Corporate law

Report: Retail Investors Aren't Slowing Down in 2023, Embracing Diversified Investing Strategies

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public, an investing platform that lets members Invest in stocks, Treasuries, ETFs, crypto, and alternative assets with deep fundamental data and custom analysis powered by AI, surveyed 2,000+ retail investors and reviewed investing flows throughout the year to compile its 1H 2023 report. Key findings from the report highlight investors are remaining active in the markets this year but are shifting their strategies. In 2023, more investors are focusing on due diligence and research, using artificial intelligence to inform investment decisions, and diversifying into fixed income products.

Key Points: 
  • Key findings from the report highlight investors are remaining active in the markets this year but are shifting their strategies.
  • 19% of retail investors already use AI for investment research, with most holdouts being investors interested in learning how to leverage AI to inform their portfolio strategies.
  • Retail investor engagement remains strong in 2023, with investors focusing more on diversifying their investment strategies and looking at fixed income.
  • This report offers a directional perspective on the retail investor market, drawing from Public's community of investors.

The Colleges of Law Board of Trustees Elects New Member

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Monday, August 28, 2023

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. and VENTURA, Calif., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lauren Nicholson (J.D. '17) is the newest member of The Colleges of Law Board of Trustees. A graduate of the school's Ventura campus, Nicholson joins the 15-member governance body that oversees the region's oldest and largest independent law school.

Key Points: 
  • '17) is the newest member of The Colleges of Law Board of Trustees.
  • A graduate of the school's Ventura campus, Nicholson joins the 15-member governance body that oversees the region's oldest and largest independent law school.
  • She is also a board member at large for the Ventura County Family Law Bar Association, organizing local continuing legal education opportunities and contributing to the local family law community.
  • The Colleges of Law Board Chair Jana Johnston (J.D.

BYU Law School Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

PROVO, Utah, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BYU Law, a global law school affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The youngest of the top 25 law schools, BYU Law is renowned for its strong student body and influential faculty who have pioneered such fields as law and entrepreneurship, disaster law, transactional design, law and leadership, law and corpus linguistics, international religious freedom, and legal technology. The school, which opened its doors for the first time on Aug. 27, 1973, will hold a series of quinquagenary celebrations beginning with a charter class reunion on Saturday, August 26.

Key Points: 
  • PROVO, Utah, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BYU Law, a global law school affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
  • The youngest of the top 25 law schools, BYU Law is renowned for its strong student body and influential faculty who have pioneered such fields as law and entrepreneurship, disaster law, transactional design, law and leadership, law and corpus linguistics, international religious freedom, and legal technology.
  • Only four of the top 25 law schools were founded after the 1800s, with BYU Law ranking as the youngest law school on the list.
  • "In 50 short years, BYU Law has become a leader among law schools in the U.S. and beyond," said David H. Moore, dean of BYU Law.

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP Grows Best Lawyers in America and BL Ones to Watch Rankings for 2024

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Burke Managing Partner John J. Welsh reflected, “Burke is very proud of the growing number of Best Lawyers 2024 recognitions for Burke attorneys across a wider range of the firm’s practice areas.

Key Points: 
  • Burke Managing Partner John J. Welsh reflected, “Burke is very proud of the growing number of Best Lawyers 2024 recognitions for Burke attorneys across a wider range of the firm’s practice areas.
  • We remain committed to growing our offering of excellence to meet the diverse legal challenges of our clients.”
    Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is a California limited liability law partnership with 157 member attorneys.
  • Our mission is to provide clients with creative, results oriented, and cost effective legal services within the complex environment in which they function.
  • We view ourselves as problem solvers and legal strategists, not simply compliance monitors and reciters of the law.

Multiple Umberg/Zipser LLP Attorneys Again Recognized by Best Lawyers in America® 2024

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Friday, August 18, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Umberg/Zipser LLP (U/Z), a premier business litigation and intellectual property law firm located in Irvine, California, once aqain has multiple attorneys who have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® 2024.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Umberg/Zipser LLP (U/Z), a premier business litigation and intellectual property law firm located in Irvine, California, once aqain has multiple attorneys who have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® 2024.
  • Additionally, attorneys Brent Colasurdo and Ethan Feng, have been recognized as Best Lawyers® "Ones to Watch" for 2024.
  • Best Lawyers® recognized Garner as Lawyer of the Year in 2022 for Intellectual Property Litigation-Orange County.
  • Ethan Feng has been selected to the 2024 Best Lawyers® "Ones to Watch" list for Commercial Litigation and Intellectual Property Law.

