NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * 1st Judicial District Court Announces Passing of Clinic Director * The 1st Judicial District Court today announced the death of Dr. Mary Langenbrunner, who had been director of the court's clinic since its inception 18 years ago. In a statement, Circuit Court Judge James Edwin "Eddie" Lauderback said Langenbrunner "had an incredible heart for helping people and fa  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 1 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Map and Destroys Key Voting Rights Act Provision The Supreme Court today struck down Louisiana's congressional map and issued a ruling that eviscerates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and opens the door for states to enact discriminatory maps with impunity. As a result, Black voters and other voters of color coul  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Akin Secures Significant Victory for Armistice Capital in Securities Class Action Jury Trial Akin announced today that it has achieved a significant victory on behalf of Armistice Capital in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, in the case In re: Vaxart, Inc. Securities Litigation. On April 28, 2026, following a three-week trial, a California federal jury issued   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The American Association for Justice issued the following statement on April 30, 2026: * * * House Lawmakers Reject Immunity for Pesticide Makers in Decisive Bipartisan Vote American Association for Justice (AAJ) CEO Linda Lipsen issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to remove pesticide immunity from the House Farm Bill: "In a decisive bipartisan vote, 207 Democrats and 73 Republicans rejected foreign corporate chemical companies'   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement on April 30, 2026, by Executive Director Jordan Sekulow: * * * DOJ Just Confirmed What We've Known: Anti-Christian Bias Was Real, Systematic, and Pervasive Under Biden For years, the ACLJ has been sounding the alarm. We have stood in courtrooms, filed federal complaints, sent demand letters, and represented thousands of Christians facing hostility from their own government. Time and again, naysayers cl  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement on April 30, 2026, by Mike Pompeo, a former Secretary of State under President Trump: * * * The Left Has a Political Violence Problem Last weekend marked the third attempt on President Trump's life in less than two years, as gunman Cole Allen sought to murder the President and Cabinet Members at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. I join all Americans in giving thanks for the brave law enforcement   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 30 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson's Jane H. Downey Named to 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers List Jane H. Downey of the national law firm Baker Donelson has been named to the 2026 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers. Ms. Downey is a member of Baker Donelson's Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Group and has more than 30 years of experience representing individuals and business debtors and creditors in   more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * BCLP Partners with BNP Paribas and Aspiring Solicitors to Conclude Mentoring Scheme Aligned with Financial Institution Pro Bono Day * BCLP is pleased to announce the conclusion of its collaborative partnership with BNP Paribas and Aspiring Solicitors in the Aspiring Solicitors Mentoring Scheme with the Financial Institution Pro Bono Day (FIPBD) on 30 April. FIPB  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Berger Montague Secures Key Appellate Victory in Aurora Cannabis Securities Class Action * TORONTO, CANADA - Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiff law firm, announced a significant appellate win in a high-profile securities class action involving Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX: ACB), as the Alberta Court of Appeal dismissed the company's attempt to strike the plai  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Bill to Open Virginia Courts to Class Action Remedies Hits Governor Spanberger's Desk Advocates Urge Gov. Spanberger to Allow Residents Harmed by Widespread Corporate Wrongdoing to Band Together to Seek Accountability  * WASHINGTON - Today, nearly a dozen public interest, civil rights, and consumer organizations urged Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger to allow Virginia  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Davidson County Lawyer Placed on Disability Inactive Status * The Tennessee Supreme Court placed Davidson County lawyer Courtney Michelle Rogers Perrin on disability inactive status on April 29. Rogers Perrin may not practice law while on inactive status and must comply with the obligations and responsibilities of attorneys transferred to disability inactive statu  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Dechert Secures Dismissal of Class Action Lawsuit Against Lebanon's Central Bank in the United States On April 29, 2026, Dechert secured a significant victory for Banque du Liban (BdL), Lebanon's central bank, in the class-action lawsuit captioned Najjar v. Salameh et al., 1:24-cv-05043 (D.N.J. 2024), accusing BdL, five Lebanese commercial banks, and several accounting firms of engagin  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * District of Columbia Courts Recognizes 29 Troutman Pepper Locke Attorneys in 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The District of Columbia Courts, in partnership with the D.C. Access to Justice Commission and