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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: lockelord.com/newsandevents/…

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…

Paige Waters and Stephanie O’Neill Macro recap the 2024 state insurance regulation of #artificialintelligence in the #insurance industry. Learn more: lockelord.com/newsandevents/… #AI

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

Gerald Francese and Ryan Last detail the latest General License updates and FAQs from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s OFAC. Keep reading to learn more: ow.ly/IZ2750UqfJ8 #internationaltransactions #tradecompliance

Mark Silverman has been honored with @ConnectCRE's 2024 Lawyers in Real Estate Award for the third time, congrats! ow.ly/NRP350UqabC #realestate

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 #intellectualproperty ow.ly/ZuPa50UpkpC

Richard Reibstein keeps us apprised of the most compelling legal news involving #independentcontractor compliance and misclassification: ow.ly/VP3g50Up5lg #employmentlaw #compliance

What implications could the Zellmer v. Meta ruling have on future BIPA cases? James Shreve gives his take to @cyberlawreport: ow.ly/hSfn50TUx8w #privacylaw #cybersecurity

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!

Together, Locke Lord and @troutmanpepper wish you a joyous holiday season and a bright and prosperous New Year.

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