DENVER, Colorado, May 15 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado issued the following statement: * * * ACLU of Colorado Statement on State Appeals Court Decision in Boulder 'Blanket Ban' Case The Colorado Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's dismissal of a challenge to the city of Boulder's 'blanket ban' today, May 14. These two ordinances forbid sleeping outside while using "any cover or protection from the elements other than clothing," effectively criminalizing homelessness in  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 15 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan issued the following news release: * * * Immigrant Rights Advocates Send Letter to ICE Documenting Dangerous Medical Conditions and Limited Access to Legal Counsel for People Detained at North Lake Processing Center The ACLU of Michigan and the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) sent a letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Detroit Field Office detailing documented accounts of dangerous me  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 15 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Court Blocks Key Provisions of S.B. 4, Texas' Extreme Anti-Immigration Law The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas granted provisional class certification and a motion for preliminary injunction Thursday blocking four key provisions of Texas Senate Bill 4 (88-4). In his order, the judge states that "S.B. 4 could open the door to each state passing its own   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * AG: Appeal of State's Suit Against Title IX Rules Dropped * Tennessee Attorney General (AG) Jonathan Skrmetti has announced that interest groups have dropped their appeal of a federal court decision blocking Biden administration regulations that would have required schools to allow biological males into girls' bathrooms and locker rooms, impacted Title IX, and direc  more

NEW YORK, May 15 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights posted the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Allan Feliz's Family Challenges NYPD Commissioner's Refusal to Fire Killer Cop in State Supreme Court Hearing Suit calls Commissioner Tisch's decision to overturn her own deputy commissioner's guilty verdict an abuse of discretion * Today, the family of Allan Feliz asked the New York State Supreme Court to order NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch to fire the police officer who kill  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * China Demands U.S. To Back Down By Logan Sekulow President Trump announced that he's open to doing business with China. However, could China's demands over Taiwan derail his first meeting with Xi Jinping? Chinese ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reported the warning: President Xi stressed to President Trump that the Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-U.S. relations. If it is handl  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Annual Meeting and Convention Seminars Examine Hot Topics Facing the Profession * The biggest annual event in the legal profession brought together thousands of attorneys, judges and legal professionals at the Annual Meeting and Convention. The Wednesday sessions examined issues facing the profession, including seminars on artificial intelligence, an update  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Assistant Federal Defender Peter Oh to Receive 2026 Claudia Jack Award * NASHVILLE, May 14, 2026 - Unam Peter Oh, an assistant federal public defender in Memphis, will be honored next month with the Tennessee Bar Association's (TBA) Claudia Jack Award. The award will be presented at the annual Lawyers Luncheon set for June 12 as part of the association's Annual Conv  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Forces Customers Out of Courts and Into Private Arbitrations * Customers Should Opt-Out or Switch Banks Unless BoA Restores Access to Courts  Today, 25 consumer advocacy and other public interest organizations condemned Bank of America's decision to insert a forced arbitration clause in the fine print of its Online Banking Service Agreement. Forced arbitrati  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Braswell featured in Law360 discussion on Privacy and AI * Taft Senior Associate Beau Braswell was recently featured in a Law360 article discussing the implications of two major recent court cases involving social media giants Meta and Google involving allegedly addictive platform features. The article addresses current initiatives and challenges for federal and state lawmakers in at  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 15 -- The State Bar of California issued the following news: * * * California State Senate Confirms Laura Enderton-Speed as Executive Director The California State Senate today confirmed the appointment of Laura Enderton-Speed as the Executive Director of the State Bar. The State Bar Board of Trustees announced Enderton-Speed's appointment in September 2025, and she began her role as the Executive Director on November 3, 2025. Chief Trial Counsel George Cardona  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Chattanooga Non-Profit Files Suit Over Congressional Map * A Chattanooga nonprofit has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee's new congressional redistricting plan, alleging it unlawfully dilutes the voting power of minority and opposition-party voters, News Channel 9 reports. The suit from The I AM Foundation claims the map divides communities with shared p  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Christine A. Amalfe is NJSBA's Immediate Past President * NEW BRUNSWICK - Christine A. Amalfe became the immediate past president of the New Jersey State Bar Association on May 14. Amalfe, who served for 2025-26 as the NJSBA's 127th president, said leading the Association was one of the greatest honors in her professional life. She remarked that the NJSBA  more

