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Current Legislative Developments in Alabama Tax and Recurring SALT Issues
The 2026 Annual Meeting of the Tax Section of the Alabama State Bar Tuesday, November 17, 2026 2:00 PM-3:00 PM CST Embassy Suites, Montgomery, Alabama The Alabama State Bar Tax Section is back with a robust half-day CLE program providing information and insight on Alabama state and federal tax items important to our tax bar members.
Quirks That Make Virginia's Mechanic's Lien Law One of a Kind
Construction Business Owner Picture this: Your crew wraps up a renovation, invoices go out and then … nothing. The client stops returning calls, and the check never comes. For many construction business owners, this is the moment they first learn about mechanic’s liens: a legal tool that lets contractors, subcontractors and suppliers stake a claim against the property they worked on until they’re paid. It’s a powerful remedy that attaches to the property itself.
Effective Oversight of Third-Party Contracts and Vendors
American Fintech Council Policy Summit Register Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Capital Turnaround; Washington, DC This session will examine the complexities of third-party relationships and offer practical strategies for negotiating and managing vendor contracts. Topics will include critical contract considerations, regulatory requirements, and emerging risk areas, as well as best practices for building and sustaining a prudent third-party risk and vendor management framework.
Bradley Recognized in The Trademark Lawyer Law Firm Rankings 2026
The Trademark Lawyer Bradley was recognized as one of the Top 10 Trademark Firm and IP Practices in The Trademark Lawyer magazine’s “Award Winning Law Firm 2026” list from North America – South. The Trademark Lawyer magazine carries out extensive research to highlight leading firms in the IP and trademark industry in recognition of the hard work and improvement firms have achieved and to aid clients in selecting the best firm for their needs.
Uniting BSA, Sanctions Compliance As Treasury Targets Iran
Law360 There was a time when U.S. financial institutions could treat sanctions compliance and Bank Secrecy Act obligations as largely parallel tracks, related but operationally distinct. While the walls between the two compliance regimes have arguably been eroding over the course of successive administrations, the current Trump administration's policy toward Iran has taken a sledgehammer to that wall. When it comes to Iran, the separation is no longer tenable.
Ethical Issues of Governing Artificial Intelligence at the Speed of the Business
Consero General Counsel Forum Register Monday, November 09, 2026 5:30 PM-6:20 PM EST The Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, FL Boards want an AI strategy. CEOs want it deployed yesterday. Employees are already using tools that may not have been vetted or approved. General Counsel are tasked with balancing the pace of innovation with evolving legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations.
7 Bradley Attorneys Appointed to DRI Young Lawyers Committee Leadership Roles
Bradley is pleased to announce that the DRI Young Lawyers Committee has appointed seven of the firm’s associates to subcommittee leadership roles.
Rethinking Urban Space: How Mumbai Can Make More of the City It Already Has
In Mumbai, where land is one of the city’s most contested resources, creating space for public life remains a persistent urban planning challenge. The city’s geography, density and continued development leave limited room for new parks, plazas and other open spaces. This makes existing infrastructure, from flyovers and transport hubs to waterfront facilities, an important consideration in planning for recreation, culture and community life.
David Roth Quoted in Law.com on AI's Growing Risk-Management Burden for Law Firm General Counsel
Law.com Bradley partner David Roth was quoted in Law.com on how AI is increasing the risk-management burden on law firm general counsel. Roth, who serves as Bradley’s general counsel, said, “I am not sure that I have lived through as seismic a change in the nature of the practice as I'm living through right now,” adding that he thinks the rise of AI in the practice of law is touching all kinds of different areas.
Richard Monk Quoted in Birmingham Business Journal on Bradley's Use of AI
Birmingham Business Journal Bradley’s Birmingham Office Managing Partner Richard Monk was quoted in the Birmingham Business Journal discussing the firm’s investments in technology and operational efficiency as key drivers of growth. “The firm recently implemented Legora as our primary artificial intelligence platform to provide our more than 1,200 attorneys and business professionals with access to best-in-class AI tools,” Monk said.
