Arbitration

Leading Alternative Dispute Resolution Firm Expands Charlotte Office, Acquiring Four Mediators

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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Miles Mediation & Arbitration , the fastest growing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) firm in the Southeast, announces today the expansion of their Charlotte office, acquiring four additional mediators and arbitrators to accommodate every case type, size, and complexity.

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  • Miles Mediation & Arbitration , the fastest growing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) firm in the Southeast, announces today the expansion of their Charlotte office, acquiring four additional mediators and arbitrators to accommodate every case type, size, and complexity.
  • The Miles Charlotte office, the only firm in Charlotte with an office dedicated to alternative dispute resolution, has continued to experience significant growth despite opening in the midst of a pandemic.
  • The firm specializes in mediation, arbitration, and all forms of dispute management, and has a reputation for delivering exceptional client service coupled with successful results.
  • Mediation, arbitration, and dispute management are often a more efficient and economical way to resolve legal and corporate disputes between parties.

U.S. Chief Magistrate Judge Mark Falk (Ret.) Joins Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

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Friday, October 1, 2021
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"We are honored to welcome Judge Falk, a respected jurist with a reputation for fair-mindedness," said Liza M. Walsh, co-founder and managing partner.

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  • "We are honored to welcome Judge Falk, a respected jurist with a reputation for fair-mindedness," said Liza M. Walsh, co-founder and managing partner.
  • Judge Falk served the District of New Jersey with distinction before retiring, having been appointed that Court's first Chief Magistrate Judge.
  • Judge Falk brings deep experience in resolving complex, challenging disputes, as he conducted thousands of settlement conferences and mediations while on the bench.
  • In addition to his role in the Federal Magistrate Judges Association, Judge Falk served two terms on the Advisory Committee on the Administration of the Magistrate Judge System in Washington.

Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger Attorneys Named Among State's Top Business Litigators

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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HOUSTON, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Texas Super Lawyers, a widely respected peer-review lawyer guide, has selected three Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger LLPpartners among the state's leading business litigators for 2021.

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  • HOUSTON, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Texas Super Lawyers, a widely respected peer-review lawyer guide, has selected three Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger LLPpartners among the state's leading business litigators for 2021.
  • Name partners David Bissinger , Jason Williams and John B. Strasburger of the Houston-based trial firm were selected for their business litigation expertise through a rigorous process honoring no more than 5 percent of the state's lawyers.
  • The Texas Super Lawyers list will appear in the October issues of Texas Monthly and Super Lawyers magazines.
  • The commercial litigation work of Messrs. Bissinger, Williams and Strasburger was also recently recognized in the annual Best Lawyers in America legal guide.

Miles Mediation & Arbitration Establishes First ADR Office in Florida

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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Miles Mediation & Arbitration, the fastest growing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) firm in the Southeast, has opened an office in Jacksonville, expanding its footprint to Florida.

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  • Miles Mediation & Arbitration, the fastest growing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) firm in the Southeast, has opened an office in Jacksonville, expanding its footprint to Florida.
  • Miles Mediation & Arbitration is headquartered in Atlanta with additional offices in Savannah, Charlotte, Nashville, and now Jacksonville.
  • With our most recent Nashville expansion up and running successfully, its the perfect time, said John Miles, CEO of Miles Mediation & Arbitration.
  • The five neutrals who have joined Miles Mediation & Arbitration in Jacksonville are the following:
    Jennifer Grippa has nearly twenty years of mediation, arbitration, and litigation experience that informs her perspective as a neutral.

Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger Attorneys Among Best Lawyers in America

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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Associate Erin Bullard also was selected to the companion Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch listing for her commercial litigation work.

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  • Associate Erin Bullard also was selected to the companion Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch listing for her commercial litigation work.
  • In addition to Best Lawyers, his work has been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers.
  • Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watchhas recognized the top young attorneys in the country since 2021.This honor is reserved for attorneys who have been in private practice for five to nine years.

Remote hearings hold the line but have hidden psychological impact, report shows

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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The majority of those interviewed for the report acknowledged that the virtual courtroom setting, whileenabling the arbitration system to continue largely unimpeded, had a psychological impact, both positive and negative, to varying degrees.

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  • The majority of those interviewed for the report acknowledged that the virtual courtroom setting, whileenabling the arbitration system to continue largely unimpeded, had a psychological impact, both positive and negative, to varying degrees.
  • Expert witnesses responded positively to the additional virtual barrier and familiar surroundings during cross-examination as traditional techniques deployed by lawyers proved less effective.
  • Chiann Bao , report participant and a member of Arbitration Chambers in Hong Kong, added: "Overall, my experience has been greatbetter than expected.
  • I've had a number of [remote] hearings, and by and large they are working well.

