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Twelve Thompson Hine Lawyers Recognized by New York Super Lawyers 2026
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 29 -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Twelve Thompson Hine Lawyers Recognized by New York Super Lawyers 2026
Thompson Hine LLP is pleased to announce that 12 of its lawyers were recently selected for inclusion in 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers(R), six of whom were listed as Rising Stars. The lawyers are members of the firm's Business Litigation, Business Restructuring, Corporate Transactions & Securities, Real Estate and White Collar Defense & Investigations practices. Super Lawyers, which distinguishes the top 5% of attorneys in
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CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 29 -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Twelve Thompson Hine Lawyers Recognized by New York Super Lawyers 2026
Thompson Hine LLP is pleased to announce that 12 of its lawyers were recently selected for inclusion in 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers(R), six of whom were listed as Rising Stars. The lawyers are members of the firm's Business Litigation, Business Restructuring, Corporate Transactions & Securities, Real Estate and White Collar Defense & Investigations practices. Super Lawyers, which distinguishes the top 5% of attorneys ineach state and Washington, D.C. in more than 70 practice areas, recognizes those who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Rising Stars, chosen by their peers as the most recognizable up-and-coming lawyers, represent 2.5% of attorneys in New York.
The lawyers included on this year's New York Metro Super Lawyers list are:
* Ernest E. Badway (Securities Litigation)
* John Bae (Bankruptcy: Business)
* Karen M. Kozlowski (Real Estate)
* Emily J. Mathieu (Business Litigation)
* Michael N. Samuels (Real Estate)
* Mario J. Suarez (Real Estate)
Included on this year's New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars list are:
* Anthony J. Carl (Business Litigation)
* Filip Cukovic (Business Litigation)
* Brian Lanciault (Securities Litigation)
* Joseph Nunziata (Securities & Corporate Finance)
* Karim Sabbidine (Criminal Defense: White Collar)
* Anna K. Stark (Securities Litigation)
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Original text here: https://www.thompsonhine.com/insights/twelve-thompson-hine-lawyers-recognized-by-new-york-super-lawyers-2026/
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Sean Tonolli to Speak at Compliance Week National 2026
NEW YORK, April 29 -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, issued the following news on April 28, 2026:
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Sean Tonolli to Speak at Compliance Week National 2026
Cahill partner Sean Tonolli will moderate the panel "The Changing Landscape of Investigations" at Compliance Week National 2026 on May 7.
Sean, along with fellow panelists Suzanne Libby (S&P Global - Mobility), Kilby Macfadden (KPMG), and Scott Nussbum (Fidelity), will explore how compliance leaders can navigate key challenges including independence, data analytics, whistleblower protocols, and cross-border issues to conduct effective,
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NEW YORK, April 29 -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, issued the following news on April 28, 2026:
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Sean Tonolli to Speak at Compliance Week National 2026
Cahill partner Sean Tonolli will moderate the panel "The Changing Landscape of Investigations" at Compliance Week National 2026 on May 7.
Sean, along with fellow panelists Suzanne Libby (S&P Global - Mobility), Kilby Macfadden (KPMG), and Scott Nussbum (Fidelity), will explore how compliance leaders can navigate key challenges including independence, data analytics, whistleblower protocols, and cross-border issues to conduct effective,defensible investigations.
This is a leading conference where compliance, legal, and risk leaders discuss emerging regulatory challenges and best practices for effective compliance programs.
To learn more about the event and register, click here (https://event.complianceweek.com/event/EVEUCQJLRGDQI/home?_gl=1*5di3dz*_ga*MTIxMzk4MzA5OC4xNzc2MjYzMDk4*_ga_BFJ3GGXRP0*czE3NzYyNjMwOTckbzEkZzEkdDE3NzYyNjMyNTIkajU5JGwwJGgw.
