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Rick Anderson Named Managing Partner of Husch Blackwell's Houston Office
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Rick Anderson Named Managing Partner of Husch Blackwell's Houston Office
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Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Rick Anderson has been named managing partner of the firm's Houston office. He succeeds Kate David.
"I want to thank Kate for her years of service and the many contributions she has made to the Houston office," said Jamie Lawless, Husch Blackwell's Chief Executive. "Rick is an excellent steward of the firm. "His deep roots in Houston, both within
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Rick Anderson Named Managing Partner of Husch Blackwell's Houston Office
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Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Rick Anderson has been named managing partner of the firm's Houston office. He succeeds Kate David.
"I want to thank Kate for her years of service and the many contributions she has made to the Houston office," said Jamie Lawless, Husch Blackwell's Chief Executive. "Rick is an excellent steward of the firm. "His deep roots in Houston, both withinour office and across the broader community, position him to execute his vision for how our Texas offices can work together to grow and better serve clients across the region. I have every confidence that under his leadership, our Houston office will continue to flourish."
A member of the firm's Technology, Manufacturing and Transportation group, Anderson focuses his practice on complex, high-stakes commercial litigation in state and federal courts and arbitration. He serves clients in matters involving class actions, shareholder and investor disputes, director and officer liability, commercial contract disputes, product liability, construction litigation, and regulatory and governmental investigations.
He has served as State Executive Board Chairman of the Epilepsy Foundation of Texas and has held leadership positions at both the state and Houston chapter levels, including board president and gala chair. He has served as a Houston Bar Association Ambassador and on multiple years has co-chaired the association's Bench Bar Conference Committee, Fun Run and CLE Committee. He also serves as a mentor on the firm's diversity liaison program and as co-chair of the firm's HB B.L.A.C.K. Employee Resource Group.
"I am grateful for the trust the firm has placed in me," Anderson said. "Houston is one of the most dynamic legal markets in the country, and I am proud to call it home. This office is filled with talented, dedicated people, and my focus will be on supporting them, deepening our client relationships, and collaborating with our partners across Texas to grow together."
Anderson is board certified in commercial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America(r), and is a four-time recipient of the President's Award from the Houston Bar Association. He earned his J.D. from Baylor Law School and holds a B.B.A. from Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business. Anderson is a member of the American Bar Association, Texas Bar Foundation, Houston Bar Association, and the College of the State Bar of Texas, among other professional organizations.
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Original text here: https://www.huschblackwell.com/inthenews/rick-anderson-named-managing-partner-of-husch-blackwells-houston-office
Paul Hastings Advises SoftVest in $2.2 Billion Agreement With Blackbeard to Combine Permian Basin Royalty Trust and US Land Guild
LOS ANGELES, California, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Paul Hastings Advises SoftVest in $2.2 Billion Agreement With Blackbeard to Combine Permian Basin Royalty Trust and US Land Guild
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Paul Hastings LLP advised SoftVest LP in its definitive agreement with Blackbeard Holdings LLC, a core portfolio asset of NGP Energy Capital Management, for the $2.2 billion combination of Permian Basin Royalty Trust (NYSE: PBT) and U.S. Land Guild.
M&A global co-chair Eduardo Gallardo led the Paul Hastings team, which also included M&A partners
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LOS ANGELES, California, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Paul Hastings Advises SoftVest in $2.2 Billion Agreement With Blackbeard to Combine Permian Basin Royalty Trust and US Land Guild
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Paul Hastings LLP advised SoftVest LP in its definitive agreement with Blackbeard Holdings LLC, a core portfolio asset of NGP Energy Capital Management, for the $2.2 billion combination of Permian Basin Royalty Trust (NYSE: PBT) and U.S. Land Guild.
