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Morrison Foerster Opens Seattle Office, Welcomes 15 Litigation Partners, and Establishes Market-Leading Presence in the Pacific Northwest
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Morrison and Foerster, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morrison Foerster Opens Seattle Office, Welcomes 15 Litigation Partners, and Establishes Market-Leading Presence in the Pacific Northwest
Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce that it has opened an office in Seattle, a significant expansion that establishes a presence in one of the nation's most important innovation markets. The firm will welcome 15 partners, most resident in our Seattle office. The Seattle group will provide immediate depth and scale across the firm's
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NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Morrison and Foerster, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morrison Foerster Opens Seattle Office, Welcomes 15 Litigation Partners, and Establishes Market-Leading Presence in the Pacific Northwest
Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce that it has opened an office in Seattle, a significant expansion that establishes a presence in one of the nation's most important innovation markets. The firm will welcome 15 partners, most resident in our Seattle office. The Seattle group will provide immediate depth and scale across the firm'strial, complex litigation, product liability, and regulatory practices, and its technology and AI industry groups. The office is the firm's 19th globally.
"Seattle represents a critical market for technology and regulated industries, areas that are well aligned with our core capabilities and areas of strategic growth," said Eric McCrath, Chair of Morrison Foerster. "Given our deep tech roots, Seattle has been an important market for the firm for years, and the timing was right for us to get boots on the ground in one of the most active tech hubs in the world. To anchor the office, we are thrilled to welcome an exceptional group of litigation partners, including Brendan Murphy and David Perez. This group brings strong local and national connections and established client relationships, with synergies across our global platform, and reinforces MoFo's position as a worldwide technology and innovation market leader."
A seasoned team of trial lawyers joins Murphy and Perez, including Zachary Davison, Mallory Gitt, Ray Hartman (based in San Diego), Laura Hill, Megan Houlihan, Michelle Maley, Matthew Mertens,/* Gregory Miller, Jacob Speckhard (based in San Diego), and Eric Weiss.
A cornerstone of the Seattle office will be its market-leading litigation practitioners, whose experience spans product liability and mass tort capabilities, nationwide consumer class actions, cross-border disputes, constitutional issues, business torts, real estate litigation, and other high-stakes disputes. The team represents many of the leading companies in the Pacific Northwest, especially in technology, manufacturing, retail, real estate, and life sciences.
"This move creates a unique opportunity to build a truly integrated trial and litigation platform in the Pacific Northwest," said Perez. "Morrison Foerster's collaborative culture and global reach give us the ability to handle the most complex disputes our clients face anywhere in the country or the world, while expanding our presence in a market that sits at the center of technology, commerce, and innovation."
"A number of the most consequential product liability and consumer litigation issues facing technology companies today are being shaped in this region," said Murphy. "Morrison Foerster offers the scale, integration, and strategic focus that allow us to deliver exceptional results for clients while expanding the reach and impact of our practice."
"With the opening of the Seattle office, Morrison Foerster continues its disciplined approach to growth--investing in key markets, adding high-caliber talent, and strengthening its ability to serve clients wherever innovation and business intersect," said Michael Glaser,/** West Coast Head of the firm's Emerging Companies + Venture Capital practice and Managing Partner of the Seattle office. "MoFo is a storied tech firm with deep ties to the Bay Area, so it was a natural step for us to move into the Pacific Northwest and establish ourselves in Seattle, a city that is synonymous for technology and future-focused businesses."
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*/ Mertens is not yet admitted in Washington.
**/ Glaser is not admitted in Washington; admission by motion pending.
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Original text here: https://www.mofo.com/resources/news/260205-mofo-opens-seattle-office
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McGuireWoods Launches in Seattle With Elite Litigation Team
RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods Launches in Seattle With Elite Litigation Team
Partners Advise Global Companies in Major Commercial and Product Liability Disputes
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McGuireWoods is expanding into the Pacific Northwest with the launch of a Seattle office led by a nationally recognized team of litigators and appellate advocates, including two former U.S. Supreme Court clerks. The group counsels global companies in bet-the-company commercial and product liability disputes throughout the United States and abroad.
