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Troutman Pepper Locke Partner David Navetta Named to Cybersecurity Docket's 2026 Incident Response Elite
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 6 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Partner David Navetta Named to Cybersecurity Docket's 2026 Incident Response Elite
CHICAGO - David Navetta, a partner at Troutman Pepper Locke, has been named to Cybersecurity Docket's 2026 Incident Response Elite, a prestigious honor recognizing the world's leading data breach response lawyers.
A member of the firm's Privacy and Cyber Practice Group, Navetta is widely regarded as a pioneer in the data protection space and is regularly sought after to handle complex and cutting-edge
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ATLANTA, Georgia, May 6 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Partner David Navetta Named to Cybersecurity Docket's 2026 Incident Response Elite
CHICAGO - David Navetta, a partner at Troutman Pepper Locke, has been named to Cybersecurity Docket's 2026 Incident Response Elite, a prestigious honor recognizing the world's leading data breach response lawyers.
A member of the firm's Privacy and Cyber Practice Group, Navetta is widely regarded as a pioneer in the data protection space and is regularly sought after to handle complex and cutting-edgedata security and privacy issues. He combines deep knowledge of the privacy, security, and data landscape with practical, risk-informed compliance advice, which is highly valued by technology companies and traditional enterprises alike as they seek to build and execute on data leverage and monetization strategies, business plans, and innovative products and services.
Navetta is also a leading voice on incident response strategy, communications, and impact mitigation, having helped thousands of companies successfully respond to security incidents, including navigating evolving regulatory expectations and developing robust materiality assessment processes and playbooks. This recognition underscores his leadership in the cybersecurity and privacy space and his longstanding commitment to helping clients manage cyber risk in an increasingly complex global environment.
The firm's Privacy and Cyber team extends the range of privacy and cyber services traditionally offered by law firms, drawing upon its unique combination of global knowledge and experience in key areas such as privacy program creation and implementation, licensing, financing and M&A transactions, incident response, litigation, and regulatory investigations and enforcement.
This comprehensive 360-degree approach helps the firm provide holistic and innovative solutions to clients' most complex privacy and cybersecurity challenges.
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Troutman Pepper Locke
Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.
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Original text here: https://www.troutman.com/insights/troutman-pepper-locke-partner-david-navetta-named-to-cybersecurity-dockets-2026-incident-response-elite/
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Ogilvy Issues Commentary: State of Healthfluence
NEW YORK, May 6 -- Ogilvy, an advertising, marketing and public relations agency, issued the following commentary on May 5, 2026, by Juliana DiBona, senior vice president and head of social and influence:
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The State of Healthfluence
Health now lives in the spaces where people scroll, search, share, and support one another. Where creators, communities, and experts are all interacting; not in isolation, but together.
This is where trust is built, diagnoses are uncovered, and decisions are made through collective discovery and education.
And this is where we're seeing health brands struggle.
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NEW YORK, May 6 -- Ogilvy, an advertising, marketing and public relations agency, issued the following commentary on May 5, 2026, by Juliana DiBona, senior vice president and head of social and influence:
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The State of Healthfluence
Health now lives in the spaces where people scroll, search, share, and support one another. Where creators, communities, and experts are all interacting; not in isolation, but together.
This is where trust is built, diagnoses are uncovered, and decisions are made through collective discovery and education.
And this is where we're seeing health brands struggle.Not because the information isn't valuable -- but because it's often not designed to reflect today's consumption preferences. And we know people don't engage on social because a topic is important. They engage because it feels relevant to their lives.
The traditional health marketing playbook is no match for this complicated new reality. Breakthrough health communications now live at the intersection of credibility, culture, and experience.
We've identified six key shifts in the space that illustrate the necessity for healthcare brands to change how they communicate. Healthfluence is how they can do it.
Click here to download and read The State of Healthfluence (https://www.ogilvy.com/ideas/state-healthfluence#).
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Juliana DiBona is Senior Vice President, Head of Social and Influence at Ogilvy Health.
