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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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Three Thompson Hine Partners Named Among World’s Leading IP Strategists in 2026 IAM Strategy 300

Thompson Hine Opens Energy Practice With 4-Atty Team

Thompson Hine Launches Energy Practice, Adds Laterals in 4 Offices

Thompson Hine Launches Dedicated Energy Practice Led by Preeminent Energy Partner Robert L. Nelson, Jr. in Silicon Valley

Fifty-six Thompson Hine Lawyers Across 10 Markets and Nine Practices Recognized by Legal 500 City Elite

Two Thompson Hine Lawyers Recognized by Minnesota Super Lawyers 2026

22.5 Million Verdict Highlights Employer Obligations to Provide Pregnancy Accommodations

Seven Thompson Hine Partners Named to Lawdragon’s 2026 “500 Leading Global IP Lawyers” List

Lewandowski v. Johnson and Johnson: Another PBM Fee Case Falls on Standing — Important Lessons for Plan Sponsors and Fiduciaries

Thompson Hine Bolsters National Reach with New York Labor & Employment Partner Steven Nevolis

Thompson Hine Celebrates Six Partners Named to Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation

Atlanta wrangles over tax allocation districts

The AI workplace dilemma: Innovation, risk, and regulation

Thompson Hine Earns Multiple IAM 1000 Rankings for Minnesota IP Practice

Three Thompson Hine Partners Recognized Among Daily Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers in Intellectual Property

Five Thompson Hine Lawyers Recognized by Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers 2026

Daily Journal’s Top 100 Intellectual Property Lawyers 2026 – Keeley Vega

Daily Journal’s Top 100 Intellectual Property Lawyers 2026 – Karen Boyd

Daily Journal’s Top 100 Intellectual Property Lawyers 2026 – Jennifer Seraphine

Thompson Hine’s Christopher Larus Named to Minnesota Lawyer’s Inaugural Legal 250

Thompson Hine Partners Karen Boyd and Jennifer Seraphine to Be Honored at ALM’s Prestigious California Legal Awards

Former NHTSA Trial Attorney Who Led Landmark Takata Airbag Recall Joins Thompson Hine’s Industry-Leading Transportation Practice

Clarity Government Contracting Industry Study

Three Thompson Hine Partners Featured in 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers List

Two Thompson Hine Partners Featured in 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers

Proposed Amendments to Permit Semi-Annual Reporting Instead of Required Quarterly Reports

Twelve Thompson Hine Lawyers Recognized by New York Super Lawyers 2026

A Surprising Reason Self-Funded Health Plan Costs Are Increasing

United States v. Heppner: Use of Generative AI Can Waive Privileges

GHG Endangerment Finding Repeal Brings New Legal Risks

Trade Crimes Defense: The New Frontline in White Collar Practice

Decoding the Department of Labor’s 2026 Enforcement Strategy for Plan Sponsors and Service Providers

Thompson Hine Launches SmartPaTH Plus, a Comprehensive Legal Service Delivery Platform Powered by AI

Thompson Hine Expands Chicago and Columbus Footprints with Accomplished Full-Service Labor & Employment Partner Heather Renée Adams

Three Thompson Hine Partners Featured in Lawdragon’s 2026 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers

Thompson Hine Vital in Securing No Violation Holding in Patent Litigation at International Trade Commission

Thompson Hine’s CIO Named to 2026 Lawdragon’s 100 Leading AI & Legal Tech Advisors List

Thompson Hine Named Top-Tier Corporate Practice in New York by Legal 500 City Elite; Ten Partners Recognized

Two Thompson Hine Partners Featured in Lawdragon’s 2026 Global Leaders in Crisis Management List

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National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2026 Emphasizes Reforms, Speed, and Efficiencies in Acquisition

Thompson Hine Recognized by Chambers Global for Business Immigration, Registered Funds, and Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

Thompson Hine Recognized by World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000 as a Top Trademark Firm

Aerospace And Defense Law: Trends To Follow In 2026

Thompson Hine Deepens Chicago Office with Six-Lawyer Financial Services Team Including Prominent Litigator Alan Wolper

United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Proposed Regulations Would Limit Availability of Inter Partes Review

Two Thompson Hine Partners Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers

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Thompson Hine Only Non-Am Law 75 Firm Recognized by Legalweek for Regulatory, Governance & Compliance Technology and Best Tech Training Program Implementation

Thompson Hine Absorbs IP Litigation Boutique Turner Boyd Seraphine to Open Silicon Valley Office

Three Thompson Hine Partners Recognized by Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Global Antitrust & Competition Lawyers in America

