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Bcore Announces Strategic Acquisition of 2 Twelve Solutions to Enhance its User-Centric Innovation Commitment

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024

Further, they have fostered a culture of intellectually curious visionaries whose ethos will enhance our people-first culture, advancing our client's objectives and strengthening national security through innovation, collaboration, and impactful solutions."

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  • Further, they have fostered a culture of intellectually curious visionaries whose ethos will enhance our people-first culture, advancing our client's objectives and strengthening national security through innovation, collaboration, and impactful solutions."
  • It aligns our pioneering digital transformation capabilities with Bcore's extensive technical mission support," stated Lloyd Osafo, founder of 2 Twelve Solutions.
  • With this strategic acquisition, Bcore reiterates its commitment to maintaining its position at the forefront of national security solutions.
  • NextFed led commercial due diligence, and Blank Rome served as legal counsel to Bcore.

Academic, policy, and industry professionals explore energy transition business obstacles and opportunities at University of Houston Law Center event

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Mittwoch, April 17, 2024

HOUSTON, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy and legal experts will examine the challenges and prospects of carbon capture, infrastructure repurposing, and a resilient electricity grid during the University of Houston Law Center's 8th Annual North American Environment, Energy and Natural Resources event on Thursday, April 18.

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  • Gonzales was appointed a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Commissioner in February, having previously served as a budget and policy advisor for the Office of the Governor Greg Abbott.
  • EENR co-director, Professor Gina Warren told us that EENR is "thrilled to host everyone again – for the 8th year in a row.
  • O'Quinn Chair in Environmental Studies and EENR Co-Director, UHLC
    Co-sponsors of the event are the Environment, Energy and Natural Resources (EENR) Center, UH Energy, Blank Rome LLP, Susan Bickley and Gina S. Warren.
  • The conference will be in-person at the University of Houston Law Center, 4170 Martin Luther King Blvd, on Thursday, April 18 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central time with a reception to follow.

Daniel Neiditch's Triumph: Atelier Condo NYC Emerges Victorious with Full Dismissal in NY State Court Battle

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Freitag, März 29, 2024

The 88-page lawsuit that was filed against Daniel Neiditch and the Atelier Condo has been fully dismissed with prejudice by the court, this was brought by a single apartment out of the 478 units.

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  • The 88-page lawsuit that was filed against Daniel Neiditch and the Atelier Condo has been fully dismissed with prejudice by the court, this was brought by a single apartment out of the 478 units.
  • These outcomes reaffirm that the accusations levied against President Daniel Neiditch and The Atelier Condo were unfounded and lacking in merit.
  • These accusations were always false and nothing but a tactic to distract attention from the activities of these individuals who brought the lawsuit.
  • The financial ramifications of these legal battles have been substantial, imposing significant legal costs on the Atelier Condo.

Sientra Announces Completion and Winning Bidders of its Section 363 Sales Auction

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Dienstag, April 2, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sientra, Inc. (“Sientra” or the “Company”) announced that, following the completion of its Section 363 sales auction, Tiger Aesthetics Medical, LLC (“Tiger”) has been declared the successful bidder for certain of the assets of Sientra used in its breast reconstruction and augmentation business. As consideration for the acquisition, Tiger will pay a cash consideration of $42.5 million as well as assume certain liabilities of the Company, including up to $7 million in cure costs for certain assumed contracts, all the Company’s warranties for breast implants sold prior to the closing date, and all of the Company’s customer contracts.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sientra, Inc. (“Sientra” or the “Company”) announced that, following the completion of its Section 363 sales auction, Tiger Aesthetics Medical, LLC (“Tiger”) has been declared the successful bidder for certain of the assets of Sientra used in its breast reconstruction and augmentation business.
  • Sientra also announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Nuance Intermediary, LLC (“Nuance”), pursuant to which Nuance will acquire substantially all the assets of Sientra used in its BIOCORNEUM business.
  • Tiger Aesthetics Medical, LLC is represented by Blank Rome LLP as legal counsel and H.C. Wainwright & Co. as investment banker.
  • Nuance Intermediary, LLC, an investment of Nuance Holdings LLC, as well as the owner of Nuance Medical, is represented by Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC as legal counsel.

Blank Rome Adds Leading White Collar Team, Continuing Nationwide Expansion

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Montag, Februar 26, 2024

The group’s arrival continues the strategic expansion of Blank Rome’s White Collar Defense and Investigations group.

