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Pillsbury's Ryan Steinbrunner Joins Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County Board of Directors
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Pillsbury's Ryan Steinbrunner Joins Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County Board of Directors
Pillsbury partner Ryan Steinbrunner has been appointed to the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County. He will serve a three-year term, with the opportunity for renewal subject to board approval.
Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the belief that every family should have the opportunity to own a safe, decent and affordable home.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Pillsbury's Ryan Steinbrunner Joins Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County Board of Directors
Pillsbury partner Ryan Steinbrunner has been appointed to the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County. He will serve a three-year term, with the opportunity for renewal subject to board approval.
Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the belief that every family should have the opportunity to own a safe, decent and affordable home.
Workingin partnership with local communities and families, the organization helps create affordable housing and supports individuals and families in becoming responsible, successful homeowners.
As a member of the board, Steinbrunner will help provide strategic leadership and oversight for the organization, including setting policy, establishing goals, evaluating results and helping guide its future direction and continued advancement.
Based in Pillsbury's Houston office, Steinbrunner is a trial lawyer that advises clients in complex commercial business litigation matters, with a focus on the construction, real estate and energy sectors.
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Original text here: https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/news-and-insights/ryan-steinbrunner-habitat-for-humanity-northwest-harris-county-board-directors.html
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Pillsbury Delivers Trial Victory for Anna Yu and Elva Green Clothing Company Ltd, Achieves $4 Million Turnaround
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Pillsbury Delivers Trial Victory for Anna Yu and Elva Green Clothing Company Ltd, Achieves $4 Million Turnaround
Prior $1.98 million judgment vacated and approximately $2.2 million awarded to clients in jury verdict
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Ateam of Pillsbury lawyers secured a significant trial victory for client Anna Yu, a Hong Kong-based sourcing executive, and her company, Elva Green Clothing Company Ltd, in a hard-fought commercial dispute in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
The August 10, 2026,
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NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Pillsbury Delivers Trial Victory for Anna Yu and Elva Green Clothing Company Ltd, Achieves $4 Million Turnaround
Prior $1.98 million judgment vacated and approximately $2.2 million awarded to clients in jury verdict
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Ateam of Pillsbury lawyers secured a significant trial victory for client Anna Yu, a Hong Kong-based sourcing executive, and her company, Elva Green Clothing Company Ltd, in a hard-fought commercial dispute in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
The August 10, 2026,verdict awards Yu and Elva Green Clothing approximately $2.2 million, including interest, and marks a dramatic reversal of fortunes. Previously, in 2024, the court had ruled against Yu and Elva Green Clothing, awarding $1.98 million to the other side. After taking over the case, Pillsbury successfully vacated that original judgment and then won approximately $2.2 million at trial, including interest. Taken together, Pillsbury's success in vacating the prior $1.98 million judgment and securing the affirmative recovery represents an over $4 million turnaround for the clients following years of contentious litigation.
Minnie Rose LLC, a New York-based clothing company owned by Lisa Shaller-Goldberg, hired Yu and her company in 2009 to serve as its sourcing agent in China. In 2016, Minnie Rose sued Yu and Elva Green Clothing, alleging that Yu had inflated factory invoices and caused Minnie Rose to pay approximately $1.4 million in excess commissions and other costs, resulting in at least $2.2 million in damages to Minnie Rose.
In 2024, the court entered judgment against Yu and Elva Green Clothing for $1.98 million in damages and dismissed all of Yu's counterclaims and third-party claims with prejudice.
Pillsbury took over representation in March 2025 and immediately persuaded the court to vacate the judgment in its entirety and order a new trial.
Following an intensive trial, which concluded on August 10, 2026, the jury returned a sweeping verdict in favor of Yu and Elva Green Clothing. The jury rejected the fraud and unjust enrichment claims asserted against Pillsbury's clients. It instead found Minnie Rose and its owner, Shaller-Goldberg--who also served as the designer behind the well-known Juicy Couture brand--liable for fraud. The jury also ruled in Yu's favor on claims against Minnie Rose for unjust enrichment, breach of contract and account stated.