AI-Enabled Operations & Workforce Strategy: What Actually Works Inside Health Systems
Healthcare Growth and Innovation Summit Register Thursday, October 29-Friday, October 30, 2026 CST Big ideas are coming to Nashville this fall! AJ Bahou, Chair of Bradley’s AI Team, will take the stage at the Healthcare Growth Summit, presented by Montecito Medical, to share what’s actually working when it comes to AI inside health systems.
7 Bradley Attorneys Named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America
Lawdragon 500 Bradley is pleased to announce that seven of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America list. The fifth edition of the list honors attorneys across the U.S. who have demonstrated exceptional skill and impact in transactional practices, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, finance, securities, private equity, tax, corporate governance, ESG, and related areas.
Authored Article | Prostate Cancer: Why Men Should Not Ignore the Warning Signs
Dr. M S Belliappa, HOD and Lead Consultant – Radiation Oncology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Dr Sagarika Nityanand, Radiation Oncologist, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Prostate cancer is one of the cancers that can develop quietly, particularly in its early stages. Because early disease may not produce noticeable symptoms, many men may not consider getting evaluated until urinary or other problems become difficult to ignore.
8 Bradley Attorneys Appointed to ABA Litigation Section Leadership Roles
Bradley is pleased to announce that eight of the firm’s attorneys have been appointed to leadership roles within the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Litigation Section for the 2026-2027 bar year. The ABA’s Litigation Section provides litigators in all practice areas with the resources needed to become successful and experienced advocates. The section offers opportunities for networking and career advancement, as well as a portfolio of professional and business development products.
New Suits Raise Stakes After 7th Circ. 'Zero Sugar' Ruling
Law360 During the first two weeks of September, several of the country's most recognizable consumer brands have joined a rapidly growing docket of allulose sweetener litigation. New proposed class actions in multiple federal district courts are challenging claims of "zero sugar," "0g sugar" and "no added sugar" on products ranging from gummy vitamins to dark chocolate chips. Each complaint cites the same source: the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit's July 27 decision in Franco v.
Bradley Named Finalist in 8 Categories for 25th Annual M&A Advisor Awards
Bradley has been named a finalist for the 25th Annual M&A Advisor Awards in eight categories for two deals completed within the past year. The annual awards recognize the leading transactions, restructurings, deal financings, products, services, firms, and professionals across several categories. The winners will be announced at a gala held during the 2026 Future of Dealmaking Summit in New York City on November 17. David B.
14 Bradley Attorneys Named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers
Lawdragon 500 Bradley is pleased to announce 14 of the firm’s attorneys are named to the list of 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers. The 20th edition of the guide recognizes the nation’s best advisors in the world of employment and labor law, including employee benefits and executive compensation, traditional labor matters, immigration, litigation and arbitration, wage and hour class actions, discrimination, trade secrets, and noncompete agreements.
Bradley's Scott Burnett Smith Elected to Board of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers
American Academy of Appellate Lawyers Bradley is pleased to announce that Scott Burnett Smith, a partner in the firm’s Huntsville office, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers (AAAL). He has been a Fellow of the AAAL since 2016. The AAAL’s Board of Directors consists of five officers and six directors who set strategic direction and policy, provide direction for committees, and oversee day-to-day operations.
Bradley Partner Jake Neu Recognized in Inaugural WTR Copyright 1000
Bradley is pleased to announce that Jake Neu, a partner in the firm’s Nashville office, has been recognized in the first-ever edition of the World Trademark Review (WTR) Copyright 1000. The identifies leading copyright firms and practitioners across key jurisdictions worldwide. Rankings are based on extensive market research, including interviews with lawyers, clients, and other industry sources, as well as an evaluation of firms' expertise, market presence, and recent work.