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Original text here: https://www.ogilvy.com/ideas/state-healthfluence
[Category: BizAdvertising]
Jeremy Paner Discusses New Cuba Sanctions With Reuters
NEW YORK, May 6 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Jeremy Paner Discusses New Cuba Sanctions with Reuters
Highlights
* U.S. expands sanctions against Cuba under new executive order.
* Non-U.S. banks, energy, and mining companies face increased sanctions risk exposure.
* Jeremy Paner calls move the most significant since the U.S. embargo against Cuba began.
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Jeremy Paner discussed a Cuba-related executive order with Reuters.
On May 1, President Trump issued an executive order authorizing the imposition of sanctions against non-U.S. individuals and
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NEW YORK, May 6 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Jeremy Paner Discusses New Cuba Sanctions with Reuters
Highlights
* U.S. expands sanctions against Cuba under new executive order.
* Non-U.S. banks, energy, and mining companies face increased sanctions risk exposure.
* Jeremy Paner calls move the most significant since the U.S. embargo against Cuba began.
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Jeremy Paner discussed a Cuba-related executive order with Reuters.
On May 1, President Trump issued an executive order authorizing the imposition of sanctions against non-U.S. individuals andcompanies for their connections to or dealings involving the Cuban government.
Most importantly, the United States may now also sanction non-U.S. companies determined to operate in the energy, defense and related materiel, metals and mining, financial services, or security sector of the Cuban economy. Like other similar sectoral sanctions designation criteria, the Secretary of the Treasury may also issue determinations to include additional sanctionable economic sectors.
For the first time since the United States imposed its embargo against Cuba more than 60 years ago, OFAC is now authorized to sanction non-U.S. companies for their dealings and transactions with Cuba. Paner said the move was the most significant one for non-U.S. companies since the U.S. embargo against Cuba began decades ago.
"Oil and gas, mining companies, and banks that have carefully segregated their Cuba operations from the United States are no longer protected," said Paner.
Read the article (https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/trump-expands-us-sanctions-cuban-government-2026-05-01/).
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Jeremy P. Paner
Partner
Locations
Washington, D.C.
Contact me
Jeremy
E: jeremy.paner@hugheshubbard.com
T: +1 (202) 721-4614
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Original text here: https://www.hugheshubbard.com/news-insights/insights/jeremy-paner-discusses-new-cuba-sanctions-with-reuters
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Maine Sets New Pay Transparency Requirements - What You Need to Know Ahead of July Effective Date
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 6 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 5, 2026:
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Maine Sets New Pay Transparency Requirements: What You Need to Know Ahead of July Effective Date
Maine businesses will soon have to disclose pay ranges and maintain employee compensation records under the state's recently enacted pay transparency law. Maine joins a growing number of jurisdictions requiring companies to be more transparent about their pay practices. Here's everything businesses with Maine employees should know about the new law before it goes into effect on July 29.
Who
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ATLANTA, Georgia, May 6 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 5, 2026:
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Maine Sets New Pay Transparency Requirements: What You Need to Know Ahead of July Effective Date
Maine businesses will soon have to disclose pay ranges and maintain employee compensation records under the state's recently enacted pay transparency law. Maine joins a growing number of jurisdictions requiring companies to be more transparent about their pay practices. Here's everything businesses with Maine employees should know about the new law before it goes into effect on July 29.
Whois Covered?
Maine's new pay transparency law, LD 54, impacts employers differently depending on the number of employees you have. However, it doesn't specify if the employer size includes only Maine employees or all employees of a company, an issue that will likely add to the compliance confusion.
Employers with 10 or more employees need to:
* include a pay range in all job postings unless the position is solely commission-based, then the posting must disclose that; and
* ensure this information is included in electronic or print job postings, whether made directly by the employer or through a third party.
All employers need to:
* disclose the pay range for the position an employee holds, if a current employee requests that information; and
* maintain records of each employee's job title and pay history during their employment and for three years after they leave employment.
