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Mars completes acquisition of nutritious meal company Kevin’s Natural Foods

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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Today Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned, global leader in confectionery, food, and pet care products and services, announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Kevin’s Natural Foods, a high-growth, nutritious meal company.

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  • Today Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned, global leader in confectionery, food, and pet care products and services, announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Kevin’s Natural Foods, a high-growth, nutritious meal company.
  • Kevin’s Natural Foods joins the Mars Food & Nutrition segment, complementing its portfolio of leading food brands and recent product innovations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230731527269/en/
    Shaid Shah, Global President, Mars Food & Nutrition said: “I am excited to welcome Kevin’s Natural Foods and its talented Associates to the Mars Food & Nutrition family.
  • Wells Fargo Securities served as Kevin’s Natural Foods’ exclusive financial advisor, and Sheppard Mullin acted as Kevin’s Natural Foods’ legal advisor.

North Texas Food Bank Receives $118K Donation from Area Law Firms to Help Address Summer Hunger Across North Texas

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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Dallas, July 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) received a donation of $118,000 from nine Dallas law firms to address summer childhood hunger.

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  • Dallas, July 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) received a donation of $118,000 from nine Dallas law firms to address summer childhood hunger.
  • For the last four years, the legal community has come together in a friendly competition called Partners 4 Hope to raise food and funds for families and children facing hunger.
  • Since its inception in 2019, the Partners 4 Hope campaign has raised $510,793 for the North Texas Food Bank, providing access to over 1.5 million meals.
  • “We are so grateful for the support of the law firms that participated in the Partners 4 Hope campaign and for their shared dedication and passion in providing nourishment and hope for our neighbors facing hunger,” said Trisha Cunningham, President and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank.

Premier Plastic Surgery Partners Forms Platform Built By Physicians, For Physicians

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premier Plastic Surgery Partners, LLC, (the "Company" or "Premier") is pleased to announce the formation of the nation's first platform for facial plastic surgery and plastic surgery specialists. With a significant investment by Corbel Capital Partners ("Corbel"), Premier is comprised of leading board-certified plastic and facial plastic surgeon practices that aim to bring a novel physician-centric approach to physicians looking to reduce risk, grow their practice and strengthen their legacy. Premier's strategy will be to partner with highly reputable physicians who will be supported by best-in-class corporate infrastructure.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premier Plastic Surgery Partners, LLC, (the "Company" or "Premier") is pleased to announce the formation of the nation's first platform for facial plastic surgery and plastic surgery specialists.
  • Premier Plastic Surgery Partners is the nation's first platform for plastic and facial plastic surgeons.
  • Premier Plastic Surgery Partners, LLC was established to bring best-in-class management, exceptional marketing and deep operational expertise to their plastic and facial plastic surgery physician partners, enabling them to focus on delivering the best care possible to their patients.
  • Because it is owned by physicians and built for physicians, Premier believes it is best positioned to be the partner of choice for aesthetic physicians looking to grow and/or transition their practices.

Mars Acquires Nutritious Meal Company Kevin’s Natural Foods

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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Today Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned, global leader in confectionery, food, and pet care products and services, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Kevin’s Natural Foods, a high-growth, nutritious meal company, to join its leading brands in the Mars Food & Nutrition segment.

Key Points: 
  • Today Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned, global leader in confectionery, food, and pet care products and services, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Kevin’s Natural Foods, a high-growth, nutritious meal company, to join its leading brands in the Mars Food & Nutrition segment.
  • Kevin’s Natural Foods will operate as a standalone business within Mars Food & Nutrition, reporting to its President, Shaid Shah.
  • Shaid Shah, Global President, Mars Food & Nutrition said: “We are excited to welcome Kevin’s Natural Foods to the Mars Food & Nutrition family of businesses.
  • Wells Fargo Securities served as Kevin’s Natural Foods’ exclusive financial advisor, and Sheppard Mullin acted as Kevin’s Natural Foods’ legal advisor.

Ellington Financial and Great Ajax Corp. Announce Definitive Merger Agreement

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Monday, July 3, 2023
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Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (“Ellington Financial”), a real estate investment trust investing in a diverse array of financial assets including residential and commercial mortgage loans, and Great Ajax Corp. (NYSE: AJX) (“Great Ajax”), a real estate investment trust that invests primarily in residential mortgage loans, announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Ellington Financial will acquire Great Ajax.

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  • Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (“Ellington Financial”), a real estate investment trust investing in a diverse array of financial assets including residential and commercial mortgage loans, and Great Ajax Corp. (NYSE: AJX) (“Great Ajax”), a real estate investment trust that invests primarily in residential mortgage loans, announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Ellington Financial will acquire Great Ajax.
  • Strong Financial Rationale: Ellington Financial expects to rotate out of selected lower-yielding Great Ajax assets and redeploy capital in higher-yielding strategies.
  • In connection with the proposed merger, Ellington Financial intends to file a registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC that includes a Great Ajax proxy statement and an Ellington Financial prospectus.
  • Ellington Financial and Great Ajax and their respective directors and executive officers and certain other affiliates of Ellington Financial and Great Ajax may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Great Ajax stockholders in connection with the proposed merger.

