| Tipoffs: Law/Legal Newsletter for Friday May 22, 2026 ( 56 items ) |
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11 Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers Guide
MIAMI, Florida, May 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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11 Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers Guide
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NEW YORK - May 21, 2026 - Eleven shareholders from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers guide, which highlights top practitioners advising on complex immigration matters worldwide.
The guide featu
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ABA Council Votes to Repeal Diversity Standard
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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ABA Council Votes to Repeal Diversity Standard
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The American Bar Association (ABA) Council of Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar voted last week to eliminate a rule that requires law schools to demonstrate a commitment to diversity in recruitment, admissions and student programming. Reuters reports that the move comes after the ABA Standards Commi
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Access Now urges the Ninth Circuit to protect encryption from NSO's spyware
NEW YORK, May 21 [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:
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Access Now urges the Ninth Circuit to protect encryption from NSO's spyware
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People's privacy must be protected in court. Yesterday, Access Now alongside ten other civil society organizations filed an amicus brief in the U.S.' Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals calling to protect encryption from NSO Group's
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ACLU Condemns House Passage of Bill Censoring Teachers and Forcibly Outing Transgender Students
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:
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ACLU Condemns House Passage of Bill Censoring Teachers and Forcibly Outing Transgender Students
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WASHINGTON - The American Civil Liberties Union condemned a bill that passed today in the U.S. House of Representatives threatening to censo
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ACLU of Nebraska: Nebraskans Sue to Protect Environmental Trust Funds
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 22 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska issued the following news release:
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Nebraskans Sue to Protect Environmental Trust Funds
Budget transfers violated what voters approved.
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Two Nebraskans, both former government officials, are suing the state with the hope of halting the transfer of millions of dollars out of the Nebraska Environmental Trust, a fund that sponsors conservation-related efforts across the state.
The American Civil Liberties Union
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Ahead of Oral Arguments, NYCLU and Local Advocates Condemn Nassau County's Unconstitutional No-Speech Buffer Zone Law
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release:
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Ahead of Oral Arguments, NYCLU and Local Advocates Condemn Nassau County's Unconstitutional No-Speech Buffer Zone Law
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Advocates rallied as the court hears NYCLU's lawsuit against Nassau's unlawful no-speech policy
NASSAU COUNTY - Ahead of oral arguments in Borecky v. Nassau County, today the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), Planned Parenthood, Gender Equality New York,
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American Center for Law and Justice: Jack Smith's Files Stolen
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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Jack Smith's Files Stolen
By Logan Sekulow
The Trump DOJ just indicted a former federal prosecutor for stealing confidential files of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on his investigation into classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. Former Managing Assistant U.S. Attorney Carmen Lineberger currently faces four charges.
As reported by Fox News:
A former Justice Department prosecutor was charged Wed
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American Tort Reform Association Praises Gov. Spanberger Veto of Class Action Bill
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The American Tort Reform Association issued the following news release on May 20, 2026:
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American Tort Reform Association Praises Gov. Spanberger Veto of Class Action Bill
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) announced yesterday her veto of two bills that would have allowed costly class action litigation in the Commonwealth for the first time.
"We commend Gov. Spanberger for her leadership in working to make Virginia more affordable for families and preventing he
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Brennan Center for Justice: Federal Judge Dismisses Justice Department Lawsuit Seeking Mainers' Private Voter Data
NEW YORK, May 22 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following news release on May 21, 2026:
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Federal Judge Dismisses Justice Department Lawsuit Seeking Mainers' Private Voter Data
Justice Department is now 0-8 in lawsuits to force states to turn over sensitive voter data
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PORTLAND, Maine -- Today, a federal judge dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit against Maine after the state refused to hand over its complete voter file. The
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Civil Rights Lawyers Secure $485,000 Settlement for FWC Biologist Fired Over Charlie Kirk Social Media Post
MIAMI, Florida, May 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release:
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Civil Rights Lawyers Secure $485,000 Settlement for FWC Biologist Fired Over Charlie Kirk Social Media Post
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TALLAHASSEE, FL - The ACLU of Florida announced today that Brown v. Young, the federal First Amendment lawsuit filed on behalf of former Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) biologist Brittney Brown, has reached a $485,000 settlemen
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Crowell & Moring: Daily Journal Names Valerie Goo and Jon Gurka Among Top IP Lawyers
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news:
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The Daily Journal Names Valerie Goo and Jon Gurka Among Top IP Lawyers
Los Angeles: The Daily Journal has named Crowell & Moring's Valerie Goo and Jon Gurka as Top Intellectual Property Lawyers in California in 2026. The annual list recognizes California lawyers who have made significant contributions to intellectual property law over the past year.
