SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 5 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 23 Years Ranked! Hanson Bridgett Earns Band 1 Construction Ranking in 2026 Chambers USA Hanson Bridgett LLP is pleased to announce that the firm's Construction Section has once again received the highest ranking in this year's Chambers USA guide, among just two other firms to achieve the prestigious Band 1 distinction in California. Chambers rankings are compiled by a rigorous assessment  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, June 5 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * 53 Quarles Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced 53 attorneys from the firm have been ranked in the 2026 edition of the Chambers USA directory. The 2026 ranked Quarles attorneys are: Elizabeth Blutstein - Public Finance Keith Bruett - Litigation: General Commercial Douglas Buck - Real Estate Heather Buchta  more

NEW YORK, June 5 -- A Better Balance, a legal advocacy organization, issued the following statement on June 4, 2026: * * * Paid Medical Leave Reform Passes in New York Senate! Today, the New York State Senate passed S.172 - a critical step toward fixing New York's broken paid medical leave system by providing working New Yorkers with economic stability and job security when facing a serious health condition. The following is a statement from Jesse Workman, A Better Balance senior staff attor  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Abbey Raish discusses the SEC's proposal to rescind its climate disclosure rule with Law360 and Corporate Compliance Insights * Abbey Raish, a partner in BCLP's Corporate Transactions practice, recently spoke with Law360 and Corporate Compliance Insights about the SEC's proposal to rescind the SEC climate rule. In the articles, Abbey discussed potential reputati  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 5 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Civil Rights and Reproductive Justice Groups Applaud Unanimous House Passage of Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act House bill bans sale of cellphone location data and empowers residents to hold Big Tech companies accountable for privacy violations - The Massachusetts House of Representatives today voted unanimously to pass the Massachusetts Consu  more

NEW YORK, June 4 [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 Reacts to Draft Bipartisan AI Bill That Would Preempt State Laws Today, Congressman Obernolte and Congresswoman Trahan released a draft regulatory framework for Artificial Intelligence, which they may soon introduce in the House of Re  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Alderfer to Present at ICLEF Program on Business Entity Selection * Taft partner Henry Alderfer will present at the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF) program, Choosing the Right Business Entity for Your Client, on June 25. The half-day program will provide practical guidance on entity selection and business formation, including governance considerations, tax implicati  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement by senior associate counsel Nathan Moelker: * * * Christian Doctor Denied Job for Refusing Abortion Referrals - We're Fighting Back When a physician is welcomed back to a hospital, credentialed, given a start date - and then has the rug pulled out from under him because he won't sign a contract requiring him to violate his faith - that is not an oversight. It's a federal civil rights violation. That i  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement by director of media Logan Sekulow: * * * House Turns on President Trump Ahead of Major Senate Vote The mainstream media is having a field day with the headlines over the House of Representatives' recent vote to curb President Trump's war powers with Iran. NBC News wrote: "House votes to rebuke Trump over war with Iran." And yes, that's technically correct, but only four Republicans broke with their p  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, June 5 -- Baird Holm, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Baird Holm LLP Earns Top-Tier Rankings in Chambers USA 2026 Guide Baird Holm LLP is proud to announce that it was once again recognized by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, earning top-tier placement across key practice areas. Baird Holm is ranked in Band 1 (the highest tier) in each of the five core categories evaluated by Chambers: Corporate/Commercial; Healthcare; Labor & Employment; Lit  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Chambers USA 2026 Broadens Recognition of Alston & Bird Alston & Bird stood out in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, earning 84 practice rankings and recognition for 172 distinguished attorneys. Since 1999, Chambers & Partners has been researching the U.S. legal profession, identifying the leading lawyers and law firms. Chambers USA 2026's rankings are d  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Chambers USA 2026 Ranks 142 Arnold & Porter Lawyers, 75 Practices The 2026 edition of Chambers USA named Arnold & Porter a "Leading Firm" in 75 practice areas across the nation and recognized 142 lawyers as "Leading Individuals." Chambers noted Arnold & Porter's experience representing "clients on large, high-stakes and complex deals, litigation and investigatory matters," and highlighted the firm's "consid  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Chambers USA 2026 Recognizes a Record Number of Goodwin Practices and Lawyers for Exceptional Client Service * Chambers USA 2026 has recognized 87 Goodwin practices, and 144 lawyers were highly ranked in its newly released rankings. For over two decades, Chambers has been a trusted resource for helping clients identify the premiere lawyers and firms across the United States  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Chambers USA 2026 recognizes Reed Smith with 78 practice rankings and 174 lawyer recognitions * Global law firm Reed Smith has again earned strong recognition in the Chambers USA directory, with 78 ranked practice categories and 174 lawyer recognitions across the United States in the 2026 guide. The results reinforce the firm's continued strength in complex, high-valu  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Wiley Rein, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Chambers USA 2026 Recognizes Wiley Lawyers and Practices Wiley's Government Contracts, International Trade, Telecom, Media & Technology, Election Law & Government Ethics, Litigation, and Insurance Practices Rank Band 1 - Chambers and Partners, in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, has recognized more than 40 of the firm's lawyers, as well as 10 of the firm's practice  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 5 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Chambers USA Honors Hunton Among Top Firms in 2026 Guide Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP was recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide with 66 practices ranked nationally and regionally and 163 individual rankings for attorneys in their respective practice area. The following practices were recognized in the 2026 guide: * Banking & Finance - Florida, Georgia, and Texas * Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Texas an  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 4 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Chambers USA Ranks 101 Baker Donelson Attorneys in 2026 Edition The recently released 2026 edition of Chambers USA, a highly regarded directory of America's leading lawyers for business, ranked 101 attorneys from Baker Donelson as leading practitioners in their respective fields. Additionally, the Firm received national rankings for Construction, Healthcare, Gaming & Licensing, and Transportatio  more

