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Eight Berenzweig Leonard Attorneys Recognized as Top Attorneys by Arlington Magazine

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | October 20, 2026 | Firm News

Back row (from left): Elizabeth Payne-Maddalena, Stephanie Wilson, Declan Leonard, Kristin Zech and Charles Bonani. Front row (from left): Nick Johnson, Seth Berenzweig and Shelby Julien. We are excited to celebrate the seven members of our BL Team who are recognized as 2026 Top Attorneys…

Unacknowledged? Unacceptable! Why GovCons Should Carefully Review Every Solicitation Amendment

by Stephanie Wilson | October 13, 2026 | Government Contracts

Skipping ahead can leave you a step behind. In this edition of The Bid Protest Beat, Partner Stephanie Wilson explores a recent bid protest decision from the GAO that highlights why offerors should carefully track all requirements and terms in…

Meeting in the Middle: How the Sandals – Royal Caribbean Deal Uses a Joint Venture to Maximize Growth

by Connie D. Phelps | October 2, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

When it comes to business strategy, sometimes meeting halfway is the best way forward. In this week’s edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps cruises through the news of…

How Aon’s $30 Billion Strategic Acquisitions are Accelerating Business Growth

by Connie D. Phelps | September 4, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

There’s more than one way to grow a business. In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps analyzes the recent acquisitions by insurance giant Aon and explores how…

When Timing is Everything: Mentor-Protégé JV Eligibility for Set-Aside Determined at Time of Final Proposal Revision

by Stephanie Wilson | August 25, 2026 | Government Contracts

In this edition of the Bid Protest Beat, Partner Stephanie Wilson and Summer Law Clerk Alexis Nguyen discuss a recent bid protest decision from the U.S.

San Diego Padres Strike Multi-Billion-Dollar Deal with New Owners

by Connie D. Phelps | August 21, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps takes a swing at the recent record-setting sale of the San Diego Padres and explores why the…

Kraft Heinz Gets a Piece of Disney Magic

by Connie D. Phelps | July 24, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

Let’s get down to business (strategy). In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps explores the recently announced strategic partnership between media and entertainment behemoth The Walt Disney…

JPMorgan’s Long-Running Succession Race Enters Final Lap

by Rachel Goodnight | July 10, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. In this week’s edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps analyzes recent news from JPMorgan that it has moved forward in its succession planning and shares lessons…

Fox Bets Big on Streaming with Roku Acquisition

by Connie D. Phelps | July 10, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

A new challenger is entering the streaming wars. In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps tunes in to the recent announcement that Fox Corporation is acquiring Roku and breaks down what makes this deal a…

Will the Real “Interested Party” Please Stand Up?

by Stephanie Wilson | July 7, 2026 | Government Contracts

Not every plaintiff gets invited to the protest party. In this edition of the Bid Protest Beat, Partner Stephanie Wilson analyzes a recent decision from the United States Court…