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Troutman Pepper Locke Clinches Two Deal of the Year Honors at Global M&A Network's Turnaround Atlas Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Clinches Two Deal of the Year Honors at Global M&A Network's Turnaround Atlas Awards
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NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke received two Deal of the Year Awards at the Global M&A Network 's Turnaround Atlas Awards in the special situation M&A and distressed investment categories.
These honors build on the firm's recognition for USA Distressed M&A Deal of the Year at Global M&A Network 's USA Middle Market Atlas Awards in December 2025, underscoring Troutman
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CHICAGO, Illinois, May 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Clinches Two Deal of the Year Honors at Global M&A Network's Turnaround Atlas Awards
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NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke received two Deal of the Year Awards at the Global M&A Network 's Turnaround Atlas Awards in the special situation M&A and distressed investment categories.
These honors build on the firm's recognition for USA Distressed M&A Deal of the Year at Global M&A Network 's USA Middle Market Atlas Awards in December 2025, underscoring TroutmanPepper Locke's commitment to strong client service and innovative solutions in complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters.
Special Situation M&A Deal of the Year
Troutman Pepper Locke was awarded Special Situation M&A Deal of the Year for advising the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia in its acquisition of the entire housing portfolio of Corvias Campus Living USG. The team that represented the Board of Regents was led by Gary Marsh, David Fournier, Brenna Sheffield, and Tori Remington.
Distressed Investment Deal of the Year
The firm also earned Distressed Investment Deal of the Year honors for its role advising American Tire Distributors in its Chapter 11 reorganization and sale of assets to a lender group. The Troutman Pepper Locke team that represented the American Tire Distributors was led by Chad Warpula, David Fournier, and Tori Remington.
Troutman Pepper Locke's Bankruptcy and Restructuring group provides clients with creative solutions that prioritize recovery or return on investment. Clients impacted by distressed situations rely on the team's know-how to enforce their rights and maximize value. The group's deep understanding of pre- and post-insolvency issues from every stakeholder's perspective enables them to help clients prevent and prepare for a financial crisis and, when needed, serve as trusted advisors to respond effectively to financial distress.
Troutman Pepper Locke
Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.
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Original text here: https://www.troutman.com/insights/troutman-pepper-locke-clinches-two-deal-of-the-year-honors-at-global-ma-networks-turnaround-atlas-awards/
Paul Hastings Secures Dismissal on Behalf of Panoptic Fund Administration
LOS ANGELES, California, May 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Paul Hastings Secures Dismissal on Behalf of Panoptic Fund Administration
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Paul Hastings LLP secured a victory for Panoptic Fund Administration Inc., a premier fund administration firm, in Los Angeles Superior Court, when the Honorable Susan Bryant-Deason sustained Panoptic's demurrer without leave to amend in Hoversten v. Panoptic Fund Administration, Inc., et al.
The complaint alleged that Panoptic misled the plaintiff and breached fiduciary duty by preventing him from
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LOS ANGELES, California, May 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Paul Hastings Secures Dismissal on Behalf of Panoptic Fund Administration
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Paul Hastings LLP secured a victory for Panoptic Fund Administration Inc., a premier fund administration firm, in Los Angeles Superior Court, when the Honorable Susan Bryant-Deason sustained Panoptic's demurrer without leave to amend in Hoversten v. Panoptic Fund Administration, Inc., et al.
The complaint alleged that Panoptic misled the plaintiff and breached fiduciary duty by preventing him fromwithdrawing an investment from a fund to which Panoptic provided services.
The court sustained the demurrer to the complaint on statute of limitations grounds without leave to amend, finding that the complaint suggested that the plaintiff was aware of the purported fraud long before he filed suit and had not adequately pleaded facts to support application of the delayed discovery rule.
The team was led by partner Scott Carlton and included partner Art Zwickel, of counsel Brian Kaewert and associate Matt Twargoski.
About Paul Hastings
With widely recognized elite teams across 17 core practices, Paul Hastings is a premier law firm with a culture of excellence focused on providing intellectual capital and superior execution globally to the world's leading investment banks, asset managers and corporations.
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Original text here: https://www.paulhastings.com/news/paul-hastings-secures-dismissal-on-behalf-of-panoptic-fund-administration
Lawdragon Distinguishes 12 Hausfeld Partners as Leading 'Global Litigators' for 2026
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Hausfeld, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Lawdragon distinguishes 12 Hausfeld Partners as leading 'Global Litigators' for 2026
For the fifth consecutive year, Hausfeld lawyers have been recognized in Lawdragon's 500 Leading Global Litigators guide, with twelve lawyers across the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States named in the 2026 edition.
This prestigious recognition highlights leading practitioners in international arbitration and complex-cross border disputes recognising lawyers who navigate "diverse jurisdictions and legal frameworks
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WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Hausfeld, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Lawdragon distinguishes 12 Hausfeld Partners as leading 'Global Litigators' for 2026
For the fifth consecutive year, Hausfeld lawyers have been recognized in Lawdragon's 500 Leading Global Litigators guide, with twelve lawyers across the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States named in the 2026 edition.