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Attorney
Sean P. Tonolli
Partner
202.862.8960
stonolli@cahill.com
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Original text here: https://www.cahill.com/news/events/2026-05-07-sean-tonolli-to-speak-at-compliance-week-national-2026
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Promotes 8 Executive Counsel in Australia
NEW YORK, April 29 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer promotes 8 Executive Counsel in Australia
Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has announced the promotion of eight Executive Counsel in Australia.
The promotions are part of the firm's global executive counsel promotions, with 32 promoted globally.
In congratulating the new executive counsel, Kristin Stammer, Executive Partner, Australia and Asia said: "Our new Executive Counsel are highly skilled and have been recognised for
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NEW YORK, April 29 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer promotes 8 Executive Counsel in Australia
Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has announced the promotion of eight Executive Counsel in Australia.
The promotions are part of the firm's global executive counsel promotions, with 32 promoted globally.
In congratulating the new executive counsel, Kristin Stammer, Executive Partner, Australia and Asia said: "Our new Executive Counsel are highly skilled and have been recognised fortheir outstanding contribution to our clients and firm.
"They are trusted advisers to our clients with a deep understanding of the complex legal and commercial environment our clients operate in.
"They bring expertise in competition, corporate governance, energy projects, tax, real estate and employment, industrial relations and safety, to support the continued strength of our market-leading practices."
The promotions come into effect 1 May 2026.
Elise Bulla, Projects, Energy & Infrastructure, Sydney
Elise is an experienced energy and infrastructure lawyer specialising in large-scale renewable energy projects, including solar, battery storage, onshore and offshore wind, and hybrid projects. She provides practical, commercially focused advice shaped by both private practice and senior in-house experience and has advised on projects across a number of jurisdictions, including Australia and the UK.
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Marco Fedeli, Employment and Industrial Relations, Melbourne
Marco practices in all aspects of employment and industrial relations, advising clients across a range of sectors and industries. He has particular specialisations in workplace investigations, executive remuneration and terminations, employment advice and litigation, payroll review and compliance, industrial relations bargaining and disputes, and conducting workplace training. He is known for delivering practical, strategic and commercially focused advice to help clients manage risk and achieve successful outcomes.
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Michelle Gosling, Real Estate, Brisbane
Michelle is an experienced real estate lawyer advising clients on all aspects of project development work, large-scale acquisitions and disposals of industrial, commercial and retail property and major leasing transactions for various industries. She works closely with legal and commercial teams to deliver prompt, practical and commercially sound advice on complex property matters.
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Elizabeth Hersey, Competition, Regulation & Trade, Sydney
Elizabeth is a competition and consumer lawyer who advises clients on merger clearances, competition and consumer law investigations, and third-party access disputes, with particular experience in the consumer goods, infrastructure and technology sectors. Elizabeth has both domestic and international private practice experience and has also worked as in-house competition and consumer law counsel at two ASX-listed FMCG companies.
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Bianca Marcocci, Corporate Governance and Board Advisory, Sydney
Bianca is a corporate lawyer in the firm's Head Office Advisory Team (HOAT). She advises clients on corporate governance issues, including disclosure, board matters and legal risk management, and is a trusted adviser to a significant proportion of the country's largest companies. She delivers pragmatic advice to executives and boards, with strong insight into the listed company environment, emerging market trends and best practice governance.
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Adam Ray, Employment, Melbourne
Adam advises listed and unlisted companies on the employment and incentives aspects of M&A transactions, executive remuneration, termination of employment, Corporations Act compliance, outsourcing and transfer of business matters, and the establishment and operation of employee incentive and management equity plans. He also advises across the full spectrum of employment law and industrial relations. Adam is recognised for his technical excellence and commercially pragmatic approach, with over 11 years of experience in Australia and the UK. He has worked in our Melbourne, Brisbane and London offices.
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Naison Seery, Tax, Melbourne
Naison is an experienced tax lawyer who advises clients on the income tax aspects of corporate, private capital and energy transition matters. He works across a broad range of sectors, including technology, funds, and projects. Naison is a passionate and experienced tax lawyer dedicated to helping clients navigate and resolve complex tax challenges and is known for his commercial focus and technical expertise.
