Dentons advises Stena Real Estate on the acquisition of two office buildings in Kraków

[Several of the items on the Declaration's list of grievances against King George III also apply to Donald Trump today.] The Declaration of Independence. (National Archives.)  Today is July 4, and we appropriately celebrate the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration is best known for its ringing affirmation of the rights to  "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." But it also contains a long list of grievances against King George III, by which the signers justified their decision to break from Britain. Sadly, many of these are relevant to Donald Trump's abuses of power today: "He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands." As I describe here, this wasn't just a matter of protecting the American colonies'…

Nike & The Shoe Surgeon Settle Trademark Lawsuit Over Custom Kicks Nike has settled its high-profile trademark lawsuit against custom sneaker company The Shoe Surgeon, ending a legal battle over allegations of unauthorized replicas and brand misuse. The settlement, filed June 19 in Manhattan federal court, grants a consent judgment in Nike’s favor on all seven of its claims, including trademark infringement, dilution, and unfair competition. Defendants Dominic Ciambrone (The Shoe Surgeon) and Dallas Imbimbo agreed to pay an undisclosed sum and dropped all counterclaims against Nike, which had included defamation and unjust enrichment. Nike originally filed the $60 million lawsuit in 2024, claiming the defendants made and sold unauthorized custom sneakers branded as Nike—some “built from scratch”—and taught others how to do the same. Nike argued these practices misled consumers by…

Receiving notice of an IRS audit can be one of the most stressful and intimidating experiences a taxpayer faces, triggering immediate concerns about potential penalties, additional taxes, and the complex process ahead. Whether you’re dealing with a correspondence audit, office examination, or field audit, the stakes are high and the need for expert representation is critical. Understanding your rights, the audit process, and the strategic advantages of professional representation can determine whether an audit results in minimal impact or devastating financial consequences. Mike Habib, EA, provides comprehensive IRS audit defense and representation services that protect taxpayers’ rights while achieving optimal outcomes through strategic preparation, skilled negotiation, and aggressive advocacy. With decades of specialized experience in tax controversy and audit defense, Mike Habib understands the intricacies of IRS examination procedures and the sophisticated…

Last week, a federal judge struck down the costly and controversial provisions of the nursing home staffing mandate. Leaving it hanging by a thread, this is another significant blow to the staffing mandate affecting nursing homes, putting patient care at risk. The ruling that a registered nurse must be on duty for every hour of the day was eradicated by an Iowa US District Court. A similar case happened in Texas a few months ago, and this is becoming a more common ruling across the US. An ATI Advisor analyst shared their thoughts on the matter with McKnight’s LTC News. The managing director shared, “That’s not to say that [the Department of Health and Human Services] will necessarily discontinue its legal defense of the mandate. But it’s hard to see how the staffing mandate survives given these legal setbacks.” These constant changes in staffing mandates across nursing homes can lead to issues in the care provided to the residents. With the…

For the Balkinization symposium on Free Speech in Crisis and the Limits of the First Amendment. Amanda Shanor In the early days of the second Trump Administration, attacks on civil rights laws and initiatives with any egalitarian cast reached a fever pitch.  In his second day in office, President Trump signed an executive order condemning the diversity, equity, and inclusion practices of “major corporations, financial institutions, the medical industry, … and institutions of higher education,” among others.  It canceled a host of prior executive orders aimed at preventing discrimination or advancing inclusion, including in governmental hiring and contracting.  It ordered the Attorney General, with the Director of OMB, to identify “key sectors of concern” and identify, in each sector, “up to nine” publicly traded corporations, large non-profit corporations or associations,” foundations, bar and medical…

"Adjusting their recruiting and messaging approach to avoid becoming a target, raising questions over the future of diversity in the legal profession." The post Law Schools Quietly Adjusting Messaging on DEI Policies first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Telia Mary U. Williams, Northern Illinois University College of Law, has published Sola Scriptura and the Magisterium: Reconciling Two Biblical Analogues of Constitutional Interpretation Through a Judicial Hermeneutic of Storytelling. Here is the abstract. The validity of the two predominant methods of interpreting the U.S. Constitution has been long and hotly debated. Both of these methods— originalism and living constitutionalism—draw their force from hermeneutics, or methodological principles of interpretation that commonly assist readers of scriptural texts. These divergent constitutional hermeneutic approaches ultimately treat the Constitution as a civic scriptural or holy text, and the multiplicity of interpretations that result from them, largely derive from one of two principal scriptural or Biblical hermeneutical approaches. Indeed, the two principal approaches to constitutional interpretation map onto one of either “sola Scriptura” or…

Dentons is pleased to announce that it has advised Pathfinder Clean Energy (PACE Group) on its successful £46 million investment via convertible bonds from Paris-based investment house RGREEN INVEST. Banking and Finance, United Kingdom, London

Global law firm Dentons has advised numerous national and international banks in their capacity as note creditors of BRANICKS Group AG on securing the repayment of their note loans totaling €225 million. Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy, Restructuring in Germany, Germany, Europe, Berlin, Frankfurt

Dentons Paris has advised global pharmaceutical company ESTEVE on its acquisition of the marketing rights to Caprelsa® (vandetanib) in over 50 countries — a significant milestone in the company’s international expansion. Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Life Sciences Practice, Life Sciences and Health Care, Europe, Paris

The move marks the firm's ongoing dedication to innovation, collaboration, and improved service delivery for clients across industries.

Dentons is delighted to announce the promotion of seven new partners which will take place over the next six months across all our offices in New Zealand. These promotions will strengthen our presence nationally and our ability to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Click here to find out more. Corporate, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Construction, Health Care, Australasia, New Zealand, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington

Frasers Group has secured planning permission for its 275-acre campus HQ at Rugby in Warwickshire. The scheme will be one of the world's largest commercial campuses, providing up to 3.3 million sq ft of commercial space and high quality accommodation including HQ office, R&D facilities, a 100-room hotel and leisure facilities. Public Law, Real Estate, Real Estate in the United Kingdom, United Kingdom, London

Global law firm Dentons has strengthened its Corporate and M&A practice in Brussels with the recruitment of partner Erwin Simons. Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Europe, Paris

The international law firm Dentons has strengthened its investment funds and asset management practice in Luxembourg by appointing Simon Recher as counsel. Financial Institutions Regulatory, Venture Capital, Investment Funds and Income Trusts, Fund Finance, Fund Formation and Compliance, Hedge Funds, Private Equity, FinTech, Luxembourg

Global law firm Dentons has advised UniCredit as documentation agent, bookrunner, mandated lead arranger, and underwriter on a US$1.1 billion borrowing base credit facility for Ameropa Trade Holding AG. Banking and Finance, Banking and Finance in Germany, Europe, Germany, Düsseldorf

BigLaw firm decides 3 days per week in office isn’t enough; is it becoming trend?

Chemerinsky: Supreme Court’s term was all about taking sides on the ideological divide