Negotiation

Fifteen years after the war in Georgia, the dilemmas of the European Union in the South Caucasus

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Georgia’s then-president, Mikhail Saakachvili, attempted to regain control of these territories, which represent 20% of Georgia’s surface area, but to no avail.

Key Points: 
  • Georgia’s then-president, Mikhail Saakachvili, attempted to regain control of these territories, which represent 20% of Georgia’s surface area, but to no avail.
  • At the instigation of Nicolas Sarkozy, then president of France, the European Union took on the role of mediator.
  • Russia is still exerting pressure to penetrate further into the territory today through what is known as the technique of “frontierisation”.
  • Russia’s objectives in the South Caucasus are similar to those that led to its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

A crossroads of influence

    • Turkish support serves Erdogan’s ambitions in Central Asia: to rebuild historical, cultural, linguistic, economic and political links with Turkic-speaking countries.
    • Azerbaijan, even as it balances the interests of Turkey and Russia, has also been a partner of the European Union since 2022.
    • The fastest route is the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars (BTK) rail link, which then leads to the Turkish ports or the undersea Marmaray train tunnel.

A fragile partnership

    • EU countries are already among Georgia’s main trading partners, accounting for 17.7% of Georgian exports in 2021, followed by China (16.6%), Russia (13.3%), Azerbaijan (12.7%) and Turkey (8.7%).
    • The European Commission’s opinion on Georgia’s application for membership defined twelve priorities that the country must meet in order to obtain candidate status.
    • These include strengthening the independence of the anti-corruption authority, promoting gender equality and working toward the "de-oligarchisation” of the country.
    • The demonstrations in March 2023 against the Russian-inspired “foreign agents” law showed the division of the country and the fragility of the situation.

Reveel Unveils New Self-Service Carrier Contract Negotiation Capabilities for Shippers

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reveel, whose Shipping Intelligence™ Platform enables companies to level the playing field with carriers, today unveiled powerful new capabilities that provide shippers with even more opportunity to actively manage their shipping agreements. Enhancements to Reveel's platform include:

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  • Enhancements to Reveel's platform include:
    New Self-Service Carrier Contract Negotiation:
    "The new self-service carrier contract negotiation capabilities within our Software-as-a-Service platform reflect our commitment to provide shippers with everything they need not only to dramatically lower their shipping costs, but also to do for themselves what once required extensive consulting engagements," said Josh Dunham, co-founder and CEO of Reveel.
  • "These enhancements put powerful new capabilities at shippers' fingertips that combine data science with the negotiation best practices we honed while securing winning carrier contracts for the nation's most successful companies since 2006."
  • The new enhancements empower shippers with additional insights, made possible by new anomaly detection capabilities within Reveel's platform.
  • The new capabilities reflect Reveel's continued development of solutions that enable shippers to proactively address carriers' continually evolving fees and rules.

Brenmiller Plans to Ramp Sales Across Europe Through New Joint Venture with Green Enesys and Viridi

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Establishing the JV and the activities contemplated by the JV are subject to negotiating and execution of definitive agreements.

Key Points: 
  • Establishing the JV and the activities contemplated by the JV are subject to negotiating and execution of definitive agreements.
  • “Green Enesys and Viridi are professional and reliable partners for us, with a proven track record for delivering significant renewable generation worldwide.
  • Importantly, they share our commitment to helping decarbonize industrial heat production,” said Avi Brenmiller, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Brenmiller Energy.
  • Brenmiller’s award-winning bGen™ ZERO is a mature, scalable, and cost-effective way to convert electricity into heat to provide industrial process power and enable 24/7 renewable management.

SKLAR KIRSH ATTORNEYS NAMED "BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA"

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- California-based law firm Sklar Kirsh LLP announced today that Best Lawyers has recognized Kelly Frazier , Owen Gross , Robbin Itkin , Andrew Kirsh and Jeffrey Sklar in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America , and Jennifer Cohen and Benjamin Harrison in the fourth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America .

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- California-based law firm Sklar Kirsh LLP announced today that Best Lawyers has recognized Kelly Frazier , Owen Gross , Robbin Itkin , Andrew Kirsh and Jeffrey Sklar in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America , and Jennifer Cohen and Benjamin Harrison in the fourth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America .
  • Best Lawyers awards are compiled "by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers" and honor "only the top 5.3% of elite lawyers in the nation across 150 practice areas."
  • We leave no stone unturned, ensuring that that each stage of the Best Lawyers awards cycle is thorough," states the periodical.
  • Sklar Kirsh LLP is a California law firm that provides sophisticated and expert advice in the areas of corporate, real estate, bankruptcy, and entertainment law as well as commercial, real estate and entertainment litigation.

Legislative Horizon, Community Reinvestment Act, Investor Insights Set for Discussion at Upcoming Novogradac Conference

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Potential proposals to boost and expand the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) in year-end federal legislation and the anticipated effects of Community Reinvestment Act regulation on affordable housing investment are two key issues slated for discussion at the Novogradac 2023 Housing Tax Credit and Bonds Conference, Sept. 28-29 at the Four Seasons in New Orleans.