Sheppard Mullin Continues Healthcare Practice Expansion With Partner Carolyn Metnick

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Carolyn V. Metnick has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a partner.

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  • Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Carolyn V. Metnick has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a partner.
  • Metnick advises on healthcare regulatory and transactional matters, where she focuses on the security and privacy of health information.
  • “Data security and privacy continues to be a top concern for the healthcare industry,” said Healthcare industry team leader Eric Klein.
  • “We plan to continue to add top-tier lawyers like Carolyn to our first-in-class healthcare practice at Sheppard Mullin,” Klein further remarked.

Sheppard Mullin and A Better Childhood Announce Eleven San Bernardino Children Sue California for Systemic Reform of Child Welfare System

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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A class action lawsuit was filed today on behalf of more than 5,800 California children against the California Department of Social Services (“CDSS”), CDSS Director Kim Johnson, San Bernardino County, Members of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, San Bernardino County Child & Family Services (“CFS”), California Gov.

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  • A class action lawsuit was filed today on behalf of more than 5,800 California children against the California Department of Social Services (“CDSS”), CDSS Director Kim Johnson, San Bernardino County, Members of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, San Bernardino County Child & Family Services (“CFS”), California Gov.
  • Gavin Newsom “in his official capacity” and CFS Director Jeany Zepeda (collectively, “the Defendants”) alleging that San Bernardino County’s child welfare system is irretrievably broken and in need of systemic reform.
  • “Workers in San Bernardino County can’t possibly protect these children because of their high caseloads, no matter how hard they might try,” said Marcia Robinson Lowry, director of A Better Childhood.
  • “This is an ingrained system that ignores the needs of these children, and far too many children are suffering grievously because of it.

Cartography Biosciences Appoints Industry Veteran as Chief Administrative and Legal Officer

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Cartography Biosciences , an immuno-oncology company creating biologic therapies against novel targets guided by the first-ever comprehensive antigen atlas, today announced the appointment of Blaine Templeman as Chief Administrative and Legal Officer.

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  • Cartography Biosciences , an immuno-oncology company creating biologic therapies against novel targets guided by the first-ever comprehensive antigen atlas, today announced the appointment of Blaine Templeman as Chief Administrative and Legal Officer.
  • “With nearly three decades of experience supporting immuno-oncology and vaccine companies, Blaine brings a lifetime of experience to the operations of Cartography,” said Kevin Parker, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO of Cartography Biosciences.
  • In his new role, Mr. Templeman will oversee Cartography’s administrative operations, including managing the company’s worldwide legal affairs, compliance, facilities, finance, human resources, risk management, and other administrative functions.
  • Previously, Mr. Templeman was the Chief Administrative and Legal Officer at Aduro Biotech and a corporate and intellectual property transactions partner at Arnold & Porter LLP, the managing partner of the New York office of Sheppard Mullin LLP and partner at Heller Ehrman LLC.

Foley Family Wines Announces Expansion into the Spirits Business with Operation of Minden, Nevada Distillery

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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SANTA ROSA, Calif. , May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Foley Family Wines (FFW), the Sonoma Valley-based family-owned wine company, is expanding into the spirits business with the operation of a distillery in Minden, Nevada.

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  • SANTA ROSA, Calif. , May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Foley Family Wines (FFW), the Sonoma Valley-based family-owned wine company, is expanding into the spirits business with the operation of a distillery in Minden, Nevada.
  • "We are eager to launch a full range of high-end spirits," said Shawn Schiffer, Foley Family Wines President.
  • "Foley Family Wines has been expanding our luxury portfolio of wines since 1996, and we are eager to launch a full range of high-end spirits," said Shawn Schiffer, FFW President.
  • Bill Foley, the founder of Foley Family Wines, holds a growing portfolio of hospitality and entertainment businesses in California, Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Nevada.

Sheppard Mullin Continues Strategic Growth in New York

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Based in New York, Schaefer previously was a partner and Chair of the New York Employment & Labor practice at Loeb & Loeb.

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  • Based in New York, Schaefer previously was a partner and Chair of the New York Employment & Labor practice at Loeb & Loeb.
  • Over the last two years, New York has expanded to nearly 150 attorneys, including adding 15 lateral partners in the firm’s Corporate, Real Estate and Governmental practices.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Ian to Sheppard Mullin and our growing New York office,” said New York partner and Labor & Employment co-practice group leader Jonathan Stoler.
  • “Ian will provide our clients with invaluable, business-focused experience that focuses on current labor and employment and workplace issues,” said Luca Salvi, Chair of Sheppard Mullin.