000 or more on behalf of the employer; or
8. Persons in a position whose regular duties allow the employee to modify digital security systems.
Similar to the exemptions under the New York City SCDEA, these exemptions are narrowly defined and are expected to be narrowly construed by courts and state agencies.
Restrictions on Consumer Reporting Agencies
The New York State statute goes further than any of the other similar laws by prohibiting consumer reporting agencies (credit bureaus and background check companies) from providing consumer reports for employment purposes that contain information bearing on an individual's credit worthiness, standing, capacity, or history unless the employer or position is exempt from the statute. This provision of the law may be subject to a preemption challenge by consumer reporting agencies to the extent it narrows the permissible scope of credit reporting under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Scope of Coverage
As the New York State credit history discrimination law amends the New York Fair Credit Reporting Act, on its face (and absent any contrary guidance from state agencies enforcing the statute),/3 the amendments apply to any individual in New York whose credit or personal data may be used by employers or other entities through a consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. This application differs from the scope of the New York State Human Rights Law, which is interpreted to cover decisions regarding employment in New York, employment decisions made in New York, or that have an effect on employees working in the state. As a practical matter, this means an individual who lives in New York but applies for a position in another state whose credit history is obtained for employment purposes may be covered by the New York credit history discrimination law.
Conclusion
Employers conducting credit history checks for employment purposes for positions in New York or on persons located in New York should review their policies and practices and closely monitor guidance issued by agencies enforcing the amended statute in advance of the April 18, 2026 effective date of the statute.
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1/ N. Y. Gen Bus. L. Sec.380 et seq. The new credit history discrimination provisions amend N.Y. Gen. Bus. L. Sec.Sec.380-a and 380-b.
2/ "Trade secrets" means information that: (A) derives independent economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; (B) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy; and (C) can reasonably be said to be the end product of significant innovation. The term "trade secrets" does not include general proprietary company information such as handbooks and policies. The term "regular access to trade secrets" does not include access to or the use of client, customer or mailing lists.
3/ While the statute tasks the New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR) with monitoring the use of exemptions under the statute and reporting on such use to the state legislature, it does not specify whether NYSDHR or the agencies that enforce violations of the New York State Fair Credit Reporting Act (i.e., the New York Department of Financial Service and the New York Division of Consumer Protection), will enforce violations of these credit history discrimination provisions.
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/new-york-eleventh-state-restrict-employers-use-credit-history
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Gibson Dunn Announces 2025 Pro Bono Award Winners
LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Announces 2025 Pro Bono Award Winners
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Gibson Dunn's Pro Bono Committee is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Frank Wheat Memorial Awards. This year's Frank Wheat Award winners showcase different aspects of the firm's diverse and vibrant pro bono practice, including immigration, religious liberty, and civil rights. Each of our winners demonstrated leadership and initiative in their pro bono work, obtained significant results for their clients,
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LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Announces 2025 Pro Bono Award Winners
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Gibson Dunn's Pro Bono Committee is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Frank Wheat Memorial Awards. This year's Frank Wheat Award winners showcase different aspects of the firm's diverse and vibrant pro bono practice, including immigration, religious liberty, and civil rights. Each of our winners demonstrated leadership and initiative in their pro bono work, obtained significant results for their clients,and is an inspiration to their colleagues across the firm.
With this year's winners leading the way, more than 2,000 Gibson Dunn lawyers around the world have devoted approximately 238,000 hours to pro bono work in 2025. In total, this work was valued at more than $300 million. Beyond the numbers which set a new record for participation across the firm we are most proud of the real-world impact our pro bono practice has had on our clients around the world. We know our clients place their trust in us at key moments in their lives, and we are honored to work on their behalf.
Frank Wheat was a former Los Angeles partner, a superb transactional lawyer, SEC commissioner, and president of the Los Angeles County Bar. He was also a giant in the nonprofit community, having founded the Alliance for Children's Rights in addition to serving as a leader of the Sierra Club and as a founding director of the Center for Law in the Public Interest. He exemplified the commitment to the community and to pro bono service that has always been a core tenet of the Gibson Dunn culture. Recipients of the Frank Wheat Memorial Award each receive a $2,500 prize to be donated to pro bono organizations designated by the recipients.
View the full announcement.
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Original text here: https://www.gibsondunn.com/gibson-dunn-announces-2025-pro-bono-award-winners/
Dina E. Conlin Named a Massachusetts 'Go To Commercial Real Estate Lawyer'
MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Dina E. Conlin Named a Massachusetts 'Go To Commercial Real Estate Lawyer'
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BOSTON - Dec. 30, 2025 - Dina E. Conlin, co-chair of the Boston Real Estate Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named a 2025 "Go To Commercial Real Estate Lawyer" by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Conlin and her fellow honorees are featured in the publication's Dec. 29 edition.
"Go To Lawyers" are nominated by their peers and chosen by a panel from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
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MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Dina E. Conlin Named a Massachusetts 'Go To Commercial Real Estate Lawyer'
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BOSTON - Dec. 30, 2025 - Dina E. Conlin, co-chair of the Boston Real Estate Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named a 2025 "Go To Commercial Real Estate Lawyer" by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Conlin and her fellow honorees are featured in the publication's Dec. 29 edition.
"Go To Lawyers" are nominated by their peers and chosen by a panel from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.Honorees are selected for demonstrating in-depth knowledge in their field and deep experience with a record of success, according to the publication.
"Congratulations to Dina on being recognized as a 'Go To Lawyer.' She is a trusted adviser in complex commercial real estate matters and brings strategic judgment and deep market insight to every transaction," Boston office co-Managing Shareholders David J. Dykeman and Terence P. McCourt said in a joint statement.
Conlin advises clients in many aspects of commercial real estate transactions, representing sellers and purchasers of commercial property, including in financing and structuring of private equity transactions; land owners and tenants in ground leasing, development projects, and renewable energy projects; and private companies with respect to the real estate aspect of mergers and stock purchases. She also advises clients on zoning and other land use matters. Conlin has wide-ranging experience with projects on public lands, having represented a public agency in the ground leasing and development of lands involving public rights of way and state and federal oversight.
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Original text here: https://www.gtlaw.com/en/news/2025/12/press-releases/greenberg-traurigs-dina-e-conlin-named-a-massachusetts-go-to-commercial-real-estate-lawyer