Goo, a member of the firm's Management Board and an expe
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Crowell Secures $23.3 Million Jury Verdict for C3.ai in Major Trade Secret Case
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Crowell Secures $23.3 Million Jury Verdict for C3.ai in Major Trade Secret Case
Crowell & Moring achieved a decisive victory for leading Enterprise AI application software company C3.ai, obtaining a $23.3 million jury verdict following a seven-day trial in Wilmington, Delaware. The jury unanimously found Cummins liable for trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract in a suit brought by C3.ai more
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Daily Journal Names Christopher Kao as One of California's Top Intellectual Property Lawyers
NEW YORK, May 22 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Daily Journal Names Christopher Kao as One of California's Top Intellectual Property Lawyers
In its profile of Pillsbury partner Christopher Kao as one of California's Top Intellectual Property lawyers, Daily Journal highlighted his 27 years of leadership in successfully representing technology companies in high-stakes, complex intellectual property disputes.
The profile of Kao, who leads Pillsbury's Intellec
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Daily Journal Names Deborah Fishman and Tom Magnani to 2026 'Top Intellectual Property Lawyers' List
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Daily Journal Names Deborah Fishman and Tom Magnani to 2026 'Top Intellectual Property Lawyers' List
Arnold & Porter partners Deborah Fishman and Tom Magnani were named to Daily Journal's list of "Top Intellectual Property Lawyers 2026." The annual list recognizes an outstanding group of California-based attorneys whose achievements over the past year have significantly influenced the field of intellectual p
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Debevoise Names Sixteen New Partners
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Debevoise Names Sixteen New Partners
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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announces that Megan Arrogante, Fatema Al-Arayedh, Tom Berry, Konstantin Bureiko, Jake Grandison, Anne-Mette Heemsoth, Samuel Krawiecz, Matthew Parelman, Felix Paterson, Anne-Lise Quach, Aseel Rabie, Sergio Torres, Dominique Trudelle, Wendy Widman, Chen Xu and Guang Yang will become partners of the firm, effective Ju
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Dentons Announces 2026 Partner and Counsel Promotions for Europe and Central Asia
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons announces 2026 partner and counsel promotions for Europe and Central Asia
Global law firm Dentons has promoted 13 new partners, six new Senior Counsel, six new Managing Counsel, and 30 new Counsel in Europe and Central Asia as part of the 2026 promotion round.
This diverse group of lawyers represents 19 different offices and all practice groups active in the region, and reflects equitable gender representatio
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Dignity Not Detention Coalition Statement On New York State Budget Immigration Package
NEW YORK, May 22 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights posted the following news release:
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Dignity Not Detention Coalition Statement On New York State Budget Immigration Package
Years of organizing by directly impacted communities deliver historic wins for immigrant New Yorkers
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After years of organizing across New York State, in Albany hallways, in community centers, in county jails, and on the streets, we celebrate the state budget's inclusion of landmark protections that reflect
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Dinsmore & Shohl: Tom Flanigan Talks Private Equity Investment in Kentucky With The Lane Report
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 22 (TNSrep) -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Tom Flanigan Talks Private Equity Investment in Kentucky with The Lane Report
Private equity activity continues to accelerate across Kentucky and the Midwest, creating new opportunities and new complexities for closely held businesses considering a sale.
