PHOENIX, Arizona, May 8 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * ACLU of Arizona Reacts to the Passage of Phoenix Ordinance G-7514 Phoenix City Council passed Ordinance G-7514, cutting off vital food and medical care for Phoenix's most vulnerable. * Phoenix City Council passed Ordinance G-7514 yesterday -- replacing the widely criticized G-7467 Ordinance passed in December. The latest measure now requires healthcare providers  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release: * * * ACLU of Florida Sues Key West for Violating Residents' Right to Protest the Removal of Duval Street's Rainbow Crosswalks KEY WEST, FL - A Key West couple filed a federal lawsuit today against the City of Key West for selectively enforcing regulations against residents who painted fence pickets in rainbow colors to protest the city's removal of its Duval Street   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 8 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * ACLU of Indiana Sues Attorney General Investigator Over Threat to Prosecute Man for Protected Political Speech Monroe County resident was warned he could be indicted after posting "86" on elected officials' Facebook pages * The ACLU of Indiana filed a federal lawsuit today on behalf of Monroe County resident Lee Lawmaster after an investigator from the Indian  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Conservatives Are Beating Newsom at His Own Game By Logan Sekulow Democrats thought they had the upper hand in the redistricting fight - pouring millions into Virginia and with Gavin Newsom leading the charge in California. But now the landscape has perhaps shifted. Legal setbacks, such as the recent Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana, are mounting, making the battle for control of Congress far more  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Morgan Lewis in 2026 Asia-Pacific Guide BEIJING, SHANGHAI, HONG KONG, SINGAPORE, TOKYO: Four Morgan Lewis partners and 13 practices were honored by Benchmark Litigation in the 2026 edition of its Asia-Pacific legal rankings guide. Lawyer Rankings * Bingna Guo: Top 100 Women in Litigation; Litigation Star | White Collar Crime | Asia-  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * BRANDEIS CENTER CALLS ON DOJ TO INVESTIGATE GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY FOR VIOLATING FOREIGN AGENTS REGISTRATION ACT OVER SECRET QATAR-LINKED DEAL Letter to Acting Attorney General Blanche Demands FARA Inquiry After Contract Revealed Georgetown Was Required to Consult Qatar Government on Conference Speakers and Themes at Washington, D.C. Events * The Louis D. Brandeis Center for   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Broad Coalition Urges Congress to Oppose Unaffordable 100%+ APR Bank Loans * Groups Urge Lawmakers to Reject Enova and OppFi's National Bank Applications and to Support State and Federal Interest Rate Limits WASHINGTON - Today, over 100 consumer, civil rights, and community organizations sent a letter urging members of Congress to stop predatory bank loans by opposing the unp  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * California homeowners sue Coastal Commission over unconstitutional permit conditions Dana Point, California: Today, a Californian couple filed a federal lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission for refusing to allow them to rebuild their aging home -unless they waive their right to protect it against damage and agree to demolish it as soon as any government age  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Commission Refers 26th Judicial Court Vacancy to Governor * The Trial Court Vacancy Commission sent one application to the governor to fill a vacancy in the 26th Judicial District Chancery Court, which covers Chester, Henderson and Madison counties. The commission began accepting applications for the vacancy April 21. After the May 6 deadline, only one candidate -J  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Constangy Recognized in BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Listers 2026 Report * Constangy is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Listers 2026 report, an annual ranking highlighting law firms that provide standout associate experiences and workplace satisfaction. The report is based on feedback from m  more

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Court Extends Pause on Termination of TPS for Somalia Pending U.S. Supreme Court Decision * (Boston, M.A.)-On Friday, May 1, a federal judge in Massachusetts extended the pause of the effective termination date of Somalia's Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The order ensures Somali TPS holders maintain their status until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a ruling concerning TPS   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dentons Hong Kong achieves six rankings in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2026 Dentons Hong Kong has been recognised in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific, earning rankings across six practice areas and reinforcing its position as a go-to firm for complex disputes work. The Firm is ranked in: * Commercial and transactions (International firms) * Construction * Insolvency (International firms)   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 8 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dinsmore Named BTI Associate Satisfaction A Lister Associates enjoy working at Dinsmore, according to a new survey by BTI Consulting Group. The Firm earned a place on BTI's Associate Satisfaction A Listers 2026 list, reflecting the overwhelmingly positive feedback from associates across the Firm's national footprint. Associates surveyed by BTI identified Dinsmore as a Leader in the activities   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris LLP Sponsors the Philly Phlotilla Registration now open for event celebrating America 250 * Duane Morris LLP is a sponsor of the Philly Phlotilla. Schuylkill River Greenways, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people and communities to the Schuylkill River, created the paddling event that will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America with   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Elizabeth Todd Named One of the Twenty Most Influential Private Equity Lawyers by Private Equity News Private equity partner and co-lead of the firm's European private equity transactions group, Elizabeth Todd, has been named to Private Equity News' 2026 "Twenty Most Influential Private Equity Lawyers" list. This annual list recognizes the top legal minds in the buyout sector. In her profile articl  more