M&A global co-chair Eduardo Gallardo led the Paul Hastings team, which also included M&A partnersJon Kubek, Dmitriy Molchanov and Peter Hays, and associates Tiffany Monzon, Jarrett Burks, Nick Caponi, Andrew Brooksbank, Shannon Kelly and Noah Light; Securities & Capital Markets partners Colin Diamond and Chris Centrich, of counsel Jennifer Ybarra Taylor and Shai Marshall, and associates Mary Royston, Bryce Couch, Matthew Schob, Madeline Sullivan and Will Yu; Tax partner Andrew Davis and associate Alissa Freltz; Executive Compensation partner Jason Ertel and associate Eden Lichaw; Energy & Infrastructure partner James Longhofer; and Structured Credit associate Min Chung.
More information is available here (https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260728857919/en/SoftVest-and-Blackbeard-Sign-Definitive-Agreement-for-%242.2-Billion-Combination-of-Permian-Basin-Royalty-Trust-and-US-Land-Guild).
About Paul Hastings
With widely recognized elite teams across 17 core practices, Paul Hastings is a premier law firm with a culture of excellence focused on providing intellectual capital and superior execution globally to the world's leading investment banks, asset managers and corporations.
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Morrison Foerster Welcomes Esteemed Former U.S. Treasury Senior Counsel for International Affairs Annie Wartanian Reisinger as National Security Partner
NEW YORK, July 29 -- Morrison and Foerster, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morrison Foerster Welcomes Esteemed Former U.S. Treasury Senior Counsel for International Affairs Annie Wartanian Reisinger as National Security Partner
Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Annie Wartanian Reisinger as a partner in the firm's National Security Group in Washington, D.C. She arrives with over two decades of experience in national security law and international trade regulation, including spending the past seven years in senior legal roles
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NEW YORK, July 29 -- Morrison and Foerster, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morrison Foerster Welcomes Esteemed Former U.S. Treasury Senior Counsel for International Affairs Annie Wartanian Reisinger as National Security Partner
Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Annie Wartanian Reisinger as a partner in the firm's National Security Group in Washington, D.C. She arrives with over two decades of experience in national security law and international trade regulation, including spending the past seven years in senior legal rolesat the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Reisinger is one of the most experienced government attorney practitioners who worked with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). As Senior Counsel in Treasury's Office of the General Counsel and one of few attorneys to have served as Co-Lead Counsel for CFIUS, she played a crucial role in shaping the Committee's jurisdictional practice since its expanded mandate authorized by the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA) and was charged with clearance authority regarding all CFIUS mitigation instruments and orders. She was a trusted legal advisor to both Treasury and CFIUS interagency leadership, counseling on a broad range of CFIUS matters.
In addition to overseeing important legal matters regarding the full CFIUS docket, her past responsibilities in Treasury's Office of the General Counsel included managing presidential referrals, helping lead the development of the Known Investor Program, shaping fundamental legal aspects of the non-notified enforcement and compliance practices across multiple administrations, advising on regulatory rulemaking, and providing technical assistance on legislation. Reisinger also brings deep experience in export controls and sanctions issues that arise in the context of cross-border investments. Prior to joining Treasury, she practiced at leading law firms and served as Director of Export Compliance at one of the world's largest aerospace and defense suppliers, where she led the company's global export compliance program.
"Annie spent years as one of the U.S. government's most accomplished and well respected CFIUS lawyers, and I could not be more thrilled to welcome her to Morrison Foerster," said David Newman, co-chair of the firm's National Security practice and leader of the firm's interdisciplinary Government Strategies practice. "Her technical mastery of both the governing law and the CFIUS process, along with deep insights into how key determinations are made will be invaluable to clients seeking to navigate cross-border investment reviews and the broader national security regulatory landscape."
Reisinger's addition reinforces Morrison Foerster's market-leading National Security platform and deep bench of veteran lawyers advising clients on evolving geopolitical, trade, and enforcement risks. Led by Brandon Van Grack, John Smith, and David Newman, Morrison Foerster's National Security practice has earned multiple industry recognitions, including being named among The Elite in Chambers Global's 2025 International Trade: Export Controls and Economic Sanctions category and recognition as Experts in its International Trade and CFIUS category. The practice has also been ranked in The Legal 500 US's International Trade: Customs, Export Controls, and Sanctions category for five consecutive years.