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  • The group’s arrival continues the strategic expansion of Blank Rome’s White Collar Defense and Investigations group.
  • In January, five white collar attorneys from litigation boutique Spears & Imes joined Blank Rome in New York, including partners David Spears , Linda Imes , and Chris Dysard .
  • In November 2023, Barrett R. Howell joined the White Collar Defense and Investigations group as a partner in the firm’s recently opened Dallas office.
  • They focus on white collar defense litigation, government investigations and enforcement actions, international disputes and arbitration, internal investigations, and advising clients on compliance programs, voluntary disclosures, and remediation.

Blank Rome Adds Experienced Litigator Audrey Momanaee in Houston

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Montag, Februar 5, 2024

Houston, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Audrey F. Momanaee has joined the firm’s Houston office as partner in the Commercial Litigation group.

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  • Houston, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Audrey F. Momanaee has joined the firm’s Houston office as partner in the Commercial Litigation group.
  • She joins Blank Rome from Blach & Bingham where she led the firm’s litigation practice in Texas.
  • “We are excited to welcome Audrey to the firm and our nationally recognized litigation practice,” said Grant S. Palmer , Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner.
  • “I am thrilled to welcome Audrey to our Houston office,” said Susan L. Bickley , partner and co-chair of the firm’s Houston office.

Litigator Philip Yannella Joins Blank Rome as Partner and Co-Chair of the Privacy, Security & Data Protection Practice

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Dienstag, Januar 23, 2024

He joins the firm’s Philadelphia office from Ballard Spahr where he was a partner and co-leader of the Privacy and Data Security Group.

Key Points: 
  • He joins the firm’s Philadelphia office from Ballard Spahr where he was a partner and co-leader of the Privacy and Data Security Group.
  • Phil will be a tremendous asset as we continue to grow our Privacy, Security & Data Protection practice and services.”
    Phil advises clients on regulatory compliance, privacy litigation, data breach counseling and investigations, and data governance.
  • “Phil has built a tremendous reputation as a trusted data privacy and cybersecurity advisor and litigator,” said Sharon R. Klein , partner and co-chair of the Privacy, Security & Data Protection practice.
  • “I’m delighted to join Blank Rome and support the Privacy, Security & Data Protection practice alongside Sharon, one of the top privacy and data security lawyers in the field,” noted Phil.

Blank Rome Welcomes Prominent White Collar and Complex Litigation Team in New York

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Montag, Januar 8, 2024

New York, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to welcome a leading team of five attorneys to the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations group in New York, bolstering the firm’s litigation capabilities.

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  • New York, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to welcome a leading team of five attorneys to the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations group in New York, bolstering the firm’s litigation capabilities.
  • Prior to joining Blank Rome, the group practiced at the acclaimed litigation boutique Spears & Imes LLP.
  • “As we ring in the new year, I’m very excited to welcome David, Linda, Chris, and their team to Blank Rome,” said Grant S. Palmer , Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner.
  • “The group is highly accomplished and extraordinarily well-regarded in the areas of white collar criminal defense, securities enforcement defense, and complex civil litigation.

Blank Rome Bolsters IP Litigation Practice with Addition of Partner Andrew Kopsidas in Washington, D.C.

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Donnerstag, Januar 4, 2024

He joins Blank Rome from Hughes Hubbard & Reed and previously practiced at Fish & Richardson for more than 20 years.

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  • He joins Blank Rome from Hughes Hubbard & Reed and previously practiced at Fish & Richardson for more than 20 years.
  • The firm has experienced strategic growth in its IP practice over the past 18 months, adding 12 partners, associates, and patent agents.
  • Blank Rome has earned a national reputation for its IP capabilities and the expanded team enhances the firm’s deep bench of IP attorneys, as well as its geographic reach.
  • “We are excited to welcome Andrew to the firm,” said Grant S. Palmer , Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner.

Private Equity Veteran Kelly Williams Joins Blank Rome in Houston

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Donnerstag, Dezember 21, 2023

Houston, Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that A. Kelly Williams has joined the firm’s Houston office as senior counsel in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group.

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  • Houston, Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that A. Kelly Williams has joined the firm’s Houston office as senior counsel in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group.
  • Kelly’s addition continues Blank Rome’s strategic expansion in Texas to better serve clients who are based in or do business in the state.
  • “We are excited to welcome Kelly to the firm,” said Grant S. Palmer , Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner.
  • Prior to founding Milestone, Kelly practiced law at a regional transactional and tax law firm and founded a small law firm to manage public and private business transactions.