Ballard Spahr

Greenberg Traurig Continues to Expand Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice

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måndag, mars 11, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to expand its Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice with the addition of Rinaldo Martinez as of counsel in the firm's Washington, D.C., office. Martinez joins the firm from Ballard Spahr, bringing with him over a decade of experience counseling financial services and fintech companies on regulatory compliance matters.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to expand its Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice with the addition of Rinaldo Martinez as of counsel in the firm's Washington, D.C., office.
  • WASHINGTON, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to expand its Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice with the addition of Rinaldo Martinez as of counsel in the firm's Washington, D.C. , office.
  • Martinez's move to Greenberg Traurig is part of the firm's strategic expansion of its global Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Rinaldo to our growing practice," said Marina Olman-Pal , co-chair of the firm's Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice.

SkyWater Expands Board of Directors with Appointment of Dennis Goetz and Joseph Humke

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fredag, mars 8, 2024
Legal, Other Manufacturing, Technology, Finance, Semiconductor, Satellite, Aerospace, Professional Services, Manufacturing, CFO, BBA, Certified Management Accountant, Lindquist, Ballard Spahr, Investment, Strategic planning, University of Wisconsin–Madison, General counsel, SkyWater Technology, University, History, Marquette University Law School, Business, Jan Vansina, Knowledge, Buca, Lindquist & Vennum, Corporation, Partnership, Management

SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the appointment of two accomplished professionals to its board of directors: Dennis Goetz and Joseph Humke, effective April 1, 2024.

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  • SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the appointment of two accomplished professionals to its board of directors: Dennis Goetz and Joseph Humke, effective April 1, 2024.
  • Mr. Goetz will serve on the Board’s Audit Committee and Mr. Humke will serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
  • Mr. Goetz joins the Board with extensive finance experience as a versatile leader and trusted business advisor with a history of driving profitable growth and sustainable value creation.
  • Mr. Humke brings broad legal and M&A experience to SkyWater’s Board, further strengthening its governance and strategic decision-making processes.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation announces new executive staff, leadership promotions and Baldrige honors

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måndag, februari 5, 2024
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He will serve as corporate secretary for the foundation board of trustees and oversee the internal audit function of the foundation.

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  • He will serve as corporate secretary for the foundation board of trustees and oversee the internal audit function of the foundation.
  • Williams will be a member of the executive leadership team, reporting to WKKF president and CEO La June Montgomery Tabron.
  • The foundation also announced the promotion of three WKKF executive colleagues to newly designed leadership roles.
  • Kellogg Foundation, using the national Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence as its framework to help Michigan-based organizations enhance their performance.

Litigator Philip Yannella Joins Blank Rome as Partner and Co-Chair of the Privacy, Security & Data Protection Practice

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tisdag, januari 23, 2024
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He joins the firm’s Philadelphia office from Ballard Spahr where he was a partner and co-leader of the Privacy and Data Security Group.

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  • He joins the firm’s Philadelphia office from Ballard Spahr where he was a partner and co-leader of the Privacy and Data Security Group.
  • Phil will be a tremendous asset as we continue to grow our Privacy, Security & Data Protection practice and services.”
    Phil advises clients on regulatory compliance, privacy litigation, data breach counseling and investigations, and data governance.
  • “Phil has built a tremendous reputation as a trusted data privacy and cybersecurity advisor and litigator,” said Sharon R. Klein , partner and co-chair of the Privacy, Security & Data Protection practice.
  • “I’m delighted to join Blank Rome and support the Privacy, Security & Data Protection practice alongside Sharon, one of the top privacy and data security lawyers in the field,” noted Phil.

National Press Club Journalism Institute FOIA case advances

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fredag, januari 5, 2024
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Judge Rudolph Contreras' ruling came in a Freedom of Information case brought by the National Press Club Journalism Institute and Kathy Kiely seeking records about Emilio Gutiérrez Soto, the National Press Club's 2017 press freedom honoree.

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  • Judge Rudolph Contreras' ruling came in a Freedom of Information case brought by the National Press Club Journalism Institute and Kathy Kiely seeking records about Emilio Gutiérrez Soto, the National Press Club's 2017 press freedom honoree.
  • Kiely is the Lee Hills Chair in Free Press Studies at the Missouri School of Journalism and the Institute's former Press Freedom Fellow.
  • On October 4, 2017, while his case was pending on appeal, Gutiérrez spoke at the National Press Club and was awarded the John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award.
  • So, the National Press Club Journalism Institute filed a FOIA request for all of the agency's communications regarding Gutiérrez.