Bradley Rolls Out Legora's Legal AI Platform Firmwide
Bradley is pleased to announce that the firm has selected Legora, a market-leading agentic operating system for legal professionals, as its primary AI platform. The Am Law 100 firm has implemented Legora’s artificial intelligence technology tool as a critical part of its innovation and AI strategy, highlighting Bradley’s sustained efforts to leverage transformative technologies that enhance client service and efficiencies. “We are committed to continuous improvement in everything we do.
Katherine Taylor Selected to Alliance Theatre's Advisory Board Class of 2029
Bradley attorney Katherine Taylor was selected to serve on the Alliance Theatre’s Advisory Board Class of 2029. As a member of the board, Taylor also was asked to join the New Works Subcommittee. Serving as ambassadors in support of the theatre’s artistic vision and mission, the Advisory Board Class of 2029 includes 24 new members who are some of Atlanta’s leading business and civic leaders.
From Hindsight to Foresight: AI on the Sugar and Dairy Floor
By: Akash, Technical Project Manager – AI Manufacturing, Findability Sciences The factory of the future in sugar and dairy is not the empty, self-running plant we all picture. It is the one that has stopped forgetting what it already knows. There is a lot of talk about factories that run themselves, with no people on the floor. That is not what the future looks like in sugar and dairy. That version sells conference tickets and rarely survives a real crushing season.
Bradley Continues Growth of IP Practice with Addition of Michael P. Shepherd in D.C.
Bradley has added IP attorney Michael P. Shepherd as a partner in the Washington, D.C. office, strengthening the firm’s ability to serve clients navigating the evolving fields of AI and machine learning, while expanding the team’s patent prosecution and technology capabilities.
SEC Practice: Evolving Best Practices in the Wells Process, Settlements and Investigations
Securities Enforcement Forum Central 2026 Register Thursday, October 01, 2026 5:00 PM-5:45 PM CST Securities Enforcement Forum Central is a unique, one-day conference that brings together hundreds of current and former senior SEC officials, securities enforcement and white-collar attorneys, in-house counsel and compliance executives, and other top professionals in the field.
Next Level Lawyering – Visual Storytelling with Ed Sledge
IADC Speaks The best trial lawyers never stop refining their craft. In the Next Level Lawyering, IADC Speaks Hosts Bob Christie (Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC) and Emma Ross (Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP) sit down with accomplished trial lawyers to examine the decisions, techniques, and habits that shape an effective trial presentation.
11 Bradley Attorneys Named to 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
Lawdragon 500 Bradley is pleased to announce that 11 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America guide for 2027. The annual guide features a who’s who of top trial lawyers from the nation’s best litigation firms.
From Backup to Backbone: How Battery Energy Storage Systems Are Redefining India’s Energy Transition
By: Udyut Goyal, Business Development Head, AmpereHour Energy India’s energy transition is entering a phase where adding more renewable capacity is no longer the only challenge. The bigger question is becoming increasingly practical: How do we make clean electricity available when it is needed, not just when the sun is shining or the wind is blowing? This is where Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are beginning to change the equation.
ATTORNEY INSIGHTS
2026 IBAT Annual Convention Register Monday, September 21, 2026 8:00 AM-10:00 AM CST La Cantera Resort & Spa San Antonio, TX IBAT’s Annual Convention once again brings together a distinguished panel of banking attorneys to provide timely insights into the most pressing legal, regulatory and industry issues shaping the community banking landscape.
Bank Director’s Bank Board Forum
Insights from Bank Director’s Research Register Monday, September 21, 2026 J W Marriott Austin Austin, TX Hear from top industry leaders as they discuss the most pressing issues facing banks today. This panel provides practical advice and actionable strategies to help you adapt to the changing dynamics of the banking industry.
The Role of Manufacturing Innovation in Expanding Drone-as-a-Service Models
By: Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder & CEO, Garuda Aerospace The drone industry has come a long way in a short span of time. A few years ago, most conversations revolved around buying drones comparing specifications, payload capacities, or flight times. Today, the focus has shifted. Businesses are no longer just looking for drones; they are looking for solutions that help them work smarter, faster, and more efficiently. This is where Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) is changing the game.
