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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 11 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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On May 18, the SEC overturned a seminal settlement policy that has stood for over 50 years: remaining silent in settlement (otherwise known as the “gag rule”). Previously, Rule 202.5(e) adopted the SEC’s policy that a civil lawsuit or administrative proceeding defendant could not consent to an order settling a matter while also denying the... <a href="https://www.thregupdate.com/2026/05/no-comment-sec-nixes-neither-admit-nor-deny-settlement-requirement/">Continue Reading</a>

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