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The Daily Journal Names Robyn Crowther to 2026 List of Leading Commercial Litigators
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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The Daily Journal Names Robyn Crowther to 2026 List of Leading Commercial Litigators
Los Angeles) - The Daily Journal has named California regional managing partner Robyn Crowther to its 2026 list of Leading Commercial Litigators in California. The annual award series recognizes attorneys who have served as lead counsel on major litigation in California or on national litigation that impacted California substantially.
Robyn is a trial lawyer focusing on commercial disputes. She represents individuals, multinational
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WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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The Daily Journal Names Robyn Crowther to 2026 List of Leading Commercial Litigators
Los Angeles) - The Daily Journal has named California regional managing partner Robyn Crowther to its 2026 list of Leading Commercial Litigators in California. The annual award series recognizes attorneys who have served as lead counsel on major litigation in California or on national litigation that impacted California substantially.
Robyn is a trial lawyer focusing on commercial disputes. She represents individuals, multinationalcorporations, municipalities, and small businesses. She has experience in provisional and preliminary remedies, pleading attacks, and motions for summary adjudication and summary judgment. Robyn brings exceptional first-chair trial and arbitration experience to complex commercial disputes, intellectual property litigation, and high-stakes contractual matters, consistently delivering strategic and favorable outcomes for her clients.
Robyn has particular experience in employee mobility and trade-secret matters, copyright enforcement and contractual disputes. Her cases have involved civil trials and arbitration before various tribunals, including JAMS, AAA, FINRA and various state and federal courts. In recent matters, she has successfully disposed of claims asserted against Elite Model Management at the pleading stage that improperly sought to subject Elite to certain, inapplicable, provisions of the California Labor Code. She is currently representing a major Chinese manufacturer of mobile phones, smartwatches and other devices against trade secret claims asserted by Apple, Inc. and pursuing trade secret claims on behalf of a financial institution against a competitor.
Visit The Daily Journal's website (https://www.dailyjournal.com/special_reports?report_type=Commercial+Litigators) for profiles of all of the winning lawyers (subscription required).
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About Steptoe
In more than 110 years of practice, Steptoe has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients and innovative thinking before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions. Steptoe has more than 500 lawyers and other professional staff across offices in Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. For more information, visit www.steptoe.com.
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Original text here: https://www.steptoe.com/en/news-publications/the-daily-journal-names-robyn-crowther-to-2026-list-of-leading-commercial-litigators.html
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Holland & Knight Named Largest Healthcare Law Firm for 2026 by Modern Healthcare
MIAMI, Florida, April 4 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Named Largest Healthcare Law Firm for 2026 by Modern Healthcare
TAMPA, Fla. - Holland & Knight has been named the largest healthcare law firm for 2026 by Modern Healthcare, a leading source of healthcare business and policy news, research and information. The annual Largest Healthcare Law Firms rankings are determined by the number of attorneys dedicating at least 50 percent of their time to healthcare or life sciences as of the end of 2025.
With 530 healthcare attorneys, Holland
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MIAMI, Florida, April 4 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Named Largest Healthcare Law Firm for 2026 by Modern Healthcare
TAMPA, Fla. - Holland & Knight has been named the largest healthcare law firm for 2026 by Modern Healthcare, a leading source of healthcare business and policy news, research and information. The annual Largest Healthcare Law Firms rankings are determined by the number of attorneys dedicating at least 50 percent of their time to healthcare or life sciences as of the end of 2025.
With 530 healthcare attorneys, Holland& Knight's Healthcare & Life Sciences Industry Group has a particular focus on identified sectors in the market, including hospitals and health systems, post-acute care, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient care, private equity, physician practice management, behavioral health, digital health, managed care, pharmacies and life sciences.
Holland & Knight is recognized as a 2025 Health Care Practice Group of the Year by Law360 and by Chambers USA in its 2025 Healthcare: The Elite nationwide listing. The Firm is also ranked by the American Bar Association's Health Law Section as one of the largest healthcare practices in the South, Southeast, Northeast and Washington, D.C.
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Original text here: https://www.hklaw.com/en/news/pressreleases/2026/04/holland-and-knight-named-largest-healthcare-law-firm-for-2026
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Mayer Brown Partner Tony Weibell Named a 2026 "Leading Commercial Litigator" by Daily Journal
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Mayer Brown partner Tony Weibell named a 2026 "Leading Commercial Litigator" by Daily Journal
For the second time, Mayer Brown partner Tony Weibell has been recognized by the Daily Journal on its list of "Leading Commercial Litigators." The annual recognition honors the best commercial and bet-the-company litigators from across the US whose work has had a significant impact in California and nationally.
