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Polsinelli Secures Federal Circuit Win for TCO in Patent Appeal
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Polsinelli Secures Federal Circuit Win for TCO in Patent Appeal
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Polsinelli secured a significant appellate victory for client TCO Group (TCO) before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which vacated a judgment that two asserted patent claims were not invalid and remanded the matter for further proceedings.
The appeal arose from patent litigation brought by NCS Multistage Inc. and NCS Multistage LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas involving
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Polsinelli Secures Federal Circuit Win for TCO in Patent Appeal
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Polsinelli secured a significant appellate victory for client TCO Group (TCO) before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which vacated a judgment that two asserted patent claims were not invalid and remanded the matter for further proceedings.
The appeal arose from patent litigation brought by NCS Multistage Inc. and NCS Multistage LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas involvingU.S. Patent No. 10,465,445 and technology used in oil and gas well operations. Following trial, a jury found that TCO infringed claims 28 and 29 of the patent and that the claims were not invalid. The district court subsequently entered final judgment.
On appeal, TCO challenged, among other issues, the district court's construction of the patent term "casing string" and the resulting invalidity determination. Applying its new construction of "casing string" from a related appeal decided the same day, the Federal Circuit vacated the judgment of no invalidity and remanded for further proceedings. The court determined that the district court is better positioned to assess the invalidity record in the first instance under the new construction.
The ruling sends the invalidity issue back to the district court for further proceedings under the Federal Circuit's new construction of "casing string." The court affirmed the district court's judgment of contributory infringement.
Polsinelli Shareholder Jonathan R. Spivey argued the appeal on behalf of TCO. The Polsinelli appellate team also included Shareholders Peter G. Thurlow, LaTasha M. Snipes, Darren E. Donnelly and James P. Murphy. Additional support was provided by Associates Clement A. Asante, MacGregor Greenlee and Bobbie J. Horocofsky.
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Original text here: https://www.polsinelli.com/news/polsinelli-secures-federal-circuit-win-for-tco-in-patent-appeal
Pillsbury Advises SoundThinking on $160M Acquisition by Transom Capital Group
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Pillsbury Advises Tidal Partners as Exclusive Financial Advisor to SoundThinking on its $160 Million Agreement to be Acquired by Transom Capital Group
10.05.26
Pillsbury advised Tidal Partners as exclusive financial advisor to SoundThinking, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSTI), a leading public safety technology company, in its entry into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Transom Capital Group, an operationally focused middle-market private equity firm.
Under the terms of the agreement, Transom will acquire SoundThinking
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NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Pillsbury Advises Tidal Partners as Exclusive Financial Advisor to SoundThinking on its $160 Million Agreement to be Acquired by Transom Capital Group
10.05.26
Pillsbury advised Tidal Partners as exclusive financial advisor to SoundThinking, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSTI), a leading public safety technology company, in its entry into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Transom Capital Group, an operationally focused middle-market private equity firm.
Under the terms of the agreement, Transom will acquire SoundThinkingthrough a tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of SoundThinking's common stock for $8.00 per share in cash, plus one non-transferable contingent value right (CVR), which entitles each holder to receive up to an additional $3.00 per share in cash, payable upon achievement of certain revenue milestones. The implied enterprise value of SoundThinking based solely on the upfront cash consideration is approximately $114 million, and the total enterprise value with payment of the maximum CVR payment is approximately $159 million.
If the tender offer is successfully completed, Transom will acquire all remaining shares of SoundThinking not tendered in the offer through a second step merger for the same consideration as is paid in the tender offer. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the SoundThinking Board and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Click here (https://ir.soundthinking.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/341/soundthinking-to-be-acquired-by-transom-capital-group) to learn more about the transaction.
The Pillsbury deal team was led by Corporate partner Adam Rachlis and included counsel Jack Welch and senior law clerk Claudia Hanover.
