BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 20 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * ACLU of Massachusetts Launches "Beyond 250: Dare to Create" Initiative aims to spark conversation about how to expand civil liberties and strengthen democracy as the United States marks its 250th anniversary * The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts today launched Beyond 250: Dare to Create, an initiative designed to spur reflection on the  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 20 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio issued the following statement on May 19, 2026: * * * ACLU of Ohio Firmly Opposes Joint Resolutions, Latest Legislative Effort to Weaponize State Constitution These resolutions are a transparent ploy to manipulate the democratic system and impact the governor's race. * Statement from the ACLU of Ohio on the recently introduced joint resolutions, designed to sway electoral outcomes by preventing people from voting. "The O  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico issued the following news release: * * * ACLU, Joined by State Legislators, Asks NM Supreme Court to Halt CYFD Directive Separating Newborns from Their Families * The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico, along with Rep. Micaela Cadena and Sen. Linda Lopez, filed an emergency petition late yesterday asking the New Mexico Supreme Court to immediately halt a Children, Youth   more

NEW YORK, May 18 [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 ICE Admitted Having No Justification for Arrests at Immigration Courthouses, District Court Grants Stay Prohibiting ICE From Conducting Courthouse Arrests * ICE is now largely prohibited from conducting civil immigration arrests at   more

NEW YORK, May 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * After ICE Admitted Having No Justification for Arrests at Immigration Courthouses, District Court Grants Stay Prohibiting ICE From Conducting Courthouse Arrests * ICE is now largely prohibited from conducting civil immigration arrests at Immigration Courts in New York City Following Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) recent admission that it has no justification for con  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * AG Skrmetti Appoints New Solicitor General * Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti recently announced the appointment of Madeline Clark as solicitor general for the state of Tennessee, effective June 8. Clark succeeds Matt Rice, who will leave the office in June to join Kirkland & Ellis. Clark joined the Tennessee Attorney General's Office in 2025 as principal deputy   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Disturbing On-Air Attack Against Speaker Mike Johnson Last night, MS NOW's Katy Tur attacked Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's prayer at the Rededicate 250 Christian rally at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Johnson said our rights come from God, not government - and by going on the attack, Tur exposed her ignorance of what is arguably the most important line in the Declaration of Independenc  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The American Tort Reform Association issued the following news release: * * * American Tort Reform Association Urges Gov. Polis to Veto Arbitration Bill The American Tort Reform Association is calling on Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) to veto a bill it says will discourage arbitration, generate costly litigation, and expose employers to potentially unconstitutional penalties. In a letter sent Monday to the governor, ATRA outlined several provisions in the bill it says   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release: * * * Asian Americans Advancing Justice Condemns Deadly Attack on Islamic Center of San Diego * Yesterday, two gunmen motivated by hate attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego, a mosque and school in San Diego, CA, killing three people.  Asian Americans Advancing Justice, a national affiliation of four independent civil rights organizations, issues the following statement:   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 20 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Barnes & Thornburg Secures Appellate Win for Mood Rite in Wrongful Death Suit Barnes & Thornburg won an appellate victory for Mood Rite when a Georgia appellate panel affirmed a trial court's decision to grant summary judgment in favor of the product seller in a wrongful death lawsuit. On May 15, 2026, the Georgia Court of Appeals issued a unanimous opinion upholding a DeKalb County ju  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Bob Thompson named to Missouri Lawyers Media POWER List * Bob Thompson, a partner in BCLP's Business & Commercial Disputes practice, was recently named to the Missouri Lawyers Media " POWER List: Business Defense 2026." The business defense edition of the POWER List highlights the most powerful attorneys who defend businesses and corporations in court. Bob has b  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release: * * * Children's Advocates to Congress: Additional Funding for DHS is a Cruel Misuse of Public Funding and a Direct Attack on Children and Families * Through the budget reconciliation process, Congressional leaders are pushing forward harmful funding proposals and will vote this week to potentially hand the federal government's immigration agencies an additional $70 billion 1   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Court Amends Rule to Protect Certain Records * The Tennessee Supreme Court issued an order on May 18 to amend Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 34(2)(C). The change adds a new category of information that will be treated as confidential and will not be open for inspection by the public. This includes information regarding threats to the personal safety of a judge, judi  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- WilmerHale, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Courtney Murray Selected for DC Bar's John Payton Leadership Academy WilmerHale Senior Associate Courtney Murray was chosen for the DC Bar's 2026 John Payton Leadership Academy after a highly competitive selection process for the three-month program that cultivates leadership skills in attorneys from across the legal profession. The program bears special significance for WilmerHale. The academy was named for the   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 20 (TNSrep) -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris LLP Publishes the Higher Education Class Action Review - 2026 CHICAGO--Duane Morris is excited to officially announce the release of the all-new Higher Education Class Action Review - 2026, a desk reference resource designed to help legal professionals and businesses better understand the evolving landscape of class action law in this quickly evolving industry. What   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * Election Protection Coalition Launches 2026 Campaign Amid Historic Civil Rights Reversal * Lawyers' Committee, NAACP, Common Cause, State Voices, NALEO; AL, GA, PA, and LA state partners unveil plans to protect voters of color's access to the ballot Today, ahead of Tuesday primaries in Alabama, Georgia, and Pennsylvania - among other states - and following t  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Emergency Motion Filed to Prevent the Release of Private Medical Records of Minors Receiving Medical Care at RI Hospital * Rhode Island's Child Advocate filed an emergency motion this morning in the federal appeals court in Boston seeking a court order before 10 PM EST tonight barring Rhode Island Hospital (RIH) from turning over to a federal court in   more