In a recent interview with The Lane Report examining the evolving PE landscape, Dinsmore Corporate Transactions Partner Tom Flanig
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Emory to present at NBI Webinar on Strategic Use of Case Law and Legal Authority
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Emory to present at NBI Webinar on Strategic Use of Case Law and Legal Authority
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Taft attorney Jena Emory will serve as a presenter for an upcoming National Business Institute webinar on "How Great Litigators Write" on June 17, 2026. She will present on "Strategic Use of Case Law and Legal Authority." The online seminar will examine practical approaches to legal writing for litigat
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EPA Moving to Regulate Data Center Turbines as "Mobile Sources"
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 22 -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following news:
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EPA Moving to Regulate Data Center Turbines as "Mobile Sources"
Recent statements and rulemakings suggest that the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("the EPA") is exploring pathways to reduce permitting burdens associated with temporary power sources, such as combustion turbines and diesel generators, which are frequently used during data center construction and early operations.
Most notably, t
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Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath Issues Commentary: SEC Proposes Dramatic Changes to Public Company Reporting Framework
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 22 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 21, 2026, by associates Amanda M. Ibrahim and Sheremy R. Anderson and partners Griffin D. Foster, Joshua L. Colburn, Angie D. Snavely, Jonathan R. Zimmerman and Chad Lange:
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SEC Proposes Dramatic Changes to Public Company Reporting Framework
Part of a Larger Effort to "Make IPOs Great Again"
At a Glance
* In light of this proposal and the SEC's other recent rulemaking i
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Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath Issues Commentary: Supreme Court Decides Havana Docks Corporation vs. Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., Et Al.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 22 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 21, 2026, by associate Ever M. Hess and counsel S. Vance Wittie:
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Supreme Court Decides Havana Docks Corporation v. Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., et al.
On May 21, 2026, the Supreme Court decided Havana Docks Corporation v. Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., et al., No. 24-983, holding that Havana Docks had stated a claim under the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Ac
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Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Attempt to Access Maine's Unredacted Voter File
NEW YORK, May 21 [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:
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Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Attempt to Access Maine's Unredacted Voter File
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PORTLAND, Maine - A U.S. district court today dismissed the federal government's lawsuit demanding Maine's unredacted voter file. The unredacted voter file incl
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Federal Court Rules for Wisconsin Voters, Rejects Trump Administration Demand for Private Voter Data
NEW YORK, May 21 [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:
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Federal Court Rules for Wisconsin Voters, Rejects Trump Administration Demand for Private Voter Data
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MADISON, Wis. -In a major victory for voters, a federal court has dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit -an unprecedented overre
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Fisher Phillips Issues Commentary: FP's Summer School - What Educational Leaders Need to Know For The 2027 School Year
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 22 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 21, 2026:
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FP's Summer School: What Educational Leaders Need to Know For The 2027 School Year
With graduations upcoming and students in the midst of final exams, leaders at education institutions know summer break is just around the corner. K-12 schools, colleges, and universities have spent this school year facing evolving policies on DEI, student athletes, and immigration, all while navigating
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Foley Hoag Earns First-Ever "A+" Grade on the Law Firm Climate Scorecard
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 22 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Foley Hoag Earns First-Ever "A+" Grade on the Law Firm Climate Scorecard
The Law Students for Climate Accountability (LSCA) has recognized Foley Hoag with the organization's first-ever A+ score on its 2026 Law Firm Climate Change Scorecard. This marks the fourth consecutive year the firm earned a top ranking.
"We are proud to have earned the A+ ranking in this scorecard, a recognition that reflects our
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Fredrikson Attorneys Named 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 22 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Fredrikson Attorneys Named 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Super Lawyers named 10 Fredrikson attorneys to the list of 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers and included six Fredrikson attorneys on the list of 2026 Great Plains Rising Stars.
2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers
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* Philip S. Bubb - Construction Litigation
* Krystle L. Campa - Real Estate
* Bret A. Dublinske - Ener
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Global Civil Society Groups Welcome the UN Climate Accountability Resolution Vote
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Center for International Environmental Law posted the following news on May 20, 2026:
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Global Civil Society Groups Welcome the UN Climate Accountability Resolution Vote
NEW YORK - Today, at the United Nations General Assembly, a strong majority of States affirmed simple but powerful truths: the climate crisis is not beyond the reach of justice, the time to act is now, and the rule of law must guide climate action.