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URL: Tidal Partners
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Original text here: https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/news-and-insights/pillsbury-advises-tidal-partners-as-exclusive-financial-advisor-to-soundthinking-on-160-million-acquisition-by-transom.html
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Littler: Duty to Inform Workers in the UK of the Right to Join a Trade Union - Details Published But Timing Delayed
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Duty to Inform Workers in the UK of the Right to Join a Trade Union: Details Published But Timing Delayed
The duty for employers to inform workers of their right to join a trade union has been delayed until January 2027.
By Philip Cameron and Emily Bodger
October 5, 2026
The UK Employment Rights Act 2025 ("ERA 2025") introduces a new obligation on employers to give workers a written statement informing them of their right to join a trade union. The stated purpose of the reform is to improve awareness
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Duty to Inform Workers in the UK of the Right to Join a Trade Union: Details Published But Timing Delayed
The duty for employers to inform workers of their right to join a trade union has been delayed until January 2027.
By Philip Cameron and Emily Bodger
October 5, 2026
The UK Employment Rights Act 2025 ("ERA 2025") introduces a new obligation on employers to give workers a written statement informing them of their right to join a trade union. The stated purpose of the reform is to improve awarenessof workers' statutory rights, and to support workers to make an informed choice on whether they wish to join a union.
Although the ERA 2025 establishes the new duty in principle, regulations are required to prescribe the information that the statement must include, the form the statement will take and the manner in which the statement must be given. The Government launched a consultation in October 2025 seeking views to inform the content of the regulations and has now published its response setting out how it intends the duty will operate in practice.
The new duty had been expected to take effect on October 30, 2026, however implementation has been delayed and the Government has indicated that it is now anticipated to come into force on January 1, 2027.
Continue reading here (The UK Employment Rights Act 2025 ("ERA 2025") introduces a new obligation on employers to give workers a written statement informing them of their right to join a trade union. The stated purpose of the reform is to improve awareness of workers' statutory rights, and to support workers to make an informed choice on whether they wish to join a union.
Although the ERA 2025 establishes the new duty in principle, regulations are required to prescribe the information that the statement must include, the form the statement will take and the manner in which the statement must be given. The Government launched a consultation in October 2025 seeking views to inform the content of the regulations and has now published its response setting out how it intends the duty will operate in practice.
The new duty had been expected to take effect on October 30, 2026, however implementation has been delayed and the Government has indicated that it is now anticipated to come into force on January 1, 2027.
Continue reading here (https://littler.co.uk/insights/duty-to-inform-workers-of-the-right-to-join-a-trade-union-details-published-but-timing-delayed/).
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Authors
Philip Cameron
Partner
London
pcameron@littler.co.uk
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Emily Bodger
Knowledge Lawyer
London
ebodger@littler.co.uk
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/duty-inform-workers-uk-right-join-trade-union-details-published-timing-delayed
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Lawyer Highlights How Akin's AI Tool 'Moneyball' is Advancing Client Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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The Lawyer Highlights How Akin's AI Tool 'Moneyball' is Advancing Client Development
October 5, 2026
The Lawyer has featured Akin's proprietary AI-enabled business development tool, "Moneyball", in an article exploring how law firms are using artificial intelligence to support strategic growth and client development.
Moneyball helps lawyers identify and evaluate business opportunities by bringing together internal and external intelligence to generate targeted insights.
Speaking to The Lawyer, Akin senior
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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The Lawyer Highlights How Akin's AI Tool 'Moneyball' is Advancing Client Development
October 5, 2026
The Lawyer has featured Akin's proprietary AI-enabled business development tool, "Moneyball", in an article exploring how law firms are using artificial intelligence to support strategic growth and client development.
Moneyball helps lawyers identify and evaluate business opportunities by bringing together internal and external intelligence to generate targeted insights.
