| Tipoffs: Law/Legal Newsletter for Saturday May 02, 2026 ( 55 items ) |
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14 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Named to 2026 D Magazine 'Best Lawyers in Dallas' List
MIAMI, Florida, May 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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14 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Named to 2026 D Magazine 'Best Lawyers in Dallas' List
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DALLAS - May 1, 2026 - Fourteen shareholders from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Dallas office were named to D Magazine 's 2026 "Best Lawyers in Dallas" list, a peer-driven recognition that highlights the city's legal talent.
Greenberg Traurig Dallas shareholders select
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3 Drivers Sue THP Over Alleged Wrongful DUI Arrests
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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3 Drivers Sue THP Over Alleged Wrongful DUI Arrests
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On Wednesday, three individual plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) and the troopers who falsely arrested them for driving under the influence on the highways surrounding Nashville during the summer of 2025. In the complaint, each plaintiff offered a detailed account of their inter
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ACLJ Files Reply Brief to Supreme Court in Landmark Case Representing Professor Dershowitz Against CNN Over Defamation Involving Legal Defense of President Trump
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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ACLJ Files Reply Brief to Supreme Court in Landmark Case Representing Professor Dershowitz Against CNN Over Defamation Involving Legal Defense of President Trump
By Jay Sekulow and Jordan Sekulow
When mainstream media outlets can falsely vilify, smear, and attack public figures with impunity, there is a fundamental problem in the law.
That's exactly what's at stake in our case representing Harvard
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ACLJ Represents Student Targeted for Supporting Israeli Classmates on Ivy League Campus
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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ACLJ Represents Student Targeted for Supporting Israeli Classmates on Ivy League Campus
By Jordan Sekulow
The ACLJ is now representing a student at one of America's most prominent Ivy League universities - an institution that has faced significant national scrutiny in recent years for its troubling record on antisemitism. Our client is facing formal disciplinary proceedings after speaking out in res
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ACLU of Nevada Files Petition Seeking Full Nevada Supreme Court Review of Decision Allowing Government to Withhold Investigative Records From Public
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 28 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada issued the following news release:
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ACLU of Nevada files petition seeking full Nevada Supreme Court review of decision allowing government to withhold investigative records from public
The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada has filed a petition asking the full Nevada Supreme Court to reconsider a recent decision made by a smaller panel of three justices that allows the Clark County School District to withho
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Amended Missouri New Voices Bill 'Antithetical' to First Amendment
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 2 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news:
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Amended Missouri New Voices bill 'antithetical' to First Amendment
By Myesha Phukan
A promising start to the legislative session has turned sour for student press freedom advocates in Missouri.
HB 2918, a New Voices bill aimed at curbing arbitrary censorship of the state's student journalists, was amended in March to include language that likely would lead to the opposite result. The amended bill aw
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American Center for Law and Justice: DOJ Report Confirms Biden Admin Targeted Christians
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSrep) -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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DOJ Report Confirms Biden Admin Targeted Christians
By Logan Sekulow
The Department of Justice just released a bombshell report proving what the ACLJ has been sounding the alarm on for years: The Biden Administration was weaponizing the government against Christians. Further, the report highlights numerous ACLJ cases that we won while defending religious liberty.
According to the official
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Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund: Victory for Yemeni Immigrants as Court Blocks Trump Termination of Temporary Protected Status
NEW YORK, May 2 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on May 1, 2026:
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Victory for Yemeni immigrants as court blocks Trump termination of Temporary Protected Status
TPS for Yemen will remain while lawsuit challenging termination proceeds, protecting thousands at risk of deportation into extreme danger
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A federal court today issued an emergency order preventing the Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
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Associate Olivia Wint Named a Rising Star at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2026
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Associate Olivia Wint Named a Rising Star at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2026
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BCLP is proud to announce that associate Olivia Wint has been awarded Rising Star - International Law Firm at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2026. Olivia is recognized for her role in shaping an inclusive and forward-looking legal profession, through her work with the L
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Capitol Report: Trafficking and Human Rights Concerns at Forefront of World Cup-Related Legislation
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release:
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Capitol Report: Trafficking and Human Rights Concerns at Forefront of World Cup-Related Legislation
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This week's Capitol Report covers the New Jersey Legislature's efforts to combat sex and labor exploitation through a series of bills ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June. Read the full report here.
