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Greenberg Traurig's Entertainment & Media Practice Congratulates Clients Nominated for ACM Awards

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Saturday, April 15, 2023

NEW YORK, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Entertainment & Media Practice congratulates its clients for their nominations at the upcoming 58th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, to be held May 11.

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  • Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Entertainment & Media Practice congratulates its clients for their nominations at the upcoming 58th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, to be held May 11.
  • NEW YORK, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Entertainment & Media Practice congratulates its clients for their nominations at the upcoming 58th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, to be held May 11.
  • "Watching our clients recognized by such a prestigious body encourages us to further commit to our practice and raise our personal standards as one of the country's biggest entertainment practices."
  • 17 Greenberg Traurig clients were recognized with 23 nominations across 12 categories:

Greenberg Traurig's Jaret Davis and John Owens to Speak at eMerge Americas Conference

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Friday, April 14, 2023

MIAMI, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig, P.A. shareholders Jaret L. Davis and John D. Owens, III will be featured speakers at the 2023 eMerge Americas technology conference April 20-21 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida. Greenberg Traurig is a founding partner and sponsor of this annual conference.

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  • shareholders Jaret L. Davis and John D. Owens, III will be featured speakers at the 2023 eMerge Americas technology conference April 20-21 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida.
  • Greenberg Traurig is a founding partner and sponsor of this annual conference.
  • shareholders Jaret L. Davis and John D. Owens, III will be featured speakers at the 2023 eMerge Americas technology conference April 20-21 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida.
  • eMerge Americas is the premier global technology event convening in Miami and anchors Miami Tech Month 2023.

KBS Sells TOBY Award-Winning 675,945 Square-Foot Class A Mixed-Use Property in Downtown Los Angeles, California for $104 Million

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Union Bank Plaza was owned by KBS Real Estate Investment Trust II.

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  • Union Bank Plaza was owned by KBS Real Estate Investment Trust II.
  • “The property represents an opportunity for the buyer to be part of an eventual post-pandemic recovery in downtown Los Angeles.
  • Additionally, Union Bank Plaza recently achieved The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) recognition from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Greater Los Angeles.
  • “KBS did a terrific renovation of Union Bank Plaza which put it squarely in the Class A subset.

BYU Law Partners with Top Corporate Law Firms to Broaden Scope of Spring 2023 Academies Program

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

PROVO, Utah, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BYU Law, a global law school focused on leadership in legal theory and practice, today announced the addition of five new boot camp-style Academies for spring 2023, providing more opportunities for first-year BYU Law students to connect with top-flight attorneys for hands on experience in areas of interest. Offered in partnership with several leading law firms, the Academies being added this year include the Appellate Academy in Los Angeles (Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher), the Corporate Compliance Academy in Los Angeles (Mayer Brown), the Restructuring Academy in Philadelphia (Greenberg Traurig), the Chancery Academy in Delaware (Potter Anderson & Corroon), and the International Commercial Arbitration Academy in Geneva.

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  • "Our Academies program has been in great demand with students and law firms alike, recognizing the unmatched benefit from networking and hands-on learning that this program provides," said Gordon Smith, dean of BYU Law.
  • "It's gratifying to have interest from such a diverse lineup of topnotch firms in legal markets throughout the country, as well as globally."
  • The BYU Law Academies provide each first-year BYU Law student the opportunity to participate in an area of interest for their future legal career exploration.
  • Each Academy will be supervised by a full-time BYU Law faculty sponsor with relevant practice experience and a dedicated academy-specific adjunct faculty coordinator from BYU Law, in addition to lawyers who work for collaborating law firms.

Greenberg Traurig Secures Litigation Victory for CORE and Sean Penn, as Judge Dismisses Complaint Filed By NLRB

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Friday, March 31, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After two years of hard-fought litigation, global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP achieved a trial victory, led by Shareholders Mathew S. Rosengart and Chuck Birenbaum, and vindication for client CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort), wherein upon hearing the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) evidence at trial, Judge Lisa D. Ross dismissed a case filed against the organization by the NLRB, Case 31-CA-272228.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After two years of hard-fought litigation, global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP achieved a trial victory, led by Shareholders Mathew S. Rosengart and Chuck Birenbaum , and vindication for client CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort), wherein upon hearing the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) evidence at trial, Judge Lisa D. Ross dismissed a case filed against the organization by the NLRB, Case 31-CA-272228.
  • Following extensive litigation and the NLRB's presentation of its case, Judge Ross granted CORE's motion for a directed verdict and dismissed the NLRB's Complaint against CORE.
  • He added that "it was an honor, as always, to represent CORE and Sean Penn, and to uphold important principles of law."
  • In addition to Rosengart and Birenbaum, the Greenberg Traurig team included Shareholder Jonathan S. Sack .

