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Saul Ewing Accelerates California Growth With Addition of Veteran Real Estate Partners Charlotte Pashley and John Visconsi in Los Angeles
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Saul Ewing Accelerates California Growth with Addition of Veteran Real Estate Partners Charlotte Pashley and John Visconsi in Los Angeles
Los Angeles - Saul Ewing LLP has expanded its Los Angeles office with the hiring of Partners Charlotte Pashley and John Visconsi, who together bring nearly 50 years of experience advising clients on commercial real estate transactions across the country. They have joined the firm's Real Estate Services Group.
"We are delighted to welcome Charlotte and John
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Saul Ewing Accelerates California Growth with Addition of Veteran Real Estate Partners Charlotte Pashley and John Visconsi in Los Angeles
Los Angeles - Saul Ewing LLP has expanded its Los Angeles office with the hiring of Partners Charlotte Pashley and John Visconsi, who together bring nearly 50 years of experience advising clients on commercial real estate transactions across the country. They have joined the firm's Real Estate Services Group.
"We are delighted to welcome Charlotte and Johnto the firm," said Saul Ewing Managing Partner Jason M. St. John. "Their arrival reflects the continued momentum we're building in California. Since entering the market in 2023, we've been growing with purpose - expanding our presence in Los Angeles and Orange County, attracting exceptional talent, and strengthening the practices that matter most to clients in the region. Charlotte and John bring sophisticated, high impact real estate practices that deepen our already strong real estate bench in California and complement the nationally recognized real estate work we deliver to clients across the country. Their decision to join Saul Ewing is another powerful signal that our West Coast expansion is accelerating - and that California has become a true engine of opportunity for the firm and our clients."
Ms. Pashley and Mr. Visconsi both handle a wide range of commercial real estate matters involving millions of square feet of space, including leasing and acquisitions and dispositions of office, retail, industrial and specialized facilities such as locations for call centers and worldwide banks. They focus on structuring, negotiating and documenting these transactions, aligning them with clients' broader business objectives and risk profiles. They also advise on easements, title and survey matters, and a broad array of real estate agreements.
A sampling of Ms. Pashley's experience includes representing a global financial institution in connection with its extensive portfolio of financial centers, advice centers, office, and ATM locations. She also serves as outside real estate counsel and represents commercial clients in real estate-related disputes. Ms. Pashley's insight into market dynamics and deal execution is also shaped by her experience as a licensed California real estate broker.
Mr. Visconsi has represented corporate tenants, national retailers and Fortune 500 companies in significant leasing and transactional matters, including portfolio-wide retail and entertainment properties, corporate headquarters, call centers and large-scale industrial projects such as a 22-acre industrial park in Southern California and distribution centers of 500,000 square feet or more. He also has extensive experience negotiating leases, licenses and easements for telecommunications and related infrastructure, including data centers and network switching facilities throughout the western United States.
"Charlotte and John bring impressive, complementary strengths that make an already strong real estate team in Los Angeles and Orange County even stronger," said Steven Ziven, Managing Partner of Saul Ewing's California offices. "Their track record guiding major corporate, financial and retail clients through complex real estate transactions and related disputes deepens our bench and enhances the sophisticated, business oriented counsel we deliver to clients across the California market."
Ms. Pashley has a J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, and a B.S. from University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. Mr. Visconsi has J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law, an M.B.A. from Purdue University Daniels School of Business, and a B.B.A. from San Jose State University.
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About Saul Ewing
Saul Ewing is a full-service, national law firm with more than 450 attorneys and a team of top-notch business professionals, all working together to deliver practical, proactive advice and excellent client service. Our diversity of thought, focus on innovation, cross-serving practices, and culture of coaching create a collegial and supportive environment that inspires us to deliver inspired solutions. This is The Saul Approach.
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Original text here: https://www.saul.com/insights/press-release/saul-ewing-accelerates-california-growth-addition-veteran-real-estate
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Morgan Lewis Lawyers Named as 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Lewis Lawyers Named as 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars
NEW YORK: BTI Consulting Group has recognized five Morgan Lewis lawyers on its 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars list, which honors client service leaders identified by corporate counsel across the United States. The annual list highlights 300 US lawyers who stand out for exceptional legal acumen, sophisticated problem-solving, and client service.