The Pillsbury Litigation team included Litigation partners Geoffrey Sant, Amanda Freyre and Carol Lee; Corporate Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Richard Donoghue; Litigation associates Fangwei Wang and Constance Tian; and Litigation legal manager Hanzhi Lin.
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Original text here: https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/news-and-insights/pillsbury-trial-victory-anna-yu-elva-green-clothing-co-ltd-4m-turnaround.html
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Hughes Hubbard & Reed: Jeremy Paner Analyzes Trump Administration's Renewed Economic Pressure Against Iran With Bloomberg
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Jeremy Paner Analyzes Trump Administration's Renewed Economic Pressure Against Iran with Bloomberg
The U.S. is increasing economic pressure on Iran through sanctions and other measures.
Highlights
* The article examines whether further sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil and financial intermediaries could increase pressure on Tehran.
* Paner noted that the U.S. has added approximately 2,200 sanctions on Tehran since 2018, including around 350 imposed as part of the "Economic Fury" initiative.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Jeremy Paner Analyzes Trump Administration's Renewed Economic Pressure Against Iran with Bloomberg
The U.S. is increasing economic pressure on Iran through sanctions and other measures.
Highlights
* The article examines whether further sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil and financial intermediaries could increase pressure on Tehran.
* Paner noted that the U.S. has added approximately 2,200 sanctions on Tehran since 2018, including around 350 imposed as part of the "Economic Fury" initiative.
* Panerobserved that additional restrictions on channels used to repatriate proceeds from Iranian oil sales may not achieve the administration's broader objectives.
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Jeremy Paner spoke with Bloomberg about the Trump administration's renewed focus on economic pressure against Iran, including the use of sanctions and other measures aimed at restricting the country's oil revenues and access to global financial markets.
In the article, Paner noted that the United States has added approximately 2,200 sanctions on Tehran since 2018, including around 350 imposed under Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's "Economic Fury" campaign.
He also discussed the role of exchange houses and other intermediaries in helping Iran return funds from oil sales, explaining that additional restrictions on those channels may not be sufficient on their own to achieve the administration's broader objectives.
"Will that get Iran to capitulate? Likely not on its own," Paner said.
Read the article (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-12/trump-reverts-to-economic-squeeze-of-entrenched-iranian-regime).
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Original text here: https://www.hugheshubbard.com/news-insights/insights/jeremy-paner-analyzes-trump-administrations-renewed-economic-pressure-against-iran-with-bloomberg
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Holland & Hart Advises FG Merger II Corp. on Its $3.5 Billion Business Combination With BOXABL
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 14 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Holland & Hart Advises FG Merger II Corp. on its $3.5 Billion Business Combination with BOXABL
Holland & Hart advised FG Merger II Corp. (FGMC), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, as local Nevada transaction counsel in its business combination with BOXABL Inc., a factory-built housing innovator focused on delivering affordable, high-quality homes at accelerated speed. Loeb & Loeb LLP served as primary legal advisor to FGMC.
The business combination was approved by FGMC stockholders
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DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 14 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Holland & Hart Advises FG Merger II Corp. on its $3.5 Billion Business Combination with BOXABL
Holland & Hart advised FG Merger II Corp. (FGMC), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, as local Nevada transaction counsel in its business combination with BOXABL Inc., a factory-built housing innovator focused on delivering affordable, high-quality homes at accelerated speed. Loeb & Loeb LLP served as primary legal advisor to FGMC.
The business combination was approved by FGMC stockholderson June 9, 2026, and closed on July 17, 2026.
Under the terms of the merger, FGMC issued 350 million shares to BOXABL stockholders, representing a $3.5 billion valuation based on a deemed value of $10 per share, with all existing BOXABL shareholders rolling 100% of their equity into the combined company. For more information, please see BOXABL's press release.
The Holland & Hart transactional team was led by partners Amy Bowler and Gian Brown with assistance from Lori Argall and Linda Concannon.
