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Taft is pleased to have acted as legal counsel to Fairway Leasing, doing business as “Aaron’s” and its principal owner, in the acquisition of a Hopkinsville, Kentucky store, their 23rd location. To learn more about the purchase: bit.ly/3IFrTMO

Taft’s Phoenix office is moving to a new space at Esplanade II in the Biltmore Corridor, doubling our footprint and marking a key milestone in our growth across the Valley. Thanks to Stream Realty Partners for helping bring this vision to life. Read more: bit.ly/419s9tN

Taft partner Terese Connolly will participate in a panel discussion on benchmarking compensation, equity, and severance packages for general counsel at the ChIPs General Counsel Bootcamp Meeting on July 24 in Chicago. To learn more: bit.ly/46pVkMS

On June 4, 2025, Colorado signed Senate Bill 25-126 into law, adopting the Uniform Antitrust Pre-Merger Notification Act. Taft/Sherman & Howard M&A attorney Lyle Wallace breaks down the impact this new law will have on businesses in Colorado here: bit.ly/3IJrTM0

Recognized as influential and impactful leaders in Indiana, Taft attorneys John Hammond III, Bob Hicks, Kyle Hupfer, Lacy Johnson, and Marci Reddick are honorees of IBJ Media's Indiana 250 list. To learn more about their accomplishments: bit.ly/3IGlh0O

On Aug. 1, Julia Meister, head of Taft’s Wealth Transfer Litigation practice, will speak at the 52nd Annual Bondurant-Bagby Estate Planning Institute, hosted by the University of Kentucky College of Law Office of Continuing Legal Education. To learn more: bit.ly/3GMpgbz

On July 16, the Chicago City Council amended the Chicago Zoning Ordinance to simplify the approval process for development bonuses in Transit-Served Locations. Learn more from Taft attorneys Liz Butler, Braeden Lord, and Janet Stengle here: bit.ly/3IH3giR

On July 23, the White House published “America’s AI Action Plan,” to cement U.S. global dominance using innovation, infrastructure, and diplomacy. Zach Heck, Elizabeth Brama, and Martin Edwards analyze these core elements for businesses and stakeholders: bit.ly/3J2lJGD

Taft was ranked in the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2025, which recognizes the leading lawyers and law firms for private wealth and family/matrimonial law in the U.S. and globally. Read about the practices and attorneys recognized here: bit.ly/454YMdy

After a three-year pause, 8(a) construction companies must establish SBA-approved bona fide business locations in relevant geographics to qualify for sole source and competitive contracts. Suzanne Sumner and Richard Roediger explain the approval process: bit.ly/455blW7

Taft Cleveland partner Dave Wallace authored “Cut to the Chase: What Makes a Standout Evaluative Mediator?" an article featured in the July/August 2025 issue of the Cleveland Metro Bar Journal. Learn more about Dave and read the article here: bit.ly/40z5h6O

Partnering with Association of Corporate Counsel Minnesota Chapter, Taft attorney Blair Harrington will present a one-hour CLE on Aug. 13, followed by a reception, about managing employee mental health accommodation requests. To register: bit.ly/4mcy35A

Taft acted as legal counsel to Right Lane Industries in the sale of TerraSource Holdings LLC to Astec Industries for $245 million. To learn more about the acquisition: bit.ly/4lQlOvK

Effective Sept. 1, Julia Meister, head of Taft’s Wealth Transfer Litigation practice, was re-appointed as co-chair of the American Bar Association's Real Property, Trust, and Estate Law’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee. To learn more: bit.ly/4122vXN

The California Consumer Privacy Act enforcement continues as the CPPA reached a $1.55 million settlement with Healthline Media LLC, the largest to date. Taft Privacy and Data Security attorney Zenus Franklin explains its repercussions in the latest blog: bit.ly/4kYklSQ

On Aug. 7, Taft Naples partner J.P. Bratcher will speak at the Freeman’s | Hindman luncheon, “Art Law & Estates: Provenance, Loss, Insurance & Client Advisory.” To learn more and register: bit.ly/4lRFFuA

Years later, the IRS is still processing a refundable payroll tax credit meant to help businesses and nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Attorneys on Taft’s federal tax controversy team share some thoughts about options to speed up the process: bit.ly/3IP14Wv

On July 18, Taft partner Marcia Fudge was honored with the President’s Award by the National Urban League, the organization's highest distinction. Learn more about her impactful contributions that create lasting societal changes here: bit.ly/4eIoZ5R

Taft attorneys Ralph Caruso, Bob Hicks, Jon Levy, Jeff Weiss, Wendy Zabriskie, and James Zimmerman, as well as several of Taft’s practice areas, were recognized by the IFLR1000, ranking the lead financial and corporate law firms and lawyers worldwide: bit.ly/46RWscr

Taft partner Kim Copp will moderate the panel “iCasino or Brick and Mortar: Roadmap to Future or Dead End?” on Aug. 12 at the Racing and Gaming Conference in Saratoga Springs, New York. For more information and registration: bit.ly/46v0Vl1