NEW YORK, May 18 [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: * * * Exonerees, Faith Leaders, and Tennesseans Deliver Petition Urging Governor Lee to Stop the Wrongful Execution of Tony Carruthers * NASHVILLE - Exonerees, faith leaders, and Tennesseans from across the state gathered at the Tennessee State  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Federal Judge Consolidates 3 Challenges to Congressional Redistricting * Three federal lawsuits challenging Tennessee's redrawn congressional map have been consolidated before Chief U.S. District Judge William Campbell Jr., who has denied one request to temporarily block the map and has yet to rule on two others. The Tennessee Lookout reports on the latest developm  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Final List of Candidates Released for the U.S House Races * The final list of candidates for the U.S. House race was released for the state's newly redrawn congressional districts ahead of the August primary election, Action News 5 reports. That list does not include longtime U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis, who announced last week that he would not seek reelectio  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 20 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 19, 2026: * * * FP PEO Snapshot: 4 Things PEOs Should Know About the New DOL Joint Employer Proposal The Labor Department's recent proposed joint employer rule is welcome news for the PEO industry. That being said, you've received similar welcome news every other time the DOL went through this same exercise in the past, only to see the helpful guidance unwound by a new administration. Watching the joi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 20 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 19, 2026: * * * Hiring Teens This Summer? A Compliance Checklist for Ohio Auto Dealers Summer brings a steady stream of teenagers looking for seasonal work, and many might end up knocking on your dealership's door. Young workers can provide cost-effective assistance for Ohio auto dealerships to staff lot attendant positions, car-washing, and customer-service roles. But hiring minors is never as simple  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 20 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 19, 2026: * * * Trump Administration Seeks to End EEO-1 Reporting: What This Means for Employers + 5 Steps While We Wait for More Info The EEOC just sent a game-changing proposal to the White House to end the EEO-1 reporting requirement altogether, according to a May 14 submission to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). This news comes as employers are waiting for the annual EEO-1   more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fred Bartelsmeyer and Jonathan Nesher discuss defense industry dealmaking with Law360 * Fred Bartelsmeyer and Jonathan Nesher, partners in BCLP's Corporate Transactions practice, recently spoke with Law360 about defense industry dealmaking, including the uptick in activity in this area and how it may broaden in 2026. In the article, Jon and Fred discuss how the   more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Wins Unanimous Acquittal of Next Jump Co-Chief Executive Meghan Messenger of Charges She Bribed U.S. Navy Admiral to Obtain Federal Contract * A federal jury in Washington, D.C. unanimously acquitted Meghan Messenger, co-chief executive of Next Jump, and her co-defendant Charlie Kim of charges alleging they had bribed Robert P. Burke, the highest-ran  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin Expands California Litigation Platform With Cheryl O'Connor in Orange County * Global law firm Goodwin today announced that Cheryl O'Connor has joined the firm as a partner in its Complex Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice in the Orange County office. "Cheryl joins Goodwin with an impressive trial experience and a background in government service that posi  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin is Top Firm for All Private Equity Stages in Q1 2026 League Tables * LSEG named Goodwin the number one global advisor for All Private Equity Stages by deal count in its Q1 2026 Global Venture Capital and Private Equity Legal Advisory League Tables. PitchBook's Q1 2026 Global League Tables highlighted Goodwin as the top firm for venture capital exits. PitchBook ranke  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- The Abolitionist Law Center issued the following news: * * * Google's Aiding of Israel's Genocide Against Palestinians Exposes Company and its Leadership to Potential Legal Liability PHILADELPHIA--A coalition of legal groups - Abolitionist Law Center, Center for Constitutional Rights, and Tech Justice Law - notified Google LLC ("Google") and its executive leadership of its potential legal liability for aiding and abetting atrocity crimes committed by Israel  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Capital Markets Practice Recognized Across Five Winning Deals of the Year at Islamic Finance News Awards 2025 * DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - May 20, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig 's Capital Markets Practice has been recognized across five winning Deals of the Year at the Islamic Finance News (IFN) Awards 2025. IFN is the industry's leading news provider  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 20 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 19, 2026, by associate Heather M. Romero and partner David J. Vernon: * * * CMS Imposes Nationwide Enrollment Moratoria for Home Health Agencies and Hospices Executive Summary On May 13, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) simultaneously imposed six-month nationwide temporary enrollment moratoria on Home Health Agencies ("HHAs") and hospices under its authorit  more

