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Cobb Martinez Adds Litigation and Employment Team from Burford & Ryburn

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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DALLAS, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas-based law firm Cobb Martinez Woodward PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of six attorneys formerly of Burford & Ryburn, LLP, who joined the firm March 1.

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  • DALLAS, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas-based law firm Cobb Martinez Woodward PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of six attorneys formerly of Burford & Ryburn, LLP, who joined the firm March 1.
  • Both Simon Whiting and Nicole Tong are Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
  • Whiting was selected as Best Lawyers' 2023 "Lawyer of the Year" in Employment Law – Management for the Dallas/Fort Worth region.
  • "With CMW we found a firm that first and foremost shares our culture, values, and high ethical standards," said former Burford & Ryburn partner, Lance Travis.

EXPERIENCE SHOWS, AS TWO LEADING VANCOUVER LABOUR LAW COLLEAGUES RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS RECOGNITION

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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This is one of Canada's top law awards and recognizes Tom's decades of outstanding contributions to Canadian labour law.

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  • This is one of Canada's top law awards and recognizes Tom's decades of outstanding contributions to Canadian labour law.
  • The College is a professional association headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, that honours the leading lawyers in the practice of Labour and Employment Law in the U.S. and Canada.
  • He has written numerous articles, lectured for Continuing Legal Education and is invited regularly to speak on labour and employment law matters.
  • Delayne was also recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada 2023 as "Lawyer of the Year" for Vancouver in the area of Education Law.

Singapore Budget 2023 insights and analysis: Wolters Kluwer shares market-first reports highlighting key provisions

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Wolters Kluwer , a global leader in professional information, software solutions and services, today provided tax and HR professionals with access to two comprehensive reports.

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  • Wolters Kluwer , a global leader in professional information, software solutions and services, today provided tax and HR professionals with access to two comprehensive reports.
  • The Wolters Kluwer Singapore Budget 2023 – Tax Report shares expert insights and a high-level summary of the budget’s new business tax, personal tax and tax incentives.
  • The Wolters Kluwer Singapore Budget 2023 – HR (Employment Law) Report shares expert insights on the Budget’s short- and long-term measures intended to invest in the economy and workers, including job growth incentives, and jobs.
  • Izzy Silva, Managing Director, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting, Asia Pacific, said:
    “The market-first issuance of these two 2023 Singapore Budget reports underscores Wolters Kluwer’s commitment to providing our tax and accounting firm clients with real-time, rapid access to trusted, high-quality, accurate information and analysis that empowers them to make informed decisions on behalf of their businesses and clients.”

iLearningEngines Completes 20th Webinar of its Quarterly Series Focused on the Insurance Sector and Employment Legal Issues

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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iLearningEngines, the market leader in cloud-based, mission-critical training for enterprises, completed its most recent quarterly webinar, the 20th in its series targeting the insurance sector.

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  • iLearningEngines, the market leader in cloud-based, mission-critical training for enterprises, completed its most recent quarterly webinar, the 20th in its series targeting the insurance sector.
  • With insurance providers, iLearningEngines offers a responsive intelligence platform that drives improved insurance solutions.
  • This webinar forms part of a Quarterly Series designed to inform business professionals and organizations about topics such as employment practices & liability issues.
  • To learn more about how iLearningEngines drives success in the insurance industry by combining learning automation with information intelligence, visit iLearningEngines’ insurance industry webpage here: https://ilearningengines.com/insurance/

Wayne N. Outten Awarded the 2023 NYSBA Labor & Employment Law Section Lifetime Achievement Award

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Labor and Employment Law Section honored Wayne N. Outten , Founding Partner of Outten & Golden LLP , with its Lifetime Achievement Award at the Section's Annual Meeting on January 20, 2023.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Labor and Employment Law Section honored Wayne N. Outten , Founding Partner of Outten & Golden LLP , with its Lifetime Achievement Award at the Section's Annual Meeting on January 20, 2023.
  • The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes attorneys who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of labor and employment law through their practice, writing, teaching, or with public service.
  • Also, Mr. Outten is the author of a book on employee rights and has written many book chapters, articles, and papers on labor and employment law.
  • The NYSBA Labor and Employment Law Section's Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Mr. Outten at the NYSBA Labor and Employment Law Section's Annual Meeting on January 20, 2023.