The following lawyers were recognized:
Michael Abernathy,
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Lewis Lawyers Named as 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars
NEW YORK: BTI Consulting Group has recognized five Morgan Lewis lawyers on its 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars list, which honors client service leaders identified by corporate counsel across the United States. The annual list highlights 300 US lawyers who stand out for exceptional legal acumen, sophisticated problem-solving, and client service.
The following lawyers were recognized:
Michael Abernathy,Partner, Intellectual Property (Chicago)
Natalie Bennett, Partner, Intellectual Property (Washington, DC)
Nick Bolter, Partner, Intellectual Property (London)
Jack Dodds, Partner, Litigation (Philadelphia)
Daniel Savrin, Partner, Antitrust and Competition (Boston)
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Original text here: https://www.morganlewis.com/news/2026/08/morgan-lewis-lawyers-named-as-2026-bti-client-service-all-stars
In Global Relay Intelligence & Practice, Katie Daniels Discussed Prediction Markets Compliance Risks
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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In Global Relay Intelligence & Practice, Katie Daniels Discussed Prediction Markets Compliance Risks
In a Global Relay Intelligence & Practice article, Katie Daniels, director of ethics, compliance and insights at R&G Insights Lab, discussed how prediction markets are creating new compliance challenges around the protection of confidential information.
Katie emphasized that while prediction markets offer a novel way for employees to monetize non-public knowledge, organizations should focus on the
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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In Global Relay Intelligence & Practice, Katie Daniels Discussed Prediction Markets Compliance Risks
In a Global Relay Intelligence & Practice article, Katie Daniels, director of ethics, compliance and insights at R&G Insights Lab, discussed how prediction markets are creating new compliance challenges around the protection of confidential information.
Katie emphasized that while prediction markets offer a novel way for employees to monetize non-public knowledge, organizations should focus on theinformation itself rather than the activity.
"It's a new problem with an old issue, which is misuse of information" she said, noting employees have no right to use the information.
Katie recommends that companies address the risk through existing conflicts policies and plain-language guidance.
She also cautioned against relying solely on blanket bans: "I've never been a fan of explicit bans. I think it just moves the activity elsewhere." Instead, Katie advised compliance teams to keep policies explicit, train employees regularly, and equip managers to coach staff on confidentiality expectations.
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/08/in-global-relay-intelligence-practice-katie-daniels-discussed-prediction-markets-compliance-risks
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Haynes Boone Listed Among Texas' Leading M&A and Capital Markets Firms in Texas Lawbook First-Half Rankings
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Haynes Boone Listed Among Texas' Leading M&A and Capital Markets Firms in Texas Lawbook First-Half Rankings
The Texas Lawbook ranked Haynes Boone among the leading law firms in Texas for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and capital markets transactions in its 2026 1H Corporate Deal Tracker, which analyzes transactional activity involving Texas lawyers and law firms. The rankings highlight the firm's continued strength advising clients on sophisticated corporate transactions across
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DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Haynes Boone Listed Among Texas' Leading M&A and Capital Markets Firms in Texas Lawbook First-Half Rankings
The Texas Lawbook ranked Haynes Boone among the leading law firms in Texas for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and capital markets transactions in its 2026 1H Corporate Deal Tracker, which analyzes transactional activity involving Texas lawyers and law firms. The rankings highlight the firm's continued strength advising clients on sophisticated corporate transactions acrossTexas.
Haynes Boone ranked No. 3 in Texas-led M&A deal count, advising on 46 transactions totaling $8.5 billion in value during the first half of 2026. The firm also ranked No. 4 in Texas-related M&A deal count, advising on 58 transactions totaling more than $10.1 billion in transaction value.
In addition, four Haynes Boone M&A partners ranked among Texas' leading dealmakers on The Texas Lawbook's lawyer leaderboards for both Texas-led and Texas-related transactions: Simin Sun, Larry Shosid, Zach Burnett and Brent Beckert. Sun advised on 10 Texas-led transactions during the first half of the year, while Shosid and Burnett each advised on seven deals and Beckert advised on five.
