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Coheso Launches AI-Driven Platform to Transform In-House Legal Department Intake and Work Management

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024

NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Coheso, the AI-powered legal intake and work management software platform for in-house legal teams, has announced its emergence from stealth. Co-founders Ned Gannon, Manish Agnihotri, Chirag Mehta, and Aditya Rathod have spent the last year implementing the latest advancements in generative artificial intelligence to empower legal and compliance teams with cutting-edge software to accelerate business objectives while reducing risks and costs.

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  • NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Coheso, the AI-powered legal intake and work management software platform for in-house legal teams, has announced its emergence from stealth.
  • Simple yet crucial legal workflows related to intake, work management, and work product generation have lagged in innovation relative to other important enterprise-wide functions.
  • This is at a time when 54% of legal department spending is staying in-house, which is up from 40% a decade ago.
  • Coheso empowers legal and compliance teams to run more streamlined operations, including 25%-70% faster attorney responses, with heightened productivity and data visibility.

Top OECD Negotiator, Michael Plowgian, Rejoins KPMG LLP

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火曜日, 4月 16, 2024

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - April 16, 2024) - KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm, today announced that Michael Plowgian, a leading voice in international tax policy, has rejoined the firm as a principal in Washington National Tax.

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  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - April 16, 2024) - KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm, today announced that Michael Plowgian, a leading voice in international tax policy, has rejoined the firm as a principal in Washington National Tax.
  • He will also serve as the International Tax Policy Lead for the Americas and on the Global Policy Leadership Team.
  • "Michael's first-hand experience negotiating at the OECD will be invaluable to our multinational clients grappling with its implementation," said Rema Serafi (@remaserafi), Vice Chair - Tax, KPMG LLP.
  • "The new international tax landscape is extraordinarily complex, with far-reaching impacts on companies' tax positions, compliance, operations and more," said Danielle Rolfes , partner in charge - Washington National Tax, KPMG LLP.

Spelman College Announces Angela Bassett as 137th Commencement Speaker

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木曜日, 4月 25, 2024

She received an A.B., magna cum laude, from Harvard-Radcliffe College in 1992, and a J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 1996.

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  • She received an A.B., magna cum laude, from Harvard-Radcliffe College in 1992, and a J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 1996.
  • Reverend Dr. Yvette Flunder will serve as the speaker for the Baccalaureate Ceremony the day before Commencement.
  • Members of the media interested in covering Spelman’s 2024 Commencement activities should complete a Media Credentials Request form by Friday, May 10.
  • You can complete the form here: Request Media Credentials | Spelman College

Gaming and Leisure Properties Appoints Debra Martin Chase to Board of Directors

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水曜日, 4月 24, 2024

The appointment of Ms. Chase to the Board of Directors brings the total number of directors to eight, seven of whom are considered independent according to the listing standards of the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

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  • The appointment of Ms. Chase to the Board of Directors brings the total number of directors to eight, seven of whom are considered independent according to the listing standards of the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.
  • Ms. Chase has also been appointed as a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Ms. Chase is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of an entertainment production company doing business as Martin Chase Productions.
  • Ms. Chase holds degrees from Mount Holyoke College, including an honorary Doctorate of Arts, and the Harvard Law School.

Oceana Announces James Simon as New CEO

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金曜日, 4月 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oceana’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has appointed James (Jim) Simon as the next Chief Executive Officer of Oceana.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oceana’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has appointed James (Jim) Simon as the next Chief Executive Officer of Oceana.
  • This announcement follows an extensive eight-month global search and the upcoming retirement of Andrew Sharpless, Oceana’s longtime CEO.
  • “I’m thrilled and honored to continue working with Oceana’s talented staff and generous supporters in my new role as CEO,” said Jim Simon, Oceana’s longtime President and newly appointed CEO.
  • “The Board undertook an inclusive and fair search process that helped us affirm that Jim Simon is the best person positioned to lead Oceana into the future,” said Oceana Board Member Sara Lowell, who led the CEO search committee.