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Graeme Tanner, Work Health and Safety, Employment, and Workers Compensation, Melbourne
Graeme is an employment and safety lawyer specialising in work health and safety, with particular expertise in the intersection of WHS, employment and workers' compensation laws. His practice spans crisis management, incident response, regulatory engagement and strategic advisory work for a diverse client base, including many of Australia's largest employers across the mining, energy, construction and financial services sectors.
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Original text here: https://www.hsfkramer.com/news/2026-04/herbert-smith-freehills-promotes-eight-executive-counsel-in-australia
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Promotes 32 Lawyers to Counsel
NEW YORK, April 29 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer promotes 32 lawyers to counsel
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is promoting 32 lawyers to counsel roles across the firm. Their promotions take effect on 1 May 2026.
The appointments will further enhance the firm's leading disputes and transactional practices across its key markets, ensuring it continues to meet clients' evolving needs. They reflect the firm's ongoing investment in exceptional talent and long-term career development.
The firm's new counsel and
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NEW YORK, April 29 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer promotes 32 lawyers to counsel
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is promoting 32 lawyers to counsel roles across the firm. Their promotions take effect on 1 May 2026.
The appointments will further enhance the firm's leading disputes and transactional practices across its key markets, ensuring it continues to meet clients' evolving needs. They reflect the firm's ongoing investment in exceptional talent and long-term career development.
The firm's new counsel andtheir principal areas of practice are:
Asia
* Tiffany Chan, Hong Kong: International Arbitration and Commercial Litigation (Of Counsel)
* Filip Gavanski, Tokyo: M&A (Of Counsel)
* Lillian Li, Hong Kong: International Arbitration, Public International Law, Business and Human Rights (Of Counsel)
* Shu Ching Tam, Singapore: Energy (Of Counsel)
* Charles Wong, Hong Kong: Energy (Of Counsel)
Australia
* Elise Bulla, Sydney: Projects (Executive Counsel)
* Marco Fedeli, Melbourne: Employment and Industrial Relations (Executive Counsel)
* Michelle Gosling, Brisbane: Commercial and Retail (Executive Counsel)
* Elizabeth Hersey, Sydney: Competition and Consumer (Executive Counsel)
* Bianca Marcocci, Sydney: Board Advisory and Corporate Governance (Executive Counsel)
* Adam Ray, Melbourne: Employment (Executive Counsel)
* Naison Seery, Melbourne: Tax (Executive Counsel)
* Graeme Tanner, Melbourne: Work Health and Safety, Employment and Workers' Compensation (Executive Counsel)
EMEA
* Lucia Garralda, Madrid: M&A (Of Counsel)
* Spartak Kodra, Milan: IP, Product Liability and Commercial Disputes (Of Counsel)
* Emmanuel Le Galloc'h, Paris: Acquisition and Leveraged Finance (Of Counsel)
* Martina Maffei, Milan: IP and Regulatory Law, Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Sectors (Of Counsel)
* Chiara Miccolis, Milan: Administrative and Public Law, Energy and Infrastructure (Of Counsel)
* Cesar Michel, Paris: Financial Services and Insurance (Of Counsel)
* Sylvain Piemont, Paris: Tax, including Tax Investigations and Disputes (Of Counsel)
* Sebastian Roberts, Dubai: Real Estate (Of Counsel)
* Leonie Timmers, Madrid: ESG (Of Counsel)
* Dr Simone Ziegler, Frankfurt: Employment, Pensions and Data Protection (Counsel)
UK
* Niall Crean, London: Remuneration and Incentives (Of Counsel)
* Shanna Davison, London: Real Estate Dispute Resolution (Knowledge Counsel)
* Isobel Hoyle, London: Corporate Governance (Knowledge Counsel)
* Kate Laidlow-Singh, London: Energy and Infrastructure (Of Counsel)
* George McCubbin, London: Intellectual Property (Of Counsel)
* Angad Rekhi, London: Oil and Gas (Of Counsel)
* Graeme Robertson, London: Real Estate Dispute Resolution (Of Counsel)
* James Robson, London: Energy Disputes (Of Counsel)
* Artem Soloshchenkov, London: Project Finance and Project Development (Of Counsel)
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Original text here: https://www.hsfkramer.com/news/2026-04/hsf-kramer-promotes-32-lawyers-to-counsel
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Fredrikson and Jeremy Greenhouse Honored by Volunteer Lawyers Network
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 29 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Fredrikson and Jeremy Greenhouse Honored by Volunteer Lawyers Network
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) has selected Fredrikson as their 2026 Housing Law Firm of the Year for the second straight year, a recognition that underscores the firm's ongoing commitment to providing outstanding legal support in housing matters. In addition, Fredrikson shareholder Jeremy P. Greenhouse was named VLN's 2026 Housing Volunteer of the Year.