NEW YORK, May 20 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 19, 2026, by partner Gary J. Simon, counsel Jennifer E. Graham and associate Anthony Kasper: * * * SEC Proposes Semiannual Reporting Alternative to Quarterly Reporting for Domestic Public Companies Highlights * The SEC's Proposed Amendments would allow domestic public companies to file semiannual reports instead of quarterly reports. * The SEC has framed the Proposed Amendments as an effort to pr  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 20 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hunton Releases Interactive Tracker Mapping AI Legislation Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has launched an interactive Enacted AI Law Tracker, a new online resource designed to monitor state laws that may be relevant to businesses that procure, deploy, or use artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Users of the Tracker will be able to view bills passed over time, explore legislation on a state-by-state b  more

OAKLAND, California, May 20 (TNSrpt) -- The National Center for Youth Law issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * In Their Own Words: The Children at Dilley Tell Us They Are Suffering LOS ANGELES -- In a brief filed in federal court today, lawyers for children incarcerated at the Family Residential Treatment Center in Dilley, Texas (Dilley) describe the federal government's most recent claims of compliance with the Flores Settlement Agreement (FSA) as "fanciful" and reiterate  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Obtains Court-Ordered Release of 911 Call from Father of Alleged Trump Shooter Thomas Crooks * Judicial Watch announced today that the Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, Police Department has, in response to a court order, released an audio recording of a 911 call placed by the father of Thomas Crooks, who is alleged to have attempted to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald J.  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Sues FBI, CIA, DIA, ODNI, and ICE for Records on 'Havana Syndrome' Investigations * Judicial Watch announced today that it has filed a federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice and four other federal agencies, seeking records concerning anomalous health incidents (AHIs), commonly referred to as " Havana Syndrome " ( Judicial Watch I  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Knox County Names 7 to Juvenile Advisory Board * The Knox County Commission on Monday approved the appointment of seven people to the East Tennessee Regional Juvenile Service Center Advisory Board, WBIR reports. The new board includes two private citizens, a health department representative, an expert in juvenile mental health, a juvenile social services expert, a   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Knoxville Reporter to Receive TBA's Fourth Estate Award * Tyler Whetstone, an investigative reporter with the Knoxville News Sentinel, will receive the Tennessee Bar Association's 2026 Fourth Estate Award for his reporting bringing greater transparency to Knoxville's judicial system. The award will be presented at the annual Lawyers Luncheon, set for June 12 as part  more

NEW YORK, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF posted the following news release: * * * LatinoJustice PRLDEF Applauds Court Decision Blocking ICE Courthouse Arrests * Federal judge P. Kevin Castel, a District Judge for the Southern District of New York, issued a ruling on May 18 that blocks federal immigration agents from carrying out arrests inside New York City immigration courts, effectively stopping a policy introduced last year by the Trump administration for immigration  more

