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Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton to Receive the 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Ninth Circuit

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월요일, 7월 24, 2023
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Phyllis J. Hamilton has been selected to receive the 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Ninth Circuit.

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  • Phyllis J. Hamilton has been selected to receive the 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Ninth Circuit.
  • Hamilton, who will receive the award during the 2023 Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, has been a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California since 2000.
  • “Judge Hamilton’s distinguished career embodies the exemplary character, integrity, professionalism, and dedication to the rule of law required of recipients of this award,” writes Judge (Ret.)
  • Edward Torpoco, president of the Edward J. McFetridge American Inn of Court.

Hoyer Law Group Secures More Than $600K in Settlements for Federal Employees

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토요일, 7월 22, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoyer Law Group proudly announces that attorney Neil Ognibene secured more than $600,000 in settlements for federal government employees within the last year.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoyer Law Group proudly announces that attorney Neil Ognibene secured more than $600,000 in settlements for federal government employees within the last year.
  • As head of the firm's federal employment practice, Neil specializes in discrimination, harassment, and whistleblower retaliation matters brought on behalf of federal employees.
  • Hoyer Law Group congratulates Neil on his outstanding work and dedication to justice for his federal employee clients.
  • We look forward to continuing to represent federal employees seeking just compensation and nonmonetary remedies for the wrongs they have suffered.

BERGER MONTAGUE ANNOUNCES THE ADDITION OF EIGHT LAWYERS TO JOIN ITS EMPLOYMENT, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW GROUPS

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화요일, 5월 23, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Adding to its premier capabilities, Berger Montague, a complex litigation powerhouse, is pleased to announce the addition of eight new trial lawyers to the firm. Berger Montague is now 89-lawyers strong across seven offices and expects to reach the 100-lawyer threshold before year-end. Driving the firm's growth-plan is the high demand for the firm's services in its many practice areas and the desire of lawyers across the country to join an organization that truly values excellence in client service, high ethical standards, aggressive pursuit of client-interests, top-level performance, and camaraderie. The formula is straightforward, says firm Chairman Eric Cramer, "We hire the best people, provide them the resources necessary to succeed, coordinate around a common mission of seeking justice on behalf of consumers, workers, businesses, and citizens, and foster a culture of teamwork in the service of winning on behalf of our clients. So long as we keep these principles top of mind, we will continue to grow and thrive as an institution."

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  • PHILADELPHIA, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Adding to its premier capabilities, Berger Montague, a complex litigation powerhouse, is pleased to announce the addition of eight new trial lawyers to the firm.
  • Berger Montague is now 89-lawyers strong across seven offices and expects to reach the 100-lawyer threshold before year-end.
  • Ms. Varnell is also on the Partners Council of the National Consumer Law Center in Washington, D.C., one of the nation's leading consumer advocacy organizations.
  • Prior to joining Berger Montague, he was part of the environmental team at a major plaintiffs' law firm in Manhattan for 16 years.

Protective Life Corporation Announces Board of Directors Updates

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화요일, 4월 4, 2023
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Protective Life Corporation (Protective), a subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. (Dai-ichi, TSE:8750), announces updates to its board of directors.

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  • Protective Life Corporation (Protective), a subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. (Dai-ichi, TSE:8750), announces updates to its board of directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230404006045/en/
    “We are pleased to welcome three new, well-respected leaders to Protective’s Board of Directors,” said Michael J. Morrissey, Chairman of Protective’s Board of Directors.
  • Their combined knowledge and experience of the financial and medical industries will bring a depth of leadership to the Protective Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Yamaguchi will replace Toshiaki Sumino, Director, Managing Executive Officer of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. and Managing Executive Officer of The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co., Ltd., who has now completed his board term for Protective.

NCLA Celebrates U.S. Sup. Ct. Cert. Grant in Securities and Exchange Commission v. Michelle Cochran

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화요일, 5월 17, 2022
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Washington, D.C., May 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari in Securities and Exchange Commission v. Michelle Cochran.

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  • Washington, D.C., May 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari in Securities and Exchange Commission v. Michelle Cochran.
  • NCLAs lead counsel on the case is Peggy Little, who successfully argued it before the en banc Fifth Circuit.
  • Latham partner Greg Garre, a former Solicitor General of the United States, is Counsel of Record, representing Ms. Cochran.
  • NCLA is tremendously grateful to Michelle Cochran for her willingness to fight this important fight and to Greg Garre and his terrific team at Latham & Watkins, who are helping NCLA represent Michelle at the U.S. Supreme Court.

Dallas Federal Employment Labor Attorney Named 2022 Texas Elite Lawyer

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월요일, 2월 7, 2022
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DALLAS, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Devadoss Law Firm, P.L.L.C., a Texas law firm that provides representation for federal employees, is honored to announce that founding attorney Bobby Devadoss has been named a 2022 Elite Lawyer for the state of Texas.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Devadoss Law Firm, P.L.L.C., a Texas law firm that provides representation for federal employees, is honored to announce that founding attorney Bobby Devadoss has been named a 2022 Elite Lawyer for the state of Texas.
  • Bobby Devadoss is a knowledgeable and dedicated attorney who practices in the field of federal employment law.
  • Attorney Devadoss has years of experience working within the federal sector, taking on both labor and employment cases.
  • Before opening his practice, Attorney Devadoss served as a federal labor attorney for the Federal Aviation Administration as well as the Federal Labor Relations Authority.

Paralyzed Veterans of America issues statement on Veterans Affairs' proposed access standards to community care

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목요일, 1월 31, 2019
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The law sought to reform VA's community care programs, including replacing the existing Choice program that sets the benchmark for access to care in the community.

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  • The law sought to reform VA's community care programs, including replacing the existing Choice program that sets the benchmark for access to care in the community.
  • The VA is proposing community care access standards that are based on average drive time and appointment wait times.Paralyzed Veterans of America applauds the VA's attempt to provide timely, quality health care in the most appropriate setting to veterans.
  • "The proposed new access standards will significantly increase the number of veterans eligible to access community care by at least 20 to 30 percent, by the VA's own assumptions.
  • Paralyzed Veterans of America is particularly concerned about the drive time access standards that have been proposed.

MiMedx Comments On Matters Related To Former VA Employees

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목요일, 5월 10, 2018
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Although the indictment does reference speaker fees paid by the Company to the former VA employees who were indicted and other interactions between persons who were MiMedx employees at the time of the alleged events, it is important to note that MiMedx was not indicted.

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  • Although the indictment does reference speaker fees paid by the Company to the former VA employees who were indicted and other interactions between persons who were MiMedx employees at the time of the alleged events, it is important to note that MiMedx was not indicted.
  • Furthermore, the Company has fully cooperated with the VA Office of Inspector General, which conducted the investigation in this matter.
  • The Company maintains a robust compliance program that, among other processes and procedures, monitors the activities of our sales representatives.
  • On previous occasions, MiMedx has informed shareholders that it has been proactive in providing information to the VA Office of Inspector General relative to concerns the Company had with certain terminated employees possibly not following VA rules and regulations.