"This recognition is a testament to the hard work and strong advocacy
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 29 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Fredrikson and Jeremy Greenhouse Honored by Volunteer Lawyers Network
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) has selected Fredrikson as their 2026 Housing Law Firm of the Year for the second straight year, a recognition that underscores the firm's ongoing commitment to providing outstanding legal support in housing matters. In addition, Fredrikson shareholder Jeremy P. Greenhouse was named VLN's 2026 Housing Volunteer of the Year.
"This recognition is a testament to the hard work and strong advocacyour team brings to every case, making a meaningful difference for those in need," said Katy Drahos, Fredrikson Pro Bono & Community Service Director. "We are also thrilled to see Jeremy recognized not only for his consistency, but also for his compassionate approach to his work with his many clients."
Greenhouse advises clients regarding regulatory compliance, permitting, enforcement, rulemaking and litigation matters involving all major federal environmental laws as well as those of Minnesota and other states. He has represented businesses in the mining, manufacturing, agricultural, biofuel and energy industries. Greenhouse regularly helps achieve client goals with state and federal regulatory agencies, including the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and he has argued high-profile environmental law cases before Minnesota trial and appellate courts, including the Minnesota Supreme Court, as well as in federal court.
Established in 1966, VLN is a 501(c)3 non-profit which provides civil legal services to low-income people through volunteer attorneys. VLN's mission is to protect and promote the basic human needs of people in poverty through the power of legal volunteers.
Fredrikson attorneys and staff dedicate thousands of hours in pro bono service to individuals and nonprofit organizations across our communities. For more information about Fredrikson's pro bono efforts, visit our Pro Bono page (https://www.fredlaw.com/commitment-pro-bono).
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Fredrikson & Byron is a leading Midwest law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally and globally. With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients and operate as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors. The firm's 400+ attorneys serve clients from its U.S. offices in Ames, Bismarck, Coralville, Des Moines, Fargo, Madison, Mankato, Minneapolis and St. Paul, and internationally in Saltillo, Mexico, and Shanghai, China. Learn more at fredlaw.com or LinkedIn.
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Featured Professionals
Jeremy Greenhouse
612.492.7175
jgreenhouse@fredlaw.com
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Original text here: https://www.fredlaw.com/news-fredrikson-and-jeremy-greenhouse-honored-by-volunteer-lawyers-network
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Five Bradley Attorneys Named to 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 29 -- Bradley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Five Bradley Attorneys Named to 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that five of the firm's attorneys have been named to the 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll by the D.C. Courts for donating 50 hours or more of pro bono service during the last calendar year.
The attorneys named to the 2025 list are:
* Elizabeth A. Brown
* Erik M. Coon
* Erin K. Sullivan
* John Parker Sweeney, High Honors
* Timothy Willman, High Honors
The 15th annual Capital
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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 29 -- Bradley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Five Bradley Attorneys Named to 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that five of the firm's attorneys have been named to the 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll by the D.C. Courts for donating 50 hours or more of pro bono service during the last calendar year.
