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MoFo Secures Favorable Settlement for Silvergate Directors and Officers
NEW YORK, April 8 -- Morrison and Foerster, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 6, 2026:
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MoFo Secures Favorable Settlement for Silvergate Directors and Officers
Morrison Foerster played a leading role in the Chapter 11 cases of Silvergate Capital Corporation and its affiliates, representing a former officer of the company and securing a favorable settlement that benefited its client and a broader group of directors and officers, for whom the firm served as a de facto spokesperson.
Shortly after entering Chapter 11, Silvergate moved to estimate and cap indemnification
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NEW YORK, April 8 -- Morrison and Foerster, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 6, 2026:
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MoFo Secures Favorable Settlement for Silvergate Directors and Officers
Morrison Foerster played a leading role in the Chapter 11 cases of Silvergate Capital Corporation and its affiliates, representing a former officer of the company and securing a favorable settlement that benefited its client and a broader group of directors and officers, for whom the firm served as a de facto spokesperson.
Shortly after entering Chapter 11, Silvergate moved to estimate and cap indemnificationobligations owed to its directors and officers as part of a broader effort to maximize recoveries for its preferred shareholders. Through early-stage advocacy and strategic use of recent Third Circuit authority, MoFo successfully blocked the debtors' strategy and secured a favorable global settlement. Among other things, Silvergate agreed to release all estate claims against its directors and officers, to fund a resolution of related securities litigation, to pay all indemnifiable legal fees, and to establish a $60 million backstop (up from $10 million) for future indemnification obligations. The outcome represents a significant victory for Silvergate's directors and officers.
California-based Silvergate Bank was a prominent financial institution focused on the crypto and digital asset industry. In 2023, it commenced a voluntary liquidation in response to instability in the crypto markets and increased regulatory scrutiny. Its parent, Silvergate Capital Corporation, subsequently filed for Chapter 11 protection in the District of Delaware in September 2024 to wind down its remaining assets. The cases were structured as a liquidation, with the debtors pursuing a strategy that sought to estimate and cap the company's contingent liabilities, including indemnification claims owed to directors and officers, while facilitating a substantial distribution to its preferred shareholders.
MoFo's advocacy was instrumental in driving an about-face in Silvergate's strategy. By advancing a focused and legally grounded objection at the outset of the case, the firm secured a materially enhanced recovery for its client and other similarly situated individuals. The result underscores the firm's ability to deliver efficient, high-impact results in complex, contested restructuring matters.
The MoFo team was led by Bankruptcy partner Ben Butterfield, Bankruptcy Litigation partner Theresa Foudy, Bankruptcy counsel Andrew Kissner, and Bankruptcy associate Darren Smolarski, with invaluable support from Investigations + White Collar partners Deborah L. Connor and Haimavathi V. Marlier.
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Original text here: https://www.mofo.com/resources/news/270406-mofo-secures-favorable-settlement
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Seven Davis Polk partners named to Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards
NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Seven Davis Polk partners named to Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards
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Seven Davis Polk partners have been named to Law360 's Editorial Advisory Boards. The editorial advisory boards provide feedback on Law360 's coverage and "expert insight on how to best shape future coverage."
The partners and their editorial board appointments are:
* Adam Shpeen - Bankruptcy
* Kyoko Takahashi Lin - Benefits
* Dan Gibbons - Capital Markets
* Ben Joseloff - International
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NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Seven Davis Polk partners named to Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards
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Seven Davis Polk partners have been named to Law360 's Editorial Advisory Boards. The editorial advisory boards provide feedback on Law360 's coverage and "expert insight on how to best shape future coverage."
The partners and their editorial board appointments are:
* Adam Shpeen - Bankruptcy
* Kyoko Takahashi Lin - Benefits
* Dan Gibbons - Capital Markets
* Ben Joseloff - InternationalTrade
* Michael Gilson - M&A
* Sijia Cai - Private Equity
* Fiona Moran - White Collar
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Original text here: https://www.davispolk.com/recognition/seven-davis-polk-partners-named-law360-s-2026-editorial-advisory-boards
Latour Capital Holds the Final Close of Latour Small I at EUR400 Million, Significantly Exceeding Its Initial Target
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Latour Capital Holds the Final Close of Latour Small I at EUR400 Million, Significantly Exceeding Its Initial Target
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The Paris Private Equity team advised Latour Capital on the fundraising of Latour Small I, which closed at EUR400 million, significantly exceeding its initial target of EUR250 million.
Completed in less than a year despite a challenging market environment, this oversubscription reflects the continued support of Latour Capital's longstanding partners, as
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Latour Capital Holds the Final Close of Latour Small I at EUR400 Million, Significantly Exceeding Its Initial Target
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The Paris Private Equity team advised Latour Capital on the fundraising of Latour Small I, which closed at EUR400 million, significantly exceeding its initial target of EUR250 million.
