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Dechert Attracts Large Partner Group, Opening Offices in Chicago & Dallas
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 26 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dechert Attracts Large Partner Group, Opening New Offices in Chicago and Dallas
Dechert welcomes more than 20 lateral partners, including a preeminent U.S. complex litigation practice and Chambers Band 1 accounting defense practice. This group is led by Mike Poulos, who most recently served as partner in charge of global strategy and a member of the executive committee at a leading law firm. He will join Dechert as vice chair and global head of strategy. The new partners practice in litigation, transaction,
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 26 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dechert Attracts Large Partner Group, Opening New Offices in Chicago and Dallas
Dechert welcomes more than 20 lateral partners, including a preeminent U.S. complex litigation practice and Chambers Band 1 accounting defense practice. This group is led by Mike Poulos, who most recently served as partner in charge of global strategy and a member of the executive committee at a leading law firm. He will join Dechert as vice chair and global head of strategy. The new partners practice in litigation, transaction,intellectual property and employment and will be resident in Dechert's New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. offices and soon-to-be-opened offices in Chicago and Dallas.
"We are thrilled to have this marquee group who have worked together for many years join Dechert," said Mark Thierfelder, Dechert co-chair. "Mike and all the partners could not be a better addition to the firm as we grow our stellar litigation, corporate, intellectual property and labor and employment practices and continue to take a sector lens to address our clients' complex business and legal needs."
"I am incredibly excited to join Dechert, integrate with firm leadership and help continue the firm's upward trajectory. At the same time, I am grateful for my time at my previous firm. We joined Dechert because we felt aligned with firm leadership on our approaches to strategic growth, the firm has experienced impressive performance, and we see opportunities to grow on the Dechert platform. In my role as global head of strategy, I also look forward to helping the firm build on its recent success and continue to grow in other strategically important areas as well," said Mr. Poulos.
Seth Friedman and Tim Hoeffner will co-chair the new accounting defense practice. Seasoned trial lawyer Bill Donovan will chair Dechert's growing class action practice and will reside in the firm's Los Angeles office. Rachel Cowen will join Nicolle Jacoby and Philippe Thomas as co-chair of the labor and employment practice and Christina Martini will join as co-chair of Dechert's intellectual property practice, alongside current Dechert chair Kassie Helm.
Corporate and securities partner Joanna Lin and senior counsel Wilson Chu joined the firm in early January to launch Dechert's corporate and M&A practice in Dallas. With the new laterals, Dechert will have five partners in Dallas specializing in complex litigation, corporate governance and M&A.
"With our strategic plan gaining significant traction over the last two years, as reflected in part in the firm's significantly improved performance, this group of talented lateral partners will help us further capitalize on the most promising opportunities to build the firm and help business leaders lead," said Dave Forti, Dechert co-chair. "We are confident that this group will be successful because of its strategic and cultural fit with the firm - and we look forward to additional growth to come."
This announcement comes on the heels of other key Dechert lateral hires. Veteran trial attorney Randy Mastro joined as co-chair of the securities and complex litigation team in New York from his most recent position as First Deputy Mayor of New York City. Jim Wetwiska, a veteran energy and technology trial lawyer with deep experience in commercial transactions will build out Dechert's Houston office, which will be opening shortly. Jarlath Pratt joined the firm as a corporate and securities partner in London to enhance the firm's global private capital and sovereign wealth fund capabilities. And David Marcinkus, financial services group partner in Washington, D.C., previously with the SEC, will lend his experience with business development companies and closed-end funds to bolster the firm's permanent capital and private credit practice.
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About Dechert
Dechert is the law firm that helps business leaders lead.
For more than 150 years, we have advised clients on critical issues - from high-stakes litigation to first-in-market transaction structures and complex regulatory matters. Our lawyers in commercial centers worldwide are immersed in the key sectors we serve - financial services, private capital, real estate, life sciences and technology.
Dechert delivers unwavering partnership so our clients can achieve unprecedented results.
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Original text here: https://www.dechert.com/knowledge/news/2026/1/dechert-expands--adding-leading-u-s--complex-litigation-practice.html
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The Big Whale's 2026 Predictions
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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The Big Whale's 2026 Predictions, The Big Whale
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Partner Hubert de Vauplane commented in The Big Whale on the European Union's advancing digital euro agenda, as the project moves from technical groundwork into a decisive political phase.
"With the ECB's technical preparation phase underway and the legislative debate now shifting to Parliament, the coming months will be critical for determining the digital euro's scope and viability," Hubert said.
