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Press Release August 9, 2026

Jury Awards $425.7 Million Against Google in Northern District of California Privacy Verdict

A federal jury in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has returned a $425.7 million verdict against Google in Rodriguez v. Google , marking a…

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Press Release August 9, 2026

Paul Hastings Establishes Global Sports Practice Amid Rising Industry Demand

Paul Hastings has announced the launch of a new global sports practice, marking a significant strategic development in the firm's continued expansion of specialized legal…

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Press Release August 9, 2026

Jenner & Block Recognized as a Pro Bono Leader by The American Lawyer in 2026 Report

Jenner & Block has again been recognized as a leader in pro bono service, ranking in the top three nationally and #1 internationally in The American Lawyer's 2026 Pro Bono Report.…

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Press Release August 9, 2026

Simpson Thacher Expands U.S. Footprint with New Chicago Office and Five-Partner Kirkland Hire

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has announced the opening of a new office in Chicago, marking a notable milestone in the firm's continued U.S. and global expansion. The Chicago launch…

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Newsletter August 9, 2026

Legal Tech M&A Accelerates: What August 2026's Consolidation Wave Means for Law Firm Clients

August 2026 has produced a striking cluster of legal technology transactions that, taken together, signal a broader consolidation trend across the tools law firms use to price…

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Newsletter August 9, 2026

Texas Federal Court Strikes Down NFA Registration Requirements for Suppressors and Short-Barreled Rifles

On August 5, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a decision with significant implications for the firearms industry, holding that the National…

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Newsletter August 9, 2026

Federal Court Dismisses Oath Keepers Cases: Judicial Deference and the Limits of Rule 48(a)

On August 5, 2026, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta granted the Justice Department's motion to dismiss the criminal cases against members of the Oath Keepers, vacating the seditious…

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Client Alert August 9, 2026

FTC Abandons Disparate-Impact and 'Unfair Discrimination' Enforcement: What Businesses Need to Know

On August 7, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission issued a policy statement announcing that it will no longer pursue enforcement actions premised on disparate-impact or unfair…

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Client Alert August 9, 2026

FinCEN's Record $125M Penalty Against UBS Financial Services Signals Heightened BSA/AML Enforcement for Broker-Dealers

On August 3, 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) assessed a $125 million civil money penalty against UBS Financial Services Inc. for willful violations of the…

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Policy Update August 9, 2026

Executive Order 14416 Expands Federal Oversight of the Smithsonian Institution

On July 24, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order 14416, directing federal officials to review and revise content and programming at the Smithsonian Institution to align…

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Policy Update August 9, 2026

EPA Closes Comment Period on Proposed PFAS Rule Rescission and Extended PFOA/PFOS Compliance Deadlines

The Environmental Protection Agency has closed the public comment period on two proposed rules that would materially reshape the federal regulatory framework for per- and…

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Policy Update August 9, 2026

Executive Order 14417 Establishes Presidential Commission on Military Spouses and Families

On August 3, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order 14417, establishing a Presidential commission tasked with advising the administration on federal policies affecting…

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