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Center for Constitutional Rights: Victory for Yemeni Immigrants as Court Blocks Trump Termination of Temporary Protected Status
NEW YORK, May 2 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release on May 1, 2026:
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Victory for Yemeni Immigrants as Court Blocks Trump Termination of Temporary Protected Status
TPS for Yemen will remain while lawsuit challenging termination proceeds, protecting thousands at risk of deportation into extreme danger
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A federal court today issued an emergency order preventing the Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, gran
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Civil Rights Groups File Emergency Challenge to Louisiana Governor's Attempt to Suspend Election Already Underway
NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news:
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Civil Rights Groups File Emergency Challenge to Louisiana Governor's Attempt to Suspend Election Already Underway
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BATON ROUGE, La. -Today, a group of individual voters and of voting rights organizations filed an emergency motion to block Governor Jeff Landry and Secretary of State Nancy Landry's suspension of the state's congressional primary election after voting has alre
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Civil Rights Groups File Emergency Challenge to Louisiana Governor's Attempt to Suspend Election Already Underway[
NEW YORK, May 1 [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:
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Civil Rights Groups File Emergency Challenge to Louisiana Governor's Attempt to Suspend Election Already Underway[
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BATON ROUGE, La. -Today, a group of individual voters and of voting rights organizations filed an emergency motion to bloc
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Cooley Signs Lease for New State Of The Art Redwood City Office
PALO ALTO, California, April 28 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Cooley Signs Lease for New State of the Art Redwood City Office
Cooley has signed a lease to relocate its Palo Alto office to Redwood City, in the heart of Silicon Valley, with an expected move-in date in early 2030. The firm's new high tech workspace will encompass 145,000 square feet across the top four floors of a premier, custom built office building at 1900 Broadway.
"This new space marks an
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Debevoise Wins Business and Human Rights Category at Legal 500 UK ESG Awards
NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Debevoise Wins Business and Human Rights Category at Legal 500 UK ESG Awards
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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has won the "Best Law Firm Advisory Team: Business and Human Rights" category at the Legal 500 UK ESG Awards.
The team's work in a number of areas was praised by the judges. Highlights include representing OUTBermuda in European Court of Human Rights proceedings concerning LGB
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Deutsche Telekom Seeks Enforcement of $156M Arbitral Award Against India
NEW YORK, May 1 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Deutsche Telekom Seeks Enforcement of $156M Arbitral Award Against India
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* Hughes Hubbard represented Deutsche Telekom in urging the DC Circuit to enforce a $156 million arbitral award.
* A brief argued that India should be precluded from relitigating its sovereign immunity from suit, which was already decided by the DC Circuit.
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Hughes Hubbard represented Deutsche Telekom in urging the U
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Duane Morris Publishes the Transportation, Automotive, and Logistics Class Action Review - 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 28 (TNSrep) -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Duane Morris LLP Publishes the Transportation, Automotive, and Logistics Class Action Review - 2026
CHICAGO--Duane Morris is pleased to announce the publication of its new industry-focused eBook, the Transportation, Automotive, and Logistics Class Action Review - 2026, a first-of-its-kind publication dedicated to analyzing class action litigation trends in the industry. The Tran
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Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath Issues Commentary: EPA Updates Interim Guidance on PFAS Destruction and Disposal -- Prioritizes Technologies With Lower Release Potential
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 2 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 1, 2026, by partners Bonnie Allyn Barnett and associates Amy L. Waite, Emma N. LaFrance and Amani B. Khoury:
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EPA Updates Interim Guidance on PFAS Destruction and Disposal -- Prioritizes Technologies with Lower Release Potential
Highlighting Underground Injection, Hazardous Waste Landfills, and Thermal Treatment
At a Glance
* The EPA released its 2026 update to the Inter
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Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath Issues Commentary: OpenAI Trial, Colorado Litigation, and Other AI Developments
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 2 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 1, 2026, by counsel William A. Wright, associates Allyson Lisbeth Chavez and Mason S. Medeiros and partners Scott M. Kosnoff, Sara K. Manske and Reeya Thakrar:
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OpenAI Trial, Colorado Litigation, and Other AI Developments
Artificial Intelligence Briefing
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This month's briefing covers the Musk v. OpenAI trial, as well as litigation by Musk's xAI and the US DOJ challengin
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Federal Appeals Court Orders Nationwide Restrictions on Common Medication for Abortion and Miscarriage Care
NEW YORK, May 1 [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:
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Federal Appeals Court Orders Nationwide Restrictions on Common Medication for Abortion and Miscarriage Care
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NEW ORLEANS -A federal appeals court today ordered a severe nationwide restriction on mifepristone, a safe and effective medicati
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Colorado's Impending AI Law Thrown Into More Doubt By Court Ruling: What Will Happen Before June 30 Effective Date?
