Florida, USA
Greenspoon Marder’s TCPA and arbitration team of Jeff Backman, John Pelzer and Roy Taub secured an important appellate victory in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
In the case of Cynthia Michelle Sessoms v. USHEALTH Advisors, LLC, the Fourth Circuit found that a marketing partner like USHEALTH can rely on a website’s Terms of Use, including its arbitration clause, even if it did not sign the agreement directly
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – May 22, 2026 – Greenspoon Marder has been named a South Florida Top Workplace by the Sun Sentinel Media Group for the fourth consecutive year and the eighth time overall. The 2026 recognition coincides with the 12th anniversary of the Top Workplaces program, which honors 126 organizations based solely on employee feedback
Russia
June 1-5, 2026, London International Disputes Week #LIDW26 will take place. Under the theme "Tradition, trust and transformation in international dispute resolution", the event will gather leading legal experts worldwide to discuss the evolution of cross-border litigation and dispute resolution
Germany
HEUKING, represented by Dr. Georg Jacobs and Marc Dümenil, secured a refund of the purchase price for synthetic diamonds in proceedings before the Essen Regional Court, Case No. 12 O 374/25. Our clients purchased jewelry from an Essen-based jeweler containing 42 stones described as “brilliants.” In reality, these were synthetic, i.e., artificially manufactured stones with a significantly lower market value than natural diamonds, also known as mined diamonds
Germany
A venture capital team led by Düsseldorf-based HEUKING Partner Dr. Patrick Müller, LL.M. advised the North Rhine-Westphalia-based FemTech start-up Femi-ON on its seed financing round. Femi-ON, headquartered in Bonn, is developing an innovative medical device designed to relieve menstrual discomfort without hormones or medication. The seed financing round will support further product development and the company’s next growth phase
Serbia
Karanovic & Partners and its cooperating offices are proud to announce the promotion of three team members to the position of Senior Partner. All three have grown with our legal practice over many years, building impressive legal careers and becoming important leaders within our regional legal team of cooperating lawyers. Their journeys to the highest level of partnership reflect the long-term commitment, professional growth, and shared values that define our culture
China
Chambers and Partners, the world's leading legal rankings and research provider, has recently published the Chambers Global Practice Guide: Corporate M&A 2026. Han Kun was invited to contribute exclusively to the China chapter (China: Law and Practice), authored by Shuting Qi.Han Kun's contribution offers a comprehensive analysis of China's M&A market
Alabama, USA
Bradley proudly announces that partner Margaret Oertling Cupples has been recognized with the 2026 Outstanding Community Service Award by the Capital Area Bar Association (CABA). Ms. Cupples was presented with the award at the CABA’s annual Evening Honoring the Judiciary event held on May 12
China
On May 20, 2026, Asian Legal Business ("ALB") announced its 2026 ALB China IP Rankings. Han Kun's intellectual property practice was ranked in both "Patent" and "Copyright/Trademark" categories for the tenth consecutive year, owing to the firm's outstanding performance and client satisfaction.ALB, owned by Thomson Reuters, is one of the world's most influential legal directories
California, USA
Buchalter is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Johnson as the firm’s new Head of Information Technology. Johnson has been promoted from within the firm, where he has served in the IT Department for nearly four years as Network Manager.
Johnson’s appointment reflects Buchalter’s continued focus on operational excellence and its commitment to developing and promoting internal talent
Panama
Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian legal counsel to Generadora de Gatún, S.A. (“Gatún”) in a landmark international bond issuance in an aggregate amount of US$1.05 billion, structured under Rule 144A / Regulation S. The issuance was registered with the Panamanian Superintendency of the Securities Market (Superintendencia del Mercado de Valores) and listed on the Latin American Stock Exchange, S.A
China
Recently, Lexology—the leading global legal news platform under the renowned London-based publisher Law Business Research—officially launched the China chapter of Lexology Panoramic: Anti-Money Laundering. Han Kun was invited to contribute to this publication, with the chapter led by Ting Zheng from the banking and finance team, and contributions from Eryin Ying, Xiao (Shirley) Liang, and Xinyu (Hattie) Zhang
California, USA
By Scott Weiser
Jack R. Luellen of Buchalter raised worries about enforcement once the consumer prohibitions take effect.
