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Polsinelli Attorneys Named to Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 11 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Polsinelli Attorneys Named to Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards
Polsinelli is pleased to announce that six of its attorneys have been selected to serve on Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards, recognizing their leadership and insight across key practice areas.
Law360's Editorial Advisory Boards are composed of leading practitioners from across the legal industry who provide feedback on coverage and share perspectives that help shape the publication's reporting and analysis.
The Polsinelli attorneys
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 11 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Polsinelli Attorneys Named to Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards
Polsinelli is pleased to announce that six of its attorneys have been selected to serve on Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards, recognizing their leadership and insight across key practice areas.
Law360's Editorial Advisory Boards are composed of leading practitioners from across the legal industry who provide feedback on coverage and share perspectives that help shape the publication's reporting and analysis.
The Polsinelli attorneysselected to serve on the 2026 boards are:
* Michelle G. Bernstein, Shareholder - Florida Editorial Advisory Board
* Dana E. Feinstein, Shareholder - Pennsylvania Editorial Advisory Board
* Tyree P. Jones, Shareholder - Trials Editorial Advisory Board
* Matthew E. Kapsak, Shareholder - Colorado Editorial Advisory Board
* Matthew S. Knoop, Shareholder - Georgia Editorial Advisory Board
* Chad A. Landmon, Hatch-Waxman & Biologics Chair - Life Sciences Editorial Advisory Board
Law360 selects editorial board members through a competitive process, drawing from experienced attorneys who are well-positioned to contribute meaningful perspective on developments within their respective fields.
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Original text here: https://www.polsinelli.com/news/polsinelli-attorneys-law360s-2026-editorial-advisory-boards
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Michael J. Frantz Jr. Discusses Subsurface Risk Allocation in Properties Magazine
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 11 -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Michael J. Frantz Jr. Discusses Subsurface Risk Allocation in Properties Magazine
Frantz Ward Partner Michael J. Frantz Jr. shares how landscape and hardscape failures can lead to subsurface disputes and unintended liability and explains how commercial development owners can address these risks before they escalate in the March edition of Properties Magazine.
His "Legal Perspectives" article, "Who Owns the Dirt?" highlights how soil movement caused by the freeze-thaw climate in the Great Lakes region can
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CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 11 -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Michael J. Frantz Jr. Discusses Subsurface Risk Allocation in Properties Magazine
Frantz Ward Partner Michael J. Frantz Jr. shares how landscape and hardscape failures can lead to subsurface disputes and unintended liability and explains how commercial development owners can address these risks before they escalate in the March edition of Properties Magazine.
His "Legal Perspectives" article, "Who Owns the Dirt?" highlights how soil movement caused by the freeze-thaw climate in the Great Lakes region canturn minor surface movement into significant structural failure over time, underscoring the importance of addressing subsurface risk early.
When failure occurs, the fragmented process for landscaping and hardscaping commercial developments complicates liability. Multi-party disputes often follow, with parties disputing whether issues stem from design, construction, or existing site conditions, ultimately leaving owners with repair costs, delayed occupancy, and increased injury exposure.
Avoiding Unexpected Disputes and Liability
In his article, Mike recommends owners reduce unexpected exposure and delays by:
* Ensuring performance language is precise and integrated with geotechnical assumptions and soil disclaimers
* Coordinating insurance policies and warranty periods
* Directly addressing subsurface risk during procurement and contracting
* Allocating subsurface risk upfront to reduce the likelihood of long, costly litigation
Read the full article here (https://issuu.com/mrej/docs/northeast_ohio_properties_march_2026/54).
Mike focuses his practice on construction law, offering strategic counsel to contractors, developers, and property owners across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New Jersey. With extensive trial and appellate experience, Mike guides clients through every phase of construction projects, from contract negotiation to dispute resolution, helping them navigate complex regulations, mitigate risks, and avoid costly litigation. He is a trusted advocate committed to protecting his clients' business interests and achieving favorable outcomes.
Since 1946, Properties Magazine has been a monthly reporter on development, construction, design, and property management throughout Northeast Ohio.