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Clark Hill Attorneys Recognized by Chambers USA for 2026 Edition * Chambers USA has named 31 Clark Hill attorneys "Leaders in their Field" in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers, a world-renowned organization, identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers based on peer and client reviews. Law firms and individual   more

PALO ALTO, California, June 5 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Continues Upward Trajectory in Chambers USA 2026 Rankings Cooley has continued to strengthen its position in the Chambers USA 2026 guide, achieving expanded recognition for both its practices and lawyers. The firm is now ranked in 84 practice areas, with 173 lawyers recognized for excellence in their respective fields. Each year, Chambers & Partners conducts extensive research to provide detai  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Crowell & Moring Secures Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026 Crowell & Moring earned 92 individual rankings for 81 attorneys, as well as 48 national and statewide practice area rankings, in the Chambers USA 2026 guide. The Chambers guide ranks the country's top law firms and lawyers through in-depth research, client interviews, and feedback from attorneys at peer firms. Crowell lawyers and practices are ran  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 5 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dinsmore Tops Chambers Rankings Once Again Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to announce that 14 departments and 37 attorneys are recognized in the 2026 edition of the prestigious Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. This includes Band 1 ranking in "Real Estate" and "Public Finance." Highlights from the 2025 rankings: Department Rankings - Real Estate - Band 1 - Public Finan  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Attorneys and Practices Recognized in 2026 Chambers Guides Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that it has been ranked in three Chambers and Partners regional guides of "leading lawyers for business" for 2026: Chambers USA, Chambers Global and Chambers Asia-Pacific. Chambers USA Practice Areas Honored Nationwide Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded Cannabis Cons  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Equal Work Deserves Equal Pay: NWLC Wins Settlement in Zoetis Pay Bias Case Today, the National Women's Law Center (NWLC), along with co-counsel Kakalec Law PLLC and Harrison, Harrison & Associates, announced it reached a settlement agreement with Zoetis, Inc., one of the world's largest animal health companies, on behalf of a veterinary pathologist who was significantly underp  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 5 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 4, 2026, by partners Cindy Irani and John R. Przypyszny: * * * Department of Education Proposes Sweeping Changes to Accreditation Regulations Through AIM Negotiated Rulemaking Negotiated Rulemaking Introduces Significant Changes to Recognition Requirements for Accrediting Agencies At a Glance * The proposed changes to regulations resulting from the Department of Education's  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 5 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 4, 2026, by associate Teresa G. Akkara and partner Michael W. Stark: * * * Supreme Court Decides Federal Communications Commission v. AT&T, Inc. On June 4, 2026, the Supreme Court decided Federal Communications Commission v. AT&T, Inc., holding that the FCC's issuance of forfeiture orders -- i.e., administrative orders directing regulated parties to pay monetary penalties for  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island posted the following fact sheet: * * * FAQ: Why we support the "364 Day Misdemeanor" Bill, S-2047 and H-7198 * What will the bill do? The bill would amend Rhode Island law to reduce the maximum prison sentence for misdemeanor offenses by one day, from one year to 364 days. How would this small change protect immigrant Rhode Island residents from deportation