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JPAR® Celebrates the Success of JPAR Wellness and Embarks on a Transformative Journey Toward Comprehensive Agent Benefits

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JPAR®, a leading real estate brand, proudly announces the launch of JPAR Wellness, an integral part of the innovative Whole Health Organization (WHO) initiative, as a comprehensive three-part rollout of agent benefits. On the heels of a successful owners' event, this launch demonstrates JPAR is at the forefront of revolutionizing how real estate professionals are supported and reinforcing its commitment to the overall well-being of its network of over 4,000 agents nationwide.

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  • It brought valuable services, including 24/7 access to wellness advisors, discounts on essential services, insurance coverage, and customizable packages.
  • The core of JPAR Wellness is the profound belief in the importance of holistic health and well-being for every agent.
  • "No other brand is stepping up like JPAR to address the whole health of every agent," said Chris Sears, President, JPAR® - Real Estate.
  • Visit https://jparready.com/ to learn more about becoming a JPAR® - Real Estate agent and the benefits offered to its network of real estate professionals.

 duPont REGISTRY Group Partners with Hagerty to Launch Luxury Automotive Insurance Offering

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

duPont REGISTRY Group , Driven Lifestyle's luxury ecosystem for the high-end automotive lifestyle, announces today the launch of duPont REGISTRY Insurance , a licensed insurance agency.

Key Points: 
  • duPont REGISTRY Group , Driven Lifestyle's luxury ecosystem for the high-end automotive lifestyle, announces today the launch of duPont REGISTRY Insurance , a licensed insurance agency.
  • As the latest offering in the duPont REGISTRY Group portfolio, duPont REGISTRY Insurance serves the insurance needs of the collector car market.
  • duPont REGISTRY Insurance was created to provide white glove concierge service to our customers and other high-end car enthusiasts.
  • Additional benefits include a free subscription to duPont REGISTRY magazine, free listings on duPontREGISTRY.com for vehicles insured by duPont REGISTRY Insurance, and more.

Hicks Thomas Named Among Nation's Best Law Firms

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

HOUSTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce it has been named to the list of Best Law Firms for 2024 by The Best Lawyers in America, one of the oldest and most respected legal guides in the industry.

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  • HOUSTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce it has been named to the list of Best Law Firms for 2024 by The Best Lawyers in America, one of the oldest and most respected legal guides in the industry.
  • Best Law Firms also recognized the firm for energy law, environmental law, management labor law, construction litigation, intellectual property litigation, labor and employment litigation and appellate.
  • Selection to Best Law Firms is highly competitive, determined by surveys and evaluations from peer attorneys and clients.
  • This year, Hicks Thomas had 16 attorneys named to the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, the most in firm history.

Hicks Thomas Partner Stewart Hoffer Named to Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide for 2024

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Monday, October 2, 2023

HOUSTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that firm partner Stewart Hoffer has been named to the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers guide, a listing of the top employment attorneys in the country.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that firm partner Stewart Hoffer has been named to the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers guide, a listing of the top employment attorneys in the country.
  • He is one of only 37 attorneys in the country to be honored by Lawdragon in its Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers guide and its list of 500 Leading Litigators in America.
  • The Lawdragon Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers guide describes honorees as "unsurpassed experts who try to keep the balance between corporate America and its workers."
  • "We are so excited for Stewart," said Hicks Thomas partner John B. Thomas.

Four Bailey Brauer Attorneys Named Among Lawdragon Leading Litigators

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Four attorneys from the Dallas litigation boutique Bailey Brauer PLLC have earned selection to the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America listing.

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Four attorneys from the Dallas litigation boutique Bailey Brauer PLLC have earned selection to the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America listing.
  • Alex Brauer was selected based on his business and financial litigation work, and Clayton Bailey , Ben Stewart and Jason Marlin were chosen for their commercial litigation practices.
  • The prestigious legal guide honors the attorneys most trusted by corporations and other wealthy entities, with the Lawdragon editorial team hailing the recognized attorneys as "the advisors you want to send into battle."
  • Selection to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators is based on peer submissions paired with extensive editorial research.

12 Hicks Thomas Partners Named to Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

HOUSTON, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that Lawdragon has named 12 firm partners to its list of 500 Leading Litigators in America, a listing of the country's top legal talent.

