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Howard Hughes Holdings Announces Victory for 250 Water Street Project in Lower Manhattan

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Martedì, Maggio 21, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) today announced a victorious decision by the New York State Court of Appeals for its planned 250 Water Street project in Lower Manhattan, clearing the way for the Seaport development to proceed.

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  • NEW YORK, May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) today announced a victorious decision by the New York State Court of Appeals for its planned 250 Water Street project in Lower Manhattan, clearing the way for the Seaport development to proceed.
  • Today’s court decision upheld the Appellate Court’s ruling in favor of the project, and together with the State’s extension of the recent 421-a tax exemption, has cleared all existing impediments to construction and unlocked tremendous value for Howard Hughes shareholders.
  • “For too long, the lot at 250 Water Street has been an underutilized part of the Seaport,” said David O’Reilly, Chief Executive Officer of Howard Hughes.
  • The 2021 approval of 250 Water Street capped a comprehensive public review process.

Trevena Reports First Quarter 2024 Results and Provides Business Update

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Mercoledì, Maggio 15, 2024
Epilepsy, Patient, Seizure, Sale, Trevena, Neuropathic pain, MOA, CNS, Panel, Appeal, Chronic pain, Central nervous system, Pain, NIH, Pharmaceutical industry

CHESTERBROOK, Pa., May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Trevena, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRVN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel medicines for patients with central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 and provided an overview of its recent operational highlights.

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  • TRV045 previously demonstrated positive results in two proof-of-concept studies, supporting further study in patients suffering from neuropathic pain and epilepsy.
  • Data from this clinical PK study, as well as the ongoing reproductive and sub-chronic toxicology studies are expected in 2H 2024.
  • For the first quarter of 2024, the Company reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $7.7 million, or $0.36 per share, compared to $7.8 million, or $0.81 per share in the first quarter of 2023.
  • Cash and cash equivalents were $23.6 million as of March 31, 2024.

Carter Ledyard Client Wins in Website Accessibility Suit in New York State Supreme Court

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Martedì, Maggio 14, 2024
New York Supreme Court, Bitchin, Appellate Division, Carter Ledyard & Milburn, Supreme court, Appeal, Lawsuit, Policy, OMAR, Court, Disability, Complaint

NEW YORK, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carter Ledyard announced a favorable decision in RODRIGUEZ, OMAR vs. BITCHIN' INC., Index No. 152619/2023, a website accessibility suit brought against our client, Bitchin' Inc., in New York Supreme Court. The plaintiff in this case alleged that Bitchin's website contained certain "access barriers" that prevented him and other visually impaired individuals from purchasing their products in violation of New York State and New York City equal-access public accommodation laws. We moved to dismiss the case on a number of grounds, including that the Complaint failed allege facts that could plausibly support an inference that Bitchin' discriminated against Plaintiff because of Plaintiff's disability. This decision is exciting because we believe it is one of the first (if not the first) decision rejecting this particular theory of liability and provides a good legal basis for challenging these types of lawsuits moving forward.

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  • NEW YORK, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carter Ledyard announced a favorable decision in RODRIGUEZ, OMAR vs. BITCHIN' INC., Index No.
  • 152619/2023, a website accessibility suit brought against our client, Bitchin' Inc., in New York Supreme Court.
  • The plaintiff in this case alleged that Bitchin's website contained certain "access barriers" that prevented him and other visually impaired individuals from purchasing their products in violation of New York State and New York City equal-access public accommodation laws.
  • This suit was one of at least 43 others that plaintiff filed in 2023 against website owners and operators on the same grounds.

Frederick Arts Council Announces New Officers and Three New Board Members

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Giovedì, Maggio 2, 2024
Hood College, Treasury, Morgan Stanley, Intellectual property, Treasury management, FAC, Appeal, Environment, The Washington Ballet, Management

FREDERICK, Md., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Frederick Arts Council welcomes a new slate of executive committee officers to lead the organization through a mix of seasoned as well as more recently elected board members.

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  • Linda Roth, who has served on the Frederick Arts Council board of directors as Vice President, has taken over the role as President.
  • Leslie Powell sits as Vice President after joining the FAC board of directors in 2021.
  • Yvonne Reinsch is a community leader and volunteer in the Frederick area, beginning her seat on the Frederick Arts Council board of directors in 2023 and now serves as officer-at-large.
  • Three new board members --Charles Mann, Kate Costlow, and Mark Lancaster--were unanimously elected to the FAC board after a thorough nomination process.

Former DOJ Appellate Attorney Daniel Lerman Joins Kramer Levin as Deputy Chair of Supreme Court and Appellate Litigation Practice

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Mercoledì, Maggio 1, 2024
Legal, Professional Services, Doctor of Philosophy, University, City, Georgetown University Law Center, Supreme court, Bankruptcy, Appeal, Brown University, Federal, The National Law Journal, Transport, Supreme, Criminal law, DOJ, Court, American Trucking Associations, Private sector, Port, Biology, Federal Aviation Administration, Government

Kramer Levin announced today that Daniel N. Lerman , a former appellate attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division, has joined the firm as a partner in its nationally recognized Litigation Department.

