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Suite 2300
Dallas, TX 75201
United States of America
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Highlights
Alston & Bird Represents Industry Bancshares in Acquisition by Cadence Bank
Alston & Bird represented Texas-based Industry Bancshares and its six subsidiary banks in their acquisition by Cadence Bank, a Mississippi-based financial services company. Under the agreement, Cadence Bank will pay between $20 million and $60 million in cash for Industry Bancshares’ outstanding common stock.
Alston & Bird Advises GoldState Music on $500M Strategic Capital Raise
Alston & Bird advised GoldState Music, a leading music rights investment platform, on raising $500 million in strategic capital, including a structured capital facility co-led by private equity firms Northleaf Capital Partners and Ares Management. Based in Florida, GoldState Music invests in music rights, emerging music technology, and enterprises in need of growth and expansion capital. This transaction underscores the ability of the Alston & Bird’s Investment Funds Group to provide proactive, holistic, and cutting-edge investment management expertise, ensuring clients like GoldState Music are well positioned in the ever-evolving marketplace.
Alston & Bird Defeats $253M Patent Infringement Claim Against T-Mobile and Ericsson
Alston & Bird represented T-Mobile and Ericsson against Plaintiff General Access, who sought $253M for alleged infringement of two patents directed to base station equipment in T-Mobile’s network. On April 11, an Eastern District of Texas jury issued a complete defense verdict finding no infringement of either patent and awarding no damages.
Alston & Bird Represents FB Financial in Acquisition of Southern States Bancshares
Alston & Bird represented FB Financial Corporation, the Tennessee-headquartered parent company of FirstBank, in its $381 million acquisition of Alabama-headquartered Southern States Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Southern States Bank.
Alston & Bird Named a ‘Best Workplace’ by Fortune for 26 Consecutive Years
Alston & Bird has been honored among the top 40 of Fortune magazine’s annual survey of America’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” the only law firm that has earned this national recognition for 26 consecutive years.
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Webinar May 20, 2025AI Legal Insights: Shaping Tomorrow – Program 8 AI Legal Insights: Shaping Tomorrow – Program 8Join Alston & Bird and Cornerstone Research as we delve into the cutting-edge world of AI class actions, exploring plaintiffs’ theories of liability arising out of corporations’ use of AI tools, the defense of AI class actions, attorneys’ use of AI tools in prosecuting and defending AI class actions, including the use of AI for discovery, to address the Rule 23 criteria, and in classwide damage models, and the impact of AI on class action settlements and fraudulent claims.
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Webinar May 20, 2025Women in Cyber: Global Cybersecurity Compliance: Addressing Breaches Beyond the Usual Jurisdictions Women in Cyber: Global Cybersecurity Compliance: Addressing Breaches Beyond the Usual JurisdictionsThis webinar will explore the top five jurisdictions outside of the U.S., EU, and UK that our expert team encounters regularly, and will provide a multi-jurisdictional perspective to cyber incident response.
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Press Release May 15, 2025Alston & Bird Advises FirstCash Holdings on £351 Million Acquisition of H & T Group Alston & Bird Advises FirstCash Holdings on £351 Million Acquisition of H & T GroupAlston & Bird advised Texas-based pawnbroker FirstCash Holdings and its UK subsidiary Chess Bidco on their £351 million acquisition of H & T Group, a leading publicly traded UK-based operator of pawn stores.
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General Publications May 9, 2025“What Banks Should Note As Regulators Plan To Nix CRA Rule,” Law360, May 9, 2025. “What Banks Should Note As Regulators Plan To Nix CRA Rule,” Law360, May 9, 2025.This article outlines what banks should consider as regulators plan to rescind the 2023 Community Reinvestment Act final rule and to reinstate the prior CRA framework.
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Press Release May 7, 2025Alston & Bird Represents Industry Bancshares in Acquisition by Cadence Bank Alston & Bird Represents Industry Bancshares in Acquisition by Cadence BankAlston & Bird represented Texas-based Industry Bancshares and its six subsidiary banks in their acquisition by Cadence Bank, a Mississippi-based financial services company. Under the agreement, Cadence Bank will pay between $20 million and $60 million in cash for Industry Bancshares’ outstanding common stock.
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In the News May 2, 2025Bank Director | Market Volatility Disrupts Banks’ Capital Plans Bank Director | Market Volatility Disrupts Banks’ Capital PlansMark Kanaly is quoted on the turbulent market’s effect on banks’ capital growth strategies.
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Webinar April 30, 2025AI Legal Insights: Shaping Tomorrow – Program 7 AI Legal Insights: Shaping Tomorrow – Program 7Join us for a discussion that will explore how AI has impacted the intellectual property arena, including new steps you should take to protect your company’s IP, the protection of AI-derived works and inventions, and useful AI tools for daily practice.
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In the News April 23, 2025The Deal | Banks Navigate DOJ’s New Approach to Financial Mergers The Deal | Banks Navigate DOJ’s New Approach to Financial MergersPatrick Hanchey is quoted on the “wait-and-see approach” banks are taking to mergers because of the markets’ volatility.
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Press Release April 18, 2025Alston & Bird Advises GoldState Music on $500M Strategic Capital Raise Alston & Bird Advises GoldState Music on $500M Strategic Capital RaiseAlston & Bird advised GoldState Music, a leading music rights investment platform, on raising $500 million in strategic capital, including a structured capital facility co-led by private equity firms Northleaf Capital Partners and Ares Management. Based in Florida, GoldState Music invests in music rights, emerging music technology, and enterprises in need of growth and expansion capital. This transaction underscores the ability of the Alston & Bird’s Investment Funds Group to provide proactive, holistic, and cutting-edge investment management expertise, ensuring clients like GoldState Music are well positioned in the ever-evolving marketplace.
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Press Release April 16, 2025Alston & Bird Defeats $253M Patent Infringement Claim Against T-Mobile and Ericsson Alston & Bird Defeats $253M Patent Infringement Claim Against T-Mobile and EricssonAlston & Bird represented T-Mobile and Ericsson against Plaintiff General Access, who sought $253M for alleged infringement of two patents directed to base station equipment in T-Mobile’s network. On April 11, an Eastern District of Texas jury issued a complete defense verdict finding no infringement of either patent and awarding no damages.