CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 13 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * ACLU of Ohio and Reproductive Rights Law Initiative File Proposed Amicus Brief in Lawsuit Involving Trumbull County Judge Targeting Ohio Reproductive Freedom Amendment Columbus, OH - Today, the ACLU of Ohio and the Reproductive Rights Law Initiative (RRLI) at Case Western Reserve University School of Law filed a proposed amicus brief in the Supreme Court of Ohio, argu  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * ACLU Sues to Block Redrawn Congressional Map * The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the ACLU of Tennessee on Monday filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of three individual Memphis voters, as well as the Black Clergy Collaborative of Memphis, the Memphis A. Philip Randolph Institute and the Equity Alliance. The suit challenges Tennessee's new congressional red  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Chinese Spy Surrenders Ahead of President Trump's Visit By Logan Sekulow In the wake of President Trump's visit to meet with Xi Jinping, a California mayor just got EXPOSED for being a Chinese spy. Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, admitted to working on behalf of the People's Republic of China to promote Chinese propaganda in the United States. According to the official statement from the U.S. S  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Arnold & Porter Secures Complete Victory for NRCO in LNG Project Arbitration Arnold & Porter secured a complete victory for NRCO Engineering, S.A. in an ICDR arbitration in Houston arising from a cross-border liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply venture in Eastern Europe. NRCO is owned by Ovik Mkrtchyan, an engineer and businessman from Uzbekistan who founded Gor Investment Limited, a global enterprise focused  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Beaty and Deig Presented ERISA for Health and Retirement Plans Webinar * Taft attorneys Patricia Beaty and Evan Deig presented the webinar "ERISA for Health and Retirement Plans" to Summit Financial Group, Northwestern Mutual Private Client Group on May 7, 2026. Click here for a summary. Beaty is a partner in Taft's Tax practice group. With previous experience advising nonprofits  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Christian Bromley re-elected to Atlanta Bar Association Litigation Section Board of Directors * BCLP Partner and Environmental & Toxic Tort Practice Co-Leader Christian Bromley has been elected to serve a fourth term on the Atlanta Bar Association Litigation Section Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 bar year. Christian, together with his fellow board members an  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico issued the following news release: * * * Court Affirms New Mexico's Second Chance Law, Ruling Man Incarcerated at 17 and Granted Parole in 2025 Must Be Released After 31 Years * SANTA FE, N.M. - Late yesterday, a state district court judge ordered the New Mexico Adult Parole Board to release Jesse Tooker to the community, ruling that New Mexico's landmark 2023 second chance law,Senate Bi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Court to Hear May Oral Arguments in Cookeville, Nashville * The Tennessee Supreme Court on May 27 will hear oral arguments before an accomplished group of rising high school seniors at the Tennessee American Legion Boys State at Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville. The event is part of the Supreme Court Advancing Legal Education for Students (SCALES) pr  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 13 (TNSrep) -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris LLP Publishes the Insurance Class Action Review - 2026 CHICAGO--Duane Morris is pleased to announce the publication of its new industry-focused eBook, the Insurance Class Action Review - 2026. Focusing on the growing wave of class action litigation confronting the insurance industry, the Insurance Class Action Review - 2026 is a comprehensive examination of the legal,  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 13 -- The Environmental Integrity Project issued the following news release: * * * EIP and Allies Sue Zeldin's EPA for Excessive Trash Incinerator Pollution Weak Federal Rules Allow Incinerators to Release Cancer-Causing Pollutants Into Communities of Color, Harming Children's Development Before They're Even Born * Community groups from multiple states today sued the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to establish strong emission rules for municipal solid waste i  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 13 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 12, 2026, by associate Angela Lam and partners Oderah C. Nwaeze and Craig R. Heeren: * * * What Corporate Management Should Consider When Responding to Government or Stockholder Demands The Corporate Guide At a Glance * Companies rarely receive advance notice that an internal investigation is needed. Instead, potential issues typically surface through stockholder demands, re  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 13 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 12, 2026: * * * Feds Target Tech Sector Immigration Practices: 5 Ways to Safeguard Your Hiring Process The federal government is ramping up enforcement against tech companies that allegedly hire foreign nationals using temporary work visas, when qualified U.S. workers may be available. In a recently filed lawsuit against a U.S. data analytics and AI firm, the Department of Justice Civil Rights Divisio  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 13 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 12, 2026: * * * Silicon Valley Snapshot on Looming Cybersecurity Reporting Rules: Top CIRCIA Takeaways for the Tech Industry Many tech companies will soon need to comply with new cybersecurity reporting obligations as federal officials close in on finalizing a proposed rule that will carry out core goals of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA). These sweeping new requi  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Secures Second Temporary Restraining Order Win for Edelman in Two Months, Obtaining Broad Relief to Halt Competitor's Ongoing Client Poaching Scheme * On May 11, 2026, Gibson Dunn secured a victory in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware for our client Edelman Financial Engines, after a judge granted in full Edelman's motion for a tem  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Adds Max D. Jiusto as Corporate Finance Associate in Boston * BOSTON - May 12, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added Max D. Jiusto to its Boston office as an associate in the firm's Banking & Financial Services Practice. Jiusto represents financial institutions and private lending entities in secured corporate finance transactions. H  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement on May 12, 2026, senior counsel Shaheryar Gill: * * * Inside Pakistan's Death Row: Meeting Our Christian Clients Face to Face After Years of Imprisonment for Their Faith For years - in some cases more than 10 years - our clients have suffered in prison over false allegations of blasphemy against Islam. They've been locked away in Pakistan's prisons simply because of their faith. Four of our clients s  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * Institute for Justice Applauds Oklahoma for Expanding Food Freedom Act Oklahoma's home food entrepreneurs will see their opportunities expanded under a new law that allows them to increase their annual sales. On May 5, HB 3720, the Local Food Freedom Act, was signed into law by Gov. Stitt. The, Sponsored by Rep. Hall and Sen. Hines, HB 3720 significantly raises the gross annual sa  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 13 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Omaha Speakeasy Forced to Change Its Name to "Censored Shop" After Nebraska Barber Board Claims Ownership of the Word "Barber" Institute for Justice joins lawsuit defending family bar threatened with fines and even jail time for using "barbershop" theme to honor owners' late father * OMAHA, Neb. -- Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ)--a national nonprofit public interest law f  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 13 -- Jones Day, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jones Day again named a top firm for associate satisfaction Jones Day has once again been recognized among the nation's leading law firms for associate satisfaction in the BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Listers 2026 report, an independent survey of law firm associate experience in the United States. Ranked in all seven Overall categories, the Firm ranked Band 1 ("Best of the Best") in five categories and Band 2 (  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch: Justice Department Confirms Ongoing Criminal Investigation of Africa Aid Agency as Whistleblower Faces Retaliation Lawsuit * Judicial Watch announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice confirmed in a federal court hearing that its investigation of senior officials at the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) remains ongoing as one of Judicial Watch's whistleblower   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 13 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Kilpatrick Attorneys Recognized in Business North Carolina's 2026 Power List NORTH CAROLINA - Kilpatrick announced today that Business North Carolina has once again named Kilpatrick's Winston-Salem Office Managing Partner Steve Berlin, Employee Benefits Team Lead Lois Colbert, and Raleigh Office Managing Partner Ford Robertson to the 2026 Power List. The 2026 Pow  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * King Authors Bloomberg Tax Article on ERC Extension Requests * Taft Atlanta attorney Holland King authored the Bloomberg Tax article "Easier ERC Extension Requests Won't Resolve Taxpayer Dilemmas," published on May 12. In this piece, King explains that although the IRS has streamlined the process for businesses to request extensions when responding to Employee Retention Credit (ERC)   more

