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Eastern Bankshares, Inc. Appoints Marisa J. Harney And Linda M. Williams To Its Board Of Directors

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq Global Select Market: EBC), the stock holding company for Eastern Bank, announced today the appointment of Marisa J. Harney and Linda M. Williams to its Board of Directors effective immediately.

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  • Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq Global Select Market: EBC), the stock holding company for Eastern Bank, announced today the appointment of Marisa J. Harney and Linda M. Williams to its Board of Directors effective immediately.
  • They have also each been appointed to the Audit and Risk Management Committees of the Board effective January 1, 2024.
  • They will also serve on the Board of Directors of the Company’s banking subsidiary, Eastern Bank.
  • “We are extremely pleased to welcome Marisa Harney and Linda Williams to our Board,” said Bob Rivers, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Eastern Bankshares, Inc. and Eastern Bank.

Investor Update: The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. Approved as Lead Counsel in Polished.com Inc. f/k/a Goedeker Inc. Class Action- POL, GOED

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Friday, September 29, 2023

as lead counsel in Maschhoff v. Polished.com Inc. f/k/a 1834 Goedeker Inc., et al, 1:22-cv-06606 (E.D.N.Y.).

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  • as lead counsel in Maschhoff v. Polished.com Inc. f/k/a 1834 Goedeker Inc., et al, 1:22-cv-06606 (E.D.N.Y.).
  • as lead counsel and appointing Eden Alpha C.I., LP (“Eden Alpha”) lead plaintiff, the court cited a prior finding that “[t]he Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
  • The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation.
  • Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company.

Alas, the Problem of Unequal School Funding Hasn't Been Resolved

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Thomas B. Fordham Institute recently released a report claiming that the problems of inequality and inadequacy of public school funding have largely been solved. This is incorrect, according to a review of the report.

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  • Key New NEPC Review Takeaway: Despite a recent report's assertions of funding equality, evidence shows persistent and significant disparities in school funding.
  • BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Thomas B. Fordham Institute recently released a report claiming that the problems of inequality and inadequacy of public school funding have largely been solved.
  • Bruce Baker, professor and chair of the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Miami, reviewed Think Again: Is Education Funding in America Still Unequal?
  • While the Fordham report does acknowledge that additional school funds may be necessary in some cases, it suggests those are relatively few.

Dynamic Star Announces Plans for One Fordham Landing, University Heights, The Bronx

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

ft. leasable community facility building rising along the Harlem River just south of West Fordham Road and west of Bronx Community College that prioritizes the health and well-being of its tenants.

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  • ft. leasable community facility building rising along the Harlem River just south of West Fordham Road and west of Bronx Community College that prioritizes the health and well-being of its tenants.
  • "We are excited to offer The Bronx a new standard in community facility buildings," said Dynamic Star's CEO Gary Segal.
  • "One Fordham Landing is designed to promote the health and wellness of our tenants and their clients.
  • The Fordham Road SBS stops within a five-minute walk of the property and the Fordham Road NY Thruway exit is directly in front of the site.

Nine Goulston & Storrs Directors Named to 2023 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation List

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

BOSTON, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs , an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that directors Maura Brancaccio , Ashley Brown , Frank Ditta , Mariana Korsunsky , David Lewis , David Linhart , Casey Milianta , Julia Rosequist , and Allison Sherrier have been named to the inaugural 2023 Lawdragon 500 X: The Next Generation Lawdragon list.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs , an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that directors Maura Brancaccio , Ashley Brown , Frank Ditta , Mariana Korsunsky , David Lewis , David Linhart , Casey Milianta , Julia Rosequist , and Allison Sherrier have been named to the inaugural 2023 Lawdragon 500 X: The Next Generation Lawdragon list.
  • According to Lawdragon, "The achievements and pace at which these lawyers have vaulted to the forefront of the legal profession is remarkable."
  • She received her J.D., with honors, from the University of Connecticut School of Law and B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
  • She received her J.D., cum laude, from Boston College Law School and her B.A., magna cum laude, from Boston University.