This prestigious recognition highlights leading practitioners in international arbitration and complex-cross border disputes recognising lawyers who navigate "diverse jurisdictions and legal frameworksfor matters concerning sovereigns, construction, energy and more."
Hausfeld lawyers' inclusion in the list reflects their skills and leadership in resolving disputes on a global scale, as well as dedication to the legal profession's role in supporting justice in all its forms.
This group of honourees was selected for the fifth edition of Global Litigators through a rigorous process that included nominations, expert vetting, peer reviews and journalistic investigation.
They are:
United States - Washington, DC
* Reena A. Gambhir - International Litigation & Arbitration, esp. Human Rights
* Michael D. Hausfeld - Global Litigation
* Amanda Lee-Dasgupta - International Litigation, esp. Human Rights
* Richard S. Lewis - International Litigation, esp. Environmental, Human Rights
* Brian A. Ratner - International Litigation & Arbitration, esp. Antitrust
United Kingdom - London
* Ned Beale - International Arbitration & Litigation
* Nicola Boyle - International Litigation & Disputes
* Scott Campbell - International Litigation, esp. Competition
* Anthony Maton - Global Disputes & Litigation
* Lucy Pert - Cross-Border Disputes, esp. Financial
The Netherlands - Amsterdam
* Rogier Meijer - Cross-Border Disputes, esp. Financial
Sweden - Stockholm
* Andrew Bullion - International Litigation, esp. Competition
To view the full list (https://www.lawdragon.com/guides/2026-05-22-the-2026-lawdragon-500-leading-global-litigators).
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Original text here: https://www.hausfeld.com/en-us/news/lawdragon-distinguishes-12-hausfeld-partners-as-leading-global-litigators-for-2026
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How Companies and Banks Should Approach the Evolving U.S. Sanctions on Cuba
NEW YORK, May 27 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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How Companies and Banks Should Approach the Evolving U.S. Sanctions on Cuba
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* Executive Order 14404 transforms the 1960s-era Cuba embargo into a modern comprehensive sanctions program akin to Iran.
* The order exposes non-U.S. individuals, companies and banks to being sanctioned for their dealings with Cuba.
* Non-U.S. banks and companies should conduct targeted economic sector and GAESA-related due diligence reviews and have candid discussions with relevant partners and counterparties.
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Jeremy
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NEW YORK, May 27 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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How Companies and Banks Should Approach the Evolving U.S. Sanctions on Cuba
Highlights
* Executive Order 14404 transforms the 1960s-era Cuba embargo into a modern comprehensive sanctions program akin to Iran.
* The order exposes non-U.S. individuals, companies and banks to being sanctioned for their dealings with Cuba.
* Non-U.S. banks and companies should conduct targeted economic sector and GAESA-related due diligence reviews and have candid discussions with relevant partners and counterparties.
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JeremyPaner authored an article for Law360 on how companies and banks operating in or trading with Cuba should approach the most fundamental change ever to the U.S. embargo.
On May 1, President Donald Trump issued an executive order authorizing OFAC and the State Department to impose sanctions against non-U.S. individuals, companies, and banks for their dealings with Cuba.
"In sum, the executive order shifts the focus to foreign companies whose Cuban dealings have no connections to the United States and are entirely lawful under the laws of their home jurisdictions," Paner wrote.
While OFAC has modified certain aspects of the Cuban embargo over the years, according to Paner this is the most significant development to the Cold War-era embargo.
"Financial institutions and companies that have carefully segregated their Cuba operations from the United States to mitigate their sanctions risk exposure are no longer protected by those ring-fence protocols," he wrote.
In the article, Paner explained how the order transforms the Cuban embargo into a comprehensive sanctions program akin to Iran, including by authorizing true "secondary sanctions" as OFAC uses that term.
"OFAC may impose blocking or less-than-blocking sanctions on any non-U.S. financial institution determined to have conducted or facilitated any 'significant transaction or transactions' for any person blocked under the new authority," Paner wrote.
Paner also discussed how the executive order represents the beginning of a "maximum pressure" campaign by the Trump administration against Cuba to increase the island's economic isolation.
"OFAC will likely consistently focus on the banking sector to accomplish that goal," he wrote. "The non-U.S. financial institutions that continue unauthorized or non-exempt banking activities face the highest risk exposure."
Lastly, Paner broke down how companies and banks can effectively mitigate their risk exposure, including through comprehensive due diligence reviews.
"Banks should not delay their Cuba reviews or potential outreach to OFAC. Notably, the existing designation criteria does not require OFAC to demonstrate that banks "knowingly" provided services," Paner wrote. "It is also worth considering that as a matter of law, OFAC is not required to provide pre-notification of any designation."
Read the article (https://www.hugheshubbard.com/media/qsbhucze/paner_law360-cuba-sanctions-shift-puts-foreign-cos-in-ofacs-crosshairs.pdf).
