Law/Legal
Here's a look at documents from law firms and legal groups
Featured Stories
Michael J. Frantz Jr. Discusses Subsurface Risk Allocation in Properties Magazine
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 11 -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following news:
* * *
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
... Show Full Article
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 11 -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following news:
* * *
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.
* * *
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:
* * *
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
... Show Full Article
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 11 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
* * *
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.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.mcguirewoods.com/news/press-releases/2026/4/mcguirewoods-public-finance-team-earns-top-rankings-from-the-bond-buyer/
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
In Nature and Retraction Watch, Mark Barnes Discussed a Proposed National Scientific Misconduct Database
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 11 (TNSjou) [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
* * *
In Nature and Retraction Watch, Mark Barnes Discussed a Proposed National Scientific Misconduct Database
In articles published in Nature (https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-01147-x) and Retraction Watch (https://retractionwatch.com/2026/04/09/could-a-national-database-of-scientific-misconduct-rulings-stop-repeat-offenders/), health care partner Mark Barnes discussed a proposal for U.S. universities and academic medical centers to register scientists found
... Show Full Article
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 11 (TNSjou) [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
* * *
In Nature and Retraction Watch, Mark Barnes Discussed a Proposed National Scientific Misconduct Database
In articles published in Nature (https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-01147-x) and Retraction Watch (https://retractionwatch.com/2026/04/09/could-a-national-database-of-scientific-misconduct-rulings-stop-repeat-offenders/), health care partner Mark Barnes discussed a proposal for U.S. universities and academic medical centers to register scientists foundguilty of research fraud and workplace harassment that would be accessed by research institutions before making new hires.
The proposed database would contain only instances where an investigation concluded and officially found research misconduct, not when someone has been accused of misconduct without any finding.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/04/in-nature-and-retraction-watch-mark-barnes-proposed-national-scientific-misconduct-database
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:
* * *
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
... Show Full Article
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 11 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release:
* * *
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.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.huschblackwell.com/inthenews/husch-blackwell-named-a-2026-super-listener-a-team-by-bti-for-business-development
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Distinguished 12-Lawyer Insurance Recovery Group Joins Barnes & Thornburg and Propels the Firm's Strategic Growth
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 11 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release:
* * *
Distinguished 12-Lawyer Insurance Recovery Group Joins Barnes & Thornburg and Propels the Firm's Strategic Growth
Addition of prominent insurance recovery group fuels expansion of the firm's national platform in New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, and Atlanta
*
NEW YORK and NEW JERSEY -- With the addition of a nationally recognized 12-lawyer insurance recovery group, Barnes & Thornburg -- a national law firm with more than 850 lawyers in 26 markets -- significantly expanded the suite
... Show Full Article
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 11 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release:
* * *
Distinguished 12-Lawyer Insurance Recovery Group Joins Barnes & Thornburg and Propels the Firm's Strategic Growth
Addition of prominent insurance recovery group fuels expansion of the firm's national platform in New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, and Atlanta
*
NEW YORK and NEW JERSEY -- With the addition of a nationally recognized 12-lawyer insurance recovery group, Barnes & Thornburg -- a national law firm with more than 850 lawyers in 26 markets -- significantly expanded the suiteof insurance litigation and risk management services that the firm's Insurance Recovery Group provides to its clients. The group builds on a solid foundation and tradition of the firm exclusively representing policyholders in coverage disputes and adds a strong East Coast presence to its existing Midwest and West Coast footprint.
"This sophisticated group joins us at a pivotal time as we execute on our vision to build on our national areas of strength and provide crucial, market-leading service to our clients," said Managing Partner Andrew J. Detherage. "This latest acquisition continues our strategic growth and success as a destination for high-level talent."
The insurance recovery team joins Barnes & Thornburg from Lowenstein Sandler and is led by partner Lynda Bennett, who will serve as co-chair of Barnes & Thornburg's Insurance Recovery Group. Partners Arthur Armstrong, Alexander Brown, Craig Dashiell, Rachel Hudgins, Eric Jesse, Jeremy King, and Heather Weaver round out the East Coast additions along with associates Alexander Corson, Madison Diaz, Michael Kleinman, and Madilynne Lee.
"I'm excited to join Barnes & Thornburg as co-chair of its Insurance Recovery Practice in the firm's New Jersey and New York offices. I'm especially proud that my team of 11 lawyers and two outstanding assistants have joined me in this next chapter," said Bennett. "Our team is now strategically based across our East Coast offices in New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, and Atlanta, with more growth ahead."
The group represents corporate policyholders in high-stakes insurance coverage litigation addressing leading edge coverage issues across a wide array of coverage lines. They help clients maximize their insurance assets and have secured billions in recoveries for D&O, RWI, Cyber, Product Liability, Environmental, Construction, Employment, Severe Bodily Injury and all other manner of liability claims. Likewise, Barnes & Thornburg is among a select few national law firms that exclusively represent policyholders and manage risk on behalf of clients.