NEW YORK, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Associate Director-Counsel Todd Cox Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution * Legal Defense Fund Associate Director-Counsel Todd Cox testified today before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on the Constitution on the impact of the Louisiana v. Callais Supreme Court decision and the urgent need for congressional action to  more

NEW YORK, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Statement on Islamic Center Shooting in San Diego * Yesterday, a deadly mass shooting occurred at the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing five people, including two teenage suspects. San Diego's police chief said the violence was being investigated as a possible hate crime. Legal Defense Fund (LDF) President and Director-Counsel Janai Nelson issued the following statem  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 20 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 19, 2026, by knowledge management counsel Sebastian Chilco and shareholders Stephanie L. Mills-Gallan and Jill Marie Lowell: * * * Chicago Refines Paid Leave Rules Ahead of June 1 Effective Date At a Glance * Chicago issued revised rules implementing its Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance, effective June 1, 2026. * The rules primarily clarify existing requirements and expectations  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Los Angeles Business Journal Names Jennie Wang VonCannon to the 2026 Women of Influence: Attorneys Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Business Journal has named Crowell & Moring partner Jennie Wang VonCannon to its 2026 Women of Influence: Attorneys list. The list honors women attorneys in Los Angeles who "have been recognized for exceptional legal skill and achievement across the full spectrum of responsibilit  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Los Angeles Business Journal Recognizes Morgan Lewis Partner Yardena Zwang-Weissman LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Business Journal has named Morgan Lewis partner Yardena Zwang-Weissman to its 2026 Women of Influence list, which recognizes leaders who are shaping the business and legal landscape of Southern California. A Los Angeles native, Yardena serves as co-depu  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 20 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 19, 2026, by member Kirstyn Fritz: * * * Tools in the toolbox: Timing Historic tax credits are powerful tools - but only when timing is treated as a core structuring issue, not a downstream compliance task. From a historic tax credit perspective, many project challenges don't stem from eligibility or credit amount. They arise from misaligned timing among development schedules, financing milestones  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Metro Nashville Sues Publix, Alleging Role in Opioid Crisis * On Monday, Metro Nashville filed a public nuisance lawsuit against Publix in federal court, alleging the grocery store's pharmacy contributed to local and national opioid crises by failing to monitor suspicious orders of oxycodone and other painkillers. According to the Nashville Banner newsletter, the   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey's Top Judges Highlight Court Reforms, Threats to Judiciary at NJSBA Meeting * New Jersey's top two jurists outlined major developments in the state and federal court systems during their annual State of the Judiciary remarks at the NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention. New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner and U.S. District Court Ch  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Pacific Legal Foundation unveils 'Next Civil Rights Act' legislative package * Washington, DC; May 19, 2026: Pacific Legal Foundation today announced the Next Civil Rights Act, a 10-bill legislative package designed to eliminate race-based preferences in federal programs and strengthen civil rights enforcement for every American. The initiative arrives as the nation p  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news: * * * RAGA Congratulates Brian Strickland on Republican Nomination for Georgia Attorney General Republicans Ready to Keep Georgia Safe and Win in November * ATLANTA -- The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) congratulates Brian Strickland on winning the Republican nomination for Georgia Attorney General. RAGA is confident Georgia voters will choose public safety over chaos this November  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith recognized across 26 categories in PitchBook's Global League Tables: Q1 2026 * NEW YORK - Global law firm Reed Smith has been recognized with 26 rankings across Private Equity, Venture Capital, and M&A in PitchBook's Global League Tables for Q1 2026, reflecting the firm's continued momentum and expanding presence in key deal categories, sectors, and regions  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith wins Marine Money Deal of the Year award for maritime transactional excellence * NEW YORK - Global law firm Reed Smith has received Marine Money International's Deal of the Year award for its work in the Jones Act/US Flag sector. Marine Money International is a maritime finance publisher that has served the shipping and capital markets industries for more t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news: * * * The Richmond Bar Association Named 2026 Bar Association of the Year The Richmond Bar Association (RBA) was named the Bar Association of the Year by the Virginia State Bar Local and Specialty Bar Section (LSBS). The RBA was founded in 1885, is the oldest bar association in Virginia, and the second largest, with 1,401 members representing the full breadth of the Richmond legal community, from solo practition  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- WilmerHale, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Sonika Data and Tess Foley Named 2025 Payton and Pickering Fellows WilmerHale is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Payton and Pickering