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Troutman Pepper Expands Leading State Attorneys General Practice with Two Top Partners in Orange County

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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IRVINE, Calif., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton Friedman and Michael Yaghi, two leading authorities in the state attorneys general space, have joined Troutman Pepper's nationally recognized State Attorneys General Practice Group in Orange County, California as partners. The pair previously practiced at Crowell & Moring LLP, where Friedman founded and led the firm's state AG practice.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton Friedman and Michael Yaghi , two leading authorities in the state attorneys general space, have joined Troutman Pepper's nationally recognized State Attorneys General Practice Group in Orange County, California as partners.
  • Troutman Pepper is home to one of the oldest and most well-respected state attorneys general practices in the nation.
  • The Chambers-rated state attorneys general practice includes two former state solicitors general, three former deputy attorneys general, a former deputy solicitor general, four former assistant attorneys general, and attorneys with a wide variety of experience in federal agencies.
  • The team also partners with businesses and industry groups to work proactively on legislative strategy, state attorneys general interactions, and the regulatory rulemaking process.

Global Energy Projects Lawyer Lisa Henneberry Joins Crowell & Moring

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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"Although conventional energy resources will no doubt continue to be needed for years to come, carbon-free alternative energy resources fueled by wind, solar, hydrogen, ammonia and other sources --and particularly in combination with storage technology and increasingly prevalent sustainability objectives -- are fundamentally changing power supply economics and the global energy resource mix. As a result, the need to develop and construct the associated infrastructure is enormous," said Larry Eisenstat, chair of Crowell & Moring's Energy practice. "Lisa is highly skilled in virtually all facets of infrastructure development, both in crafting creative transactional structures, fuel supply and offtake arrangements and in solving the myriad of problems and disputes that routinely attend such development. She also has a wealth of experience helping companies evaluate risk as they seek to develop and monetize new green technologies."

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Lisa Henneberryjoins Crowell & Moring as a partner in its Energy practice, bringing more than three decades of experience helping clients navigate and mitigate risk in the global energy sector.
  • As a result, the need to develop and construct the associated infrastructure is enormous," said Larry Eisenstat , chair of Crowell & Moring's Energy practice.
  • "I was drawn to Crowell because of its deep energy and infrastructure transactional, regulatory, and dispute resolution experience," said Henneberry.
  • Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia.

Madison Dearborn Partners To Acquire Majority Stake in Unison from Carlyle

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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As part of the transaction, funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) will sell its majority stake to MDP, while remaining a strategic partner as a minority investor.

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  • As part of the transaction, funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) will sell its majority stake to MDP, while remaining a strategic partner as a minority investor.
  • MDP joins existing investors, Carlyle and Unison management, to provide additional resources and industry expertise to help Unison continue to enhance its innovative software offerings and growth trajectory.
  • Upon closing, funds associated with MDP will own a controlling stake in Unison, while Carlyle will retain a significant minority equity position.
  • Unison is headquartered in Dulles, VA.
    Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC (MDP) is a leading private equity investment firm based in Chicago.

Crowell & Moring Launches Crypto Digest to Help Businesses Adapt to Shifting Market

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring has launched Crypto Digest , a new blog focused on educating readers on the legal issues and the financial and operational risks relating to investing in and trading digital assets.

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  • NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring has launched Crypto Digest , a new blog focused on educating readers on the legal issues and the financial and operational risks relating to investing in and trading digital assets.
  • At a time when the market is constantly shifting and fraught with turmoil, the Crypto Digest will not only address the current atmosphere, but also examine potential risks and relevant regulations that investors need to understand as they embrace cryptocurrency.
  • Subscribe to the Crypto Digest to keep up to date on the latest insights from Crowell & Moring lawyers.
  • Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia.

Health Care Litigation Partner Jed Wulfekotte Joins Crowell & Moring

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jed Wulfekotte joins Crowell & Moring's Washington office as a partner in its Litigation and Health Care groups, where he will represent corporate clients as both plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial litigation matters spanning a wide range of industries, most notably, health care, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, government contracts, and technology. He also will represent companies involved in False Claims Act investigations and qui tam litigation.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jed Wulfekotte joins Crowell & Moring's Washington office as a partner in its Litigation and Health Care groups, where he will represent corporate clients as both plaintiffs and defendants incomplex commercial litigation matters spanning a wide range of industries, most notably, health care, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, government contracts, and technology.
  • Significantly, Wulfekotte has a record of wins, having obtained almost $750 million for his clients in matters involving health care fraud and recovery.
  • "While Jed's focus will be on health care recovery, he is a complex commercial litigator who will deepen our bench strengthto litigate complicated health care matters."
  • "Jed is a strategic fit and will be an immediate asset for our health care clients given his keen regulatory litigation skills and creative client solutions," said Chris Flynn , chair of Crowell & Moring's Health Care Group.