Based in Mayer Brown's Northern California office, Tony serves as a go-to litigator
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CHICAGO, Illinois, April 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Mayer Brown partner Tony Weibell named a 2026 "Leading Commercial Litigator" by Daily Journal
For the second time, Mayer Brown partner Tony Weibell has been recognized by the Daily Journal on its list of "Leading Commercial Litigators." The annual recognition honors the best commercial and bet-the-company litigators from across the US whose work has had a significant impact in California and nationally.
Based in Mayer Brown's Northern California office, Tony serves as a go-to litigatorfor premier technology companies navigating consumer protection, privacy, and internet law, and serves as lead litigation counsel for premier technology companies in diverse areas of complex civil litigation involving consumer class actions, privacy, e-commerce, intellectual property, antitrust, false advertising, and contractual disputes.
Tony was recognized by the Daily Journal for "leading high-stakes class actions and complex civil disputes that routinely draw national attention." Most recently, he led the Mayer Brown team in a multi-district class action challenging TikTok app's in-app browser, asserting 15 causes of action under multiple laws including California's Unfair Competition Law and Invasion of Privacy Act. Tony also serves as lead counsel for Google in a 13-year-running MDL involving consumer privacy claims raising issues of first impression.
Read Tony's profile here (https://www.dailyjournal.com/) in the Daily Journal.
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Original text here: https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/news/2026/03/mayer-brown-partner-tony-weibell-named-a-2026-leading-commercial-litigator-by-daily-journal
Kostelanetz Attorneys Author NYSBA Tax Section Report on Proposed Updates to IRS Voluntary Disclosure Practice
NEW YORK, April 3 (TNSrep) -- Kostelanetz LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Kostelanetz Attorneys Author NYSBA Tax Section Report on Proposed Updates to IRS Voluntary Disclosure Practice
Kostelanetz partners Megan L. Brackney, Michael Sardar, Bryan C. Skarlatos, and associate Mike Waalkes were among the principal authors of the New York State Bar Association Tax Section's report on "Proposed Updates to the Internal Revenue Service Voluntary Disclosure Practice."
In December 2025, the IRS requested public comment on proposed updates to the Service's Voluntary Disclosure Program
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NEW YORK, April 3 (TNSrep) -- Kostelanetz LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Kostelanetz Attorneys Author NYSBA Tax Section Report on Proposed Updates to IRS Voluntary Disclosure Practice
Kostelanetz partners Megan L. Brackney, Michael Sardar, Bryan C. Skarlatos, and associate Mike Waalkes were among the principal authors of the New York State Bar Association Tax Section's report on "Proposed Updates to the Internal Revenue Service Voluntary Disclosure Practice."
In December 2025, the IRS requested public comment on proposed updates to the Service's Voluntary Disclosure Program(VDP). Pursuant to this request, the Tax Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) authored a report providing comments and recommendations to ensure the VDP remains an effective and accessible method for taxpayers to become compliant.
The NYSBA Tax Section report addresses three key areas:
1) The proposed requirement that taxpayers make full payment of their taxes, penalties, and interest within a short period following conditional acceptance into the VDP.
2) The proposed shortened timeline for submitting original and amended tax returns and related filings.
3) Elements of the revised penalty framework under proposed VDP changes, including income tax penalties, FBAR, international information returns, and estate and gift tax matters.
The NYSBA Tax Section explains in its report that some of the proposed updates to the VDP may improve the efficiency and predictability of the program, but the terms may not be reasonable enough to encourage noncompliant taxpayers to participate.
The report raises concerns that the proposed changes may disadvantage taxpayers who want to participate but lack the ability to pay the tax, penalties, and interest, within the proposed expedited timeline. The report notes that those taxpayers may include people who are victims of scams, fraud, business failure, domestic violence, and other adverse and unanticipated circumstances that could impact their ability to pay. In those and other circumstances, requiring immediate full payment could discourage taxpayers from making a voluntary disclosure.
The Tax Section recommends that the VDP framework permit installment agreements or offers in compromise based on the taxpayer's ability to pay.
The Tax Section also raised concern with the proposed 90-day period for submitting original or amended tax returns. The current VDP framework already prioritizes timeliness, and the proposed 90-day period is unlikely to increase efficiency or offer added benefits to VDP administration. A strict timeline could make participation in the VDP untenable for many taxpayers, as paperwork and logistical challenges can arise during the tax preparation process. They may need more time to gather necessary paperwork, including records from foreign third parties and financial institutions that may have delays in issuing documents or require translation.
The Tax Section agreed with the IRS's proposal to overhaul the VDP penalty structure, but with room for improvement regarding each penalty area. They urge the IRS to provide additional clarity regarding penalty computation and application under this revised framework, and to consider changing certain penalties or utilizing a more tailored approach towards taxpayers participating in the program.
