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Seventy-Five Holland & Knight Florida Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers
MIAMI, Florida, June 27 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Seventy-Five Holland & Knight Florida Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers has named 38 attorneys in Holland & Knight's Florida offices "Super Lawyers" and 37 "Rising Stars" for 2026. Additionally, several of the firm's attorneys were ranked among the "Top 100," "Top 50," "Top 10" and "Top 5."
Published annually by Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers is a rating service that annually identifies outstanding lawyers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., from more than 70 practice areas
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MIAMI, Florida, June 27 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Seventy-Five Holland & Knight Florida Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers has named 38 attorneys in Holland & Knight's Florida offices "Super Lawyers" and 37 "Rising Stars" for 2026. Additionally, several of the firm's attorneys were ranked among the "Top 100," "Top 50," "Top 10" and "Top 5."
Published annually by Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers is a rating service that annually identifies outstanding lawyers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., from more than 70 practice areaswho have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.
The "Top 100," "Top 50" and "Top 10" lists are comprised of attorneys who received the highest points during Florida Super Lawyers' nomination, research and blue-ribbon review process.
The following lawyers were named in their respective practice areas this year:
Fort Lauderdale
Super Lawyers
Brian H. Koch (Business Litigation)
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Rising Stars
Julie Blackmore (Mergers & Acquisitions)
Suzanne Busser (Business Litigation)
Alexander Dudley (Business Litigation)
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Jacksonville
Super Lawyers
Jason E. Havens (Nonprofit Organizations)
Kelly L. Hellmuth (Nonprofit Organizations)
Frank Morreale (Business Litigation)
Laura B. Renstrom (Civil Litigation: Defense)
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Rising Stars
Matt Borello (Civil Litigation: Defense)
Michael Decembrino (Business Litigation)
Lindsey Grubbs (Real Estate)
T.J. McElhinney (Business Litigation)
Emily McWey (Business Litigation)
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Miami
Super Lawyers
Christopher N. Bellows (Appellate)
Christopher N. Boyett (Estate Planning & Probate)
Brian A. Briz (Business Litigation)
Kelly-Ann G. Cartwright (Employment & Labor)
Jose A. Casal (Business Litigation)
Maria T. Currier (Health Care)
Jesus E. Cuza (Business Litigation)
Adolfo E. Jimenez (International)
Tiffani G. Lee (Business Litigation)
Kevin E. Packman (Tax)
Cristina Papanikos (Estate & Trust Litigation)
Scott D. Ponce (Class Action & Mass Torts)
Miriam Soler Ramos (State, Local & Municipal)
Lee P. Teichner (Products Liability)
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Rising Stars
Sydney Alexander (General Litigation)
Shawn Amuial (Real Estate)
Alejandro J. Arias (Land Use/Zoning)
Annelise Del Rivero (Business Litigation)
Johnny P. ElHachem (Gaming)
Evan Friedland (Mergers & Acquisitions)
Luis Garcia (Consumer Law)
Amanda Naldjieff (Land Use/Zoning)
Eli Rodrigues (Tax)
Alessandria San Roman (Land Use/Zoning)
Albert Sueiras (Business Litigation)
Benjamin J. Tyler (Business Litigation)
Brandon White (Consumer Law)
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Orlando
Super Lawyers
Glenn A. Adams (Tax)
David E. Cannella (Business Litigation)
Suzanne E. Gilbert (Business Litigation) */Orlando Top 50/*
Judith M. Mercier (Business Litigation)
Ben W. Subin (Construction Litigation) */Orlando Top 50/*
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Rising Stars
Kyla O'Brien Baker (Real Estate)
Garrison Cohen (Business Litigation)
Jordan J. Horowitz (Real Estate)
Daniel J. Kavanaugh (Civil Litigation: Defense)
Kristin Royal (Business Litigation)
Tom Stephenson (Health Care)
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Tallahassee
Super Lawyers
Kevin Cox (Business Litigation)
Shannon B. Hartsfield (Health Care)
Lawrence E. Sellers, Jr. (Environmental)
Karen D. Walker (Government Contracts)
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Tampa
Super Lawyers