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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The Big Whale's 2026 Predictions, The Big Whale
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Partner Hubert de Vauplane commented in The Big Whale on the European Union's advancing digital euro agenda, as the project moves from technical groundwork into a decisive political phase.
"With the ECB's technical preparation phase underway and the legislative debate now shifting to Parliament, the coming months will be critical for determining the digital euro's scope and viability," Hubert said.
Read the fullThe Big Whale article >
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Original text here: https://www.morganlewis.com/news/2026/01/the-big-whales-2026-predictions-the-big-whale
Shareholders Charles C. Dunham, IV, and Adam H. Laughton Earn Board Certification in Health Law by Texas Board of Legal Specialization
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Shareholders Charles C. Dunham, IV, and Adam H. Laughton Earn Board Certification in Health Law by Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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HOUSTON - Jan. 23, 2026 - Charles C. Dunham, IV, and Adam H. Laughton, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Health Care & FDA Practice, were recently recognized as Board Certified in Health Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS). Board Certification is the highest level of recognition by the State Bar
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MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Shareholders Charles C. Dunham, IV, and Adam H. Laughton Earn Board Certification in Health Law by Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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HOUSTON - Jan. 23, 2026 - Charles C. Dunham, IV, and Adam H. Laughton, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Health Care & FDA Practice, were recently recognized as Board Certified in Health Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS). Board Certification is the highest level of recognition by the State Barof Texas (SBOT). Of the 116,000+ active attorneys with the SBOT, only 6,850 are Board Certified.
Dunham and Laughton join a select group of 78 lawyers in Texas who are Board Certified in Health Law, one of 28 specialties for certification. Qualifications for becoming Board Certified in Health Law include:
* Practiced law for at least five years as an active member of the SBOT
* At least three years of Health Law experience with a yearly minimum 35% substantial involvement with Health Law matters
* Qualified vetted references from judges and lawyers in the area
* Completed 60 hours of TBLS-approved Continuing Legal Education in Health Law
* Met all of the TBLS Standards for Attorney Certification
* Passed a comprehensive, 6-hour examination in Health Law
"Charles and Adam demonstrate exceptional drive and commitment to success in their practices and on behalf of our clients in Texas, throughout the United States, and internationally," said Shari L. Heyen, co-regional operating shareholder of the firm's Texas offices. "Achieving Board Certification in Health Law in Texas is a testament to their extensive knowledge, experience, and dedication to excellence. We commend them on reaching this important milestone in their careers."
Dunham's health care practice includes providing counsel in business, regulatory, compliance, reimbursement, and white-collar defense matters. He represents an array of health care providers, suppliers, and other health-related entities with a distinct focus on the laboratory and telehealth industries. He advises private equity firms and venture capital groups on their investments in the health care industry, including due diligence reviews of target acquisitions, negotiated contracts, and ongoing regulatory compliance advice related to such investments.
Laughton guides health care providers and other parties through the complexities of health care transactions, including inevitable regulatory questions, licensing, payor enrollment, and many other issues. He has handled transactions involving a wide variety of providers and facilities, including hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, behavioral health providers, and freestanding emergency rooms, as well as physician practices and other entrepreneurs in the health care space. These transactions have included deals as large as $1 billion in a wide variety of locations around the United States.
Established in 1974 by the Supreme Court of Texas, the TBLS certifies lawyers and paralegals who have substantial experience in select areas of law, completed significant number of hours of continuing legal education in the specialty area, and passed a rigorous exam. Click here for more information.
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Original text here: https://www.gtlaw.com/en/news/2026/01/press-releases/shareholders-charles-c-dunham-iv-and-adam-h-laughton-earn-board-certification-in-health-law-by--texas-board-of-legal-specialization
Morgan Lewis: Big Whale's 2026 Predictions, The Big Whale
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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The Big Whale's 2026 Predictions, The Big Whale
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Partner Hubert de Vauplane commented in The Big Whale on the European Union's advancing digital euro agenda, as the project moves from technical groundwork into a decisive political phase.
"With the ECB's technical preparation phase underway and the legislative debate now shifting to Parliament, the coming months will be critical for determining the digital euro's scope and viability," Hubert said.
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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The Big Whale's 2026 Predictions, The Big Whale
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Partner Hubert de Vauplane commented in The Big Whale on the European Union's advancing digital euro agenda, as the project moves from technical groundwork into a decisive political phase.
"With the ECB's technical preparation phase underway and the legislative debate now shifting to Parliament, the coming months will be critical for determining the digital euro's scope and viability," Hubert said.