This resolution marks the next critical step fo
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Husch Blackwell Secures Precedential Decision at Federal Circuit on Patent Owners' Standing to Sue for Infringement
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 22 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Husch Blackwell Secures Precedential Decision at Federal Circuit on Patent Owners' Standing to Sue for Infringement
A Husch Blackwell appellate team secured a precedential opinion at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which held that clients A.L.M. Holding Company and Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. have Article III standing to pursue their infringement claims for patents the
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In a First, NYS Division of Human Rights Rules Nonconsensual Drug Testing of Pregnant Mother is Discrimination
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release:
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In a First, NYS Division of Human Rights Rules Nonconsensual Drug Testing of Pregnant Mother is Discrimination
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NEW YORK - The New York Civil Liberties Union announced a first-of-its kind victory in its state Division of Human Rights (DHR) complaint on behalf of Crystal H. who was drug tested without consent when giving birth at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, New Yo
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Kirkland Named Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Firm of the Year at Chambers Middle East Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Named Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Firm of the Year at Chambers Middle East Awards
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Chambers & Partners named Kirkland "Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Law Firm of the Year" at the 2026 Chambers Middle East Awards for the team's outstanding work, strategic growth and expansion, and exceptional client service.
The awards are based on research conducted for th
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LDF and Other Civil Rights Groups File Amicus Brief Urging Louisiana Supreme Court to Reject Efforts to Overturn Orleans Parish Election
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news:
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LDF and Other Civil Rights Groups File Amicus Brief Urging Louisiana Supreme Court to Reject Efforts to Overturn Orleans Parish Election
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The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) yesterday filed an amicus brief in the case Crockett v. Landry, concerning Louisiana's attempt to throw out tens of thousands of votes by invalidating a recent election for the Orleans Parish Clerk of the Cri
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Legally Israel 100 Recognizes Pillsbury's Israel Practice and Attorneys With Top 10 Israel Desks League Table Rankings
NEW YORK, May 22 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Legally Israel 100 Recognizes Pillsbury's Israel Practice and Attorneys with Top 10 Israel Desks League Table Rankings
Pillsbury's Israel practice once again earned multiple Top 10 rankings in the 8th annual Legally Israel 100 Israel Desks League Tables. The rankings recognize international law firms that are leading choices for Israeli clients and underscore deep experience handling Israel-related matters.
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Littler Issues Commentary: California Releases Further Revisions to Draft General Industry Workplace Violence Prevention Standard
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 22 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 21, 2026, by associate Matthew Holmes, counsel David A. Dixon and shareholders Alka Ramchandani-Raj and Adam Joshua Fiss:
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California Releases Further Revisions to Draft General Industry Workplace Violence Prevention Standard
California recently released the latest iteration of its proposed regulatory standard to implement the state's law imposing workplace violence prevention safety requirem
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Littler Issues Commentary: Public Act No. 26-12 Is a Gamechanger for Connecticut Workplace Compliance - Here Are the Highlights
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 22 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 21, 2026, by office managing shareholder Paula N. Anthony, counsel Nicole S. Mule and associates Ian C. Beck and Dylan C. Harriger:
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Public Act No. 26-12 Is a Gamechanger for Connecticut Workplace Compliance - Here Are the Highlights
At a Glance
* Connecticut enacted a 124-page omnibus bill that represents the most comprehensive overhaul of Connecticut's workplace laws in recent years, impos
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Mayer Brown Lawyers Named to Lawdragons 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers List
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Mayer Brown lawyers named to Lawdragons 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers list
Mayer Brown partners Morgan Bailey, Maximillian Del Rey, and Grace Shie, and senior counsel Elizabeth (Liz) Espin Stern in the firm's Washington DC office have been named to Lawdragon's 2026 "100 Leading Immigration Lawyers" list, a prestigious recognition honoring leading practitioners in immigration and g
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National Employment Law Project Issues Commentary: Why Today's Graduates Need a Jobseekers' Allowance
NEW YORK, May 22 -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following commentary on May 21, 2026, by senior communications and campaign manager Mitchell Hirsch and unemployment insurance campaign coordinator Alexa Tapia:
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Why Today's Graduates Need a Jobseekers' Allowance
Finding a decent-paying job right out of school is never easy. It is especially tough when employers aren't eager to hire at all.