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Original text here: https://www.hugheshubbard.com/news-insights/insights/how-companies-and-banks-should-approach-the-evolving-us-sanctions-on-cuba
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Gabe Rosenberg discusses pre-IPO betting on prediction markets with The Information
NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Gabe Rosenberg discusses pre-IPO betting on prediction markets with The Information
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Davis Polk partner Gabe Rosenberg was quoted in The Information discussing prediction market regulation amid the increasing popularity of users betting on company valuations and IPO timelines.
The article highlighted that, as prediction market contracts get closer to stock-like bets, the higher the change the SEC will want to regulate them.
"Event contracts offered in the U.S. that directly
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NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Gabe Rosenberg discusses pre-IPO betting on prediction markets with The Information
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Davis Polk partner Gabe Rosenberg was quoted in The Information discussing prediction market regulation amid the increasing popularity of users betting on company valuations and IPO timelines.
The article highlighted that, as prediction market contracts get closer to stock-like bets, the higher the change the SEC will want to regulate them.
"Event contracts offered in the U.S. that directlyreference securities and related information would trigger the SEC's jurisdiction and can only be offered to retail investors on national securities exchanges such as the NYSE," Gabe explained.
The article also noted that there is a more of a gray area around bets tied to events that could affect a company's financial performance. If these contracts start to look too much like stock wagers, they could fall under the SEC's authority, which could pose a challenge for prediction markets currently operating under the CFTC.
Gabe said, "A lot depends on where that line is." He added that the CFTC and the SEC will need to come to an agreement on what types of contracts fall under which regulator and provide specific guidance to prediction markets.
" Pre-IPO Betting Boom Hits Prediction Markets," The Information (May 27, 2026) (subscription required)
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Original text here: https://www.davispolk.com/news/gabe-rosenberg-discusses-pre-ipo-betting-prediction-markets-information
Europe's dealmakers warn of EU merger policy confusion
NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Europe's dealmakers warn of EU merger policy confusion
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Brussels-based White & Case partner Assimakis Komninos was quoted in a Financial Times article about the European Commission's reforms of EU competition policy. The reforms put greater emphasis on the benefits of corporate scale and urge competition officials to give greater weight to "innovation, investment and resilience of the internal market" when assessing mergers. However, there has been little consistency in how EU
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NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Europe's dealmakers warn of EU merger policy confusion
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Brussels-based White & Case partner Assimakis Komninos was quoted in a Financial Times article about the European Commission's reforms of EU competition policy. The reforms put greater emphasis on the benefits of corporate scale and urge competition officials to give greater weight to "innovation, investment and resilience of the internal market" when assessing mergers. However, there has been little consistency in how EUpolicymakers have described the implications of the reforms.
"We have seen a bad cop -good cop approach in how the guidelines are presented between [European Commission president Ursula] von der Leyen and [competition chief Teresa] RiberaRibera," said Komninos, adding that there is usually a "more nuanced unified message". Komninos said the ambiguity was already shaping legal advice to clients considering deals. The policy dispute "might lead merging parties to think that Ribera may not always have the majority for blocking a merger [within the Commission's college of commissioners]. This knowledge strengthens their hand."
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Original text here: https://www.whitecase.com/news/media/europes-dealmakers-warn-eu-merger-policy-confusion
Aurore Nicaud Appointed Co-Chair of ABA's International Litigation & Dispute Resolution Committee
MIAMI, Florida, May 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Aurore Nicaud Appointed Co-Chair of ABA's International Litigation & Dispute Resolution Committee
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MIAMI - May 27, 2026 - Aurore Nicaud, FCIArb, International Arbitration of counsel at Greenberg Traurig, P.A., has been appointed co-chair of the American Bar Association (ABA)'s International Litigation & Dispute Resolution Committee.
The committee provides an easily accessible platform for U.S. and international lawyers to collaborate on issues involving cross-border
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MIAMI, Florida, May 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Aurore Nicaud Appointed Co-Chair of ABA's International Litigation & Dispute Resolution Committee
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MIAMI - May 27, 2026 - Aurore Nicaud, FCIArb, International Arbitration of counsel at Greenberg Traurig, P.A., has been appointed co-chair of the American Bar Association (ABA)'s International Litigation & Dispute Resolution Committee.
The committee provides an easily accessible platform for U.S. and international lawyers to collaborate on issues involving cross-borderlitigation and alternative dispute resolution. The committee serves as a forum for advocates in the United States and around the world to learn from one another, publish scholarly works, speak on timely topics, disseminate breaking news, address emerging case law, and comment on proposed legislation.
Nicaud focuses her practice on the construction and energy sectors in the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. She represents owners and developers of large infrastructure and energy projects, both in transactional and dispute resolution capacities, by assisting her clients throughout the entire project spectrum, commencing at project conception, continuing through project management, and resolving construction-related disputes. She has represented clients in arbitral tribunals around the world, including before the International Chamber of Commerce, the London Court of International Arbitration, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution.
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Original text here: https://www.gtlaw.com/en/news/2026/05/press-releases/aurore-nicaud-appointed-cochair-of-abas-international-litigation-and-dispute-resolution-committee