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 1, 2026:
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Colorado's Impending AI Law Thrown Into More Doubt By Court Ruling: What Will Happen Before June 30 Effective Date?
A federal court just ordered Colorado not to enforce the impending AI law set to take effect on June 30 that otherwise would have upended the way employers use AI in the workplace. The April 27 ruling is just the latest roadblock that the long-delayed law has faced, coming
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Employer Checklist for May 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 1, 2026:
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Employer Checklist for May 2026
Here are the top 10 workplace compliance items you should tackle in May 2026, based on the latest labor and employment law updates:
Equip yourself to respond to employee crises. Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, it's a good time to train your managers and HR department on how to respond to serious and sensitive situations in the workplace. These
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Foley Hoag Named a Best Law Firm to Work For by U.S. News and World Report
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 2 (TNSrep) -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Foley Hoag Named a Best Law Firm to Work For by U.S. News and World Report
Foley Hoag has again been named to U.S. News and World Report's Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms list. This list is compiled based on the quality of pay and benefits, work-life balance, job stability, physical and psychological comfort, belongingness, and opportunities for professional development.
To calculate the l
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Frantz Ward's Environmental Practice Group Featured in Crain's Cleveland Business, Cleveland Jewish News, and REJournals
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 2 (TNSjou) -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Frantz Ward's Environmental Practice Group Featured in Crain's Cleveland Business, Cleveland Jewish News, and REJournals
Frantz Ward's new Environmental Law Practice Group was recently featured in Crain's Cleveland Business, with additional coverage from Cleveland Jewish News and REJournals.
The Crain's article highlights the addition of Partners Michael R. Blumenthal and David B. Waxman, who joined
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Gibson Dunn Is #1 Legal Adviser, by Volume, for Power Sector M&A in Q1 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, May 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Is #1 Legal Adviser, by Volume, for Power Sector M&A in Q1 2026
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Gibson Dunn was the top legal adviser, by volume, for power sector M&A in the first quarter of 2026, according to GlobalData's Financial Deals Database. Our firm was also the only adviser with double-digit deal volume in the quarter.
Gibson Dunn is one of the leading law firms in the
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Greenberg Traurig's Jacqueline Tambone deGrandpre Moderates BBA's Annual Superior Court Bench Meets Bar
MIAMI, Florida, May 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Jacqueline Tambone deGrandpre Moderates BBA's Annual Superior Court Bench Meets Bar
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BOSTON - May 1, 2026 - Jacqueline Tambone deGrandpre, a Litigation shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Boston office, and co-chair of the Boston Bar Association (BBA)'s Insurance and Torts Litigation Committee, will moderate the annual Superior Co
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Greenberg Traurig's Michelle Kim Receives Pro Bono Excellence Award
MIAMI, Florida, May 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Michelle Kim Receives Pro Bono Excellence Award
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CHICAGO - May 1, 2026 - Michelle M. Kim, an associate in Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Chicago office, received the "Excellence in Pro Bono" award from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, in conjunction with the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, at the 24th Annual Aw
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Haynes Boone Fund Finance Report Estimates Market Size at $1.25-$1.75 Trillion as Industry Continues Rapid Expansion
DALLAS, Texas, April 27 (TNSrpt) -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Haynes Boone Fund Finance Report Estimates Market Size at $1.25-$1.75 Trillion as Industry Continues Rapid Expansion
Haynes Boone has released its 2026 Fund Finance Annual Report, offering new insight into the size of the fund finance market, with more than half of respondents estimating it at between $1.25-$1.75 trillion and an additional 16 percent placing it even higher. The findings
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Haynes Boone Ranked in Chambers Associate and Vault for Satisfaction, Inclusion and Career Development
DALLAS, Texas, April 29 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Haynes Boone Ranked in Chambers Associate and Vault for Satisfaction, Inclusion and Career Development
Haynes Boone has earned national recognition for its people first culture and commitment to associate development, securing placements in both the 2026 Chambers Associate Satisfaction Survey and the 2026-2027 Vault 100.