ORLANDO, Florida, May 8 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Environmental Real Estate Attorney Anna H. Long Publishes Article Addressing Federal Court Decision Which Impacts Florida Wetlands Dean Mead Environmental Real Estate attorney Anna H. Long has published "Federal Ruling Ripples Florida's Wetlands Permitting Program", an article addressing the impact of a Federal court decision related to the Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 program. The court's decisio  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Execution Protocol Challenge Transferred to State Supreme Court * On Wednesday, Chancellor I'Ashea Myles transferred Christa Pike's legal challenge to Tennessee's revised lethal injection protocol from Davidson County Chancery Court to the Tennessee Supreme Court, according to the Nashville Banner newsletter. Pike, the only woman currently on death row in the state,   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Farach to Speak on Current Issues and Emerging Trends in Florida Real Estate Law at the 12th Judicial Circuit Bench Bar Conference * Taft West Palm Beach partner Manny Farach is speaking on the panel "Real Property in Motion: Current Issues and Emerging Trends in Florida Real Estate Law" at the 12 th Judicial Circuit Bench Bar Conference on May 8 in Longboat Key, Florida. During the   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 8 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 7, 2026: * * * Blake Lively Litigation Highlights Workplace Compliance Risks for Entertainment and Media Employers: 7 Practical Tips Recent Hollywood headlines highlight the need for entertainment and media industry employers to implement clear, consistent workplace policies for both performers and staff. In the high-profile litigation between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, a court recently dismissed  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 8 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 7, 2026: * * * New Jersey Finalizes Rules for Controversial ABC Classification Test: Businesses with Independent Contractors Should Act Now New Jersey businesses should get ready for new regulations on classifying workers as independent contractors under the state's ABC test. The rules aim to provide clarity, protection for legitimate independent contractors, and transparent enforcement guidelines for  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Adds Seasoned Finance and Restructuring Shareholder Gerard C. Martin in Chicago CHICAGO - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added secured finance attorney Gerard C. Martin to its Chicago office as a shareholder in the firm's Restructuring & Special Situations Practice. He joins the firm from Reed Smith LLP.  Martin brings deep experience across  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Expands Global Hospitality Practice with Strategic Hires in Phoenix and Mexico Carlos A. Sugich joins as co-chair of the Americas Hospitality Group  NEW YORK - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has strengthened its market-leading Real Estate and Hospitality practices with the addition of two seasoned cross-border attorneys focused on hospitality, r  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Hausfeld, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hausfeld and Freedom Now file UN Petition on behalf of Kyrgyzstani activist On May 4, 2026, Freedom Now and Hausfeld LLP filed a petition with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention on behalf of Kyrgyzstani activist Tilekmat Kudaibergen uulu, alleging that his rendition from the United Arab Emirates to Kyrgyzstan and subsequent detention violate international human rights protections. The petition ar  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hiler and Pilcher Author Article in The Indiana Lawyer * Taft attorneys Ryan Hiler and Jessamine Pilcher authored an article titled "Patent Versus Trade Secret Decision Hinges on Key Factors," published by The Indiana Lawyer on March 27. The article explores key considerations for companies deciding whether to patent an invention or protect it as a trade secret. To read this article  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 8 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 7, 2026, by partner Eric M. Fish: * * * FSMB Sharpens Regulator Focus on Corporate Influence and Oversight of Clinical Decision Making: What Physicians, MSOs, and Investors Need to Know On May 2, 2026, the Federation of State Medical Boards ("FSMB") approved the Report and Recommendations of the Workgroup on the Oversight of Clinical Decision Making ("The FSMB Report"). The FSMB Rep  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Human rights groups petition UN on behalf of five detained Thai protesters, including activists Aekachai Hongkangwan, Francis Boonkueanun Paothong, and Suranat Panprasert Earlier today, the Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center, Thai Lawyers for Human Rights, and the Columbia Law School Human Rights Institute submitted a petition to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Det  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jeremy Paner Analyzes Realities for International Companies Exploring Business in Venezuela Highlights * OFAC has issued a series of general licenses allowing established U.S. entities to transact, to some extent, with Venezuela's state-owned oil and gas company. * According to