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Original text here: https://www.frantzward.com/michael-j-frantz-jr-discusses-subsurface-risk-allocation-in-properties-magazine/
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
McGuireWoods' Public Finance Team Earns Top Rankings From The Bond Buyer
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 11 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods' Public Finance Team Earns Top Rankings From The Bond Buyer
McGuireWoods' public finance team ranked among the top bond counsel in the Southeast United States in 2025 and played a role in one of the year's most significant finance transactions, according to data published by The Bond Buyer, the newspaper of public finance.
McGuireWoods ranked seventh in the Southeast region, which covers 11 states. The firm earned a No. 2 bond counsel ranking in Virginia and a No. 4 rating in North
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RICHMOND, Virginia, April 11 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods' Public Finance Team Earns Top Rankings From The Bond Buyer
McGuireWoods' public finance team ranked among the top bond counsel in the Southeast United States in 2025 and played a role in one of the year's most significant finance transactions, according to data published by The Bond Buyer, the newspaper of public finance.
McGuireWoods ranked seventh in the Southeast region, which covers 11 states. The firm earned a No. 2 bond counsel ranking in Virginia and a No. 4 rating in NorthCarolina. McGuireWoods also was the No. 4 bond counsel in Maryland, part of The Bond Buyer's Northeast region.
McGuireWoods served as bond counsel to the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) in an innovative $248.7 million financing that The Bond Buyer recognized as the Southeast Region Deal of the Year. The transaction enabled a first-of-its-kind lease amendment at Virginia International Gateway (VIG), securing a fixed-price option for the VPA to purchase the terminal in 2065. The financing also funded a $335 million upfront rent payment, nullified all outstanding port revenue bonds and equipment leases, and allowed the VPA to avoid an 8% ticking fee, all while providing enhanced operational control and long-term certainty for the Port of Virginia.
"These rankings reflect the depth and dedication of our public finance team, and we are honored to be recognized again among the leading bond counsel in the Southeast," said Kay McNab, co-leader of McGuireWoods' Public Finance Practice Group.
McGuireWoods holds a Band 1 nationwide ranking in public finance from Chambers USA, the highest awarded by the respected legal guide. The firm's finance lawyers have earned national recognition for advising on governmental and private activity bond transactions and are leaders in the use of strategies such as public-private partnerships; special revenue, tax and assessment pledges; lease financings; and tax and revenue anticipation notes.
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Original text here: https://www.mcguirewoods.com/news/press-releases/2026/4/mcguirewoods-public-finance-team-earns-top-rankings-from-the-bond-buyer/
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Littler Issues Commentary: Maine Greatly Expands Department of Labor's Enforcement Powers Against Employers
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 11 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 10, 2026, by shareholder Steve Silver and associate Allaina Gilligan:
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Maine Greatly Expands Department of Labor's Enforcement Powers Against Employers
At a Glance
* LD 1587 greatly expands the Maine Depart of Labor's investigation and enforcement authority over state employment, wage and hour, and unemployment compensation laws.
* The law also imposes new administrative obligations when employee wages or damages are at issue and creates a mandatory posting and employee notification requirement.
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 11 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 10, 2026, by shareholder Steve Silver and associate Allaina Gilligan:
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Maine Greatly Expands Department of Labor's Enforcement Powers Against Employers
At a Glance
* LD 1587 greatly expands the Maine Depart of Labor's investigation and enforcement authority over state employment, wage and hour, and unemployment compensation laws.
* The law also imposes new administrative obligations when employee wages or damages are at issue and creates a mandatory posting and employee notification requirement.
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Employersin Maine will soon face enhanced penalties for any violation of state employment laws under a recently enacted law granting the Pine Tree State's Department of Labor broad enforcement powers.
LD 1587 - An Act to Clarify the Bureau of Labor Standards' Investigatory and Enforcement Procedures - significantly expands and formalizes the Maine Department of Labor's authority to investigate, enforce, and collect penalties for violations of state employment, wage and hour, and unemployment compensation laws. The law, which takes effect on July 14, 2026, also introduces a new compliance requirement: Employers must post notices of any violation in the workplace and, in some cases, directly notify both current and former employees of any violations.
