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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.

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.

The past few weeks have brought significant developments in U.S. immigration law that directly impact employers and human resource (HR) professionals. From the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of multiple countries to new enforcement priorities and policy shifts, HR teams must stay informed to ensure compliance and support affected employees.

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.

This episode features a conversation with Tim Casey, General Counsel of Numotion. In this discussion, Tim reflects on growing up in Lindenhurst, IL, and attending Lewis University for undergrad before earning his master’s and then J.D. from Marquette University. He reflects on the early days of being a lawyer, including clerking for a district and circuit court as well as working as an associate at Foley.

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. 

If you just read the surface headlines, the merger and acquisition (M&A) market appears to be recovered. According to BCG, deal value in the first half of 2026 came in around $1.6 trillion, up roughly 28% year over year and the strongest first half since the 2021 boom. Bain, measuring a slightly different window, put the first five months at $2.4 trillion, up 41%, and PwC has full-year value on track for about $4 trillion.