NEW YORK, May 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * After New Evidence of DOJ Misconduct, Mahmoud Khalil Calls on Board of Immigration Appeals to Terminate Case * Mr. Khalil Separately Appealed the Removal Order to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals NEW YORK - In light of new evidence of misconduct by the Trump Administration, Mahmoud Khalil's legal team is asking the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) to re-open his immigration  more

NEW YORK, May 15 [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: * * * After New Evidence of DOJ Misconduct, Mahmoud Khalil Calls On Board of Immigration Appeals to Terminate Case * NEW YORK -In light of new evidence of misconduct by the Trump Administration, Mahmoud Khalil's legal team is asking the Board o  more

NEW YORK, May 16 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights posted the following news release: * * * After New Evidence of DOJ Misconduct, Mahmoud Khalil Calls on Board of Immigration Appeals to Terminate Case Mr. Khalil Separately Appealed the Removal Order to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals * In light of new evidence of misconduct by the Trump Administration, Mahmoud Khalil's legal team is asking the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) to re-open his immigration case and terminate proceed  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Alex Scharyj to Moderate Digital Health Funding Panel in Atlanta * Taft partner Alexander Scharyj will moderate a panel discussion on early-stage funding for digital health startups, hosted jointly by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Digital Health Society and TAG Corporate Development Society. With digital health companies raising $14 billion in 2025-a 35% increase over  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Kamala Pushes To Rewrite Constitution To Win Election By Logan Sekulow With the critical November midterm elections looming, Former Vice President Kamala Harris has re-emerged after losing the 2024 presidential race. As a result, she is now being heavily ridiculed after appearing on a "No Bad Ideas" brainstorming session on a podcast livestream to call for radical reforms. Packing the U.S. Supreme  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Appeals Court Weighs Trump's Law Firm Executive Orders * U.S. appeals court judges in Washington, D.C., yesterday questioned whether President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting four law firms were a defensible use of his authority. Paul Clement, representing the firms, argued the orders violated the First Amendment and the separation of powers clauses of the  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Arizona Supreme Court curtails agency fact-finding deference * Phoenix, Arizona; May 15, 2026: The Arizona Supreme Court yesterday issued its opinion in Simms v. Arizona Racing Commission, holding that courts must independently review the factual findings of state agencies rather than defer to them under the so-called substantial-evidence standard. The ruling is the f  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release: * * * Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC Applaud House Committee for Advancing Privacy Protections Amendment * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On May 13, House Appropriations Committee added privacy protections against data brokers to a major funding bill. The amendment offered by Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) would close the so-called "data broker loophole" and prevent the governmen  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Cohen Calls Off Congressional Reelection Campaign * U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis, announced Friday that he will not seek reelection in the newly redrawn 9th Congressional District or any other Tennessee congressional district, the Daily Memphian reports. Cohen made the announcement in Washington, D.C., two hours before the noon filing deadline for the new distri  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Convention CLE: Attorney Wellness in Technology-Driven Legal Practice * Tennessee lawyers attending the TBA's 2026 Convention in June will have the opportunity to earn dual CLE credit through "Better Right Now: Wellness & Tech Session," a two-part program focused on attorney well-being in today's technology-driven legal environment. The sessions, "How and Why the Cu  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Dodson Parker Behm & Capparella Names New Managing Partner * Dodson Parker Behm & Capparella recently announced that Candi Henry has been named managing partner of the firm, effective July 1. Henry will succeed Tyler Chance Yarbro, who was selected by Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell to serve as the next director of the Metro Department of Law. Henry, who rejoined   more

NEW YORK, May 14 [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: * * * Federal Court Blocks Key Provisions of S.B. 4, Texas' Extreme Anti-Immigration Law * AUSTIN, Texas -The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas granted provisional class certification and a motion for preliminary injunction   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 16 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 15, 2026: * * * DOL Rescinds Biden-Era Overtime Rule: Cementing $35k Salary Threshold The Biden-era Labor Department rule that aimed to dramatically expand overtime pay eligibility is officially wiped off the books. Yesterday, the agency issued a technical amendment to remove the rule, which had already been struck down in court, from its regulations. The defunct 2024 rule would have raised the earnin  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 16 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 15, 2026: * * * Employer Guide to the Aging Workforce: 4 Key Compliance Considerations Workers 55 and older now make up nearly a quarter of the US workforce and represent the labor force's fastest growing age group. Further, while the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the overall labor force participation rate will slightly decline between 2020 and 2030, the rate for those in the 75-and-up age   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 16 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 15, 2026: * * * The FP Visa Bulletin for June: Final Action Chart and an Employer's Immigration Action Plan Each month, federal immigration authorities publish a list of dates informing immigrant visa applicants when they should expect to be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to government officials. This Insight reviews June's release to help employers determine whether and when   more

DALLAS, Texas, May 11 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Haynes Boone Partner Laura Prather's TEDxSurrey Talk, 'The Assault on Free Speech,' selected by TED as an Editor's Pick Haynes Boone Partner Laura Prather was recognized as a TEDx Editor's Pick following her TEDxSurrey presentation on Jan. 24, 2026, where she delivered a powerful talk on the importance of protecting free speech and democratic freedoms worldwide. Prather's talk was selected as one   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 16 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release: * * * Court Blocks Part of Texas's Draconian and Unconstitutional SB 4; Unlawful Entry Provision Goes Into Effect Today (Austin, Texas)--The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is frustrated and outraged that due to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' failure to uphold our Constitution, parts of SB 4 (2023) will go into effect today, May 15, 2026. Late Thursday, a federal court block  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- WilmerHale, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jonathan Yarowsky Named Among DC's Most Influential People Shaping Policy by Washingtonian Magazine for the Fifth Consecutive Year For the fifth consecutive year, Washingtonian Magazine has named Partner Jonathan Yarowsky to its list of 2026 Most Influential People Shaping Policy. The list highlights the top 500 individuals who utilize their deep subject-matter expertise and significant understanding of the city'  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Sues EPA for Records on Biden's $2 Billion Election Year Grant to Stacey Abrams * (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for records on the Biden administration's $2 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant to the nonprofit Power Forward Communities which is tied   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Sues FDA for Commissioner's Communications Involving the Abortion Drug Mifepristone * (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today that it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit for records of communications and meetings of the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner involving the abortion drug Mifepristone ( Judicial Watch Inc. v. U.S. Department of Healt  more