Jason H. Baruch (Business Litigation) */Top 100/* */Tampa Top 50/*
Stacy D. Blank (Appellate)
Noel R. Boeke (Bankruptcy: Business)
Brandon Faulkner (Business Litigation)
Shane A. Hart (Estate Planning & Probate)
Bradford D. Kimbro (Alternative Dispute Resolution) */Top 100/* */Tampa Top 50/*
Dominic Kouffman (Business Litigation)
Paul A. McDermott (Business Litigation)
Joseph A. Varner III (Business Litigation) */Top 10/* */Top 5 Business Litigation/* */Tampa Top 50/*
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Rising Stars
Joseph Altieri (Mergers & Acquisitions)
Jarod A. Brazel (Estate & Trust Litigation)
Anne Kelley Colbert (Business Litigation)
Patrick J. Duffey (Estate Planning & Probate)
Brian S. Goldenberg (Business Litigation)
Katharine Griffiths (Closely Held Business)
Jessica Kramer (Civil Litigation: Defense)
Paul Punzone (Business Litigation)
Kendall Wilson (Mergers & Acquisitions)
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West Palm Beach
Super Lawyers
William N. Shepherd (Criminal Defense: White Collar)
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Rising Stars
Henry A. Moreno (Alternative Dispute Resolution)
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Original text here: https://www.hklaw.com/en/news/pressreleases/2026/06/seventy-five-holland-knight-fl-attorneys-recognized-by-super-lawyers
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Ogilvy Brings Home Network of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity
NEW YORK, June 27 -- Ogilvy, an advertising, marketing and public relations agency, issued the following news:
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Ogilvy Brings Home Network of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity
CANNES, FRANCE - On the final day of the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Ogilvy won top honors as Network of the Year, claiming the prestigious title for the third time in five years. This achievement captures Ogilvy's creative power and influence on a global scale, and celebrates the incredible impact the network drives for client brands and businesses
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NEW YORK, June 27 -- Ogilvy, an advertising, marketing and public relations agency, issued the following news:
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Ogilvy Brings Home Network of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity
CANNES, FRANCE - On the final day of the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Ogilvy won top honors as Network of the Year, claiming the prestigious title for the third time in five years. This achievement captures Ogilvy's creative power and influence on a global scale, and celebrates the incredible impact the network drives for client brands and businessesaround the world. For the entire festival, 36 offices contributed to a total of 81 Lions, including 3 Grand Prix, 13 Gold, 22 Silver and 43 Bronze as well as 137 shortlists, across such categories as Creative Data, Social & Creator, Direct, Entertainment, Digital, and Health & Wellness.
Laurent Ezekiel, Ogilvy Group's Global Chief Executive Officer, said: "In my first year as Global CEO of The Ogilvy Group, I have seen the unmatched creative power and impact we bring our clients across our global network and I could not be more proud of being named Cannes Network of the Year. This honor recognizes our creativity in all forms and crafts --from creative storytelling and advertising to social content, influence, PR, innovation and activations -- and celebrates the integrated teams across our network who continue to push boundaries and bold ideas for our clients. It's a great privilege to share this moment amongst our clients, teams and partners and to continue setting the creative standard for our industry."
Liz Taylor, Ogilvy's Global Chief Creative Officer, said: "We come to Cannes with one goal in mind: to proudly take the stage each night with our clients and celebrate the power of creativity in every corner of the world. To affirm their belief in ideas to solve any problem, overcome any challenge, and drive the impact they aspire to create. I am incredibly proud of Ogilvy's performance this week, but more than anything, I'm proud of how we continue to show up for and with the biggest and boldest brands. To shape culture, inspire communities, reimagine entire categories, and to chart the future that we're all, always, stepping into."
Ogilvy's Network of the Year win was led by three Grand Prix awards.
