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Law Firm News and Press
Friday, May 8, 2026 - Volume 21 No. 1393
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General
- Former Willkie Farr lawyer turns cooperating witness in insider trading probe - Reuters (Willkie Farr & Gallagher), May 7, 2026
- Ex-Willkie Lawyer Pleaded Guilty in M&A Insider-Trading Case - Bloomberg Law News (Willkie Farr & Gallagher), May 7, 2026
- Justice Department accuses lawyers of insider trading ring - ABA Journal (Latham & Watkins; Wachtell Lipton), May 7, 2026
- M&A Insider Trading Allegations Threaten Big Law Reputations (3) - Bloomberg Law News (Sidley Austin), May 7, 2026
Big Deals
- MoFo lands tech trio from Bakers and Morgan Lewis - The Lawyer (Morgan Lewis), May 7, 2026
- Davis Polk, Zhong Lun, Haiwen advise Xizhi on $325 mln Chapter 18C HK listing - | Asian Legal Business (Davis Polk), May 7, 2026
Attorney Moves
- Dentons appoints construction partner Gordon Anderson in Glasgow - Scottish Legal News (Dentons), May 8, 2026
- Alyse Sagalchik Joins Alston & Bird’s Corporate Team in Chicago - Bloomberg Law News (Alston & Bird), May 8, 2026
- Jones Walker Adds Labor and Employment Partner Daniel Harrell in Pensacola - citybiz (Jones Walker), May 7, 2026
- Singapore: Reed Smith APAC funds head to join Simmons - | Asian Legal Business (Reed Smith), May 7, 2026
- Morgan Lewis Recruits Grünthaler for Investment, Fintech, Role - Bloomberg Law News (Morgan Lewis), May 7, 2026
- Dechert Recruits Three Restructuring Partners in Dallas (1) - Bloomberg Law News (Dechert), May 7, 2026
- Article: King & Spalding expands to London - Global Competition Review (King & Spalding), May 7, 2026
- Greenberg Traurig Expands Global Hospitality Practice with Strategic Hires in Phoenix and Mexico - PR Newswire (Greenberg Traurig), May 7, 2026
- Greenberg Traurig Adds Two Real Estate, Hospitality Shareholders - Bloomberg Law News (Greenberg Traurig), May 7, 2026
- Dorsey & Whitney Adds Private Equity Partner Mark Churchman in London - citybiz (Dorsey & Whitney), May 7, 2026
General Counsel Moves
- Dauch Corporation Appoints New General Counsel and Secretary and Announces Employee Inducement Award Under NYSE Rule 303A.08 - PR Newswire (General Counsel), May 7, 2026
- Basic Capital Appoints Jake Eigner as General Counsel - FinancialContent (General Counsel), May 7, 2026
Technology
- The Role of Technology in Personal Injury Cases - Legal Reader May 7, 2026
- Driving adoption: Akin rolls out NetDocuments’ AI suite firmwide - Legal IT Insider May 7, 2026
- LITI Launches 2026 GenAI Part 3 Governance Report - Let's Data Science May 7, 2026
- "Governance was designed in from day one": Inside Wolters Kluwer's new invoice review AI agent - Legal IT Insider May 7, 2026
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Atlanta News
- Alyse Sagalchik Joins Alston & Bird’s Corporate Team in Chicago - Bloomberg Law News (Alston & Bird), May 8, 2026
- Article: King & Spalding expands to London - Global Competition Review (King & Spalding), May 7, 2026
Atlanta Press Releases
- Stephen Vaughn Named One of D.C.’s 500 Most Influential People by Washingtonian Magazine King & Spalding, May 7, 2026
- Alston & Bird Adds Capital Markets Partner Alyse Sagalchik in Chicago Alston & Bird, May 7, 2026
Boston Press Releases
- Mintz Advises on Avalo Therapeutics’ $431.3 Million Public Offering Mintz Levin, May 7, 2026
- Mintz Advises on InflaRx’s $150 Million Underwritten Offering Mintz Levin, May 7, 2026
California News
- Justice Department accuses lawyers of insider trading ring - ABA Journal (Latham & Watkins), May 7, 2026
California Press Releases