That's the situation today's graduates face. For young people without a college d
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NCOIL Adopts Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement Model Act
BELMAR, New Jersey, May 22 -- The National Conference of Insurance Legislators issued the following news release:
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NCOIL Adopts Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement Model Act
Model Will Enable & Encourage Small Businesses to Offer Health Insurance Options to Employees
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At the 2026 National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Spring National Meeting in Louisville, KY, the organization adopted the NCOIL Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) Mo
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NYCLU on Immigration Protections in State Budget
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release:
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NYCLU on Immigration Protections in State Budget
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Package Bans 287g and Detention Agreements, Fails to Bar Informal ICE Collusion with Local Law Enforcement
ALBANY - Today, Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature finalized their immigration package in the FY27 budget. In response, the New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following statement, attributable to Exe
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Pillsbury Ranked Among Top 30 Firms Worldwide in The Deal's 2026 Q1 Bankruptcy League Tables
NEW YORK, May 22 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Pillsbury Ranked Among Top 30 Firms Worldwide in The Deal's 2026 Q1 Bankruptcy League Tables
Pillsbury earned the #27 spot in The Deal's 2026 Q1 Bankruptcy League Tables ranking of the Top 100 Bankruptcy Law Firms worldwide, climbing 23 places from the previous quarter.
The rankings are based on advisory assignments involving business bankruptcy petitions filed in U.S. courts with liabilities of at least $25
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Polsinelli Again Ranked Among Largest Health Care Law Firms by Modern Healthcare
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 22 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Polsinelli Again Ranked Among Largest Health Care Law Firms by Modern Healthcare
Polsinelli has again been recognized on Modern Healthcare's list of "Largest Healthcare Law Firms," ranking 4th in this year's edition.
The firm rose from 7th place in last year's ranking, reflecting continued growth in its national Health Care Practice.
The annual ranking is based on the number of attorneys who dedicate
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Polsinelli Continues Strong Performance in PitchBook's Q1 2026 League Tables
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 22 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Polsinelli Continues Strong Performance in PitchBook's Q1 2026 League Tables
Polsinelli is pleased to announce that the firm has again been recognized in PitchBook's Q1 2026 Global League Tables for its dealmaking activity across mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital. The firm earned rankings across multiple categories globally and throughout the United States, including top 10 pla
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Q1 Distress Levels Climb Across Chapter 11 and Health Care Sectors
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 22 (TNSxrep) -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Q1 Distress Levels Climb Across Chapter 11 and Health Care Sectors
The latest Polsinelli-TrBK Distress Indices Report shows increased distress activity across Chapter 11 and health care sectors during the first quarter of 2026, while real estate distress levels continued a more moderate upward trend. Overall Chapter 11 filings increased meaningfully quarter over quarter, and health care distres
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Quarles Recognized by Mergers & Acquisitions "Mid-Market Deals of the Year" for Multi-Million-Dollar Portfolio Company Sale
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, May 22 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Quarles Recognized by Mergers & Acquisitions "Mid-Market Deals of the Year" for Multi-Million-Dollar Portfolio Company Sale
The Quarles & Brady Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) team received an honorable mention recognition in the Food & Beverage category in the annual Mergers & Acquisitions "Mid-Market Deals of the Year for 2026" for the sale of a private equity firm's portfolio company.
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Raffi Zerounian Named 2026 Legal Visionary
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 22 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Raffi Zerounian Named 2026 Legal Visionary; Hanson Bridgett Among Top 125 Law Firms in Los Angeles County
Hanson Bridgett LLP is proud to share two recognitions from LA Times Studios Business magazine: Partner and Los Angeles Market Leader Raffi Zerounian has been named among the 2026 Legal Visionaries, and Hanson Bridgett has been included on the magazine's list of Top 125 Law Firms in
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Republican Attorneys General Association Reserves Nearly $11 Million in First Round of Fall TV Buys
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news:
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Republican Attorneys General Association Reserves Nearly $11 Million in First Round of Fall TV Buys
Republican Attorneys General Association-affiliated groups are going on offense in 2026, reserving nearly $11 million in initial fall television advertising across six key attorney general battlegrounds.