Holland & Hart's Corporate attorneys have extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and advising clients at all stages of development, from start-ups to large public companies, in a diverse range of industries.
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URL: FG Merger II Corp.
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Original text here: https://www.hollandhart.com/holland-hart-advises-fg-merger-ii-corp-on-its-35-billion-business-combination-with-boxabl
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Five Mayer Brown Partners Named 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Five Mayer Brown partners named 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars
Five Mayer Brown lawyers have been recognized as 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars, a distinction awarded exclusively based on feedback from corporate counsel and legal decision-makers.
The Mayer Brown partners recognized in the 2026 rankings are:
* Rajesh De, leader of the firm's Cybersecurity & Data Privacy and National Security practices, advises clients on cybersecurity incidents, data privacy matters, government
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Five Mayer Brown partners named 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars
Five Mayer Brown lawyers have been recognized as 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars, a distinction awarded exclusively based on feedback from corporate counsel and legal decision-makers.
The Mayer Brown partners recognized in the 2026 rankings are:
* Rajesh De, leader of the firm's Cybersecurity & Data Privacy and National Security practices, advises clients on cybersecurity incidents, data privacy matters, governmentinvestigations, and crisis management issues.
* Joe Pennell, co-leader of Mayer Brown's Technology & IP Transactions practice, advises clients on transformative technology, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, cloud, and outsourcing transactions.
* Michael Olsen, leader of Mayer Brown's Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice, is a nationally recognized trial lawyer who represents clients in significant mass tort, product liability, environmental, and complex commercial disputes.
* Marc Sperber, former global leader of Mayer Brown's Corporate & Securities group, is a seasoned transactional attorney and corporate advisor who counsels clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other complex domestic and international transactions across various industries, including the chemicals, industrial products, energy, food and beverage, and infrastructure sectors.
* Brantley Webb, co-leader of Mayer Brown's ERISA Litigation practice, represents leading companies in complex commercial disputes, ERISA class actions, fiduciary litigation, and trade secret matters.
The annual rankings are drawn from more than 350 in-depth, independent interviews with top legal decision-makers at some of the world's leading companies.
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Original text here: https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/news/2026/08/five-mayer-brown-partners-named-2026-bti-client-service-all-stars
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: OSHA Renews Focus on Warehousing and Distribution Center Safety - 4 Compliance Priorities for Employers
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 14 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 13, 2026:
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OSHA Renews Focus on Warehousing and Distribution Center Safety: 4 Compliance Priorities for Employers
Warehousing and distribution center employers will need to emphasize safety compliance at their workplaces thanks to a renewed federal directive that will see OSHA focus on these industries for at least the next five years. OSHA just renewed its National Emphasis Program (NEP) as July 31, extending coverage from the original start date in 2023 through at least 2031. Although the renewed
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ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 14 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 13, 2026:
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OSHA Renews Focus on Warehousing and Distribution Center Safety: 4 Compliance Priorities for Employers
Warehousing and distribution center employers will need to emphasize safety compliance at their workplaces thanks to a renewed federal directive that will see OSHA focus on these industries for at least the next five years. OSHA just renewed its National Emphasis Program (NEP) as July 31, extending coverage from the original start date in 2023 through at least 2031. Although the renewedNEP narrows certain aspects of the prior program - removing some retail employers from covering and dropping mandatory heat and ergonomic screening - you shouldn't interpret the changes as a reduction in enforcement focus. The renewed program continues to authorize comprehensive safety inspections given that injury and illness rates in these industries continue to exceed the overall private industry average. This Insight will cover the four biggest compliance priorities you should focus on.
The Basics
The renewed NEP continues to cover establishments within the following seven industry classifications:
* Postal Service processing and distribution centers (NAICS 491110)
* Couriers and Express Delivery Services (NAICS 492110)
* Local Messengers and Local Delivery (NAICS 492210)
* General Warehousing and Storage (NAICS 493110)
* Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (NAICS 493120)
* Farm Product Warehousing and Storage (NAICS 493130)
* Other Warehousing and Storage (NAICS 493190)
But certain high-injury-rate retail establishments that had been included in the original 2023 NEP - including home centers, hardware stores, supermarkets, and warehouse clubs and supercenters - have been removed from the renewed 2026 NEP.