The
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RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods Launches in Seattle With Elite Litigation Team
Partners Advise Global Companies in Major Commercial and Product Liability Disputes
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McGuireWoods is expanding into the Pacific Northwest with the launch of a Seattle office led by a nationally recognized team of litigators and appellate advocates, including two former U.S. Supreme Court clerks. The group counsels global companies in bet-the-company commercial and product liability disputes throughout the United States and abroad.
Thenine founding partners deepen McGuireWoods' considerable capabilities in class actions, multidistrict litigation, commercial and product liability litigation, antitrust litigation, and appellate matters. Their arrival enhances McGuireWoods' lengthy roster of first-chair trial attorneys, accomplished appellate practitioners and strategic advisers who represent clients in their most significant matters in courtrooms and tribunals around the world. All were formerly with Perkins Coie's Seattle office.
"The opening of our Seattle office and the addition of this outstanding team achieve forward-looking objectives for McGuireWoods," said Jonathan Harmon, the firm's chairman. "This expansion elevates our market position and strengthens our ability to serve longstanding clients anchored in the Pacific Northwest. These partners also enrich our capabilities in practices and industry sectors that are pillars of our strategic plan and solidify our stature as a destination firm for high-performing talent. We will build on this foundation with additional litigation and transactional practices to deliver the highest level of service to clients and demonstrate our commitment to the Seattle community."
Rike Connelly serves as managing partner of McGuireWoods' Seattle office and co-leader of the firm's Business Litigation Practice Group. She previously led the firmwide business litigation practice at Perkins Coie. Connelly manages large-scale commercial litigation, including antitrust and intellectual property disputes, with a focus on matters in Washington state and multidistrict litigation.
The litigation team also includes partners Eric Wolff, Mack Shultz, Todd Rosencrans, Christopher Ledford, Judge Abdul Kallon, Daniel Ridlon and Monique Wirrick, many of whom led key practices and industry teams at Perkins Coie.
* Wolff, who co-chaired the appellate practice, is a fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers and former chief litigation counsel at The Boeing Company. He served as lead appellate lawyer in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Montana and was a partner at Kirkland & Ellis in Washington, D.C. He clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.
* Shultz served as the firmwide chair of the product liability litigation group. He represents companies across industries, including aviation, consumer electronics, virtual reality and medical devices. He also advises on strategies for mitigating risk exposure, responding to accidents and participating in government investigations. He has a Chambers USA nationwide ranking for aviation litigation.
* Rosencrans, who served as the vice chair of the product liability litigation group, has nearly 30 years of experience in complex product liability and aviation product liability litigation, warranty and contractual risk-allocation consulting, and civil litigation. At McGuireWoods, he will co-lead the firm's Aerospace & Defense Industry Team.
* Ledford defends manufacturers in the aviation, industrial, and consumer products sectors in complex product liability litigation and leads the resolution of commercial disputes. He also provides strategic advice to manufacturers regarding responses to accidents and government investigations. At McGuireWoods, he will co-lead the Product Liability & Mass Tort Litigation Practice Group.
* Judge Kallon served on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama from 2010 to 2022 and co-chaired Perkins' trial practice group. He advises leading companies in the technology, communications, retail and consumer products sectors in commercial litigation, multidistrict litigation, and labor and employment matters. He will be a senior member of McGuireWoods' Trials team.
* Ridlon co-chaired the autonomous and uncrewed vehicle systems industry group. He focuses on product liability litigation and regulatory compliance, representing manufacturers in matters involving a range of products, from cell phones to commercial aircraft. He will spearhead McGuireWoods' new Autonomous Vehicles practice.
* Wirrick represents clients in cases involving aviation accidents, consumer products and toxic torts, drawing on her technical background as a former engineer for a large aircraft manufacturer.
McGuireWoods' Seattle team also includes partner Michael Scoville, who joined the firm in 2024. Scoville, a former federal prosecutor and law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, represents global companies in government investigations and litigation. He co-leads McGuireWoods' Aerospace & Defense Industry Team and has a Chambers USA nationwide ranking for aviation litigation.
"As a group, we are thrilled to launch McGuireWoods' newest office and build on this opportunity to deliver better solutions for clients. Our own litigation practices fit perfectly into McGuireWoods' strategic goals. This is a firm with outstanding lawyers and tremendous capability combined with a real commitment to culture and community. We look forward to being part of this culture of excellence and representing it in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest," Connelly said.
