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Our professionals also combine the critical perspective of a global firm with a rock-solid commitment to the numerous communities we serve.

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Recognition

Dentons Real Estate Group Ranked No. 1 on "Best of the Best 2016" List

September 12, 2016

For the third consecutive year, Dentons' Real Estate practice has been ranked No. 1 on the "Best of the Best" list by Midwest Real Estate News.

Dentons recognized by the Best Lawyers in America

August 15, 2016

Dentons, the world's largest law firm, has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in 204 categories in the 2017 edition of the highly regarded publication. The ranking included 139 individual lawyers from Dentons , including five lawyers who have been recognized for more than 25 years, eight lawyers who were included for the first time, and 41 lawyers who have been listed for 10 years.

Best Lawyers Recognizes 131 Dentons US Lawyers in 2016

August 19, 2015

Best Lawyers, an annual directory highlighting top legal practitioners in the US, recognized 131 individual lawyers from Dentons in its 2016 edition. This extraordinary figure includes 12 Dentons lawyers being added to the list for the first time.

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Insights

Obama signs GMO label bill into law

August 9, 2016

On Friday, July 29, US President Obama signed into law S. 764, which overturns Vermont's GMO label law and establishes a national standard for GMO (genetically modified organism) labeling. The US House of Representatives passed the final Senate Amendment to S. 764 by a vote of 306 to 117 on July 17. The Senate had passed it by 63 to 30. The law will bar any state laws or regulations on GMO labeling.

French legislation requires medium and large companies to implement anti-corruption compliance programs

August 2, 2016

French legislation known as the Sapin II bill will change the legal framework for prevention and prosecution of corruption in France after its anticipated adoption by the end of the year. The final text has not yet been authorized, but the new provisions will most likely require, for the first time, companies that conduct business in France to implement anti-corruption compliance programs. These programs will be similar to those implemented by UK and US companies.

IREG Update

October 2, 2015

For many years, at least some state insurance regulators have sought to place limitations on the sale of fixed indemnity medical insurance or "limited medical benefit" plans on the ground that they mislead consumers into thinking they are purchasing comprehensive health insurance when they are not. Insurers have countered that limited indemnity plans can provide valuable, low cost coverage alternatives, particularly for people who might not be able to afford comprehensive health insurance.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Julia Taylor Rejoins Dentons as Real Estate Partner in Kansas City

February 1, 2016

Dentons, the global law firm, today announced that Julia Taylor has rejoined the Firm as a partner in the Real Estate practice. In her role, Taylor will clients on a broad range of real estate matters including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development, multifamily, construction and financing of retail, office and industrial properties.

Merger day at Dentons US and McKenna Long

July 1, 2015

Continuing the momentum Dentons has created with the introduction of NextLaw Labs, its innovation platform, the combination with 大成, and the addition of new talent worldwide, the Firm today announced that the merger between Dentons US and McKenna Long & Aldridge, creating the new Dentons US LLP, is now effective.

Dentons adds Litigation partners Russ Berland and Brian O'Bleness in Kansas City

April 2, 2015

Dentons announced today that Russ Berland and Brian O'Bleness have joined its Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice as partners, strengthening the Firm's capabilities in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), anti-corruption and anti-bribery due diligence and investigations.

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