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Kimberly-Clark has hired Trump-connected Ballard Partners to counsel on corporate transactions, regulatory compliance and general business matters.
Earlier this month, K-C announced a $48.7B deal to acquire Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol.
Donald Trump and others have made unproven claims linking the use of Tylenol during pregnancy to autism.
Texas attorney general Ken Paxton has sued Kenvue for what he says is deceptive advertising over claims that Tylenol is safe to use during pregnancy.
CEO Brian Ballard, a key fundraiser for the president, and media group co-chair Justin Sayfie, former spokesperson for Florida gov. Jeb Bush, handle the account.


Flock Safety has hired Off Hill Strategies, a boutique lobby firm that boasts of its commitment to conservative principles.
Ballard Partners has signed South Korea’s SK Americas unit for representation on US semiconductor policies and developments.
Ballard Partners has signed to a represent the US unit of Rheinmetall, Germany’s biggest defense contractor, on Army procurement issues.
BGR Group signs on to provide lobbying and PR services for Terzo, an AI financial intelligence platform. Douglas Lute, chair of BGR’s international and defense practices, will join Terzo’s board of directors.
Avoq has landed Palantir Technologies, the controversial surveillance company founded by right-wing billionaire Peter Thiel, as a client.