the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, has named 29 Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys to the 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, which recognizes those who ded  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * District of Columbia Courts Recognizes 29 Troutman Pepper Locke Attorneys in 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll The District of Columbia Courts, in partnership with the D.C. Access to Justice Commission and the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, has named 29 Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys to the 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, which recognizes those who dedicate significant time to pro bono service. The annual l  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Eight Partners Named "Best Lawyers in Dallas" by D Magazine * D Magazine recognized eight Kirkland partners among its 2026 Best Lawyers in Dallas, a peer-selected list of attorneys who provide unparalleled counsel in their practice areas. The recognition reflects the broad knowledge and experience of lawyers in Kirkland's Dallas office. Kirkland's 2026 honorees a  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 30, 2026: * * * Did Your Company Miss the March 2 OSHA Electronic Recordkeeping Deadline? Here's Your 6-Step Recovery Plan If your company was supposed to submit injury and illness data to OSHA's Injury Tracking Application (ITA) by March 2 but didn't, you're not alone. We're getting reports on an almost-daily basis from employers who are just now realizing that they missed this key deadline. The goo  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 30, 2026: * * * DOL's New Joint Employer Proposal Could Impact The Tech Industry: What Your Business Needs To Know Technology businesses relying on staffing firms or subcontractors for content moderation, IT support, ad operations, or other services may soon have clearer lines around whether they can be held jointly liable for their contractors' wage or leave violations. A new proposal from the Depar  more

NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Five Debevoise Partners Named to Cybersecurity Docket's 2026 "Incident Response Elite" List * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP partners Luke Dembosky, Avi Gesser, Erez Liebermann, Robert Maddox and Jim Pastore have been named to Cybersecurity Docket 's " Incident Response Elite List " for 2026. With five lawyers recognized on this year's list, Debevoise is tied for the most of any firm  more

NEW YORK, May 1 -- Parliamentarians for Global Action issued the following news on April 29, 2026: * * * Global Parliamentarians Unite Against the Death Penalty in Mexico City On March 25, on the sidelines of PGA's 46th Annual Forum in Mexico-City, parliamentarians from Jamaica, Nigeria, The Gambia, Pakistan and the Netherlands gathered for a parliamentary workshop on the death penalty, united by a shared conviction on the universality of human rights. In a volatile geopolitical landscape, wh  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin Earns Tier 1 Ranking for Private Equity in The Legal 500 Worldwide Rankings * Goodwin has been recognized with a Tier 1 ranking for Private Equity in The Legal 500's 2026 Worldwide Rankings. Now in its second year, the guide highlights leading law firms across key practice areas, recognizing those with a strong track record of excellence and global impact. Goodw  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * GOP Leaders Call for State Redistricting After Supreme Court Ruling * Following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision yesterday that a 2024 Louisiana congressional map was unconstitutionally racially gerrymandered, Tennessee Republicans are calling for redistricting in the Volunteer State, arguing that the Memphis congressional district also was racially drawn. U.S. S  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Lisa M. Lanham to Speak at MBA Legal Issues & Regulatory Compliance Conference * MIAMI - April 3 0, 2026 - Lisa M. Lanham, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. 's Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice, will speak at the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Legal Issues & Regulatory Compliance Conference, taking pla  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Takes Top Honors for Corporate, Litigation, and Real Estate Teams at 2026 Florida Legal Awards * MIAMI - April 30, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. earned top honors across its Corporate, Litigation, and Real Estate practices at the Daily Business Review 's 2026 Florida Legal Awards, held April 29 at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami. The   more

MIAMI, Florida, April 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Tokyo Hosts ANREV Briefing on Real Assets, Data Centres and AI * TOKYO - April 30, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Tokyo office recently hosted and sponsored a briefing for the Asian Association for Investors in Non-Listed Real Estate Vehicles (ANREV), bringing together institutional investors and industry professionals to discuss emerging trends in   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Halvorson, Robinson to Receive TBA's Highest Legal Writing Honor * NASHVILLE, April 30, 2026 -Nashville lawyers Erik Halvorson and J. Hunter Robinson will receive the Tennessee Bar Association's (TBA) prestigious Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing on June 12 during the association's Annual Convention in Knoxville. The award, which will be   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Center for International Environmental Law issued the following news on April 