Haynes Boone also earned recognition in the publication's capital markets rankings, earning top-10 status in both Texas-led and Texas-related deal counts. During the first half of 2026, the firm advised on more than 10 transactions totaling over $3.7 billion.
"These rankings reflect practical deal-completing work by our M&A team, as well as the trust our clients place in us to handle their most important transactions," said Tom Harris, chair of Haynes Boone's M&A Practice Group. "We are pleased to be recognized among Texas' leading transactional firms and grateful for the opportunity to help clients achieve their strategic business objectives."
"Texas remains one of the country's most active and important capital markets centers," said Matt Fry, co-chair of the firm's Capital Markets Practice Group. "We are honored to be recognized among the leading firms in the state and proud of the results our team achieved for clients during the first half of 2026."
Notable M&A representations by Haynes Boone during the first half of 2026 included:
* RRC Companies strategic investment from New Mountain Capital
* ASP Isotopes private placement and reverse merger transaction to list Noble Africa on Nasdaq
* Valesco Industries majority investment in NEC Inc.
* Uranium Royalty transformational platform combination
* Oramed Pharmaceuticals in connection with Lifeward's acquisition of Oratech
* Knightscope acquisition to expanded integrated autonomous security platform
* UTXO Management acquisition of bitcoin platform by Nakamoto Inc.
Notable capital markets representations by Haynes Boone during the first half of 2026 included:
* Suncrete Nasdaq initial public listing, upsized PIPE financing and closing of business combination
* Liberty Energy $525 million convertible senior notes offering
* Liberty Energy $770 million convertible senior notes offering
* Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. Nasdaq listing
Haynes Boone's M&A Practice Group has extensive experience handling middle-market transactions, having advised on more than 500 deals over the past five years with an aggregate value exceeding $50 billion.
The firm's Capital Markets Practice Group advises on high-value public offerings, including IPOs, PIPEs, reverse mergers and dual listings. Clients rely on the firm's cross-border experience and integrated counsel across major U.S., U.K. and global exchanges for securities transactions, compliance and REIT structuring.
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Original text here: https://www.haynesboone.com/news/press-releases/haynes-boone-among-texas-leading-ma-capital-markets-firms-in-texas-lawbook-1h-rankings
H&R REIT to Be Acquired in $6.7B Transaction
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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H&R REIT to be Acquired in $6.7B Transaction
Fried Frank is advising J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as exclusive financial advisor to GO Residential Real Estate Investment Trust (GO REIT) in connection with H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (H&R) arrangement agreement with GO REIT and an entity acting on behalf of a consortium of co-purchasers (Purchaser), pursuant to which GO REIT and the Purchaser have agreed to acquire all of the assets of H&R by way of a court-approved plan
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NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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H&R REIT to be Acquired in $6.7B Transaction
Fried Frank is advising J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as exclusive financial advisor to GO Residential Real Estate Investment Trust (GO REIT) in connection with H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (H&R) arrangement agreement with GO REIT and an entity acting on behalf of a consortium of co-purchasers (Purchaser), pursuant to which GO REIT and the Purchaser have agreed to acquire all of the assets of H&R by way of a court-approved planof arrangement under the Business Corporations Act in a cash and unit transaction valued at approximately $6.7 billion, including the assumption of certain debt.
As part of the Transaction, GO REIT will acquire H&R's 23 Lantower residential properties across three Sunbelt states, together with H&R's 50% interest in the Jackson Park luxury high-rise apartment complex in New York, the Gotham Centre Class A office building in New York, a 50% interest in the River Landing mixed use asset in Miami and Lantower's head office building in Dallas, in consideration for GO REIT units, the assumption of H&R's Series S and Series T unsecured debentures and associated property-level debt.
For more information, read H&R's press release (https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/h-amp-r-reit-to-be-acquired-in-6-7-billion-transaction-898751585.html).
