Alabama, USA
Bradley continues to expand its presence in Dallas with the addition of C. Kelly Rentzel as counsel in the Banking & Financial Services Practice Group.
“Kelly brings a unique combination of in-house leadership experience and in-depth, firsthand knowledge of the financial institutions industry that aligns with our strategic growth priorities in Dallas and across the firm,” said Bradley Dallas Office Managing Partner Robert L. Sayles
New York, USA
On May 27, 2026, Patterson Belknap secured a significant victory on behalf of its client, Drink Recess, Inc. ("Recess"). The dispute involves allegations of trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract claims against Recess and three Recess employees (including its co-CEO), each of whom had previously worked at plaintiffs’ company
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Birmingham partner D. Butler Sparks has been named a recipient of The M&A Advisor’s 17th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards.
The M&A Advisor established the Emerging Leaders Awards program to recognize distinguished rising stars shaping the future of mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and corporate finance. Mr
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that partner J. Hunter Robinson and associate Erik Halvorson, attorneys in the firm’s Banking & Financial Services Practice Group, will receive the Tennessee Bar Association’s Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing, the TBA’s highest legal writing honor
Alabama, USA
Legal analysis of the I-4 Ultimate Project litigation from Bradley partner John Mark Goodman and counsel Lee-Ann Brown was quoted in Construction Dive, framing the dispute as a warning about the risks associated with termination tactics on massive public-private partnership projects, or P3s.
The underlying project began as a $2
China
Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce that Mr. Peng (Alan) Huang has recently joined the firm's Hangzhou office. The addition of Mr. Huang will further strengthen and enhance Han Kun's capabilities in cross-border M&A and cross-border dispute resolution.Mr. Huang specializes in cross-border investments, private equity financing, and cross-border dispute resolution
China
The world's leading legal directory The Legal 500 recently published The Legal 500: Construction – Country Comparative Guides 2026 (the "Guides"). Han Kun was invited to exclusively contribute the China chapter of the Guides. The authors include Zhen (Cody) Chen and Qi (Doris) Peng, partner and counsel from the Han Kun real estate construction team
Russia
On May 25, 2026, Ekaterina Bronitsyna, Senior Associate at ALRUD Labour and Employment Practice, took part in a face-to-face meeting of the HR Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia (AmCham). As part of the topic “Complex personnel decisions and staff development” she presented a report “Key trends in labour disputes”
Romania
Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) was part of the international legal team advising the Spanish Saica Group, one of the largest European players in the development and production of recycled paper and packaging, on the acquisition of the German Thimm Group, a leading provider of sustainable corrugated packaging and display solutions
Germany
A team led by HEUKING partners Dr. Oliver Böttcher and Dr. Alexander Jüngst, both based in the firm's Cologne office, advised the shareholders of MBS Logistics Group in connection with the acquisition of the group by AD Ports Group. The transaction encompasses the freight forwarding and logistics operations of MBS Logistics in Germany, Switzerland, the Asia-Pacific region, and the United States. The joint ventures of MBS Logistics are not part of the transaction
California, USA
By The Daily Journal
Robert S. Cooper of Buchalter described Honeycutt as “one of the finest judges before whom I have ever appeared.”
“Some judges are lawyer-friendly, others are smart in a scholarly way, and many judges really care about getting it right,” Cooper wrote. “Judge Honeycutt combines all of these traits in one judge.”
“He is extremely respectful of counsel, and very lenient and human at all times,”Cooper continued
California, USA
Finding Balance in the Legal Profession
By Abby Cook and Alyssa Diel
“For navigating high-stress periods at work, Michelle Quist emphasized that she uses communication as her guide. Michelle noted that she directly communicates with her family when work may require her full focus and impact family time. Michelle also stated during the interview: “The best relationships are built through communication, both at home and with clients
China
On May 22, 2026, Asian Legal Business ("ALB") formally announced its "2026 ALB China Regional Ranking: South China Firms". The ranking identifies leading law firms for their practices in regional markets and comprises two categories: law firms headquartered in the South China region and those not headquartered there but which have branches or offices in the region. Han Kun was recognized in the ranking for its exceptional performance in the South China region
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
Alabama, USA
Bradley partner Robert Maddox was quoted in Bank Director emphasizing that banks should use the changing regulatory environment as an opportunity to reevaluate and strengthen their BSA/AML programs.
“This is an opportunity to sit down and reassess your BSA/AML program overall,” Maddox said.
Maddox stressed that leadership must be able to demonstrate the quality of the program. “Every bank will have an established program
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
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
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
Texas, USA
Dykema has been selected as counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of StopLoss, LLC. The Debtor provides logistics, response, and support services related to military stop-loss personnel and workforce management programs.The Dykema team counseling the committee includes William Hotze, Dominique Douglas, and Jennifer Cruz
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