Expanded Investigatory Authority
Under LD 1587, the Director of Labor Standards (the "Director") is expressly authorized to open investigations whenever the Director believes an employer or individual may have violated Maine employment practices laws or unemployment compensation requirements.
As part of an investigation, the Director may:
* Review employer records, including books, files, and other documents;
* Require employers or other knowledgeable individuals to appear and provide testimony under oath; and
* Require production of records the employer is legally required to maintain.
To facilitate these investigations, LD 1587 grants the Director subpoena power to compel testimony or document production. Subpoenas under LD 1587 may be served by personal delivery, delivery to the employer's Maine place of business, or by certified or registered mail. Testimony and document review will take place in the county where the employer is located or in Kennebec County if the employer is located outside Maine. This is particularly significant for out-of-state employers with no physical location in Maine as subpoenas may compel testifying in Maine's state capital, which is one hour from Maine's largest airport in Portland.
This recent expansion underscores the importance of maintaining organized, accurate records and responding promptly--and strategically--when the Bureau of Labor Standards initiates an inquiry.
Enhanced Penalties and Enforcement Tools
LD 1587 also strengthens the Department of Labor's enforcement and collection authority once a violation is found.
If the Director determines that an employer or individual has violated Maine employment, wage and hour, or unemployment compensation laws, the Department may issue a notice of violation and impose any penalties or remedies authorized under applicable statutes. These may include:
* Civil monetary penalties;
* Orders to pay unpaid wages, damages, or interest; and
* Orders requiring correction of ongoing violations.
Once a penalty or remedy becomes final--after all administrative and judicial appeals are exhausted--the employer must satisfy all payment obligations within 30 calendar days. Failure to timely pay can result in additional civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day until payment is made.
Similarly, if an employer is ordered to correct an ongoing violation and fails to do so within the allotted correction period, the employer may face additional penalties of up to $1,000 per day for each day the violation continues. If an employer pursues a good-faith appeal, the correction period does not begin until all appeal rights are exhausted.
If an employer fails to pay required wages, damages, interest, or penalties, the Director may issue a notice of levy - without needing a court's approval - to a third party that holds the employer's property or owes the employer money (other than wages). These levies may reach credit, bank, or savings bank accounts or personal property of an employer's owners.
LD 1587 is so broad that it even penalizes third-party recipients who fail to comply with a notice of levy such that the third party may be liable for the full amount of the indebtedness of the delinquent person or employer.
Mandatory Posting of Violations and Employee Notice
One of the most notable--and potentially reputationally impactful--changes under LD 1587 is the mandatory posting and employee notification requirement.
When the Director issues a violation notice, the employer must:
* Post the notice in a "conspicuous location" at the worksite "that is accessible to employees"; or
* If physical posting is not feasible, directly provide the notice to each employee in a reasonable manner.
If the notice of violation covers a specific time period, the employer must also notify all employees who worked during that period, including former employees. Acceptable notification methods include mail, email, or text message, provided the notice is communicated in the same language the employer normally uses to communicate with affected employees.
This provision, which effectively mandates disclosure of labor violations to all employees and former employees, increases the stakes of enforcement actions and reinforces the importance of proactive compliance.
Key Takeaways and Action Items for Employers
Given the expanded enforcement toolkit and heightened penalties under LD 1587, Maine employers should consider taking the following steps:
* Review recordkeeping practices to ensure employment and unemployment records are complete, accurate, and readily accessible for inspection.
* Establish internal protocols for responding promptly to investigations, subpoenas, and requests for testimony or document production.
* Calendar and closely track all enforcement-related deadlines, including correction periods and payment deadlines to avoid daily penalties.
* Develop procedures for posting and distributing notices of violation, including plans for notifying current and former employees using appropriate methods and languages.
* Perform periodic reviews or internal audits to ensure compliance with Maine's employment laws.
LD 1587 signals a more assertive enforcement posture by the Maine Department of Labor. Employers operating in Maine should assess compliance practices now to reduce exposure and ensure readiness should an investigation arise.