Reisinger is the latest former government official with significant national security experience to arrive at the firm since the beginning of last year, with others including: Chris Chamberlain, former Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Commerce; Jason Lebowitz, former Senior Counsel in the Office of the Chief Counsel for Industry and Security at the Department of Commerce; Kuang Chiang, a former Treasury official and experienced practitioner at another leading global law firm; Margot Benedict, former Senior Counsel to the Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ); and Kara Podraza, former Deputy Chief of Staff at DOJ's National Security Division and a former attorney in DOJ's Foreign Investment Review Section. These are in addition to Newman who, prior to joining the firm, served for more than two years as DOJ's regular representative to Assistant Secretary meetings of CFIUS in his role as Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for National Security.
"Morrison Foerster has built one of the premier national security practices in the country, bringing together exceptional lawyers with deep government experience, technical expertise, and a strong reputation for sophisticated client service," said Reisinger. "I am honored to join this remarkable team in advising clients on increasingly complex CFIUS, sanctions, export control, and national security challenges while continuing to grow the firm's leading practice."
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Original text here: https://www.mofo.com/resources/news/260729-annie-wartanian-reisinger-national-security
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Hughes Hubbard & Reed: Jeremy Paner Discusses the Risks of Investing in Iran With Arabian Gulf Business Insight
NEW YORK, July 29 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Jeremy Paner Discusses the Risks of Investing in Iran with Arabian Gulf Business Insight
Paner shares thoughts on the legal risks of foreign investment in Iran.
Highlights
* Paner discussed the legal risks facing companies considering investment opportunities in Iran.
* He explained why renewed trade activity between Iran and the UAE is unlikely to translate into significant Gulf investment in Iran.
* He drew on his experience at OFAC to compare past sanctions relief efforts with the current regulatory
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NEW YORK, July 29 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Jeremy Paner Discusses the Risks of Investing in Iran with Arabian Gulf Business Insight
Paner shares thoughts on the legal risks of foreign investment in Iran.
Highlights
* Paner discussed the legal risks facing companies considering investment opportunities in Iran.
* He explained why renewed trade activity between Iran and the UAE is unlikely to translate into significant Gulf investment in Iran.
* He drew on his experience at OFAC to compare past sanctions relief efforts with the current regulatorylandscape.
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Jeremy Paner discussed the barriers to Gulf states' investment in Iran following the apparent U.S.-Iran detente in an interview with Arabian Gulf Business Insight.
The article detailed the resumption of trade between Iran and the United Arab Emirates, with vessel traffic returning to pre-war levels after trade routes across the Arabian Gulf reopened. While commercial activity has rebounded, Paner noted that major obstacles remain for any foreign investment in Iran.
"To create a world where Saudi Arabia and the UAE are going to invest in Iran, that's laughable," Paner said.
Paner explained that Iran presents significant political, legal and regulatory risks for investors. "You're dealing with a very opaque place," he said. "That's a very hard place to do business."
He also noted that much of Iran's economy is tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, whose designation by the U.S. and others as a terrorist organization creates numerous opportunities for investors to fall foul of the law.
Drawing on his experience at the U.S. Department of the Treasury in the lead up to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Paner contrasted the current environment with the extensive planning that accompanied that 2015 nuclear agreement. He noted that years of preparation went into developing detailed guidance for businesses seeking to enter the Iranian market following sanctions relief.
By comparison, Paner said the current U.S. administration has not yet provided a similar framework or level of clarity for companies considering business opportunities in Iran. Referring to the state of negotiations and sanctions guidance today, he said: "They're not even at the starting line."
Read the article (https://www.agbi.com/analysis/trade/2026/07/uae-resumes-tehran-trade-but-iran-is-laughable-for-investors/).