for minor offenses? The   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fisher Phillips Earns Top Rankings in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, earned top rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The firm is now ranked in 27 practice areas and has 76 individual lawyer rankings, reflecting continued growth in recognition from last year. The firm improved its rank to Band 1 in Labor and Em  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 4, 2026: * * * New EU Equal Pay Rules Are Coming Soon: A 7-Step Plan for Employers If you have operations in the EU, your disclosure obligations may be changing this month. The European Union Pay Equity Directive also brings new reporting requirements that you may need to put together soon, depending on your headcount. Although the Directive sets EU-wide minimum requirements, each EU member state mus  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 4, 2026: * * * What Retailers Need To Know About The NLRB's Joint Employer Standard + 4 Compliance Steps To Take Now Retail employers frequently operate through complex business arrangements - ranging from franchising models to staffing partnerships and in-store concessions. But, these relationships can unwittingly create potential legal liability for retailers that are found to have too much control  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 5 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Forty-One Foley Hoag Attorneys Receive Chambers USA 2026 Rankings, Representing all Four U.S. Offices Twenty-one Practices Highlighted, Including Band 1 in Environment and Elite recognition in International Arbitration - Foley Hoag is a top-ranked firm in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, receiving recognition across industries and practices representing all four U.S. offices. The firm rankings includ  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 5 -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Frantz Ward Earns National and State Rankings; 19 Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 Guide Frantz Ward is honored to announce six of the firm's practice areas and 19 firm attorneys were ranked in Ohio and nationwide in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide for outstanding achievements in their fields. This year, one attorney achieved a Chambers ranking for the first time (indicated with an asterisk), and three   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 5 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news on June 4, 2026: * * * Fredrikson Recognized by 2026 Chambers USA Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, an annual legal guide identifying the top attorneys and law firms in the United States, ranked 16 practice areas and 32 individual attorneys from Fredrikson in its 2026 edition, released today. During the Chambers USA interviews, clients recognized Fredrikson as a strategic and res  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises Pharmakon Advisors on Intellectual Property Aspects for $500 Million Debt Facility With Mineralys Therapeutics * The Intellectual Property team advised Pharmakon Advisors, LP, on entering into a $500 million committed debt facility with Mineralys Therapeutics. The term loan will be available to Mineralys in four tranches, with the first tranche of $100 milli  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents SL Green in Joint Venture for 346 Madison Avenue Development * NEW YORK - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised longstanding client SL Green Realty Corp. in connection with the sale of a 49% joint venture interest in the development of 346 Madison Avenue at a gross valuation of $175 million. SL Green will retain a 51% interest in the  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's David Dykeman and Win Rutherfurd Present at DeviceTalks Boston * BOSTON - David J. Dykeman, co-chair of the Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, and Win Rutherfurd, a shareholder in the firm's Capital Markets Practice, presented on the DeviceTalks Boston panel, "Positioning IP for Funding & Exits," May 27  more

