CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * "Leverest Relationship Tracker": McDermott retains top spot as advisor on Acquisition Financing in the DACH Region * McDermott Will & Schulte maintains its leading position in advising on acquisition financing in the DACH region. For the fourth time in a row, the "Leverest Relationship Tracker," published in FINANCE magazine, has named McDermott Will & Schult  more

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 'Deeply disappointed': Funding industry responds to King's Speech PACCAR omission * Partner Robert Wheal was recently featured in Law.com International and CDR News, commenting on the UK government's failure to address litigation funding in the King's Speech, which was delivered on 13 May 2026 at the opening of parliament. Emphasising that the omission leaves critical questions   more

MIAMI, Florida, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 3 Greenberg Traurig Minneapolis Attorneys Named to Minnesota Lawyer's Minnesota Legal 250 * MINNEAPOLIS - May 20, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Minneapolis Shareholders Michael A. Collyard, Shawn R. McIntee, and Arleen A. Nand have been named to Minnesota Lawyer' s Minnesota Legal 250, which recognizes influential and accomplished attorneys in the state.   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on May 20, 2026: * * * Engagement agreements allowing a lawyer to withdraw when the client fails substantially to fulfill an obligation regarding the lawyer's services The American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility released a formal opinion today clarifying the permissible terms of an engagement agreement allowing a lawyer to withdraw when the client fails substantial  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 21 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa issued the following news release: * * * Black Hawk County Sheriff Jail Fees Case Reversed A federal appeals court reversed the dismissal of a lawsuit against the Black Hawk County sheriff. * Civil rights groups today won an appeal in a federal class action lawsuit that seeks to block the Black Hawk County Sheriff's office from wrongly extracting money from people before releasing them from jail and from demanding paymen  more

NEW YORK, May 20 [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: * * * ACLU Urges Supreme Court to Stop Tennessee's Wrongful Execution of Tony Carruthers * WASHINGTON - The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Tennessee urged the U.S. Supreme Court today to stop Tennessee from executing Tony Carrut  more

NEW YORK, May 21 -- The Advocates for Children of New York issued the following statement on May 20, 2026: * * * AFC Responds to Changes to the State Education Funding Formula Maria Odom, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the changes to the Foundation Aid per-pupil funding formula in the FY 2027 New York State education budget bill expected to be passed today. We appreciate that the education budget includes long ove  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * After Appeals Court Denies Child Advocate's Emergency Motion to Prevent the Release of Medical Records of Minors Receiving Care at RI Hospital, Safeguards Remain in Place to Protect the Data * Late last night, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the Rhode Island Child Advocate's emergency motion to prevent Rhode Island Hospital from   more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * President Trump Just Ousted Incumbent GOP Candidate in Primary By Logan Sekulow In a firestorm of social posts, President Donald Trump repeatedly refused to endorse Rep. Thomas Massie (KY-4) in the Republican primary based on the Congressman's lack of support for the Administration's agenda. Trump instead backed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, who then won big in Kentucky. As reported by CBS News T  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Anthropic Pushes Deeper Into Legal With Claude Updates * Anthropic PBC is angling to be a major direct provider of legal technology with its latest rollout, extending beyond its original role as a maker of large language models, Bloomberg Law reports. This week, the company unveiled 12 new AI tools for specific legal practice areas including corporate, regulatory an  more

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

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ballard Spahr Hosts Nine-Month Start-Up Accelerator Program With Final Pitch Competition for Student Entrepreneurs * Ballard Spahr's BASE (Ballard Academy for Student Entrepreneurs) offers a nine-month, virtual startup accelerator program designed to help founders build, fund, and scale ventures confidently. This year's program culminated last week in a "Shark Ta  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 21 -- The State Bar of California issued the following news: * * * California State Senate Confirms George Cardona as Chief Trial Counsel The California Senate confirmed Tuesday the reappointment of George Cardona as the Chief Trial Counsel for the State Bar of California. This is Cardona's second Senate confirmation. In June 2022, Cardona became the first Senate confirmation of a Chief Trial Counsel in 10 years. Under Cardona's leadership, the Office of Chief   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Circuit Court Judge Dies at 93 * Circuit Court Judge Franklin Murchison Sr. died at age 94. Murchison earned his law degree from Vanderbilt University and served in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps until 1960, attaining the rank of captain. During his military service, he held positions including defense counsel, prosecuting counsel, chief of appellate r  more

NEW YORK, May 20 [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: * * * Civil Rights Groups and Survivors of Federal Law Enforcement Abuse Urge Congress to Pass Accountability Legislation During Community Safety Week * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American Civil Liberties Union, the Institute for Justice, ACLU affi  more