Republic Bancorp and Norcross Braca Group Announce $35 Million Investment

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fredag, oktober 27, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (OTCEM: FRBK) (“Republic” or the “Company”), the parent company of Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank, and George E. Norcross, III, Gregory B. Braca, Philip A. Norcross, Lexie Norcross, other Norcross family members and affiliates (collectively, the “Norcross Braca Group”), today announced that they have signed a Securities Purchase Agreement to effectuate a $35 million investment by the Norcross Braca Group. As part of the agreement, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) will be reconstituted, with former TD Bank U.S. CEO Gregory B. Braca and two other highly qualified individuals joining as Directors and Philip A. Norcross becoming the Chair. Upon closing of the new investment, which is subject to regulatory approval and other conditions related to the Company, the remainder of the previously announced $75 million to $100 million capital raise will commence.

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  • Investment Will Improve Capital Ratios and Result in Reconstitution of Republic Board, with Appointment of Philip A. Norcross as Chair as well as Gregory B. Braca and Two New Independent Directors
    PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (OTCEM: FRBK) (“Republic” or the “Company”), the parent company of Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank, and George E. Norcross, III, Gregory B. Braca, Philip A. Norcross, Lexie Norcross, other Norcross family members and affiliates (collectively, the “Norcross Braca Group”), today announced that they have signed a Securities Purchase Agreement to effectuate a $35 million investment by the Norcross Braca Group.
  • Upon closing of the new investment, which is subject to regulatory approval and other conditions related to the Company, the remainder of the previously announced $75 million to $100 million capital raise will commence.
  • Legacy Directors Andrew B. Cohen, Harry D. Madonna, Harris Wildstein and Lisa Jacobs will all depart the Board.
  • Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and Ballard Spahr are serving as legal advisors to the Norcross Braca Group.

Republic Bank and Norcross Braca Group Announce Signing of Letter of Intent

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onsdag, september 27, 2023
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Under the LOI, the Norcross Braca Group will make a new investment of at least $35 million in the Company.

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  • Under the LOI, the Norcross Braca Group will make a new investment of at least $35 million in the Company.
  • Upon the consummation of the Capital Raise, Republic will pay certain fees and expenses of the Norcross Braca Group and assume certain investment banking and legal expenses.
  • With this announcement, we plan to work with the Norcross Braca Group to put Republic on the best footing possible to enhance value for all shareholders.
  • Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and Ballard Spahr are serving as legal advisors to the Norcross Braca Group.

Ballard Spahr, Driving Operational Excellence, Leverages NetDocuments Cloud Technology

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tisdag, september 26, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NetDocuments, the world's #1 trusted cloud platform where legal professionals do their best work, today announced that Ballard Spahr, an Am Law 100 law firm with more than 600 lawyers focused on providing results-driven counsel and exceptional service to clients, has selected the NetDocuments content management and productivity platform as part of the firm's focus on achieving operational excellence and technology efficiency through a cloud-first approach.

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  • Firm selects NetDocuments content management and productivity platform as part of focus on achieving operational excellence and technology efficiency through cloud-first approach.
  • With NetDocuments, we found a secure technology that our users will embrace and that will remove barriers to productivity as our firm continues to set the standard for delivering client value and innovation.
  • The decision to select NetDocuments was part of an extensive side-by-side comparison and evaluation between NetDocuments and the incumbent system.
  • For more examples of how NetDocuments is helping firms like Ballard Spahr create efficiencies through cloud-based technology, please click here .

M&T Bank Partners with The Community Grocer to Address Food Access and Insecurity In Philadelphia

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onsdag, september 20, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) is helping one nonprofit organization reinvent the community corner store concept and promote food access in neighborhoods across West and Southwest Philadelphia.

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  • TCG's program has been vetted and approved by Harvard Law School's Food Law and Policy Clinic as compliant with SNAP regulations.
  • Throughout the Philadelphia region, more than 200,000 people are considered food-insecure , with inconsistent access to affordable, healthy food.
  • Philadelphia follows national trends with children and people of color experiencing food insecurity at a higher rate than others.
  • Financing for the refurbishment of TCG's Philadelphia location was provided by Community First Fund (CFF), a Philadelphia-based nonprofit partner of M&T Bank.

Validus Capital Expands Team with a Senior Tax Partner from Ernst & Young LLP, Gino Sasso, CPA

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fredag, augusti 11, 2023
Accounting, Asset Management, Professional Services, Finance, Fatal Five, Ernst & Young, Ballard Spahr, Capital, Ernst, Family, IP, Financial services

Validus Capital announced that the firm has expanded its team by adding Gino Sasso as a Strategic Advisor to the firm.

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  • Validus Capital announced that the firm has expanded its team by adding Gino Sasso as a Strategic Advisor to the firm.
  • Gino was a senior tax partner at Ernst & Young in Los Angeles, where he spent over 38 years serving public companies and family enterprise groups with global operations.
  • He has extensive experience providing tax planning and family office advisory strategies for closely held businesses, stakeholders, and multigenerational families.
  • Validus is led by John Krambeer, Matthew Schulz, and Sean Chen, who average over 23 years of financial advisory experience.