You can learn more about the proposed changes to the IRS VDP program, and the NYSBA Tax Section's suggestions, by reading the complete report here (https://nysba.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NYSBA-Tax-Section-Report-No.-1524-combined-3.20.2026.pdf).
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About Megan
Megan is a tax controversy attorney with a distinguished track record of delivering exceptional results for clients facing complicated and difficult tax issues. Megan is the Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Taxation. She is also a frequent speaker and contributor to local and national conferences on taxation, ethics in tax practice, IRS penalties, and civil tax controversy, and teaches courses in tax procedure at New York University School of Law
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About Michael
Michael has extensive experience on a wide range of tax controversy and white-collar criminal defense matters, and he represents clients in all stages of civil and criminal tax controversies before the IRS, state tax authorities, the Department of Justice, and local prosecutors. Additionally, Michael represents clients in gift and estate tax audits, where he is called upon to assist taxpayers in challenging the IRS's valuation of gifts and bequests and/or the includability of certain transfers.
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About Bryan
Bryan focuses his practice on assisting clients with navigating tax penalties and voluntary disclosures. He provides expert testimony on tax penalties to governmental bodies and teaches courses on tax penalties at New York University School of Law, where he also created and co-chairs the NYU Tax Controversy Forum. Bryan is recognized by Super Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in New York and Best Lawyers in America has twice named Bryan "Lawyer of the Year" for Tax Litigation in New York.
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About Mike
Mike is an associate with Kostelanetz LLP. He focuses his practice on civil and criminal tax controversy matters, including audits, promoter investigations, voluntary disclosures, U.S. Tax Court litigation, and criminal tax investigations. Prior to joining the firm, Mike served for two years as a judicial law clerk for Judge Joseph W. Nega of the U.S. Tax Court. Mike is an adjunct professor at Villanova University's Charles Widger School of Law, where he co-teaches a course on federal tax practice and procedure in the school's graduate tax program.
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Original text here: https://kostelanetz.com/news/nysba-tax-section-report-on-proposed-updates-to-irs-voluntary-disclosure-practice
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Goodwin is Number One for M&A in Q1 2026
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Goodwin is Number One for M&A in Q1 2026
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Goodwin is the top law firm in LSEG's Q1 2026 league tables for global completed M&A by deal count. The firm also secured number one spots for global principal advisors announced and global principal advisors completed deals.
In the global principal advisors completed deal ranking, Goodwin led all firms with 106 transactions in Q1 2026. The firm also climbed the rankings in total deal value, as its Q1 2026 deals represent a more
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Goodwin is Number One for M&A in Q1 2026
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Goodwin is the top law firm in LSEG's Q1 2026 league tables for global completed M&A by deal count. The firm also secured number one spots for global principal advisors announced and global principal advisors completed deals.
In the global principal advisors completed deal ranking, Goodwin led all firms with 106 transactions in Q1 2026. The firm also climbed the rankings in total deal value, as its Q1 2026 deals represent a morethan 160% increase compared to the firm's Q1 2025 deal value.
Goodwin partner and M&A co-chair, Josh Zachariah, added: "Being recognized again as a number one M&A advisor reinforces what we hear consistently from clients -that Goodwin's deep industry immersion and Global M&A platform make us more than advisors; we're partners in the decisions that define markets. Our teams are embedded in the sectors shaping the global economy and as markets grow more complex, the combination of expertise and partnership is exactly what our clients trust us to deliver."
These results reflect Goodwin's deep industry immersion across healthcare, investment funds, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology. The firm leverages this understanding to deliver exceptional client value through a unique combination of industry knowledge, legal excellence, and business advisory expertise.
Goodwin's Q1 2026 league table results include:
* LSEG Global M&A (By Deal Count)
* #1 Global Principal Advisors - Announced
* #1 Global - Completed
* #1 Global Principal Advisors - Completed
* #1 Any US Involvement - Completed
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Original text here: https://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/04/announcements-otherindustries-ma-goodwin-number-one-for-m-and-a
Global Arbitration Review Recognizes Arnold & Porter's Excellence in International Arbitration
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Global Arbitration Review Recognizes Arnold & Porter's Excellence in International Arbitration
Global Arbitration Review (GAR) named Arnold & Porter to its 2026 "GAR 100" list, which highlights the top 100 leading international arbitration practices worldwide. GAR ranks firms based on multiple factors, including research, data, and the overall work the firm has completed in the field.
GAR describes Arnold & Porter's International Arbitration practice as a global, investment arbitration powerhouse coupled
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WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Global Arbitration Review Recognizes Arnold & Porter's Excellence in International Arbitration
Global Arbitration Review (GAR) named Arnold & Porter to its 2026 "GAR 100" list, which highlights the top 100 leading international arbitration practices worldwide. GAR ranks firms based on multiple factors, including research, data, and the overall work the firm has completed in the field.