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Civil Rights Organizations File Lawsuit Against Whites-Only Housing Development in Arkansas * Today, the Legal Defense Fund joined Relman Colfax PLLC and Legal Aid of Arkansas to file a lawsuit against Return to the Land (RTTL), a white nationalist organization seeking to establish a segregated, whites-only settlement in Arkansas. The lawsuit is brought on behalf of Michell  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- The Abolitionist Law Center postedthe following news: * * * Coalition Urges Federal Officials to Halt Letcher County Prison Project, Citing Newly Discovered Safety and Environmental Risks Letcher County, Kentucky--A coalition of advocacy organizations, Building Community Not Prisons (BCNP), has submitted a formal letter to the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) demanding that the agency rescind its approval of a proposed federal prison in Letcher County and un  more

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

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Debt Relief Legal Advice Clinic Set for June 27 * The Knoxville Bar Association and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, in partnership with Legal Aid of East Tennessee (LAET), will hold a Debt Relief Clinic on June 27 to provide pro bono legal services to income-eligible consumer debtors. The clinic will begin at 9 a.m. EDT at the Knox C  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news on May 20, 2026: * * * Dechert Secures Trial Win for Microsoft in Musk v. Altman On May 18, 2026, Dechert's antitrust team secured a high-profile jury trial victory for client Microsoft in the Musk v. Altman case. A unanimous nine-member jury found that OpenAI and its co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman were not liable for breaching a charitable trust or unjust enrichment in connection with OpenAI's form  more

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

WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Executive Order Will Cut Off Financial Services to Millions of Immigrants Actions Would Radically Destabilize the National Banking System *  WASHINGTON - President Trump issued an Executive Order yesterday seeking to cut huge numbers of immigrants out of the mainstream financial system and to weaponize the financial system against immigrants to further the Administration's   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 21 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 20, 2026, by partners Carrie Bethea Connolly, Rachel A. Beck, Kathryn E. Bettini and Daniel R. Wilson: * * * EEPA Refund Claims Are Here -- Are You Ready? Importers, Suppliers, Distributors, and Retailers Should Assess Exposure to Risk At a Glance * Plaintiff-side advertising and pending cases reflect themes alleging: (1) unfair or deceptive business practices under state co  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 21 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on (date): * * * Big Changes to Google Analytics and Google Ads Coming in June: Is Your Business Prepared? Are you ready for the significant changes to Google Analytics and Google Ads that are coming on June 15? Your business may need to take immediate action by updating your structural configurations in Google Analytics and Google Ads, as well as your privacy notice, and cookie management platform (CMP). No  more

NEW YORK, May 21 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release: * * * Google's Aiding of Israel's Genocide Against Palestinians Exposes Company and its Leadership to Potential Legal Liability 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 against the   more

MIAMI, Florida, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Taiba on SAR 2.4B/US$633.4M Joint Venture with Osool for Development of 3 Hotels in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia * DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - May 20, 2026 - A team from global law firm Greenberg Traurig represented Taiba Investments Co. (Taiba) on a SAR 2.4 billion/US$633.4 million joint venture agreement with Osool Integrated Real Estate Co. (  more

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

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 -- The Illinois Policy Institute issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * TODAY: Chicago Teachers Union members to vote on $800 dues hike, banning member lawsuits Illinois Policy Institute experts available to comment * Members of the Chicago Teachers Union begin voting today on a proposed dues increase that could cost some members up to $800 more per year and a proposal limiting members' ability to sue the union for violating their rights, accordin  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Immigrant Rights Group Sues to Limit ICE Cooperation * The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC), Metro Councilmember Terry Vo and several Tennessee taxpayers filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Davidson County Chancery Court seeking to block the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) from participating in j oint immigration enforcement operations with U.S. Immigr  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 21 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania Real Estate Broker Files Lawsuit Challenging Pennsylvania Law Requiring Brokers to Have Brick-and-Mortar Offices Requirement has cost broker tens of thousands of dollars per year for an office he does not use * HARRISBURG, Pa.--Today, a Lemoyne real estate broker filed a lawsuit challenging a law that requires all Pennsylvania real estate brokers to have a physical   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 21 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Support Pours in for Supreme Court Petition to Revive Key Fourth Amendment Warrant Requirement Victims of wrong-house raids, law professors, civil rights attorneys, and a police officers' nonprofit call on Court to restore original meaning of Warrant Clause. * A petition asking the Supreme Court to revive the original meaning of the Fourth Amendment is building momentum with supportive briefs f  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Represents Argano on Acquisition of Gaea Global Technologies * Kirkland & Ellis advised Argano, the world's first and largest Global Specialist Consultancy, on its acquisition of Gaea Global Technologies, an Oracle Partner. Gaea's mission-critical expertise in project portfolio management, project controls solutions for large-scale mission-critical projects   more

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Matthew Diller Takes Office as New York City Bar Association President * Matthew Diller was elected President of the New York City Bar Association at the organization's annual meeting on May 19. He succeeds Muhammad U. Faridi. A legal educator for more than 30 years, Mr. Diller has served as dean of Fordham Law School (2015-2024) and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (200  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 21 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 20, 2026, by member Blair Dawson and associate Ryan Smith: * * * Lifecycle of a Cyber Incident: Stages and Vendor Support Cyber incidents are now a core business risk, requiring organizations to respond quickly, preserve evidence, meet legal obligations, and protect operations and reputation. In McDonald Hopkins' recent webinar, "Lifecycle of a Cyber Incident: Stages and Vendor Support," Blair Daws  more