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Authors
Steve Silver
Shareholder
Portland
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Allaina Gilligan
Associate
Portland
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/maine-greatly-expands-department-labors-enforcement-powers-against-employers
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Husch Blackwell Named a 2026 Super Listener A-Team by BTI for Business Development
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 11 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Husch Blackwell Named a 2026 Super Listener A-Team by BTI for Business Development
National law firm Husch Blackwell was ranked as one of the 40 best business development law firms in BTI Consulting's Super Listener A-Team 2026 report.
The report is based on direct, unprompted feedback from more than 350 leading corporate counsel across six pivotal activities: super listening (the most critical), anticipating needs, innovative solutions, creativity, educating clients, and co-solutioning.
Husch
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 11 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Husch Blackwell Named a 2026 Super Listener A-Team by BTI for Business Development
National law firm Husch Blackwell was ranked as one of the 40 best business development law firms in BTI Consulting's Super Listener A-Team 2026 report.
The report is based on direct, unprompted feedback from more than 350 leading corporate counsel across six pivotal activities: super listening (the most critical), anticipating needs, innovative solutions, creativity, educating clients, and co-solutioning.
HuschBlackwell was named "Best of the Best" in four of the pivotal activities that most influence hiring and wallet-share decisions.
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Original text here: https://www.huschblackwell.com/inthenews/husch-blackwell-named-a-2026-super-listener-a-team-by-bti-for-business-development
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Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath Issues Commentary: Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Tin Mill Products From China, Taiwan, and Turkey
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 11 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by counsel Richard P. Ferrin, associate Morgan Alexis Howard, and partners Carrie Bethea Connolly and Daniel R. Wilson:
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New Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Tin Mill Products from China, Taiwan, and Turkey
Petitioner Alleges Dumping Margins from 152.15% to 1,077.08%
At a Glance
* United States Steel Corporation and the United Steelworkers Union filed antidumping duty petitions on tin mill products from China, Taiwan, and Turkey, and a
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 11 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by counsel Richard P. Ferrin, associate Morgan Alexis Howard, and partners Carrie Bethea Connolly and Daniel R. Wilson:
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New Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Tin Mill Products from China, Taiwan, and Turkey
Petitioner Alleges Dumping Margins from 152.15% to 1,077.08%
At a Glance
* United States Steel Corporation and the United Steelworkers Union filed antidumping duty petitions on tin mill products from China, Taiwan, and Turkey, and acountervailing duty petition on tin mill products from China.
* An investigation related to this petition could result in increased prices and/or decreased supply of tin mill products.
* The US Department of Commerce is expected to begin investigation on April 29, 2026.
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On April 9, 2026, antidumping (AD) petitions were filed on tin mill products from China, Taiwan, and Turkey, and a countervailing duty petition was filed on tin mill products from China. The petitions were filed by United States Steel Corporation and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union.
The US AD law imposes special tariffs to counteract imports that are sold in the United States at less than "normal value." The US CVD law imposes special tariffs to counteract imports that are sold in the United States with the benefit of foreign government subsidies. For AD/CVD duties to be imposed, the US government must determine not only that dumping and/or subsidization is occurring, but also that there is "material injury" (or threat thereof) by reason of the dumped and/or subsidized imports. Importers are liable for any potential AD/CVD duties imposed. In addition, these investigations could impact purchasers by increasing prices and/or decreasing supply of tin mill products.
Scope
Please note that this section was not written by our authors but is taken verbatim from the petition.
The products within the scope of these investigations are tin mill flat-rolled products that are coated or plated with tin, chromium, or chromium oxides. Flat-rolled steel products coated with tin are known as tinplate. Flat-rolled steel products coated with chromium or chromium oxides are known as tin-free steel or electrolytic chromium-coated steel. The scope includes all the noted tin mill products regardless of thickness, width, form (in coils or cut sheets), coating type ( electrolytic or otherwise), edge (trimmed, untrimmed or further processed, such as scroll cut), coating thickness, surface finish, temper, coating metal (tin, chromium, chromium oxide), reduction (single- or double-reduced), and whether or not coated with a plastic material.