The attorneys named to the 2025 list are:
* Elizabeth A. Brown
* Erik M. Coon
* Erin K. Sullivan
* John Parker Sweeney, High Honors
* Timothy Willman, High Honors
The 15th annual CapitalPro Bono Honor Roll list includes more than 5,400 D.C. Bar members who performed at least 50 hours of pro bono service in 2024, with more than half of those attorneys reporting 100 hours or more, qualifying them for inclusion in the High Honor Roll. The Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll honorees reflect a diverse cross-section of the D.C. legal community, representing more than 150 law firms and solo practices, federal and local government agencies, corporations, associations and public interest organizations.
Bradley's Pro Bono program helps address the unmet legal needs of indigent individuals and charitable organizations. Attorneys from across the firm's offices devote a significant amount of time each year to pro bono work, representing individuals in matters ranging from death penalty and human rights cases to intellectual property work for low-income inventors, artists and entertainers. Attorneys in the D.C. office devote a significant amount of time to pro bono service, and their efforts have been recognized by the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, D.C. Access to Justice Commission and Virginia Access to Justice Commission.
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Meet the Team
Elizabeth A. Brown
Associate
202.719.8230
ebrown@bradley.com
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Erik M. Coon
Associate
202.719.8258
ecoon@bradley.com
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Erin K. Sullivan
Partner
202.719.8208
esullivan@bradley.com
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John Parker Sweeney
Partner
202.719.8216
jsweeney@bradley.com
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Timothy Willman
Associate
202.719.8242
twillman@bradley.com
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Original text here: https://www.bradley.com/insights/news/2026/04/five-bradley-attorneys-named-to-2025-capital-pro-bono-honor-roll
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Akin Attorneys Author Article for Dow Jones Risk Journal on DOJ's First Ever 'Illegal DEI' FCA Settlement
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akin Attorneys Author Article for Dow Jones Risk Journal on DOJ's First Ever 'Illegal DEI' FCA Settlement
Dow Jones Risk Journal has published an article titled, "Justice Department's First Ever 'Illegal DEI' False Claims Settlement," authored by Akin False Claims Act/Qui Tam Defense partners Colin Huntley and Sara McLean, government contracts partner Marta Thompson and senior counsel Laura Hill.
The authors analyze the U.S. Justice Department's $17 million False Claims Act settlement with IBM, the first
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WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akin Attorneys Author Article for Dow Jones Risk Journal on DOJ's First Ever 'Illegal DEI' FCA Settlement
Dow Jones Risk Journal has published an article titled, "Justice Department's First Ever 'Illegal DEI' False Claims Settlement," authored by Akin False Claims Act/Qui Tam Defense partners Colin Huntley and Sara McLean, government contracts partner Marta Thompson and senior counsel Laura Hill.
The authors analyze the U.S. Justice Department's $17 million False Claims Act settlement with IBM, the firstresolution under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, focusing on the government's legal theories, recent executive actions targeting DEI programs and the unresolved questions surrounding falsity, materiality and scienter in potential litigation.
"Recipients of federal funds should proactively assess their past and present DEI practices...They should document good faith decisions about practices they choose to keep, and they should be prepared for FCA DEI investigations and/or litigation."
For the full piece, please click here (https://article.dowjones.com/preview/articles/justice-departments-first-ever-illegal-dei-false-claims-settlement-8cb9d789?st=1U9JF6).
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People Mentioned in This News
Colin M. Huntley
Partner
+1 202.887.4054
chuntley@akingump.com
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Sara McLean
Partner
+1 202.887.4069
smclean@akingump.com
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Marta A. Thompson
Partner
+1 202.887.4055
mathompson@akingump.com
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Laura Hill
Senior Counsel
+1 202.887.4253
lhill@akingump.com
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Original text here: https://www.akingump.com/en/insights/media-mentions/akin-attorneys-author-article-for-dow-jones-risk-journal-on-dojs-firstever-illegal-dei-fca-settlement
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