"These phenomenal lawyers have extensive experience representing leading companies in dynamic industries," said McGuireWoods Managing Partner J. Tracy Walker IV. "Their leadership, legal acumen and industry knowledge will provide enormous value to our clients as their businesses evolve. In addition, their stellar reputations and strong community ties form a steadfast cornerstone for what we will build in this vibrant region."
McGuireWoods' Seattle office is located in Safeco Plaza, 1001 Fourth Ave.
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Original text here: https://www.mcguirewoods.com/news/press-releases/2026/2/mcguirewoods-launches-in-seattle-with-elite-litigation-team/
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Littler Issues Commentary: Ohio's E-Verify Law for Nonresidential Construction Contractors Takes Effect Soon
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026, senior counsel Bruce Buchanan and senior counsel George Michael Thompson:
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Ohio's E-Verify Law for Nonresidential Construction Contractors Takes Effect Soon
Starting March 19, 2026, Ohio's E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act will require any "nonresidential" construction company contracting in the state of Ohio to use E-Verify, and impose penalties for violations.
The main provision of the Act requires any "nonresidential construction contractor, subcontractor, or labor broker to verify
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026, senior counsel Bruce Buchanan and senior counsel George Michael Thompson:
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Ohio's E-Verify Law for Nonresidential Construction Contractors Takes Effect Soon
Starting March 19, 2026, Ohio's E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act will require any "nonresidential" construction company contracting in the state of Ohio to use E-Verify, and impose penalties for violations.
The main provision of the Act requires any "nonresidential construction contractor, subcontractor, or labor broker to verifythe employment eligibility of each employee hired to perform work on a nonresidential construction project through the E-Verify program." A nonresidential construction project is defined as "the construction or renovation of any building, highway, bridge, utility, or related infrastructure." This includes installation work on an industrial building as it would likely be viewed as an "improvement" or "renovation" on a nonresidential project. It does not include industrialized units, manufactured homes, residential buildings, mobile homes, or buildings or structures that are incidental to the use of land on which the building or structure is located for agricultural purposes.
The statute seemingly applies to non-residential construction projects within the state of Ohio only. If an Ohio nonresidential construction contractor performs work outside the state, the statute should not apply.
The Ohio E-Verify law enforcement process starts with an investigation by the attorney general. The investigation can be initiated by formal complaint on a form prescribed by the attorney general. The attorney general must "investigate any violation alleged in the complaint form when the attorney general determines the complaint contains sufficient facts to reasonably conclude that the violation may have occurred." Additionally, the attorney general may investigate anonymous complaints to the extent they include sufficient facts to reasonably conclude a violation has occurred. If the attorney general determines that "reasonable evidence exists" that a violation occurred, the attorney general will issue a notice of violation. The company has 10 calendar days from receipt of the notice of violation to make a request to the attorney general for an adjudicatory hearing conducted by the director of commerce or their designee. Failure to make such requests within 10 calendar days results in a final, enforceable order.
A contractor's failure to create an E-Verify case or its continuing employment after the attorney general issues a notice to the contractor that it must "provide satisfactory proof" that the employee is "authorized to be employed" can result in a civil action brought by the attorney general. These penalties are between $250 and $25,000, and/or an order rendering the contractor, subcontractor, or labor broker ineligible "to bid for or participate in any future state contract for a period of up to two years."
If the nonresidential construction contractor has projects both inside Ohio and in a neighboring state, like Kentucky, the contractor is only required to enroll in E-Verify for all Ohio worksite locations since Kentucky does not have a mandatory E-Verify law. However, if a contractor has projects in both Ohio and Pennsylvania, the contractor may need to enroll in E-Verify for both states as Pennsylvania has a mandatory E-Verify law for "public work" construction projects.
Employers may utilize E-Verify for new hires only, unless they are a federal contractor with an applicable FAR E-Verify clause in the contract with the federal agency; in that case the contractor can opt to E-Verify all employees. However, this Ohio law appears to be in conflict with federal law. It states a nonresidential construction contractor, subcontractor, or labor broker is not required to comply with the E-Verify component of the statute if both of the following apply:
(1) The nonresidential construction contractor, subcontractor, or labor broker has previously verified an employee's employment eligibility using E-Verify; and (2) The employer is not required to verify or reverify the employee's eligibility to work under section 101(a)(1) of the federal "Immigration Reform and Control Act."
