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    Client Alerts

    Protect College Sports Act Passes the U.S. Senate

    On September 28, 2026, the U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act of 2026 (S. 4668) (the “Act”) with broad bipartisan support in a 77-22 vote. While this marks the most significant legislative milestone to date for establishing a national framework for college athletics, the U.S. House of Representatives must still approve the same legislation, or both chambers must resolve any policy differences, before the bill can be presented to the President. In the meantime, the political calendar presents a separate set of challenges, as the House is not scheduled to reconvene until after the midterm elections. Brian Cromer and Daniel Boswell take a look at what’s next in this Stites & Harbison Client Alert.

    Introduction On September 28, 2026, the U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act of 2026 (S. 4668) (the “Act”) with broad bipartisan support in a 77-22 vote. While this marks the most significant legislative milestone to date for establishing a national framework for college athletics, the U.S. House of...
    by Brian A. Cromer and Daniel C. Boswell

    October 02, 2026

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    Press Releases

    Claire Emiko Wells Joins Stites & Harbison’s Lexington Office

    LEXINGTON, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC welcomes Claire Emiko Wells to the Lexington, Ky., office. She joins the firm as an attorney in the Torts & Insurance Practice Service Group. Her practice will focus on a wide variety of litigation matters, including but not limited to products liability, toxic and mass torts, professional liability and contract disputes.

    LEXINGTON, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC welcomes Claire Emiko Wells to the Lexington, Ky., office. She joins the firm as an attorney in the Torts & Insurance Practice Service Group. Her practice will focus on a wide variety of litigation matters, including but not limited to products liability, toxic and mass...
    by Stites & Harbison, PLLC

    September 29, 2026

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    Events

    Construction Law in Georgia

    Date: October 7, 2026

    Courtyard Atlanta Midtown, 640-1 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

    Construction attorney Dan Douglass will be a speaker at this Construction Law seminar being held in Atlanta, Georiga on October 7, 2026.

    Presented by The Seminar Group Once again, The Seminar Group is presenting a timely and relevant seminar focusing on important topics in construction law. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to hear from attorneys and other professionals regarding recent trends and issues facing the construction industry. We will discuss the...
    by R. Daniel Douglass

    September 24, 2026

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    Client Alerts

    WOTUS Proposed Rule Second Comment Period Ends October 9, 2026

    The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) recently published a second proposed rule updating the definition of “waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”). This alert briefly describes the proposed changes, why it happened, and next steps.

    The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) recently published a second proposed rule updating the definition of “waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”). This alert briefly describes the proposed changes, why it happened, and next steps. Why a Second Proposed Rule...
    by Jordan D. Lee

    September 18, 2026

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    Events

    Deposition Skills: Nashville

    Date: September 23, 2026

    - September 24, 2026

    Holland & Knight, 150 3ed Ave S, #2800, Nashville, TN 37201

    Litigation attorney Ann H. Murphy will be a member of the faculty for this 2-day seminar in Nashville, Tennessee, helping participants with hands-on sessions to sharpen deposition skills.

    Presented by National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Why You Should Attend Ready to take depositions that get real results and secure key admissions? Want to learn how to confidently defend your witness and prepare them for anything? This program will get you there. NITA’s top-tier faculty of trial lawyers,...
    by Ann H. Murphy

    September 15, 2026