Locke Lord @troutmanpepper have agreed to merge effective January 1, 2025. By joining forces, we’re amplifying our commitment to excellence — for our clients, our teammates, and the industries we’re driving forward. #troutmanpepperlocke
On Dec. 26, 2024, the merits panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the Court’s Dec. 23rd stay of enforcement of the preliminary injunction in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. Garland pending appeal. Read more:
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On December 23, 2024, the United States 5th Circuit Court of Appeals granted the government’s motion for a “stay pending appeal” of the Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. Garland preliminary injunction prohibiting enforcement by #FinCEN of the CTA. Read more: lockelord.com/newsandevents/…
London’s Sean Page and Charlotte Whitley-Roberts advised Thalassa Holdings in its recent equity fundraising by way of an innovative ‘Dutch auction,’ raising gross proceeds of £2,177,500. lockelord.com/experience/202…
Zachary Lerner has been named to @TeamAPCIA’s 2025 Emerging Leaders, recognizing high-performing #insurance professionals from more than 90 different organizations. Well done!
Bill Swanstrom and Henry Benton led a Texas Locke Lord team that advised Kinetik Holdings in its definitive agreement to acquire Permian Resources Corporation’s Reeves County #naturalgas and crude oil gathering systems for $180 million. lockelord.com/experience/202…#energy
The NLRB issued a complaint against the production companies of ‘Love is Blind’ for allegedly misclassifying the contestants on the show as #independentcontractors instead of employees. Richard Reibstein breaks down the complaint, legalities and more: ow.ly/IR6U50UrSVs
Our lawyers explore how OFAC sanctions preempt state #insurance laws, the implications for insurers and the importance of compliance with U.S. sanctions programs. Keep reading below: ow.ly/nlp950UrRAo
Nicholas Scott has joined Locke Lord’s New York office in the Firm’s Regulatory and Transactional Insurance Practice Group. ow.ly/xhcG50UrKZ7#insurance
The #IRS announced the 2025 cost-of-living adjustments to the dollar limitations for qualified #retirementplans and other benefits. Lori Basilico breaks down the plan limits and more: ow.ly/o4oz50TZCpc
Gabrielle Gelozin outlines the USPTO’s most significant fee increases, those most likely to affect daily practice and those likely to affect filing strategies. #patent#intellectualpropertyow.ly/ZuPa50UpkpC
It was a pleasure teaming up with @troutmanpepper for the Annual Antitrust #CLE to chat about the most significant industry developments and connect with fellow #antitrist colleagues. Thanks to all who attended and we look forward to seeing you next year!
Locke Lord’s #Dallas office enjoyed hosting colleagues, clients and friends of the Firm for a private screening of Moana 2. Always a pleasure seeing familiar faces!
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit handed the U.S. #offshorewind industry a decisive win in its eagerly awaited ruling on the remaining challenges to the Vineyard Wind 1 project’s federal approvals. Our lawyers dive into the project and more: ow.ly/exh450UnJf4
Check out Allen Woolley's insights on a multiemployer pension plan withdrawal penalty calculation dispute that could present multimillion-dollar consequences for companies leaving union pension plans. Read more from @BLaw: ow.ly/Njjj50TRQu8#employmentlaw#litigation