The Real Brokerage Strengthens Leadership Team

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

The Real Brokerage Inc. (TSX: REAX) (NASDAQ: REAX), the fastest-growing publicly traded real estate brokerage, today announced it has named Alexandra Lumpkin as the company’s first General Counsel.

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  • The Real Brokerage Inc. (TSX: REAX) (NASDAQ: REAX), the fastest-growing publicly traded real estate brokerage, today announced it has named Alexandra Lumpkin as the company’s first General Counsel.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230330005229/en/
    Alexandra Lumpkin joins The Real Brokerage as General Counsel.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are thrilled to welcome Alix to our leadership team.
  • “I am thrilled to join Real as it continues to rapidly grow its integrated technology across its brokerage, mortgage and title operations,” Lumpkin said.

LLYC acquires BAM and doubles its presence in the U.S.

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

"The acquisition of BAM supports our international growth strategy and allows LLYC to rapidly scale in the U.S. and broaden our service proposition," said Alejandro Romero , Partner and Global CEO of LLYC.

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  • "The acquisition of BAM supports our international growth strategy and allows LLYC to rapidly scale in the U.S. and broaden our service proposition," said Alejandro Romero , Partner and Global CEO of LLYC.
  • LLYC has nearly doubled its size since 2020, and its acquisition of BAM supports the company's strategic growth trajectory.
  • "Joining LLYC is a natural next step in the evolution of BAM and a hugely exciting opportunity for our team.
  • The initial valuation of BAM is $13.2 million and LLYC is acquiring an initial 80 percent stake in the company.

Greenberg Traurig New Jersey Expands White Collar Defense and Litigation Capabilities with Addition of Kevin G. Walsh

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its White Collar Defense & Special Investigations and Litigation practices with the addition of Kevin G. Walsh as a shareholder in the New Jersey office. Walsh joins from Gibbons P.C., where he co-chaired that firm's Government & Regulatory Affairs Group and was a member of its Executive Committee. During a period of his work at Gibbons, Walsh also served as the Acting General Counsel of Seton Hall University.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its White Collar Defense & Special Investigations and Litigation practices with the addition of Kevin G. Walsh as a shareholder in the New Jersey office.
  • FLORHAM PARK, N.J., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its White Collar Defense & Special Investigations and Litigation practices with the addition of Kevin G. Walsh as a shareholder in the New Jersey office .
  • "Kevin is a well-known, dedicated, and highly respected member of the New Jersey white collar community," said Adam Hoffinger, one of the co-chairs of Greenberg Traurig's White Collar Defense & Special Investigations practice.
  • The Greenberg Traurig brand is unparalleled for this depth of specific legal talent in New Jersey and beyond," Walsh said.

U-Haul Promotes Kristine Campbell to Role of General Counsel

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

PHOENIX, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® has announced Kristine Campbell will become its new General Counsel beginning on May 12, following Larry De Respino's decision to retire after 18 years in that role.

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  • She served as Assistant General Counsel under De Respino for nine years and has been Director of Litigation since 2020.
  • "Kristine has many years of U-Haul know-how that will serve her well in this new role," U-Haul CEO Joe Shoen stated.
  • For the last 18 years as General Counsel, Larry has protected the Company and provided consistent, sound counsel that has advanced our objectives."
  • He joined the U-Haul Legal team in 2000, was appointed Director of Litigation in 2002, and became General Counsel in 2005.

Greenberg Traurig Advises Trax USA Corp. On Sale to AAR Corp.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

MIAMI, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig P.A. advised Trax USA Corp., a leading provider of software for aircraft maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) and fleet management, on its sale to AAR Corp. (NYSE:AIR).

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  • advised Trax USA Corp., a leading provider of software for aircraft maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) and fleet management, on its sale to AAR Corp. (NYSE:AIR).
  • MIAMI, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig P.A.
  • advised Trax USA Corp., a leading provider of software for aircraft maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) and fleet management, on its sale to AAR Corp. (NYSE:AIR).
  • AAR is leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs.