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David A. Grenardo to Receive the 2023 American Inns of Court Warren E. Burger Prize

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Venerdì, Settembre 15, 2023
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David A. Grenardo is the 2023 winner of the prestigious Warren E. Burger Prize , a writing competition sponsored by the American Inns of Court to promote scholarship in the areas of professionalism, ethics, civility, and excellence.

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  • David A. Grenardo is the 2023 winner of the prestigious Warren E. Burger Prize , a writing competition sponsored by the American Inns of Court to promote scholarship in the areas of professionalism, ethics, civility, and excellence.
  • If a lawyer substantially or repeatedly violates any of these rules, Grenardo suggests, the state bar could sanction that individual.
  • Before joining St. Thomas Law in 2022, Grenardo was a professor at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas.
  • Grenardo earned his undergraduate degree from Rice University and his law degree from Duke University School of Law.

Virtru unveils new headquarters and technology hub in Washington, D.C.

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Mercoledì, Settembre 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtru , the global leader in data-centric security and privacy, unveiled its new headquarters at 1801 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtru , the global leader in data-centric security and privacy, unveiled its new headquarters at 1801 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
  • The HUB, Virtru’s new headquarters, will serve as a center for innovation, multi-modal training, and forward-looking creativity for the company’s customers, partners, and the greater Washington, D.C. community.
  • Virtru sourced and contracted local vendors to develop The HUB, further showcasing local businesses.
  • DMV Rising is co-sponsored by Virtru, Dragos, Sonatype, Palo Alto Networks, Flashpoint, GDIT, DataTribe, Brown Advisory, Morrison Foerster, and King & Spalding.

Accelerate Investor Conference Returns to Showcase Leading Early-Stage Companies to National Investors

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Martedì, Settembre 12, 2023
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The Accelerate Investor Conference is back for its third year at George Mason University’s Arlington Campus, November 1-2, 2023.

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  • The Accelerate Investor Conference is back for its third year at George Mason University’s Arlington Campus, November 1-2, 2023.
  • "As Virginia’s most active early stage investor, we are excited by the development of the Accelerate Investor Conference.
  • We’ve got a burgeoning ecosystem that’s attracting both regional and national venture investors.” said Tom Weithman, VIPC Chief Investment Officer & Managing Director, Virginia Venture Partners.
  • “The mid-Atlantic region has a strong pipeline of tech startups, innovative growth companies, and a rich pool of talent.

Enbridge announces executive leadership changes

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Martedì, Settembre 12, 2023
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CALGARY, AB, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Greg Ebel, President & Chief Executive Officer of Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) announced the following executive leadership changes.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Greg Ebel, President & Chief Executive Officer of Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) announced the following executive leadership changes.
  • These appointments follow the decisions of Bob Rooney, Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer and Byron Neiles, Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer to step down from their current roles on December 31, 2023.
  • Messrs. Rooney and Neiles will serve as Executive Advisors to Enbridge to support the transition and outstanding projects until their retirement in mid 2024.
  • At the same time, I am pleased to expand Laura's accountabilities increasing her already very diverse executive leadership contributions.

Staple Street Capital Acquires Delaware Valley Floral Group in Partnership with its Management Team

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Mercoledì, Settembre 6, 2023
Finance, Retail, Professional Services, Asset Management, Specialty, King & Spalding, Growth, Partnership, TM Capital Corp., Family, SSC

Staple Street Capital (“SSC”), a middle-market private equity firm, announced a partnership transaction with members of the Wilkins family to acquire Delaware Valley Floral Group (“DVFG” or the “Company”).

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  • Staple Street Capital (“SSC”), a middle-market private equity firm, announced a partnership transaction with members of the Wilkins family to acquire Delaware Valley Floral Group (“DVFG” or the “Company”).
  • Headquartered in Sewell, NJ, DVFG is the largest supplier of fresh cut flowers and floral supplies across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
  • This partnership represents a significant milestone for our Company and opens up a world of new growth possibilities moving forward."
  • The partners from Staple Street Capital remarked, “We are thrilled to partner with the DVFG management team and to build upon the Company’s strong foundation.

Atlanta Community Food Bank Join Hands with Community Partners Across the City to Amplify Hunger Action Month®

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Venerdì, Settembre 1, 2023
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The Atlanta Community Food Bank , a leader in the fight against hunger, is calling on community members to take action in the fight against hunger for Hunger Action Month®.