Completed in less than a year despite a challenging market environment, this oversubscription reflects the continued support of Latour Capital's longstanding partners, aswell as strong interest from new institutional investors across the United States, Canada, the Middle East, and Europe, including the Nordic region.
With this new fund, Latour Capital returns to its roots by deploying its proven small-cap investment strategy and leveraging its operational expertise.
Less than a year after its first closing, Latour Small I is already approximately 30% deployed. Latour Capital has secured four transactions, two of which have already closed, including three primary investments. In line with its strategy, two of these transactions are carve-outs, one of which is in Spain.
The Goodwin team advising Latour Capital was led by Sarah Michel, Maxime Hemled, and Martin Tinelli on fund formation matters, and Marie-Laure Bruneel on tax matters.
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Original text here: https://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/04/announcements-privateequity-latour-capital-holds-final-close
Kilpatrick Attorneys Named to Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 7 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 6, 2026:
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Kilpatrick Attorneys Named to Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards
Kilpatrick announced today that 10 of the Firm's attorneys have been named to Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards. Kilpatrick continues to rank among the top firms with the most editorial board members. Members of the editorial advisory board provide feedback on Law360's coverage and expert insight on how best to shape future coverage.
The following attorneys were named editorial advisory
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ATLANTA, Georgia, April 7 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 6, 2026:
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Kilpatrick Attorneys Named to Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards
Kilpatrick announced today that 10 of the Firm's attorneys have been named to Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards. Kilpatrick continues to rank among the top firms with the most editorial board members. Members of the editorial advisory board provide feedback on Law360's coverage and expert insight on how best to shape future coverage.
The following attorneys were named editorial advisoryboard members:
Carrie Barbee joins Law360's 2026 California Editorial Advisory Board. Ms. Barbee, Office Managing Partner of the Firm's Los Angeles office, focuses her practice on policing and enforcing trademarks and copyrights - through both pre-litigation enforcement and enforcement litigation - for companies across industries, including some of the world's largest technology and consumer products companies. She has designed and implemented intellectual property enforcement programs protecting against all types of copyright and trademark violations, including counterfeiting, gray market, infringement, phishing, hacking, and cybersquatting
Steve Berlin joins Law360's 2026 North Carolina Editorial Advisory Board for the third consecutive year. Office Managing Partner of the Firm's Winston-Salem office, Mr. Berlin has significant experience in several areas of environmental law, including environmental litigation, business transactions involving environmental issues and environmental compliance matters. Since joining the Firm, he has worked in most areas of environmental litigation, both in federal and state courts with an emphasis on private environmental costs recovery actions and representations of potentially responsible parties at Superfund sites and RCRA issues.
Tamara Caldas joins Law360's 2026 Access to Justice Editorial Advisory Board for the third consecutive year. Ms. Caldas heads the Firm's Pro Bono Program and leads the Firm's attorneys in providing pro bono legal services to low-income clients, community groups and nonprofit organizations.
Lauren Ferrante joins Law360's 2026 State & Local Tax Editorial Advisory Board. Ms. Ferrante, Counsel in the Firm's Chicago office, focuses her practice on state and local taxation. She represents clients at all stages of state and local controversy disputes at the audit, administrative, and judicial levels. She also counsels clients on planning, transactional, and compliance matters with respect to various state and local tax issues. In particular, Lauren has extensive experience defending clients against qui tam (False Claims Act) claims filed in the state tax arena.
John Jett joins Law360's 2026 Telecommunications Editorial Advisory Board for the second consecutive year. Mr. Jett, Partner in the Firm's Atlanta office, represents plaintiffs and defendants in commercial and intellectual property litigation before state and federal courts as well as in arbitration. John primarily works with clients operating at the intersection of two or more of the technology, financial, telecommunications, franchising, and entertainment industries.
John Livingston joins Law360's 2026 Real Estate Editorial Advisory Board for the second consecutive year. As Partner in the Firm's Raleigh office, he is leader of the Firm's Real Estate Investment and Development Team and a member of the Firm's Energy Team. He devotes his practice to sustainable development, including mixed-use projects, LEED certified projects, and renewable energy transactions.
Hillary Rightler joins Law360's 2026 White Collar Editorial Advisory Board. Ms. Rightler, based in the Firm's Atlanta office, focuses her practice on white collar criminal defense matters including internal, criminal, and SEC investigations. Hillary has experience representing both individuals and corporations in handling government enforcement issues, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the False Claims Act (including government contracting and healthcare matters), Civil Investigative Demands, securities fraud allegations, and grand jury investigations.
