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Real. Trial. Lawyers. Launch New Firm — SCHONBUCH HALLISSY LLP to Open Brentwood Office

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024

New Brentwood based law firm SCHONBUCH HALLISSY LLP, providing exceptional trial skills, litigation strategy and legal counseling, opens on May 1, 2024.

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  • New Brentwood based law firm SCHONBUCH HALLISSY LLP, providing exceptional trial skills, litigation strategy and legal counseling, opens on May 1, 2024.
  • Located at 11999 San Vicente Boulevard in Brentwood, the firm has additional offices in Westlake Village and Mission Viejo.
  • With a rich history in California spanning decades, Schonbuch Hallissy LLP began in 1982 as Daniels, Baratta & Fine LLP, which became Daniels, Fine, Israel & Schonbuch LLP, and then Daniels, Fine, Israel, Schonbuch & Lebovits LLP.
  • SCHONBUCH HALLISSY LLP is bringing on Laurie Julien, to act as its Managing Director to shepherd the firm into the future.

LOS ANGELES TIMES RECOGNIZES MUSICK PEELER & GARRETT'S LISA HSIAO AS AN INSPIRATIONAL PROFESSIONAL IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

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Jeudi, avril 4, 2024

LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Musick, Peeler & Garett LLP is proud to announce that Partner Lisa Hsiao has been selected as a finalist for the Los Angeles Times' "Orange County Inspirational Women & Leadership Forum Awards."

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Musick, Peeler & Garett LLP is proud to announce that Partner Lisa Hsiao has been selected as a finalist for the Los Angeles Times' "Orange County Inspirational Women & Leadership Forum Awards."
  • The awards recognize the accomplished and impactful women business leaders in the Orange County community.
  • "It brings us great pride to see Lisa Hsiao nominated for this honor," says Co-Managing Steven J. Elie .
  • She was named a 'Woman to Watch' by the Los Angeles Business Journal in 2022 has been named a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers for six years in a row.

Attorney Sandra Neuman, of Sandra Neuman Law, secured a $1.4 million verdict against UPMC Passavant

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Samedi, mars 2, 2024

PITTSBURGH, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Thursday, February 29, an Allegheny County jury awarded a 62-year-old man from Mars, PA, $1.4 million in damages for negligence resulting from a fall that caused permanent injury to his dominant arm. The incident occurred when the man was admitted to UPMC Passavant for a scheduled hip surgery. His surgery had to be postponed due to low sodium levels. During this time, he was identified as a level 2 fall risk requiring bathroom supervision. He was escorted to the bathroom by two UPMC employees but then left alone. The fall caused a severe fracture to his dominant arm requiring extensive medical interventions, including three surgeries thus far with a looming fourth surgery, a fusion.

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  • Sandra Neuman Law secured a $1.4 million medical malpractice verdict against UPMC Passavant for negligence resulting from a fall that caused permanent injury to his dominant arm.
  • The incident occurred when the man was admitted to UPMC Passavant for a scheduled hip surgery.
  • Defense Counsel Fredrick Bode and Alyssa Dedola from Dickie McCamey & Chilcote represented UPMC Passavant.
  • Attorney Sandra Neuman , representing the plaintiff, uncovered internal UPMC documents highlighting critical lapses in care.

Boston Drug and Device Litigator Moves to Shook

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Jeudi, février 29, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shook, Hardy & Bacon welcomes drug and device litigator Lisa Oliver White to the firm as partner.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shook, Hardy & Bacon welcomes drug and device litigator Lisa Oliver White to the firm as partner.
  • White will join Shook's world renowned Product Liability Litigation Practice and focus primarily on drug and device litigation.
  • "We're excited to bring Lisa to Shook," said Trial Partner Hildy Sastre from Miami, co-chair of the firm's product liability litigation team.
  • With White on board, Shook looks forward to expanding its presence in the drug and device space in the Boston market.

SCOR supports actuarial science by presenting Actuarial Awards in six countries in 2023

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Jeudi, décembre 14, 2023

The SCOR Actuarial Awards are recognized in the insurance and reinsurance industries as a mark of excellence.

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  • The SCOR Actuarial Awards are recognized in the insurance and reinsurance industries as a mark of excellence.
  • The Actuarial Awards in France are supported by the SCOR Corporate Foundation for Science, chaired by André Lévy-Lang.
  • The SCOR Actuarial Awards juries are composed of internationally recognized researchers and insurance, reinsurance and finance professionals.
  • In 2023, SCOR presented Actuarial Awards in six countries: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

THE VETERANS CONSORTIUM PRO BONO PROGRAM ANNOUNCES THE PASSING OF FORMER CHAIRMAN OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD MARY ANN GILLEECE, ESQ

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Mercredi, décembre 13, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former Chaiman of TVC's Executive Board, Mary Ann Gilleece, Esq.