“Will a person’s public trash be subject to inspection, and, if so, where at the collection point or at the municipal waste facility and by whom?” Luellen said.
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New York, USA
On May 15, 2026, Patterson Belknap successfully secured the dismissal of a False Claims Act lawsuit brought by the Florida Attorney General's Office (the "Florida AG Office") against the firm’s client, education solutions provider McGraw Hill, LLC ("McGraw Hill"), in Florida's Second Judicial Circuit Court
Alabama, USA
Bradley partner Ian P. Faria was quoted in The Wall Street Journal arguing that aggressive plaintiffs’ attorneys are helping drive the wave of litigation, rather than widespread builder misconduct.
According to Faria, plaintiff attorneys in new developments often go “door-to-door,” identifying possible defects and encouraging homeowners to sue
Alabama, USA
Bradley partner Tara Ravi was quoted in Part B News emphasizing that AI can create legal and compliance exposure even when it appears to improve efficiency or documentation quality.
“The government side is set up so that if you send them all ‘perfect’ claims, they may start auditing based on pattern recognition,” Ravi warned, noting that overly polished AI-assisted billing submissions can backfire
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that the firm has joined the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP), which is a member-driven organization dedicated to stimulating regional economic development and employment in Southeast Texas. Steven Herrera, a senior attorney in Bradley’s Construction and Government Contracts practice groups, serves as the firm’s BAHEP representative
California, USA
Buchalter is pleased to announce the addition of nine attorneys to its Nashville office further strengthening the firm’s presence in the Southeast and significantly broadening its labor and employment, litigation, and corporate capabilities. The group joins Buchalter from Barton LLP and represents a meaningful investment in the firm’s long-term growth in the region
China
Recently, the Shanghai High People's Court issued a reconsideration ruling affirming the Shanghai Financial Court's 2024 ruling recognizing a judgment of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware ("Delaware Court") awarding damages for securities fraud, with the damages awarded exceeding USD 44 million.Han Kun Law Offices acted as counsel in this case
Philippines
SyCipLaw has been shortlisted for Philippine Law Firm of the Year at the upcoming Chambers Asia Pacific and Greater China Region Honours 2026. In 2025, the Firm earned the same recognition for the sixth consecutive year, marking its 11th citation since the award’s inception in 2012
Florida, USA
Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Greenspoon Marder Israel Market Newsletter.
For decades, Greenspoon Marder has maintained a deep and enduring commitment to the Jewish community and to Israel — one rooted not only in advocacy and philanthropy, but in a shared sense of identity, responsibility, and connection that transcends borders. That commitment continues to shape our work and engagement, both as a firm and as individuals
Florida, USA
Atlanta, Ga. – May 14, 2026 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce that Alan Clarke, of counsel in the firm’s Intellectual Property practice, has accepted a position on the Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance (GIPA) IP Law Firm Leadership Council.
The IP Law Firm Leadership Council is comprised of experienced intellectual property attorneys from leading law firms who support GIPA’s mission to strengthen Georgia’s innovation ecosystem
Panama
São Paulo, May 12, 2026. Morgan & Morgan was honored with two recognitions awarded by Latin Lawyer, highlighting both the firm’s social impact through pro bono work and its leadership in complex corporate transactions in Panama.The award ceremony took place on May 7 in São Paulo, Brazil, and both recognitions were received by Marianela Ferrer, Vice President of Communications & PR at Morgan & Morgan, on behalf of the firm
China
On May 12, 2026, Cloopen Group Holding Limited (OTC: RAASY), a leading multi-capability cloud communications service provider in China, announced that it had entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with a buyer consortium comprising the Company's founder and investors including Trustbridge Partners and Dmall Inc. (2586.HK)
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to welcome back Mary Clay Morgan to the firm’s Jackson office as counsel in the Labor & Employment and Litigation practice groups.
“Mary Clay is a proven leader, a trusted colleague, and an exceptional litigator who brings a valuable in-house perspective to her practice. We are thrilled to welcome her back to our firm,” said Bradley Jackson Office Managing Partner Margaret Oertling Cupples