Speaking to The Lawyer, Akin seniordirector of marketing and client intelligence Rachel Watson explained the rationale behind developing the platform in-house: "Building Moneyball ourselves allowed us to create a layer that reflects how Akin thinks about client development, relationship strength, service opportunities and strategic priorities. That's difficult to buy off the shelf because every firm's model is different."
Watson also highlighted the impact the tool has had on the firm's internal business development conversations. The tool has shifted discussions away from reviewing information and toward deciding what to do with it.
The article underscores Akin's pragmatic approach to AI adoption. As Watson observed, "It doesn't create opportunities on its own. It helps people identify them earlier and evaluate them more effectively. The outcome still depends on the quality of the relationship and the execution that follows."
Read the full piece here: https://www.thelawyer.com/curve-how-akins-new-ai-tool-helps-generate-business-leads/
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Original text here: https://www.akingump.com/en/insights/media-mentions/the-lawyer-highlights-how-akins-ai-tool-moneyball-is-advancing-client-development
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Fredrikson Expands Litigation Practice with Two Attorneys
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Fredrikson Expands Litigation Practice with Two Attorneys
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Fredrikson announces the addition of two attorneys in its Litigation Group, associates Erica J. Hagerott and Arielle L. Hugel. The firm's continued expansion of its Litigation Group underscores its commitment to meeting clients' evolving needs across the Midwest and beyond.
Hagerott is an associate in the firm's Fargo office. Hagerott is a business litigator who helps clients navigate complex disputes and vigorously
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Fredrikson Expands Litigation Practice with Two Attorneys
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Fredrikson announces the addition of two attorneys in its Litigation Group, associates Erica J. Hagerott and Arielle L. Hugel. The firm's continued expansion of its Litigation Group underscores its commitment to meeting clients' evolving needs across the Midwest and beyond.
Hagerott is an associate in the firm's Fargo office. Hagerott is a business litigator who helps clients navigate complex disputes and vigorouslydefends their interests in litigation. She works closely with clients to understand their business and objectives. Prior to joining Fredrikson, Hagerott served as a judicial law clerk to Chief U.S. District Court Judge Peter D. Welte for the District of North Dakota, where she gained valuable insight into the litigation and judicial decision-making processes. In law school, Hagerott served as Editor-in-Chief of the North Dakota Law Review and was selected as the Best Oralist of her class in her law school's moot court competitions.
Hugel is an associate in the firm's Minneapolis office. She supports clients in a range of complex civil and criminal matters. She conducts legal research, analyzes case records and helps develop litigation strategies through the preparation of memoranda, motions, briefs and other court filings. Prior to joining Fredrikson, Hugel served as judicial law clerk for Justice Karl C. Procaccini on the Minnesota Supreme Court. She also worked as a certified student attorney in the University of Minnesota's Gun Violence Prevention Clinic and as a law clerk in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota's Office of the General Counsel.
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Original text here: https://www.fredlaw.com/news-fredrikson-expands-litigation-practice-with-two-attorneys
Cooley Expands DC Litigation Practice With Former Federal Prosecutor
PALO ALTO, California, Oct. 6 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Cooley Expands DC Litigation Practice With Former Federal Prosecutor
WASHINGTON, DC
October 5, 2026 - Cooley today announced that Menno Goedman has joined the firm's global litigation department in Washington, DC. Goedman joins a DC litigation practice that has added six partners since 2025, including Elizabeth Prelogar, Ray Tolentino, Ephraim McDowell, Janet Kim, Brian Nelson and Jessica Donlon, along with 15 special counsel and associates.
"Cooley has expanded its litigation practice in recent years
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PALO ALTO, California, Oct. 6 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Cooley Expands DC Litigation Practice With Former Federal Prosecutor
WASHINGTON, DC
October 5, 2026 - Cooley today announced that Menno Goedman has joined the firm's global litigation department in Washington, DC. Goedman joins a DC litigation practice that has added six partners since 2025, including Elizabeth Prelogar, Ray Tolentino, Ephraim McDowell, Janet Kim, Brian Nelson and Jessica Donlon, along with 15 special counsel and associates.