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  • Kramer Levin announced today that Daniel N. Lerman , a former appellate attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division, has joined the firm as a partner in its nationally recognized Litigation Department.
  • He will litigate matters at both the trial and appellate levels and serve as deputy chair of the Supreme Court and Appellate Litigation practice and be resident in the firm’s Washington, DC, office.
  • His impressive track record at the DOJ and at Robbins Russell enhances the depth of our Supreme Court and Appellate practice,” said Kramer Levin co-managing partners Paul H. Schoeman and Howard T. Spilko.
  • In 2023, The National Law Journal recognized Kramer Levin’s Supreme Court and Appellate practice on its Appellate Hot List.

Monsanto Wins Appeal Ruling in Erickson v. Monsanto

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Giovedì, Maggio 2, 2024
Professional Services, Health, Other Natural Resources, Legal, Natural Resources, General Health, Biotechnology, Appeal, Sale, SVEC, PCB, Polychlorinated biphenyl, Atmosphere

Today, a decision was issued by the Court of Appeals Division I in the State of Washington in Erickson v. Monsanto, ruling in Monsanto’s favor on multiple grounds.

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  • Today, a decision was issued by the Court of Appeals Division I in the State of Washington in Erickson v. Monsanto, ruling in Monsanto’s favor on multiple grounds.
  • This decision reverses the initial verdict of $185 million in its entirety and remands the case back to trial court for further proceedings.
  • “The Company will consider its legal options regarding the application of this ruling to other SVEC verdicts that are in conflict with it, as well as how this ruling could affect future trials.”
    The SVEC cases represent most of PCB-related personal injury litigation against Monsanto.
  • Erickson is the first personal injury case to go to trial due to alleged PCB exposure at a single school in Washington state.

Federal Judge Orders Return of Million-Dollar Donation After False Prosecution of John Wilson in Varsity Blues Case

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Lunedì, Aprile 22, 2024
ACT, Appeal, Collateral damage, Harvard University, University, IRS, Parent, University of Southern California, White, Varsity, Family, Pressure, Varsity Blues, Court, Republican, USC, Multimedia, Weapon, Student, Government, Pharmaceutical industry

BOSTON, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant ruling, a federal judge has ordered Boston federal prosecutors to return vindicated Varsity Blues parent John Wilson's lawful $1 million donation, which he made to an IRS-certified foundation to support college programs at Harvard and Stanford Universities. This decision comes after Wilson had all the core Varsity Blues charges against him unanimously overturned by the First Circuit Court of Appeals and the government dropped those same charges last year.

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  • In the Varsity Blues case, Singer collaborated with the government to entrap Wilson by crafting a sting operation that deceived him into making a $1 million donation to an IRS-certified charity.
  • Attorney for John Wilson, Michael Kendall of White & Case LLP, released the following statement:
    "John Wilson proved in court that the government should never have included him in the Varsity Blues prosecution.
  • And today the Court agreed to return the lawful donations John made for college programs.
  • The courts have vindicated John Wilson and reversed all the core convictions against him.

Shook Adds Premier Class Action, Product Liability and Complex Litigation Team

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Giovedì, Aprile 18, 2024
Lawyer, Lawsuit, Internet, String interpolation, Health, Personal injury, The American Lawyer, Appeal, Culture, ALM, Science, Class action, Mass media, Communication, Los Angeles Business Journal, Action Replay, Most, ALM (company), Chambers and Partners, Generic drug

They are known for achieving defense verdicts and limiting potential liability for Fortune 100 companies in complex trial, appellate and litigation disputes.

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  • They are known for achieving defense verdicts and limiting potential liability for Fortune 100 companies in complex trial, appellate and litigation disputes.
  • "Shook's powerhouse offerings, including product liability and class action, fall right in our wheelhouse.
  • He focuses on complex civil litigation, class action, product liability, mass torts and MDLs in the consumer product, mass media and entertainment industries, among other areas.
  • Partners Rob Adams and Paul Williams guide the firm's General Liability Litigation Practice along with serving clients on litigation and trial matters.

FTC Announces Appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi as New Administrative Law Judge

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Giovedì, Aprile 25, 2024
Consumer, Georgetown University Law Center, Regulation, Georgetown University, Social media, News, Appeal, Commission, Fraud, Hughes Hubbard & Reed, Administrative law, Federal Trade Commission, Susan Blommaert, FTC

The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.

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  • The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.
  • The Commission voted 3-0 in February 2024 to approve Ayoubi’s appointment as an Administrative Law Judge.
  • Administrative Law Judge Ayoubi joins Chief Administrative Law Judge D. Michael Chappell and Administrative Law Judge Jay L. Himes, who came to the agency in March 2024.
  • Ayoubi most recently served as an administrative law judge for the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings, where she served with distinction.

FTC Announces Appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi as New Administrative Law Judge

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Giovedì, Aprile 25, 2024
Consumer, Georgetown University Law Center, Regulation, Georgetown University, Social media, News, Appeal, Commission, Fraud, Hughes Hubbard & Reed, Administrative law, Federal Trade Commission, Susan Blommaert, FTC

The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.
  • The Commission voted 3-0 in February 2024 to approve Ayoubi’s appointment as an Administrative Law Judge.
  • Administrative Law Judge Ayoubi joins Chief Administrative Law Judge D. Michael Chappell and Administrative Law Judge Jay L. Himes, who came to the agency in March 2024.
  • Ayoubi most recently served as an administrative law judge for the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings, where she served with distinction.