Berkeley Research Group

BRG Leg Up Program Registration Opens for 2024

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Monday, March 4, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) announced today that registration will open on March 4, 2024, for this summer's BRG Leg Up Program, an accessible educational and mentorship program intended to inspire lifelong learners and enhance participants' opportunities for college and career success. The four-day intensive workshop on entrepreneurship introduces rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to the world of consulting and other career options. Participating BRG office locations include Boston, Los Angeles, New York City and Washington, D.C.

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  • High school mentorship program enhances opportunities for college and career success for students in Boston, Los Angeles, New York City and Washington, D.C.
    WASHINGTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) announced today that registration will open on March 4, 2024, for this summer's BRG Leg Up Program, an accessible educational and mentorship program intended to inspire lifelong learners and enhance participants' opportunities for college and career success.
  • Participating BRG office locations include Boston, Los Angeles, New York City and Washington, D.C.
    "The BRG Leg Up Program is an extension of one of BRG's core values: to drive change with action.
  • We are proud to give valuable mentorship and guidance to talented and motivated high school students across the country," said Carmen Rios, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion manager at BRG.
  • Engaged, qualified participants will have access to enhanced networking opportunities and early consideration for BRG summer internships and full-time positions.

Sientra to Pursue Strategic Sale of its Business Through Voluntary Chapter 11 Process

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

The Company further disclosed that it intends to pursue a sale of its business under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code, while continuing to support its customers during the Chapter 11 process.

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  • The Company further disclosed that it intends to pursue a sale of its business under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code, while continuing to support its customers during the Chapter 11 process.
  • The Company seeks to execute an expedited sale process.
  • Sientra will utilize existing cash reserves and $22.5 million in new money debtor-in-possession financing from existing lenders to facilitate the sale and support ongoing Company operations.
  • The Company will continue to operate its business during this process.

BRG Grows Forensic Accounting Practice with Addition of Kenneth Mathieu

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) announced today that Kenneth Mathieu has joined its Forensic Accounting practice as a managing director in Chicago.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) announced today that Kenneth Mathieu has joined its Forensic Accounting practice as a managing director in Chicago.
  • A respected authority on issues of accounting, damages and valuation, Mathieu has extensive experience advising organizations facing financial crises such as government investigations and high-stakes litigation.
  • Mathieu is the latest U.S. addition to BRG's expanding Forensic Accounting practice, following the recent additions of managing directors Jeff George , Frank Wisehart and Frank Dery .
  • "We're excited to have him join the BRG team as we continue to strengthen our forensic accounting offering in 2024."

Clarus Reports Status of HAP Trading Short-Swing Profit Litigation

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clarus Corporation (NASDAQ: CLAR) (“Clarus” and/or the “Company”), a global company focused on the outdoor and consumer enthusiast markets, reported on the status of its claims against HAP Trading, LLC and Mr. Harsh A. Padia (collectively “HAP Trading”).

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clarus Corporation (NASDAQ: CLAR) (“Clarus” and/or the “Company”), a global company focused on the outdoor and consumer enthusiast markets, reported on the status of its claims against HAP Trading, LLC and Mr. Harsh A. Padia (collectively “HAP Trading”).
  • On November 20, 2023, Clarus submitted its expert’s report calculating the recovery that may be available to Clarus from HAP Trading’s purchases and sales of Clarus common stock in violation of Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
  • Clarus engaged Charles Lundelius, a Managing Director with Berkeley Research Group, LLC (“BRG”) ( https://www.thinkbrg.com/people/charles-lundelius/ ) to conduct a comprehensive review of HAP Trading’s transactions in shares of Clarus’ common stock during the period July 19, 2022 to September 23, 2022.
  • HAP Trading has also submitted expert reports claiming market making and arbitrage exemptions from the requirements of Section 16(b), which Clarus and Lundelius have concluded are not applicable in the current context.

BRG Strengthens Business Development Team with Addition of Veteran Litigator Ray Mullady

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

"Ray will make an outstanding addition to the Business Development team as we continue to further our relationships at the AmLaw 100 firms," said Ray Kolls , a BRG managing director and co-leader of BRG's Economics and Damages community.

