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Ropes & Gray Team Raises $200,000 in 2026 Pan-Mass Challenge
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 8 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Ropes & Gray Team Raises $200,000 in 2026 Pan-Mass Challenge
On August 1 and 2, a team of Ropes & Gray attorneys and support team members participated in the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), a cycling event across 177 miles in Massachusetts, to raise money for cancer research and treatment. The grand total the firm has raised in its more than 25 years sponsoring a team is now almost at $3.8 million, making Ropes & Gray one of the PMC's leading long-time supporters.
The ride, which has raised
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 8 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Ropes & Gray Team Raises $200,000 in 2026 Pan-Mass Challenge
On August 1 and 2, a team of Ropes & Gray attorneys and support team members participated in the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), a cycling event across 177 miles in Massachusetts, to raise money for cancer research and treatment. The grand total the firm has raised in its more than 25 years sponsoring a team is now almost at $3.8 million, making Ropes & Gray one of the PMC's leading long-time supporters.
The ride, which has raisedover $1 billion since its inception, benefits the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, one of the world's premier cancer treatment and research centers.
PMC is one of the firm's most cherished traditions, bringing people together from across different offices, practice groups and generations. This year, Team Ropes was comprised of over 35 members from five offices, including: Ted Alexander, J.R. Ames, Leo Arnaboldi, Jeff Bashara, Greg Bauer, Stefanie Birkmann, Mike Boussy, Doug Brayley, Kathy Buckley, John Bueker, Jayne Costello (Team Coordinator), Jeremy Daniels, JR Drabick, Stephen Eckelkamp, Dan Forman, Donna Frankel, Trevor Fry, Will Hamilton, Keith Higgins, Andrew Lawson, Josh Levy, Patrick MacDonald, Collin Mantz, Ryan McCaffrey (Team Captain), Mark Morrison, Erin Morris, Julianne O'Connor, Ali Olia, Al Rose, Toby Shao, Leanne Sturman, Patrick Welsh, Glenda Watson (Volunteer Captain), Christian Westra, and Marko Zatylny.
The PMC raises more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraising event in the United States. 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to Dana-Farber.
To donate, please click here (http://profile.pmc.org/TR0041) and follow the instructions to make a gift to support the Ropes & Gray team.
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/08/ropes-gray-team-in-2026-pan-mass-challenge
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Polsinelli Represents Bridge33 Capital in $117 Million 5th Street Station Acquisition
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 8 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Polsinelli Represents Bridge33 Capital in $117 Million 5th Street Station Acquisition
Polsinelli recently represented Bridge33 Capital LLC, in its $117.17 million acquisition of 5th Street Station, a 451,822-square-foot premier open-air shopping center outside Charlottesville, Virginia.
Key tenants include Wegmans, Dick's Sporting Goods and Alamo Drafthouse.
"This transaction reflects the complexity of acquiring a significant retail asset while simultaneously assuming multiple layers of existing financing,"
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 8 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Polsinelli Represents Bridge33 Capital in $117 Million 5th Street Station Acquisition
Polsinelli recently represented Bridge33 Capital LLC, in its $117.17 million acquisition of 5th Street Station, a 451,822-square-foot premier open-air shopping center outside Charlottesville, Virginia.
Key tenants include Wegmans, Dick's Sporting Goods and Alamo Drafthouse.
"This transaction reflects the complexity of acquiring a significant retail asset while simultaneously assuming multiple layers of existing financing,"said Polsinelli Shareholder Genniveve D. Ramsey. "We are proud to support Bridge33 Capital on this strategic acquisition."
The transaction included the assumption of three existing financing facilities: a securitized senior mortgage loan, a Mezzanine A loan and a Mezzanine B loan, each with a separate lender.
The Polsinelli team included Shareholder Genniveve Ramsey, Associate Shawn Rexroad and Counsel Ashley Fleishman.
