China
On March 4, 2026, China Business Law Journal announced its "Deals of the Year 2025", which highlights multiple Han Kun-advised deals.Amid shifting global trade norms, an uneven economic recovery and mounting industrial competition, Chinese and international lawyers have continued to bring sharp professional judgement and creativity to the table
China
Arctic Vision, a global ophthalmic company, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the innovative ophthalmic device business of MDCO Technology, a Hangzhou-based ophthalmic medical-device company. The proposed transaction will bring MDCO's premium intraocular lens (IOL), implantable contact lens (Phakic Lens), and refractive-device platforms into Arctic Vision's global ophthalmic innovation framework
California, USA
Buchalter is pleased to announce that Emily Karr and Susan Bock have joined the firm as Corporate Partners in its Portland office.
“We are thrilled to welcome Emily and Susan to the firm,” said Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer at Buchalter. “With the addition of Susan, Emily and their team, we are growing a preeminent estate planning practice in the Pacific Northwest
Alabama, USA
Bradley continues the strategic expansion of its Government Enforcement & Investigations Practice Group with the additions of partner Scott F. Mascianica in Dallas and counsel Andrew Bastnagel in Washington, D.C. Both attorneys join Bradley from Hilgers PLLC, where Mr. Mascianica led that firm’s Government Enforcement & Investigations practice.
“Scott and Andy are impressive additions to the firm’s already deep, platform-wide bench of government enforcement attorneys
Alabama, USA
Fifteen Bradley attorneys have been included in the 2026 Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers list based on client feedback.
The list is based on Thomson Reuters’ annual Sharplegal survey that asks more than 2,000 global senior legal buyers to identify up to three lawyers who stood out from other lawyers they interacted with over the past year
Alabama, USA
Bradley announces the addition of 37 first-year associates to the firm, continuing its strategic growth. In 2025, the firm added a total of 120 attorneys, growing to more than 750 attorneys across its 13 offices
Alabama, USA
Bradley partner Jim Archibald has been elected treasurer of the American College of Construction Lawyers’ (ACCL) Executive Committee. The new committee members were installed at the ACCL’s Annual Meeting held February 19-22, 2026.
The ACCL is a national organization of lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill, experience, and high standards of professional and ethical conduct and who are dedicated to excellence in the practice of construction law
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorneys Gavin Bell and Lyndsay Medlin were quoted in Part B News on the Justice Department’s apparent plans to use the False Claims Act (FCA) to investigate what the Trump administration calls “illegal DEI” practices in the private sector.
A recent article by Bell and Medlin, “DOJ Is Ramping Up FCA Investigations of DEI Practices in the Private Sector,” is a review of U.S. Department of Justice activities in relation to what President Trump calls, e.g
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Jennifer Trulock was interviewed by NBC 5 about employer obligations and employee voting rights in Texas on Election Day.
The discussion focused on whether employers must give time off to vote and whether that time would count as paid time off. Trulock said employees have a legal right to time off to vote without a loss of pay.
She noted that employers may decide when employees can step away to vote. “The boss gets to adjust for business needs and business necessity
California, USA
Former Office Managing Partner Transitioning to In-House Executive Role
Buchalter is pleased to announce that Anne Marie Ellis has been named Managing Partner of the firm’s Orange County Office. In addition to her new role, Ellis serves as the firm’s California Chair of the Products Liability Practice Group and Chair of the Chemical Law & Proposition 65 Industry Group
California, USA
Partner Kendall Woods has been recognized as one of Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2026 Notable Women in Law. This honor targets accomplished attorneys whose leadership and legal expertise are shaping Chicago’s business, government, and civic communities.
Across the city’s legal landscape, this year’s honorees reflect the depth and breadth of influence driving economic growth and institutional accountability
Germany
A HEUKING team led by Dr. Pär Johansson advised Education partners GmbH, a portfolio company of Odewald KMU II, on the acquisition of Berger Bildungsinstitut GmbH. Berger Bildungsinstitut GmbH is a certified education provider offering continuing vocational training, retraining, and corporate training programs across Germany. Its courses are primarily delivered digitally and focus on commercial and technical fields; essentially on qualifications in CAD, SAP, and PLC
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that four of the firm’s Washington, D.C. attorneys have been recognized in the inaugural edition of the Legal 500 U.S. Elite – Washington D.C. list.
