Insights

Katten has been recognized by The Fashion Law (TFL) as one of the 2026 Top US Law Firms for Retail Companies. Honorees on the second annual list were selected following TFL's evaluation of the scale and scope of each firm's work, the services they provide, the strength of their client rosters and their involvement in the fashion law community.

Katten announced today that Partner Nancy Rich and Counsel Janet Widmaier received the Awards for Excellence in Pro Bono and Public Interest Service from the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, in conjunction with the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, for their dedication to pro bono service.

UK Financial Insights from Katten is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds in the UK and Europe.

Real Estate Partner Louise Carroll, Affordable Housing and Community Development Co-Chair, was interviewed by Law360, sharing insights on the large number of policy changes that have impacted housing and affordable housing in New York City over the last few years, the city’s Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) program and Universal Affordability Preference initiative, ballot measures that provide a fast track for affordable housing, Article XI exemptions and current macroeconomic factors impacting affordable housing finance.

On March 19, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas entered a final judgment setting aside and vacating the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's (FinCEN) residential real estate rule in its entirety, including all reporting obligations imposed pursuant thereto.

One of the most urgent compliance topics involves Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, now on the books in seven states.   Although the laws differ in some respects, precluding a one-size-fits-all compliance approach, they require immediate attention end could prove expensive. This post aims to answer some frequent questions we get, and hopefully arm you with basic information for your affected business clients.

The sale of a family business is a complex process. Almost invariably, it will raise issues that need to be considered and addressed pre-sale. Navigating those issues will be the key to achieving a successful outcome for both seller and buyer. This article examines key areas to consider and raises points for family business owners when deciding to sell.

Few issues have reshaped the corporate disclosure landscape over the past year as quickly as tariffs. Since President Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement of sweeping import duties on April 2, 2025, targeting major trading partners such as China, Mexico, and the EU, the administration’s tariff policy has shifted repeatedly and fluctuated country by country as leverage for bilateral negotiations. That volatility accelerated further in February 2026, when the Supreme Court rejected the President’s reliance on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act as the statutory basis for his tariff actions, in response to which the President re-announced a global 15% tariff under different statutory authority. Supply chains have become strained, consumer prices have climbed, and the plaintiff’s bar has taken notice. The result is a marked uptick in securities class actions premised on issuers’ allegedly downplaying tariff impacts on revenues. For example, in Purrington v. Lakeland Industries, Inc., No. 26-cv-1501 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 23, 2026), Dkt. 1, plaintiffs targeted statements made by an industrial clothing manufacturer regarding its ability to withstand the impacts of U.S. tariffs.

In an interview with Law360, Katten Chairman Gil Soffer discussed the firm's continued financial growth and our new firmwide strategy. Law360 reported that Katten reached significant financial growth milestones without jumping into the recent law firm merger frenzy. Last year, the firm’s revenue improved by 5.8 percent to $912.3 million, compared to $862.1 million in 2024. In addition, over the past five years, Katten has had a compound annual growth rate of over 6 percent.

Managing Partner of Katten's California Offices Christine Noelle Fitzgerald, Real Estate, has been selected as one of the Los Angeles Business Journal's (LABJ) "Top 100 Lawyers of Los Angeles (LA) for 2026." The list honors leading firm-attorneys whose practices are shaping business in the LA region and who are elevating their profession through mentorship and service.

Katten will present "Family Office Compensation and Talent: 2026 Trends and Planning" at 12:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, May 6, both virtually and live in the New York office. Speakers including Transactional Tax Department Chair and Family Offices Co-Chair Saul Rudo and Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Partner Meredith Sheldon O'Leary will offer a comprehensive, real-world perspective on what it takes to attract, compensate and retain top talent in a highly competitive market. Grounded in current compensation data and informed by the most frequently asked questions from family office executives, the discussion will go beyond theory — delivering practical insights that attendees can apply immediately.