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Original text here: https://www.polsinelli.com/news/polsinelli-represents-bridge33-capital-117-million-5th-street-station-acquisition
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Philadelphia Business Journal Names Morgan Lewis Lawyer Maddy Anand a 2026 Women of Influence Rising Star
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Philadelphia Business Journal Names Morgan Lewis Lawyer Maddy Anand a 2026 Women of Influence Rising Star
Morgan Lewis associate Madhumita (Maddy) Anand has been named a 2026 Women of Influence Rising Star by the Philadelphia Business Journal. Maddy is one of seven women selected as rising stars in connection with the publication's 2026 Women of Influence Awards, which recognize women age 35 or younger who have demonstrated a high level of excellence and achievement
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Philadelphia Business Journal Names Morgan Lewis Lawyer Maddy Anand a 2026 Women of Influence Rising Star
Morgan Lewis associate Madhumita (Maddy) Anand has been named a 2026 Women of Influence Rising Star by the Philadelphia Business Journal. Maddy is one of seven women selected as rising stars in connection with the publication's 2026 Women of Influence Awards, which recognize women age 35 or younger who have demonstrated a high level of excellence and achievementearly in their careers.
A member of the firm's corporate and business transactions practice, Maddy advises public and private companies, investment banks, emerging companies, and public company boards on capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities law compliance, and other corporate matters.
Her work includes US and cross-border transactions, public offerings, private placements, debt offerings, joint ventures, and emerging corporate finance structures.
Maddy also serves on Morgan Lewis's recruiting committee and is immediate past president and a current board member of the South Asian Bar Association of Philadelphia. Her community involvement includes pro bono work and service on the Philadelphia Bar Association's Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention.
The 2026 Women of Influence honorees will be celebrated at an October 15 event and profiled in a special edition by the Philadelphia Business Journal on October 16.
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Original text here: https://www.morganlewis.com/news/2026/08/philadelphia-business-journal-names-morgan-lewis-lawyer-maddy-anand-a-2026-women-of-influence-rising-star
Littler: Policy Week in Review - August 7, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 8 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news wrap-up entitled "Policy Week in Review - August 7, 2026":
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Policy Week in Review - August 7, 2026
At a Glance
The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace.
By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin
Senate Making Final Push on Top Legislative Priorities Before Leaving Town for August Recess
Before embarking on a 5-week August recess,
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 8 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news wrap-up entitled "Policy Week in Review - August 7, 2026":
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Policy Week in Review - August 7, 2026
At a Glance
The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace.
By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin
Senate Making Final Push on Top Legislative Priorities Before Leaving Town for August Recess
Before embarking on a 5-week August recess,the U.S. Senate is making a big push today, and possibly over the weekend, to advance several important agenda items, including:
* Confirmed Block of 74 White House Nominees - The Senate confirmed today a large block of nominees, including James Macy and David Prouty to be members of the National Labor Relations Board. Their confirmation allows the Board to keep its quorum through the remainder of the Trump administration. In addition, Macy's confirmation gives the Board a three-member Republican majority allowing for potential policy shifts from Biden-era decisions.
* Passed Russia Sanctions - The Senate earlier today passed the bipartisan Russian sanctions legislation as an homage to the late Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC), who sponsored the bill, which gives the president the authority to issue new tariffs against countries that import Russian oil and natural gas.
* Short-term Funding Bill to Avert a Government Shutdown This Fall - The Continuing Resolution (CR) would push the congressional funding deadline to December 11, preventing a potential autumnal government shutdown. (Note: The U.S. House of Representatives left Washington for its August recess on July 23 after passing its version of a "clean" CR, which extends funding to December 4. Given the Senate's extended deadline and adjustments to program extensions omitted by the House, e.g., surface transportation, veterans' benefits, and flood insurance, the House will need to pass the CR when it returns from recess.)
* Save America Act - Majority Leader Thune said publicly there may be a vote on the "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act," which would require documentation of citizenship and photo ID to register to vote.
