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Nonprofit Legal Expert Catherine Livingston Joins the American Institutes for Research as Chief Legal Officer

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Arlington, Va., Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catherine E. Livingston, an attorney with broad experience working in the nonprofit and government contracting sectors, will join the American Institutes for Research (AIR) as Chief Legal Officer, effective February 1.

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  • Arlington, Va., Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catherine E. Livingston, an attorney with broad experience working in the nonprofit and government contracting sectors, will join the American Institutes for Research (AIR) as Chief Legal Officer, effective February 1.
  • In her new position, Livingston will oversee all internal and external legal matters for AIR, including compliance with laws, regulations and policies related to all institutional interests.
  • Livingston will also serve as AIR’s in-house ethics officer and secretary to the AIR Board of Directors.
  • “I’m so pleased to welcome Catherine to AIR and look forward to working with her to ensure a strong legal foundation for our institution,” said Lawrence D. Bobo , chair of the AIR Board of Directors .

The SOC Details Why Board Change is Needed to Fix Starbucks’ Broken Approach to Labor Issues, Rehabilitate its Reputation and Help Maximize Shareholder Value

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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We believe the current Board has tolerated an unacceptable level of reputational risk, a counterproductive approach to labor issues and a flawed allocation of resources.

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  • We believe the current Board has tolerated an unacceptable level of reputational risk, a counterproductive approach to labor issues and a flawed allocation of resources.
  • You can support this change and be part of ensuring Starbucks returns to the right path for the future.
  • We urge you to use the enclosed BLUE proxy card to vote “FOR” each of the SOC Nominees today.
  • If elected, we expect the SOC Nominees to work constructively and effectively to recalibrate the Company’s approach to its labor issues, rehabilitate its reputation and maximize shareholder value.

Seyfarth Launches Transactional Restructuring & Insolvency Practice and Adds to Servicing & Special Servicing Practice With Team Located Across the Country

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP continues the national expansion of its Corporate department – launching a Restructuring & Insolvency practice and growing its Servicing & Special Servicing practice with three prominent partners, Jason DeJonker , Scott Olson and Richard (“Rick”) White .

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  • Seyfarth Shaw LLP continues the national expansion of its Corporate department – launching a Restructuring & Insolvency practice and growing its Servicing & Special Servicing practice with three prominent partners, Jason DeJonker , Scott Olson and Richard (“Rick”) White .
  • White, who is in Atlanta, joins the Servicing & Special Servicing practice , which advises clients on issues involving securitization, tax, securities law, defeasance, and loan assumptions and was created last summer.
  • They all join the firm from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP where they were partners.
  • The addition of their team continues the firm’s strategic growth with a dozen lawyers joining the Corporate practice in the past year.

Kaplan Survey: Law Schools Concerned about Class Diversity, Amid Affirmative Action Ban Fallout

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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However, the silver lining lies in the promising trend of an increasingly diverse applicant pool, which presents an opportunity to mitigate any challenges they may face in achieving a representative student body," said Amit Schlesinger, executive director of legal and government programs , Kaplan.

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  • However, the silver lining lies in the promising trend of an increasingly diverse applicant pool, which presents an opportunity to mitigate any challenges they may face in achieving a representative student body," said Amit Schlesinger, executive director of legal and government programs , Kaplan.
  • “It’s unlikely this streak will continue given the Court’s decision, but law schools will likely do their best to stem the bleeding, while not violating the ruling.”
    To speak with a Kaplan law school admissions expert, contact [email protected] .
  • *Admissions officers from 85 of the nation’s 196 American Bar Association-accredited law schools were polled by e-mail and phone between August and November 2023.
  • Among the 85 law schools that participated are 22 of the top 50, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

Nextpoint and Tom O'Connor Launch New Book "eDiscovery for the Rest of Us" at Legalweek 2024

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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CHICAGO, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nextpoint, an industry leader in cloud-based ediscovery and litigation support software, partnered with noted ediscovery expert Tom O'Connor to publish "eDiscovery for the Rest of Us," a book that provides thoughtful discussions and practical solutions to modern ediscovery challenges, with a particular focus on ediscovery for small firms.

