February 19, 2025 – ESG Dive recently interviewed Stephen O’Day on the ongoing legal challenges surrounding the SEC’s climate risk disclosure rule. O’Day said, “The intervenors in the case could decide to continue to defend the Biden-era rule,” even as the SEC signals it may not defend it in court. The article also highlights House Financial Services Chair French Hill’s concerns that the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) creates a “non-tariff barrier” that disproportionately impacts U.S. companies. To read the full article, click here (subscription may be required).

February 13, 2025 – ESG Dive recently interviewed Stephen O’Day on the SEC’s request to delay climate rule arguments and its potential implications. “The proceedings pending in the Eighth Circuit involve challenges filed by multiple parties and intervenors, any of which could seek to continue defense of the SEC rules,” O’Day said. “So, while the court may grant the requested 45-day pause, it remains to be seen whether any such pause will result in the end of the SEC’s final rules.” To read the full article, click here (subscription may be required).

January 29, 2025 – Chicago Tribune recently interviewed Richard Traub on the impact of the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady and its effect on downtown Chicago real estate development. “Back in September, most people absolutely expected a number of rate cuts this year, but that expectation has dimmed, and people are starting to be concerned that (flat interest rates) will be the trend for the rest of 2025,” Traub said. To read the full article, click here (subscription may be required).

January 14, 2025 – Law360 recently highlighted Nicola Fiordalisi and Martin Guizzardi for leading Smith Gambrell’s newly launched Italian practice in Milan. “The opening of a Milan office presents a great opportunity to get closer to our existing and potential clients investing in the U.S.,” said Fiordalisi. To read the full article, click here (subscription may be required).

January 22, 2025 – Grocery Dive recently interviewed Jeffery Cross on the potential shift in the Federal Trade Commission’s stance on supermarket mergers and acquisitions under the leadership of new FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson. Cross noted, “While the Trump administration is widely expected to be more friendly to corporate combinations than the previous administration, grocers should expect courts to pay close attention to how judges evaluated the agency’s challenge of the Kroger-Albertsons merger in the event regulators push back on future grocery industry mergers going forward.” To read the full article, click here (subscription may be required).

January 2, 2025 – Bloomberg Law recently interviewed Joel Bruckman on the expanding landscape of state-level privacy legislation in 2025, highlighting new measures to protect children’s online data and regulate health data outside HIPAA’s scope. Social media sites have faced data privacy scrutiny over the last year “particularly with an eye on how they’re using personal information both for marketing purposes or targeting purposes with respect to children,” Bruckman noted. To read the full article, click here (subscription may be required).

January 14, 2025 – Crain’s Chicago Business recently interviewed Jeffery Cross on the potential impact of the CFPB lawsuit against Capital One on the pending merger with Discover Financial Services. Cross noted, “I do not see this particular lawsuit as derailing the merger because it is so unrelated to antitrust.” To read the full article, click here (subscription may be required).

January 10, 2025 – Airfinance Global recently featured William Cusack on his move to Smith Gambrell’s London office as a senior associate in the corporate and global transport practices. “We are committed to growing Smith Gambrell’s presence in the UK by investing in the best people to provide the highest quality of service to our clients. Will’s asset finance and leasing skills further enhance and complement our significant transaction expertise to support the growing practice,” said Ben Graham-Evans, Partner in the Firm’s London Office. To read the full article, click here (subscription may be required).

January 14, 2025 – Daily Report & Law.com International recently highlighted Nicola Fiordalisi and Martin Guizzardi for their leadership roles in establishing Smith Gambrell’s new Italian practice and the firm’s expansion into Milan. Fiordalisi will head the Italian practice as its leader, with Guizzardi serving as deputy leader, marking a significant step for the firm. Managing Partner Steve Forte noted, “We are excited to launch Milan as our newest European office and are committed to its growth with Nicola and Martin uniquely positioned to assist Italian companies in their establishment of U.S. operations.” To read the Daily Report article, click… Read more

January 6, 2025 – Law360 Pulse recently featured Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP’s announcement of eight new partners across four cities and eight practice areas, marking an increase from last year’s partner class. To read the full article, click here (subscription may be required).