"Uva Uva Bombon" for Uva App by de la Cruz Ogilvy won the Grand Prix in Direct. The campaign turned the most-watched Super Bowl Halftime Show performance ever into immediate consumer action. Once Bad Bunny sang the lyric "Uva Uva Bombon" during the show's opening number "Titi Me Pregunto", delivery platform UVA instantly triggered a real-time activation, unlocking a curated selection of in-app products that were on sale for $1 until inventory ran out.
DAVID New York's "Copycats Welcome" for Clash Royale took home the Grand Prix in Entertainment - Gaming for inviting players of copycat games to convert their progress in those games into rewards in the real Clash Royale. The campaign targeted players in online communities with a film calling out the copycats, directing them to a site where they could upload their progress and currency from those games and turn it into Clash Royale currency.
The Ogilvy network's third Grand Prix was earned by Circus Grey for their BCP Bank campaign, "SOS POS", which won for Creative Data. With "SOS POS," BCP Bank turned terminals in small businesses all across the country into places where customers could block their bank accounts instantly with no calls or apps in the event that their phone was stolen and they had no way to quickly alert the bank.
Also during Friday's awards show, DAVID New York was named Agency of the Year - Entertainment. Earlier in the week, Ogilvy earned three Regional Network of the Year honors, earning the designation in Asia, Latin America, and North America.
A selection of Ogilvy's Cannes Lion-winning work can be found at Ogilvy.com.
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About Ogilvy
Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy more than 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity--innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across more than 120 offices spanning 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
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Chris Celletti is the Global Editor for Ogilvy and is based in New York.
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Original text here: https://www.ogilvy.com/ideas/ogilvy-brings-home-network-year-2026-cannes-lions-international-festival-creativity
[Category: BizAdvertising]
Morgan Lewis Advises NuCube Energy Inc. on De-SPAC Transaction
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Lewis Advises NuCube Energy, Inc. on de-SPAC Transaction
NEW YORK: Morgan Lewis advised nuclear technology company NuCube Energy, Inc. on the signing of a business combination agreement with Launch Two Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
The transaction values NuCube at a pre-money equity value of approximately $500 million. It also implies a pro forma enterprise value of the new public company of approximately $579 million and
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Lewis Advises NuCube Energy, Inc. on de-SPAC Transaction
NEW YORK: Morgan Lewis advised nuclear technology company NuCube Energy, Inc. on the signing of a business combination agreement with Launch Two Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
The transaction values NuCube at a pre-money equity value of approximately $500 million. It also implies a pro forma enterprise value of the new public company of approximately $579 million anda pro forma equity value of approximately $683 million (in each case, assuming 78% redemptions and including $75 million of anticipated proceeds from a PIPE the parties are seeking).The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
NuCube is an advanced-nuclear technology company developing factory-built, solid-state microreactors that deliver firm, carbon-free power and high-temperature process heat on-site.
Through its NuSun(TM) platform and integrated develop-build-operate model, NuCube aims to provide reliable, scalable clean energy for remote microgrids, industrial heat applications, and data centers.
Partners Todd Hentges, Rahul Patel, Tara McElhiney, Alex Polonsky, Patrick Rehfield, Harry Robins, Richard Zarin, Alexios Hadji, Michael Blanchard, and Ulises Pin are advising NuCube with associates Charles Condro, Zina Barghash, Ali Good, Lixin Ayrik, Patricia Menges, and Megan Elizabeth Kilduff.
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About Us
Morgan Lewis is recognized for exceptional client service, legal innovation, and commitment to its communities. Our global depth reaches across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East with the collaboration of more than 2,200 lawyers and specialists who provide elite legal services across industry sectors for multinational corporations to startups around the world. For more information about us, please visit www.morganlewis.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and WeChat.
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URL: NuCube Energy Inc.
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Original text here: https://www.morganlewis.com/news/2026/06/morgan-lewis-advises-nucube-energy
Littler Issues Commentary: DOE-DOJ Interagency Agreement - Meaningful Shift in Civil Rights Enforcement for Educational Institutions
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 27 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 26, 2026, by associate Alexis Phipps Boyd and counsel Zahra Jivani Fenelon:
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The New DOE-DOJ Interagency Agreement: A Meaningful Shift in Civil Rights Enforcement for Educational Institutions
At a Glance
* New DOE-DOJ agreement marks a structural shift in how federal civil rights enforcement in education may be carried out.
* The substantive law remains the same, but the investigative process may now involve earlier DOJ participation, more formal investigative methods, and a more coordinated
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 27 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 26, 2026, by associate Alexis Phipps Boyd and counsel Zahra Jivani Fenelon:
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The New DOE-DOJ Interagency Agreement: A Meaningful Shift in Civil Rights Enforcement for Educational Institutions
At a Glance
* New DOE-DOJ agreement marks a structural shift in how federal civil rights enforcement in education may be carried out.
* The substantive law remains the same, but the investigative process may now involve earlier DOJ participation, more formal investigative methods, and a more coordinatedenforcement model.
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On June 16, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) announced a new interagency agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that changes how federal civil rights complaints and compliance reviews of educational institutions may be evaluated, investigated, and resolved. Although the agreement does not change the substantive laws governing federally funded institutions, it does signal an important shift in how enforcement may unfold in practice.
Historically, DOE's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) was generally viewed as the primary administrative body handling civil rights enforcement in education, often through a compliance-focused process centered on technical assistance, mediation, and voluntary resolution through consent agreements. Under the new partnership agreement, DOE retains leadership and management of its offices, but DOJ's Civil Rights Division will now be used to evaluate, investigate, and resolve civil rights complaints that had previously been handled solely by DOE's OCR. In practical terms, that means the day-to-day handling of complaints under federal civil rights laws such as Title IX and Title VI may now involve DOJ's investigative infrastructure and procedures.
That shift matters because DOJ brings a different institutional focus. As a litigation agency, DOJ uses investigative protocols such as formal data requests and witness interviews designed to build a comprehensive factual record, while OCR has traditionally been associated with administrative document gathering and collaborative policy correction. Further, DOJ has its own priorities, such as recent investigations into antisemitism and issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and admissions, which will likely emerge in its enforcement of civil rights at federally-funded educational institutions. The agreement therefore suggests a more formal and potentially more rigorous enforcement environment, even though the underlying civil rights laws remain unchanged.
A More Integrated Enforcement Model
The stated goal of the partnership is to reduce bureaucratic redundancies and improve the efficiency of federal oversight. But for regulated institutions, the operational shift to DOJ may be significant. Resolution may continue to occur through voluntary means, yet with DOJ involved in the evaluation and resolution process, institutions may face a more rigorous approach to how complaints are developed and closed.
At the same time, DOE will continue to provide policy guidance and technical assistance, while DOJ's role is directed toward strengthening the investigative and enforcement elements of the process. That combination may create a more integrated federal response in which administrative oversight and enforcement strategy are more closely aligned.
Further, this partnership will likely reflect the Trump administration's de-prioritization on enforcing civil rights laws, at least to the extent they include disparate-impact liability. On April 23, 2025, Trump issued an executive order instructing that federal agencies cease using the disparate impact theory of liability under federal civil rights laws and directed the attorney general to initiate appropriate action to repeal or amend the implementing regulations for Title VI. More recently, on June 9, 2026, DOJ issued an opinion to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) finding that the Commission's guidelines on disparate impact liability under Title VII are unconstitutional. Considering DOJ's directive and opinion regarding civil rights enforcement, educational institutions should expect to see DOJ's position on the disparate impact theory of liability extend into the educational realm.
Implications for Educational Institutions
For K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and school districts, the message is not that compliance expectations have changed, but that institutions should be prepared for a different style of federal engagement. OCR complaints should be approached with the understanding that investigations may involve more robust factual development and a more formal legal process than in the past.
That makes internal preparedness especially important. Institutions should treat this development as a prompt to refine compliance systems and ensure that internal processes are effectively "audit-ready" at all times. Clear documentation, consistent policy application, and prompt internal escalation will be increasingly important to ensure that institutions can respond to complaints efficiently and credibly.