NEW YORK, June 4 [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: * * * Groups File Federal Lawsuit Over Tennessee's New Extreme Anti-Immigrant Law * NASHVILLE, Tenn. -The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Tennessee, and National Immigration Law Center filed a federal class-action lawsuit today challeng  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 5 -- The National Immigration Law Center issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Groups File Federal Lawsuit Over Tennessee's New Extreme Anti-Immigrant Law The National Immigration Law Center, American Civil Liberties Union, and ACLU of Tennessee filed a federal class-action lawsuit today challenging a new Tennessee law, HB 1704, that unconstitutionally usurps federal immigration enforcement power by making it a crime for certain immigrants to r  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 5 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Haynes Boone Sets New Firm Record in Chambers USA 2026 Rankings Chambers and Partners, in its 2026 edition of Chambers USA, ranked Haynes Boone among the nation's leading law firms as the firm achieved record results with 111 lawyers and 44 practice rankings. This year represents the firm's strongest performance to date and highlights its continued growth, with 15 lawyers ranked Band 1 and three ne  more

NEW YORK, June 5 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer recognized for excellence in Chambers USA 2026 Chambers USA has recognized Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer across 25 practice categories and ranked 50 individuals as part of its 2026 guide. This reflects the strength of our teams and our high-caliber, complex work on behalf of clients across the US market. The firm achieved nine Band 1 practice rankings across Ne  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 5 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news on June 4, 2026: * * * Holland & Hart Earns Chambers USA 2026 Recognition for 112 Attorneys and 47 Practice Areas Holland & Hart LLP announced today that 112 attorneys and 47 practice areas have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. Published annually, Chambers USA is the world's leading legal data and analytics provider, ranking lawyers and law firms across the United States through independen  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 5 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Holland & Hart Named Among Nevada Business Magazine's Top Rank Attorneys 2026 Holland & Hart is proud to announce that nine of the firm's Nevada attorneys have been named to Nevada Business Magazine's Top Rank Attorneys 2026 list. Appearing in the magazine's June 2026 issue, the annual rankings highlight respected attorneys across the state in both private and public practice. Honorees are nominated by  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 5 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Ranks Among Nation's Leading Law Firms in Chambers USA 2026 Holland & Knight has 297 attorneys recognized as preeminent practitioners in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business. In addition, the respected legal guide named Holland & Knight a leading law firm in 133 practice categories across the nation and regionally. Chambers and Partners has   more

