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Prominent Former Federal Prosecutor for the Southern District of New York Peter M. Skinner Joins Morrison Foerster

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Peter M. Skinner as a partner in the firm's Securities Litigation, Enforcement, and Investigations + White-Collar Defense Group, based in New York. Skinner brings over 20 years of experience to Morrison Foerster, both in private practice and as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) for the Southern District of New York (SDNY). Over the course of his career, he has tried 15 cases and argued 18 appeals. Skinner's arrival underscores the continued expansion of Morrison Foerster's market-leading litigation capabilities, including the addition of former 21st Century Fox Deputy General Counsel and SDNY AUSA, Brian Michael, earlier this month.

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  • Skinner brings over 20 years of experience to Morrison Foerster, both in private practice and as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) for the Southern District of New York (SDNY).
  • Skinner joins Morrison Foerster from another global law firm, where he has practiced since 2015 and most recently served as head of its Global Investigations and White-Collar Defense Group.
  • Morrison Foerster has added 16 partners to its global Litigation Department since the start of 2021, including eight since the start of 2022.
  • Morrison Foerster has a long-standing commitment to creating a culture that respects and celebrates differences, while providing an inclusive environment.

Metropolitan Advances Ambitious Climate Action Plan to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2045

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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As part of a broad push toward greater environmental sustainability, Metropolitan Water Districts Board of Directors today voted to approve a set of strategies to cut its greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.

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  • As part of a broad push toward greater environmental sustainability, Metropolitan Water Districts Board of Directors today voted to approve a set of strategies to cut its greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
  • The Climate Action Plan identifies actions to reduce Metropolitans carbon footprint in the face of climate change, increasing the districts climate resiliency and energy independence while supporting Californias GHG reduction goals.
  • Climate change is not just about the environment, it is about protecting the future for our communities, board Chairwoman Gloria D. Gray said.
  • The CAP helps Metropolitan reach Californias aggressive goals to cut GHG emissions by 40 percent from 1990 levels by 2030 and achieve complete carbon neutrality by 2045.

California Cannabis Industry Association releases report analyzing the health and success of the state's social equity programs

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The California Cannabis Industry Association (CCIA)'s Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Equity Committee (DISE) today released an accountability report to examine the health and success of cannabis social equity programs that have received funding from the State.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The California Cannabis Industry Association (CCIA)'s Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Equity Committee (DISE) today released an accountability report to examine the health and success of cannabis social equity programs that have received funding from the State.
  • The DISE Committee's report analyzes the initial seven jurisdictions that received grant funds from the California Cannabis Equity Act in 2018.
  • Some of the findings include:
    "It is vitally important to check on the health and success of local equity programs.
  • One issue mentioned frequently in interviews with social equity applicants and operators was the lack of a consistent definition for "social equity" in California.

California REALTORS® commend Gov. Newsom for signing housing legislation to expand housing production

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (C.A.R.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (C.A.R.
  • Gavin Newsom's signing of three important housing bills: SB 8 (Skinner), SB 9 (Atkins) and SB 10 (Weiner) that will make a meaningful impact on the state's housing crisis:
    "Today, California took an important step toward solving our state's housing supply crisis.
  • Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tem Toni Atkins, and Senators Scott Weiner and Nancy Skinner for their vision, leadership and commitment.
  • It is because of their determination that more Californians will become homeowners and reap the tremendous benefits that come with it."

NBMBAA® Announces Steven Skinner Endowment

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020
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Steven Skinner was a leading executive with Cognizant who passed away in 2019.

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  • Steven Skinner was a leading executive with Cognizant who passed away in 2019.
  • A native of Monmouth, IL, Steven was inducted as a midshipman to the United States Naval Academy and was a member of the Navy Men's Basketball Team.
  • Our family is grateful to Cognizant for establishing this endowed scholarship fund in Stevens name, said Lisa Skinner, Stevens wife.
  • Steven Skinner led a life that inspired so many people, said Joe Handy, President and CEO of NBMBAA.