Key Points: 
  • "This listing is special in that it goes to the heart of what we do – try cases," said Hicks Thomas partner John B. Thomas.
  • "It is nice to see so many of our firm partners recognized for the hard work they put in for our clients each and every day."
  • View the complete Lawdragon list of 500 Leading Litigators in America here .
  • Founded in 1997, Texas-based Hicks Thomas LLP is a premier litigation firm representing plaintiffs and defendants across the nation.

On World Dense Breast Day, Area Diagnostic Experts Applaud FDA Reporting Mandate But Note That Efforts to Promote Early Cancer Detection Must Not Stop There

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

"While mammograms remain the gold standard for early detection, patients with dense breast tissue face a larger challenge," said women's imaging specialist Christopher Ananian, M.D., of Princeton Radiology.

Key Points: 
  • "While mammograms remain the gold standard for early detection, patients with dense breast tissue face a larger challenge," said women's imaging specialist Christopher Ananian, M.D., of Princeton Radiology.
  • "For these patients, research suggests that mammograms can still miss up to 50 percent of cancers—and their dense breast tissue already puts them at higher risk."
  • "Our Smart Screen Breast MRI™ makes supplemental screenings more affordable for those whose insurance does not cover breast MRI even though they have dense breast tissue," Dr. Lebowitz said.
  • Princeton Radiology will mark the second annual World Dense Breast Day by promoting the importance of knowing about breast density in all of its social media channels and in-office displays.

Wright Close & Barger Attorneys Earn Prestigious State and National Honors

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Monday, September 18, 2023

HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wright Close & Barger attorneys have earned recognition in three of the nation's most respected legal listings – the 2023 list of Texas Super Lawyers, the 2024 Best Lawyers in America listing, and Lawdragon's 2024 list of 500 Leading Litigators in America.

Key Points: 
  • All those recognized must receive votes by current Best Lawyers honorees in the same practice areas and in the same geographic region.
  • Seven Wright Close & Barger partners were named to Lawdragon's list of 500 Leading Litigators in America, a listing of attorneys Lawdragon describes as "the advisors you want to send into battle."
  • Wright Close & Barger partners honored by Lawdragon include:
    Leading Litigators honorees represent businesses and individuals in cases involving antitrust; financial and securities litigation; intellectual property; commercial; real estate; M&A and chancery; cybersecurity and data privacy, and white collar and investigations.
  • Wright Close & Barger LLP is a Houston-based civil trial and appellate firm handling complex matters for clients across Texas.

10 Hicks Thomas Partners Named to 2023 Edition of Texas Super Lawyers

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Monday, September 18, 2023

HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten attorneys with Hicks Thomas LLP have earned recognition in the 2023 edition of Texas Super Lawyers, which honors the top 5% of lawyers in the state.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten attorneys with Hicks Thomas LLP have earned recognition in the 2023 edition of Texas Super Lawyers, which honors the top 5% of lawyers in the state.
  • The 2023 listing marks the 21st consecutive year that partners John B. Thomas and Stewart Hoffer have been named Texas Super Lawyers for their work in business litigation.
  • Texas Super Lawyers has also recognized Hicks Thomas partners Stephen M. Loftin , Courtney E. Ervin , John J. Deis , Allen H. Rustay and Paul L. Mitchell , all for business litigation.
  • That represents the largest group of Hicks Thomas attorneys honored by Best Lawyers in the firm's history.

GEM SLEEP Expands Payment Options with Health Plan Coverage to Provide Access to Millions Needing Sleep Apnea Care

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gem Specialty Health, Inc. ( GEM HEALTH ), a nationwide digital specialty care clinic, announced today that its virtual sleep apnea clinic, GEM SLEEP is now accepting insurance from multiple health plans and payers supporting over 25 million individuals.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gem Specialty Health, Inc. ( GEM HEALTH ), a nationwide digital specialty care clinic, announced today that its virtual sleep apnea clinic, GEM SLEEP is now accepting insurance from multiple health plans and payers supporting over 25 million individuals.
  • GEM SLEEP is making it easier to get care for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by streamlining the entire process into a single virtual experience.
  • With this addition of insurance coverage, people now have more options of how to pay for their sleep apnea care.
  • When we started GEM SLEEP, we wanted to make getting care for sleep apnea a convenient and enjoyable experience, but we also wanted to provide as broad of access as possible by partnering with health plans.