NEW YORK, June 5 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hughes Hubbard Achieves High Rankings in Chambers USA 2026 Guide Highlights * Rankings across key practice areas including corporate, finance, litigation and restructuring. * Nationwide rankings in FCPA, product liability and aviation finance. * Individual lawyers recognized in litigation, restructuring, arbitration, tax and transactional practices. - Hughes Hubbard has been recognized in the 2026 e  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 5 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Achieves Significant Growth in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA Chambers USA recognized Husch Blackwell with 147 attorney rankings in the 2026 guide released today, an increase of 22 individual rankings from 2025. In addition, 25 lawyers, who did not appear in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA, earned rankings. Chambers also ranked Husch Blackwell in 59 departments--a year-over-y  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 5 -- Ice Miller, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Ice Miller Announces Top National Rankings in Chambers USA 2026 Firm earned 13 practice areas and 40 attorney recognitions in latest guide. - Ice Miller LLP is pleased to announce that we have achieved 53 national, statewide and regional practice area rankings in the latest edition of Chambers USA, released today, an increase of six rankings overall and nine additional Band 1 rankings. This ye  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 5 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Institute for Justice Applauds Colorado for Removing Licensing Barriers for Beauty Work Yesterday, HB26-1181 was signed in a significant step forward in removing regulatory barriers for people wishing to work in the beauty industry. The bill, with prime sponsorship by Rep. Naquetta Ricks, Rep. Chris Richardson, and Sen. Janice Marchman, creates an exemption for individuals providi  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 5 -- Jones Day, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jones Day partner Robert Watts named a winner to "On The Rise" list by Georgia Daily Report Georgia Daily Report has named Jones Day partner Robert Watts a winner to its "On the Rise" list that recognizes the Southeast's most promising lawyers under the age of 40. The list is part of Georgia Daily Report's annual Southeastern Legal Awards, which took place this month. Mr. Watts is a go-to advocate for complex   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Receives Nearly 235 Firm, Individual Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide Chambers and Partners has ranked K&L Gates LLP and its lawyers across the United States as leaders in their respective practice areas in the 2026 edition of its Chambers USA guide. This includes nearly 75 practice rankings for the firm, including 19 nationwide, and 160 lawyer recognitions. Published annually, th  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 4 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Kilpatrick Achieves Record-Breaking Rankings in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Firm Achieves Outstanding Recognition for Patent Practice Across Numerous Offices - Kilpatrick announced today that 32 of the Firm's attorneys earned a combined 36 rankings in the areas of Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Patent Transactions, and Post-Grant Proceedings on the 2026 IAM Pat  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 5 -- The Western Center on Law and Poverty posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Challenges HACLA's Failure to Provide Language Access to Families Seeking Affordable Housing Advocates turn to state laws to protect tenant rights as federal enforcement lags - LOS ANGELES, CA -- Tenants and community advocates have filed a lawsuit against the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), alleging the agency systematically fails to provide legally  more

NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF and Lambda Legal File Amicus Brief on Behalf of Secure Families Initiative and PFLAG National in Support of Students Challenging Censorship in Department of Defense Schools * Yesterday evening, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and Lambda Legal filed an amicus brief on behalf of Secure Families Initiative and PFLAG National in support of student plaintiffs in E.K. v. Departm  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 5 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Littler and Its Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Chambers USA Guide Across Key Practice Areas Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, and its attorneys have once again earned recognition in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. These notable rankings, grounded in comprehensive market research and independent analysis, highli  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 5 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 4, 2026, by counsel Nicole S. Mule: * * * From Beach Days to Final Paychecks: When Unused Vacation Time Must Be Paid Out in Connecticut As summer arrives and employees across Connecticut head out on vacation, paid time off (PTO) and vacation time can take on different meanings depending on who you ask. For employees, days they haven't used yet can feel like earned compensation sitting in the bank  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 5 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 4, 2026, by shareholder William J. Simmons and associates Haley Norwillo and Kevin Frankel: * * * Philadelphia Issues Updated Notice for Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance As we previously reported, Philadelphia passed substantial amendments to its fair chance ordinance, the Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance (FCRSSO), which became effective in January 2026. The am  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * Louisiana Law Shielding Bail Bond Companies From Issuing Refunds to Overcharged Customers Ruled Unconstitutional After SPLC Lawsuit * NEW ORLEANS - In a significant legal victory for Louisiana families overcharged by bail bonds companies, a state court judge has declared that a 2019 law shielding those companies from having to pay back their clients is unconstitutional. The  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown earns top rankings in Chambers USA 2026 Mayer Brown has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, across 110 practice categories, including 191 lawyer rankings and nine Band One nationwide rankings: - Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS - Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBS - Capital Markets: Structured Products - Financial Services Regulation: Consumer  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott Will & Schulte boosts government contracts bench with experienced Department of War litigator * Global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has added Michael (Mike) Tregle as Counsel in its Government Contracts Group, strengthening McDermott's core bid protest and complex disputes litigation capabilities. Mike joins McDermott's Washington, DC office and   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 5 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * McDonald Hopkins recognized in Chambers USA 2026 rankings McDonald Hopkins is pleased to announce that 23 attorneys and 10 practice areas have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Chambers USA guide. The firm earned two new attorney rankings and three new practice area rankings this year, reflecting the continued growth of its nationally recognized practices and commitment to delivering exceptional  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA's 2026 Leading Lawyers Guide Chambers and Partners recognized McGuireWoods lawyers 171 times and firm practice areas 88 times in the 2026 edition of the Chambers USA guide. The firm earned 27 nationwide practice rankings, including Band 1 rankings - Chambers' highest - in Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation), Public Finance and Bankruptcy/R  more