The Washington, D.C. partners included are:
Timothy K. Halloran – White-Collar Crime
Robert J. McGahan – White-Collar Crime
Gregory G. Marshall – White-Collar Crime
Erin K. Sullivan – White-Collar Collar Crime
The new Legal 500 U.S
USA
Comey becomes the eighth former federal prosecutor to join the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations TeamPatterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP is pleased to announce that Maurene Comey, a former Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has joined the firm as a partner in its Litigation department. Ms. Comey will focus her practice on high-stakes white collar defense and investigations and complex civil litigation
Russia
On February 25, 2026, the Russian legal rating Pravo-300 released its annual lawyers’ individual ratings, in which 51 of ALRUD’s experts were endorsed in 35 categories.
Pravo-300’s methodology involves an analysis of law firms' questionnaires for the period from September 2024 to September 2025
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Erin Illman was quoted in Dark Reading on the Marquis v. SonicWall lawsuit, describing it as more than a single dispute over a ransomware incident. She said the case signals potential industrywide implications.
Instead of attackers or regulators serving as the primary legal adversaries after a breach, companies are increasingly suing their own security vendors when they believe a vendor’s failure contributed to the incident
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Joe Wilson was quoted in National Mortgage News discussing how the much-anticipated Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act curbs how consumer credit data can be shared, emphasizing that prior protections under the Fair Credit Reporting Act were ineffective at shielding consumers from unwanted solicitations
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Aron Beezley was quoted in Law360 on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision rejecting GEO Group Inc.’s attempt to immediately appeal a denial of its defense, a ruling that signals a tougher litigation road ahead for government contractors.
Beezley said the decision shows the justices may also take a narrower view of contractor protections in other pending cases.
As for whether the decision might indicate what's to come in Hencely v. Fluor Corp
China
Chambers and Partners has recently announced its nominees for the Chambers Greater China Region (PRC Firms) Awards 2026
California, USA
Buchalter is proud to celebrate Partner Denise Field, who was elected to the Board of Directors of Financial Women of San Francisco for the 2026 Term.
The Financial Women of San Francisco is dedicated to advancing careers and supporting the success of women across the finance and financial services sectors throughout the Bay Area. Denise’s leadership, vision, and commitment to empowering women make her an incredible fit for this impactful role
California, USA
Buchalter is proud to congratulate its Franchise Law Practice Group on being named the 2026 Winner for Single Market: Best Franchise Law Firm Supplier by Global Franchise Awards. The honor recognizes outstanding achievement, forward-thinking innovation, and consistent excellence across the franchising landscape
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that two of the firm’s Washington, D.C. attorneys have been recognized in the inaugural edition of the Legal 500 U.S. Elite – Washington D.C. list.
The two Washington, D.C. partners included are:
Gregory G. Marshall – White Collar
Erin K. Sullivan – White Collar
The new Legal 500 U.S. Elite series highlights top lawyers in Washington, D.C. and across key U.S
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Matthew N. Hudnall and Allan S. Katz have joined the firm’s Dallas office as partners in the Real Estate Practice Group, strengthening Bradley’s real estate development, joint venture, finance, and fund formation capabilities.
“Matt and Allan are highly regarded real estate attorneys with significant experience in complex real estate developments, fund formations and investment management matters,” said Laura G
Alabama, USA
Bradley partner Alé Dalton has been appointed to a two-year term as the Early Career Professionals Council (ECPC) delegate to the American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) Board of Directors.
The ECPC delegate position is reserved for professionals who have demonstrated active involvement in the ECPC. Ms
New York, USA
On February 24, 2026, Patterson Belknap earned a significant victory on behalf of our client, Siemens Healthineers, in connection with a federal investigation and related False Claims Act (“FCA”) litigation concerning allegations about the shipment of its temperature-sensitive in vitro diagnostic devices (“IVDs”). The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a January 2025 ruling from the U.S