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, May 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Clark Hill Adds Simone McCormick as a Member to San Francisco Office * Clark Hill is pleased to announce that Simone McCormick, an accomplished privacy and cybersecurity litigator, has joined the firm as a member in the San Francisco office. McCormick brings extensive experience advising clients on complex technology, data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory matters, further s  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 15 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Daily Report Highlights Alston & Bird's IP Bench Expansion to Meet Growing AI-Driven Demand A recent Daily Report article highlighted Alston & Bird's continued investment in its nationally recognized Intellectual Property Group as demand grows at the intersection of artificial intelligence and IP law. Natalie Clayton and John Haynes, co-chairs of Alston & Bird's Intellectual Property Group, comm  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Dunavant Named to U.S. Attorney General's Advisory Committee * U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant of the Western District of Tennessee has been named to the Attorney General's Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys (AGAC). Dunavant joins 17 other federal prosecutors on the committee, which advises the attorney general on matters of policy, procedure and management impa  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 15 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Environmental groups react to approval of Canadys gas plant SC Public Service Commission gives green light to Santee Cooper and Dominion * CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Today, the South Carolina Public Service Commission voted 7-0 to approve Santee Cooper and Dominion Energy South Carolina's 2,200-megawatt joint gas plant in Canadys, South Carolina on the banks of the Ed  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 15 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 14, 2026, by associate Abdullah M. Azkalany and partner Brian J. Paul: * * * Supreme Court Decides Jules v. Andre Balazs Properties On May 14, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a unanimous decision in Jules v. Andre Balazs Properties, No. 25-83, holding that where a federal court has jurisdiction over a case and stays the proceedings pending arbitration under  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 15 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 14, 2026, by counsel Alex Harrell and S. Vance Wittie: * * * Supreme Court Decides Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC On May 14, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States decided Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, No. 24-1238, holding that a plaintiff's claim that a freight broker negligently hired a motor carrier to transport goods is not preempted by the Federal   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 14 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 13, 2026, by partners Jeremy Andrews and Patrick H. Reilly and associates James Wagner and Emily J A Evans: * * * UK Government Signals Expansion of Consumer Class Action Regime Policy Trend towards Bringing UK Consumer Protection More into Line with EU At a Glance * Third-party litigation funding is integral to the viability of mass claims, particularly opt-out class action  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 14 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 13, 2026, by partners Jeremy Andrews and Patrick H. Reilly and associates James Wagner and Emily J A Evans: * * * UK Set to Follow the EU's Lead on Product Safety Proposed Changes Aim to Modernise Legislation and Enhance Consumer Protection At a Glance * In the UK, the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 creates a framework in which the secretary of state can implement  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Expands Environmental Practice with Addition of Former New Jersey Environmental Commissioner Shawn LaTourette * NEW JERSEY - May 14, 2026 - Shawn M. LaTourette, former New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Commissioner, joins global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as a shareholder in its New Jersey office. The addition of LaTourette   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 [Category: Law/Legal -- Haitian Bridge Alliance, a grassroots community organization that advocates for fair and humane immigration policies and provides migrants and immigrants with humanitarian, legal and social services, issued the following news release: * * * HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE CONDEMNS U.S. REJECTION OF INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION REVIEW FORUM * San Diego, CA. -Haitian Bridge Alliance strongly condemns the Trump administration's decision to reject the United Nations  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 15 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Named a Top Law Firm for Associate Satisfaction National law firm Husch Blackwell was ranked as one of the top law firms for associate satisfaction in BTI Consulting's Associate Satisfaction A-Listers 2026 report. The report is based on organic, unprompted feedback from more than 5,000 across seven activities: * Abundant and clear commitment to accelerate associates' career  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 15 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Gov. Newsom's May Revise Includes $20 Million Increase for Immigration Legal Services to Defend Californians from Mass Deportations (Sacramento, CA)--Today, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a revised state budget that would increase the existing $75 million in funding for California's immigration legal services programs by a one-time $20 million increase. Immigrant rig  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Iowa reform allows for new options for healthcare, expanding access and lowering costs * Des Moines, Iowa; May 14, 2026: Yesterday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed legislation scaling back the State's certificate of need (CON) laws, which require healthcare providers to receive a permission slip from their competitors before opening or expanding facilities. House File 2  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 15 -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jean E. Smith-Gonnell Discusses the Impact of Medical Marijuana's Federal Reclassification on California Businesses Partner Jean E. Smith-Gonnell discussed how the recent federal reclassification of medical marijuana from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 3 drug will affect California cannabis businesses in an interview with Spectrum News 1. The article, "Tax relief comes with caveats as federal marijuana rules shi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Judge Lets State Map Take Effect Pending Litigation * A federal judge will allow the state's newly-redrawn congressional district map to remain in place while a lawsuit against it moves forward, WRKN reports. Chief U.S. District Judge William L. Campbell Jr. in the Middle District of Tennessee issued an order today denying a temporary restraining order requested by   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Requests Court Order to Unseal NIH Royalty Payment Records for Government Scientists, Including Dr. Anthony Fauci--Seeks Details on 59,000 Compensation Payments to Government Employees * Judicial Watch announced that it filed an post-hearing brief in a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit on behalf of Open the Books, urging a federal court to compel the National Institutes   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 15 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 14, 2026, by senior counsel Allan G. King and shareholder Niloy Ray: * * * Connecticut Passes Law Significantly Regulating Use of AI in Employment On May 11, 2026, the Connecticut General Assembly passed Senate Bill 5, and Governor Lamont is expected to sign it into law. The law is a comprehensive online safety law with significant requirements relating to Automated Employment-related Decision Tec  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 15 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 14, 2026, by shareholder Christian A. Angotti, Dimitrios Markos and Robert W. Pritchard: * * * Department of Labor Restores Salary Levels for FLSA White Collar Exemptions On May 14, 2026, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the publication of a technical amendment designed to unwind a 2024 regulation and restore the 2019 regulation establishing the sala  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 14 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 13, 2026, by shareholder Lavanga V. Wijekoon and associates Fay Kouei Saechao and Colleen O. Munoz: * * * Lots of Love: Polyamorous and Nontraditional Family Structures Gain Anti-Discrimination Protections in Cities in California, Oregon, and Washington At a Glance - U.S. West Coast cities have expanded workplace anti-discrimination laws to recognize polyamorous and "non-normative family or relat  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 14 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 13, 2026, by associate William A. Schramkowski and shareholder Timothy A. Rybacki: * * * Thumb on the Scale: Tennessee Enacts New Reasonableness Presumptions for Noncompete Agreements While Outlawing Covenants for Lower-Wage Earners At a Glance * New Tennessee law prohibits employers from requiring, requesting, or enforcing a noncompete agreement against an employee who earns under $70,000. * La  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Nashville Legal Director to Retire, Mayor Names Successor * Nashville Legal Director Wally Dietz says he will retire July 16 after a little more than five years as Metro Nashville's legal director. As he prepares to step down, Dietz spoke with the Nashville Banner about his career, legal battles with the state and how a stroke last year changed his view of the job.   more