"Our team is highly effective because we are a known quantity within the insurance industry and we understand how the market works. We have deep relationships with insurance brokers and are respected by our adversaries for being strategic and pragmatic," said Bennett. We are excited to join Barnes & Thornburg because the combination of our two insurance teams creates a coast-to-coast powerhouse of highly skilled coverage practitioners who will leverage the firm's national platform to serve our clients wherever they need us."
Bennett joins fellow co-chairs Lilit Asadourian and Kevin Dreher to guide this new team that now includes 50 insurance lawyers and places them across the country from Los Angeles to New York.
"This team's industry prowess is an incredible addition and asset for our clients. They are extremely knowledgeable about the global insurance industry and seasoned litigators when it comes to insurance coverage and bad faith matters," said Litigation Department Chair Randy Brown.
The addition of these 12 lawyers follows Barnes & Thornburg recently adding a 39-lawyer Public Finance and Infrastructure group to its Government Services and Finance practice and the associated opening of three new offices in Baltimore, Denver and Phoenix. With the addition of this insurance recovery team, Barnes & Thornburg has now welcomed 85 lawyers to the firm in 2026.
"We are excited for this powerhouse insurance recovery team to join our East Coast offices, particularly in New Jersey and Philadelphia where we have built a substantial presence since opening in 2022 and continue to scale our regional footprint," said Michael C. Zogby, managing partner of the firm's office in New Jersey. "Our new colleagues are not only renowned legal strategists but also proven leaders. Their deep roots in New Jersey and Philadelphia, combined with a prominent national profile, reinforces our commitment to excellence for our clients."
About the Partners
* Lynda Bennett (New Jersey/New York) aggressively litigates, negotiates, and resolves complicated disputes on behalf of corporate policyholders. A "Band-1" Chambers-ranked attorney, Lynda has more than 30 years of commercial litigation experience and has secured billions of dollars in insurance recoveries for her clients. Lynda was named one of New Jersey's Best 50 Women in Business. Beyond her practice, she is a trailblazer in professional development, having founded her previous firm's Women's Initiative Network (WIN) and served as Past President of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association.
* Arthur Armstrong (Philadelphia) focuses his practice exclusively on representing corporate policyholders in high-stakes insurance recovery matters. He represents privately held and publicly traded companies against primary and excess insurers to secure and maximize coverage under cyber, property, commercial general liability, directors and officers (D&O), errors and omissions (E&O), and other insurance policies. He has extensive experience counseling clients at all stages of an insurance claim life cycle.
* Alexander Brown (Philadelphia) represents corporate policyholders in high-stakes insurance litigation in both state and federal court and has successfully represented his clients in some of the largest insurance recovery efforts. Brown also represents clients in other commercial contexts, including commercial contract disputes, as well as disputes involving TV and film, music, publishing, and likeness rights.
* Craig Dashiell (New Jersey/New York) is a commercial litigator who focuses on resolving complex financial disputes between companies or between individuals over a wide range of matters, including breach of contract disputes and business divorce, as well as trusts and estates litigation with millions of dollars at stake. Dashiell also has extensive experience litigating insurance coverage disputes on behalf of corporate policyholders across a wide array of coverage lines.
* Rachel Hudgins (Atlanta) represents corporate policyholders in high-value insurance disputes and complex claims, litigating in state and federal courts across the country, including U.S. territories. She is known for balancing litigation strategy with pre-suit resolutions. Rachel is also an active thought leader, frequently presenting at industry conferences and authoring chapters and articles for business and insurance publications.
* Eric Jesse (New York/New Jersey) has advised corporate policyholders for over a decade on an array of insurance issues in mergers and acquisitions, claim disputes with insurers, and the placement and renewal of insurance programs. In particular, he has deep experience with several niche specialty policies, including representations and warranties (R&W) insurance, directors and officers (D&O) policies, and cyber insurance.
* Jeremy King (New York) has obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in recoveries for corporate clients in insurance coverage disputes and other civil litigation matters across the country. He regularly represents corporate policyholders seeking to maximize insurance coverage under commercial general liability, directors and officers, crime, property, cyber, and other types of commercial insurance policies.
* Heather Weaver (New Jersey/New York) is an accomplished litigator who delivers successful outcomes for corporate policyholders in high-stakes insurance coverage and complex commercial disputes across state and federal courts. Her practice spans a broad range of coverage lines, including commercial property, commercial general liability, professional liability, cyber, crime, and product liability, positioning her as a trusted advisor for navigating the most challenging and high-exposure claims.
* * *
About Barnes & Thornburg
Barnes & Thornburg operates 26 offices across the United States, enabling more than 850 lawyers to serve clients nationwide. As one of the 100 largest law firms in the country, we provide seamless coast-to-coast coverage for high-stakes litigation, complex transactions and innovative IP matters. Our national reach and knowledge of local markets help clients conduct business confidently wherever opportunities arise. Visit btlaw.com.