This transaction is a continuation of Fried Frank's work advising top investment firms as financial advisors on high-value deals, which includes the firm previously advising J.P. Morgan Securities as financial advisor to Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc. on its $2.1 billion agreement to be acquired by entities affiliated with Makarora Management LP, along with Ares Alternative Credit funds.
Partners Philip Richter and Roy Tannenbaum are leading the Fried Frank team, which includes associate Jenny Li.
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This communication is for general information only. It is not intended, nor should it be relied upon, as legal advice. In some jurisdictions, this may be considered attorney advertising. Please refer to the firm's data policy page for further information.
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Original text here: https://www.friedfrank.com/news-and-insights/h-r-reit-to-be-acquired-in-6-7b-transaction-13119
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Greenberg Traurig Named to Dallas Business Journal's 2026 'Best Places to Work in North Texas'
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Named to Dallas Business Journal's 2026 'Best Places to Work in North Texas'
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DALLAS - Aug. 12, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Dallas office has been named one of the Dallas Business Journal's 2026 Best Places to Work in North Texas for the eighth time. The annual recognition honors organizations that excel in fostering positive workplace environments through strong leadership, communication, employee engagement, and team culture.
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MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Named to Dallas Business Journal's 2026 'Best Places to Work in North Texas'
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DALLAS - Aug. 12, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Dallas office has been named one of the Dallas Business Journal's 2026 Best Places to Work in North Texas for the eighth time. The annual recognition honors organizations that excel in fostering positive workplace environments through strong leadership, communication, employee engagement, and team culture.
"Weare honored to be recognized by the Dallas Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in North Texas," Greenberg Traurig Dallas Managing Shareholder Joseph F. Coniglio said. "Receiving this recognition for the eighth time reflects the strong foundation that has been built over many years by the exceptional people who make our office such a rewarding place to work. Their commitment to collaboration, excellence, and supporting one another continues to shape a culture where professionals can thrive while delivering outstanding service to our clients."
Now in its 24th year, the Best Places to Work program recognizes organizations that have distinguished themselves through strong workplace cultures and employee satisfaction. Survey results identify companies that demonstrate excellence in employee engagement and development across a variety of industries.
The final rankings of the 2026 Best Places to Work honorees will be announced Oct. 8 at an awards event in downtown Dallas.
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Original text here: https://www.gtlaw.com/en/news/2026/08/press-releases/greenberg-traurig-named-to-dallas-business-journals-2026-best-places-to-work-in-north-texas
Bilott Presenting on Growing Impact of PFAS at ICV and Hoosier Stewards Event
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Bilott Presenting on Growing Impact of PFAS at ICV and Hoosier Stewards Event
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Taft's Rob Bilott will be presenting, "How to Poison a Planet - The Story of 'Forever Chemicals'," on Sept. 1 at an event sponsored by the Indiana Conservation Voters & Hoosier Stewards in Indianapolis. The evening includes a screening of How to Poison a Planet, followed by a panel discussion of experts on what PFAS are, how they affect our communities, and how we can reduce their impact. Learn more here.
Dubbed
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Bilott Presenting on Growing Impact of PFAS at ICV and Hoosier Stewards Event
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Taft's Rob Bilott will be presenting, "How to Poison a Planet - The Story of 'Forever Chemicals'," on Sept. 1 at an event sponsored by the Indiana Conservation Voters & Hoosier Stewards in Indianapolis. The evening includes a screening of How to Poison a Planet, followed by a panel discussion of experts on what PFAS are, how they affect our communities, and how we can reduce their impact. Learn more here.
Dubbedby The New York Times Magazine as "The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst Nightmare" in an article published on Jan. 6, 2016, Bilott has represented a diverse array of clients, nationwide, who have been harmed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "Forever Chemicals." His work is the subject of the feature film, "Dark Waters," and the documentaries "The Devil We Know," "Burned- Protecting the Protectors," and "Revealed: How to Poison A Planet," and is detailed in his book, "Exposure: Poisoned Water, Corporate Greed, and One Lawyer's Twenty-year Battle Against DuPont." Bilott is a member of Taft's Environmental, Litigation, and Product Liability and Personal Injury practices and is a board member of Less Cancer, and the New College Foundation.
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