Here, the Ohio statute seems to instruct employers to run existing employees through E-Verify if they must be reverified, such as when an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) expires. Under federal E-Verify law, an employer may not run an employee through E-Verify after initially doing so, even when there must be a reverification of an EAD. Ohio nonresidential contractors should consult with their immigration counsel about how to approach this potential conflict.
In addition, Ohio law does not render contractors liable for the compliance of their subcontractors. However, contractors should collaborate with their subcontractors to ensure they are aware of the new requirement. Contractors may want to include language in any subcontractor agreements discussing the requirements to comply with the Ohio E-Verify law.
This Ohio E-Verify law is a growing trend in the Midwest industrial states, as Michigan recently enacted its own E-Verify law applying to those companies that contract with numerous Michigan departments and agencies. Previously, the state of Indiana passed a similar law, and Pennsylvania has an E-Verify law covering contractors and subcontractors performing "public works."
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Authors
Bruce Buchanan
Senior Counsel
Nashville
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George Michael Thompson
Special Counsel
Washington, D.C.
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/ohios-e-verify-law-nonresidential-construction-contractors-takes-effect-soon
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Korea Desk Launches at Squire Patton Boggs
TYSONS, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Korea Desk Launches at Squire Patton Boggs
Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs has launched a dedicated Korea Desk, further strengthening its ability to serve Korean clients on their international matters and multinational companies with interests in Korea.
Building on the SPB's long history of representing Korean clients and international clients in Korea-related matters, the Korea Desk provides a focused, coordinated platform connecting clients with the firm's international resources. The Korea Desk
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TYSONS, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Korea Desk Launches at Squire Patton Boggs
Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs has launched a dedicated Korea Desk, further strengthening its ability to serve Korean clients on their international matters and multinational companies with interests in Korea.
Building on the SPB's long history of representing Korean clients and international clients in Korea-related matters, the Korea Desk provides a focused, coordinated platform connecting clients with the firm's international resources. The Korea Deskbrings together lawyers across key practice areas and geographies to deliver seamless, cross-border support aligned with the needs of Korean businesses, investors, and institutions.
"Korea has become a global economic powerhouse," said Partner Sam Song, who serves as Head of the Korea Desk. "We have been supporting Korean clients for many years as they expand and operate overseas, and advising international companies as they do business in Korea's sophisticated market. Our Korea Desk formalizes that commitment, creating a clear, dedicated gateway for inbound and outbound Korea-related work. It also reflects and builds on our long-standing relationships with Korea's leading law firms, helping ensure meaningful collaboration and seamless coordination on cross-border matters when needed."
Global Managing Partner Michele Connell said, "Korea is central to cross-border activity and an increasingly important market for our clients. Our Korea Desk advances our broader strategy to grow our Asia platform by making it easier for clients to access the full breadth of our capabilities, across the region and in Korea in particular. I'm proud of the team behind this effort and the momentum we are building with the Korean legal market."
The Korea Desk supports clients on a wide range of matters, including cross-border transactions, international disputes, regulatory and compliance issues, project development, trade and investment, and government relations, drawing on the firm's deep experience across Asia, the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.
Learn more about Squire Patton Boggs' Korea Desk here (https://www.squirepattonboggs.com/locations/korea/).
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Original text here: https://www.squirepattonboggs.com/news/korea-desk-launches-at-squire-patton-boggs/
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Fisher Phillips Secures Complete Victory for Global Food Manufacturer in New Jersey Employment Discrimination Trial
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2026:
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Fisher Phillips Secures Complete Victory for Global Food Manufacturer in New Jersey Employment Discrimination Trial
Fisher Phillips announced today that it successfully secured a directed verdict on behalf of client Corbion (Caravan Ingredients Inc.) in a New Jersey employment discrimination trial. The court granted Defendants' motion for involuntary dismissal and dismissed all of Plaintiff's claims in their entirety with prejudice.
The case, filed in New Jersey Superior Court, involved
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ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2026:
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Fisher Phillips Secures Complete Victory for Global Food Manufacturer in New Jersey Employment Discrimination Trial
Fisher Phillips announced today that it successfully secured a directed verdict on behalf of client Corbion (Caravan Ingredients Inc.) in a New Jersey employment discrimination trial. The court granted Defendants' motion for involuntary dismissal and dismissed all of Plaintiff's claims in their entirety with prejudice.
The case, filed in New Jersey Superior Court, involvedallegations by a former warehouse employee who claimed he was terminated based on race discrimination and perceived disability discrimination under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and in retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim. The Plaintiff sought damages and other relief related to his December 2022 termination.
Throughout the trial, Fisher Phillips demonstrated that Corbion's termination decision was based solely on the employee's violation of the company's written safety policies governing Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) operations. The evidence showed the employee engaged in multiple safety infractions, each of which independently required termination under Corbion's disciplinary process designed to protect all warehouse employees.
At the close of Plaintiff's case-in-chief, the court granted Defendants' motion for involuntary dismissal under Rule 4:37-2(b), finding that the plaintiff presented no evidence supporting his discrimination and retaliation claims.
"This victory underscores the importance of maintaining clear, consistently enforced workplace safety policies," said Sarah Wieselthier, partner at Fisher Phillips. "The court recognized that Corbion acted appropriately in prioritizing the safety of all its employees."
The case was particularly significant for Corbion as it reinforced the company's ability to enforce legitimate safety standards without fear of unfounded discrimination claims. Workplace safety in warehouse and manufacturing operations involving heavy equipment is paramount, and this decision validates an employer's right to terminate employees who violate critical safety protocols.
"At Corbion, we are deeply committed to maintaining safe workplaces for all our employees and being a responsible member of the New Jersey business community," said Patrick Stahura, Corbion's Site Director for its Totowa operations. "We have zero tolerance for safety violations that put our team members at risk. This outcome affirms that New Jersey law supports employers' efforts to consistently apply their safety policies."
The Fisher Phillips trial team included New Jersey partner Sarah Wieselthier, and Boston partner Joseph P. Mendes, who collectively brought extensive experience in employment litigation and workplace safety matters. Eliza L. Lloyd assisted the team with trial preparation.
Fisher Phillips' Litigation practice spans the firm's footprint with a team of litigators based in offices across the U.S., Mexico, and Japan who assist clients with matters ranging from class and collective actions, to non-compete litigation, single-plaintiff discrimination or harassment cases. Because of the firm's global footprint along with its breadth and depth of experience, Fisher Phillips can represent employers in any federal or state court across the country, as well as before any administrative agency or commission where a claim has been brought. By serving as a true business partner to clients, the firm's Litigation practice provides creative, cost-effective, and innovative tactics to help corporate counsel with litigation.
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About Fisher Phillips (www.fisherphillips.com)
With over 800 attorneys across the United States, Mexico and Japan, and a vast network of attorneys in jurisdictions around the globe, Fisher Phillips advises and advocates for employers on an international scale. Through our technology-driven approach, we partner with companies to achieve their business objectives, anticipate potential disruption, and provide the legal guidance to navigate and resolve the workplace matters critical to their success.
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Original text here: https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/news-insights/fisher-phillips-secures-complete-victory-for-global-food-manufacturer-in-new-jersey-employment-discrimination-trial.html
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Bracewell's Charles Mills Contributes to the Newly Updated Derivatives Regulation, Second Edition
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 6 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Bracewell's Charles Mills Contributes to the Newly Updated Derivatives Regulation, Second Edition
WASHINGTON, DC - Charles R. Mills, a partner in Bracewell's Washington, DC office, is a co-author of Derivatives Regulation, Second Edition, the leading treatise on US derivatives law published by Wolters Kluwer.
Mills brings more than three decades of experience across derivatives, commodities and securities markets to this comprehensive update. Drawing on his extensive work before the Commodity Futures Trading
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HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 6 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Bracewell's Charles Mills Contributes to the Newly Updated Derivatives Regulation, Second Edition
WASHINGTON, DC - Charles R. Mills, a partner in Bracewell's Washington, DC office, is a co-author of Derivatives Regulation, Second Edition, the leading treatise on US derivatives law published by Wolters Kluwer.
Mills brings more than three decades of experience across derivatives, commodities and securities markets to this comprehensive update. Drawing on his extensive work before the Commodity Futures TradingCommission (CFTC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Department of Justice (DOJ) and federal courts, Mills provides invaluable insight into the regulatory framework governing today's derivatives landscape.
