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PRA Welcomes Six New Lawyers, Including Three Partners, Boosting Lisbon Office Expertise in Key Legal Sectors

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Lisbon, Portugal — PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados has announced a significant expansion, integrating six lawyers from PVA Legal, including three partners. This move is aimed at bolstering its expertise in key areas such as real estate, tax, litigation, and employment, according to officials at the firm. Filipe Pimenta has joined PRA as a partner overseeing the real estate division in Lisbon. He brings over two decades of legal experience, having held prominent roles including president of the Cascais Delegation of the Portuguese Bar Association and vice-president of the General Council of the … Read more

Astek Expands Spanish Presence with Acquisition of Digital Transformation Leader Quantion, Boosting Expertise in AI and Cloud Services

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Barcelona, Spain — Astek, a global engineering and technology consulting firm, has announced its acquisition of Quantion, a digital transformation company established in 2015 and based in Barcelona. This strategic move aims to enhance Astek’s presence in the Spanish market. With this acquisition, Astek expands its workforce in Spain to 500 professionals and identifies Barcelona as one of its key Global Delivery Centers. Quantion adds more than 150 specialists in areas including customer experience, data and artificial intelligence, and cloud infrastructure. The deal also broadens Astek’s involvement in the travel and aviation sectors. This acquisition … Read more

Texas Food Truck Operators Celebrate New Laws Aimed at Boosting Business, But Safety Concerns Rise

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Longview, Texas—Food truck operators in Longview are optimistic about two new state laws aimed at reducing regulatory burdens, believing these changes will foster business growth. However, city officials express concerns regarding potential impacts on customer safety due to the shift in oversight. In the recent legislative session, Texas lawmakers passed House Bill 2844, also referred to as the Food Truck Freedom Bill. This law transfers the responsibility of permitting, regulation, and inspection of food trucks from local municipalities to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Starting in July 2026, food truck vendors will be … Read more

Lansing Moves to Repeal Outdated Restroom Law, Boosting Transgender Rights Amid Wider Civil Support

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Lansing, Michigan — During a recent public hearing in Lansing, a strong showing of support emerged for the repeal of a controversial restroom ordinance enacted in 1986, which criminalizes individuals for using restrooms that do not match their sex at birth. This law has been criticized for its negative impact on the transgender community. At the hearing held Monday, eight individuals voiced their support for the proposed repeal, alongside one virtual backer and a dozen written endorsements. According to Council member Brian T. Jackson, despite its current non-enforcement, the outdated ordinance still poses a symbolic … Read more