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The Op Games Launches CLUE®: Squishmallows Edition

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Usaopoly (The Op), the board game and puzzle publisher behind iconic licensed games and best-selling party games Telestrations®, Blank Slate™, and Hues and Cues™, today launched a new, plush-inspired version of a classic mystery game with CLUE®: Squishmallows Edition, under license from leading toy and game company Hasbro, adding to an already impressive line of licensed Squishmallows games. As the holiday season quickly approaches, the new game makes for the perfect gift for fans on the lookout for new ways to squish, collect, and squad up with their favorite Squishmallows.

Key Points: 
  • In CLUE®: Squishmallows Edition, someone crashed the squad's sharing party, and now Winston's mac n' cheese is missing!
  • "Following the successful launch of MONOPOLY®: Squishmallows Edition last fall, we're so excited to be expanding our lineup of licensed Squishmallows games yet again with the addition of CLUE®: Squishmallows Edition," said Dane Chapin, CEO of The Op.
  • To complete your ultimate collection, The Op Games also offers MONOPOLY®: Squishmallows Edition (MSRP: $59.99), SPOT IT®: Squishmallows (MSRP: $14.99) and Squishmallows "#Share My Squad" 1000 Piece Puzzle (MSRP: $17.99).
  • To learn more about the games and The Op, visit www.TheOp.Games , and follow along on social ( @TheOpGames ) for more on the latest game announcements and launches.

Foremost Lithium Finalizes Acquisition Of The Little Granite Gold/Silver Mine in New Mexico and Provides Business Update for Winston Group Of Properties

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

“As the precious metals market resumes its uptrend, I expect investors will begin to recognize the value of this property.

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  • “As the precious metals market resumes its uptrend, I expect investors will begin to recognize the value of this property.
  • The Board and I would also like to Thank Ray Strafehl who was integral in assisting us with the acquisition of Little Granite Gold/Silver Mine claims.”
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  • The Winston Group of Properties contains three historic mines: Ivanhoe; Emporia; and Little Granite; located in Sierra County, New Mexico, USA.
  • Current exploration plans for the Winston Group of Properties include review and focus along the northern portion of the 7km long Paymaster Fault.

Winston & Strawn's Dallas Office Further Expands Litigation Practice With Addition of Matt Durfee

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

DALLAS, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP announced today the addition of Matt Durfee as a partner in the firm's Dallas office and as a member of the Litigation Department.

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  • DALLAS, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP announced today the addition of Matt Durfee as a partner in the firm's Dallas office and as a member of the Litigation Department.
  • His arrival closely follows that of longtime colleague and litigation Partner Stephanie Clouston, who joined the office in June.
  • "Winston's Dallas office boasts a strong, growing team of top-tier trial lawyers, and I am proud to join them," said Matt.
  • "Matt's wide-ranging litigation experience representing clients in Texas and across the United States makes him a significant addition to the Dallas office and the firm," said Dallas Office Managing Partner Tom Melsheimer.

Winston & Strawn Strengthens Private Equity Bench in Los Angeles With Addition of Bryan Ikegami

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP announced today the addition of Bryan Ikegami as a partner in the firm's Los Angeles office and as member of the Transactions Department and the Private Equity Practice.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP announced today the addition of Bryan Ikegami as a partner in the firm's Los Angeles office and as member of the Transactions Department and the Private Equity Practice.
  • "Winston & Strawn has a well-earned reputation for managing complex private equity transactions," said Bryan.
  • "Bryan's proven private equity and M&A experience will directly contribute to the Los Angeles office's ability to serve the city and region's dynamic business community," said Angela Machala, Los Angeles office managing partner.
  • "We are delighted to add Bryan's corporate experience to the Los Angeles office's strong and growing transactional team," said Winston Chairman Tom Fitzgerald.

Winston & Strawn Boosts D.C. Office's Patent Litigation and Government Investigations Capabilities With Addition of Three Partners

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Monday, July 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP today announced that three partners have joined the firm's Washington, D.C., office and Litigation Department.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP today announced that three partners have joined the firm's Washington, D.C., office and Litigation Department.
  • Scott Border joins the Intellectual Property Practice, while Daniel Chaudoin and Caitlin Mandel join the Government Investigations, Enforcement, and Compliance Practice.
  • "Winston is known for its leadership in patent litigation, and I could not be more pleased to be joining such an experienced team."
  • Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 16 offices in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe.