Practical Steps to Take Now
First, institutions should strengthen internal documentation practices. Internal investigation files--whether related to student complaints, disability issues, employee concerns, or Title IX matters--should be comprehensive, objective, and clearly organized. Strong records that clearly memorialize why actions were taken remain one of the best tools for responding to lengthy or invasive investigations.
Second, institutions should audit policy alignment. Key policies on discrimination, DEI, student privacy, and accommodations should be reviewed regularly against current federal guidance and internal practice. Policies that are clearly articulated and consistently applied are less likely to create compliance gaps or draw avoidable scrutiny.
Third, institutions should refine reporting and escalation protocols. If a complaint arises, legal counsel should be engaged early so that the institution is prepared to respond to investigative inquiries in a professional, coordinated, and efficient way, regardless of which agency is taking the lead operationally.
Fourth, institutions should maintain open and professional communication during any inquiry. Even with DOJ playing a larger operational role, DOE continues to retain leadership over OCR, and the stated goal remains the resolution of issues through productive dialogue where possible. A responsive and professional posture remains important.
Bottom Line
The DOE-DOJ interagency agreement marks a structural shift in how federal civil rights enforcement in education may be carried out. The substantive law remains the same, but the investigative process may now involve earlier DOJ participation, more formal investigative methods, and a more coordinated enforcement model. For institutions, the practical response is straightforward: strengthen internal procedures, keep documentation in order, and approach compliance with a higher level of readiness and discipline.
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Authors
Alexis Phipps Boyd
Associate
Houston
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Zahra Jivani Fenelon
Of Counsel
Houston
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/new-doe-doj-interagency-agreement-meaningful-shift-civil-rights-enforcement
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Lawdragon Names 14 Jackson Walker Partners Among Leading Energy Lawyers of 2026
AUSTIN, Texas, June 27 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Lawdragon Names 14 Jackson Walker Partners Among Leading Energy Lawyers of 2026
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of the following 14 partners to Lawdragon's fifth annual guide to the nation's leading energy lawyers:
* Amy Baird - Energy Litigation
* Jennifer Bencken - Energy & Natural Resources
* Linda Donohoe - Energy Project Development
* Leonard Dougal - Environmental Law, esp. Water
* Joe Flack - Energy Finance
* Meghan Griffiths - Energy & Electricity
* Peter Hosey - Energy,
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 27 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Lawdragon Names 14 Jackson Walker Partners Among Leading Energy Lawyers of 2026
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of the following 14 partners to Lawdragon's fifth annual guide to the nation's leading energy lawyers:
* Amy Baird - Energy Litigation
* Jennifer Bencken - Energy & Natural Resources
* Linda Donohoe - Energy Project Development
* Leonard Dougal - Environmental Law, esp. Water
* Joe Flack - Energy Finance
* Meghan Griffiths - Energy & Electricity
* Peter Hosey - Energy,Environment & Natural Resources
* Richard Howell- Energy Litigation
* Jesse S. Lotay - Energy & Natural Resources
* Danny Nappier - Energy & Natural Resources Litigation
* Mike Nasi - Environment & Energy
* Mike Pearson - Energy Law
* Kirk Rasmussen - Energy & Natural Resources
* Jordan Smith - Energy Finance
Launched in 2005, Lawdragon is a legal media company that features news, editorial features, and a variety of guides to the nation's top legal professionals who lead in a particular practice area or industry and who have handled significant matters within the past year. Selection to this list of the top energy attorneys in the U.S. is limited to those who have been in practice for at least 10 years and is based on the publication's individual research, submissions from firms and companies, and vetting with experienced lawyers in their respective areas.