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Gibson Dunn Advised on Sale of TRIXIE
LOS ANGELES, California, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Advised on Sale of TRIXIE
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Gibson Dunn advised founder and majority shareholder Bonnik Hansen on the sale of TRIXIE Heimtierbedarf GmbH & Co. KG to Central Garden & Pet Company.
TRIXIE was founded in 1974 in Tarp, Germany, and today is one of the leading European providers of pet supplies and pet snacks, supplying over 30,000 specialty retailers across numerous international markets.
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is
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LOS ANGELES, California, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Advised on Sale of TRIXIE
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Gibson Dunn advised founder and majority shareholder Bonnik Hansen on the sale of TRIXIE Heimtierbedarf GmbH & Co. KG to Central Garden & Pet Company.
TRIXIE was founded in 1974 in Tarp, Germany, and today is one of the leading European providers of pet supplies and pet snacks, supplying over 30,000 specialty retailers across numerous international markets.
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) isa leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, the company employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America.
The Gibson Dunn Frankfurt M&A team was led by partner Dr. Dirk Oberbracht and included associates Andreas Rief, Fabiana Obermeier, Simon Stohlker, and Vladimir Konchakov. Munich partner Kai Gesing and associates Yannick Oberacker and Christoph Jacob advised on antitrust and IP/IT issues, of counsel Dr. Peter Gumnior (Frankfurt) advised on labor law aspects, and Frankfurt partner Dr. Lars Petersen and associate Simon Ruhland advised on regulatory aspects.
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Original text here: https://www.gibsondunn.com/gibson-dunn-advised-on-sale-of-trixie/
Foley Hoag Attorneys Shortlisted for 2026 LMG Life Sciences Awards
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Foley Hoag Attorneys Shortlisted for 2026 LMG Life Sciences Awards
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Foley Hoag Partner Barbara Fiacco and Associate Sarah Kelley have been shortlisted in this year's LMG Life Sciences Awards. Fiacco has been shortlisted in the General Patent Litigator of the Year - New England category and Kelley in the U.S. Rising Star - Financial & Corporate category.
The annual awards recognize the country's most distinguished practitioners and firms for exemplary work in the life sciences
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Foley Hoag Attorneys Shortlisted for 2026 LMG Life Sciences Awards
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Foley Hoag Partner Barbara Fiacco and Associate Sarah Kelley have been shortlisted in this year's LMG Life Sciences Awards. Fiacco has been shortlisted in the General Patent Litigator of the Year - New England category and Kelley in the U.S. Rising Star - Financial & Corporate category.
The annual awards recognize the country's most distinguished practitioners and firms for exemplary work in the life scienceslegal practice over the past twelve months.
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony in New York City on September 10, 2026.
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Arnold & Porter Advises Honduras in $815.7M Notes Offering
WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Arnold & Porter Advises Honduras in $815.7M Notes Offering
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Arnold & Porter recently advised the Republic of Honduras in connection with its offering of US$815.7 million of 6.400% Notes due 2036.
In connection with the offering, Honduras previously announced a cash tender offer to repurchase outstanding 6.250% sovereign bonds maturing in 2027.
The Arnold & Porter team was led by counsel Arturo Caraballo and senior associate Valentina Garzon. Partner Whitney Debevoise also advised
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WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Arnold & Porter Advises Honduras in $815.7M Notes Offering
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Arnold & Porter recently advised the Republic of Honduras in connection with its offering of US$815.7 million of 6.400% Notes due 2036.
In connection with the offering, Honduras previously announced a cash tender offer to repurchase outstanding 6.250% sovereign bonds maturing in 2027.
The Arnold & Porter team was led by counsel Arturo Caraballo and senior associate Valentina Garzon. Partner Whitney Debevoise also advisedon the matter.*
*Mateus Maia de Souza, a visiting attorney from Brazil, assisted the team with aspects of the deal. Mr. Maia is admitted to practice law only in Brazil and is not engaged in the practice of law in any U.S. jurisdiction.
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Original text here: https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/news/2026/07/arnold-porter-advises-honduras-in-815-7m-notes-offering