Paner, companies could face deeply entrenched corruption and questionable legal guarantees in Venezuela. * Jeremy Paner discu  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Jim Deeken Authors Law360 Article on Private Credit Regulation Law360 has published an article titled, "Financial Meltdown Fears Don't Warrant Private Credit Regs," authored by Akin investment management partner Jim Deeken. The article examines concerns that the growth of the private credit market could pose systemic risks similar to those seen during the 2008 financial crisis. Jim argues that such compar  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Sues Homeland Security for Records on New Jersey ICE Facility Breach by Newark Mayor, Three Democratic Congress Members Judicial Watch announced today that it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security seeking audio and video recordings, as well as inter-agency communications, related to a May 9, 2025, breach of the Delaney H  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Sues National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for Communications Between FOIA Officer and Top Officials * (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit for all email communications between National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) FOIA Officer Margaret Moore and top NIAID officials, includin  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Knox County Schools Appeals Ruling in Special Education Case * Knox County Schools is appealing a ruling that found the district violated the rights of a middle school student with autism under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), according to the Knox News. The dispute centers on whether the student should remain at Farragut Middle School  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- The Legal Action Center issued the following statement on May 7, 2026: * * * LAC's Response to ONDCP's National Drug Control Strategy While the Legal Action Center (LAC) supports the Administration's focus on addressing the ongoing overdose crisis through evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery services in the newly released National Drug Control Strategy from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), there are numerous concerning components of the Stra  more

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Calls on HUD to Withdraw Proposal Allowing Work Requirements and Time Limits for Rental Assistance The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) today announced it submitted a public comment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), calling on the agency to withdraw proposed policy changes allowing public housing agencies and other housing providers to impose work req  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 8 -- The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland issued the following news: * * * Legal Aid announces 2026 "Partners in Justice" The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland is pleased to announce our 2026 "Partners in Justice." These local leaders serve as Legal Aid ambassadors to their law firms and corporate counsel departments. This year, 97 ambassadors are participating from 61 law firms and corporations across Northeast Ohio. Partners in Justice help promote Legal Aid's work to t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Liberty Justice Center Victorious in Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Section 122 Tariffs (NEW YORK, N.Y.)-Today the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in Burlap and Barrel, Inc. v. Trump, holding that the Trump administration's tariffs imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 are unlawful. The Liberty Justice Center welcomes the cour  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 8 (TNSrep) -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The Littler Annual Employer Survey 2026 Insights from more than 300 business leaders reveal how artificial intelligence, policy shifts and employment litigation risks are impacting U.S. workplaces * U.S. employers are bracing for new developments in workplace policy and regulation as technology-related risks - namely around AI and data privacy - take center stage. This comes as businesses adju  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Mathew Rosengart Named Among the 500 Most Influential People in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal for Fifth Consecutive Year LOS ANGELES - Mathew S. Rosengart, co-chair of the Media & Entertainment Litigation Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was again named to the Los Angeles Business Journal 's "LA500" list. According to the publication, t  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Max Karpel Authors Bloomberg Law Article on the Hedge Fund Start-Up Boom and Key Considerations for Hedge Fund Lawyers Bloomberg Law has published an article titled, "Lawyers for Emerging Hedge Fund Managers Need Deep Experience," authored by Akin investment management partner Max Karpel. The article examines the key capabilities lawyers need when advising hedge fund managers in current market conditions.   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 8 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Managing AI risks: Policies, privacy and practical safeguards your organization needs to know By Karen Bridges, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM In McDonald Hopkins' April webinar, "Managing AI Risk: Policies, Privacy, and Practical Safeguards," attorney Karen Bridges discussed how organizations can adopt AI while managing legal, operational, and reputational risk. As AI use accelerates, governance is lagging, leav  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 8 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news: * * * Mikaela Phillips Receives 2026 Young Lawyer of the Year Award The Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Section has named Mikaela Phillips, assistant solicitor general for the Virginia Office of the Attorney General, as the R. Edwin Burnette Jr. Young Lawyer of the Year. The award has been a harbinger of future success, with recipients going on to serve as VSB presidents, in the Office of the Attorney General, and  more