NEW YORK, May 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Launch of Davis Polk's Los Angeles office highlighted in the American Lawyer * Davis Polk Chair and Managing Partner Neil Barr, partner and NorCal office head Michael Diz and partner and Los Angeles office head Jason Russell discussed the firm's growing California platform with the American Lawyer. Last month, the firm announced the launch of an office in Los Angeles. The offi  more

NEW YORK, May 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Commemorates the 72nd Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education * On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court issued its landmark ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, declaring "separate but equal" doctrine unconstitutional and ushering in a new era for American public education and democracy. The Brown decision was the culmination of five separate cases across the country in  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 16 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Policy Week in Review - May 15, 2026 Congressional and Administrative News At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace. By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin DOL Rescinds Biden-Era Overtime Rule On May 14, the   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown launches FundFinance.com, a dedicated resource center for the global fund finance market Mayer Brown announced the launch of FundFinance.com, a comprehensive online resource center dedicated to the fund finance market. The platform aggregates legal updates, structural analysis, market data, and educational content for lenders, sponsors, investors, and counsel active in s  more

ALBANY, New York, May 16 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Nixon Peabody partner Jenny Holmes receives Rochester Business Journal 'Women of Excellence' honor Rochester, NY. Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to announce that the Rochester Business Journal has selected attorney Jenny Holmes as one of the publication's 2026 "Women of Excellence" honorees. Jenny is a Rochester-based partner in Nixon Peabody's Privacy & Technology practice, and she serves as deputy l  more

NEW YORK, May 16 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Samantha Lauri and Kenneth Page Author Article Dissecting Potential Impact of Mamdani Estate Tax Proposals in the New York Law Journal Highlights * The article breaks down potential impacts of new estate tax proposals by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Governor Kathy Hochul. * The authors explore how these proposals could expand estate tax exposure for both residents and nonresidents an  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 16 -- The State Bar of California issued the following news: * * * Board Recommends NextGen Uniform Bar Exam in 2028 and Added California Component Soon After At its May 14-15, 2026, meeting, the Board of Trustees concurred with and approved the Committee of Bar Examiners' (CBE) recommendation that the California Supreme Court adopt the National Conference of Bar Examiners' (NCBE) NextGen Uniform Bar Exam (NextGen UBE) for administration beginning in July 2028.   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * TBA Access to Justice Leaders Attend Equal Justice Conference * TBA Director of Access to Justice and Strategic Initiatives Chelsea Bennett, along with members of the TBA Access to Justice Committee and representatives from Tennessee legal aid organizations, attended the 2026 Equal Justice Conference this week in Charlotte, North Carolina. Hosted annually by the Ame  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * TBA YLD to Host Webcast on Tennessee Recovery Courts * To honor National Treatment Court Month, the TBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) will host "Drug Court 101: What Every Non Drug Court Lawyer Needs to Know About Tennessee's Recovery Courts" as a webcast CLE on June 3 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. The program will provide an overview of Tennessee's recovery courts, inclu  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Tennessee Unemployment Rate Holds Steady in March * Tennessee's unemployment rate held steady at 3.6% in March, even as 93 of the state's 95 counties reported lower unemployment rates than the previous month, according to data released Thursday by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Williamson County recorded the state's lowest unemployment   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman eMerge and Rising Star Mary Marshall Easley Take Top Honors, With Troutman Pepper Locke Talent Earning Multiple Nods at 2026 Southeastern Legal Awards * ATLANTA - Troutman Pepper Locke's eDiscovery, AI, and Data Government practice, Troutman eMerge, clinched the Best Legal Innovation award, and associate Mary Marshall Easley was named an "On the Rise in North Car  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Sued Over Draconian VA Abortion Ban * Washington, DC - Minority Veterans of America (MVA), represented by the National Women's Law Center (NWLC) and Democracy Forward, is suing the Trump-Vance administration over its ban on abortion care and counseling at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The ban reverses VA's expansion of abortion care access in 20  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * U.S. Supreme Court Allows Abortion Pill Access While Lawsuit Proceeds * The U.S. Supreme Court paused a 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that would have reinstated an in-person requirement for obtaining mifepristone, keeping mail-order access available while the underlying lawsuit continues. The case stems from Louisiana's challenge to 2023 FDA regulations allowi  more

NEW YORK, May 14 [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: * * * U.S. Supreme Court Preserves Status Quo on Abortion and Miscarriage Medication -- for Now * WASHINGTON -The U.S. Supreme Court today granted an emergency request to block a lower court decision imposing a nationwide prohibition on mail an  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Wiley Rein, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Wiley Helps Secure Historic FCA Recovery in Aluminum Tariff Evasion Case Wiley, on behalf of the U.S. Aluminum Extruders Coalition (AEC), helped negotiate a historic settlement to a False Claims Act (FCA) case stemming from a $1.8 billion tariff evasion scheme. The firm's leading capabilities in FCA litigation and international trade enforcement were pivotal to the successful resolution of this decade-long   more