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  • The 2024 version features new content, enhanced design, and practical checklists and discussions that address current regulations, rules, and challenges in the ediscovery world.
  • The book also utilizes imagery from Nextpoint software to demonstrate tactical ediscovery workflows, from processing steps to production tips .
  • O'Connor discussed "eDiscovery for the Rest of Us" in a recent episode of the EDRM podcast Illumination Zone.
  • Listen to the interview to learn more about the book and its upcoming launch at Legalweek.

AccessLex Institute Releases the Newest Update to the Legal Education Data Deck

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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graduates, and first-time bar passage, AccessLex Institute® introduced its newest update to the Legal Education Data Deck today.

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  • graduates, and first-time bar passage, AccessLex Institute® introduced its newest update to the Legal Education Data Deck today.
  • Through the Legal Education Data Deck, AccessLex identifies trends that affect access, affordability, and value in legal education.
  • The deck also includes the latest information on law student outcomes as well as new data from the U.S. Department of Education on law student demographics and debt.
  • The January Data Deck revealed that nearly half of law school students enroll in law school carrying debt remaining from their undergraduate education.

Greenstein & Milbauer, To Hold Building Owners Accountable for Negligent Snow and Ice Removal

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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The firm strives to obtain compensation for those injured due to these snow and ice falls when those responsible for snow and ice removal on public sidewalks fail to live up to their responsibilities or perform snow and ice removal negligently.

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  • The firm strives to obtain compensation for those injured due to these snow and ice falls when those responsible for snow and ice removal on public sidewalks fail to live up to their responsibilities or perform snow and ice removal negligently.
  • Bart Pittari, a partner at Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP, states "When the ice starts to melt after a snowfall, many owners think they can get away by letting nature do their shoveling.
  • The challenge is that when it gets cold at night, that water could freeze, going from snow to much more dangerous ice.
  • In New York, building owners are responsible for taking reasonable measures to remedy snow and ice conditions that are caused by inclement weather.

Bill Appleton retiring as Scripps' chief legal officer; Dave Giles appointed to succeed him

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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CINCINNATI, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Appleton, chief legal officer for The E.W.

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  • CINCINNATI, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Appleton, chief legal officer for The E.W.
  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), will retire at the end of 2024, and the company has appointed Deputy General Counsel Dave Giles to replace him.
  • Appleton joined Scripps in 2008 and has counseled its leadership team on every major decision since then.
  • "Dave will work closely with Bill to ensure a smooth transition, and I know we will remain in good hands."

Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD Names New Managing Partner

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD (CCK), a leading public interest law firm, named Mason J. Waring as the firm's new managing partner. As managing partner, Waring will lead the firm as it begins its 25th year in business.

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  • PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD (CCK), a leading public interest law firm, named Mason J. Waring as the firm's new managing partner.
  • As managing partner, Waring will lead the firm as it begins its 25th year in business.
  • "Over the last 25 years, CCK has grown to become one of the nation's top public interest law firms.
  • As the firm hits the quarter century mark, I am excited to take on this role and steer CCK toward new growth and positive impact," said Mason Waring, managing partner of CCK.

International Law Firm Cohen & Gresser Welcomes Allon Lifshitz as New York Partner

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international law firm Cohen & Gresser announced today that former federal prosecutor Allon Lifshitz will join the firm as a partner in its New York office. Allon brings over 20 years of experience to the firm, where his practice will focus on white-collar criminal and antitrust cases, as well as government investigations, internal investigations, and complex civil litigation.

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  • Former Deputy Chief of the EDNY Criminal Division will join white-collar defense, antitrust, and litigation and arbitration groups
    NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international law firm Cohen & Gresser announced today that former federal prosecutor Allon Lifshitz will join the firm as a partner in its New York office.
  • Prior to joining Cohen & Gresser, Allon was an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York for 14 years, during which he held several senior leadership positions.
  • Most recently, Allon served as Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division, overseeing more than 100 Assistant U.S.
  • I have admired the firm for a long time and have been consistently impressed with its growth and success," said Allon.