* * *
Related Professionals
Andrew J. Detherage
Firm Managing Partner
Indianapolis,
Los Angeles
P
317 231 7717
andy.detherage@btlaw.com
* * *
Lynda A. Bennett
Insurance Recovery Group Co-Chair
Morristown,
New York
P
973 775 6109
lbennett@btlaw.com
* * *
Lilit Asadourian
Insurance Recovery and Counseling Co-Chair
Los Angeles
P
310 284 3786
lasadourian@btlaw.com
* * *
Kevin B. Dreher
Insurance Recovery and Counseling Co-Chair
Chicago,
Grand Rapids,
Ann Arbor
P
312 214 8308
Kevin.Dreher@btlaw.com
* * *
D. Randall Brown
Litigation Department Chair, Fort Wayne Managing Partner
Fort Wayne
P
260 425 4674
randy.brown@btlaw.com
* * *
Michael C. Zogby
Morristown Managing Partner, Trial and Global Disputes Co-Chair
Morristown,
Philadelphia,
New York
P
973 775 6110
Michael.Zogby@btlaw.com
* * *
Arthur R. Armstrong
Partner
Philadelphia
P
445 201 8906
arthur.armstrong@btlaw.com
* * *
Alexander S. Brown
Partner
Philadelphia,
Morristown
P
445 201 8893
alexander.brown@btlaw.com
* * *
Craig Dashiell
Partner
Morristown,
New York
P
973 775 6131
cdashiell@btlaw.com
* * *
Rachel Hudgins
Partner
Atlanta
P
404 264 4076
rhudgins@btlaw.com
* * *
Eric Jesse
Partner
Morristown,
New York
P
973 775 6119
eric.jesse@btlaw.com
* * *
Jeremy M. King
Partner
New York
P
646 746 2017
jmking@btlaw.com
* * *
Heather Weaver
Partner
Morristown,
New York
P
973 775 6129
hweaver@btlaw.com
* * *
Alexander B. Corson
Senior Associate
Morristown
P
973 775 6134
alexander.corson@btlaw.com
* * *
Madison Diaz
Associate
Morristown
P
973 775 6135
madison.diaz@btlaw.com
* * *
Madilynne R. Lee
Associate
Philadelphia
P
484 364 9730
mrlee@btlaw.com
* * *
Michael Kleinman
Associate Pending Bar Admission
New York
P
646 746 2040
MKleinman@btlaw.com
* * *
Original text here: https://btlaw.com/en/insights/news/2026/distinguished-12-lawyer-insurance-recovery-group-joins-barnes-thornburg-and-propels-strategic-growth
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Crowell & Moring Recognized in 19th Edition of the GAR 100 for International Arbitration Excellence
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news:
* * *
Crowell & Moring Recognized in 19th Edition of the GAR 100 for International Arbitration Excellence
Crowell & Moring's International Dispute Resolution Group has again earned a spot in the 19th edition of Global Arbitration Review's GAR 100, a guide to the top 100 law firms with international arbitration capabilities. GAR is one of the leading journals of public and private arbitration.
The publication highlighted the group's growing global reach and deep bench, with the international arbitration team spanning
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news:
* * *
Crowell & Moring Recognized in 19th Edition of the GAR 100 for International Arbitration Excellence
Crowell & Moring's International Dispute Resolution Group has again earned a spot in the 19th edition of Global Arbitration Review's GAR 100, a guide to the top 100 law firms with international arbitration capabilities. GAR is one of the leading journals of public and private arbitration.
The publication highlighted the group's growing global reach and deep bench, with the international arbitration team spanningWashington, New York, London, Brussels, and Doha. Notable leadership transitions included Meagan Bachman's appointment as head of the disputes group. The group comprises lawyers from across industries and geographic regions, representing clients in disputes arising under international and bilateral trade agreements and treaties, with experience spanning every major arbitral institution.
GAR's selection of Crowell highlighted feedback that the firm "consistently delivers exceptional results" and is "second to none" in disputes expertise in major infrastructure projects. Clients continue to speak highly of Crowell's international disputes team, describing the team as, "very easy to deal with, very client oriented and very competent," and many highlighted partner Ian Laird and counsel Ashley Riveira, calling them "very hard working." Another client praised the firm's "mastery of international arbitration rules and procedures" and the "tremendous written and oral advocacy" of Laird and New York partner Randa Adra.
While some firms focus solely on international arbitration, Crowell takes a more comprehensive view of international disputes, delivering end-to-end advice on the full range of business and governmental disputes worldwide, including: global international commercial and investment arbitrations; international litigation; pre-dispute counseling on investment decisions, dispute resolution clauses, and geopolitical approaches to resolving disputes; and litigation to challenge or enforce arbitral awards.
The annual survey ranks the world's leading large and small arbitration practices and assesses firms' reputation, amount of work undertaken, and experience through researchers' audits. To read the firm's GAR 100 profile, click here (https://globalarbitrationreview.com/survey/gar-100/2026/organization-profile/crowell-moring#notice).
* * *
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.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.crowell.com/en/insights/firm-news/crowell-and-moring-recognized-in-19th-edition-of-the-gar-100-for-international-arbitration-excellence
[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:
* * *
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
... Show Full Article
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 11 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release:
* * *
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.
* * *
Original text here: https://btlaw.com/en/insights/news/2026/carolyn-hunt-named-to-the-hollywood-reporters-power-lawyers-list-2026
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