3Sixty Insights Names Brent Skinner Director and Principal Analyst

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
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BOSTON, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- 3Sixty Insights is excited to announce the addition of Brent Skinner as Director and Principal Analyst, and a key member of the leadership team.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- 3Sixty Insights is excited to announce the addition of Brent Skinner as Director and Principal Analyst, and a key member of the leadership team.
  • Skinner is joining the firm to lead the Human Capital Management Research Practice at 3Sixty Insights.
  • "I look forward to leading 3Sixty Insights' efforts in making sense of this market space," said Skinner.
  • Nicholas Biron, Founder & CEO of 3Sixty Insights, says of the hire, "Brent is a fantastic addition to the team.

Valet Living Acquires Skinner Waste Solutions to Expand Its Presence in Southeast United States

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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Founded in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2014, Skinner Waste Solutions has built an extensive presence in Florida, Georgia and Alabama.

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  • Founded in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2014, Skinner Waste Solutions has built an extensive presence in Florida, Georgia and Alabama.
  • Like Valet Living, who sets the standard for multifamily communities, Skinner Waste Solutions has long been known for its dependability, professionalism, and integrity.
  • "We are extremely excited about joining forces with Valet Living," said Russell Skinner, Jr., President of Skinner Waste Solutions.
  • Valet Living plans to retain 100+ Skinner Waste Solutions associates, who will continue to serve those seeking excellence in a property management partner nationally.

Ryan Skinner Launches The Apex Club In Greater Boston

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
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WOBURN, Mass., March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan Skinner , president of Summit Financial Partners Inc. in Woburn, Massachusetts, today announces the launch of The Apex Club.

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  • WOBURN, Mass., March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan Skinner , president of Summit Financial Partners Inc. in Woburn, Massachusetts, today announces the launch of The Apex Club.
  • Current clients of Summit Financial Partners Inc. are immediately eligible for The Apex Club, and limited benefits are available to friends and family of The Apex Club members.
  • The Apex Club provides our neighbors with a community and support team, a partnership to take on these challenges together," said Skinner.
  • For media inquiries or to request more information about The Apex Club, please call Summit Financial Partners Inc. at (781) 281-2287.

Skinners Shoe Socks Define a New Category of Footwear, Combining Comfort and Protection

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Monday, August 5, 2019
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DENVER, Aug. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Developed by Skinners Technologies, new Skinners shoe socks represent a completely new type of footwear designed for travel and sports enthusiasts.

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  • DENVER, Aug. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Developed by Skinners Technologies, new Skinners shoe socks represent a completely new type of footwear designed for travel and sports enthusiasts.
  • The patented minimal shape combines the comfort of socks with the essential protection of a shoe, creating the feel of a"second skin."
  • Shoe socks have arrived, delivering unheard of barefoot comfort.
  • Skinners ultra-portable shoe socks are the recipient of the prestigious Red Dot Design Award.

Duetto's Michael Skinner Wins 2018 Rakuten Data Challenge at ACM SIGIR 2018

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Tuesday, July 10, 2018
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Skinner, the resident "Data Whisperer" at Duetto , hospitality's only Revenue Strategy Platform, placed first in the 2018 Rakuten Data Challenge and has been invited to present at the 2018 SIGIR Workshop on eCommerce, July 12 in Ann Arbor, Mich.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Skinner, the resident "Data Whisperer" at Duetto , hospitality's only Revenue Strategy Platform, placed first in the 2018 Rakuten Data Challenge and has been invited to present at the 2018 SIGIR Workshop on eCommerce, July 12 in Ann Arbor, Mich.
  • As the winner of the Data Challenge, Skinner will showcase his findings including the "Balanced Pooling Views" method he developed at a poster session during SIGIR 2018.
  • Skinner won the Data Challenge by developing and applying Balanced Pooling Views, a strategy that enhances the ability of a statistical model to "read" the product titles in the data set and accurately sort them into their appropriate categories.
  • "The big takeaway from this experiment is that solving a massive challenge, like classifying a giant e-commerce catalogue, doesn't necessarily need major changes to the standard architecture of common recurrent neural networks," Skinner said.