"Cooley has expanded its litigation practice in recent yearsby recruiting the best of the next generation, with an emphasis on former federal prosecutors," said Ian Shapiro, partner and chair of Cooley's global litigation department. "We are confident that Goedman, who prosecuted national security crimes in the Department of Justice's National Security Division, also represents the best of DC's next generation, and we are looking forward to his emergence as one of the cornerstones of our elite DC litigation practice."
Goedman joins Cooley from DOJ's National Security Division, where he investigated and prosecuted a variety of national security offenses, with an emphasis on sanctions and export controls. Previously, he worked at the Department of Treasury and clerked for Judge Josephine L. Staton of the US District Court for the Central District of California and Judge A. Wallace Tashima of the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
"Cooley has quickly joined the ranks of the most elite litigation practices in the country, with a strong presence in Washington, DC, and deep experience helping clients navigate complex issues at the intersection of technology, government enforcement and national security," said Goedman. "I'm excited to bring my experience in the courtroom and at DOJ to help clients navigate their most consequential disputes and investigations, and to join such a talented team."
Cooley's global litigation department includes more than 500 lawyers in the US and Europe and is the leading litigation department for the representation of technology, life sciences and other innovative companies.
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About Cooley LLP
Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation.
Cooley has nearly 1,400 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States, Asia and Europe, and a total workforce of more than 3,000 people.
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Original text here: https://www.cooley.com/news/coverage/2026/2026-10-05-cooley-expands-dc-litigation-practice-with-former-federal-prosecutor
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Attorney John Cooney Returns to Dorsey in the Finance & Restructuring Group in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 6 -- Dorsey and Whitney, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Attorney John Cooney Returns to Dorsey in the Finance & Restructuring Group in Minneapolis
October 5, 2026
Attorney John Cooney has re-joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Minneapolis as Of Counsel in the Finance & Restructuring group, the international law firm announced today.
John is a financial services regulatory attorney and former bank general counsel. He advises banks, financial holding companies, and other financial services companies on regulatory compliance, supervisory matters,
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 6 -- Dorsey and Whitney, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Attorney John Cooney Returns to Dorsey in the Finance & Restructuring Group in Minneapolis
October 5, 2026
Attorney John Cooney has re-joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Minneapolis as Of Counsel in the Finance & Restructuring group, the international law firm announced today.
John is a financial services regulatory attorney and former bank general counsel. He advises banks, financial holding companies, and other financial services companies on regulatory compliance, supervisory matters,enforcement, and corporate governance. He represents clients before the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and state banking departments. His practice covers a broad range of banking regulation and compliance matters, including prudential regulatory requirements, deposit and payment systems, credit products, fair lending, Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering (BSA/AML) compliance, sanctions, and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) privacy and data security.
John was a Partner at Dorsey & Whitney from 1993-2001. Before re-entering private practice, John served as general counsel at Ally Bank and MidWestOne Bank and senior regulatory counsel at Citizens Bank and USAA. He most recently served as Senior Vice President & General Counsel at MidWestOne Bank.
John received his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley; his M.P.P. from the Goldman School of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley; and his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame.
"John served as general counsel and senior regulatory counsel for several banks, giving him a unique in-house perspective on the regulatory complexities and business challenges financial institutions navigate every day," said Eric Lopez Schnabel, Finance & Restructuring Practice Group Co-Leader. "We are delighted to welcome him back to the team."
"Returning to Dorsey was an especially compelling opportunity for me," John said. "The Firm's leading Finance & Restructuring practice and strong national platform provide an exceptional foundation for serving clients' evolving needs. I look forward to reconnecting with colleagues across the Firm and helping clients navigate complex regulatory and business challenges."
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Original text here: https://www.dorsey.com/newsresources/news/press-releases/2026/09/john-cooney-rejoins-dorsey
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