OAKLAND, California, June 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Center for Youth Law issued the following news release: * * * NCYL Urges Ninth Circuit to Protect LGBTQ+ Students' Expression, Privacy, Safety, and Constitutional Rights The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL), alongside 17 other leading national and statewide organizations with extensive expertise in LGBTQ+ youth advocacy, filed an amicus brief Tuesday that urges the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to reverse a di  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 5 -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Nutter Honored with Best-Ever Recognition in Chambers USA 2026 Nutter has earned multiple practice area and individual attorney rankings across Massachusetts and New York in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The firm retained its Band 1 ranking, the highest honor, in Banking & Financing: Corporate & Regulatory, Real Estate, and Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use in Massachusetts. Nutter rose a band in Labo  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026 * Paul Hastings is one of only three elite global firms with at least 10 Band 1 nationwide Chambers USA rankings in our 17 core practice areas: * Banking & Finance (including Private Credit) * Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite (New York) * Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt * FinTech * Intellectual Propert  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Quobly Raises EUR115 Million in Series A Funding to Bring Silicon-Based Quantum Computers to Market * The Goodwin Technology team advised Quobly on its EUR115 million Series A fundraising to accelerate the industrialization of its silicon-based quantum computers and bring its first commercial product to market by the end of 2026. This transaction marks a key step in Quobl  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Sixty-Six Saul Ewing Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA's 2026 Rankings Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, today announced that 66 attorneys from the firm received the distinguished honor of being recognized for legal excellence and client service by Chambers USA 2026. Several of the firm's practice areas also earned high rankings. Chambers is one of the mos  more

TYSONS, Virginia, June 5 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Squire Patton Boggs Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 In the newly released 2026 edition of Chambers USA, Squire Patton Boggs has been recommended for its expertise across practices and locations. Clients praised the firm for its industry insight, responsiveness, and practical, forward-thinking advice, sharing the following feedback: * "What really stands out is their depth of industry knowledge - no  more

NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * State Legislature Passes Freedom To Read Act * The bill fights book bans and classroom censorship by requiring clear, robust protocols for any potential book challenge NEW YORK, NY - Today the New York State Legislature passed the Freedom to Read Act, legislation that requires school districts to adopt clear, rigorous protocols for handling book challenges, prohibits the remova  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Steptoe Highly Ranked in Chambers USA 2026 Steptoe LLP received 32 practice mentions and 90 individual mentions for lawyers in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The legal guide identifies the leading lawyers and law firm practices based on interviews conducted by Chambers researchers with thousands of lawyers and their clients. Ranked year after year in Chambers USA, Steptoe continues to be a powerhouse provi  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 5 -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Hine Earns First-Tier Rankings in Chambers USA Fifteen Practices and 58 Individual Lawyers Ranked - Thompson Hine LLP has been recognized for the 25th year in a row as a leading law firm in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, which ranks lawyers according to technical legal ability, professional conduct, customer service, commercial awareness, diligence and commitment, b  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, June 5 -- Tonkon Torp, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Tonkon Torp Announces Competition to Support Downtown Businesses Tonkon Torp is pleased to announce the launch of the Downtown Cup, a friendly competition with local law and accounting firms to support downtown and its small businesses. Baker Tilly, Barran Liebman LLP, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Deloitte, Dunn Carney LLP, Geffen Mesher, Holland & Knight, KPMG, Perkins & Co, PwC, Schwabe, and Stoel Rives LLP  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Earns 368 Chambers USA 2026 Rankings, Underscoring Strength and Depth of Expanded Platform * NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke achieved 108 national and statewide practice area and 260 individual attorney rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The results reflect the firm's commitment to helping clients address their most complex legal and busi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Earns 368 Chambers USA 2026 Rankings, Underscoring Strength and Depth of Expanded Platform NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke achieved 108 national and statewide practice area and 260 individual attorney rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The results reflect the firm's commitment to helping clients address their most complex legal and business needs, the power of its unifie  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Two New Leadership Appointments Announced Within Globally Recognized Antitrust and Competition Practice Group * Gibson Dunn has announced two new leadership appointments within the firm's globally recognized Antitrust and Competition Practice Group. Attila Borsos will serve as Head of Cross-Border Merger Control and Foreign Investment. In this role, Attila wil  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Venable Attorneys and Practices Earn Top Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide Chambers USA has released its 2026 list of law firm practice group and attorney rankings for the United States. Venable continues to receive high marks nationally and locally with 98 attorneys and 33 practice groups ranked. Additionally, three new practice groups were added to this year's list, including Litigation: General Commercial  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Advancement Project, a non-profit that develops community-based solutions based on legal analysis and public education campaigns, issued the following news release: * * * Victory: Virginia Halts Unlawful Rejection of College Student Voter Registration Applications Today, in a significant victory for Virginia college students, a federal district court judge approved a consent decree requiring Virginia officials to accept certain voter registration applications complet  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSrpt) -- The Violence Policy Center issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * New Report Finds Black Illinoisans 26 Times More Likely to Die by Gun Homicide Than White Residents Violence Policy Center and One Aim Illinois Release Annual Report: Gun Death in Illinois - CHICAGO -- Every year, thousands of Illinois families lose someone to gun violence. A new report released today by the Violence Policy Center and One Aim Illinois shows that gun violence do  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 5 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Vorys' Retail Practice Earns Chambers USA Nationwide Ranking for Ninth-Consecutive Year Vorys' retail and consumer products group has been ranked among the best retail practices in the Chambers USA guide for the ninth-consecutive year. Of the 27 firms represented, Vorys is one of only three based in the Midwest and one of only four firms not included among the 100 largest law firms in the U  more

NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises AD Ports Group on financing package for Noatum Ports - Safaga Terminal * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), as sponsor, on securing a project financing package to advance the development of Noatum Ports - Safaga Terminal on Egypt's Red Sea coast. "This groundbreaking transaction aligns with AD Ports Group's vision to  more

NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Symrise on EUR750 million syndicated financing * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Symrise AG on a new EUR750 million syndicated financing. The revolving credit facility was arranged by BNP Paribas and Helaba as coordinators and made available by an international syndicate of banks. The new credit facility provides Symrise with a robust corpora  more

NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Tabellae on public takeover offer for Formpipe Software * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Tabellae on its public takeover offer for Formpipe Software through a consortium consisting of the majority owners Mission Trail and Grenspecialisten. Cloud-based document management company Tabellae has announced a recommended public cash offer to the sha  more

NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Vitol and its affiliated entities on equity investment in Delfin's US$5 billion first floating LNG facility in the US * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Vitol Inc. (Vitol) a leading global energy and commodities trader, and its affiliated entities, in connection with its equity investment in FLNG 1 JVCo, LLC, the joint venture established to devel  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- WilmerHale, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * WilmerHale Lawyers and Practices Recognized in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA Chambers and Partners has recognized WilmerHale lawyers and practices in its 2026 Chambers USA guide, highlighting the firm's strength across key practice areas nationwide. This year's rankings include WilmerHale in 72 practice areas and honor 110 lawyers for their leading work and client service. The Chambers USA guide is based on extensi  more