Thompson Hine Lands Jones Day Finance Deals Pro In Atlanta

Thompson Hine Takes Over IP Boutique for Silicon Valley Foothold

Thompson Hine Bolsters Tax and Public Finance Capabilities with Senior Counsel Jeffrey Golds in Chicago

Thompson Hine Adds Commercial Finance and Private Credit Partner Phillip Brown in Atlanta

Thompson Hine Opens Silicon Valley Office, Absorbs IP Boutique

Thompson Hine Expands into Silicon Valley by Deepening Its National IP & Technology Litigation Group with Turner Boyd Seraphine

Thompson Hine Guides AstraBit on SEC Broker-Dealer Registration and FINRA Membership

Thompson Hine Announces Election of Seven Accomplished Attorneys to 2026 Partnership Class

Thompson Hine’s Chris Larus Named Among World’s Leading IP Strategists in 2026 IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders—Sixth Consecutive Year of Recognition

Tariffs And Trade Volatility Drove 2025 Bankruptcy Wave

Thompson Hine’s Litigation Practice Earns Prestigious Top Ranking by Benchmark Litigation 2026; Twenty-Three Elite Litigators Honored

Ohio Enacts Law Regulating Ransomware Payments and Cybersecurity

Bridging the Perception Gap: What Business Leaders Want from Their Law Firms

Nine Thompson Hine Lawyers Recognized by New York Super Lawyers 2025

The Gap Between Law Firms’ Innovation Efforts and Client Expectations Is Slowly Closing

RIA Merger Conference: Compliance, Regulation & Growth

The FAR Revolution Is Underway: Far-Reaching Reform for the FAR

Thompson Hine Awarded 100 “Best Law Firms” First-Tier Rankings in 2026 Edition

Thompson Hine Issues Fourth Innovation Survey Report

Thompson Hine Named Finalist for Two Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards – Innovation in AI Strategy and Innovation in New Legal Products

Thompson Hine Bolsters Chicago Growth with Leading Middle-Market Corporate Partner Robyn Axberg

Thompson Hine Welcomes Eight-Member Immigration Team Including Nationally Recognized Immigration Lawyer David W. Leopold

Thompson Hine Selected as Finalist for ThinkAdvisor’s Law Firm Industry Disruption/Innovation Award

Thompson Hine Strengthens National Real Estate Platform with Cross-Border Private Equity Real Estate Partner Matthew Alshouse in Chicago

Thompson Hine Expands Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Practice Nationally with Seven New Attorneys

Deposition breaks and attorney-client communications: Navigating the gray areas

IFLR1000 2025 Recognizes Thompson Hine Lawyers and Practices

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Fourteen Thompson Hine Partners Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators List

Two Thompson Hine Practice Group Leaders Named as 2025 BTI All-Stars

Thompson Hine Expands West Coast Reach with Addition of Cross-Border Litigator Mitchell Kim in Los Angeles

Best Lawyers Recognizes 152 Thompson Hine Lawyers

Thompson Hine’s Chris Larus Honored Among World’s Top IP Strategists in 2025 IAM Strategy 300 for Ninth Consecutive Year

Thompson Hine Adds Trio In Key Markets In 3 States

Privacy Bill Must Be Amended To Protect Small Businesses

Thompson Hine Expands Investment Management Practice in Key U.S. Markets – Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Chicago

Thompson Hine Grows West Coast Presence with First-Chair Product Liability Partner Karen Firstenberg in Los Angeles

Three Thompson Hine Lawyers Recognized by Minnesota Super Lawyers 2025

Thompson Hine Partners Named to 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers List

Managing Social Media and International Travel Risks

DOJ’s New Anti-Cartel and Trade Crime Initiatives Foreshadow Heightened Criminal Enforcement Risks for Art Market Participants

Thompson Hine Partners Marla Butler, Christopher Larus and Ash Patel Named to Lawdragon’s Inaugural Global IP Lawyers List

The Legal 500 Recognizes Several Thompson Hine Practices, Lawyers – Eight Practices and 33 Lawyers Receive National Acclaim

Thompson Hine’s Christopher Larus Earns Prestigious Gold Ranking in IAM Patent 1000

Thompson Hine Recognized by Managing Intellectual Property’s “IP Stars” 2025 Edition

Thompson Hine Earns First-Tier Rankings in Chambers USA – Fifteen Practices and 52 Individual Lawyers Ranked

Thompson Hine Partners Sarah Flannery and Kelli Hayes Named to 2025 Lawdragon’s 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers

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Thompson Hine’s CIO Matt Coatney Wins ALM Award for Significant Advancement in Legal Technology

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