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * NYCLU On Gov. Hochul's Latest State Budget Announcement ALBANY - This morning, Governor Hochul held a press conference about her latest proposals for the FY 2027 state budget. Despite this announcement, there is no formal budget deal and legislators still have time to weigh in on key policies impacting New Yorkers' civil rights and liberties. In response, the New York Civil Liberti  more

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * NYCLU Premieres New Music Video 'Huddled Masses' by Shaina Taub Today, the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) and two-time Tony Winner and NYCLU Artist Ambassador Shaina Taub (Suffs, Ragtime ) released a newly-arranged single and music video for Taub's song "Huddled Masses." The NYCLU, Taub, and artists came together to record the new rendition to honor immigrant communities an  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Pacific Legal Foundation to continue Fifth Amendment lawsuit over Marilyn Monroe's former home Los Angeles, California: The owners of Marilyn Monroe's former home will continue their fight against the City of Los Angeles, after a federal court's decision to dismiss the case on May 6. In April, Pacific Legal Foundation joined the lawsuit over the City's decision to desig  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSrep) -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * PERE real estate roundtable: The challenge of unlocking Germany's potential At its recent Germany roundtable, PERE (Private Equity in Real Estate) magazine brought together leading investors and managers to discuss how to unlock the country's real estate potential. Rene Dubois, Munich Managing Partner at Dentons, was part of the conversation, along with senior representatives from Ardian, Nuveen Real Estate, P  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois issued the following news release: * * * Seventh Circuit Affirms Extension of Castanon Nava Consent Decree Holding ICE Accountable for Unlawful Warrantless Arrests The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a decision affirming an October 2025 ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey Cummings which extended the Castanon Nava Consent Decree and ordered the release of individuals unlawfully arrested without w  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Sheehan Article on Ethics of AI Under United States v. Heppner Published in Res Gestae * Taft's Cari Sheehan authored the article "What United States v. Heppner Means For Lawyers and Clients," which was published in the May 2026 issue of Res Gestae, the Indiana State Bar Association's member journal. The article discusses ethical considerations, compliance, and best practices for atto  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Shelby Commission Funds Suit Challenging School Takeover * The Shelby County Commission will fund a lawsuit over a new state law taking authority over Tennessee's largest school district. During a meeting on May 4, a resolution from Commissioners Mickell Lowery and Matthew Szalaj to give $200,000 from the county's general fund to Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 7 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * NAACP asks court for emergency action to stop illegal air pollution from xAI's data center power plant NAACP asks court for emergency action to stop illegal air pollution from xAI's data center power plant Instead of addressing its Clean Air Act violations, Elon Musk's company added even more unpermitted gas turbines to its illegal powerplant--saddling nearby commu  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC Denies Charges, Vows to Fight Them in Court Today, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) was arraigned in the USA v. Southern Poverty Law Center case and pleaded not guilty to all counts of the indictment. Below is a statement from SPLC interim President and CEO Bryan Fair following the first court appearance:  "The charges against the SPLC are provably wrong; they are   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * State House and Senate Pass, Governor Signs New Congressional Map * Tennessee lawmakers passed a new congressional map today, the Daily Memphian reports. The House approved the new map on a 65-24 vote with three present and not voting. The Senate passed the proposal 25-5. The governor signed HB7003/SB7004 today as well. House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, and  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * TBA Offers Wellness CLE Package for Well-Being Week in Law * In recognition of Well-Being Week in Law and Mental Health Awareness Month, the TBA is offering a special CLE package featuring three hours of programming focused on attorney wellness, mindfulness and compassionate lawyering. The package includes sessions on preventing burnout, addressing bias in the legal   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Continues ACG Houston Deal of the Year Award Streak With Energy and Oilfield Services Recognition * HOUSTON - Troutman Pepper Locke received the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Houston's Energy & Oilfield Services Deal of the Year Award for its role in representing Adams Resources & Energy, Inc. (Adams) in its acquisition by Tres Energy, LLC. T  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- WilmerHale, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * WilmerHale Announces New Community Partnerships with Fenway High School and Colorado LiftED Foundation WilmerHale has announced new multi year partnerships with Fenway High School in Boston and the Colorado LiftED Foundation in Denver, expanding the firm's innovative, community focused philanthropy model. Through this model, WilmerHale selects a small number of local organizations to receive holistic, multi year s  more