Read the fullThe Big Whale article: https://app.thebigwhale.io/login
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Original text here: https://www.morganlewis.com/news/2026/01/the-big-whales-2026-predictions-the-big-whale
Morgan Lewis Wins Lion's Share of McLaren Claim Against Racing Driver Palou, The Lawyer
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Lewis Wins Lion's Share of McLaren Claim Against Racing Driver Palou, The Lawyer
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The Lawyer profiled Morgan Lewis's success in a judgment ordering IndyCar champion Alex Palou to pay more than $12 million to McLaren Racing after breaching his contract with the team.
The judge wrote, "I am clear, in the circumstances, that a reasonable person in the defendants' position would contemplate that loss of sponsorship income was liable to result from their breach
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Lewis Wins Lion's Share of McLaren Claim Against Racing Driver Palou, The Lawyer
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The Lawyer profiled Morgan Lewis's success in a judgment ordering IndyCar champion Alex Palou to pay more than $12 million to McLaren Racing after breaching his contract with the team.
The judge wrote, "I am clear, in the circumstances, that a reasonable person in the defendants' position would contemplate that loss of sponsorship income was liable to result from their breachof contract."
Morgan Lewis represented McLaren Racing in the case, which was named one of The Lawyer 's Top 20 Cases of 2025.
Read the full The Lawyer article: https://www.thelawyer.com/morgan-lewis-wins-lions-share-of-mclaren-claim-against-racing-driver-palou/
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Original text here: https://www.morganlewis.com/news/2026/01/morgan-lewis-wins-lions-share-of-mclaren-claim-against-racing-driver-palou-the-lawyer
Holland & Knight Establishes ITAR and Defense Trade Compliance Team
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 23 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026:
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Holland & Knight Establishes ITAR and Defense Trade Compliance Team
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Holland & Knight has launched a new International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Defense Trade Compliance Team to help clients manage issues in this increasingly complex, expanding and scrutinized area.
The team's creation follows a substantial increase in defense trade and a notable shift in defense trade policy, including the recent expansion in the number of items controlled on the
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MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 23 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026:
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Holland & Knight Establishes ITAR and Defense Trade Compliance Team
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Holland & Knight has launched a new International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Defense Trade Compliance Team to help clients manage issues in this increasingly complex, expanding and scrutinized area.
The team's creation follows a substantial increase in defense trade and a notable shift in defense trade policy, including the recent expansion in the number of items controlled on theITAR's U.S. Munitions List and plans from the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) to issue rulemakings over the next 12 months that would further expand the ITAR's scope.
The team is led by Washington, D.C.-based Partner Christopher Stagg, a former senior advisor at the DDTC. During his tenure, Mr. Stagg played a key role in shaping the current regulatory framework, including the development of the defense trade "600 series" controls under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
"The defense trade sector offers immense opportunity - yet amid mounting enforcement and increasing ITAR controls, the stakes have never been higher," said Mr. Stagg. "We help clients mitigate risk by identifying issues, testing compliance strategies and defenses, and engaging regulators with clarity and credibility. With our deep understanding of the regulations and regulatory agencies, we help clients confidently navigate this complex area."
The multidisciplinary team provides clients with proactive, practical legal strategies on a full range of defense trade and export control issues, including investigations and disclosures, enforcement defense, jurisdiction and classification, compliance programs, licensing strategies and consent agreement remediation. Central to its approach is the use of "red team" assessments to identify vulnerabilities, anticipate government objections and strengthen client positions before issues escalate.
"This team brings together lawyers with a rare combination of regulatory insight, government experience and practical judgment," said Robert Friedman, co-head of Holland & Knight's International Trade Regulation Group. "Holland & Knight's focus on supporting the defense sector allows us to assemble the best lawyers in the industry and offer these types of highly specific services. Whether clients are managing day-to-day compliance or facing high-pressure enforcement cases, our team has the capabilities to provide the pragmatic, impactful solutions our defense clients need."
The formation of the ITAR and Defense Trade Compliance Team reflects Holland & Knight's continued investment in national security, aerospace and international trade. The team works closely with attorneys across the Firm's government contracts, industrial security, mergers and acquisitions, and public policy practices to deliver coordinated counsel on matters where compliance, strategy and enforcement intersect.
