NewsMcDonald Hopkins recognized in Chambers USA 2026 rankingsMcDonald Hopkins is pleased to announce that 23 attorneys and 10 practice areas have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Chambers USA guide. The firm earned two new attorney rankings and three new practice area rankings this year, reflecting the continued growth of its nationally recognized practices and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
AlertCollege athletics at a crossroads: The competing federal visions for NIL, athlete compensation, and the path to collective bargainingAs of May 2026, there are now three competing federal frameworks vying to answer what college athletics wil look like: the SCORE Act, the Trump Administration’s executive orders, and — just introduced — the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act of 2026 authored by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA). Understanding what each actually does, rather than what its proponents claim, is essential for any institution, athlete, brand, or advisor operating in this space
AlertRecent Microsoft PTAB ruling signals the key role of patent specifications in AI patent eligibilityA recent PTAB decision highlights the evolving landscape of patent eligibility for artificial intelligence inventions. The Board reversed a rejection of claims directed to AI-assisted code-editing technology, signaling a more favorable approach to certain AI innovations. The ruling also underscores the critical role a patent specification can play in demonstrating that an AI-related invention is eligible for patent protection.
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With an increase in scams, cyber professionals are encouraging all World Cup attendees to slow down before making any major purchases.
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Peter Bernhardt, Office Managing Member of McDonald Hopkins' West Palm Beach office, has been recognized by Florida Trend as one of its Elite Managing Partners for the third consecutive year.
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McDonald Hopkins welcomes attorney Allison Cronin to the Litigation Department and the Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group. Her practice focuses on incident response, pre-breach services, and regulatory defense.
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On May 29, 2026, Governor Jeff Landry signed the Louisiana Data Privacy Act (LDPA) into law, joining Louisiana in the select group of states with a comprehensive data privacy law. Bill 386 creates a new chapter of Title 51 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes and will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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McDonald Hopkins is pleased to announce that two attorneys and its Litigation Finance practice have once again been recognized for legal excellence in the 2026 edition of the Chambers Litigation Support guide. This recognition reaffirms our position as leaders in the field of litigation finance and highlights the firm's excellence in advising on high-stakes funding agreements, legal asset finance, and complex dispute transactions.
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Cyber incident reporting is quickly becoming a critical component of cyber preparedness. During our recent webinar, Sound the Alarm: Data Breach Reporting for Critical Infrastructure, attorneys Heather Shumaker and Lucia Argento explored evolving federal reporting requirements, what organizations may be subject to them, and how businesses can prepare to meet reporting obligations while responding to an incident.
