Germany
1AVista Reisen GmbH, one of Germany's leading river cruise operators, is setting the course for the future and arranging its corporate succession. A team led by HEUKING partner Dr. Marc Scheunemann and salaried partner Dr. Timo Piller advised the shareholders on the succession arrangements and the entry of VR Equity Partner as a strategic investor, providing both legal and tax counsel
Russia
On March 20, 2026, Margarita Egiazarova, Partner and Head of the Labour Law Practice at ALRUD, PhD in Law, moderated a session at the conference “Labour Disputes in Russia” organized by Business Way Forum.
In addition to moderation, Margarita spoke on the topic “Labour Aspects in Case of Employer Bankruptcy: Payment Issues”
New York, USA
Partner Michael F. Buchanan was selected as The American Lawyer’s ‘Litigator of the Week’ for achieving a major appellate victory upholding a $42 million jury verdict against a Virginia-based government contractor, affirming the company’s liability for its role in the torture of three Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib prison during the Iraq War
Florida, USA
New Jersey – March 20, 2026 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce that New Jersey attorneys Kelly Purcaro and Kory Ann Ferro have been named 2026 New Jersey Super Lawyers by Super Lawyers Magazine.
Founded in 1991, Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of professional achievement
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce the return of Mark W. Miller as a partner in the Tax and Trusts & Estates practice groups.
“Mark understands the collaborative approach and culture at Bradley, and we are excited to welcome him back at a time of significant growth at the firm,” said Bradley Nashville Office Managing Partner Emily Hatch Bowman
Florida, USA
New York – March 17, 2026 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce that partner James Wolff has co-authored a pioneering artificial intelligence governance framework recently passed by the Berkeley City Council. Known as “The Berkeley Rule,” the legislation establishes a first-of-its-kind ethical deployment and oversight protocol for AI within municipal government
Michigan, USA
Dykema is pleased to congratulate its client, The Urology Group of Virginia (“TUG”), on its partnership with a strategic acquirer.TUG provides comprehensive urologic care across four offices, three associated hospitals, and one interventional radiology center in Northern Virginia and the Greater Washington, D.C. region. With a history spanning more than 100 years, the practice has built a strong reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care
West Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Va. — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that Robinson J. Hubbard has joined the law firm’s Roanoke office as Counsel, strengthening the firm’s capabilities in local government and public entity representation.
Hubbard’s primary area of practice is local government law, with particular emphasis on matters involving Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Conflict of Interests Act (COIA), and constitutional law
China
On March 17, 2026, Asian Legal Business (ALB) announced the finalists for its China Law Awards 2026. Han Kun has been nominated for the following 32 awards, owing to the firm's exceptional capabilities and outstanding performance
Germany
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG), together with private equity fund DBAG Fund VII, which it advises, is selling its stake in Kraft & Bauer Holding GmbH to Syngroh Capital, the investment vehicle of the Grohe family. A HEUKING team led by Dr. Oliver von Rosenberg, LL.M. (Georgetown University Law Center), advised Deutsche Beteiligungs AG and DBAG Fund VII on legal and tax matters in connection with the transaction and supported them throughout the contract negotiations
New York, USA
Patterson Belknap obtained a significant victory on behalf of our client, The Coca-Cola Company ("Coca-Cola"), in a suit in California state court challenging Coca-Cola's and co-defendants’ use of plastic packaging
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Beth Greene has been named to the Leaders in the Law list presented by North Carolina Lawyer Weekly’s Excellence in Law for 2026.
The Excellence in Law event recognizes excellence in all areas of the local legal community and includes three different categories. The Leaders in the Law category honors members of the North Carolina Bar who have made important contributions to the practice of law in the state, the local legal community, and the community at large
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Jonathan DeLuca has been named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2026 class of 40 Under 40.
The annual 40 Under 40 list showcases Atlanta's best and brightest young professionals and emerging leaders who have made meaningful contributions to their companies, communities and industries. Honorees will be celebrated at an awards event on May 14, 2026.
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Russia
At the annual Pravo.ru Conference “Labour Law and Labour Disputes – 2026” Margarita Egiazarova, Partner and Head of the Labour Law Practice at ALRUD, PhD in Law, moderated the session on compliance in labour relations (covering legal, anti-corruption, and ethical aspects)
Panama
Mexico City, March 5, 2026. We are very proud to announce that Morgan & Morgan has been awarded “Panama Law Firm of the Year” at the 2026 Chambers Latin America Awards, held in Mexico City on March 4th. This recognition was received by our esteemed partners Romulo Roux, Raul Castro, Inocencio Galindo, Luis Manzanares, and Alexis Medina, underscoring our unrivaled expertise and leadership in Panama´s legal market
California, USA
Buchalter is pleased to announce that Partners Shawn Christianson and Valerie Bantner Peo have been recognized as 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers. Attorneys recognized on this list bring remarkable skills in financing, structuring, litigating and creating a pathway forward.
To view the full list, click HERE
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorneys Jay Bender, Jarrod Martin and Bill Norton were named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers list for 2026.
Composed of professionals ranging from transactional lawyers who assist distressed companies to financial litigators, the list includes traditional bankruptcy lawyers, specialists in leveraged finance and restructuring, and litigators well-versed in financial litigation and distress
Florida, USA
Los Angeles – March 13, 2026 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce that partners Howard M. Ehrenberg, Mark S. Horoupian, Elissa D. Miller, Victor A. Sahn, and Alan G. Tippie have been recognized in Lawdragon’s 2026 guide for 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers. Attorneys featured in this guide possess decades of expertise in guiding corporations, financiers, and suppliers through the complexities of insolvency and restructuring
New York, USA
On March 12, 2026, Patterson Belknap Belknap won dismissal of a putative class action complaint alleging that our client, grocery retailer Albertsons Companies, Inc., had inadequately informed consumers of the risk of prepaid card fraud. This is the most recent of several victories that firm partner Jane Metcalf, alongside a team of attorneys from the firm’s Advertising Litigation group, has secured for clients in the payments and fintech industry
California, USA
Moderna Vaccine Patent Deal Sets Up High-Stakes Immunity Appeal
By: Christopher Yasiejko
“The contingent payment “effectively prices the risk” of Moderna’s government-contractor defense while preserving a live dispute for Federal Circuit review, said Coby Nixon, chair of Buchalter’s litigation practice group in Atlanta. That structure matters because federal courts generally won’t decide purely theoretical questions once a case is settled. By tying another $1
California, USA
By Matt Kutner
“Partner Thomas M. O’Connell, which represents management, noted federal courts analyzing FLSA claims have increasingly applied variations of the economic realities test.”
“While there are certainly exceptions and different formulations among circuits, many courts appear to be using that framework to analyze joint employment in the context of modern business models and industry structures,” he said by email
New York, USA
On March 12, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld a groundbreaking $42 million jury verdict against a Virginia-based government contractor, affirming the company’s liability for its role in the torture of three Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib prison during the Iraq War
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce Lina Machado Bejarano, an associate in the firm’s Atlanta office, has been selected as an “On the Rise in Georgia” winner by the 2026 Southeastern Legal Awards presented by ALM’s Law.com and the Daily Report
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Giovanni Giarratana, a partner in the firm’s Tampa office, has been selected as an “On the Rise” winner in the 2026 Florida Legal Awards presented by ALM’s Law.com.
The Florida Legal Awards recognize the extraordinary talent and achievements within Florida's vibrant legal community
California, USA
Buchalter is pleased to announce the launch of its Crisis Management and Strategic Response group, a dedicated task force of the White Collar Investigations and State Attorneys General practice groups. The group’s attorneys are a multidisciplinary team of lawyers designed to guide companies, boards, executives, and high-profile individuals through rapidly evolving, high-stakes situations where scrutiny is intense and decisions must be made quickly