ATTENTION NORTHSTAR FINANCIAL SERVICES (BERMUDA) INVESTORS: The Securities Arbitration Law Firm of KlaymanToskes Commences Investigation of Potential Claims on Behalf of BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES CUSTOMERS

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National investor fraud law firm, KlaymanToskes (KT), commences an investigation of potential FINRA arbitration claims on behalf of investors who sustained losses exceeding $250,000 in Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) (Northstar) purchased through Bancwest Investment Services, which is a subsidiary of BNP Paribass (BNPQY: U.S. OTC) Bank of the West.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National investor fraud law firm, KlaymanToskes (KT), commences an investigation of potential FINRA arbitration claims on behalf of investors who sustained losses exceeding $250,000 in Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) (Northstar) purchased through Bancwest Investment Services, which is a subsidiary of BNP Paribass (BNPQY: U.S. OTC) Bank of the West.
  • In 2019, Northstar owner Greg Lindberg was indicted on federal wire fraud and bribery charges, and he is currently serving in prison after his conviction last year.
  • The sole purpose of this release is to investigate potential FINRA arbitration claims relating to Bancwest Investment Servicess sales practices concerning Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda).
  • KT is a leading national securities law firm which practices exclusively in the field of securities arbitration on behalf of retail and institutional investors throughout the world in large and complex securities matters.

FileAComplaint.com Launches

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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Now people can voice their complaints freely once verified and get results through arbitration!

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  • Now people can voice their complaints freely once verified and get results through arbitration!
  • Arguably, nowhere else on the Internet can you be guaranteed to have negative information removed even if proven to be untrue.
  • The concept and site were created by Simon Wilby, a serial entrepreneur with expertise in taking inventions from zero to hero.
  • In addition, an imminently available social network meeting place that will rival Zoom is MeetTranslate.com.

Jushi Holdings Inc. Receives ~$14.4 Million Interim Arbitration Award

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Friday, July 30, 2021
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BOCA RATON, Fla., July 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jushi Holdings Inc. (“Jushi” or the “Company”) (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQX: JUSHF), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, announced that the American Arbitration Association (the “Panel”) awarded $14,364,920.10 (the “Interim Award”) to Jushi FL SPV, LLC (“Jushi FL”), a subsidiary of Jushi Holdings Inc., in its dispute against San Felasco Nurseries, Inc. (“San Felasco”), a subsidiary of Harvest Health & Recreation, Inc. (“Harvest”). The Interim Award consists of $10,637,012 in damages, plus $3,727,908.14 in pre-award interest (accrued at a rate of $3,497.099 per day) and post-award interest at a rate of 12% per annum. The Panel of three arbiters also affirmed that Jushi is entitled to recoup attorneys’ fees from San Felasco, in an amount to be determined by the Panel.

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  • The Interim Award is based on breach of contract and breach of implied covenant of good faith claims brought by Jushi against San Felasco in October of 2018.
  • San Felasco then sold its Florida cannabis business to Harvest, depriving Jushi of the royalties it would otherwise have realized.
  • Following a final hearing in May of 2021, the Panel issued the Interim Award on July 29, 2021.
  • I am very pleased that the arbitration panel has ruled in our favor, said Jim Cacioppo, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Founder of Jushi.

Securities Arbitration Law Firm Iorio Altamirano LLP is Pursuing Arbitration Claims Against Robinhood for Allowing Ineligible Customers Trade Options; Individuals with Losses Encouraged to Contact the Law Firm

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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Iorio Altamirano LLP, a leading securities arbitration law firm, is investigating claims on behalf of Robinhood Financial LLC (Robinhood) customers who were approved to trade options by Robinhood but did not satisfy eligibility requirements.

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  • Iorio Altamirano LLP, a leading securities arbitration law firm, is investigating claims on behalf of Robinhood Financial LLC (Robinhood) customers who were approved to trade options by Robinhood but did not satisfy eligibility requirements.
  • Iorio Altamirano LLP can review and analyze potential claims and advise individuals of their legal rights without obligation or cost.
  • To set up an evaluation, contact securities arbitration attorneys August Iorio at [email protected] or Jorge Altamirano at [email protected] .
  • Iorio Altamirano LLP also currently represents Robinhood traders in filing securities arbitration claims against the firm for placing trading restrictions on certain securities in January 2021.