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Nilan Johnson Lewis published an article on California’s changing pay-data reporting framework, with a focus on job classifications for reports due in May 2027. The firm’s publication discussed preparations involving job-title inventories, documented classification methods, human-resources systems and coordination with labor contractors.
Nilan Johnson Lewis published an article on artificial intelligence in compensation analysis, pay-equity reviews and workforce planning. The firm’s publication examined employer governance, documentation, human oversight and data quality, alongside potential uses of AI for identifying compensation differences and monitoring pay decisions.
Sidley Austin said it represented Host Digital Infrastructure in a $425 million merger with Healthy Choice Wellness and advised Host Digital on a concurrent $17.5 million underwritten public offering. The firm said the combined company began operating as Host Digital, a developer and operator of data centers for AI and high-performance computing.
Thompson Coburn said partners Michael Rosenblum and Jake Schwartz examined bankruptcy access for cannabis-related businesses in a Law360 article. The firm’s publication notice described discussion of bankruptcy principles, regulatory developments, marijuana rescheduling and the role of corporate structure when businesses in the industry considered bankruptcy options.
Snell & Wilmer said Joshua Schneiderman, managing partner of its Los Angeles office, was nominated for Dealmaker of the Year in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s inaugural M&A Awards. The firm said his practice covered acquisitions, joint ventures, securities offerings and corporate governance.
Davis Polk said Supreme Court and Appellate practice head Kannon Shanmugam discussed law firms’ investment in appellate litigation with Law360 Pulse. The firm’s notice described his comments about attracting clients and the increasing involvement of appellate lawyers in trial-level proceedings, as well as demand for Davis Polk’s practice.
Troutman Pepper Locke said 11 of its attorneys were named to the 2025 Massachusetts Pro Bono High Honor and Honor Rolls. The firm said four lawyers qualified for the High Honor Roll and seven for the Honor Roll based on legal services provided during the preceding year.
Sidley Austin said it represented CFP Energy in arranging $35 million in debt financing from Mediobanca Group for Vaulted Deep. The firm said the financing supported the waste-management company’s expansion of U.S. disposal sites and investment in technology for developing additional locations.
Troutman Pepper Locke said the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta honored Troutman eMerge with a Corporate Skills-Based Award for pro bono work supporting the Georgia Innocence Project. The firm said its team worked with nonprofit technology organization Apparo to assess data and document-management systems and develop a three-year technology plan.
Phillips Lytle said it organized its investigations work into a dedicated 15-lawyer Internal Investigations Practice Team. The firm named partner James O’Connor and special counsel Scott Sroka as co-leaders and said the group would handle internal, federal and international investigations across several industries and legal disciplines.
Varnum said attorney Jordan Valentine was selected for the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Leadership Detroit Class of 47. The firm described the program as a nine-month initiative for executives in southeast Michigan and said Valentine belonged to its Litigation and ADR Practice Team.
Foley & Lardner said it represented Cognex in a definitive agreement to acquire RealSense for approximately $500 million. The firm described RealSense as a provider of depth cameras and perception technology for robotics and said the transaction was expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions.
Sidley Austin published a client update on the SEC’s September 17 roundtable about preparations for 24-hour trading. The firm’s analysis examined the regulatory and operational questions raised by longer market hours, including execution quality, supervision, staffing, securities lending, resilience and the timing of issuer disclosures.
Sidley Austin said it represented underwriters in GlaxoSmithKline Capital’s $6.5 billion senior notes offering across six tranches, guaranteed by GSK. The firm said proceeds went toward repayment of acquisition-facility borrowing for GSK’s completed Nuvalent acquisition and other general corporate purposes.
Fried Frank said David Solander joined its asset management practice as a partner in Washington, D.C., expanding its regulatory team. The firm said his work covered private funds, including hedge, private equity, real estate and venture capital funds, and advice involving digital asset trading and investment.
Kirkland & Ellis said it advised EQT Corporation on a liquefied natural gas supply agreement with Ignitis, a subsidiary of Lithuania’s state-owned Ignitis Group. The firm described the agreement as Ignitis’s first long-term gas supply contract with a U.S. company.
Ropes & Gray announced that restructuring lawyer Edward Downer joined its London office as a partner. The firm said the appointment was part of its investment in Europe and that he previously held a partnership in another international law firm’s restructuring and insolvency practice.
Squire Patton Boggs announced that it selected Harvey as its legal AI platform for a global rollout. The firm’s announcement said the partnership included plans to develop tools for its public-policy work, alongside adoption of the platform across its international practice.
White & Case said it advised Petroci on agreements with CI-Energies and EXMAR to develop a floating LNG storage and regasification unit at the Port of Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire. The firm said it worked alongside MB Avocats, led by managing partner Michel Bayeron.
Sidley Austin said it represented CDW Corporation and affiliates CDW LLC and CDW Finance Corporation in a $1.5 billion senior notes issuance. The firm said capital markets lawyers Rob Ryan and Nicole Garrett led its team, which also included tax lawyers.
Lewis Thomason said shareholder David Garst presented a seminar with Dale Crow of Brown and Brown at the Tennessee Engineers Conference in Franklin on September 21. The firm said their presentation addressed risk-management principles for subcontracting with design professionals at the conference.
Varnum said partner Jessica Visser was selected for Crain’s Grand Rapids Business’s 2026 40 Under 40 list. The firm said she advised educational institutions and businesses, including K-12 schools, colleges and universities, on matters affecting their operations, students and athletics programs.
Bose McKinney & Evans announced that John Patrick Walsh had joined its Environmental Law Practice Group as an associate. The firm said his litigation practice covered state and federal courts and administrative tribunals, with an emphasis on insurance recovery, commercial disputes, toxic torts and environmental regulatory matters.
Ogletree Deakins announced a Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast episode on Australian employment law for U.S. employers. The firm identified San Diego shareholder Patty Shapiro and New Orleans of counsel Kristyn Lambert as the speakers, and provided an audio player with links to podcast subscription services.
Sidley announced that partners Michael Resch and Smitha Stansbury had joined from King & Spalding. The firm said Resch joined its Litigation group in San Francisco, while Stansbury joined its Food, Drug and Medical Device practice in Washington, D.C., adding litigation and regulatory capabilities for its clients.
Vinson & Elkins announced that Loren Finegold and Ed Comber had joined as New York partners in its Structured Finance and Securitization practice, with Finegold heading the group. The firm said both arrived from Latham & Watkins, where Finegold had been global vice chair of the Structured Finance practice.
Weil announced that Olga Stürmer would join its Frankfurt office as a partner in its German Private Equity practice. The firm said she had advised international financial sponsors for more than a decade on private-equity and M&A transactions, including credit-driven special situations and leveraged buyouts.
Ward and Smith announced its sponsorship of a golf tournament bringing together golfers, business leaders and community partners in southeastern North Carolina. The firm said the gathering would combine competition and networking, and described its sponsorship as supporting regional business growth and job creation.
Ward and Smith announced that attorney Amy Wang would speak at the North Carolina Environmental Conference on October 6–7 at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem. The firm said her panel would address legal and technical issues involving drainage, stormwater and flooding, including permitting requirements for commercial and industrial operations.
Sidley said it advised on Transwarp Technology’s initial public offering and H share listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The firm said it acted as Hong Kong legal adviser to sole sponsor Haitong International Capital and the underwriters, and also served as prospectus drafting counsel.