GAR describes Arnold & Porter's International Arbitration practice as a global, investment arbitration powerhouse coupledwith a broadening commercial arbitration portfolio, with a collective value of over $26 billion in dispute. The practice, which is described by clients as "world class" and chaired by "clear and convincing leader" Maria Chedid, includes other senior figures such as Paolo Di Rosa, Whitney Debevoise, Patricio Grane Labat, Melida Hodgson, David Reed, Anton Ware, Jun Hee Kim, and Alvaro Nistal, as well as next generation leaders such as Sally Pei, Katelyn Horne, John Muse-Fisher, Bart Wasiak, Joel Dahlquist, and Peter Schmidt.
GAR noted that the firm earned its spot on this year's list through standout work for South Korea, Panama, Bulgaria, among others, along with new mandates from Uruguay and successful outcomes for Ecuador, El Salvador, and Thailand. Clients praised the group's "awesome track record of successful outcomes," "excellent knowledge of international investment arbitration," and its overall "top notch legal assistance."
Arnold & Porter's International Arbitration team has secured a larger number of positive defense outcomes for sovereign states in investor-state arbitrations than any other firm in the world. The team also has a strong record on behalf of investors, securing some of the largest damages awards in ICSID history. The team is also a leader in the commercial arbitration space, where it is known for handling sensitive, complex, and high-stakes technical disputes under all major arbitral rules, especially in the energy, technology, and life sciences sectors, and is widely acclaimed for its oral argument and cross-examination skills in hearings. With highly ranked leading practitioners based in eight offices globally, the team offers clients a practice of exceptional depth and scope.
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Original text here: https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/news/2026/04/global-arbitration-review-recognizes-arnold--porters-excellence-in-international-arbitration
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Doha Office Achieves Prestigious Recognition in Chambers and Legal 500
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Doha Office Achieves Prestigious Recognition in Chambers and Legal 500
Doha: Crowell & Moring's Doha office has been recognized in two of the legal industry's leading directories: Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.
Crowell's Corporate/Commercial practice has been ranked among the top in Qatar in the Chambers Global Guide 2026. In addition, Partner Charbel Maakaron was individually recognized for his work in Corporate/Commercial for the twelfth consecutive year.
The Chambers Global Guide ranks lawyers
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WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Doha Office Achieves Prestigious Recognition in Chambers and Legal 500
Doha: Crowell & Moring's Doha office has been recognized in two of the legal industry's leading directories: Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.
Crowell's Corporate/Commercial practice has been ranked among the top in Qatar in the Chambers Global Guide 2026. In addition, Partner Charbel Maakaron was individually recognized for his work in Corporate/Commercial for the twelfth consecutive year.
The Chambers Global Guide ranks lawyersand law firms in over 200 jurisdictions worldwide. Its research process includes in-depth interviews with lawyers and their clients, and selects honorees based on criteria such as client satisfaction, professional ability, and reputation.
Crowell & Moring has also been recommended in four practice areas in the Legal 500 Qatar, with four of the firm's attorneys receiving individual recognition.
Banking, Finance, and Capital Markets
Banking, Finance, and Capital Markets - Qatar
Key Lawyers, Qatar: Partner Charbel Maakaron; counsel Catherine Martinez
Commercial, Corporate, and M&A
Commercial, Corporate, and M&A - Qatar
Key Lawyers, Qatar: Partner Charbel Maakaron; counsel Catherine Martinez
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution - Qatar
Key Lawyers, Qatar: Partner Charbel Maakaron; senior counsel Marc Moubarak; counsel Matthew Williams
Projects, Real Estate, and Construction
Projects, Real Estate, and Construction - Qatar
Key Lawyers, Qatar: Partner Charbel Maakaron; counsel Matthew Williams
Notably, Crowell's Doha office received the most client satisfaction accolades of all firms ranked, underscoring the firm's commitment to client service and excellence.
These recognitions reflect Crowell's dedication to delivering high-quality legal services and client-focused solutions in Qatar.
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About Crowell & Moring LLP
Crowell & Moring is an international law firm with operations in the United States, Europe, and MENA. Drawing on significant government, business, industry, and legal experience, the firm helps clients capitalize on opportunities and provides creative solutions to complex regulatory and policy, litigation, transactional, and intellectual property issues. The firm is consistently recognized for its commitment to pro bono service, as well as its comprehensive programs and initiatives to advance the professional and personal development of all members of the Crowell community.
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Original text here: https://www.crowell.com/en/insights/firm-news/doha-office-achieves-prestigious-recognition-in-chambers-and-legal-500
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