OAKLAND, California, May 15 -- The National Center for Youth Law issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * NCYL Applauds Gov. Newsom for Budget Revision that Includes $30M to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) applauds Gov. Gavin Newsom's revised 2026-27 state budget proposal, released today, for its inclusion of $30 million in one-time funding dedicated to identifying and supporting California's K-12 students experiencing homele  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * NWLC: SCOTUS Ruling on Abortion Pill Preserves Access, but Threat Remains * The Supreme Court tonight extended its temporary order blocking the 5th Circuit Court's ruling that prohibited mail-order and pharmacy distribution of mifepristone, a safe, effective medication used in most U.S. abortions as well as in early miscarriage care.  The decision will allow patients and pro  more

NEW YORK, May 15 -- Parliamentarians for Global Action issued the following news on May 14, 2026: * * * Parliamentarians from all Regions of the World adopt the Mexico City Plan of Action for Robust Ocean Governance On 26 and 27 March, Parliamentarians for Global Action convened our Fourth Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians for the Oceans (CAP-Oceans) within the framework of the 46th PGA Annual Forum. The event, organized under the auspices of the Senate of Mexico in Mexico City, broug  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, May 15 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Quarles Team Helps Intake Breathing Bring Home Important Patent Protection Win in Federal Court Dawn David and Elizabeth Shirreff, Quarles & Brady attorneys in the Intellectual Property Practice Group, helped client Intake Breathing Technology secure an important win in U.S. federal court against a company selling an imitation product. On behalf of Intake, the Quarles team sought a prelimi  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 15 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following statement on May 14, 2026: * * * In Memoriam: Stephen Warnke Ropes & Gray is sad to announce that Stephen Warnke, a widely admired colleague, beloved friend and retired partner of the firm, unexpectedly passed away on May 12. Stephen joined Ropes & Gray in 2003 and immediately became a cornerstone of our growing health care practice. His legal excellence, sharp intellect and expansive knowledge of health care   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Saul Ewing Partner James P. Chou Appointed Managing Partner of New York City Office NEW YORK CITY - Saul Ewing LLP today announced that Partner James P. Chou has been named Managing Partner of the firm's New York City office. The Managing Partner is responsible for helping to develop the strategic direction of the office, drive revenue and talent growth, and align partners around a shared vi  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC Condemns Kemp's Budget Vetoes as Georgia Faces Increased Economic Hardship From Federal Cuts * ATLANTA -The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) opposes Gov. Brian Kemp's line-item vetoes and budget directives that will harm Georgians. These actions align with the Trump administration and Congress as they advance deep cuts to healthcare, food assistance, education and othe  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Troublefield Becomes President-Elect of Association * NEW BRUNSWICK - Essex County attorney G. Glennon Troublefield was sworn in as president-elect of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the state's largest professional organization of judges, lawyers and legal professionals. He was installed during the NJSBA 2026 Annual Meeting and Convention. He is on  more

NEW YORK, May 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * WiFi4Homeless Campaign Applauds Empire State Development Announcement and Calls for Passage of Legislation to Guarantee Internet Access for All Shelter Residents * The Empire State Development agency announced an investment of up to $20 million to bring internet access to homeless shelters, in a partnership between the ConnectALL office, the Office of Temporary Disability Assi  more