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  • It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former Chaiman of TVC's Executive Board, Mary Ann Gilleece, Esq.
  • Mary Ann was a strong leader and role model for TVC's staff, whose enthusiasm for justice was contagious.
  • "For her decade long tenure as the TVC Chairman, Mary Ann was a great champion on behalf of veterans.
  • The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program (TVC) is a leading national 501(c)(3) charity providing free legal services to veterans in need.

MUSICK PEELER & GARRETT PARTNER LISA HSIAO NAMED ORANGE COUNTY VISIONARY

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Vendredi, octobre 20, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Musick, Peeler & Garett LLP announced today that Lisa Hsiao has been recognized by the Los Angeles Times as an " Orange County Visionary. "

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Musick, Peeler & Garett LLP announced today that Lisa Hsiao has been recognized by the Los Angeles Times as an " Orange County Visionary. "
  • The professionals profiled in this publication "exemplify exceptional leadership qualities within their industries and organizations, while making a significant impact on communities in Orange County," states the publisher.
  • "This accomplishment speaks volumes about Lisa's legal prowess, commitment to excellence, and unwavering dedication to our community," says Managing Partner R. Joseph De Briyn.
  • Within the firm, Hsiao's leadership extends to co-leading the Business Litigation Insurance Defense Group and actively participating in the Technology and Recruiting Committees.

Best Lawyers in America 2024 Recognizes Pierce & O'Neill Partners

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Jeudi, août 17, 2023

HOUSTON, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Both name partners of litigation boutique Pierce & O'Neill, LLP, have earned placement on the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for excellence in four distinct practice areas.

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  • HOUSTON, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Both name partners of litigation boutique Pierce & O'Neill, LLP , have earned placement on the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for excellence in four distinct practice areas.
  • Firm co-founder Jesse Pierce is honored for natural resources and oil and gas law as well as commercial litigation.
  • Best Lawyers is the oldest peer review guide that highlights the leading attorneys in the nation across 150 practice areas.
  • Both name partners are repeat honorees of Texas Super Lawyers and were recognized in the 2023 edition of Lawdragon's 500 Leading Litigators in America.

3D Systems Delivers Enhanced Binding Offer to Stratasys

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Jeudi, juillet 13, 2023

The binding offer by 3D Systems represents compelling value for Stratasys shareholders by any measure:

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  • The binding offer by 3D Systems represents compelling value for Stratasys shareholders by any measure:
    Implied value per Stratasys share of $24.07, based on 3D Systems July 12, 2023 closing share price, representing a 62% premium to the closing price per Stratasys share on May 24, 2023, the last trading day prior to the announcement of the proposed transaction by Stratasys with Desktop Metal.
  • Multiple large Stratasys shareholders have reached out to inform us that they believe a combination of 3D Systems and Stratasys is the right path forward.
  • While we believe our previous offers should have constituted a superior proposal, we are confident that this enhanced offer and signed merger agreement unequivocally constitutes a superior proposal to any other before Stratasys.”
    Concurrently with the announcement of this binding offer, 3D Systems has delivered to Stratasys a signed merger agreement in escrow.
  • These terms include:
    3D Systems Picks Up the Desktop Metal Termination Fees: 3D Systems will pay, on behalf of Stratasys, the full amount of any termination fees owing to Desktop Metal, as a result of the failure to obtain Stratasys’ shareholder approval of such agreement and as a result of the entrance by Stratasys into the merger agreement with 3D Systems.

BeVinced launches MedTech CRO services

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Mardi, mars 28, 2023

AMSTERDAM, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BeVinced, a new leading Clinical Research Organization (CRO) specializing in Medical Device Regulation (MDR) compliance services, is proud to announce the launch of its services aimed at addressing the unique needs of the medical device industry.

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  • AMSTERDAM, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BeVinced, a new leading Clinical Research Organization (CRO) specializing in Medical Device Regulation (MDR) compliance services, is proud to announce the launch of its services aimed at addressing the unique needs of the medical device industry.
  • The company was started by two recognized experts in the MedTech CRO arena: Joris Bannenberg and Dirk Meijer, both MD.
  • "We are thrilled to launch our niche CRO services for the MedTech industry.
  • For more information about BeVinced and our niche CRO services for the MedTech industry, please visit our website at www.bevinced.com .