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Montana Technologies Corp. Expands Management Team with Key Appointments

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Mardi, mai 7, 2024
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RONAN, Mont., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Montana Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: AIRJ) ("Montana"), the developer of AirJoule®, a transformational atmospheric thermal energy and water harvesting technology, announced today that it has appointed the following financial and legal executives to its management team:

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  • The management team will also include Pat Eilers, the Chairman of Montana's Board of Directors, who has been named Montana's Executive Chairman.
  • Pat Eilers, Executive Chairman, said, "Adding a strong management team to our outstanding technology team is key to accomplishing the ambitious and important work that lies ahead for Montana.
  • Montana also announced today that members of its management team will ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell on Wednesday, May 22nd.
  • Prior to joining Talara Capital Management, Mr. Gutke served as a Director of Denham Capital Management and a Manager at both J.M.

With New Hire, FeganScott Expands Footprint to Include Nation’s Capital

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Jeudi, avril 25, 2024
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FeganScott is pleased to announce that Michael von Klemperer has joined the firm and will serve its class action and complex litigation practice from its newly opened Washington, D.C. office.

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  • FeganScott is pleased to announce that Michael von Klemperer has joined the firm and will serve its class action and complex litigation practice from its newly opened Washington, D.C. office.
  • von Klemperer has over a decade of legal experience prosecuting high-profile and complex cases against major corporations across a range of industries.
  • “I’m thrilled to have joined FeganScott, a law firm that has demonstrated its dedication to vigorously protecting the interests of consumers and local governments,” said von Klemperer.
  • “I look forward to growing our class action and complex litigation practice in D.C. and expanding the firm’s impact on behalf of its clients.”

Capstone Green Energy Announces Mark Funaki as its General Counsel

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Lundi, avril 22, 2024
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Capstone Green Energy Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), the public successor to Capstone Green Energy Corporation (Predecessor Capstone), is pleased to announce that Mark Funaki has been appointed as the Company’s General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

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  • Capstone Green Energy Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), the public successor to Capstone Green Energy Corporation (Predecessor Capstone), is pleased to announce that Mark Funaki has been appointed as the Company’s General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
  • Prior to joining Capstone, Mark held roles of increasing responsibility at Jafra Cosmetics International, Inc., culminating with the position of Senior Vice President and General Counsel.
  • We welcome Mark and his acumen to the Capstone family,” said Vince Canino, Capstone’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • “I am honored to join Capstone and eager to contribute to the Company’s continued success,” said Mark Funaki.

CCC Appoints Dr. Daniel J. Gervais to its Board of Directors

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Jeudi, avril 11, 2024
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CCC , a leader in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, today announced the election of international intellectual property and artificial intelligence (AI) law expert Dr. Daniel J. Gervais to its Board of Directors .

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  • CCC , a leader in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, today announced the election of international intellectual property and artificial intelligence (AI) law expert Dr. Daniel J. Gervais to its Board of Directors .
  • He is a member of the American Law Institute , serving as Associate Reporter on the Restatement of the Law Copyright Project.
  • “AI-related advancements will be strengthened by relying on responsibly sourced copyrighted works,” said Tracey Armstrong, President and CEO, CCC.
  • In 2023, the Boston Globe named CCC a Top Place to Work in Massachusetts and a Top 100 Women-Led Business in Massachusetts .

Aderant and Vanderbilt Law School Forge Collaboration to Catalyze AI Legal Technology Innovation to Assist Law Firms and Future Lawyers

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Mercredi, avril 10, 2024
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Aderant , a leading global provider of legal business management solutions, has announced its new collaboration with Vanderbilt Law School , which aims to drive greater awareness about artificial intelligence to benefit both law students and law firms.

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  • Aderant , a leading global provider of legal business management solutions, has announced its new collaboration with Vanderbilt Law School , which aims to drive greater awareness about artificial intelligence to benefit both law students and law firms.
  • The Aderant and Vanderbilt Law School collaboration kicked off this week, when Aderant CTO Andy Hoyt , a veteran technologist and visionary, addressed Vanderbilt Law School students associated with VAILL.
  • Andy’s presentation focused on how Aderant is revolutionizing the legal industry with AI solutions to enhance the Business of Law.
  • Andy notes, “Vanderbilt Law School has established a global reputation for legal innovation, and their VAILL initiative is very inspiring to us at Aderant.

