Corporate law

Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Yvonne Saadi Joins Blank Rome as a Litigation Partner in Pittsburgh

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Monday, November 20, 2023

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Pittsburgh, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Yvonne M. Saadi has joined the firm as a partner in the Commercial Litigation group in Pittsburgh.

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Pittsburgh, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Yvonne M. Saadi has joined the firm as a partner in the Commercial Litigation group in Pittsburgh.
Yvonne will focus her practice on counseling clients in litigation and white-collar matters and investigations.
“I am pleased to welcome Yvonne to the firm,” said Grant S. Palmer , Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner.
In addition to her litigation work, Yvonne advised clients on mitigating litigation risk, on internal investigations, and on corporate documents and financial instruments.

Triple-I Appoints Four Non-Resident Scholars to Broaden Expertise

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Insurance, Professional Services, Indiana University, Corporate law, Research, NRS, Life insurance, Ethics

Provost Professor of Business Law and Ethics, Indiana University; Executive Director, Ostrom Workshop, Executive Director, Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research.

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Provost Professor of Business Law and Ethics, Indiana University; Executive Director, Ostrom Workshop, Executive Director, Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research.
Like the Triple-I’s incumbent Non-Resident Scholars, the new appointees will be asked to:
Provide expert commentary on timely issues facing the insurance industry.
“These four new Non-Resident Scholars will provide in-depth expertise on critical issues shaping our industry.
“The Non-Resident Scholars are thought leaders in their respective fields, and we welcome them to our organization.”
For more information about the Triple-I’s NRS program, contact Léonard at [email protected] .

Twelve Burns & Levinson Attorneys Named to Boston Magazine's Top Lawyers List

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Monday, November 27, 2023

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BOSTON, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson announced today that Caitlin Barrett, Brian Bixby, Lisa Cukier, Francine Gardikas, Courtney Greenberg, Beth Myers, Robin Lynch Nardone, Neerja Sharma, Debra Silberstein, Emily Weber, Christopher Wurster, and Ellen Zucker have been named to Boston Magazine's Top Lawyers list for their excellence in legal work.

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BOSTON, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson announced today that Caitlin Barrett, Brian Bixby, Lisa Cukier, Francine Gardikas, Courtney Greenberg, Beth Myers, Robin Lynch Nardone, Neerja Sharma, Debra Silberstein, Emily Weber, Christopher Wurster, and Ellen Zucker have been named to Boston Magazine's Top Lawyers list for their excellence in legal work.
All of the attorneys were selected by their peers as being among the best attorneys in the region in the following categories.
Courtney Greenberg is an attorney in the firm's Divorce & Family Law Group Fiduciary Litigation Group, where she focuses her practice in all areas of family law and litigation.
She is considered one of the leading experts in estate planning and elder law.

Fort Lauderdale Business Lawyer Recipient of 2024 Martindale-Hubbell Award

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Monday, November 27, 2023

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OAKLAND PARK, Fla., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Elliot Legal Group is thrilled to announce that the firm's founding attorney, Mr. Gavin Elliot, has been selected as a winner of the 2024 Martindale-Hubbell Award with the AV Preeminent Rating. This prestigious honor, awarded after an exhaustive peer review process, is granted solely to attorneys with a rare combination of elite legal ability and a commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards.

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Mr. Elliot is a renowned international lawyer licensed to practice in the United Kingdom and America, specifically England and Wales, as well as Florida and Washington, D.C. With offices in Fort Lauderdale and Miami, Mr. Elliot has run his private practice since its founding in 2010.
OAKLAND PARK, Fla., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Elliot Legal Group is thrilled to announce that the firm's founding attorney, Mr. Gavin Elliot, has been selected as a winner of the 2024 Martindale-Hubbell Award with the AV Preeminent Rating.
Mr. Elliot is a renowned international lawyer licensed to practice in the United Kingdom and America, specifically England and Wales, as well as Florida and Washington, D.C. With offices in Fort Lauderdale and Miami, Mr. Elliot has run his private practice since its founding in 2010.
Since then, he has distinguished himself as the foremost legal authority in business litigation, real estate law, foreclosure defense, and general counsel services.

Experienced Bankruptcy & Restructuring Partner Joins Chicago Office

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Chicago, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Stephanie K. Hor-Chen has joined the firm’s Chicago office in the Finance, Restructuring, and Bankruptcy group as a partner.

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Chicago, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Stephanie K. Hor-Chen has joined the firm’s Chicago office in the Finance, Restructuring, and Bankruptcy group as a partner.
Stephanie focuses her practice on insolvency and restructuring and has extensive transactional and bankruptcy court experience.
Stephanie rejoins her former partners Kenneth J. Ottaviano , Karin H. Berg , Paige Barr Tinkham , and William J. Dorsey , who opened Blank Rome’s Chicago office in June 2019.
We have experienced steady and strategic growth in our Chicago office since opening in 2019.