Rachel Saimons joins Law360's 2026 Native American Editorial Advisory Board for the third consecutive year. Based in the Seattle office, she focuses her practice on litigation, including Native American Affairs and Labor & Employment-related matters. Ms. Saimons has represented tribes and tribal entities in all stages of litigation before state, federal, and tribal courts in a variety of matters.
Burleigh Singleton joins Law360's 2026 Georgia Editorial Advisory Board for the third consecutive year. Mr. Singleton serves as the Managing Partner of the Firm's Atlanta office. He represents clients in a variety of commercial disputes, including commercial real estate matters, transactional/cross-border litigation, partnership disputes, business torts, and contract claims.
Roger Wylie joins Law360's 2026 Washington Editorial Advisory Board for the second consecutive year. Mr. Wylie is the Managing Partner of the Firm. He focuses his practice on patent prosecution and counseling and advises start-up and established corporations, venture investors, and other intellectual property stakeholders on all aspects of patent prosecution and acquisition, counseling, licensing, and litigation.
Learn more at www.ktslaw.com and follow the Firm on LinkedIn for the latest updates.
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Original text here: https://ktslaw.com/en/insights/news/news%20release/2026/3/kilpatrick%20attorneys%20named%20to%20law360s%202026%20editorial%20advisory%20boards
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Goodwin Expands Financial Restructuring Practice With Addition of Partners Andy Goldman and Ben Loveland
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Goodwin Expands Financial Restructuring Practice With Addition of Partners Andy Goldman and Ben Loveland
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Global law firm Goodwin today announced that Andrew ("Andy") Goldman and Benjamin ("Ben") Loveland have joined the firm's Financial Restructuring practice as partners in the New York and Boston offices, respectively. Andy will also serve as co-chair of Goodwin's Global Financial Restructuring Group.
"Andy and Ben are expert restructuring lawyers with deep experience
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Goodwin Expands Financial Restructuring Practice With Addition of Partners Andy Goldman and Ben Loveland
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Global law firm Goodwin today announced that Andrew ("Andy") Goldman and Benjamin ("Ben") Loveland have joined the firm's Financial Restructuring practice as partners in the New York and Boston offices, respectively. Andy will also serve as co-chair of Goodwin's Global Financial Restructuring Group.
"Andy and Ben are expert restructuring lawyers with deep experienceadvising creditors, investors, and companies on a variety of complex matters," said Chris Nugent, partner and co-chair of Goodwin's Private Equity practice. "Andy is widely respected for his leadership on major restructurings, and Ben has built an impressive practice representing companies, investors, and other stakeholders on significant Chapter 11 matters. Together, they continue to bolster our platform."
"Goodwin's strength is its deep connection to, and focus on, its clients' businesses. This guiding principle, along with its expertise in complex restructurings, both domestic and cross-border, and its cross-disciplinary platform, makes Goodwin incredibly well positioned to handle the most complicated restructuring situations," said Andy Goldman. "Ben and I are excited to join Goodwin and help the firm further expand its restructuring footprint."
Andy advises clients across the restructuring landscape, representing public company debtors, private company debtors, boards of directors of distressed companies, statutory creditors' committees, DIP lenders, bondholders and bank lenders, acquirers, indenture trustees, credit agreement agents, commercial counterparties, and institutional creditors. His work over thirty years spans out-of-court workouts, formal restructuring processes, assignments for the benefit of creditors, and state court liquidations, and his work consistently involves both domestic and cross-border matters.
Ben focuses on representing companies, creditors, and debt investors in Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings. He regularly advises debtors, indenture trustees, agents, noteholders, lenders, and creditors on large and complex bankruptcy cases and related litigation and counsels clients on pre-investment diligence and transaction structuring in insolvency contexts. His practice also includes distressed asset sales, issues involving the intersection of bankruptcy and intellectual property law, assignments for the benefit of creditors, and cross-border insolvency matters.
Goodwin's Financial Restructuring Group advises companies, boards, creditors, and investors on all aspects of corporate restructurings, workouts, and distressed and insolvency situations, including Chapter 11 cases, distressed M&A transactions, in- and out-of-court sale processes, and liability management transactions. The team also handles complex restructuring-related litigation and is recognized by leading industry guides including Chambers, Global Restructuring Review, and The Legal 500. The group has received numerous honors, including the Turnaround Management Association's Mid-Size Company Turnaround/Transaction of the Year award for its work with Gibson Brands Inc. and The M&A Advisor's Restructuring of the Year ($1 billion to $5 billion) award for its work with Foris Ventures LLC in the Chapter 11 cases of Amyris Inc.
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Original text here: https://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/04/announcements-otherindustries-goodwin-expands-financial-restructuring-practice
Dentons Canada and IGNITE Atlantic Partner to Support Entrepreneurs Across Rural Nova Scotia
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons Canada and IGNITE Atlantic partner to support entrepreneurs across rural Nova Scotia
Dentons, Canada's Global Law Firm, is pleased to announce a new partnership with IGNITE Atlantic to support entrepreneurs and innovators across rural Nova Scotia.
