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Share on Twitter Share by Email Share Back to top  Foley again proudly continues its longstanding sponsorship of the American Telemedicine Association and ATA Nexus. ATA Nexus 2026 unites leaders from across the digital health ecosystem to explore the future of care delivery while offering deep industry insights, with the theme of Flip The Switch: Igniting Scaled Digital Health.

Foley partner Lisa Noller, Chair of the Firm’s Litigation Department, will be speaking at the American Bar Association’s Qui Tam & Civil False Claims and Healthcare Fraud Institute in Washington, D.C. from May 27-28.

In a recent episode of Energized by Foley, partner Deanna Reitman spoke with Steven Hollerbach, principal at Alcazar Trading, about how energy commodity trading actually works. Their conversation covered the role traders play in balancing markets, how physical and financial trading connect, and why market discipline is especially important right now.

On Friday August, 7, 2026, the U.S. Senate confirmed two nominees to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). This change brings the number of NLRB members to four, up one from the three-member total it has had since December 2025. The newly confirmed members are Republican James Macy and Democrat David Prouty. Prouty was already a member of the Board and was nominated for a second term.

At this point, all employers should be aware of the heightened risks arising from maintaining DEI programs in the age of President Trump. As we have discussed, the EEOC is increasingly focused on protecting majorities, rather than traditionally marginalized groups. This has led directly to significant settlements based on allegedly unlawful DEI practices. 

In a recent episode of Energized by Foley, partner Deanna Reitman spoke with Steven Hollerbach, principal at Alcazar Trading, about how energy commodity trading actually works. Their conversation covered the role traders play in balancing markets, how physical and financial trading connect, and why market discipline is especially important right now.

In this episode of Energized with Foley, Deanna Reitman talks with Steven Hollerbach, principal of Alcazar Energy Trading LLC, about the high-stakes world of commodity trading and the vital role traders play in keeping energy markets in balance. From physical and financial trading to the real-time decisions that shape how energy is priced, moved, and delivered, Steve offers a sharp and accessible look inside a part of the industry most people rarely see.

When it comes to venture capital (VC) activity this year, if you’re just reading the headlines, you aren’t getting the full story. We recently discussed a similar issue with the current state of merger & acquisition (M&A) activity specifically, and as CB Insights reports in their State of Venture Q2’26 report, the current snapshot of the overall venture industry is no different.

Foley recently hosted a webinar examining 10 key issues companies should consider when drafting, negotiating, and reviewing executive employment agreements. While these agreements often begin with familiar concepts such as salary, bonus opportunities, and benefits, their provisions are highly interconnected and can have significant implications throughout an executive's tenure and beyond. A recurring theme throughout the discussion was that careful drafting at the outset can help companies preserve flexibility, avoid unintended obligations, and minimize disputes when business circumstances change.