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  • The Atlanta Community Food Bank , a leader in the fight against hunger, is calling on community members to take action in the fight against hunger for Hunger Action Month®.
  • “Hunger Action Month® is an opportunity for us to shine a light on hunger and how our community can tackle this crisis as a collective,” said Kyle Waide , President & CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
  • Throughout the month, the Food Bank is asking community members to take action against the hunger crisis.
  • At noon on Hunger Action Day, the Atlanta Community Food Bank will unveil a new mural by local artist Salvador Iglesias at Ponce City Market.

King & Spalding Adds Partner Mitch Tiras to Corporate Practice in Houston

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Lunedì, Agosto 28, 2023
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HOUSTON, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding announced today that Mitch Tiras has joined the firm's Corporate, Finance, and Investments (CFI) practice group as a partner.

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  • HOUSTON, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding announced today that Mitch Tiras has joined the firm's Corporate, Finance, and Investments (CFI) practice group as a partner.
  • Tiras represents business entities, private equity sponsors, and portfolio companies in complex transactions, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate governance matters.
  • He also advises clients on the tax aspects of structuring and implementing transactions to maximize after-tax investment returns.
  • Tiras is the fifth key addition to the King & Spalding team in Texas this year, following the additions of restructuring partner Michael Fishel in Houston, senior trial counsel and former U.S. district judge Lee Yeakel in Austin, trial partner Mary-Olga "Mo" Lovett in Houston, and antitrust partner Sean Royall in Houston and Washington.

Bittrex Global Reaches Successful Settlement with the SEC

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Mercoledì, Agosto 16, 2023
Banking, Cryptocurrency, Professional Services, Finance, King & Spalding, King, Commonwealth of Australia (US securities entity), Bermuda, Securities and Exchange Commission (Nigeria), Investment, Attention, News

To reach this speedy conclusion, the settlement agreement includes a $24 million payment, which will be paid by Bittrex Inc. (also known as Bittrex US), and not by Bittrex Global.

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  • To reach this speedy conclusion, the settlement agreement includes a $24 million payment, which will be paid by Bittrex Inc. (also known as Bittrex US), and not by Bittrex Global.
  • Oliver Linch, Bittrex Global CEO, said: “We are delighted that a settlement on these terms has been quickly reached.
  • Bittrex Global will continue to lead the way in demonstrating that the future of crypto is secure, innovative, and regulated.”
    Andrew Michaelson, Partner at King & Spalding LLP, added: “We are proud to have advised Bittrex Global on this matter.
  • What makes this result so unusual and gratifying is that our client, Bittrex Global, will put this matter behind it without paying a penny in settlement.

Nationally Prominent Antitrust and Consumer Protection Litigator Sean Royall Joins King & Spalding

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Mercoledì, Agosto 9, 2023
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Royall, whose practice focuses on antitrust and consumer protection litigation and related government investigations and counseling, brings to the firm a wealth of experience.

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  • Royall, whose practice focuses on antitrust and consumer protection litigation and related government investigations and counseling, brings to the firm a wealth of experience.
  • "Sean is a seasoned and well-respected antitrust and consumer protection litigator with a strong international presence and a desire to build with the firm's other global antitrust and consumer protection leaders.
  • Royall joins the firm from Sidley Austin, where he served as co-leader of the Antitrust and Consumer Protection practice.
  • "King & Spalding is committed to continue building a world-class antitrust and consumer protection practice and has the platform and resources to do it," said Royall.

CURO Group Holdings Corp. to Sell Flexiti

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Giovedì, Agosto 3, 2023
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CURO Group Holdings Corp. (NYSE: CURO) (“CURO”), a tech-enabled, omni-channel consumer finance company serving consumers in the U.S. and Canada, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Canadian point-of-sale business FLX Holding Corp. (“Flexiti”) to Questrade Financial Group Inc., Canada’s largest independent online brokerage, for a purchase price of approximately C$55 million.

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  • CURO Group Holdings Corp. (NYSE: CURO) (“CURO”), a tech-enabled, omni-channel consumer finance company serving consumers in the U.S. and Canada, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Canadian point-of-sale business FLX Holding Corp. (“Flexiti”) to Questrade Financial Group Inc., Canada’s largest independent online brokerage, for a purchase price of approximately C$55 million.
  • The sale is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023, subject to agreed closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals.
  • “After reviewing multiple options, we concluded this transaction offers compelling value to CURO, while better positioning Flexiti with Questrade as its partner.
  • We appreciate the contributions the Flexiti team has made to CURO and wish them success in the future.”
    Solomon Partners Securities, LLC served as financial advisor and King & Spalding LLP and Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP served as legal counsel to CURO.