Mark J. Noto Joins BCB Bank as New Chief Lending Officer & David Garcia Makes Lateral Move as Executive Vice President of BCB’s Newly Formed Subsidiary BCB Capital Group (BCG)

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Monday, April 17, 2023

David Garcia will make a lateral move to Executive Vice President (“EVP”) of BCB’s newly formed subsidiary, BCB Capital Group (“BCG”).

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  • David Garcia will make a lateral move to Executive Vice President (“EVP”) of BCB’s newly formed subsidiary, BCB Capital Group (“BCG”).
  • Noto and Garcia will report to BCB’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas M. Coughlin, and Ryan Blake, BCB’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (“COO”).
  • Most recently, Noto served as the Executive Vice President, Head of Commercial Banking for Investors Bank (Citizens Bank a/o April 6, 2022).
  • David Garcia will make the lateral move to spearhead BCB’s newly formed subsidiary, BCB Capital Group, as its EVP.

Goulston & Storrs Announces 2023 Director Elevations

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Monday, April 3, 2023

This is one of our largest classes of director elevations ever, and we are especially proud of the diversity and strength of this talented group," said Bill Dillon, Co-Managing Director at Goulston & Storrs.

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  • This is one of our largest classes of director elevations ever, and we are especially proud of the diversity and strength of this talented group," said Bill Dillon, Co-Managing Director at Goulston & Storrs.
  • Ditta served as member of the firm's Associate Liaison Committee since its inception until his elevation to director.
  • He was recently named to the Best Lawyers in America® 2023 list of "Ones to Watch: Real Estate Law."
  • Linhart is a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity 2023 Fellow and serves on the Board of Opportunity Communities.

For-Profit Charter Schools in Ohio Get a Mixed Grade in an Honest Reading of Recent Study

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A recent report from the Thomas B. Fordham Institute examines academic outcomes in Ohio's nonprofit and for-profit charter schools. It also explores whether differences in contracted services in for-profits appear to correlate with differences in their outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A recent report from the Thomas B. Fordham Institute examines academic outcomes in Ohio's nonprofit and for-profit charter schools.
  • It also explores whether differences in contracted services in for-profits appear to correlate with differences in their outcomes.
  • Joshua Cowen of Michigan State University reviewed For-Profit Charter Schools: An Evaluation of Their Spending and Outcomes and found a solid study accompanied by unfounded claims about the study's findings and significance.
  • The study itself finds that for-profits typically contract for either staffing or other services and that those contracting for staffing perform especially poorly.

Yuengling's Ice Cream Announces Ice Cream Executive Charles Green to be the new President, CEO, and a Director. Robert C. Bohorad to Become Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Green has 40+ years in the ice cream, logistics, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries.

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  • Green has 40+ years in the ice cream, logistics, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries.
  • He initially started in ice cream with his cousin and grew their business into the largest independent distributor in the country.
  • Green remained at Unilever as Sr. Vice President and Executive Board Member for Unilever Ice Cream until his retirement.
  • Prior to YIC Acquisitions Corp, Mr. Bohorad was the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Yuenglings Ice Cream.

SMBC Continues Growth With New Human Resources, Strategy & Transformation Appointments

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

SMBC, a member of SMBC Group, announced today the appointment of Robin Milberg as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Paul Sweeney as Head of Strategy & Transformation.

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  • SMBC, a member of SMBC Group, announced today the appointment of Robin Milberg as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Paul Sweeney as Head of Strategy & Transformation.
  • This hands-on, relationship-based approach differentiates us, but is also predicated on a skilled and engaged workforce following and building upon a common strategy.
  • Pauls approach to strategy and transformation epitomizes a comprehensive and effective approach focused on execution, added Freer.
  • In this role, he led this groups transformation through the identification and delivery of functional enhancements that support SMBCs business strategy.