The first round of reservations includes major investments in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin
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Ropes & Gray Attorneys Author Chambers Global Practice Guide Chapter on Life Sciences
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 22 (TNSrpt) -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Attorneys Author Chambers Global Practice Guide Chapter on Life Sciences
Five attorneys authored the Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide chapter "Life Sciences 2026 USA: Trends and Developments," which examines market, dealmaking, and policy industry trends.
The authors explain the life sciences industry navigated a challenging landscape in 2025, marked by early policy
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SPLC Mourns the Loss of LGBTQ+ Advocate Congressman Barney Frank
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news:
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SPLC Mourns the Loss of LGBTQ+ Advocate Congressman Barney Frank
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Today, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) mourns the loss of former U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, who served Massachusetts in elected office for 32 years. Frank was one of the first openly gay members of Congress and dedicated his life to advancing LGBTQ+ rights. He was 86.
"Today, we reflec
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Squire Patton Boggs Files Amicus Brief for U.S. Chamber of Commerce
TYSONS, Virginia, May 22 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Squire Patton Boggs Files Amicus Brief for U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs filed an amicus brief in Farmer v. EPA on behalf of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
In the lawsuit before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, a group of farmers, ranchers, environmental organizations, and local governments sued the United States Environmental Protection A
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State Supreme Court Orders Release of Sealed Documents
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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State Supreme Court Orders Release of Sealed Documents
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The Tennessee Supreme Court on Thursday issued an opinion ordering the release of documents sealed in connection with a criminal case. In April 2024, three documents -a motion to disqualify and two supporting documents -filed in a Davidson County criminal proceeding were sealed. After learning about the existe
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Statement on Tennessee's Torturous Execution Attempt of Tony Carruthers
NEW YORK, May 21 [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:
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Statement on Tennessee's Torturous Execution Attempt of Tony Carruthers
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NASHVILLE - This morning, Tennessee carried out a botched and torturous attempt to execute Tony Carruthers despite the state's continued refusal to conduct forensic
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Tennessee Man Arrested for Charlie Kirk Post Wins $835,000 Settlement
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Tennessee Man Arrested for Charlie Kirk Post Wins $835,000 Settlement
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A Tennessee man will receive $835,000 from Perry County after he was jailed for 37 days for posting on social media about the assassination of political commentator Charlie Kirk, The Associated Press reports.
Lexington resident Larry Bushart was arrested in September after refusing to take dow
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Troutman Pepper Locke Delivers Double-Digit Gains in Q1 2026 US Private Equity and Venture Capital League Tables
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Delivers Double-Digit Gains in Q1 2026 US Private Equity and Venture Capital League Tables
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NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke achieved double-digit gains across Q1 2026 league table rankings, earning multiple top 15 and 25 positions from PitchBook, LSEG, and The Deal. These results underscore the firm's strong momentum and continued outperformance in
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Troutman Pepper Locke Delivers Double-Digit Gains in Q1 2026 US Private Equity and Venture Capital League Tables
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 22 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Delivers Double-Digit Gains in Q1 2026 US Private Equity and Venture Capital League Tables
NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke achieved double-digit gains across Q1 2026 league table rankings, earning multiple top 15 and 25 positions from PitchBook, LSEG, and The Deal. These results underscore the firm's strong momentum and continued outperformance in the private equity and venture cap
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WilmerHale Trial Team Featured in Litigation Daily for Innovative Use of Demonstrative Exhibits
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- WilmerHale, a law firm, issued the following news:
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WilmerHale Trial Team Featured in Litigation Daily for Innovative Use of Demonstrative Exhibits
Litigation Daily recently featured WilmerHale partners Joseph Mueller, Sarah Frazier and Louis Tompros for their strategic and creative use of demonstrative exhibits in a successful patent trial defense for Cisco Systems Inc. in the Eastern District of Texas.
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"Creative, outside the box demonstratives are terrifi
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World Court Affirms: International Right to Strike is Protected
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Solidarity Center, an international worker rights organization, issued the following news on May 21, 2026:
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World Court Affirms: The International Right to Strike is Protected
In a landmark opinion supporting worker rights, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) affirmed today that the right to strike is protected under international law.
The advisory opinion by the highest global court confirms that the right to strike is essential to working people's abili
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