FiscalNote Announces Expansion of Global Policy and Analysis Coverage to Include China

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Monday, November 6, 2023

FiscalNote (NYSE: NOTE), a leading AI-driven enterprise SaaS technology provider of policy and global intelligence, today announced the expansion of its global policy coverage to include the People’s Republic of China - adding to its existing market-leading coverage of over 80 countries that provides unparalleled legislative and regulatory monitoring, tracking, news, and analysis to customers who are the world’s most important and influential decision makers.

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FiscalNote (NYSE: NOTE), a leading AI-driven enterprise SaaS technology provider of policy and global intelligence, today announced the expansion of its global policy coverage to include the People’s Republic of China - adding to its existing market-leading coverage of over 80 countries that provides unparalleled legislative and regulatory monitoring, tracking, news, and analysis to customers who are the world’s most important and influential decision makers.
The coverage further extends to proposed and enacted laws, regulations, and public consultations at the local level across China’s myriad autonomous regions, provinces, and municipalities.
FiscalNote’s expansion of coverage to include China equips our customers with essential monitoring, crucial updates, and timely analysis of legislative and regulatory activity in the second largest economy in the world,” said Josh Resnik, President and Chief Operating Officer, FiscalNote.
FiscalNote also provides coverage on local China laws and regulations, such as those in:
The addition of China policy coverage further expands FiscalNote’s worldwide tracking and monitoring capabilities through its Global Policy Dashboard , which contains laws and regulations curated from primary international sources around the world, allowing customers to quickly and proactively scan the policy landscape to stay informed about global policy insights using intuitive features, interactive maps and customizable charts, and a user-friendly interface.

Umberg/Zipser LLP Ranked Tier One on "Best Law Firms" List by U. S. News & World Report 2024

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Friday, November 3, 2023

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IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Umberg/Zipser LLP (U/Z), a premier business litigation and intellectual property law firm located in Irvine, California, has again been ranked Tier One on the "Best Law Firms" list by U.S. News & World Report for the Orange County Metropolitan area.

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Umberg/Zipser LLP, an Irvine-based law firm, has secured a Tier One ranking on the "Best Law Firms" list by U.S. News & World Report for Orange County since 2014, showcasing their excellence in various legal practices.
Their 2024 achievements include five Tier One Rankings and additional Tier Two recognitions, reflecting the firm's commitment to client objectives and dedication to exceptional legal work and client service.
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Umberg/Zipser LLP (U/Z), a premier business litigation and intellectual property law firm located in Irvine, California, has again been ranked Tier One on the "Best Law Firms" list by U.S. News & World Report for the Orange County Metropolitan area.
The firm also received Tier Two recognition in the practice areas of Copyright Law, Securities Litigation, and Trademark Law.

McDonald Hopkins ranked among the nation's top law firms in 2024 by Best Lawyers®

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Corporate law, Estate (law), Bankruptcy, Pharmaceutical industry

CLEVELAND, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald Hopkins has once again been recognized as one of the nation's top law firms by Best Lawyers®.

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CLEVELAND, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald Hopkins has once again been recognized as one of the nation's top law firms by Best Lawyers®.
The 14th edition of the United States Best Law Firms® rankings, released on November 2, 2023, highlights McDonald Hopkins in 45 categories, with seven practices ranking nationally: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Corporate Law, Health Care Law, Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Litigation, Patent Law and Real Estate Law.
Since 2010, Best Law Firms has been considered one of the most credible rankings of exceptional law firms, rooted in a rigorous, peer-to-peer, industry-driven evaluation.
Achieving a tiered ranking in Best Law Firms signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.

Best Law Firms ranks Keller/Anderle LLP "Tier 1"in Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Legal Malpractice - Plaintiffs, and White Collar Criminal Defense

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

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" The firm is one of the few on the list that is a Women's Business Enterprise National Council certified firm (100% women-owned) .

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" The firm is one of the few on the list that is a Women's Business Enterprise National Council certified firm (100% women-owned) .
K/A received a "Tier 1" ranking for Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Legal Malpractice – Plaintiffs, and White Collar Criminal Defense.
This ranking is an honor generally reserved for much larger law firms, which is a testament to K/A's performance and reputation.
Keller/Anderle LLP attorneys have won over $1 billion in verdicts and judgments for plaintiffs, and successfully defeated high stakes claims in the hundreds of millions.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, James R. Cooper as a Most Trusted Attorney for his contributions to the field of Business Law

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Friday, October 27, 2023

GRANVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, James R. Cooper is acknowledged as a Most Trusted Attorney for his contributions to the field of Business Law.

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GRANVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, James R. Cooper is acknowledged as a Most Trusted Attorney for his contributions to the field of Business Law.
Mr. Cooper earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Ohio State University.
A partner at the private law firm Morrow Gordon & Byrd, he specializes in Corporations Law, Taxation Law, and Insurance Law.
With more than 51 years of experience, Mr. Cooper provides his expertise in Business Law; Profit & Nonprofit Organizations; Oil & Gas Law; Business Planning; Probate; Federal; State and Local Tax Practice; Estate Planning; and Real Estate Law.