India Can Build the Aircraft. Can It Control What Keeps It Flying?
India’s expanding aerospace capability has produced increasingly indigenous aircraft. Continued dependence on foreign jet engines reveals the distance between manufacturing a platform and controlling the capability beneath it. Figure 1. India has demonstrated that it can design and build increasingly sophisticated combat aircraft.
Bradley Adds Corporate Attorney Joy Holloway to Nashville Office
Bradley has added Taberah Joy Holloway as counsel in the firm’s Corporate & Securities Practice Group in the Nashville office. “Joy has extensive transactional experience as well as a strong in-house background, giving her a unique perspective in leading M&A transactions and handling a wide range of commercial and corporate matters,” said Bradley Nashville Office Managing Partner Emily Hatch Bowman.
The Role of Technology in Shaping High-Performance and Engaged Workforces
By: Saikiran Murali, Founder of Workline For much of the last century, organisations were designed around a simple assumption: if we could standardise processes, measure performance, and optimise efficiency, high performance would naturally follow. Technology largely inherited that assumption. The first generation of enterprise systems focused on control. The next focused on automation. Today’s generation is increasingly focused on intelligence.
Taking Indian Natural Stone Global
By: Rishabh Jain, Director – International Business, Petros® Stone Indian stone has shaped some of the world’s most enduring architecture, from temple carvings in Rajasthan to the marble inlay of the Taj Mahal. That legacy of craftsmanship hasn’t faded; it has scaled.
Can Quick Commerce Change the Way Toys Are Designed, Manufactured and Distributed?
By: Karan Narang, Director of KV Toys India Limited With the emergence of fast commerce in India, things aren’t going to be about just quick product delivery anymore. As companies extend their services from food items to other product categories like electronic goods, cosmetic items, household products, apparel and toys, among others, a new shopping atmosphere will begin to take shape where proximity and availability affect consumer behavior.
10th Circuit Affirms Verdict for Engineering Firm in AECOM-Flatiron Dispute
NASBP Bradley’s BuildSmart blog recently reported on the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision affirming a jury verdict in a dispute between AECOM and Flatiron arising from change-order work on a Colorado express-lane project. The post highlights the court’s rulings regarding the contractual liability cap and dispute-resolution requirements, providing construction industry participants with insight into how courts may interpret and enforce these provisions.
Deals and Dirt Masterclass: Back to School for CRE Professionals
Register Wednesday, September 02, 2026 7:30 AM-1:15 PM EST Atlanta REALTORS® Center 5784 Lake Forrest Dr NW Atlanta, GA 30328 Join Bradley and ACBR for this year's Deals and Dirt Masterclass: Back to School for CRE Professionals, a half-day, high-impact seminar designed for brokers, developers, lenders and other CRE professionals.
New Whistleblower Era: What Bank Directors Must Know About FinCEN Compliance
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 1:00 PM-2:00 PM EST The federal government has fundamentally changed the enforcement calculus for banks, with FinCEN's proposed Whistleblower Program offering greater awards for tips on BSA, sanctions, and related national security violations. In this webinar, directors will gain a clear understanding of the threat landscape and the mechanics of FinCEN's new whistleblower incentive and anti-retaliation framework.
India’s Defence Manufacturing Take-off
What happens when preparation, policy and opportunity begin to align India’s recent defence-manufacturing surge offers a useful case study in industrial preparedness: not opportunity by itself, but capability, policy support, private participation and timing beginning to reinforce one another. Industrial opportunities rarely arrive on schedule. More often, capabilities accumulate quietly until circumstances make them unusually valuable.
Bradley Expands Atlanta Healthcare Team with Partner Gregory Bianchi
Bradley has added Gregory S. Bianchi as a partner in the Healthcare Practice Group, further expanding the firm’s healthcare and transactional capabilities in its growing Atlanta office. “Greg has extensive in-house experience with complex transactions involving healthcare IT contracting and corporate M&A matters, adding significant depth to our team,” said Bradley Atlanta Office Managing Partner Deborah Cazan.