Ambassador Thomas Graham, Jr. Appointed As Chairman Emeritus of Lightbridge Corporation

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木曜日, 4月 18, 2024

RESTON, Va., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightbridge Corporation (“Lightbridge”) (Nasdaq: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, today announced that Ambassador Thomas Graham, Jr. will be retiring as Executive Chairman and director of Lightbridge effective as of the upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

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  • RESTON, Va., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightbridge Corporation (“Lightbridge”) (Nasdaq: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, today announced that Ambassador Thomas Graham, Jr. will be retiring as Executive Chairman and director of Lightbridge effective as of the upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
  • Ambassador Graham has been appointed Chairman Emeritus.
  • “I am honored to accept the appointment as Chairman Emeritus of Lightbridge,” said Ambassador Graham.
  • As he transitions to the role of Chairman Emeritus, we look forward to continuing to benefit from his wisdom and guidance.

Judicate West Bolsters Neutral Roster with Mediator Johanna Bracy

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木曜日, 4月 11, 2024

LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Johanna Bracy, Esq.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Johanna Bracy, Esq.
  • Bracy is based out of the Los Angeles office and is available statewide as a mediator.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Johanna to our neutral line-up.
  • Bracy is a member of the American Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Section and the California Lawyers Association’s Employment Law Section.

GrowGeneration Announces Change to Board of Directors

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木曜日, 4月 25, 2024

Ms. Carter will serve as an independent director on the Board and sit on the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance committees.

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  • Ms. Carter will serve as an independent director on the Board and sit on the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance committees.
  • Darren Lampert, GrowGeneration’s Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board, said, “On behalf of the Board of Directors and the GrowGen management team, we would like to thank Paul for the dedication, insight, and expertise he contributed to the Board and the Company during his tenure.
  • We are pleased to welcome her and look forward to the insight and expertise she will bring to the Company.”
    Ms. Carter commented, “I am excited and honored to be joining the GrowGeneration Board of Directors.
  • Previously, she served on the Board of Directors of Kanarys, Inc. from 2018 to 2022 and was a member of the Board of Directors of Legal Aid Texas from 2013 to 2022, including acting as Chair of the Board of Directors from 2017 to 2019 and serving on the Audit and Finance Committee and the Nomination Committee.

NeoGenomics Announces Senior Leadership Promotions

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木曜日, 4月 18, 2024

NeoGenomics, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEO), a leading oncology testing services company, today announced two promotions within its senior leadership team, effective immediately.

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  • NeoGenomics, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEO), a leading oncology testing services company, today announced two promotions within its senior leadership team, effective immediately.
  • “Warren and Melody have shown exceptional leadership and performance in their respective roles," said Chris Smith, CEO of NeoGenomics.
  • “As we enter our next phase of growth, these senior leadership appointments should drive operational efficiencies, strengthen commercial synergies, and accelerate innovation through R&D.
  • Prior to NeoGenomics, Stone served as President of Americas at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics and Senior Vice President, Life Sciences Division for MilliporeSigma.

UBS Private Wealth Management hires Regina Bronson and Alex Gitomer in New York City

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金曜日, 4月 12, 2024

UBS Private Wealth Management today announced that Regina Bronson and Alex Gitomer will be joining the firm as Managing Directors and Private Wealth Advisors in New York City.

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  • UBS Private Wealth Management today announced that Regina Bronson and Alex Gitomer will be joining the firm as Managing Directors and Private Wealth Advisors in New York City.
  • “Regina and Alex are talented advisors that have decades of combined experience advising ultra-high-net-worth clients on the complexities of maintaining and growing wealth through generations,” said Tom Conigatti, Market Director at UBS Private Wealth Management.
  • Alex Gitomer provides customized investment advice and comprehensive wealth management solutions to ultra-high-net-worth families, not-for-profit organizations and certain institutional clients.
  • Previously, Hilary spent nine years with Goldman Sachs and was most recently a Vice President in Private Wealth Management.