To see the full list, visit Lawdragon's announcement "The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Energy Lawyers." (https://www.lawdragon.com/guides/2026-06-26-the-2026-lawdragon-500-global-leaders-in-energy)
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About Our Energy Practice
Jackson Walker has been the counsel of choice on complex matters involving the energy and natural resources industry for over a century. Our Energy attorneys have the skills and experience to provide high levels of service to our energy clients in a broad range of diverse specialties, including acquisitions and dispositions, administrative and regulatory, commodities and derivatives, electricity, finance, intellectual property, litigation, tax, workouts and reorganizations, and many other practice areas. We have represented clients before the United States Supreme Court and other federal and state courts, the EPA, TCEQ, the Texas Railroad Commission, and the Texas Legislature, among others. To explore our related experience, visit the Energy practice page.
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Original text here: https://www.jw.com/news/lawdragon-500-energy-2026/
[Category: BiLaw/Legal]
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Supreme Court Backs Trump Administration's Termination of TPS Protections for Haiti and Syria - What Employers Should Know and Do Now
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 27 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 26, 2026:
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Supreme Court Backs Trump Administration's Termination of TPS Protections for Haiti and Syria: What Employers Should Know and Do Now
The Supreme Court just upheld the Trump administration's terminations of temporary protected status (TPS) for both Haiti and Syria, and the ruling will significantly impact employers with TPS-authorized employees. The Court's 6-3 decision on June 25 will also have broad implications for TPS for other countries, as it gives the executive branch broad discretion
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ATLANTA, Georgia, June 27 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 26, 2026:
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Supreme Court Backs Trump Administration's Termination of TPS Protections for Haiti and Syria: What Employers Should Know and Do Now
The Supreme Court just upheld the Trump administration's terminations of temporary protected status (TPS) for both Haiti and Syria, and the ruling will significantly impact employers with TPS-authorized employees. The Court's 6-3 decision on June 25 will also have broad implications for TPS for other countries, as it gives the executive branch broad discretionin determining whether to end or extend such legal protections while significantly restricting courts' power to intervene. This Insight will explain what this ruling means for employers and offer practical steps you should take now.
Quick Background
TPS is a legal protection for immigrants from countries experiencing unsafe conditions, such as ongoing conflict or natural disasters. This program allows eligible individuals to live and work legally in the United States, offering temporary relief from potential deportation.
Haiti and Syria each received TPS designations in 2010 and 2012, respectively. Last year, the Department of Homeland Security announced that TPS for both countries would terminate effective November 21, 2025 (Syria) and effective February 3, 2026 (Haiti). (Prior to this, the Trump administration had tried, but failed, to end TPS for Haiti even sooner.)
However, nationals from each country challenged the terminations in two separate lawsuits filed in federal district courts, and, before the designations expired, district courts issued orders temporarily blocking the terminations while the lawsuits played out. The appeals court in each case denied the government's request to effectively undo the lower courts' orders while the litigation was pending.
All of this led to extensions of TPS designation for both Haiti and Syria through July 1, 2026 - and the government bringing the cases to the Supreme Court.
SCOTUS Sides With Trump Administration, Reverses Orders Postponing TPS Terminations
The Supreme Court issued a decision on June 25 in Mullin v. Doe, ruling 6-3 in favor of the Trump administration by reversing the district courts' orders to postpone the TPS terminations for Haiti and Syria pending resolution of each respective case. In an opinion written by Justice Alito, the Court held that:
* SCOTUS was barred from reviewing the respondents' claims under the Administrative Procedure Act, interpreting the TPS statute broadly to conclude that its "judicial-review bar applies to all non-constitutional claims" - whether substantive or procedural;
* the equal protection claims asserted in the suit brought by five Haitian nationals - which alleged that that the termination of Haiti's TPS designation was unconstitutional because it was motivated by race - were unlikely to succeed; and
* the district courts therefore erred in temporarily blocking the TPS terminations for Haiti and Syria from taking effect while the lawsuits played out.
The dissent, written by Justice Kagan and joined by Justices Sotomayor and Jackson, acknowledged that while the TPS program does not promise "never-ending humanitarian protection," the law does prevent it from ending "as it likely did here without the required consultations about country conditions and, as to Haiti, with impermissible race-based considerations tainting the decision."
