Plunkett Cooney partner and Litigation Department Leader Courtney L. Nichols was recently named by Crain’s Detroit Business as one of the news publication’s 2026 Notable Women in Law.
Nichols, along with 51 other female attorneys, were included in the 2026 class of Notable Women in Law for their work in establishing legal precedents, for relentlessly pursuing justice and for winning big cases on …
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February 10, 2026
We are proud to share that Bolet & Terrero has been recognized in the WTR 1000 (World Trademark Review) ranking, achieving GOLD status in Venezuela. This recognition highlights our commitment to excellence in intellectual property and the dedication of our outstanding team. We thank our clients and team for their trust and support, which made this achievement possible.…
February 10, 2026
Attorney Bill Gust was recently honored as a Life Member of The Virginia Bar Association. This distinction recognizes attorneys who have supported the VBA for at least 40 years. It is awarded to those who have also met additional membership requirements. Congratulations to Bill on this well-deserved honor!…
February 10, 2026
Byrne Wallace Shields LLP is pleased to have acted for our client, biotech company, PrioThera in relation to its €36 million Series B fundraising to advance the development of mocravimod, a drug taken orally that activates cell receptors to trigger part of the body’s immune response against myeloid leukaemia. This financing round was led by Multi Invest VCC (Singapore), Finance 1805 SA (Geneva Swi…
January 30, 2026
The Supreme Court of Virginia struck down the largest jury verdict in Virginia history, a $2.3 billion award, in one of the most closely watched trade secrets cases in the country. Gentry Locke served as appellate counsel from trial through this Supreme Court victory for Pegasystems, Inc., a global software company. The decision affirmed a Court of Appeals decision that had reversed and remanded t…
January 30, 2026
We are proud to share a recent success story that demonstrates the strategic value of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in tax matters.
Representing a multinational company in the manufacturing sector, our team managed to close a Conclusive Agreement in record time before the Taxpayer Defense Attorney (PRODECON), effectively protecting our client's assets with outstanding results:
Key results:
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January 28, 2026
ROANOKE, Va. (January 26, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that partner Alicha M. Grubb has been installed as Chair of the Virginia Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division (YLD), a leadership role within one of the Commonwealth’s most respected voluntary bar organizations.
Grubb was installed during the Virginia Bar Association’s Annual Meeting, held January 22-2…
January 28, 2026
O'Bang Law is delighted to share that the firm (Ong’anya Ombo Advocates LLP) has been recognised by the recent Chambers and Partners ranking for FinTech Legal 2026, whereby the firm is ranked under FinTech Legal 2026 (Band 3).
O'Bang Law is thankful to its clients, team and colleagues for their roles in enabling the firm to achieve this milestone.
Chambers FinTech identifies the leading payments…
January 28, 2026
As Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C., ALFA International's member firm in Mexico, proudly marks its 40th anniversary, Latin Lawyer has recognized its honorary chairman and of counsel, Claus Von Wobeser, with its Lifetime Achievement Award, in recognition of his outstanding leadership and lasting contribution to international arbitration, the legal profession, and the institutional development of the firm…
January 28, 2026
Morris James congratulates Corporate and M&A partner Vincent James Cannizzaro III on being named Adjunct Professor at Villanova University's Charles Widger School of Law. Vince will be teaching Villanova Law's Mergers and Acquisitions course, and he is honored to have the opportunity to share his wisdom and experience with the next generation of transactional attorneys.
A proud alumnus, Vince…