In the 2026 Chambers Associate results, the firm was named a Strong Perform
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Holding Our Representatives Accountable: ACLU Scorecard and Delaware's Delegation
WILMINGTON, Delaware, May 2 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware issued the following statement on May 1, 2026:
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Holding Our Representatives Accountable: ACLU Scorecard and Delaware's Delegation
Have you ever wondered how Delaware's members of Congress are voting on the rights that matter most?
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At the ACLU of Delaware, we believe elected officials should be accountable to the people they serve and that includes how they vote on national issues that will inevitably impact
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Hughes Hubbard Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
NEW YORK, May 1 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Hughes Hubbard Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
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* Eight lawyers named to the 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll.
* Recognition reflects the firm's continued commitment to access to justice in Washington, D.C.
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Eight Hughes Hubbard lawyers have been named to the 2025 DC Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, which recognizes attorneys who dedicated significant time to pro bono se
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Hunton Ranks Among Top Advisors in Q1 2026 Bankruptcy and Restructuring League Tables
DALLAS, Texas, April 27 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Hunton Ranks Among Top Advisors in Q1 2026 Bankruptcy and Restructuring League Tables
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP was recognized by The Deal in its Q1 2026 global restructuring and bankruptcy league tables as among the most active law firms advising distressed companies in out-of-court restructurings and bankruptcies.
Notably, The Deal ranked Hunton in the following areas:
* #9 - Counsel to Distressed
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Jarret Erickson named 2026 "Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyer" by T&W
NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Jarret Erickson named 2026 "Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyer" by T&W
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Davis Polk counsel Jarret Erickson has been named an "Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyer" by Turnarounds & Workouts. The list recognizes the most accomplished corporate restructuring lawyers under the age of 40.
Jarret was recognized for his work on matters involving companies such as Azul, SEKO, S
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Jeff Wakolbinger discusses IP enforcement with Law360
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Jeff Wakolbinger discusses IP enforcement with Law360
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Jeff Wakolbinger, a partner in BCLP's Intellectual Property and Technology Disputes practice, recently spoke with Law360 about IP enforcement and trademark claims in an article about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit against a podcast critical of the
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Joel Maser Named 'Gerald T. Hart Outstanding Tax Attorney of the Year' by The Florida Bar
MIAMI, Florida, May 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Joel Maser Named 'Gerald T. Hart Outstanding Tax Attorney of the Year' by The Florida Bar
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - May 1 2026 - Joel D. Maser, a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig, P.A. 's Fort Lauderdale office, was honored with the "Gerald T. Hart Outstanding Tax Attorney of the Year Award" by The Florida Bar Tax Section.
