CHICAGO, Illinois, May 28 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news: * * * ABA Antitrust Law Section hosts 2026 Antitrust International Cartel Workshop June 10-12 in Vienna, Austria The American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section, in collaboration with the International Bar Association, will host the 2026 Antitrust International Cartel Workshop June 10-12 in Vienna, Austria. The Workshop will highlight current developments and important policy issues relevant to cartel enf  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * ACLJ Defends Families and the First Amendment as States Rally Behind App Store Accountability By Jordan Sekulow The ACLJ has just filed a major amicus brief in Computer & Communications Industry Association v. Paxton, now pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. At stake is a transformational effort - already gaining traction across the country - to restore parental authority  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 27 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following news release: * * * Trump admin illegally holds pregnant mother and toddler with disabilities for a week at Dulles Airport ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The ACLU of Virginia filed an emergency petition in federal court last night on behalf of Anabella Gyasi, a pregnant Ghanian who has been illegally detained in a windowless holding room at Dulles Airport without access to adequate food, hygiene, or medical c  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement by Mike Pompeo, a former Secretary of State under President Trump: * * * American Deterrence Won't Be Restored if We Don't Get Ukraine Right Last week, Russia launched a brutal new wave of attacks against Ukraine - even using a hypersonic ballistic missile - and hit targets including a water supply facility and several schools. The message couldn't be clearer: Vladimir Putin has no intention of endin  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Details Emerge in Forced U.S. Attack Yesterday, as most of us were honoring Memorial Day, the situation in Iran took another turn as the U.S. conducted defensive strikes against Iranian military forces. The U.S. military attacked Iranian boats that were dropping more mines into the Strait of Hormuz. In retaliation, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Atlanta IP Inn of Court Honors Charley Brown for Pro Bono Service * Charley F. Brown, Vice Chair of Ballard Spahr's Intellectual Property Department, has received the Atlanta IP Inn of Court 's 2026 Pro Bono Award. Charley was nominated by Georgia Pro Bono Assistance & Training for Entrepreneurs and New, Talented, Solo Inventors (PATENTS), a Georgia Lawyers for  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Colin Huntley Speaks with CBS News About DOJ's Accelerated Fraud Enforcement Efforts Akin False Claims Act/qui tam defense partner Colin Huntley is quoted by CBS News in an article titled, "Justice Department to start fast-tracking benefits fraud enforcement." The article examines the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division's recent announcement to accelerate the review of False Claims Act whistleb  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dustin Delany Earns Continued Recognition in Chambers Global Guide, 2026 Dentons is pleased to announce that Dustin Delany, Chair and Chief Managing Partner of 13 of our 15 Caribbean jurisdictions, has once again been recognised in the Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2026, reflecting a practice defined not only by regional breadth and consistency. Dustin's rankings span Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados and the Caribbea  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 28 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight: * * * 5 Costly Employee Classification Mistakes California Employers Make and How to Avoid Them: Your 5-Step Action Plan The federal government is working on business-friendly changes to rules covering independent contractor arrangements and overtime pay requirements, but California employers may not reap the benefits. Employers in the Golden State are subject to labor and employment rules that are stricter  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 27 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight: * * * Connecticut Employers Need to Prepare for New Workplace AI Law: 4 Items For Your To-Do List Connecticut just enacted one of the most comprehensive artificial intelligence laws in the country, and employers need to start preparing now. The Connecticut General Assembly recently passed Senate Bill 5, now formally known as the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Responsibility and Transparency Act, and Go  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 29 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight: * * * Employer Protections for Voluntary Affirmative Action Plans May End Soon: 3 Takeaways From EEOC's New Proposal A longtime rule may soon be scrapped that helped employers ensure they were providing equal employment opportunities and improve diversity, equity, and inclusion while also complying with federal anti-discrimination laws. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) submitted a proposal  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 27 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight: * * * FP Snapshot on Manufacturing Industry: 3 Key Steps When Using AI to Boost Employee Engagement Welcome to this edition of the FP Snapshot on Manufacturing Industry, where we take a quick snapshot look at a recent significant workplace law development with an emphasis on how it impacts employers in the manufacturing sector. This edition will cover how manufacturing facilities can harness artificial inte  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 28 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight: * * * HUD Pulls the Plug on Emotional Support Animal Guidance: 5 Steps for Education Housing Administrators Federal housing officials just formally stripped emotional support animals of their protected status in housing, a sweeping policy change that will directly affect how college and university housing offices process accommodation requests from students with disabilities. On May 22, the US Department of  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 27 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight: * * * Manufacturer's $100K EEOC Settlement Offers Key ADA Lessons for All Employers: Top Takeaways and Practical Tips A manufacturer based in Maryland has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle claims that it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by demoting an employee with complete hearing loss in one ear. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC's) announcement last month,   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 27 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight: * * * Utah Employer's Guide to 5 New Workplace Laws in May 2026 Utah employers must keep up with a slew of new state workplace laws that kicked in this month. Here are the top five that will impact private employers in the Beehive State. 5 Key Workplace Laws (Effective May 6 - With Additional Upcoming Deadlines) 1. Ban on Healthcare and Veterinarian Noncompetes (HB 270 and SB 111) Utah employers are now   more