How Manufacturing Automation is Transforming the Building Materials Industry
By: Ankit Modi, Managing Director, Durakraft Extrusions Construction moves quickly. Projects become larger, schedules are tighter, and expectations for quality are increasing. For manufacturers of building materials, just making more is not enough anymore. The focus has shifted to making better, faster, and with more consistency. This is the point where manufacturing automation helps.
How the Robotics and Automation programme is preparing engineers for Industry 4.0
By: Vikrant Joshi, Principal, Vivekanand Education Society’s Polytechnic Robotics Engineering has quickly developed from a field-specific form of engineering into one of the most promising careers within the realm of technology around the globe.
Can Electric Tractors Transform Small and Medium Farms in India?
By: Kaustubh Dhonde, Founder & CEO, AutoNXT India’s agricultural sector is at a pivotal moment. While mechanisation has significantly improved farm productivity over the past few decades, rising fuel costs, labour shortages, and climate concerns are forcing farmers to rethink how they cultivate their land. For the country’s nearly 120 million farmers—most of whom operate small and medium-sized holdings the challenge is to increase productivity without proportionately increasing costs.
How Battery Recycling Can Fuel India’s Manufacturing Growth Story
By: Manikumar Uppala, Co-Founder and Chief of Industrial Engineering at Metastable Materials The modern narrative of India’s industrial rise is frequently visualised through high-tech assembly lines, automotive manufacturing and sprawling infrastructure projects. The strength of any advanced manufacturing nation is determined by its foundational metallurgy.
Important tips for operating a Forklift Safely
By: Hemant Sethi, Managing Director, British Safety Council India Forklifts are indispensable in the transport of heavy material over short distances such as from one site to another within a factory or warehouse. The hydraulic valves can be controlled either electrically with or manually through a set of levers. A forklift must be controlled and operated by a skilled forklift operator. Due to its rear-wheel steering, operation of a forklift is different from driving a regular vehicle.
2027 OPPS: The 5 Provisions Health Systems Should Be Evaluating
Healthcare Alert CMS published its 2027 Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule last month. At a moment when health systems across the country are signing letters of intent, closing acquisitions and negotiating capital commitments, this rule introduces five provisions that will reshape the financial math behind those decisions. Comments are due August 31. When the Supreme Court struck down CMS's earlier 340B payment reduction in American Hospital Association v.
Why Reliability Has Become Shipping’s Most Valuable Currency
By: Brijesh Parekh, Director, Parekh Global In global trade, cost has always been a key factor in choosing a logistics partner. Today, however, reliability is becoming just as important—if not more. Businesses can absorb small fluctuations in freight rates, but missed delivery timelines, shipment disruptions and inconsistent service often come at a much higher cost. For exporters and importers alike, reliability has become the foundation of long-term business relationships.
Why advanced materials matter for India’s drone future
By: Subbu Venkatachalam, Head of Defence & Aerospace at CUMI. As India advances towards self-reliance in defence technologies, the next leap in indigenous drone manufacturing will depend not only on design and electronics, but also on the advanced materials that make these platforms lighter, stronger and more reliable.
Bradley Construction Practice Ranked No. 1 in the Nation by Construction Executive for 3rd Consecutive Year
Construction Executive Bradley’s construction practice was ranked No. 1 in the nation for the third year in a row by Construction Executive in its list of “The Top 50 Construction Law Firms.” The annual list ranks U.S. construction law firms based on revenues from the construction practice; the number of construction attorneys; the percentage of the firm’s revenue derived from its construction practice; the number of states in which the firm is licensed to practice; the year in which the...
Bradley Adds Intellectual Property Attorney Matthew J. Parker to Huntsville Office
Bradley has added Matthew J. Parker as counsel in the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group in the Huntsville office, expanding the firm’s intellectual property and technology capabilities in one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing cities.
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