NEW YORK, May 13 -- Latham and Watkins, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Announcing the 2026 Global Pro Bono Guide The sixth edition offers high-level guidance on the evolving pro bono landscape across more than 100 jurisdictions. * Latham is proud to announce the 2026 Global Pro Bono Guide. This comprehensive project -- undertaken in partnership with Pro Bono Institute (PBI), Thomson Reuters Foundation, and leading local law firms -- offers a practical guide to the prov  more

NEW YORK, May 13 -- Latham and Watkins, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Introducing Our 2026 Equal Justice Works Fellows For over 25 years, the firm has sponsored public interest fellowships through Equal Justice Works. * For over 25 years, Latham & Watkins is proud to have sponsored Equal Justice Work fellows as they work to meet the most pressing needs in their communities. Equal Justice Works connects law students in the US to fellowships that address the shortage of  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 13 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 12, 2026, by knowledge management counsel Sebastian Chilco, associate Claire E. Wilson and shareholders Holly M. Robbins and Stephanie L. Mills-Gallan: * * * Bloomington, Minnesota Repeals Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance Due to State Law. Will Remaining Cities Follow Suit? On April 27, 2026, Bloomington, Minnesota repealed its Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. As explained in the correspondin  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 13 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 12, 2026, by shareholder Robert W. Pritchard: * * * Internal Revenue Service Publishes Final Rule for "No Tax on Tips" Deduction As previously reported, the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) provides an income tax deduction for "qualified tips" received by individuals in occupations that customarily and regularly received tips on or before December 31, 2024. The Internal Revenue Servi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown's Tom Kiriakos named among 2026 "Top 100 Restructuring Professionals" by Global M&A Network Mayer Brown Restructuring partner Tom Kiriakos has been named to Global M&A Network's "Top 100 Restructuring Professionals" list for 2026. He was one of 50 lawyers included on the 13th annual list, which features a successful and innovative group of lawyers, investment bankers, an  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 13 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 12, 2026, by member Blair Dawson and associate Jane Petoskey: * * * The Instructure Canvas incident: What happened and what's next? In early May 2026, Instructure, Inc. (Instructure), the operator of the learning management Canvas software, experienced a network security incident that had a widespread impact on educational institutions across the United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia. Instru  more