The merchandise subject to these investigations is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), under HTSUS subheadings 7210.11.0000, 7210.12.0000, 7210.50.0020, 7210.50.0090, 7212.10.0000, 7212.50.0000, if of non-alloy steel and under HTSUS subheadings 7225.99.0090, and 7226.99.0180 if of alloy steel. Although the subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of the investigations is dispositive.
Estimated Dumping Margins
The petitioners allege dumping margins as follows:
* China: 202.02% to 1,077.08%
* Taiwan: 152.15% to 160.37%
* Turkey: 190.95% to 192.91%
The petitioners also allege subsidies with respect to subject imports from China, although the CVD petition does not quantify the alleged net subsidy margins.
Estimated Schedule of Investigations
The following is an estimated schedule of investigations by the US Department of Commerce (DOC) and the US International Trade Commission (ITC):
April 9, 2026 ... Petitions are filed.
April 29, 2026 ... DOC initiates investigations.
April 30, 2026 ... ITC staff conference (estimated).
May 25, 2026 ... Deadline for ITC preliminary injury determinations.
July 6, 2026 ... Deadline for DOC preliminary CVD determination, if deadline is NOT postponed.
September 8, 2026 ... Deadline for DOC preliminary CVD determination, if deadline is fully postponed.
September 16, 2026 ... Deadline for DOC preliminary AD determinations, if deadline is NOT postponed.
November 5, 2026 ... Deadline for DOC preliminary AD determinations, if deadline is fully postponed.
March 22, 2027 ... Deadline for DOC final AD/CVD determinations, if all deadlines are fully postponed.
May 6, 2027 ... Deadline for ITC final injury determinations, if all DOC deadlines are fully postponed.
The material contained in this communication is informational, general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. The material contained in this communication should not be relied upon or used without consulting a lawyer to consider your specific circumstances. This communication was published on the date specified and may not include any changes in the topics, laws, rules or regulations covered. Receipt of this communication does not establish an attorney-client relationship. In some jurisdictions, this communication may be considered attorney advertising.
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Meet the Authors
Richard P. Ferrin
Counsel
Washington, D.C.
+1 202 230 5803
richard.ferrin@faegredrinker.com
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Carrie Bethea Connolly
Partner
Washington, D.C.
+1 202 230 5330
carrie.connolly@faegredrinker.com
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Daniel R. Wilson
Partner
Washington, D.C.
+1 202 230 5211
daniel.wilson@faegredrinker.com
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Morgan Alexis Howard
Associate
Washington, D.C.
+1 202 230 5305
morgan.howard@faegredrinker.com
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Original text here: https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2026/4/new-antidumping-duty-and-countervailing-duty-petitions-on-tin-mill-products-from-china-taiwan-and-turkey
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Carolyn Hunt Named to The Hollywood Reporter's 2026 Power Lawyers Edition
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 11 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Carolyn Hunt Named to The Hollywood Reporter's 2026 Power Lawyers Edition
For the second year in a row, partner Carolyn Hunt has been named to The Hollywood Reporter's Power Lawyers list (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/top-hollywoodl-lawyers-2026/), which recognizes 100 of the entertainment industry's most influential attorneys.
Carolyn was recognized for her work on sophisticated media finance and entertainment transactions, with a practice spanning film, television and gaming
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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 11 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Carolyn Hunt Named to The Hollywood Reporter's 2026 Power Lawyers Edition
For the second year in a row, partner Carolyn Hunt has been named to The Hollywood Reporter's Power Lawyers list (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/top-hollywoodl-lawyers-2026/), which recognizes 100 of the entertainment industry's most influential attorneys.
Carolyn was recognized for her work on sophisticated media finance and entertainment transactions, with a practice spanning film, television and gamingmatters. She advises clients on a wide range of deals, including production financing, slate transactions, capital raises and distribution-related matters, and over the past year handled nearly $1.5 billion in distribution, production, financing and tax-credit matters.
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Original text here: https://btlaw.com/en/insights/news/2026/carolyn-hunt-named-to-the-hollywood-reporters-power-lawyers-list-2026
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