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Original text here: https://www.hklaw.com/en/news/pressreleases/2026/01/holland-knight-establishes-itar-and-defense-trade-compliance-team
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Health Care Providers Can Now Access Updated Telemental Health Regulatory Resources With Epstein Becker Green's Telemental Health Laws App
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Epstein Becker Green, a law firm, issued the following announcement on Jan. 22, 2026:
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Health Care Providers Can Now Access Updated Telemental Health Regulatory Resources with Epstein Becker Green's Telemental Health Laws App
The 10th Annual Update Highlights Continued Adoption of Standards and Increased Enforcement Related to Telehealth Services
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Epstein Becker Green has released its latest updates to the Telemental Health Laws app - an extensive survey of state-specific laws and policies governing telehealth - which you can download for free here. The app helps
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NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Epstein Becker Green, a law firm, issued the following announcement on Jan. 22, 2026:
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Health Care Providers Can Now Access Updated Telemental Health Regulatory Resources with Epstein Becker Green's Telemental Health Laws App
The 10th Annual Update Highlights Continued Adoption of Standards and Increased Enforcement Related to Telehealth Services
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Epstein Becker Green has released its latest updates to the Telemental Health Laws app - an extensive survey of state-specific laws and policies governing telehealth - which you can download for free here. The app helpsproviders and organizations navigate the complex, continually evolving legal landscape supporting telehealth services.
This year's findings highlight a pivotal transition, as narrowed Medicare coverage, delayed U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) rulemaking on remote prescribing, and intensified federal enforcement create new operational and legal complexities for telehealth providers nationwide.
Key Takeaways for Telehealth Providers and Organizations:
* Shifting Medicare policies hinder long-term stability. Flexibilities can change with short notice, putting reimbursement, care models, and staffing decisions at risk for mental and behavioral health providers.
* Remote prescribing rules remain a gray area. While telehealth prescribing is still allowed, permanent DEA rules are delayed. Providers face ongoing confusion about compliance, platform requirements, and state-by-state differences.
* Compliance challenges are escalating rapidly. Federal enforcement is expanding, with closer scrutiny of billing, documentation, and prescribing. One mistake can trigger audits, penalties, or legal exposure.
Since 2016, Epstein Becker Green has tracked and analyzed telemental and behavioral health laws to provide practitioners and stakeholders with critical guidance for compliance. The 10th annual Telemental Health Laws survey update arrives as the industry confronts a challenging regulatory landscape after the 2020 public health emergency, defined by the delay of key federal flexibilities and persistent uncertainty.
The latest updates unpack some of the following issues:
Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Temporarily Extended
Medicare telehealth flexibilities remain in effect through at least January 30, 2026, following multiple short-term legislative extensions. These provisions continue to allow beneficiaries to receive reimbursable care in their homes without geographic or originating-site restrictions, and in-person visit requirements for telemental health services remain on hold. Although Congress applied these flexibilities retroactively after a brief lapse in fall 2025, long-term permanence remains uncertain as lawmakers debate broader telehealth reform.
DEA's Remote Prescribing Rules Delayed
The DEA has again delayed finalizing a permanent framework for remote prescribing of controlled substances. In the meantime, COVID-19-era prescribing flexibilities were extended through December 31, 2026, allowing providers to continue prescribing without in-person visits or separate state registrations. Ongoing federal enforcement efforts further heighten the need for strong compliance practices.
State Regulations Stabilized and Refined
At the state level, Epstein Becker Green's survey observes a trend toward regulatory stabilization. Rather than enacting large-scale changes, states such as Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania, and South Dakota refined existing frameworks, particularly regarding Medicaid reimbursement, with a focus on audio-only telehealth services.
Epstein Becker Green's Telemental Health Laws app
As a comprehensive resource for navigating this environment, Epstein Becker Green's Telemental Health Laws app provides the essential guidance organizations need to ensure their operations align with current state requirements.
The Telemental Health Laws survey is coauthored by Amy Lerman, Audrey Davis, and Avery Schumacher, with support from Spreeha Choudhury, Bailey Cremeans, Hailey Genaw, Chloe Hillard, Lorrin Melanson, Kyla Perrotta, Jean-Claude Velasquez, Will Walters, and Wan Zhang. The following 2025 Epstein Becker Green Summer Associates provided research and drafting support: Himani Gubbi, Julia Renfroe, Chloe Shumaker, and Sahar Tirmizi.
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About Epstein Becker Green
Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., is a national law firm with a primary focus on health care and life sciences; employment, labor, and workforce management; and litigation and business disputes. Founded in 1973 as an industry-focused firm, Epstein Becker Green has decades of experience serving clients in health care, financial services, retail, hospitality, and technology, among other industries, representing entities from startups to Fortune 100 companies. Operating in locations throughout the United States and supporting domestic and multinational clients, the firm's attorneys are committed to uncompromising client service and legal excellence. For more information, visit www.ebglaw.com.
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Original text here: https://www.ebglaw.com/insights/news/health-care-providers-can-now-access-updated-telemental-health-regulatory-resources-with-epstein-becker-greens-telemental-health-laws-app
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