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Fried Frank Launches Proprietary AI Platform for Asset Management Practice Fried Frank has developed and launched FundAssist, a proprietary AI-powered platform that enhances document search and drafting capabilities across private fund formation, ongoing fund operations and related transactions. FundAssist, exclusively developed by Fried Frank, is currently accessible to t  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 28 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following commentary by associates Michael Shimada and Kerry K. Sakimoto and partners Sandi Krul and Karl A. Schmitz: * * * California OHCA Proposes New Regulations to Implement AB 1415's Expanded Pre-Transaction Notice Requirements for Health Care Transactions The California Office of Health Care Affordability ("OHCA") released proposed regulations dated May 15, 2026, to update its material change transactio  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 29 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Intellectual Asset Management Honors Hunton in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Hunton was recognized in the 2026 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals. The firm was recognized in the following categories: * Patent Litigation in New York * Patent Prosecution in New York * Patent Litigation in Washington, DC * Patent Prosecution in Washington, DC * Patent Prosecution in Texas T  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 28 -- Bradley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * IP Attorney Henry Ward Ranked in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Bradley attorney Henry Ward was ranked in the 2026 IAM Patent 1000. The IAM Patent 1000 highlights firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in the pivotal area of patent law. Mr. Ward was named to the prominent ranking for his practice on preparing and negotiating technology and commercial agreements and counseling clients in connection  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 29 -- Bradley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Jacque Kruppa Featured in Texas Lawbook for Creating Dallas Soccer Scholars Nonprofit Bradley partner Jacque Kruppa was featured in Texas Lawbook discussing the inspiration behind Dallas Soccer Scholars, a nonprofit that supports Dallas-area youth ages 10 to 18 with financial need by helping cover soccer-related costs while encouraging academic achievement and community involvement. "We started think  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Hausfeld, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Lawdragon distinguishes 12 Hausfeld Partners as leading 'Global Litigators' for 2026 For the fifth consecutive year, Hausfeld lawyers have been recognized in Lawdragon's 500 Leading Global Litigators guide, with twelve lawyers across the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States named in the 2026 edition. This prestigious recognition highlights leading practitioners in international arbitration a  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 28 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The Legal 500 Names 5 Troutman Pepper Locke Attorneys to Philadelphia Elite List PHILADELPHIA - Five Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys were named to The Legal 500 US City Elite list in Philadelphia, a distinction reserved for attorneys driving innovation and growth in key U.S. cities. This recognition underscores the firm's longstanding roots and substantial presence in Philadelphia and highlights the soph  more

NEW YORK, May 30 [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: * * * Legal Organizations File Lawsuit Over Immigration Detention Conditions at Camp East Montana in El Paso's Fort Bliss Military Base * EL PASO, Texas -Legal organizations sued Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Friday night over inhum  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 29 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary by shareholder Alexander T. MacDonald and associate Rachel Ring: * * * Massachusetts Rideshare Drivers Sign Up for Unionization - And Spotlight Potential New State Law Labor Avenues At a Glance * As of May 26, Massachusetts rideshare drivers are the first in the nation to organize and secure certification of a union as their exclusive bargaining representative. * Similar legislation has been enacted i  more

ALBANY, New York, May 29 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Los Angeles Magazine names seven attorneys to 2026 'Best of Legal' list Los Angeles, CA. Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to share that Los Angeles Magazine has named seven of the firm's attorneys to the publication's inaugural "Best of Legal" list. Nixon Peabody's 2026 "Best of Legal" honorees come from a variety of practice areas and include: * Stratton Constantinides, Environmental and Affordable Ho  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * The M&A Advisor Recognizes Two Morgan Lewis Partners as Emerging Leaders LONDON and PHILADELPHIA: Morgan Lewis partners Robert Hutton and Avryl Klich have been named by The M&A Advisor to its 17th Annual Emerging Leaders list, which recognizes notable professionals aged 40 and younger across the mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate finance, and restructuring s  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Max Mishkin Named D.C. Bar Communities' Arts, Entertainment, Media, and Sports Lawyer of the Year * Ballard Spahr Media and Entertainment Law Partner Maxwell S. Mishkin has been named the D.C. Bar Communities' 2026 Lawyer of the Year for the Arts, Entertainment, Media, and Sports Law Community. Max is among 12 attorneys being honored by their peers in the D.C.   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 28 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary by associate Patrick Campbell and members Emily Johnson and Elizabeth Sullivan: * * * Enhancing Clinical Laboratory Innovation and Access (CLIA) Act On May 19, 2026, Representative Neal Dunn, M.D. introduced the Enhancing Clinical Laboratory Innovation and Access Act, also referred to as the "Enhancing CLIA Act." In a press release announcing the proposed legislation, Representative Dunn stated that "[t]  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 28 (TNSxrep) -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Earns High Marks for Associate Satisfaction in BTI Consulting Survey McGuireWoods ranks among the nation's leading law firms for supporting the professional development and career advancement of associates, according to a survey conducted by BTI Consulting Group. The "BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Listers 2026" report is among the most comprehensive independent studies of as  more

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Continues Strong Showing in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Rankings Twelve attorneys from Pillsbury's Intellectual Property team were honored in the 2026 edition of IAM Patent 1000 for their exceptional achievements in the field. The firm's IP practice also earned Bronze and Recommended rankings for its transactional, litigation and prosecution capabilities across California, the DC Metro Area and Texas, reinf  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 29 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Policy Week in Review - May 29, 2026 Congressional and Administrative News At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace. By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin EEOC Seeks to Rescind its 1979 Affirmative Action Rule  more