According to the organization, recipients are s
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Judicial Watch Victory: Court Rejects D.C. Bid to Hide January 6 Bodycam Footage
WASHINGTON, May 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release:
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Judicial Watch Victory: Court Rejects D.C. Bid to Hide January 6 Bodycam Footage
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(Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today that a Washington, D.C. court ruled that Washington D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) cannot broadly blur and censor body-worn camera (BWC) footage from January 6, 2021. The MPD had previously claimed that such redactions were necessary to protect person
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KBA Celebrates Law Day, Presents 2026 Law & Liberty Award
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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KBA Celebrates Law Day, Presents 2026 Law & Liberty Award
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Today is Law Day ! During its celebration earlier this week, the Knoxville Bar Association (KBA) presented the 2026 Law & Liberty Award to Caitlin A. Torney. Torney, director of career services and alumni relations at Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law, previously served as pro bono coordinator
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Legislative Updates Podcast Covers Adjournment, Upcoming Elections, More
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Legislative Updates Podcast Covers Adjournment, Upcoming Elections, More
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This week brings the final installment of the Legislative Updates podcast for the regular session of the 114th Tennessee General Assembly. TBA lobbyists and attorneys Berkley Schwarz of Pier Strategies LLC and Brad Lampley and Ashley Harbin of Adams & Reese discuss the 2026 legislative session
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Leor Landa and Sijia Cai discuss equity and credit secondaries with PDI
NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Leor Landa and Sijia Cai discuss equity and credit secondaries with PDI
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Davis Polk partner and Investment Management practice head Leor Landa and partner Sijia Cai were featured in Private Debt Investor discussing the difference between equity and credit secondaries funds and the current state of the market.
When asked about how the private credit secondaries market has evolv
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Longtime Shelby County Judge Dies at 92
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Longtime Shelby County Judge Dies at 92
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Former Judge Bernard "Bernie" Weinman died April 20 at age 92. He earned his law degree from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 1961 and, after five years in practice, was appointed by Mayor William B. Ingram as a judge of the Memphis City Courts, becoming the youngest and first Jewish judge on the
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MALDEF TAKES STEP TOWARD CIVIL RIGHTS LAWSUIT ON BEHALF OF THREE U.S. CITIZEN SIBLINGS DETAINED BY ICE
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release:
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MALDEF TAKES STEP TOWARD CIVIL RIGHTS LAWSUIT ON BEHALF OF THREE U.S. CITIZEN SIBLINGS DETAINED BY ICE
BROWNSVILLE, TX -- A Latino civil rights organization is taking a first step toward a civil lawsuit and asking the federal government to pay damages of $2.5 million each to three United States citizens who were allegedly assaulted, unlawfully arrested, and detained by federal i
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McDermott scales restructuring platform with addition of Lindsay Barca
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McDermott scales restructuring platform with addition of Lindsay Barca
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Restructuring partner Lindsay Barca is joining McDermott Will & Schulte, strengthening the firm's distressed practice as private equity sponsors face mounting portfolio company refinancings. Her arrival follows partner Gregg Galardi 's recent hire and signals the firm's positioning for comp
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NCOIL Concludes Successful Spring Meeting in Louisville
BELMAR, New Jersey, April 28 -- The National Conference of Insurance Legislators issued the following news release:
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NCOIL Concludes Successful Spring Meeting in Louisville
New Model Laws and Resolutions Adopted; Strong Attendance Continues; Timely Policy Discussions Held
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The National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) concluded a highly successful 2026 Spring National Meeting (Meeting) from April 16th - 19th in Louisville, KY. In what was the first of the organization's three
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Need CLE Credits? Try On-Demand with NJICLE
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release:
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Need CLE Credits? Try On-Demand with NJICLE
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Check out the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education's on-demand library to stream award-winning CLE programs, available 24/7 worldwide. Learn more here.
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Quarles Named to U.S. News & World Report "Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms" List
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 28 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Quarles Named to U.S. News & World Report "Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms" List
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP has been included on U.S. News & World Report's list of "The Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms."
U.S. News & World Report evaluates how various firms best meet the needs and expectations of their employees compared with their peers. The list considers th
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Race for rare earth minerals propels niche Big Law practices
NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Race for rare earth minerals propels niche Big Law practices
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In an interview with Bloomberg Law, White & Case's Global Head of Mining & Metals Rebecca Campbell and partner Jason Rocha highlight how Big Law firms are actively expanding to meet a sharp increase in US critical minerals and rare earths work, even as client demand is outpacing the current supply of lawyers with deep
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Ropes and Gray: In Reuters Article, Emily Oldshue Discussed Factors Driving Fast Pace of Life Sciences Dealmaking
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 2 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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In Reuters Article, Emily Oldshue Discussed Factors Driving Fast Pace of Life Sciences Dealmaking
In a Reuters newswire article, mergers & acquisitions partner Emily Oldshue discussed the factors driving the rapid pace of 2026 life sciences acquisitions by large drugmakers to boost their pipelines ahead of upcoming patent losses.