* Other Policy Debates are likely to get punted to September, including a college sports compensation reform, a framework to establish clear regulatory boundaries for cryptocurrencies and digital assets, and a budget blueprint for defense and Iran war funding.
Top House Republicans Investigating Labor Unions' Political Expenditures
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chair Tim Walberg (R-MI) and the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Chair Rick Allen (R-GA) launched an investigation into whether leaders of the nation's largest labor unions are misusing union members' dues to fund partisan political activities and candidates to advance their own interests over the members they represent. For additional information, read here.
President Trump Issues Executive Orders to Limit U.S. Birthright Citizenship
Following the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision upholding the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship for those born on U.S. soil, President Trump issued two executive orders on August 6 which seek to limit birthright citizenship. The executive orders include: "Ending Birth Tourism," which targets those who travel to the U.S. with the sole intention of giving birth here so their child will gain U.S. citizenship; and "Continuing to Protect the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship," which seeks to exclude children born to foreign terrorists, and others. Read the fact sheet here.
IRS Issues New Guidance on "No Tax on Overtime"
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a new Fact Sheet providing updates to the new deduction for qualified overtime compensation, which provides clarification on the limits and timing of the deduction, additional information on coverage and exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and other clarifying updates to the most frequently asked questions.
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/policy-week-review-august-7-2026
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Littler Issues Commentary: San Francisco Lowers Tenure Requirement for Supplemental Compensation Under Paid Parental Leave Ordinance
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 8 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 7, 2026, by Knowledge Management counsel Sebastian Chilco and shareholder Michelle Barrett Falconer:
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San Francisco Lowers Tenure Requirement for Supplemental Compensation Under Paid Parental Leave Ordinance
On August 7, 2026, the mayor of San Francisco, California signed File # 260451 (Ordinance 162-26), which will lower the amount of time an individual must be employed with their employer before they are potentially entitled to receive supplemental compensation under the Paid Parental Leave
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 8 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 7, 2026, by Knowledge Management counsel Sebastian Chilco and shareholder Michelle Barrett Falconer:
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San Francisco Lowers Tenure Requirement for Supplemental Compensation Under Paid Parental Leave Ordinance
On August 7, 2026, the mayor of San Francisco, California signed File # 260451 (Ordinance 162-26), which will lower the amount of time an individual must be employed with their employer before they are potentially entitled to receive supplemental compensation under the Paid Parental LeaveOrdinance (SF PPLO).
Under the SF PPLO, if a covered employee is receiving California paid family leave insurance (CA PFL) benefits for new child bonding - bonding with a minor child during the first year after birth or placement through foster care or adoption - employers with 20 or more employees (anywhere) must pay up to eight weeks of "supplemental compensation." "Supplemental compensation" is the employer's "top-up" payment that makes up the monetary difference between an employee's normal weekly wages (calculated using the formula required by the Ordinance) and the amount the employee receives from the state in CA PFL benefits. The SF PPLO limits the total combined amount an employee may receive from CA PFL benefits and employer-paid supplemental compensation. For claims filed in 2026, that maximum combined weekly benefit amount is $2,522.
To be a "covered employee," an individual must satisfy four criteria. The amendments change the first criterion, lowering the time an employee must be employed from 180 to 90 days (to align with the waiting period under San Francisco's Paid Sick Leave Ordinance). The remaining criteria, however, have not changed: 2) the employee must perform at least eight hours of work per week in San Francisco; 3) at least 40% of the employee's total weekly hours worked must be in San Francisco; and 4) the employee must be eligible to receive CA PFL benefits for new child bonding.
The amendments take effect in stages based on employer size. Employers with 100 or more employees must comply with the new 90-day employment requirement beginning January 1, 2027. Employers with 20 to 99 employees will have an additional year to comply, with the change taking effect on January 1, 2028. As under the current law, the SF PPLO does not apply to employers with 19 or fewer employees.