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, posted the following news release: * * * Meta blocks human rights accounts from reaching audiences in Saudi Arabia and the UAE * The undersigned organisations condemn Meta's recent decision to restrict the Facebook and Instagram accounts of independent NGOs, researchers, and civil society figures from reaching audiences in Saudi Arabia and the U  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Nominations Open for Justice Innovation Awards * The 12th annual Justice Innovation Awards ceremony will be held during the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) 89th Annual Conference July 19-22 at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville. Two awards will be presented recognizing individuals and organizations that rethink and advance justice for childre  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * NWLC Finds Waiting Lists for Child Care Assistance Nearly Doubled in 2025 * The National Women's Law Center released its annual State Child Care Assistance Policies report, finding that the number of children placed on waiting lists for federally funded child care assistance nearly doubled between 2024 and 2025 -and that number has only continued to grow.  The report serves   more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Pacific Legal Foundation attorney Mark Miller to testify on legality and impacts of the federal Roadless Rule * Washington, D.C.; May 20, 2026: Pacific Legal Foundation Director of Environment and Natural Resources Litigation Mark Miller will testify before the House Natural Resources Committee's Subcommittee on Federal Lands on Thursday, May 21, during a legislative   more

NEW YORK, May 21 -- A Better Balance, a legal advocacy organization, issued the following statement on May 20, 2026: * * * Paid Sick Time Becomes Law In Virginia, Advancing Affordability for Millions of Families As Virginia becomes the first Southern state with a paid family and medical leave program and now paid sick time under the leadership of Governor Spanberger and the Virginia legislature, other leaders across the country should take note. * On May 20, Virginia became the 19th state t  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith introduces new series offering strategic guidance for dealmakers in today's market * Global law firm Reed Smith today announced the launch of Private Equity Behind the Scenes, a 30-part series designed to help private equity stakeholders navigate an increasingly complex and competitive market. Drawing on the perspectives of 72 lawyers across 11 practices,  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * The Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center Announces 2026 Book and Journalism Award Winners NEW YORK - The Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center today announced the winners of its 2026 Book and Journalism Awards during a virtual ceremony featuring remarks by Kerry Kennedy, Michael Beschloss, Margaret "Peggy" Engel and CNN's lead Washington anchor Jake Tapper. Selected from mo  more

NEW YORK, May 21 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * S.T.O.P. Applauds Syracuse Facial Rec. Ban, Calls on NYC to Follow Today, the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based privacy and civil rights group, applauds the Syracuse Common Council for unanimously passing a law banning facial recognition and other biometric surveillance in most businesses across the city, including grocery stores and o  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Sandifer to Moderate Panel at Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association Conference * Taft of counsel Marcus Sandifer will moderate a panel discussion at the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association (BESLA) 2026 Mid-Year Conference, taking place May 28-30 in Atlanta. The conference brings together leaders across the entertainment, sports, and legal industries to d  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Seventeen Taft Attorneys and Lobbyist Named to the 2026 Minnesota Legal 250 List * Minnesota Lawyer has named 17 Taft attorneys and a lobbyist to its 2026 Minnesota Legal 250 list. The inaugural Minnesota Legal 250 honors the most influential legal professionals in Minnesota. Minnesota Lawyer 's editors recognize individuals who are shaping the state's legal profession, and making an  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * State to Control Metro Airports Unless Governor Vetoes Bill * State officials will officially take the reins of metropolitan and regional airports across Tennessee this week. According to the Tennessean, by July, the boards running Tennessee's top four airports will be replaced with a majority of state-selected commissioners. During the legislative session, lawmaker  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Trump Fintech Order Will Promote Predatory Lending, Endanger Consumer Funds * Order Could Enable Payday Lenders to Ignore State Consumer Protection Laws and Skip Guardrails to Get Bank Charters WASHINGTON - President Trump's Executive Order on financial technology, issued last night, instructs federal financial regulators to remove barriers for predatory rent-a-bank schemes   more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement on May 20, 2026, by senior litigation counsel Olivia Summers: * * * VA Facility Forces Physician Out Over Conscience Objections on Abortion - ACLJ Files Complaint With HHS At the ACLJ, we unfortunately regularly witness government agencies testing the boundaries of religious liberty. Few cases illustrate the stakes as clearly as the one we filed today on behalf of our client, a physician, with the U.S  more

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Veronica Aroutiunian Named Amongst European Legal Industry's Women Rising Stars * Debevoise & Plimpton partner Veronica Aroutiunian has been named by Law.com International to its annual list of European women rising stars. The annual list selects the "most exceptional up-and-coming women across Europe's top-tier legal industry" In naming Ms. Aroutiunian to the list, the publi  more