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The Container Store to Open First Gaithersburg, Maryland Location

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

This will be The Container Store’s fourth store opening in fiscal 2023 ending March 31, 2024, and third location in Maryland.

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  • This will be The Container Store’s fourth store opening in fiscal 2023 ending March 31, 2024, and third location in Maryland.
  • The newest addition to The Container Store fleet is the seventh small-store format nationwide and the first of its size in Maryland.
  • From metal DIY to professionally installed wood-based systems, The Container Store has a custom offering for every space, style and budget.
  • The Container Store plans to open one more location before the end of its fiscal year later this month in Huntington, NY.

Cosmetic Serum Market size to grow by USD 1.39 billion from 2022 to 2027; The rising demand for male beauty products to boost the market - Technavio

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The cosmetic serum market is estimated to grow by USD 1.39 billion from 2023 to 2027, according to Technavio.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The cosmetic serum market is estimated to grow by USD 1.39 billion from 2023 to 2027, according to Technavio.
  • The report provides actionable insights and estimates the contribution of all regions to the growth of the global cosmetic serum market.
  • The Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) Market size is estimated to grow by USD 294.16 million at a CAGR of 5.25% between 2023 and 2028.
  • The facial serum market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.92% between 2022 and 2027.

International Law Firm Cohen & Gresser Welcomes Allon Lifshitz as New York Partner

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Monday, January 8, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international law firm Cohen & Gresser announced today that former federal prosecutor Allon Lifshitz will join the firm as a partner in its New York office. Allon brings over 20 years of experience to the firm, where his practice will focus on white-collar criminal and antitrust cases, as well as government investigations, internal investigations, and complex civil litigation.

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  • Former Deputy Chief of the EDNY Criminal Division will join white-collar defense, antitrust, and litigation and arbitration groups
    NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international law firm Cohen & Gresser announced today that former federal prosecutor Allon Lifshitz will join the firm as a partner in its New York office.
  • Prior to joining Cohen & Gresser, Allon was an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York for 14 years, during which he held several senior leadership positions.
  • Most recently, Allon served as Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division, overseeing more than 100 Assistant U.S.
  • I have admired the firm for a long time and have been consistently impressed with its growth and success," said Allon.

India’s Apex Court Disposes Case Against Adani Group in Hindenburg Matter

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday disposed-off the public interest litigations (PILs) filed last year after a short seller published a report making malicious and baseless claims against the Adani Group.

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  • India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday disposed-off the public interest litigations (PILs) filed last year after a short seller published a report making malicious and baseless claims against the Adani Group.
  • Commenting on this, Mr. Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, said, “Truth has prevailed.
  • The Adani Group has continued its growth trajectory despite the developments during the last year.
  • The Adani Group also received important endorsement from the US government as it received $553 million financing for a port terminal in Sri Lanka.

PIMCO Names Sung-Hee Suh as Global General Counsel

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PIMCO, a global leader in active fixed income with expertise across public and private markets, has named Sung-Hee Suh as Global General Counsel.

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  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PIMCO, a global leader in active fixed income with expertise across public and private markets, has named Sung-Hee Suh as Global General Counsel.
  • David joined PIMCO as Global General Counsel in 2006, after prior roles as General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer of PIMCO’s parent Allianz Asset Management of America and before that as a partner at the global law firm of Latham & Watkins, specializing in M&A where he first represented PIMCO in its 1994 spinoff from Pacific Life.
  • Sung-Hee Suh is a Managing Director in the Newport Beach office and PIMCO’s General Counsel for Global Regulatory and Litigation.
  • David Flattum is a Managing Director and Global General Counsel of PIMCO, based in Newport Beach, California.

Digital Commerce Service Providers Gracing Humen's International E-Commerce Festival to Drive the Real Economy's Online Business

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

DONGGUAN, China, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The much-awaited 10th Humen International E-Commerce Festival opens at Humen Convention and Exhibition Center, Dongguan on November 28.

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  • DONGGUAN, China, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The much-awaited 10th Humen International E-Commerce Festival opens at Humen Convention and Exhibition Center, Dongguan on November 28.
  • Over the recent years, he added, the town has created an ecosystem integrating e-commerce, industry, and public services.
  • Also, the festival is on its way to becoming one of the most influential e-commerce events in China.
  • It is now home to more than 10,000 e-commerce businesses, including over 2,000 selling products or services to an international audience.

MoloLamken Adds Accomplished Federal Prosecutor

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MoloLamken LLP, a premier national litigation boutique, today announced that Jennifer (Sasso) Schubert, an accomplished federal prosecutor in New York, has joined the firm as a partner in the New York office.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MoloLamken LLP, a premier national litigation boutique, today announced that Jennifer (Sasso) Schubert, an accomplished federal prosecutor in New York, has joined the firm as a partner in the New York office.
  • "Jenn is an accomplished trial lawyer," said partner and firm co-founder Steven Molo .
  • Recently, MoloLamken won major recoveries for the Cherokee Nation against opioid manufacturers, shareholders of Alibaba, and bond holders of Avaya.
  • More importantly, the firm takes a tremendously thoughtful approach to developing talent and maintaining a highly collaborative culture that embraces diversity.

RICHMOND PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS VOTE TO JOIN TEAMSTERS

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers in the City of Richmond's Department of Public Works, Department of Public Utilities, and Department of Parks and Recreation have voted to join Teamsters Local 322. This massive organizing victory is the first time that any union has represented City of Richmond workers.

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  • "We're thrilled to welcome this group of Virginia public sector workers to the Teamsters," said Brian Peyton, President of Local 322.
  • "Richmond public sector workers know that the best way to get higher wages, better benefits, and respect on the job is with a Teamster contract.
  • We're pleased to welcome more than 600 workers to Local 322 and look forward to organizing other public sector workers in Virginia."
  • Teamsters Local 322 , the second-largest Teamsters local union in Virginia, represents more than 1,600 workers in various industries throughout Richmond, Virginia, and surrounding areas.

MidAmerican Energy Runs Six Coal Plants in Iowa

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MidAmerican Energy recently released a news statement claiming to have served Iowans with 100% renewable energy in 2022. The news release did not mention the six coal plants that MidAmerican Energy owns and operates in Iowa.

Key Points: 
  • The news release did not mention the six coal plants that MidAmerican Energy owns and operates in Iowa.
  • "MidAmerican Energy uses convenient math to make Iowans believe their energy is 100% renewable," said Karin Stein, Iowa Coordinator for Moms Clean Air Force.
  • "MidAmerican is still selling almost 40% of their energy generation to other utilities, energy coming from coal plants operating within Iowa.
  • Coal ash waste accumulates every day in Iowa as coal plants continue to burn coal.

TRACE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF THE 2023 TRACE PRIZE FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The TRACE Foundation , a non-profit organization established to support projects that encourage greater commercial transparency, today announced the winners of the 2023 TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting .

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  • ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The TRACE Foundation , a non-profit organization established to support projects that encourage greater commercial transparency, today announced the winners of the 2023 TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting .
  • The second recipient of the 2023 TRACE Prize is a team of journalists from Mongabay, BBC and The Gecko Project.
  • "Through the TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting, now in its eighth year, we recognize investigative journalists worldwide who work tirelessly—and often at considerable personal risk—to expose corruption at the highest levels," TRACE President Alexandra Wrage said.
  • The application for the 2024 TRACE Prize for "Investigative Reporting: Uncovering Commercial Bribery" is now open.