A former chair of the American Bar Association's Derivatives and Futures Law Committee and longtime contributor to the New York City Bar's Committee on Futures and Derivatives Regulation, Mills has played a central role in shaping legal thought and industry best practices. He has tried more than 60 cases and arbitrations to successful outcomes, served on the Futures Industry Association's Law and Compliance Division Executive Committee, and taught derivatives and securities law for 21 years as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law Center.
Derivatives Regulation, Second Edition offers a fully refreshed analysis of the Commodity Exchange Act, the structure and function of US derivatives markets and the far reaching regulatory reforms introduced under the Dodd-Frank Act. With expanded coverage, restructured chapters and contributions from leading practitioners and academics, this edition delivers the most authoritative and practical treatment of modern derivatives regulation.
Mills' deep understanding of trading markets, regulatory enforcement and compliance systems significantly enriches this new edition, making it an essential reference for attorneys, regulators, market participants and academic institutions.
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Original text here: https://www.bracewell.com/news-events/bracewells-charles-mills-contributes-to-the-newly-updated-derivatives-regulation-second-edition/
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Arnold & Porter Announces Election of 12 New Partners, 5 New Counsel, 1 New Managing Director
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Arnold & Porter Announces Election of 12 New Partners, 5 New Counsel, 1 New Managing Director
Arnold & Porter is pleased to announce the election of twelve new partners, five new counsel, and one new managing director.
Arnold & Porter Global Co-Chair Michael Daneker said, "We are proud to recognize this year's exceptional class of promotions, whose advancement reflects their dedication to excellence in legal practice, to our clients, and to the firm. The talent represented by these elevations demonstrates
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Arnold & Porter Announces Election of 12 New Partners, 5 New Counsel, 1 New Managing Director
Arnold & Porter is pleased to announce the election of twelve new partners, five new counsel, and one new managing director.
Arnold & Porter Global Co-Chair Michael Daneker said, "We are proud to recognize this year's exceptional class of promotions, whose advancement reflects their dedication to excellence in legal practice, to our clients, and to the firm. The talent represented by these elevations demonstratesnot only the firm's strengths, but our ongoing commitment to investing in and expanding client services across practices and industries."
Arnold & Porter Global Co-Chair Ellen Kaye Fleishhacker added, "Each of these lawyers has earned this accomplishment through their dedication, work ethic, and strong focus on client service. Together, this group reflects the depth of talent across our firm, and we are delighted to celebrate their achievements."
Partners
* Libby Amos-Stone is a member of the Life Sciences & Healthcare Regulatory practice, resident in the London office. She advises clients in the sector on a broad range of regulatory issues and represents them in regulatory and product liability litigation. She earned her Higher Rights of Audience from BPP University Law School, her Post-Graduate Diploma in European Union Law from King's College London, with distinction, her LL.B. from The College of Law, First Class Honours, and her B.Sc. from The University of Bristol, First Class Honours.
* Jon Boswell is a member of the Real Estate practice, resident in the Washington, D.C. office. He focuses on the representation of lenders and property owners, funds, investors, developers, operators, managers, nonprofit organizations, and energy companies in a wide range of commercial real estate transactions. He earned his J.D. from Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, cum laude, and received his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, cum laude.
* Adrienne Boyd is a member of the Product Liability Litigation practice, resident in the Denver office. She represents pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer products companies in mass tort and other complex litigation. She earned her J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, cum laude, and received her B.A. from Williams College, cum laude.
* Zeno Frediani is a member of the Antitrust/Competition practice, resident in the London office. He advises on UK and EU merger control, antitrust investigations and litigation, restrictive practices, and investment screening, with deep experience securing regulatory clearances and pragmatic solutions in complex transactional and cartel matters. He earned his Postgraduate Diploma in EU Competition Law from King's College London, his Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Aberdeen, and his LL.B. (Hons) from the University of Aberdeen.
* Corey W. Glass is a member of the Private Client Services practice group and the Tax practice, resident in the Washington, D.C. office. He advises high-net-worth individuals and their families, family offices, and closely held businesses on matters involving tax and estate planning, trust and estate administration, asset protection, and business succession planning, with a particular focus on tax-efficient multi-generational wealth transfer planning strategies. He earned his LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center, with distinction, his J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, and his B.S. from the University of Kansas.