Fellowships. Counsel Sonika Data has been selected as the firm's Payton fellow. The Payton Fellowship commemorates John A. Payton's commitment to justice, equality and opportunity. Data will spend her fellowship at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF) in W  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 19 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * EPA proposes to gut limits on toxic PFAS in drinking water, abandoning communities across the country WASHINGTON -- The Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to withdraw national drinking water standards for several toxic PFAS chemicals and delay others is a stunning reversal of family health protections, according to the Southern Environmental Law Center. This action threa  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 20 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Fourth Circuit Court denies Stay for Southeast Supply Enhancement Project Pipeline could cause irreparable harm to 173 wetlands and streams along its path * RICHMOND, Va. - The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a motion to stay the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act Section 404 permit for Transcontinental's Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (SSEP) in Virgin  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 19 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * House Committee missing opportunity to fund cleaner, more affordable transportation The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has released text for its upcoming surface transportation reauthorization, the "BUILD America 250 Act." Congress faces a September 30th deadline to act on federal transportation programs, and this bill proposes a 5-year funding and policy fram  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 19 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Mobile Baykeeper wins Plant Barry coal ash lawsuit appeal Federal Appeals Court rejects dismissal, points to ongoing Mobile River pollution * MOBILE, Ala. - Today the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals revived a lawsuit filed by the Southern Environmental Law Center on behalf of Mobile Baykeeper against Alabama Power's plan to permanently leave more than 21 million   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 19 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Powhatan's birthplace is one of Virginia's most endangered places RICHMOND, Va. -- Today Preservation Virginia named the site of WaHonSeNaKah (Powhatan)'s birthplace one of Virginia's most endangered places of 2026. Located on the north bank of the James River immediately downstream from present Richmond, Powhatan's birthplace is depicted as a prominent settlement on historic m  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC Condemns Deadly Attack on Islamic Center of San Diego * The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) unequivocally condemns yesterday's targeted attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego, which resulted in the deaths of multiple people. According to reports from law enforcement authorities, the suspects engaged in "generalized hate rhetoric," and the shooting is now being inve  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 19 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following commentary on May 18, 2026, by David M. Snyder, a member of attorney referral network: * * * Someone wants your reporting notes, records or testimony. What should you do? David M. Snyder is a media lawyer admitted to practice in Florida and New York. He teaches communications law to journalism students at the St. Petersburg campus of the University of South Florida. He is a member of the Student Press Law Center'  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 20 -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Hine's Christopher Larus Named to Minnesota Lawyer's Inaugural Legal 250 Thompson Hine LLP, a national law firm recognized for its innovative approach to legal services, is pleased to announce that Christopher K. Larus has been recognized in the inaugural edition of Minnesota Lawyer's Legal 250. Larus is the partner in charge of the firm's Minneapolis office and the practice group leader o  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 20 (TNSrpt) -- The UCLA School of Law Williams Institute issued the following news release: * * * Institutional support for LGBTQ liaison officers varies widely, impacting effectiveness A new study by researchers at the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law, NORC at the University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign finds that LGBTQ liaison officers may play an important role in improving relations between police and LGBTQ communities. H  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement on May 19, 2026, senior associate counsel Nathan Moelker: * * * Victory: ACLJ Defeats Attempt To Silence the Gospel in Amish Country The First Amendment won in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. When the ACLJ sent a legal demand letter to Lancaster city officials on behalf of preacher Jeff Russell, we made one thing clear: The Constitution is not optional, and Lancaster's own noise ordinance - Chapter 198 - ex  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Watch: Garcia Begins Term as NJSBA President * Norberto A. Garcia was sworn in last week as president of the NJSBA for the 2026-2027 term. Watch his welcome video to hear friends and colleagues share insights about the Association's new president. *** Original text here: https://njsba.com/watch-garcia-begins-term-as-njsba-president/  more

NEW YORK, May 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Bel Fuse Inc. on equity follow-on offering * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Bel Fuse Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic components, systems and solutions, on its US$400 million underwritten equity follow-on offering. The follow-on offering consisted of 1,725,000 shares of Bel Fuse's Class B common stock at a price of US$266.00 p  more