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  • "Bond financing continues to be a key element to building and preserving affordable housing in America," said Rebecca Arthur, a partner with Novogradac's Valuation Group who manages the metro Kansas City, Missouri, and Dallas offices and is co-chair of the conference.
  • "This conference presents an opportunity to hear from experts in the community about how they're negotiating the challenges of developing low-income tax credit and bond-financed housing."
  • The conference will provide insights from investors as well as look at technical issues with bonds.
  • Among other topics scheduled are a panel on the relationship between clean energy and affordable housing as well as one focused on Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds.

Car Concierge Pro Redefines Luxury Automotive Experience with Unmatched Personalized Services to High-Net-Worth Individuals and Families

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Car Concierge Pro, founded by Neel Mehta, an acclaimed automotive consultant, and TEDx speaker, unveils a revolutionary chapter in automotive services through its luxury car concierge offerings. Designed exclusively for high-net-worth individuals and families, this innovative service set a new benchmark in personalized support for car-buying, leasing, and trade-in processes. The array of meticulously curated brands includes Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Bugatti, Aston Martin, Porsche, Audi, Mercedes-Benz-AMG, Mercedes-Benz-Maybach, Koenigsegg, Pagani, and more.

Key Points: 
  • Car Concierge Pro, led by Neel Mehta, a renowned automotive consultant, introduces exclusive luxury car concierge services for high-net-worth individuals and families.
  • With a track record of $2 million in savings for 400+ clients, it's a game-changer in luxury automotive experiences.
  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Car Concierge Pro , founded by Neel Mehta, an acclaimed automotive consultant, and TEDx speaker, unveils a revolutionary chapter in automotive services through its luxury car concierge offerings.
  • As a trailblazer in redefining the automotive landscape, Car Concierge Pro continues to champion exceptional customer experiences.

Spellbook Launches Spellbook Reviews: AI-Powered Redlining and Contract Review

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Today Spellbook , the first company to launch a generative AI co-pilot for lawyers, announced the launch of an unprecedented new legal AI technology: Spellbook Reviews.

Key Points: 
  • Today Spellbook , the first company to launch a generative AI co-pilot for lawyers, announced the launch of an unprecedented new legal AI technology: Spellbook Reviews.
  • “The capabilities of Reviews has blown away the expectations of our own team,” shared Scott Stevenson, Co-Founder and CEO of Spellbook.
  • Spellbook Reviews takes the first pass through documents, identifying specific improvements, hidden risks, and even potential objections a counterparty may have.
  • First, Reviews enables an entire legal document review to find risks and points of negotiation – redlining an entire contract in record speed.

Braverman Greenspun Expands Leading Services in New York Condo and Co-op Law With Addition of Jillian Menna and Daniella Zelefsky

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Jillian Menna , a veteran insurance attorney, will assist clients with complex claims and other insurance issues.

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  • Jillian Menna , a veteran insurance attorney, will assist clients with complex claims and other insurance issues.
  • Daniella Zelefsky , a seasoned advisor on condo and co-op developments, will work with developer and condo board clients.
  • Jillian and Daniella are widely admired, absolute professionals, who are both wonderful people,” said Braverman Greenspun managing partner Robert Braverman .
  • In February, Braverman Greenspun combined with Finder Novick Kerrigan LLP, a highly regarded boutique with a history of influential work in co-op and condo law.

Reflect Scientific Secures $200,000 Order from Prominent Bio-Pharma Client for Blast Freezers

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

These high-performance Blast Freezers, known for their exceptional cooling efficiency and reliability, will be shipped during the third quarter of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • These high-performance Blast Freezers, known for their exceptional cooling efficiency and reliability, will be shipped during the third quarter of 2023.
  • Reflect Scientific remains committed to delivering cutting-edge technology that meets the stringent requirements of the Bio-Pharma industry.
  • In addition to this significant order, Reflect Scientific is actively negotiating multiple contracts slated for shipment throughout 2023.
  • Reflect Scientific's CEO, Mr. Kim Boyce, expressed enthusiasm about the latest order and the Company's continued expansion in providing innovative cryogenic solutions.

Kentucky Public Service Commission Selects Saber Partners, LLC as Financial Advisor for Utility Securitization

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Monday, August 21, 2023

After a nationwide competition, the Kentucky Public Service Commission has chosen Saber Partners, LLC as its financial advisor for utility securitization according to Joseph S. Fichera , Chief Executive Officer, of the New York-based financial advisory firm.

Key Points: 
  • After a nationwide competition, the Kentucky Public Service Commission has chosen Saber Partners, LLC as its financial advisor for utility securitization according to Joseph S. Fichera , Chief Executive Officer, of the New York-based financial advisory firm.
  • Kentucky marks the ninth state utility regulatory commission to entrust Saber Partners with providing expert guidance on this complex financial product.
  • Saber Partners will play a key role in assisting the Commission in evaluating the fairness, equity, and public interest aspects of utility securitization proposals to benefit utility customers.
  • Saber is currently advising the Public Service Commission of South Carolina on securitization.