The Supreme Court's decision reverses the lower courts' orders that postponed the TPS terminations for Haiti and Syria. However, since DHS separately announced extensions of TPS for these countries through July 1, 2026, following the lower courts' orders, it is likely that the work authorizations for TPS holders from Haiti and Syria will terminate on July 1, 2026 - if not sooner.
What This Means for Employers
TPS allows nationals of designated countries to lawfully remain in the United States and receive Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), which qualify as List A documents for Form I-9 purposes. Once TPS is formally terminated, EADs issued under TPS become invalid, and continued employment without new work authorization may lead to legal exposure for employers.
If you employ Haitian or Syrian TPS employees, you must act quickly to understand how the Mullin decision impacts your workforce and take action as needed. As mentioned above, it's likely that TPS for Haiti and Syria will terminate on July 1. The time to act is now. Continuing to employ an individual after their work authorization has expired violates federal law. Employers may face:
* Civil penalties for knowingly continuing to employ unauthorized workers
* I-9 audit failures for improper reverification
* Loss of federal contracts in severe cases
* Even good-faith mistakes can expose an employer to liability.
In addition, employers should start planning now for DHS to terminate TPS designations for other countries. Today's decision gives the agency broad authority to do so and bars judicial review of all non-constitutional claims related to such determinations. According to the dissent in Mullin: "After today, a Secretary can announce to the world that she didn't consult with anyone - more, that she didn't evaluate country conditions at all - before making, extending, or terminating a TPS designation. And the courts will be powerless to intervene." In the majority opinion, the Court acknowledged these concerns but concluded that "if a Secretary engaged in the sort of conduct that respondents imagine, Congress would have ample means to stop that abuse, including, for example, through the annual appropriations process."
What Employers Should Do Now
* Identify Haitian and Syrian TPS Employees: Review your I-9 records to identify employees who presented Haitian or Syrian TPS-based EADs (Category A12 or C19).
* Communicate Thoughtfully: Let affected employees know about potential impacts and encourage them to seek legal advice to explore potential options if they cannot produce alternate acceptable documents to reverify their Form I-9s.
* Plan for Reverification: The Form I-9 must be reverified with valid, current documentation. Avoid requesting specific documents.
* Stay Informed: Monitor USCIS's TPS Haiti and Syria pages and I-9 Central for updates.
Conclusion
We will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as warranted, so make sure you are subscribed to Fisher Phillips' Insight System to get the most up-to-date information directly to your inbox. If you have questions, contact your Fisher Phillips attorney, the authors of this Insight, or any attorney in our Immigration Practice Group.
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Original text here: https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/insights/insights/supreme-court-backs-trump-administrations-termination-of-tps-protections-for-haiti-and-syria
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Dinsmore & Shohl: Bloomberg Talks With Dan Zinsmasters About Utah AI Programs
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 27 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Bloomberg Talks with Dan Zinsmasters About Utah AI Programs
Dinsmore Healthcare Partner Dan Zinsmaster shares his thoughts with Bloomberg Law on Utah's pilot programs that will utilize artificial intelligence to expedite prescription refills.
In January, Utah announced it would partner with AI "doctor" startup Doctronic to automate prescription refills with physician oversight for nearly 200 drugs.
The programs are being administered by the state Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy and
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CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 27 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Bloomberg Talks with Dan Zinsmasters About Utah AI Programs
Dinsmore Healthcare Partner Dan Zinsmaster shares his thoughts with Bloomberg Law on Utah's pilot programs that will utilize artificial intelligence to expedite prescription refills.
In January, Utah announced it would partner with AI "doctor" startup Doctronic to automate prescription refills with physician oversight for nearly 200 drugs.
The programs are being administered by the state Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy andhave added fuel to the debate about AI regulation.
Zinsmaster, who advises healthcare clients on compliance matters, highlighted the potential risks that could come from these types of programs without proper oversight.
Read the article here (https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/utahs-ai-doctor-prescription-pilot-spurs-oversight-concerns).
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Original text here: https://www.dinsmore.com/quotes-mentions/bloomberg-talks-with-dan-zinsmasters-about-utah-ai-programs/
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
