Locke Lord and Troutman Pepper 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. Our combined firm, Troutman Pepper Locke, will better position us to help clients solve complex legal challenges, while also broadening our reach into new industries and geographies at the frontlines of change. #troutmanpepperlocke #TPL Learn more: https://ow.ly/yVAm50Thl0U
Locke Lord LLP
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Chicago, IL 24,332 followers
Premier full-service law firm with a solid reputation for complex litigation, regulatory and transactional work
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Locke Lord is a premier full-service law firm that has earned a solid reputation for complex litigation, regulatory and transactional work on behalf of clients in important and growing industry sectors around the world. Throughout our more than 130-year history, we’ve cultivated partnerships with a broad range of public and private companies, from Fortune 500 leaders to startups and emerging businesses. Our team can design strategic solutions that meet your long-term goals no matter how large or small your matter, applying our established tradition of responsive, personalized service. At Locke Lord, our diverse and inclusive culture of collegiality and collaboration — core values of the Firm — across all of our offices and practices is ultimately reflected in our client experience by culminating in a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses. Corporate responsibility is also an important part of Locke Lord's mission as we reach out to the communities we serve in meaningful partnerships and pro bono work.
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- 1887
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The Supreme Judicial Court of #Massachusetts concluded that franchisees are not covered by the state’s IC Law where they perform no services for the franchisor but merely fulfill their contractual obligations under the parties’ franchise agreement and remit to the franchisor a percentage of the franchise’s gross profits. However, the Court made it clear that not all franchisees are exempt from the state’s IC law. Richard Reibstein and Richard Glovsky elaborate below. #employmentlaw #independentcontractor
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U.S. sanctions and export controls have become an increasingly important U.S. regulatory device, and we're here to help U.S. and non-U.S. companies recognize and react to evolving U.S. sanctions and export controls. Read the latest ➡️ https://ow.ly/N7WC50Qq0fH #internationaltransactions #tradecompliance Authors: Gerald Francese and Ryan Last
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Brad Weber provides insight on Washington state’s #antitrust lawsuit to block the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons as well as its implications on separate lawsuits from Colorado and the #FTC, which also seek to block the merger on the grounds that it would negatively impact industry competition nationwide. More from The Associated Press: https://ow.ly/afCI50ToG9R
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Ann Ryan Robertson CIArb FCIArb was interviewed by Cecilia Flores Rueda, FCIArb during the International Bar Association's Annual Conference and discussed the latest trends and developments in the #internationalarbitration industry. We had a wonderful time connecting with industry colleagues and look forward to next year’s IBA conference. A big thanks to Chartered Institute of Arbitrators - NAB, De Liux Abogados, FloresRueda Abogados, Gritwood Dispute Resolution and Real Hearing for sponsoring the program.
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Louis Manetti authored an article featured as an “Expert Analysis” in Law360 examining the procedural modifications needed to comply with the #CFPB’s proposed servicing amendments to Regulation X. https://ow.ly/FBKA50TIi4G
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Can nurses lawfully be classified as independent contractors? Keep up with the latest #independentcontractor misclassification and #compliance legal developments: https://ow.ly/1kuB50TI0qU Authored by: Richard Reibstein
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Ann Ryan Robertson C.Arb FCIArb will moderate a panel exploring joint venture disputes at the #DisputeResolution in the International Energy Business conference hosted by the Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN) and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution® (ICDR) on Oct. 14-15. Learn more: https://ow.ly/hhiy50TBiJa #internationalarbitration
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On Jan. 1, 2026, #FinCEN’s rule that amends the definition of “financial institution” under the Bank Secrecy Act to include certain investment advisers will take effect. Covered investment advisers will be required to, among other things, report suspicious banking activity by their individual clients and investors in pooled investment vehicles to FinCEN pursuant to the BSA. Our lawyers cover key provisions of the rule, compliance and more at the link below. Authors: Michael Renetzky, Heather Stone, Gerald Francese, Tom Bohac, Ryan Last
FUNDamentals: Navigating FinCEN’s New AML Regulations for Investment Advisers
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Bravo to Ernesto Palomo who was honored with the 2024 Latino Lawyer of the Year Award by HLAI recognizing his significant contributions to the Hispanic community, service to the legal profession and the administration of justice. Congratulations on this incredible honor! https://ow.ly/xFtc50Tlj2H Pictured from Locke Lord: Samir Cadavid and Brandon Calderon