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Wilson Sonsini Adds Former FTC and DOJ Veterans to Antitrust Team as Partners

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Monday, January 8, 2024

The addition of Ohlhausen and Owings—both of whom have held senior, high-level regulatory agency roles—represents a significant move by Wilson Sonsini to bolster its well-respected antitrust and competition practice.

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  • The addition of Ohlhausen and Owings—both of whom have held senior, high-level regulatory agency roles—represents a significant move by Wilson Sonsini to bolster its well-respected antitrust and competition practice.
  • She would go on to hold various positions within the FTC over the next 12 years.
  • “Wilson Sonsini is renowned for its destination antitrust and competition practice, meeting the full spectrum of clients' needs,” Ohlhausen said.
  • Wilson Sonsini’s elite antitrust and competition practice group represents clients in high-stakes antitrust litigation, mergers, and criminal and civil investigations, in addition to providing valuable counseling on business strategy.

Greenberg Traurig Expands Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice in Texas; Adds David R. Eastlake in Houston

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

HOUSTON, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP added David R. Eastlake as a shareholder in its Houston office, continuing the growth of the firm's Texas offices and its international Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP added David R. Eastlake as a shareholder in its Houston office, continuing the growth of the firm's Texas offices and its international Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice.
  • HOUSTON, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP added David R. Eastlake as a shareholder in its Houston office , continuing the growth of the firm's Texas offices and its international Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice .
  • Welcoming David back to the firm further adds to our strategic growth in restructuring & bankruptcy and across Texas," said Richard A. Rosenbaum , Greenberg Traurig Executive Chairman.
  • Eastlake was drawn back to Greenberg Traurig because of the talent in the Texas offices and the depth and breadth of the firm's global restructuring and bankruptcy group.

State and Local Tax Lawyer Bucky Brannen Joins Bracewell's Tax Team in Dallas

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Monday, April 17, 2023

Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2023) - Bracewell LLP announced today that Bucky Brannen has joined the firm's tax practice as a partner in the Dallas office.

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  • Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2023) - Bracewell LLP announced today that Bucky Brannen has joined the firm's tax practice as a partner in the Dallas office.
  • Brannen most recently was at Baker Botts LLP, where he advised clients on state and local tax issues.
  • "His broad experience on state and local tax issues brings additional depth to our market-leading tax practice."
  • "Bucky will also work closely with project development lawyers in helping clients with proactive state and local tax planning, including the negotiation of state tax incentives."

Whitestone REIT CEO Letter to Shareholders: 2022 Wrap-up

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Monday, December 19, 2022

HOUSTON, Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) is pleased to share the following CEO letter with shareholders:

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  • HOUSTON, Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) is pleased to share the following CEO letter with shareholders:
    As the year draws to a close, I wanted to reflect on 2022 and all that we’ve accomplished.
  • On March 2, 2022, we outlined aggressive targets during our 4th quarter earnings call, including 14 – 19% FFO/Share growth and occupancy of 92 – 93%.
  • In 2016, Whitestone engaged in a related-party transaction with Pillarstone Capital REIT (“Pillarstone”), an entity partially owned by our former CEO, and created a partnership and equity investment with the Pillarstone Partnership.
  • The management team at Whitestone is pleased with the progress we made in 2022 and believes the future is very bright.

Hotels for Trial Announces Winner of Inaugural Litigation Support Person of the Year Award

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J., Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hotels for Trial , a comprehensive hotel booking service provider for traveling litigation teams, today announces the winner of its Litigation Support Person of the Year Award.

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  • SOUTH ORANGE, N.J., Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hotels for Trial , a comprehensive hotel booking service provider for traveling litigation teams, today announces the winner of its Litigation Support Person of the Year Award.
  • This award is an opportunity to recognize and share the story of someone nominated in honor of that person’s tireless work supporting the firm’s litigation matters.
  • “We are proud to announce the winner of our inaugural Litigation Support Person of the Year Award.
  • Hotels for Trial protects the firm’s financial liability, saves countless hours and comes at no cost to the client.

Southern Rock Energy Partners' Next Generation, Full Conversion Crude Refinery

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Prairie Energy Partners, a wholly owned company of Southern Rock Energy Partners ( www.southernrockenergypartners.com ), is working to finalize the location of its proposed $5.56 billion and 423-job next-generation, full conversion crude refinerywith the final two competing sites in Victoria County, Texas and Payne and Lincoln County, Oklahoma.

Key Points: 
  • Prairie Energy Partners, a wholly owned company of Southern Rock Energy Partners ( www.southernrockenergypartners.com ), is working to finalize the location of its proposed $5.56 billion and 423-job next-generation, full conversion crude refinerywith the final two competing sites in Victoria County, Texas and Payne and Lincoln County, Oklahoma.
  • The Prairie Energy Partners' refinery will be powered by 100% renewable electricity, either sourced from the grid or generated on-site from recycled and repurposed waste heat, geothermal, and solar assets.
  • Advisors: Baker Botts L.L.P ( www.bakerbotts.com ) is advising Southern Rock Energy Partners.
  • About the Company: Led by Steven Ward, Southern Rock Energy Partners is a next generation integrated energy company established in 2017 to decarbonize and advance hydrocarbon industry while further assisting in the development of the renewable industry.

McDermott Adds Prominent Litigators in Dallas

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Monday, September 19, 2022

DALLAS, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce the addition of partners Richard Salgado and David Genender to its Litigation Practice Group based in Dallas. David and Richard are experienced first-chair trial lawyers who understand the complex litigation risks associated with doing business in today's economy.

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  • David and Richard are experienced first-chair trial lawyers who understand the complex litigation risks associated with doing business in today's economy.
  • "Richard and David are essential to that growth, and we're excited they chose McDermott."
  • "They have both achieved exceptional outcomes for their clients, and we look forward to their continued success at McDermott."
  • McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets.

Essential Utilities Appoints Kimberly Joyce Corporate Secretary

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

Essential Utilities announced today that Vice President, Regulatory and Government Affairs Kimberly Joyce has added the role of corporate secretary to her responsibilities.

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  • Essential Utilities announced today that Vice President, Regulatory and Government Affairs Kimberly Joyce has added the role of corporate secretary to her responsibilities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220816005796/en/
    Kim Joyce has been named corporate secretary for Essential Utilities.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    As corporate secretary, Joyce adds critical responsibilities associated with the Essential board of directors, Securities & Exchange Commission filings, and the companys legal entity structure.
  • Joyce serves on the board of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia and leads the partnership with Villanovas engineering school service learning initiatives.

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

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

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

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 9, 2022

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.