For covered employers, OSHA inspections will remain broad in scope. The renewed directive identifies powered industrial vehicle operations, material handling and storage, walking-working surfaces, means of egress, heat, ergonomics, and fire protection among the hazards that may be evaluated during an NEP inspection.
4 Biggest Takeaways for Employers
There are four big takeaways you should focus on thanks to the renewed NEP.
1. Confirm Whether Your Operations Fall Within the NEP
You should determine now whether your individual facilities perform operations falling within one of the seven covered NAICS classifications. Do not rely solely on your company's primary NAICS code.
Under the renewed NEP, OSHA's Office of Statistical Analysis will use its ListGen system to create randomized Master Lists of establishments within the covered NAICS codes for each Area Office. At the opening conference, the Compliance Safety and Health Officer (CSHO) will verify the establishment's NAICS code, total number of employees, and the location where warehousing or distribution activities are performed. OSHA also permits the inspection to proceed where an establishment location has changed but the NAICS code, personnel, and operations remain substantially similar.
If you have multiple facilities, you should conduct a location-by-location review of operations and NAICS classifications rather than assuming that a corporate-wide classification determines NEP exposure. You should also be prepared to explain accurately what functions occur at each facility.
2. Prepare for a Comprehensive Inspection, With Particular Attention to OSHA's Identified Hazards
The renewed directive calls for comprehensive safety inspections for covered establishments selected under the NEP, rather than inspections limited to one discrete condition or complaint.
You should consider conducting compliance assessments focused on the areas OSHA has expressly identified, including:
* powered industrial vehicles and associated traffic management;
* material handling and storage;
* walking-working surfaces and fall hazards;
* exit routes and means of egress;
* fire protection;
* heat-related hazards; and
* ergonomic hazards.
You also should expect OSHA to scrutinize injury and illness records. During the opening conference, the CSHO is directed to review OSHA 300 Logs, 300A Summaries, and OSHA 301 Incident Reports for the current and previous three calendar years to identify injuries and illnesses associated with the hazards covered by the NEP.
Review your OSHA recordkeeping before an inspection occurs, identify injury trends that could prompt further questioning, and confirm that physical conditions, written programs, training, and actual work practices align. Additionally, at least through September 2 of each calendar year, confirm that you have submitted the required OSHA records through the Injury Tracking Application (ITA).
3. Don't Mistake the Removal of Mandatory Heat and Ergonomic Screening for Removal of Those Hazards From OSHA's Focus
The 2023 NEP required CSHOs to assess heat and ergonomic hazards during covered inspections and directed OSHA to open a health inspection when such hazards were identified. The renewed NEP expressly removes those mandatory screening requirements. But heat and ergonomics remain specifically identified among the hazards addressed by the program.
That distinction is critical. While the procedural requirement that every NEP inspection include the prior prescribed screening process has been removed, OSHA has not declared heat or ergonomic hazards irrelevant.
Continue evaluating heat exposure, material-handling demands, repetitive-motion concerns, lifting practices, work pace, and other ergonomic conditions at your workplace. Do not relax existing controls merely because mandatory NEP screening language has disappeared.
4. Have an Inspection-Response Plan
One of the most meaningful changes involves OSHA's treatment of unprogrammed inspections. Under the 2023 NEP, inspections arising from fatalities, catastrophes, complaints, or referrals at covered establishments were required to be expanded to address hazards targeted by the NEP.
The renewed directive instead provides that the Area Office may expand those inspections to address common warehouse and distribution hazards. OSHA also may expand programmed or unprogrammed inspections where there is evidence that violative conditions may exist, including OSHA 300 and 301 entries, employee statements, or conditions observed in plain view. This change gives OSHA greater discretion rather than requiring expansion in every covered case.