Experienced International Disputes Lawyer Werner Eyskens Joins Crowell & Moring's Brussels Office

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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BRUSSELS, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring is strengthening its International Dispute Resolution practice with the addition of partner Werner Eyskens in the Brussels office. Eyskens brings nearly three decades of experience handling multinational arbitrations and international commercial litigation.

Key Points: 
  • BRUSSELS, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring is strengthening its International Dispute Resolution practice with the addition of partner Werner Eyskens in the Brussels office.
  • He is an extremely effective advocate and cross-examiner, and a go-to lawyer for complex national and cross-border disputes," said Kristof Roox , co-managing partner of Crowell & Moring's Brussels office.
  • "Werner has substantial experience assisting clients in multinational arbitrations, including contractual disputes, post-M&A proceedings, aviation, and construction projects."
  • "Werner brings a rare skillset in both arbitration and court proceedings, which is highly complementary to both our Brussels office and wider international disputes practice," said Laurence Winston , co-chair of Crowell & Moring's International Dispute Resolution Group.

Corporate and Technology Transactions Lawyer Dr. David Ramm Joins Crowell & Moring

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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LONDON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Crowell & Moring is strengthening its London corporate practice with the addition of Dr. David Ramm , who brings more than two decades of experience handling private equity, venture capital, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions in the technology sector.

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  • LONDON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Crowell & Moring is strengthening its London corporate practice with the addition of Dr. David Ramm , who brings more than two decades of experience handling private equity, venture capital, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions in the technology sector.
  • "As an experienced M&A lawyer, David will help us continue to build our corporate team in London and will play an invaluable role guiding clients in corporate and tech transactions."
  • "David adds breadth and depth to our growing corporate practice and deepens our tech offering in London," said Jennifer K. Grady , co-chair of Crowell & Moring's Corporate Group.
  • Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia.

Corporate and Technology Transactions Lawyer Dr. David Ramm Joins Crowell & Moring

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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LONDON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Crowell & Moring is strengthening its London corporate practice with the addition of Dr. David Ramm , who brings more than two decades of experience handling private equity, venture capital, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions in the technology sector.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Crowell & Moring is strengthening its London corporate practice with the addition of Dr. David Ramm , who brings more than two decades of experience handling private equity, venture capital, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions in the technology sector.
  • "As an experienced M&A lawyer, David will help us continue to build our corporate team in London and will play an invaluable role guiding clients in corporate and tech transactions."
  • "David adds breadth and depth to our growing corporate practice and deepens our tech offering in London," said Jennifer K. Grady , co-chair of Crowell & Moring's Corporate Group.
  • Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia.

Gregory FCA Doubles Down on Growth with Talent Acquisition and Elevation of Tenured Staff to New Leadership Roles

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Monday, May 23, 2022
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Gregory FCA brings a fresh, new approach to public relations in its commitment to specific verticals and inhouse talent development, says Bevacqua.

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  • Gregory FCA brings a fresh, new approach to public relations in its commitment to specific verticals and inhouse talent development, says Bevacqua.
  • Gregory FCAs growth lifts the ceiling for young professionals by constantly uncovering more opportunities that allow for advancement, Sullivan says.
  • Gregory FCA is the 41st largest public relations firm in the country, with offices outside Philadelphia and in New York City.
  • Gregory FCA operates on the simple premise expressed in its tagline, Our clients are changing the world, and we make sure the world knows it.

ScentAir Prevails Again in Pair of Patent Rulings, Leaving Prolitec Only Narrow Claims

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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The Crowell team successfully caused Prolitec to withdraw one patent, leaving 18 claims of the remaining three patents asserted against ScentAir in Delaware.

Key Points: 
  • The Crowell team successfully caused Prolitec to withdraw one patent, leaving 18 claims of the remaining three patents asserted against ScentAir in Delaware.
  • This pair of rulings leaves only seven narrow claims that ScentAir does not infringe remaining in Prolitec's Delaware case.
  • Meanwhile, ScentAir has countersued Prolitec in that case for infringing 78 claims of four ScentAir patents which Prolitec has notably not challenged at the PTAB.
  • "Prolitec has seemingly sought to disrupt ScentAir with nearly 10 years of patent litigation," says ScentAir CEO Brian Edwards.