Through this collaboration, Dentons will provide in-kind programming and resources to members of the IGNITE community, helping founders access practical knowledge on key legal and business topics as they grow their ventures.
As part of the partnership, Dentons will
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WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons Canada and IGNITE Atlantic partner to support entrepreneurs across rural Nova Scotia
Dentons, Canada's Global Law Firm, is pleased to announce a new partnership with IGNITE Atlantic to support entrepreneurs and innovators across rural Nova Scotia.
Through this collaboration, Dentons will provide in-kind programming and resources to members of the IGNITE community, helping founders access practical knowledge on key legal and business topics as they grow their ventures.
As part of the partnership, Dentons willhost monthly "General Counsel Office Hours", offering virtual drop-in sessions where IGNITE entrepreneurs can learn about legal considerations and ask general questions in an informal setting. Dentons will also collaborate with IGNITE on educational webinars and workshops covering topics such as intellectual property, artificial intelligence, privacy, and commercialization strategies.
"Entrepreneurs in rural communities deserve access to the same expertise and opportunities available in larger centres," said Doug Jones, CEO of IGNITE Atlantic. "We're excited to partner with Dentons to provide our founders with valuable insights and educational resources that will help them build and scale their businesses."
In addition to programming, Dentons will provide Founder Series booklets and resources for entrepreneurs at IGNITE locations in Glasgow, Yarmouth, and Cape Breton, further strengthening support available to the region's startup ecosystem. The Firm's Founder Series is a helpful and quick-to-read guide designed to equip founders with the basics needed to identify common legal issues facing startups.
"IGNITE plays a vital role in the startup ecosystem in Nova Scotia and we are excited and proud to be a partner. Empowering rural entrepreneurs isn't just about building businesses - it's about unlocking the potential of entire communities, where one idea can create opportunity and lasting change for generations," said Seema Aggarwal, Atlantic Canada Lead of Dentons' Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies team.
The partnership also includes collaborative events, networking opportunities, and shared visibility initiatives that will connect Dentons professionals with entrepreneurs and innovators across the IGNITE network.
Together, IGNITE Atlantic and Dentons aim to strengthen Nova Scotia's innovation ecosystem by ensuring founders have access to the knowledge, connections, and resources they need to succeed.
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About IGNITE Atlantic
IGNITE Atlantic is a rural innovation hub dedicated to building a vibrant ecosystem where entrepreneurs, communities, youth, and industry professionals can collaborate to spark meaningful change and opportunity across rural Nova Scotia. IGNITE operates locations in Glasgow, Yarmouth, and Cape Breton.
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About Dentons
Dentons is Canada's Global Law Firm. The Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies group's many prominent national and global rankings, including the latest Top 10 ranking in PitchBook's Q2 2025 Global League Tables for venture capital and M&A deals, reflect the Firm's reputation as Canada's top legal advisor to growth-oriented technology companies - from startup to exit, whether by IPO or mergers and acquisitions - as well as to venture capital investors. Whether you're a startup, founder, investor or technology company, Dentons can help you achieve your business objectives, wherever your ventures take you. Learn more about our leading Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies group.
Tap into our unparalleled resources for Canadian startups and emerging growth companies by exploring the Dentons Venture Hub.
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Original text here: https://www.dentons.com/en/about-dentons/news-events-and-awards/news/2026/april/dentons-canada-and-ignite-atlantic-partner-to-support-entrepreneurs-across-rural-nova-scotia
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Constangy Recognized Among Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2026 Largest Law Firms
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Constangy Recognized Among Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2026 Largest Law Firms
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Constangy has been named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2026 Law Firms List, which ranks the largest firms in the metro Atlanta area based on attorney headcount and local presence.
Published annually, the list provides a snapshot of the region's dynamic legal landscape, highlighting firms serving Atlanta's growing business community.
Established in Atlanta in 1946,
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ATLANTA, Georgia, April 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Constangy Recognized Among Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2026 Largest Law Firms
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Constangy has been named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2026 Law Firms List, which ranks the largest firms in the metro Atlanta area based on attorney headcount and local presence.
Published annually, the list provides a snapshot of the region's dynamic legal landscape, highlighting firms serving Atlanta's growing business community.
Established in Atlanta in 1946,Constangy maintains a long-standing presence in the re gion, advis ing on a broad range of labor, employment, cybersecurity and data privacy matters. The recognition reflects the strength of the firm's Atlanta office and its integral role within Constangy's national platform.
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Original text here: https://www.constangy.com/newsroom/pressroom/constangy-recognized-among-atlanta-business-chronicles-2026-largest-law-firms