What Must Be Disclosed
"Pay range" is defined as the range of pay that an employer anticipates relying on in setting wages for a position, which may include:
* applicable pay scales;
* a previously determined range of wages for the position;
* the actual wage range for those currently holding equivalent positions; or
* the budgeted amount for the position.
The new law also provides funding for a new Maine Department of Labor inspector position to enforce the requirement that employers disclose pay ranges and maintain records of employees' pay histories.
Key Takeaways for Employers
* Audit all job postings to ensure proper pay range disclosures are included. Build ranges into your posting template moving forward.
* Ensure all job titles have pay ranges determined in the event an employee requests this information.
* Review your recordkeeping process to ensure you are capturing all job titles and pay rates for employees and retaining that information for three years after employment termination.
* Consult with counsel to ensure your practices are following the new state law or to develop a compliance plan before July 29.
Conclusion
We will monitor developments related to this law, so make sure you are subscribed to Fisher Phillips' Insights to get the most up-to-date information. If you have questions, contact your Fisher Phillips attorney or the authors of this Insight.
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Related People
Amanda Pastore
Associate
207.477.7014
arpastore@fisherphillips.com
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Shiloh Theberge
Partner, Chair Higher Education
207.477.7004
stheberge@fisherphillips.com
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Original text here: https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/insights/insights/maine-sets-new-pay-transparency-requirements
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Duane Morris Publishes the Energy, Oil, and Gas Class Action Review - 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 6 (TNSrep) -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Duane Morris LLP Publishes the Energy, Oil, and Gas Class Action Review - 2026
CHICAGO--Duane Morris has published the Energy, Oil, and Gas Class Action Review - 2026, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the shifting legal environment facing the global energy sector, where oil and gas companies are confronting increased scrutiny and a growing wave of high-stakes class action litigation.
As the energy industry undergoes profound transformation, this publication highlights how
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 6 (TNSrep) -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Duane Morris LLP Publishes the Energy, Oil, and Gas Class Action Review - 2026
CHICAGO--Duane Morris has published the Energy, Oil, and Gas Class Action Review - 2026, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the shifting legal environment facing the global energy sector, where oil and gas companies are confronting increased scrutiny and a growing wave of high-stakes class action litigation.
As the energy industry undergoes profound transformation, this publication highlights howclass actions have emerged as a critical mechanism for addressing claims tied to environmental impact, corporate governance and climate-related risk. The review offers timely insight into a litigation landscape shaped by scientific uncertainty, geopolitical pressures and the accelerating transition to alternative energy sources.
Designed for legal professionals, executives and compliance leaders, the Energy, Oil, And Gas Class Action Review - 2026 serves as both a strategic road map and a day-to-day reference guide. Written by Duane Morris partners Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. and Jennifer A. Riley, with contributions from members of the Class Action Defense Team and the Energy Industry Group, the new eBook provides a broad array of analysis and information from their extensive experience in defending class action litigation in this industry.
"In today's environment, class action litigation is no longer limited to discrete disputes; - it is playing a central role in broader debates around accountability, disclosure and the future of energy," said Maatman. "This publication is designed to help companies understand and respond to these complex and evolving risks."
"We developed this resource to serve as a practical desk reference for companies navigating class action exposure in the energy sector," added Riley, "Understanding these trends is essential for building effective, forward-looking defense strategies."
Bookmark or download (https://online.flippingbook.com/view/69452278/) the Energy, Oil, and Gas Class Action Review - 2026.
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About Duane Morris
Duane Morris LLP provides innovative solutions to today's multifaceted legal and business challenges through the collegial and collaborative culture of its more than 900 attorneys in offices across the United States and internationally. The firm represents a broad array of clients, spanning all major practices and industries. Duane Morris has been recognized by BTI Consulting as both a client service leader and a highly recommended law firm.