- Federal Circuit Provides Path to Written Description and Enablement for Patents Related to Methods of Using a Well-Known Class of Molecules Wilson Sonsini, May 7, 2026
- NextGen VC Podcast - Building Biotech Companies from Day One: Aimee Raleigh of Atlas Venture Wilson Sonsini, May 7, 2026
- North Korea-Linked Schemes to Obtain Employment in U.S. Tech Companies: What You Need to Know and How to Respond Wilson Sonsini, May 7, 2026
- Recent AI Regulatory Developments in the United States Wilson Sonsini, May 7, 2026
- Tait Graves Named Among WIPR Leaders 2026 Wilson Sonsini, May 7, 2026
- Wilson Sonsini Advises Astranis on $450 Million Fundraise Wilson Sonsini, May 7, 2026
- Wilson Sonsini Announces Unique Public Service Program Providing Financial Support to 1Ls, Nonprofit Partners Wilson Sonsini, May 7, 2026
- Data Center NDAs Face Scrutiny as Developers Balance Secrecy and Public Pressure Pillsbury Winthrop, May 7, 2026
- Paul Hastings Advises HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering on Its Issuance of $1.55 Billion Zero... Paul Hastings, May 7, 2026
- Loeb and Nine Lawyers Honored in 2026 Legal 500 U.S. Private Client Guide Loeb & Loeb: Press Releases, May 7, 2026
- Wilson Sonsini Advises Astranis on $450 Million Series E Funding Wilson Sonsini, May 7, 2026
- Food and Drug Law Institute Recognizes Elizabeth Trentacost as a Rising Star Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer, May 7, 2026
Chicago News
- Dentons appoints construction partner Gordon Anderson in Glasgow - Scottish Legal News (Dentons), May 8, 2026
- M&A Insider Trading Allegations Threaten Big Law Reputations (3) - Bloomberg Law News (Sidley Austin), May 7, 2026
Chicago Press Releases
- ERCOT’s Batch Zero Proposal and What It Means for Large-Load Projects in Texas Seyfarth Shaw, May 8, 2026
- You’ve Got (Snail) Mail: The DOL Takes a Turn Toward Paper Disclosures in its Proposed Regulations Seyfarth Shaw, May 8, 2026
- Baker McKenzie’s Global India Practice Committee Welcomes Stuart Rubin Baker & McKenzie, May 8, 2026
- Kirkland Represents Berkshire- and GTCR-Backed Point Broadband on Merger with Clearwave Fiber Kirkland & Ellis, May 7, 2026
- Kirkland Represents Navigator Global Investments on Acquisition of Revenue-Share Interests Portfolio from Stable Kirkland & Ellis, May 7, 2026
- Kirkland Advises MidOcean on Successful Close of Single-Asset Continuation Vehicle for Cloyes Kirkland & Ellis, May 7, 2026
- Pioneers and Pathfinders: Zeynep Ersin and Kevin Young Seyfarth Shaw, May 7, 2026
- Jeffrey Cash and Jonathan Bull Named to D Magazine's 2026 Best Lawyers in Dallas List Seyfarth Shaw, May 7, 2026
- Kirkland Advises Catalyst Pharmaceuticals on $4.1 Billion Sale to Angelini Kirkland & Ellis, May 7, 2026
- Kirkland Advises Midship on Sale to Optro Kirkland & Ellis, May 7, 2026
- Kirkland Honored With CLAY Award by the Kirkland & Ellis, May 7, 2026
- Kirkland Represents Knox Lane on Acquisition of Cross Country Healthcare in All-Cash Transaction Valued at $437 Million Kirkland & Ellis, May 7, 2026
- Mayer Brown receives Northern District of Illinois’ “Pro Bono and Public Interest Award” Mayer Brown, May 7, 2026
- Baker McKenzie Advised on the Sale of the Fromatech Group to Mane Baker & McKenzie, May 7, 2026
- Jayanthi Sadanandan and Sam Hamilton Named to Private Equity News’ “Twenty Most Influential Private Equity Lawyers 2026” Sidley News, May 7, 2026
New York News
- Former Willkie Farr lawyer turns cooperating witness in insider trading probe - Reuters (Willkie Farr & Gallagher), May 7, 2026
- Ex-Willkie Lawyer Pleaded Guilty in M&A Insider-Trading Case - Bloomberg Law News (Willkie Farr & Gallagher), May 7, 2026
