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Max Karpel Authors Bloomberg Law Article on the Hedge Fund Start-Up Boom and Key Considerations for Hedge Fund Lawyers
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release:

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Max Karpel Authors Bloomberg Law Article on the Hedge Fund Start-Up Boom and Key Considerations for Hedge Fund Lawyers

Bloomberg Law has published an article titled, "Lawyers for Emerging Hedge Fund Managers Need Deep Experience," authored by Akin investment management partner Max Karpel. The article examines the key capabilities lawyers need when advising hedge fund managers in current market conditions.

With the landscape for emerging hedge fund managers changing dramatically following a decade of more ... Show Full Article

Littler Issues Commentary: UK Government Confirms Commitment to Introduce Mandatory Ethnicity and Disability Pay Gap Reporting for Large Employers
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 7 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 6, 2026, by senior associate Donall Breen:

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UK Government Confirms Commitment to Introduce Mandatory Ethnicity and Disability Pay Gap Reporting for Large Employers

At a Glance

* The UK Government confirmed its commitment to introduce mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers (with 250 or more employees).

* No specific time frame for the changes has been provided. For the Government to introduce mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large ... Show Full Article

Littler Issues Commentary: Puerto Rico Supreme Court Holds That Commercial Image Rights Require Written Transfer and Revocable Consent
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 7 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 6, 2026, by managing capital member Erika Berrios - Berrios and associate Diego M. Pico-Vazquez:

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Puerto Rico Supreme Court Holds that Commercial Image Rights Require Written Transfer and Revocable Consent

In Osvaldo Friger Salgueiro v. Mech-Tech College, LLC; Mech-Tech Management, LLC; Artificial Intelligence, 2026 TSPR 30, 218 D.P.R. ___, the Puerto Rico Supreme Court held that any transfer of commercial image rights must be in writing, regardless of the nature of the relationship between ... Show Full Article

Kilpatrick Attorneys Named to Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 7 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 6, 2026:

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Kilpatrick Attorneys Named to Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards

Kilpatrick announced today that 10 of the Firm's attorneys have been named to Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards. Kilpatrick continues to rank among the top firms with the most editorial board members. Members of the editorial advisory board provide feedback on Law360's coverage and expert insight on how best to shape future coverage.

The following attorneys were named editorial advisory ... Show Full Article

Hanson Bridgett Signs Onto Amicus Brief Supporting Rule of Law and Independence of the Legal Profession
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 7 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release:

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Hanson Bridgett Signs Onto Amicus Brief Supporting Rule of Law and Independence of the Legal Profession

Hanson Bridgett has joined an amicus brief (https://www.hansonbridgett.com/sites/default/files/2026-04/2026.04.03%20Brief%20of%20Amici%20Curiae%20Law%20Firms%20in%20Support%20of%20Plaintiffs-Appellees%20and%20Affirmance%20with%20Appendix%20A.pdf) filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in support of Perkins Coie LLP, Jenner & Block LLP, Wilmer ... Show Full Article

Dentons Canada and IGNITE Atlantic Partner to Support Entrepreneurs Across Rural Nova Scotia
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:

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Dentons Canada and IGNITE Atlantic partner to support entrepreneurs across rural Nova Scotia

Dentons, Canada's Global Law Firm, is pleased to announce a new partnership with IGNITE Atlantic to support entrepreneurs and innovators across rural Nova Scotia.

Through this collaboration, Dentons will provide in-kind programming and resources to members of the IGNITE community, helping founders access practical knowledge on key legal and business topics as they grow their ventures.

As part of the partnership, Dentons will ... Show Full Article

Akin Attorneys Author Bloomberg Law Article Discussing Expected Rulemaking on Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release:

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Akin Attorneys Author Bloomberg Law Article Discussing Expected Rulemaking on Prediction Markets

Bloomberg Law has published an article titled, "CFTC Wants to Answer the Tough Questions on Prediction Markets" authored by Akin white collar defense & government investigations senior counsel Jack Murphy and associate William Fowkes. The article examines the key issues expected to shape the CFTC's upcoming rulemaking on prediction markets, following its March 12 advance notice of proposed rulemaking.

The authors ... Show Full Article