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Original text here: https://www.duanemorris.com/pressreleases/energy_oil_gas_class_action_review_0526.html
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Continuation Vehicle Terms Remain Stable After Record Year For Global Secondaries Transactions, Morgan Lewis 2026 Study Reveals
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 6 (TNSrep) [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Continuation Vehicle Terms Remain Stable After Record Year For Global Secondaries Transactions, Morgan Lewis 2026 Study Reveals
Continuation vehicles are a permanent and evolving feature of the private markets landscape, according to findings from Morgan Lewis's Annual Continuation Vehicles Report 2026, which offers a comprehensive analysis of how continuation vehicles (CVs) are being structured and executed.
Morgan Lewis has one of the largest and most sophisticated
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 6 (TNSrep) [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Continuation Vehicle Terms Remain Stable After Record Year For Global Secondaries Transactions, Morgan Lewis 2026 Study Reveals
Continuation vehicles are a permanent and evolving feature of the private markets landscape, according to findings from Morgan Lewis's Annual Continuation Vehicles Report 2026, which offers a comprehensive analysis of how continuation vehicles (CVs) are being structured and executed.
Morgan Lewis has one of the largest and most sophisticatedglobal secondaries practices, with over 100 lawyers regularly advising sponsors, secondary buyers, and investors on the full spectrum of private fund transactions worldwide. This report draws on a combination of data gathered from a broad review of legal terms across 169 CVs over a five-year period (Q1 2021-Q1 2026) and the secondaries market experience of Morgan Lewis attorneys.
It charts the rise of CVs from three interrelated perspectives: the sponsor, the lead investor, and the existing investor, and aims to provide a more grounded and practical framework for understanding continuation vehicles and how they function in today's market.
Overview of the current landscape:
* 97% of CVs charge a management fee of 1% or less
* 49% of CVs have a stepdown of management fees on an extension to the initial term
* 79% of CVs include a tiered carry with 60% adopting both internal rate of return (IRR) and multiple on invested capital (MoIC) return thresholds
* 74% of CVs have a five-year initial term with 92% of CVs providing for up to two years of term extensions
* 64% of CVs include key person provisions
Ted Craig, Partner at Morgan Lewis in London, commented: "2025 was a record year for global secondaries transactions, with CVs estimated to represent at least a fifth of private market distributions in 2026. Drawing on our own deal data and deal experience, our findings signal a mature, growth-oriented market, revealing how sponsors are using CVs strategically to not only provide much-needed liquidity, but to fuel value creation."
Joe Zargari, Partner at Morgan Lewis in New York, added: "In the past, CVs were typically reserved for use in end-of-life situations and, while that is still common, our report reveals how they are also fast becoming mainstream tools to provide liquidity during a fund's life with the goal of reconciling sponsor, secondary buyer, and existing LP objectives. With competition for lead investor positions intensifying, we're also seeing a shift to co-lead structures becoming more common, with a focus on sponsor alignment and rollover, minimum capacity rights, and resetting of economics, as well as governance protections."
Tayne Rankine, Partner at Morgan Lewis in London, concluded: "Our report indicates that while market practice has generally converged, there remain significant elements of variability reflecting the bespoke nature of every transaction. For existing investors, LP expectations increasingly focus on transparency, conflict mitigation, and balanced election mechanics. As this market continues to develop, it's clear CVs must be defensible, executable, and sustainable to withstand LP, regulatory, and market scrutiny."
About the Annual Continuation Vehicles Report 2026 (https://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2026/05/annual-continuation-vehicles-report-2026-perspectives)
The report analysed 169 CVs ranging in size from $150 million to $4.67 billion that the Morgan Lewis team advised between Q1 2021 to Q1 2026.
It draws on a combination of data gathered from a broad review of CV legal terms and secondaries market experience of Morgan Lewis attorneys.
Morgan Lewis's sophisticated global secondaries team advises sponsors, secondary buyers, and investors on the full spectrum of private fund transactions worldwide.