- Justice Department accuses lawyers of insider trading ring - ABA Journal (Wachtell Lipton), May 7, 2026
- Davis Polk, Zhong Lun, Haiwen advise Xizhi on $325 mln Chapter 18C HK listing - | Asian Legal Business (Davis Polk), May 7, 2026
New York Press Releases
- Proskauer Advised Quercus Énergies on Sale of Photovoltaic Power Plant Project in Sonzay, developed by Quercus Énergies, to JP Energie Environnement and Générale du Solaire Proskauer Rose, May 8, 2026
- Davis Polk secures rankings in IJGlobal Q1 2026 league tables Davis Polk, May 7, 2026
- Proskauer Advises Grifols on $5.3 Billion Cross-border Syndicated Loan Facility Proskauer Rose, May 7, 2026
- Proskauer Expands Structured Credit Practice with the Addition of Konstantinos Vavelidis Proskauer Rose, May 7, 2026
- FinReg Monthly Update Proskauer: New York, May 7, 2026
- Vinson & Elkins Represents CH4 Natural Solutions in Initial Public Offering Vinson & Elkins, May 7, 2026
- Clifford Chance advises Apis Partners on the US$1.2 billion combined closing of Apis Growth Markets Fund III and Apis Global Growth Fund III. Clifford Chance, May 7, 2026
- Clifford Chance advises funds managed by IFM Investors on the agreement to acquire full ownership of Nala Renewables Clifford Chance, May 7, 2026
- Clifford Chance advises Levant Capital on preferred equity investment backing acquisition of stake in Country Hill International Clifford Chance, May 7, 2026
- Weil Advises Kainos Capital and Colorado Premium in Acquisition of Old Hickory Smokehouse Weil Gotshal, May 7, 2026
- Weil Advises TCV in its Series B Investment in Corgi Weil Gotshal, May 7, 2026
- Kasowitz Partners Recognized in Legal 500’s 2026 U.S. City Elite: Miami Rankings Kasowitz, May 7, 2026
Philadelphia News
- Morgan Lewis Recruits Grünthaler for Investment, Fintech, Role - Bloomberg Law News (Morgan Lewis), May 7, 2026
- MoFo lands tech trio from Bakers and Morgan Lewis - The Lawyer (Morgan Lewis), May 7, 2026
- Dechert Recruits Three Restructuring Partners in Dallas (1) - Bloomberg Law News (Dechert), May 7, 2026
Texas Press Releases
- Baker Botts Selects 2026 Rufus Cormier Diversity Fellowship Recipients Baker Botts, May 7, 2026
- Big Law Talent Battle Accelerates in Congressional Investigation Practices Holland & Knight (former Thompson & Knight), May 7, 2026
- Partner Psychology: Expert Strategies for Negotiating Legal MSO Deals Holland & Knight (former Thompson & Knight), May 7, 2026
- Federal Jury Clears Riot Platforms in Patent Case Holland & Knight (former Thompson & Knight), May 7, 2026
- Should You Even Bother Making a Complaint to the CFPB? Holland & Knight (former Thompson & Knight), May 7, 2026
Washington DC Press Releases
- Law360 Quotes Shaun Boedicker on Recent FERC Enforcement Orders Steptoe & Johnson, May 7, 2026
- 61 Finnegan Attorneys Recognized on the 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll Finnegan Henderson, May 7, 2026
- Justices to Side with Generic Drugmakers in Patent Spat, Attorneys Predict Finnegan Henderson, May 7, 2026
- Supreme Court Takes Up Generic Drug Labeling Fight Finnegan Henderson, May 7, 2026
- FinReg Monthly Update Proskauer: Washington, May 7, 2026
- Food and Drug Law Institute Recognizes Elizabeth Trentacost as a Rising Star Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer, May 7, 2026
Eastern US News
- Singapore: Reed Smith APAC funds head to join Simmons - | Asian Legal Business (Reed Smith), May 7, 2026
- Greenberg Traurig Adds Two Real Estate, Hospitality Shareholders - Bloomberg Law News (Greenberg Traurig), May 7, 2026
- Greenberg Traurig Expands Global Hospitality Practice with Strategic Hires in Phoenix and Mexico - PR Newswire (Greenberg Traurig), May 7, 2026
Eastern US Press Releases