Mitsubishi Motors Announces Executive Promotion

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Mardi, avril 23, 2024
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Katherine Knight promoted to SVP, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer

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  • Katherine Knight promoted to SVP, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer
    Reports to President & CEO, Mark Chaffin
    FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announces the promotion of Katherine Knight to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer.
  • She will continue to report to Mark Chaffin, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • As part of its mid-term plan, "Challenge 2025", MMNA's parent company, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, emphasizes the drive towards more sustainable growth, strengthening of compliance and governance, and social-value creation.
  • Knight's promotion announced today will help ensure that MMNA is a global leader in the realization of future success in these critical areas.

Antitrust Lawyer Herb Allen Joins Honigman as Partner, Enhancing the Firm's Antitrust Capabilities

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Lundi, avril 8, 2024
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Honigman LLP announced today that Herb Allen has joined its Washington D.C. office as a partner in the firm’s antitrust group within the Litigation Department.

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  • Honigman LLP announced today that Herb Allen has joined its Washington D.C. office as a partner in the firm’s antitrust group within the Litigation Department.
  • Herb represents clients in antitrust litigation matters and defends M&A transactions under review by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DOJ), and state antitrust enforcers.
  • "His deep expertise in antitrust matters will undoubtedly strengthen our offerings and elevate the services we provide to our clients."
  • Allen joins Honigman from Polsinelli PC, where he served as an Antitrust and Litigation Shareholder.

Leading Privacy and Data Security Group Led by Partners Boris Segalis and Kaylee Cox Bankston Join Morrison Foerster

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Mercredi, mars 27, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the arrivals of Boris Segalis and Kaylee Cox Bankston as partners in the firm's market-leading Global Privacy + Data Security Group, which is comprised of more than 60 lawyers across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Segalis and Cox Bankston join MoFo from another leading global firm and bring 30 years of combined experience and a prominent data privacy and cybersecurity practice to the firm. Joining Segalis and Cox Bankston is a group of three attorneys, including an of counsel and two associates who will be based in New York and Washington, D.C.

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  • Segalis and Cox Bankston join MoFo from another leading global firm and bring 30 years of combined experience and a prominent data privacy and cybersecurity practice to the firm.
  • For seven consecutive years, Segalis has been individually recognized by Chambers USA in the Privacy & Data Security category and is recognized in Chambers Global for Privacy & Data Security – USA.
  • He was also recognized by Legal 500 as a leading lawyer in Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection).
  • Cox Bankston was recognized by the Legal 500 US for her work in Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection) in 2023.

Latitude Continues National Expansion with Launch of New Office in Tampa

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Mardi, mars 12, 2024
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Latitude, a Nashville-based, globally ranked flexible legal talent company that specializes in providing former Big Law and in-house attorneys for contract engagements nationwide, today announced the launch of its newest office in Tampa, Florida. Kyle Robisch, formerly a partner at the Tampa office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, is the leader and founding partner.

Key Points: 
  • Former Am Law 200 firm partner Kyle Robisch is the leader and founding partner of the company's second Florida-based office.
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Latitude , a Nashville-based, globally ranked flexible legal talent company that specializes in providing former Big Law and in-house attorneys for contract engagements nationwide, today announced the launch of its newest office in Tampa , Florida.
  • Kyle Robisch , formerly a partner at the Tampa office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, is the leader and founding partner.
  • Latitude's Tampa office is the second to operate in the state of Florida.

SSR Mining Announces Changes to Executive Leadership Team

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Vendredi, mars 8, 2024
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SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ/TSX: SSRM, ASX: SSR) ("SSR Mining" or the “Company") announces the reorganization of key roles and responsibilities within its executive leadership team.

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  • SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ/TSX: SSRM, ASX: SSR) ("SSR Mining" or the “Company") announces the reorganization of key roles and responsibilities within its executive leadership team.
  • The changes to the executive leadership team are effective immediately.
  • Rod Antal, Executive Chairman of SSR Mining, said, "The changes to the roles and responsibilities of our executive leadership team will provide an opportunity to realign accountabilities to better support the business, particularly as the Company continues to navigate and assess the impacts of the Çöpler Incident.
  • Ms. Thomopoulos will join the executive leadership team and, as Executive Vice President, Human Resources will have responsibility for the human resources, communications and administration functions.