The article said that biotechnology mergers & acquisitions in the first
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Ryan Udell Named Finalist for Most-Effective Dealmakers Award
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Ryan Udell Named Finalist for Most-Effective Dealmakers Award
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Ballard Spahr Corporate Partner and Life Sciences Industry Team Co-Leader Ryan J. Udell has been named as a finalist for The Legal Intelligencer' s 2026 Most-Effective Dealmakers Award.
The Most-Effective Dealmakers honor is part of The Legal Intelligencer 's annual Pennsylvania Legal Awards and rec
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State Bar Releases 2025 Digital Annual Report
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 2 (TNSrep) -- The State Bar of California issued the following news on April 30, 2026:
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State Bar Releases 2025 Digital Annual Report
The State Bar published its 2025 Digital Annual Report today, outlining a year defined by operational resilience, major system challenges and improvements, and investments in public protection and access to justice. The report highlights the agency's response to the issues impacting the February 2025 California Bar Exam, the
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Taft Partner Butler Secures Entitlements for $104M Industrial Campus in Back of the Yards
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Taft Partner Butler Secures Entitlements for $104M Industrial Campus in Back of the Yards
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Taft partner Liz Butler is proud to have served as legal counsel to Brookfield Properties in connection with Western Works, a $104 million industrial campus development on Chicago's South Side. The project, located at 4435 S. Western Blvd. in the historic Back of the Yards neighborhood, will de
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Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Barbara Sicalides Appointed Global Chair of Lex Mundi Antitrust, Competition and Trade Practice Group
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Barbara Sicalides Appointed Global Chair of Lex Mundi Antitrust, Competition and Trade Practice Group
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PHILADELPHIA - Troutman Pepper Locke partner Barbara Sicalides has been appointed global chair of the Antitrust, Competition and Trade Practice Group at Lex Mundi, one of the world's leading networks of independent law firms.
As global cha
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U.S. News & World Report Names Hunton a 2026 Best Companies to Work For: Law Firm
DALLAS, Texas, April 29 (TNSrep) -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news:
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U.S. News & World Report Names Hunton a 2026 Best Companies to Work For: Law Firm
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that it was recognized among the 2026 Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report. The publication assesses and identifies its list of "best" firms based on employee perceptions of six metrics: quality of pay and benefits, work-life balance a
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U.S. News & World Report Names Husch Blackwell in 2026 Best Companies to Work For List
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 29 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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U.S. News & World Report Names Husch Blackwell in 2026 Best Companies to Work For List
National law firm Husch Blackwell has been named in the U.S. News & World Report's list of the Best Company to Work For: Law Firms edition. Husch Blackwell is one of 341 law firms nationwide to earn the Best Companies to Work for distinction.
The Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms, a sublist of U.S.
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WilmerHale Attorneys Named to 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- WilmerHale, a law firm, issued the following news:
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WilmerHale Attorneys Named to 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
More than 175 WilmerHale attorneys have been named to the District of Columbia Courts' fifteenth annual Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, which recognizes the contributions of members of the DC Bar who performed at least 50 hours of pro bono service in the prior calendar year.
Of the WilmerHale honorees who made the list, 125 of them received an additiona
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Workers' Comp Appeals Board to Hear 3 Cases in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Workers' Comp Appeals Board to Hear 3 Cases in Nashville
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The Tennessee Workers' Compensation Appeals Board will hear oral arguments in three cases in Nashville on June 9. The cases include Howell v. 501K Recycling, involving a dispute over additional medical treatment for an alleged work-related aggravation of a preexisting condition; Torres Atunez v. MG Dyess Inc.
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