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  • "Ray will make an outstanding addition to the Business Development team as we continue to further our relationships at the AmLaw 100 firms," said Ray Kolls , a BRG managing director and co-leader of BRG's Economics and Damages community.
  • "His impressive legal background will be an invaluable asset for matching experts to clients' unique needs in high-profile disputes and investigations."
  • Mullady centered his legal career around the defense and prosecution of complex business, product liability and class action litigation.
  • Prior to joining BRG, Mullady served as a partner at several globally renowned law firms.

BRG Receives Equality 100 Award on Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023 Corporate Equality Index (CEI)—the foremost U.S. benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) workplace equality.

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  • EMERYVILLE, Calif., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023 Corporate Equality Index (CEI)—the foremost U.S. benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) workplace equality.
  • BRG is ranked among 545 major U.S. businesses that also earned a top mark this year.
  • The results of the 2023-2024 CEI showcase how U.S.-based companies are promoting LGBTQ+ friendly workplace policies in the U.S. and abroad.
  • BRG's efforts earned a designation as recipient of the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.

BRG Continues Expansion of Forensic Accounting Practice with Two New Hires

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Accomplished forensic accountants and expert witnesses, George and Wisehart together bring more than 40 years of diverse investigative experience to the firm.

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  • Accomplished forensic accountants and expert witnesses, George and Wisehart together bring more than 40 years of diverse investigative experience to the firm.
  • They are the latest additions to BRG's growing Forensic Accounting practice and follow last month's appointment of Frank Dery as a managing director.
  • "The collective experience of BRG's Forensic Accounting practice powers an incredibly effective approach to these critical issues, and I look forward to collaborating with the team and deepening my practice," said George.
  • "Joining the firm provides an excellent opportunity to grow my practice and take on exciting new work."

BRG Expands Power and Renewables Team with Expert Kenneth Ditzel

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) is pleased to announce that Kenneth Ditzel has joined the firm's Energy & Climate team as a managing director in the Washington, D.C., office.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) is pleased to announce that Kenneth Ditzel has joined the firm's Energy & Climate team as a managing director in the Washington, D.C., office.
  • With over 20 years of experience in energy and environmental consulting, Ditzel expands the team's conventional and clean fuels capabilities, as well as its power and renewables practice.
  • Since establishing its power and renewables team in 2021 with the additions of managing directors Matthew Tanner and Vir Chahal , BRG has continued to grow its market presence.
  • For instance, the firm has recently handled novel hydrogen matters on behalf of major oil and power companies.

Leading Epidemiologist Wendy Cheng Joins BRG's Healthcare Practice as Managing Director

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

BOSTON, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) announced today that epidemiology expert Wendy Cheng has joined the firm's Boston office as a managing director in its Healthcare practice.

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  • Dr. Cheng also provides expert support and testimony in disputes that require the analysis of clinical data.
  • Most recently, Dr. Cheng was a vice president at a leading healthcare consulting firm, where she spent more than a decade advising pharmaceutical companies on data analytics for product development, regulatory approval and market adoption.
  • "Wendy's knowledge of advanced epidemiologic research methods and tools such as machine learning is at the leading edge in the field," said Edward Buthusiem , a managing director in BRG's Health Analytics practice.
  • Dr. Cheng commented, "I am excited to be a part of BRG's Healthcare practice and to join a team of leading experts and renowned researchers in the field.

BlockFi’s Disclosure Statement Conditionally Approved by Court

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

BlockFi Inc. and certain of its affiliates (“BlockFi” or “the Company”) today announce that its Disclosure Statement was conditionally approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey (“the Court”) on August 2, 2023.

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  • BlockFi Inc. and certain of its affiliates (“BlockFi” or “the Company”) today announce that its Disclosure Statement was conditionally approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey (“the Court”) on August 2, 2023.
  • BlockFi’s Chapter 11 Plan (“Plan”) maximizes recovery for clients and provides for the quickest possible distributions to clients.
  • BlockFi’s eligible creditors have the opportunity to vote in favor of the Plan and will receive BlockFi’s Disclosure Statement and Plan, detailed voting instructions, and additional important information.
  • Capitalized terms used that are not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Plan and Disclosure Statement.