Covered employers should monitor the San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement's Paid Parental Leave Ordinance webpage for updated guidance, posters, and forms. They should also review their paid parental leave policies and procedures to ensure they will comply with the revised SF PPLO.
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Authors
Sebastian Chilco
Knowledge Management Counsel
San Francisco
schilco@littler.com
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Michelle Barrett Falconer
Shareholder
San Francisco
mfalconer@littler.com
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/san-francisco-lowers-tenure-requirement-supplemental-compensation-under-paid
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Alston & Bird Tops GlobalData Ranking for Financial Services M&A in First Half of 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 8 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Alston & Bird Tops GlobalData Ranking for Financial Services M&A in First Half of 2026
Alston & Bird ranked first among legal advisers for the number of financial services M&A transactions during the first half of 2026, according to new data from GlobalData.
The firm advised on 23 deals, the highest volume among all legal advisers tracked in the report.
The ranking follows Alston & Bird's #1 position in GlobalData's 2025 financial services M&A league tables, underscoring the firm's continued
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ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 8 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Alston & Bird Tops GlobalData Ranking for Financial Services M&A in First Half of 2026
Alston & Bird ranked first among legal advisers for the number of financial services M&A transactions during the first half of 2026, according to new data from GlobalData.
The firm advised on 23 deals, the highest volume among all legal advisers tracked in the report.
The ranking follows Alston & Bird's #1 position in GlobalData's 2025 financial services M&A league tables, underscoring the firm's continuedleadership in the sector.
Covering announced financial services transactions during the first six months of the year, the report highlights Alston & Bird's continued leadership advising banks, investment managers, fintech companies, and specialty finance institutions on complex strategic transactions.
Lawyers in Alston & Bird's Financial Services Group guide clients through a broad range of transactions, leveraging extensive experience across mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, management buyouts, auctions, tender offers, going-private transactions, and spinoffs.
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Original text here: https://www.alston.com/en/insights/news/2026/08/globaldata-financial-services-ma-2026-h1
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10 Nutter Lawyers Named to The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 8 -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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10 Nutter Lawyers Named to The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers
Ten Nutter attorneys have been recognized in The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers. The annual guide selects top practitioners across the spectrum of real estate law.
The Nutter honorees are:
* Marianne Ajemian, Real Estate, Development, Finance, REITs
* Gregory Bradford, Real Estate, Transactions, Development
* Wendy Fiscus, Real Estate, Development, Finance
* John Lerner, Real Estate, Transactions
* David
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 8 -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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10 Nutter Lawyers Named to The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers
Ten Nutter attorneys have been recognized in The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers. The annual guide selects top practitioners across the spectrum of real estate law.
The Nutter honorees are:
* Marianne Ajemian, Real Estate, Development, Finance, REITs
* Gregory Bradford, Real Estate, Transactions, Development
* Wendy Fiscus, Real Estate, Development, Finance
* John Lerner, Real Estate, Transactions
* DavidLibardoni, Real Estate, Development, Acquisition
* Beth Mitchell, Real Estate Transactions, Finance, Leasing
* Valerie Moore, Real Estate, Land Use, Affordable Housing
* Chris Papavasiliou, Real Estate Transactions
* Jon Popin, Real Estate, Land Use
* Michael Scott, Real Estate, Development, Acquisition
Nutter's Real Estate Department provides expertise on a wide range of legal challenges surrounding all types of real estate, including the most complex transactions and developments. The team has broad experience covering real estate transactional and finance work, as well as related entitlement, land use, and environmental matters. Owners, operators, lenders, developers, tenants, and others involved in real estate transactions frequently turn to Nutter for legal advice and services.
A legal media company that provides online news and editorial features, Lawdragon selects honorees through its own comprehensive editorial research process with a combination of journalistic research, nominations, and peer-vetting.
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Original text here: https://www.nutter.com/trending-newsroom-news-lawdragon-real-estate-2026
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