Dispute resolution

Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger Earns Chambers USA Regional Honor

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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HOUSTON, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The trial firm Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger LLP has been selected to the Chambers USA Regional Spotlight: Texas listing as one of Houston's top 15 law firms for Dispute Resolution.

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  • HOUSTON, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The trial firm Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger LLP has been selected to the Chambers USA Regional Spotlight: Texas listing as one of Houston's top 15 law firms for Dispute Resolution.
  • Considered among the most distinguished legal guides worldwide, Chambers USA is published by Chambers and Partners.
  • Its new Regional Spotlight recognizes a total of 85 small to midsized firms based in Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and El Paso.
  • The ranked firms were selected based on independent and in-depth market analysis, coupled with an assessment of their experience, expertise and caliber of talent.

AAA® Appoints Matthew Conger as Washington, D.C.-Based Vice President in Commercial Division

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Arbitration Association® (AAA®) announces that Matthew Conger has been promoted to Vice President in its Commercial Division. Based in the AAA's office in Washington, D.C., Mr. Conger will manage the facilitation of arbitration services for resolving complex and business-to-business (B2B) commercial disputes in the nation's capital, as well as Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Arbitration Association® (AAA®) announces that Matthew Conger has been promoted to Vice President in its Commercial Division.
  • "Matthew is a dedicated advocate for alternative dispute resolution within the corporate and legal worlds," said Robert Matlin, Esq., Senior Vice President of the American Arbitration Association's Commercial and Construction Divisions.
  • "Every major law firm in the country has an office in Washington, D.C., and I am proud to represent the AAA and the ADR field in this key marketplace," said Matthew Conger, Vice President in the American Arbitration Association's Commercial Division.
  • Mr. Conger received his Juris Doctorate from the Syracuse University College of Law, and earned his M.A.

Bridget M. McCormack Officially Takes the Reins as President & CEO of AAA®

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Arbitration Association® (AAA®), the global leader in arbitration and mediation services, announces that Bridget M. McCormack has officially begun her new role as the nonprofit's President and CEO.

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  • "We look forward to working with her to continue our mission to bring the benefits of arbitration and mediation to more parties across the world."
  • Ms. McCormack has come to the AAA from the Michigan Supreme Court, where she served as Chief Justice.
  • "As a judge, I saw firsthand how important alternative dispute resolution is for busy courts," said Bridget M. McCormack, President and CEO of the AAA.
  • Beyond the judicial system and the ADR sector, Ms. McCormack also sits on the Board of Directors of Kids Kicking Cancer.

Eastern Michigan University partners with Washtenaw Intermediate School District to combat critical teacher shortage in Michigan

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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YPSILANTI, Mich., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Michigan University and Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD), are working collaboratively on a Paraprofessional-to-Teacher Certification Pilot Program to invest in existing public school employees who want to become teachers.

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  • YPSILANTI, Mich., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Michigan University and Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD), are working collaboratively on a Paraprofessional-to-Teacher Certification Pilot Program to invest in existing public school employees who want to become teachers.
  • "The pandemic teacher shortage crisis has significantly affected Michigan, which had maintained a well-balanced teacher supply system until recent years," said Myung-Sook Koh, professor of special education and coordinator of the Paraeducators to Special Educators program at Eastern.
  • "Teacher shortages have become a chronic phenomenon across the state's school districts – regardless of suburban, urban, rural, or high versus low-paying school districts."
  • Eastern hopes to work with MDE and other ISDs to expand the program.

American Lithium Announces Financial and Operating Highlights for the Third Quarter Ended November 30, 2022

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Each RSU and PSU represents the right to receive, once vested, one common share in the capital of the Company.

Key Points: 
  • Each RSU and PSU represents the right to receive, once vested, one common share in the capital of the Company.
  • American Lithium, a member of the TSX Venture 50, is actively engaged in the development of large-scale lithium projects within mining-friendly jurisdictions throughout the Americas.
  • American Lithium undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by applicable securities laws.
  • American Lithium has no assurance that the outcome of these appeals will be in the Company’s favour.

American Lithium Files Updated Mineral Resource Technical Report on TLC Supporting Large Increase in Lithium Resources

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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The MRE and Technical Report were completed by Stantec Consulting Services Inc. (“Stantec”), which established a much larger lithium resource base to support the maiden preliminary economic assessment on TLC (“PEA”).

Key Points: 
  • The MRE and Technical Report were completed by Stantec Consulting Services Inc. (“Stantec”), which established a much larger lithium resource base to support the maiden preliminary economic assessment on TLC (“PEA”).
  • There are no material differences in the NI 43-101 Report from the information disclosed in the December 1, 2022 News Release.
  • There is no certainty that any mineral resource will be converted into mineral reserve.
  • American Lithium has no assurance that the outcome of these appeals will be in the Company’s favour.

Canada Nickel Announces Integration of Carbon Capture & Storage into Crawford Nickel Sulphide Project

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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TORONTO, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Canada Nickel Company Inc. ("Canada Nickel" or the "Company") (TSXV: CNC) (OTCQX: CNIKF) today announced that its latest test work results support the incorporation of carbon capture and storage into the Crawford Project.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Canada Nickel Company Inc. ("Canada Nickel" or the "Company") (TSXV: CNC) (OTCQX: CNIKF) today announced that its latest test work results support the incorporation of carbon capture and storage into the Crawford Project.
  • The Company's In-Process Tailings ("IPT") Carbonation process is a novel method for accelerated carbon capture and storage that the Company believes has transformative potential.
  • "We believe the Crawford Project has the potential to be a case study in how critical minerals are developed in Ontario and Canada," said Mark Selby, Chair and CEO of Canada Nickel.
  • Canada Nickel is currently anchored by its 100% owned flagship Crawford Nickel-Cobalt Sulphide Project in the heart of the prolific Timmins-Cochrane mining camp.

Latin Metals Provides Update on Barrick Gold Exploration Activities, Argentina

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities legislation, including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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  • This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities legislation, including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
  • Although the Company believes that such statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.
  • Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward looking statements.
  • Except as otherwise required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of the forward-looking information in this news release or incorporated by reference herein.

American Lithium Looks to “Spin Out” Uranium Assets to Independent Public Company

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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The consideration for such transfer is expected to be the common shares in the capital of that public company.

Key Points: 
  • The consideration for such transfer is expected to be the common shares in the capital of that public company.
  • American Lithium then intends to distribute all, or the majority, of such common shares to its existing shareholders on a pro rata basis.
  • American Lithium, a member of the TSX Venture 50, is actively engaged in the development of large-scale lithium projects within mining-friendly jurisdictions throughout the Americas.
  • American Lithium has no assurance that the outcome of these appeals will be in the Company’s favour.

Godwin Bowman Earns Inaugural Chambers USA Regional Recognition

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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DALLAS, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Godwin Bowman PC is one of just 16 Dallas firms to be recognized for its Dispute Resolution work in the inaugural Chambers USA Regional Spotlight: Texas listing. 

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  • DALLAS, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Godwin Bowman PC is one of just 16 Dallas firms to be recognized for its Dispute Resolution work in the inaugural Chambers USA Regional Spotlight: Texas listing.
  • "Chambers recognition is what many consider to be the gold standard and is an incredible accomplishment," said Chairman and CEO Donald E. Godwin .
  • The new Regional Spotlight recognizes a total of 85 small to mid-size firms based in Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and El Paso.
  • Formore than four decades, theTexas commercial litigation lawyersat Godwin Bowman PC have provided experienced and effective representation to clients.