29, 2026: * * * Historic Santa Marta Conference: A Turning Point for Global Fossil Fuel Phaseout SANTA MARTA (Colombia) - The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, which concludes today in Santa Marta, signals a historic shift from decades of deadlock and debate to coordinated action on a managed and equitable phaseout of all fossil fuels, according to the Center for Inte  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 30 (TNSrep) -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jackson Walker Congratulates 31 Attorneys Named Among 2026 "Best Lawyers in Dallas" List Jackson Walker congratulates the 31 attorneys recognized among D Magazine's list of the "Best Lawyers in Dallas" for 2026. For recognition in the list, Dallas attorneys must be nominated by their peers on the basis that they offer unmatched counsel in one of 40 categories. Jackson Walker is pleased to congrat  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Sues Homeland Security for Records on Armed Security Breach at Trump Virginia Golf Club * (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today that it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for records related to an August 31, 2025, incident in which a club member allegedly carried a loaded semi-automatic handgun p  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Katie Daniels Discusses the Risks and Rewards of AI Adoption in Fund Compliance with Fund Directions In a recent article in Fund Directions at With Intelligence, director of ethics, compliance and insights Katie Daniels is featured discussing how underutilizing artificial intelligence can impact commercial success and efficiency. The article explores how compliance professiona  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Levin Quoted in Reuters Article on Federal Reserve Approval of Kraken's Master Account * Richard B. Levin, the Chair of Taft's FinTech Practice, was recently quoted in a Reuters article titled "Crypto giant Kraken's Fed payment account sparks concerns about risk." The article recognizes Kraken's approval as a milestone that could reshape the financial system and discusses whether c  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Liberty Justice Center Petitions the U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Donor Privacy and Free Speech * (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The Liberty Justice Center has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Rio Grande Foundation v. Oliver, a case challenging New Mexico's campaign-disclosure law, which requires organizations that spend money to explicitly or implicitly support or oppose   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 1 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by associate Justin Conijn: * * * The Netherlands: Holiday Accrual During Dormant Employment? A recent decision of the Rotterdam District Court has clarified that "dormant employment" is far from inactive. This ASAP briefly addresses developments that have occurred since our previous post on this issue (https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/netherlands-risks-dormant-employment).   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 1 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by office managing shareholder Michael S. McIntosh and associate Shaun M. Bennett: * * * Virginia's Democratic Trifecta Enacts a Flurry of New Wage and Hour Laws During the General Assembly's 2026 Session At a Glance * Virginia recently enacted several bills amending the state's wage and hour laws. * The new laws increase the minimum wage, eliminate certain exceptions, eliminate sover  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSrpt) -- The Violence Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * Most Murder-Suicides Involve Guns, Are Committed by Men, and Target Intimate Partners, New VPC Study Shows More than 1,000 people died in murder-suicides in America in 2025, 92 percent of the killers were male, 87 percent of the killers used a gun, and 65 percent involved an intimate partner according to the ninth edition of the Violence Policy Center (VPC) study American Roulette: Murder-Suicide  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey construction company sues state over unconstitutional hiring mandates * Trenton, New Jersey; April 30, 2026: A New Jersey construction company filed a lawsuit today challenging state laws that force contractors to hire workers by race and sex and compel them to associate with unions as a condition of working on public projects. Earle Asphalt Company alleg  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * New Policy Advises U.S. Judges to Disclose Event Donors * U.S. Supreme Court justices and federal judges on lower courts may need to disclose contributions from law firms, bar associations and former clients to fund receptions or celebrations in their honor under newly adopted ethics guidance. Reuters reports that the new requirements, which took effect last mont  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * New Student Loan Repayment Rules Mean Higher Bills and More Time in Debt for Lowest Income Borrowers * April 30, 2026 -Press Release On a Positive Note, Rules Ease Pathway for Borrowers To Get Out of Default WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced new final rules that will make sweeping changes to the federal student loan program by imposing new l  more

NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * On the Second Indictment of James Comey * New York City Bar Association Statement The New York City Bar Association (the "City Bar") is deeply troubled by the new indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. [1] As the City Bar warned during the previous prosecution of Mr. Comey, weaponization of the Justice Department to exact retribution against the President's perceiv  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Once Again, Kilpatrick Attorneys Recognized as 2026 IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders Kilpatrick announced today that partners Charles Gray, Renae Wainwright, and Roger Wylie were once again recognized on the annual 2026 IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders. Since its inception the IAM Strategy 300 has showcased the top experts in the IP world. It is the only resource   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Letitia James Owes New Yorkers Answers on Her Tax Returns Today, the Republican Attorneys General Association called on New York Attorney General Letitia James to release her tax returns after she declined to do so and refused to provide a clear explanation. According to the New York Post, James declined to explain why she will not release her returns, saying her staff would m  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Save 15% on Lexis+ AI: A New Exclusive Benefit for NJSBA Members * NJSBA members have access to an exclusive resource page designed to support all their AI needs. This dedicated hub provides an easy sign-in for current Lexis+ AI subscribers and a comprehensive suite of AI materials, including thought leadership articles, video content and both live and ar  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 1 (TNSrep) -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Sean Seelinger Co-Authors Report on Navigating the Global Sanctions Landscape Litigation & enforcement partner and co-leader of R&G Insights Lab Sean Seelinger co-authored a recent report published by Control Risks. In the report, Navigating the Global Sanctions Landscape 2026 (https://www.controlrisks.com/campaigns/sanctions-report), Sean examines key sanctions considerations in cross-border  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * State Sales Tax Refunds Available for Storm Victims * The Tennessee Department of Revenue has announced that winter storm survivors who receive individual assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), also may be eligible for a state tax refund on certain items purchased to replace or repair damaged property. The Natural Disaster Sales Tax Refund  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Steptoe Attorneys Named to 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll Steptoe LLP is pleased to announce that 91 of the firm's attorneys have been listed on the Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll. Additionally, 61 of those attorneys are listed on the High Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes the contributions of DC Bar members and others authorized to perform pro bono legal work who completed 50 hours or more of pro bono se  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Steptoe Secures Early Win in Texas Business Court (Houston) - Steptoe partner Jarod Stewart and associate Brent Hanson obtained a significant early litigation victory when the Texas Business Court dismissed fiduciary duty claims against the firm's clients. In a 14-page opinion dated April 23, 2026, Judge Melissa Andrews of the Business Court's Third Division held that "under the facts pleaded by Plaintiffs, (  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Supreme Court to Hear May Oral Arguments in Knoxville * The Tennessee Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for its May docket in Knoxville on May 6. The proceedings will take place at the Tennessee Supreme Court building and be livestreamed on the court's YouTube page. The court will hear two cases -Timothy Allen Curtis and Tammy Curtis Webb, as next of kin of V  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Climbs to No. 61 on 2026 Am Law 100 * Taft, one of the country's fastest-growing law firms, has been ranked No. 61 on the 2026 Am Law 100 as reported by The American Lawyer. The Am Law 100 is one of the legal industry's most prestigious rankings, evaluating firms based on financial performance, including gross revenue and profitability. Recognized as one of the "biggest move  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * TBA Files Comments on Potential Regulatory Reform * The TBA today filed comments with the Tennessee Supreme Court on potential regulatory reform of the state's legal profession. The comments respond to the court's call for feedback on seven potential regulatory reforms to increase access to legal representation while also ensuring the competency of attorneys and s  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws * Did you ever think that AI, as a new technology, is barely regulated in the U.S.? Think again! Below, we catalog certain state laws regulating the development and use of AI systems and technologies, passed between 2019-2026. This list focuses on legislative initiatives that are currently in effect, or are expected to take effect soon, that impa  more

NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Transgender Idahoans Challenge Criminal Restroom Ban in New Federal Lawsuit * BOISE, Idaho - Six transgender residents of Idaho have filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging H.B. 752, a new state law prohibiting them from using sex-  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Washington County Lawyer Reinstated * The Tennessee Supreme Court issued an order on April 30 directing that Washington County attorney Jeffrey Dennis Johnson will be reinstated to the active practice of law on May 1. Johnson was suspended by the court for two years on April 1, with 30 days to be served on active suspension and the remainder on probation subject t  more