Have a written OSHA inspection-response protocol and train managers on how to implement it. That protocol should address who will interact with the CSHO, how you will determine and document the inspection's proposed scope, how you will manage document requests, who will participate in employee and management interviews where appropriate, and when you should contact your legal counsel.
Additional Considerations
The renewed NEP also provides that an establishment generally should be removed from the Master List if it received a comprehensive inspection related to the hazards addressed by the NEP within the previous three years. Covered employers that have recently undergone comprehensive OSHA inspections should therefore maintain readily accessible records concerning the date, scope, and disposition of those inspections.
The directive also contains an important provision for State Plan jurisdictions. While the relevant section is captioned "Notice of Intent Required, Adoption Required," the operative language states that State Plans are strongly encouraged, but are not required, to adopt the updated instruction. Employers operating in State Plan states should confirm whether and how the applicable state agency has implemented the renewed NEP rather than assuming the federal directive applies without modification.
Conclusion
We will continue to monitor developments in this area and provide updates as warranted, so make sure you are subscribed to Fisher Phillips' Insight System to get the most up-to-date information. If you have questions, contact your Fisher Phillips attorney, the authors of this Insight, or any attorney in our Workplace Safety and Catastrophe Management Practice Group.
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Original text here: https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/insights/insights/osha-renews-focus-on-warehousing-and-distribution-center-safety
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BlackSea Technologies to Be Acquired by AEVEX for $650 Million
PALO ALTO, California, Aug. 14 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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BlackSea Technologies to Be Acquired by AEVEX for $650 Million
Cooley advised BlackSea Technologies, a Razor's Edge portfolio company and one of the largest providers of unmanned surface and subsea vessels in the U.S. defense market, on its agreement to be acquired by AEVEX, a leading U.S. defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems, AI enabled mission software, and advanced ISR and electronic warfare solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, AEVEX will acquire BlackSea for $650
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PALO ALTO, California, Aug. 14 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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BlackSea Technologies to Be Acquired by AEVEX for $650 Million
Cooley advised BlackSea Technologies, a Razor's Edge portfolio company and one of the largest providers of unmanned surface and subsea vessels in the U.S. defense market, on its agreement to be acquired by AEVEX, a leading U.S. defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems, AI enabled mission software, and advanced ISR and electronic warfare solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, AEVEX will acquire BlackSea for $650million, consisting of approximately $250 million in cash and approximately $350 million in shares of Class A common stock of AEVEX priced at $27.50/share. The transaction also includes $50 million in performance based earnout consideration.
The transaction was announced publicly in the following press release, which can be viewed here.
Andrew Lustig, Aaron Binstock, Kaycie Benesch-Rupp, Nick Kenyon, Sydney Sachs, Elise Robinson and Camille Awono led the Cooley team advising BlackSea Technologies.
Kimberly Nguyen, Bomin Kim, Helenanne Connolly, Virat Gupta, Nyron J. Persaud, Paula M. Fleckenstein, Breanna Qin, Christopher Kimball, Kevin King, Emily A. Mok, David Fletcher, Erin Murray Estevez, Michelle Schulman, Eileen Marshall, Amanda B. Pacheco, Megan Browdie, Julia Brinton, Jennifer C. Ok, Darren DeStefano, Robert Jacques, Loraine Torres, Brandon Lefebvre, Addison F. Pierce, and Yoni Horn provided invaluable support.
Cooley has advised Razor's Edge for over 15 years and advised BlackSea Technologies on the original platform acquisition of Maritime Applied Physics Corporation and the subsequent add-on acquisitions of The Hard Yards, Lakenheath Electronics Design, and Blue Tide Marine.
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About Cooley LLP
Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation.
Cooley has nearly 1,400 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States, Asia and Europe, and a total workforce of more than 3,000 people.
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URL: BlackSea Technologies
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Original text here: https://www.cooley.com/news/coverage/2026/2026-08-13-blacksea-technologies-to-be-acquired-by-aevex-for-$650-million
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