Asurint Offers Free Webinar on Trends for Background Screening in 2023

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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Cleveland, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asurint, a leading background screening solutions provider, announced it will be holding a free online webinar, “Top Background Screening Trends in 2023,” on Thursday, January 26th at 12 p.m. EST.

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  • Cleveland, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asurint, a leading background screening solutions provider, announced it will be holding a free online webinar, “Top Background Screening Trends in 2023,” on Thursday, January 26th at 12 p.m. EST.
  • The legal landscape of employment and background screening laws continues to evolve.
  • “Top Background Screening Trends in 2023” will highlight five key trends Asurint believes will impact employers heading into this new year.
  • Receive Asurint’s companion whitepaper, Top Trends in 2023: Background Screening and Employment Law, which will provide a deeper discussion of the webinar topics.

Poppulo Expands Executive Team with New President and Chief People Officer Appointments

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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DENVER and CORK, Ireland, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading communications and workplace experience software company Poppulo has bolstered its executive team with the hire of Samantha Bufton as President and Chief Operating Officer and Eoin Byrne as Chief People Officer. This announcement comes on the heels of Poppulo's recent unveiling of the Poppulo Harmony platform, which combines the best technology from Poppulo's recently merged companies into a comprehensive communication and workplace experience solution.

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  • DENVER and CORK, Ireland, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading communications and workplace experience software company Poppulo has bolstered its executive team with the hire of Samantha Bufton as President and Chief Operating Officer and Eoin Byrne as Chief People Officer.
  • "We're thrilled to have Samantha and Eoin at the helm of our new Poppulo team," said David Levin, CEO of Poppulo.
  • As Poppulo's new President and COO, Samantha will develop and lead the company's operational leadership team.
  • "We're thrilled to have Samantha and Eoin at the helm of our new Poppulo team," said David Levin, CEO of Poppulo.

German American Bancorp, Inc. (GABC) Appoints Angela Curry to Corporate Board of Directors

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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JASPER, Ind., Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) announced today the appointment of Angela Curry, General Counsel and Vice President for Legal Affairs at the University of Louisville, to its corporate board of directors effective as of January 1, 2023.

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  • JASPER, Ind., Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) announced today the appointment of Angela Curry, General Counsel and Vice President for Legal Affairs at the University of Louisville, to its corporate board of directors effective as of January 1, 2023.
  • In addition to her role as General Counsel and Vice President for Legal Affairs, in 2021 Curry was also appointed to serve as Interim Chief of Staff for University.
  • Her diverse experience and strong, extensive legal counsel and governance skills will be an incredible asset to our German American organization,” stated D. Neil Dauby, German American’s President & CEO.
  • With Angela’s market knowledge and skill set, I am confident she will be integral in shaping and enhancing our company in the years to come.”
    “I am excited to join the German American Board of Directors,” stated Curry.

Burke Secures Unanimous Defense Jury Verdict for City of Los Angeles

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
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A Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP litigation team won a unanimous defense verdict after a nine-day jury trial in Duffy v. City of Los Angeles (BC675781) in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

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  • A Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP litigation team won a unanimous defense verdict after a nine-day jury trial in Duffy v. City of Los Angeles (BC675781) in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
  • The team was led by Burke partners Elisabeth A. Frater and Lisa W. Lee .
  • As the 12-person jury unanimously found that the traffic officer and the City were not liable for the incident, no expert medical or damages testimony was presented.
  • “It was gratifying to see the jury unanimously come to the conclusion that the traffic officer and the City of Los Angeles bore no liability,” Lee said.

Hilb Group Names Satterwhite as General Counsel, Broadens Senior Leadership Team

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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As General Counsel, Satterwhite will report directly to Hilb Group CEO Ricky Spiro.

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  • As General Counsel, Satterwhite will report directly to Hilb Group CEO Ricky Spiro.
  • "Rod is a terrific addition to our senior leadership team," stated Hilb Group CEO Ricky Spiro.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Rod to Hilb Group as our General Counsel," said Hilb Group COO Jason Angus.
  • About Hilb Group: The Hilb Group is a leading property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and advisory firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.