* Katelyn Horne is a member of the International Arbitration practice, resident in the Washington, D.C. office. She advises sovereign States, State-owned entities, private companies, and prominent individuals in relation to international arbitration, public international law, and other disputes. She earned her J.D. from Columbia Law School, where she was a James Kent Scholar, and received her B.S.F.S. from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, magna cum laude.
* Wayne Janke is a member of the Life Sciences Transaction practice, resident in the Newark office. He advises pharmaceutical, biotech, digital health and other life sciences companies in M&A, licensing, and collaboration matters, including transactions involving AI-enabled technologies and platforms. He earned his J.D. from Rutgers University and received his B.A. from Rutgers College.
* Bobby McMillin is a member of the Legislative & Public Policy practice, resident in the Washington, D.C. office. He advises life sciences manufacturers, investors, and institutions of higher education on strategies to navigate and shape public policy developments - and respond to Congressional inquiries. He earned his J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law and received his B.A. from the University of Georgia, cum laude.
* Anthony Raglani is a member of the Financial Services practice, resident in the Washington, D.C. office. He represents bank and nonbank financial institutions on regulatory and transactional matters before federal and state banking agencies and financial regulators. He earned his J.D. from The George Washington University Law School and received his B.B.A. from The George Washington University.
* Daniel Raymond is a member of the Complex Litigation practice, resident in the Chicago office. He represents companies facing complex data, privacy and cybersecurity issues in litigation, regulatory and counseling matters. He earned his J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law, summa cum laude, Order of the Coif, where he was a Rickert Award Winner for Excellence in Academic Achievement, a Harno Scholar, and executive editor of the University of Illinois Law Review. He received his B.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, magna cum laude.
* Declan Tansey is a member of the Tax practice, resident in the New York office. He represents tax-exempt organizations and philanthropists in a broad range of transactional, regulatory, and operational matters. He earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and received his B.A. from the University of Virginia, with highest distinction.
* Nicholas Townsend is a member of the National Security and Government Contracts practice, resident in the Washington, D.C. office. He has extensive experience in export controls, trade sanctions, cybersecurity, privacy, and the aerospace industry. He earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School, with honors, and received his B.A. from the University of Michigan, with highest honors.
Counsel
* Eleri Abreo is a member of the Life Sciences & Healthcare Regulatory practice, resident in the London office. She is a regulatory lawyer and litigator, advising clients across a broad range of sectors, including medical devices and in vitro diagnostics, tissues & cells, and blood, pharmaceuticals, foods, and cosmetics. She completed her Legal Practice Course at Cardiff University, with distinction, and received her Bachelor of Laws from the University of Leeds.
* Tommy Huynh is a member of the Product Liability Litigation practice, resident in the San Francisco office. He focuses on representing pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer product companies in product liability and mass tort litigation. He earned his J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law, and received his B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, with Distinction in General Scholarship.
* John Muse-Fisher is a member of the Complex Litigation practice, resident in the San Francisco office. He also practices in International Arbitration. John represents lawyers and law firms in professional responsibility and legal malpractice matters, as well as corporations and sovereign States in international arbitrations and other matters. He earned his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, Order of the Coif, where he earned a certificate of specialization in international law and served as Senior Executive Editor of the California Law Review. He received his M.Sc. from the London School of Economics and Political Science, with distinction, and his B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley.
* Maya Paunrana is a member of the White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, resident in the London office. She acts on behalf of both corporates and individuals in relation to multi-jurisdictional investigations into bribery and corruption, fraud, and money laundering investigations, as well as prosecutions conducted by the SFO, HMRC, the FCA, and the CPS. She completed her Legal Practice Course at BPP University Law School and received her LL.B. from King's College London.
* Gus Weinkam is a member of the Tax practice, resident in the New York office. He advises clients on a broad range of tax matters, including tax issues relating to domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, corporate and partnership matters, real estate investments, investments by pension funds and sovereign wealth funds, and other transactional matters. He earned his LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law, his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, his Certificate in Business and Public Policy from The Wharton School, The University of Pennsylvania, and his B.A. from St. Mary's College of Maryland, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa.
Managing Director
* Brian Bombassaro is a member of the Legislative & Public Policy practice, resident in Washington, D.C. He advises on legal and policy aspects of international trade, investment, and finance. He earned his J.D. from Yale Law School, his M.P.P. from Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, and his B.S.B.A. and B.A. from the University of Florida.
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About Arnold & Porter
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