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Original text here: https://www.morganlewis.com/news/2026/05/continuation-vehicle-terms-remain-stable-after-record-year-for-global-secondaries-transactions-morgan-lewis-2026-study-reveals
Businesses and Legal Teams Brace for Regulatory Change and Scrutiny, Rapid AI Adoption: HSF Kramer Survey
NEW YORK, May 6 (TNSxrep) -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Businesses and legal teams brace for regulatory change and scrutiny, rapid AI adoption: HSF Kramer survey
* Top market impacts in next 12 months: The pace of regulatory change and increased scrutiny (35%), AI adoption & technology (32%), economic uncertainty and global geopolitics (15%).
* Top priorities for legal teams in next 12 months: Efficiency, process improvement & cost management (35%); AI adoption & technology (32%); Regulatory, compliance & governance (15%)
* Over 200 respondents
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NEW YORK, May 6 (TNSxrep) -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Businesses and legal teams brace for regulatory change and scrutiny, rapid AI adoption: HSF Kramer survey
* Top market impacts in next 12 months: The pace of regulatory change and increased scrutiny (35%), AI adoption & technology (32%), economic uncertainty and global geopolitics (15%).
* Top priorities for legal teams in next 12 months: Efficiency, process improvement & cost management (35%); AI adoption & technology (32%); Regulatory, compliance & governance (15%)
* Over 200 respondentsin Australia, 75% of respondents part of legal function. Majority from organisations with annual revenue of over $5 billion (33%)
* Sectors: banking, energy, real estate, mining and technology, and other sectors.
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Over one third (35%) of senior business leaders and in-house counsel have listed the pace of regulatory change and increased scrutiny as the number one issue likely to have a significant impact on their organisation this year, a new client survey by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has found.
The survey of over 200 of Australia's general counsel and senior in-house legal teams, executives and directors, examines the top market trends shaping their industries, and the priorities for in-house legal teams over the next 12 months. The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) (32%) and broader economic and global geopolitical uncertainty (15%) were also listed among the top three anticipated organisational impacts.
Over a third (35%) said cost management and efficiencies, AI adoption, and regulatory compliance and governance are the top priorities for legal teams over the next year.
Kristin Stammer, Executive Partner, Australia and Asia, said the client insights highlight the increasing pressures on organisations and in-house legal teams in Australia.
"Our clients are navigating an increasingly complex national and global operating and regulatory environment, which shows no signs of slowing down, in fact, quite the opposite.
"It is reason why our clients continue to work with us - we understand our clients' business and the sectors they operate in and have the global capability to support them in their key markets. We know how to operate in this environment," Kristin said.
Susannah Wilkinson, HSF Kramer's Director, AI Acceleration (Asia & Australia), said the survey confirms businesses are continuing to use technology, such as GenAI, to innovate and create efficiencies across their organisations.
"Legal teams and leaders have shared in the survey that they are trialling ways to responsibly use new technology to manage high volume work, identify which legal tasks are best suited to different technologies, as well as assess potential external risks to the business, such as AI related scams and incidents," Susannah said.
HSF Kramer has a dedicated Digital Legal Delivery team of more than 420 people globally. The multidisciplinary team of lawyers, technologists, and other professionals work with clients to identify practical ways to use existing and emerging technologies to manage complex and high-volume tasks, and provide technical support in areas such as contracting, investigations, litigation and claims management.
"Organisations are looking to firms like ours to lead in this space, and we are well positioned to do so. With more than 15 years of pioneering legal tech, and continued investment in building out our tech stack and upskilling our people to the highest standard, we can deliver innovative, trusted and effective services for clients' often complex and varied needs," Susannah said.
For client enquiries, including further information on our survey insights, please contact Chris Blakeley, Client Director, Asia & Australia at Chris.Blakeley@hsf.com.
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Original text here: https://www.hsfkramer.com/news/2026-05/businesses-and-legal-teams-brace-for-regulatory-change-and-scrutiny-rapid-ai-adoption-hsf-kramer-survey
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
