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).

January 3, 2025 – Daily Report recently featured Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP’s promotion of eight attorneys to partner, marking an increase from last year’s six new partners. To read the full article, click here (subscription may be required).

December 19, 2024 – Cincinnati Business Courier recently interviewed Jeffery Cross on the termination of the $24.6 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger, which courts blocked due to antitrust concerns. Cross noted, “Judge Nelson applied all of the analyses that I would have expected to see students apply to one of my merger exam questions,” emphasizing the rigor of the court’s decision. To read the full article, click here (subscription may be required).

December 17, 2024 – Cincinnati Business Courier recently interviewed Jeffery Cross on Albertsons’ lawsuit against Kroger following the collapse of their $24.6 billion merger. Cross noted, “Albertsons has a strong case that Kroger failed to use its best efforts to consummate the merger, especially as to the divestiture of stores to C&S.” To read the full article, click here (subscription may be required).

December 16, 2024 – Law360 interviewed Jeffery Cross on recent antitrust enforcement efforts and the impact of court victories on merger guidelines. Cross highlighted the significance of the Kroger ruling, noting, “The court shared the FTC’s concerns about the divestiture offer, including that C&S lacks the experience and expertise to run a grocery chain.” To read the full article, click here (subscription may be required).

December 12, 2024 – Crain’s Chicago Business recently interviewed Jeffery Cross on the fallout from the failed $24.6 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger. Cross explained how prolonged merger negotiations can harm companies, noting, “You start losing employees. You also start losing customers, particularly customers who have potential substitutes like Walmart. There is really damage.” To read the full article, click here (subscription may be required).