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Journals Legal Newsletter for Thursday May 21, 2026 ( 11 items )  

America First Policy Institute Issues Commentary: Silencing Easter - The Latest Example of Religious Intolerance
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following commentary on May 20, 2026, by Faith Engagement Director Daniel Trippie: * * * Silencing Easter: The Latest Example of Religious Intolerance "But in order that it may spread no further among the people, let us warn them to speak no more to anyone in this name."- Acts 4:17 * Attempts to suppress the message of Christ's resurrection began the moment the stone was rolled away, and today is no different. On Easter Su  more

Ascension Wisconsin Forensic Nurse Named 2026 Nurse of the Year
WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Wisconsin Forensic Nurse Named 2026 Nurse of the Year * Leah Eckhart, RN, Fox Valley SANE/Forensic Nursing Coordinator for the Ascension Mobile Sexual Assault Treatment Center, has been named a 2026 Nurse of the Year by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in partnership with the Wisconsin Nurses Association. Eckhart was one of just three nurses across   more

Ashok Ramani named among Daily Journal's 2026 "Top Intellectual Property Lawyers"
NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Ashok Ramani named among Daily Journal's 2026 "Top Intellectual Property Lawyers" * Davis Polk partner and IP Litigation practice head Ashok Ramani was named to the Daily Journal's 2026"Top IP Lawyers" list. The honorees are recognized for their ability to stay on the cutting edge of new developments in patent, copyright and trademark law, and for helping to advance technologica  more

Celebrating the Seton Hall University Class of 2026
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 20 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Celebrating the Seton Hall University Class of 2026 * In the second installment of this year's graduate profile series, meet 16 Pirate graduates who reflected on their time at Seton Hall University as the Class of 2026 moves into the world ready to lead with intention and impact. Read Part One of "Celebrating the Class of 2026"> Graduates, show us how you're celebrating! Share your most memorable mome  more

Daily Journal Recognizes Seth Gerber and Brent Hawkins as Top IP Lawyers
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Daily Journal Recognizes Seth Gerber and Brent Hawkins as Top IP Lawyers CENTURY CITY and SAN FRANCISCO: The Daily Journal has named Morgan Lewis partners Seth Gerber and Brent Hawkins to its 2026 list of the Top Intellectual Property Lawyers in California, an annual recognition highlighting leading California-based lawyers and their contributions to the field of I  more

Duane Morris Partners Agatha Liu and Jeremy Elman Named Top Intellectual Property Lawyers by the Daily Journal
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Partners Agatha Liu and Jeremy Elman Named Top Intellectual Property Lawyers by the Daily Journal LOS ANGELES --Duane Morris LLP partners Agatha Liu and Jeremy Elman have been named in the Daily Journal's 2026 Top Intellectual Property Lawyers list. This list recognizes California's leading attorneys in patent, trademark and copyright law, focusing on high-stakes litigation, A  more

Greenberg Traurig's Ian Ballon Recognized on Daily Journal 2026 Top IP Lawyers List
MIAMI, Florida, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Ian Ballon Recognized on Daily Journal 2026 Top IP Lawyers List * SILICON VALLEY, Calif. - May 20, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholder Ian C. Ballon has been named to the 2026 Top Intellectual Property Lawyers list by the Daily Journal, an honor awarded to California attorneys who are shaping the intellectual property (IP) landsc  more

Key ruling expected on the confidentiality clauses silencing French journalists
PARIS, France, May 19 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Key ruling expected on the confidentiality clauses silencing French journalists * On 20 May, the Versailles Court of Appeal is set to deliver its ruling in the legal battle between investigative journalist Jean-Baptiste Rivoire and his former employer, the Canal+ group. This case is pivotal for the journalism sector in France, where journalists' ability to report certain stories is silenced   more

Notre Dame Law School announces awards for 2026 graduating class
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, May 20 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law School announces awards for 2026 graduating class * On Friday, May 15, Notre Dame Law School recognized its graduating students at the annual Awards Ceremony. Awards were presented for academic achievement, including Honor Roll, Dean's Circle, Faculty Excellence, and Program of Study distinctions, as well as for excellence in writing, trial advocacy, and moot court. Students  more

Professor Emeritus Thomas Kuehn's legacy celebrated by global academic community in 'Festschrift' of medieval Italian history
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Professor Emeritus Thomas Kuehn's legacy celebrated by global academic community in 'Festschrift' of medieval Italian history * Article by Victoria Musheff Clemson University Emeritus College Thomas James Kuehn, Clemson University Professor Emeritus of History and renowned scholar of medieval and Renaissance Italy, is being celebrated by colleagues with the release of Law as Life in Italy, 1200-1800:   more

Victims of Crime: Improved Legal Protection and Support Systems
BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 21 -- The European Union issued the following news release: * * * Victims of crime: improved legal protection and support systems * New EU helpline for victims and use of digital tools * Member states must ensure sufficient human and financial resources to help victims * Access to sexual and reproductive healthcare for survivors of sexual violence * The European parliament approved new EU rules to reinforce support and protection measures for the victims of crime, a  more