28 Lanier Law Firm Attorneys Earn National "Best Lawyers" Honors

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

HOUSTON, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty-eight attorneys from The Lanier Law Firm have been recognized in seven distinct practice areas in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty-eight attorneys from The Lanier Law Firm have been recognized in seven distinct practice areas in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
  • It is the largest number of firm attorneys ever selected to the list by the editors of the prestigious legal guide.
  • As a further measure of distinction, firm founder Mark Lanier is recognized as "Lawyer of the Year" for the Houston region in both Mass Tort Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation.
  • Featured in the publication since 2005, Mr. Lanier is considered one of the nation's top trial attorneys, with almost $20 billion in jury verdicts during his storied career.

John Truitt 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

NAPLES, Fla., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vernon Litigation Group is thrilled to extend their heartfelt congratulations to John J. Truitt, an esteemed attorney at the firm.

Key Points: 
  • NAPLES, Fla., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vernon Litigation Group is thrilled to extend their heartfelt congratulations to John J. Truitt, an esteemed attorney at the firm.
  • John Truitt was included in the 2023 edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in America for his work in Commercial Litigation.
  • This recognition speaks volumes about Mr. Truitt's unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional legal services while maintaining the highest ethical standards.
  • His recognition in the 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in America serves as a testament to his dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to achieving excellence in the realm of Commercial Litigation.

Pettit Kohn Successfully Defends $10 Million Claim by Regents Against UC Doctor Who Nets $39 Million in Consolidated Whistleblower Trial

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Monday, August 14, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin, PC, a southern California trial firm, obtained a defense verdict on behalf of its client Dr. Kevin Murphy against claims brought by his former employer The Regents of California following a two-month trial in San Diego Superior Court*. The case was consolidated with Dr. Murphy's whistleblower claims against The Regents and both cases were tried together. Doug Pettit and Matthew Smith defended the claims brought by The Regents while Mark Quigley and Ivan Puchalt of Greene Broillet & Wheeler LLP represented Dr. Murphy in his whistleblower claims.

Key Points: 
  • Shareholders Doug Pettit and Matthew Smith obtain jury verdict in favor of their client, a former UCSD doctor, in a consolidated trial involving whistleblower claims.
  • Dr. Murphy was represented in his whistleblower claims by Mark Quigley and Ivan Puchalt of Green Broillet & Wheeler LLP.
  • The two-month trial resulted in the jury awarding over $39 million in damages to the doctor.
  • The case was consolidated with Dr. Murphy's whistleblower claims against The Regents and both cases were tried together.

WasteFuel Appoints Former Maersk Executive Peter Votkjaer Jorgensen as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

WasteFuel , a California-based biofuels company, announced today the appointment of Peter Votkjaer Jorgensen, former Partner in Maersk Growth, the venture arm of the A.P.

Key Points: 
  • WasteFuel , a California-based biofuels company, announced today the appointment of Peter Votkjaer Jorgensen, former Partner in Maersk Growth, the venture arm of the A.P.
  • Moller – Maersk Group, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective October 1, 2023.
  • Peter has over 25 years of experience within Corporate Finance, Infrastructure Investments, and Commercial Business Development.
  • “I am looking forward to joining WasteFuel at this stage in the company’s growth,” said Peter.

Tudor Gold Appoints Daniel Le Dressay as Director

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 3, 2023) - Tudor Gold Corp. (TSXV: TUD) (FSE: H56) (the "Company" or "Tudor Gold") is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Le Dressay as a director of the Company.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 3, 2023) - Tudor Gold Corp. (TSXV: TUD) (FSE: H56) (the "Company" or "Tudor Gold") is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Le Dressay as a director of the Company.
  • Le Dressay is a lawyer with 38 years of experience as a Barrister conducting trials and appeals, and he has a law practice in Vancouver, British Columbia.
  • He is a graduate of the University of Regina, Bachelor of Arts Honours (with High Honours), and Master of Arts (1981).
  • The Company also announces the resignation of Natalie Senger as a director of the Company to focus on her current role as VP of Resource Development of Tudor Gold.