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Sidley said it published an analysis of FDA’s Rare Disease Framework Initiative and its potential approach to reviewing rare disease therapies. The firm’s update examines cross-center consistency, evidentiary standards and opportunities for public input, while distinguishing possible regulatory changes from measures with a specified implementation timeline.
Sidley said 13 lawyers were recognized on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s 2025 Pro Bono Honor Roll and High Honor Roll. The firm said eight earned High Honor Roll recognition for at least 100 service hours, while five received Honor Roll recognition for 50 to 99 hours.
Troutman Pepper Locke said Atlanta partner Andrea Farley was named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers list. The firm said Farley works in its Corporate Practice Group, representing public and private companies on strategic transactions including mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs and joint ventures.
Sidley said it represented Savillex in its acquisition of Entegris’ life sciences fluid management business. The firm said the acquired business includes bioprocessing and pharmaceutical manufacturing solutions, expanding Savillex’s portfolio serving pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers from early research through commercial manufacturing.
Bernstein Shur said it appointed Maura Kelly as its first dedicated Director of Pro Bono, based in Portland. The firm said she will develop its pro bono program with practice groups, its Pro Bono Committee and community partners, connecting service opportunities with attorney development.
Sidley said it ranked first among legal advisers for company defense in FactSet’s global and U.S. activism and defense league tables for the first three quarters of 2026. The firm said FactSet credited it with 46 campaigns globally and 40 in the United States.
Cole Schotz said it published a guide for property owners and businesses considering New York City’s Environmental Control Board amnesty program. The firm’s article examines eligibility, payment and correction requirements, and how the program may affect due diligence for property purchases, sales and financing.
Foley said partner Mark Wolfson was honored as a 2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero for his pro bono work. The firm said he designated the award’s $50,000 charitable grant to Bay Area Legal Services, where he has assisted at least 45 low-income families with guardian advocacy matters.
Clyde & Co said partner Emma Ager authored the UK chapter and global introduction of Chambers and Partners’ Insurance Litigation 2026 Global Practice Guide. The firm said the guide draws on contributors from nearly 30 jurisdictions to examine issues facing insurers in disputes.
Clyde & Co said it released a Real Estate Insight podcast looking ahead to the UK’s Autumn 2026 Budget. The firm said senior knowledge lawyer Laura Sheftel and senior associate Julia Heyn discuss possible announcements affecting real estate, investment and development ahead of the October 28 Budget.
Wilson Sonsini said it published an analysis of new and revised SEC staff interpretations addressing equity compensation and benefit-plan registration. The firm’s article examines restricted stock and unit awards, assumed awards held by former employees, registration fees and the calculation of insider-reporting deadlines for transactions on foreign exchanges.
Wachtell Lipton said it is serving as legal adviser to Salesforce on its agreement to acquire Braze. The firm said the transaction has an approximate enterprise value of $5.66 billion, with holders of Braze Class A common stock to receive $47.50 in cash for each share.
Sidley said it published the first part of a detailed analysis of the revised EU Product Liability Directive. The firm’s article examines the directive’s scope, changes to liability rules and compliance considerations for businesses, including the treatment of software and the roles of participants in product supply chains.
Choate said its 2026 summer associates ranked the firm among the top five nationally in The American Lawyer’s Summer Associate Satisfaction Survey. The firm said the survey polled more than 2,000 summer associates at 49 law firms and used scores supplied by those participants.
Pinsent Masons said it published an analysis of data clauses under DORA and the European Banking Authority’s third-party risk guidelines. The firm’s article examines how financial institutions classify supplier arrangements, including services described as non-ICT, and discusses contractual treatment of data access, processing and return.
Pinsent Masons said it published an analysis of policy and project delivery issues for the UK floating offshore wind sector. The firm’s article draws on discussion at the FLOW conference in Aberdeen and examines financing, infrastructure and the allocation of risk across the development of projects.
Sidley said it published an analysis of the HHS secretary’s extension of exclusion authority to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The firm’s article examines the relationship between CMS and the HHS Office of Inspector General and discusses questions about how the delegated authority will operate.
Seyfarth said it published an analysis of adequate consideration in employee stock ownership plan transactions. The firm’s article examines legislation addressing reliance on independent appraisals, and discusses the relationship between closely held stock valuations and fiduciary duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Jackson Walker said 10 of its lawyers were named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America list. The firm said the guide features U.S. lawyers with at least 15 years of experience working on transactions, and identified honorees across five Texas cities.
BakerHostetler said it published an analysis of the Justice Department’s approach to fraud enforcement. The firm’s article examines the department’s enforcement tools and priorities, including asset restraint and tax issues, and discusses cooperation and compliance considerations presented by the department’s recent policy memorandum.
Thompson Coburn said Elizabeth Lobaugh joined its Labor & Employment practice as counsel. The firm said she represents employers in California state and federal courts and administrative proceedings, with experience in wage and hour class actions, Private Attorneys General Act litigation and individual employment claims.
Benesch said partners Douglas DiMedio and Andrew Glickman were named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America list. The firm said the guide recognizes lawyers working on transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, capital markets and finance, as well as corporate governance.
Benesch said it published an analysis of potential restrictions on foreign interests in the transportation and logistics sector. The firm’s article examines proposed legislation concerning a transportation intermediary’s principal place of business and ownership, and discusses how organizational structures could intersect with federal operating authority.
Cooley said it published an analysis of proposed fees for schools recommending F-1 students for optional practical training. The firm’s article distinguishes the proposal from a final rule and examines the proposed fee structure, the recommendation process, transition arrangements and issues raised for educational institutions.
Kelly Hart said Madison Abatti joined its litigation practice as an associate, representing companies and individuals in state and federal courts. The firm said her work focuses on complex commercial lawsuits and business disputes, with experience spanning commercial litigation, personal injury, bankruptcy and regulatory compliance matters.
Foley said it published an analysis of the SEC’s innovation exemption and its potential application to tokenized securities markets. The firm’s article examines the positions of issuers, trading venues and liquidity providers, alongside questions about how rights and obligations would operate within an exempt market structure.
Foley said it brought 48 mid-level associates and senior counsel to Chicago in September for its inaugural Deal Academy. The firm said the two-day transactional skills workshop included lawyers from its Transactions Practice Group and Health Care Transactions team, working through a realistic transaction in small teams.
Foster Garvey said it published an update on California legislation concerning food additives and ingredient disclosures. The firm’s article examines the status and proposed scope of Assembly Bill 2034, alongside federal treatment of substances generally recognized as safe and considerations for food manufacturers and suppliers.
Miller Johnson said it published an update on IRS guidance concerning tax-free reimbursement of wearable devices through health benefit arrangements. The firm’s article examines the distinction between medical care and general wellness uses, and discusses documentation supporting the treatment of devices as eligible medical expenses.
Clyde & Co said insurance litigator Greg Worden joined its Seattle office as a partner from Lewis Brisbois. The firm said he brings more than 30 years of experience and will work in its Pacific Northwest insurance practice, advising insurers on coverage and litigation matters.