- SEC Issues Final Order Increasing Qualified Client Thresholds Nelson Mullins, May 7, 2026
- Big Law Talent Battle Accelerates in Congressional Investigation Practices Holland & Knight, May 7, 2026
- Partner Psychology: Expert Strategies for Negotiating Legal MSO Deals Holland & Knight, May 7, 2026
- Federal Jury Clears Riot Platforms in Patent Case Holland & Knight, May 7, 2026
- Norman Orr Elected Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers Burr & Forman, May 7, 2026
- Should You Even Bother Making a Complaint to the CFPB? Holland & Knight, May 7, 2026
Central US News
- Jones Walker Adds Labor and Employment Partner Daniel Harrell in Pensacola - citybiz (Jones Walker), May 7, 2026
- Dorsey & Whitney Adds Private Equity Partner Mark Churchman in London - citybiz (Dorsey & Whitney), May 7, 2026
Central US Press Releases
- Andrew Alvarado was recently interviewed in a Fox 4 News segment titled “Conflicting rulings leave future of hemp in Texas in doubt,” and a CBS News segment titled “Texas court blocks ban on smokable hemp and THC products — for now.” Dickinson Wright, May 7, 2026
- 2025 Pro Bono & Community Impact Report Husch Blackwell Sanders, May 7, 2026
- The Daily Reporter: Developers navigate more difficult data center building environment Husch Blackwell Sanders, May 7, 2026
- April 2026 Trade Law Update Husch Blackwell Sanders, May 7, 2026
- Andrew Shedlock Appears on Advisors Off Script Podcast Kutak Rock, May 7, 2026
- BTI Consulting recognizes Porter Wright for associate satisfaction Porter Wright, May 7, 2026
- How to Apply for a Beer Permit in Nashville, TN Dickinson Wright, May 7, 2026
- "Jury Selection Secrets: The Art and Strategy of Voir Dire," Louisiana State Bar Association’s 2026 CLE During Jazz Fest! Trial Mastery: Building a Case from Voir Dire to Verdict, New Orleans, Louisiana Jones Walker, May 7, 2026
- NPR: Campaign staffers tell NPR they make 'thousands' betting on their own candidates Husch Blackwell Sanders, May 7, 2026
- False Claims Act Insights - Relators' Attorneys' Fees: Math, Limits, and How to Push Back Husch Blackwell Sanders, May 7, 2026
- EEOC Rescinds Harassment Guidance, But Schools' Obligations Remain Husch Blackwell Sanders, May 7, 2026
- Law360 Real Estate Authority: To NDA Or Not To NDA Your Data Center Proposal? (log-in required) Husch Blackwell Sanders, May 7, 2026
- Energy Law: Month in Review - April 2026 Dorsey & Whitney, May 7, 2026
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Canada Press Releases
- Canada, Cuba, and New U.S. Sanctions Stikeman Elliott: M & A, May 7, 2026
United Kingdom News
- Dentons appoints construction partner Gordon Anderson in Glasgow - Scottish Legal News (Dentons), May 8, 2026
- Khaitan & Co, Homburger, Linklaters, Baker McKenzie act on Landis+Gyr transferring EMEA business to AURELIUS - Bar and Bench (Linklaters), May 8, 2026
- Norton Rose Fulbright expands Middle East and Africa energy offering with new partner hire - ZAWYA (Norton Rose), May 8, 2026
- Irwin Mitchell appoints new partner and senior associate in Scotland - Scottish Legal News (Irwin Mitchell), May 7, 2026
- McDermott hires Herbert Smith energy lead - Partnerships Bulletin (Herbert Smith), May 7, 2026
United Kingdom Press Releases
- EU AI Act Update: Provisional Deal Would Delay High-Risk AI Rules Proskauer: London, May 8, 2026
- Proskauer Advises Grifols on $5.3 Billion Cross-border Syndicated Loan Facility Proskauer: London, May 7, 2026
- Proskauer Expands Structured Credit Practice with the Addition of Konstantinos Vavelidis Proskauer: London, May 7, 2026
- FinReg Monthly Update Proskauer: London, May 7, 2026
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