OAKLAND, California, May 12 -- The National Center for Youth Law issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * NCYL, NCLR urge court to block DOJ's attempt to seize sensitive youth medical records Filing calls on court to protect privacy and rights of young people receiving gender-affirming care * The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) and the National Center for LGBTQ Rights (NCLR) filed an amicus brief today, asking a federal court in Rhode Island to honor young people's cons  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * NJSBA and FBT Gibbons LLP Announce Sponsorship Partnership for 2026-2027 * The New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) and FBT Gibbons LLP are pleased to announce a new sponsorship partnership for 2026-2027 focused on advancing professional development and strengthening New Jersey's legal community. Through this collaboration, FBT Gibbons will support a   more

EUGENE, Oregon, May 13 -- The Western Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * NM Water Commission caves to industry, will make rule reversing 11-month-old fracking wastewater discharge ban Today, the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) accepted a rulemaking petition filed by an oil and gas industry-led organization that would begin the process to create a rule allowing oil and gas wastewater--called "produced water"--to be discharged to  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * NWLC on Moms.Gov: "A Pronatalist, Anti-Woman Website Littered with Misinformation" * Washington, DC -The National Women's Law Center (NWLC) released the following statement condemning the Trump-Vance administration's launch of " moms.gov," a taxpayer-funded website promoting anti-abortion rhetoric, anti-science misinformation, and policies that could harm pregnant people and f  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * NWLC Resource Highlights Importance of Social Security for Women as DOGE Cuts Undermine Agency * Washington, DC - The National Women's Law Center released a comprehensive fact sheet outlining the importance of Social Security for women, who make up more than half (55%) of the program's beneficiaries over age 62. Using the most recent available data, the analysis reflected in  more

NEW YORK, May 12 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * S.T.O.P. Welcomes Mamdani Review of NYPD Contract With ICE Vendor Today, the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based privacy and civil rights group, welcomes the Mamdani administration's review of the NYPD's contract with Vigilant Solutions, a surveillance firm under scrutiny for sharing license plate records with ICE. S.T.O.P. welcomed the   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 13 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Georgia Power agrees to modest bill relief, lower profits in fuel and storm costs settlement Georgia PSC Staff secures important improvements for customers, as Georgia Power gives no assurance that data centers will pay their fair share * ATLANTA --Today the Georgia Public Service Commission staff issued a settlement in Georgia Power's fuel and storm costs dock  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 12 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSrep) -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC Report Examines Threat of Rural Hospital Closures in Wake of Federal Healthcare Cuts * MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Today, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) released Critical Condition: Rural Health Care Access Following HR 1, a report that examines how implementation of the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" could exacerbate a dangerous trend of hospital closures throug  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Finalizes Rule that Raises Costs for Families and Destabilizes Child Care System * Trump administration finalized plans to reverse a Biden-era child care rule that helped protect families from excessive costs and provided greater financial stability for child care programs. The new rule could impact families and providers by driving up costs and further de  more

NEW YORK, May 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Voting Rights Groups Vehemently Denounce Supreme Court Order Reinstating Intentionally Discriminatory Alabama Congressional Map and Seek Emergency Relief * The Supreme Court yesterday vacated Alabama's current court-ordered congressional map, despite the fact that voting has already begun in the state's May 19 primary election. The Supreme Court's order creates a path for A  more

NEW YORK, May 12 [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: * * * Voting Rights Groups Vehemently Denounce Supreme Court Order Reinstating Intentionally Discriminatory Alabama Congressional Map and Seek Emergency Relief * WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court yesterday vacated Alabama's current court-ordered c  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Warner Announces Bid for New 9th Congressional District * State Rep. Todd Warner, R-Chapel Hill, on Monday announced his candidacy for the newly redrawn 9th Congressional District, which now stretches from Memphis to Williamson County. He will face state Sen. Brent Taylor, R-Eads, who announced his candidacy for the newly redrawn district moments after the Tennessee  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- WilmerHale, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * WilmerHale Partners Named in The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers Guide Lawdragon has named fifteen WilmerHale partners to its 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers guide, which recognizes lawyers worldwide who advise on the most complex and high stakes cyber, data privacy, incident response and regulatory matters The WilmerHale partners recognized include: * Martin Braun * Jason Chipma  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Winston Law Dean Brown Named Temple's Law Dean * Temple University in Philadelphia on Friday announced that University of Tennessee Winston College of Law Dean Lonnie T. Brown Jr. has been named the Kean Family Dean of Temple University's Beasley School of Law. Brown will begin the role on Aug. 1. "The Beasley School of Law is one of Temple University's strongest a  more