McDonald Hopkins welcomes two experienced business litigation attorneys to its Chicago Office

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

CHICAGO, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Patrick O'Meara and Margaret Redshaw have joined the Litigation Department of McDonald Hopkins LLC in the firm's Chicago office, adding to the firm's deep commercial litigation expertise.

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  • CHICAGO, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Patrick O'Meara and Margaret Redshaw have joined the Litigation Department of McDonald Hopkins LLC in the firm's Chicago office, adding to the firm's deep commercial litigation expertise.
  • O'Meara joins the firm as Counsel and brings extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, including the defense of class actions, business and technology disputes, and professional negligence claims.
  • Both of them bring considerable experience in complex commercial litigation and will add significant depth to our business litigation practice," said Stephen J. Rosenfeld, Co-Chair of the Business Litigation Group and head of the firm's Technology Litigation Practice.
  • Founded in 1930, McDonald Hopkins is a business advisory and advocacy law firm with locations in Baltimore/Annapolis, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, and West Palm Beach.

Winston & Strawn Further Strengthens Miami Transactions Practice With Addition of David Wells

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

MIAMI, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that David Wells has joined the firm's Miami office as a partner in the Transactions Department and as a member of the firm's Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, and Private Equity Transactions practices.

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  • MIAMI, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that David Wells has joined the firm's Miami office as a partner in the Transactions Department and as a member of the firm's Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, and Private Equity Transactions practices.
  • David advises public and private companies in connection with mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance transactions.
  • It will also be a great pleasure to work alongside partners in Miami whom I have known and respected for decades."
  • "His broad experience in M&A, private equity, and finance enhances the Miami team's service offering on behalf of our clients.

Winston & Strawn's Washington, D.C., Office Adds Trio of Government Contracts Partners

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Monday, May 8, 2023

All three partners will work out of the firm's Washington, D.C., office and will add a broad array of government contracts experience to the firm, including handling regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters.

Key Points: 
  • All three partners will work out of the firm's Washington, D.C., office and will add a broad array of government contracts experience to the firm, including handling regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters.
  • He maintains a nationwide litigation practice representing government contractors in all matters related to state and federal government contracts, including False Claims Act matters, suspension/debarment proceedings, procurement fraud, small business issues, claims, and prime/subcontractor disputes.
  • Elizabeth Leavy is an experienced government contracts litigator representing corporations in disputes and government investigations related to the award, administration, and termination of federal and state government contracts.
  • "Their experience will help Winston stay one step ahead on critical issues affecting the lifecycle of federal and state government contracts.

Health Equity Expert Winston Wong Joins CDC Foundation Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

ATLANTA, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston Wong, MD, MS, scholar-in-residence at the UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity, has been elected to a five-year term on the board of directors of the CDC Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston Wong, MD, MS, scholar-in-residence at the UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity, has been elected to a five-year term on the board of directors of the CDC Foundation.
  • Throughout his 40-year career with roles in clinical medicine, health administration, data and policy development and healthcare philanthropy, Wong has been dedicated to improving health equity and addressing socioeconomic and racial/ethnic disparities in health.
  • During his time at Kaiser Permanente, Wong developed partnerships with communities to address health equity through enhancing population health and the dissemination of evidence-based medicine.
  • At the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Wong chairs the Roundtable on Health Equity and has served on the Board of Population Health and Public Health Practice.

Winston & Strawn and Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro File New Antitrust Class Action Against NCAA and the Five NCAA "Power Conferences"

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP and Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, the firms that won the Alston v. NCAA (Alston) case against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the Supreme Court and that are currently prosecuting the House v. NCAA (House) antitrust class action against the NCAA, have filed a new antitrust class action in the Northern District of California against the NCAA and the five power conferences (Big Ten, SEC, Pac-12, ACC, and Big 12).

Key Points: 
  • Because the NCAA's prohibitions on these academic incentive payments were held to violate the antitrust laws and permanently enjoined in Alston, the suit contends that the NCAA cannot contest liability in this damages action.
  • The Winston & Strawn and Hagens Berman teams previously served as co-lead class counsel in this case's predecessor, Alston, which culminated in a unanimous Supreme Court win.
  • Winston & Strawn LLP's Sports Litigation Practice, co-led by David Greenspan and David Feher, is one of the country's most highly regarded sports litigation practices.
  • Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 16 offices in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe.