Cohen & Gresser

International Law Firm Cohen & Gresser Welcomes Allon Lifshitz as New York Partner

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international law firm Cohen & Gresser announced today that former federal prosecutor Allon Lifshitz will join the firm as a partner in its New York office. Allon brings over 20 years of experience to the firm, where his practice will focus on white-collar criminal and antitrust cases, as well as government investigations, internal investigations, and complex civil litigation.

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  • Former Deputy Chief of the EDNY Criminal Division will join white-collar defense, antitrust, and litigation and arbitration groups
    NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international law firm Cohen & Gresser announced today that former federal prosecutor Allon Lifshitz will join the firm as a partner in its New York office.
  • Prior to joining Cohen & Gresser, Allon was an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York for 14 years, during which he held several senior leadership positions.
  • Most recently, Allon served as Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division, overseeing more than 100 Assistant U.S.
  • I have admired the firm for a long time and have been consistently impressed with its growth and success," said Allon.

Berger Montague Files an Antitrust Lawsuit Against Largest PBM CVS Caremark for Wrongfully Collected Medicare Part D Fees

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Complex litigation powerhouse Berger Montague announces that it filed a lawsuit against CVS Caremark LLC, the largest pharmacy benefit manager in the country, alleging that it wrongfully increased and collected Medicare Part D fees. The lawsuit was on behalf of Osterhaus Pharmacy seeking to represent a proposed class of independent pharmacies. It aims to recoup hundreds of millions of dollars in wrongful pharmacy DIR fees.

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  • The lawsuit aims to recoup hundreds of millions of dollars in wrongful pharmacy DIR fees.
  • The complaint alleges that CVS Caremark, a subsidiary of CVS Health, violated federal antitrust laws and state laws governing contracts by unlawfully purporting to use a loophole in Medicare regulations to impose fees on pharmacies called "DIR fees."
  • CVS Caremark uses the fees to force independent pharmacies to pay to provide certain "performance-related" services on unreasonable terms.
  • However, CVS Caremark, as the largest PBM, has used its size to force independent pharmacies to agree to do so.

Payback Time! Community Pharmacists Cheer Class Action Lawsuit Against PBMs to Recoup DIR Fees

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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“Finally, community pharmacies have a chance to recover DIR fees that were unfairly taken.

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  • “Finally, community pharmacies have a chance to recover DIR fees that were unfairly taken.
  • That allows Caremark and the other PBMs to continue to treat pharmacies unfairly and illegally extract junk fees.
  • We’re thrilled that community pharmacists have a chance to recoup some of their money.”
    NCPA will be doing more than cheerleading for the lawsuit, said Hoey.
  • Community pharmacies are rooted in the communities where they are located and are among America’s most accessible health care providers.

Avalara Announces CRUSH Global: The Future of Global Tax Compliance

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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Avalara (NYSE: AVLR), a leading provider of tax compliance automation software for businesses of all sizes, today announced the return of CRUSH, its sixth annual tax and technology event.

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  • Avalara (NYSE: AVLR), a leading provider of tax compliance automation software for businesses of all sizes, today announced the return of CRUSH, its sixth annual tax and technology event.
  • At the same time, our omnichannel economy has created new and expanded compliance challenges, said Scott McFarlane, co-founder and CEO of Avalara.
  • Headline sessions for CRUSH include:
    Managing Growth in the Global Economy: Understand how managing compliance can help businesses expand into new channels, products, and markets.
  • Learn from global compliance experts, including:
    Discover the Value of Embedding Tax Within Finance: Discover how businesses use technology to incorporate tax into their processes and generate powerful insights.

Johnine Barnes to Speak at the 2021 Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Johnine P. Barnes , Shareholder and Chair of the firm's Washington, D.C. Labor & Employment Practice, will speak at the 2021 Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conferencein Boston on Thursday, Nov. 18. on a panel titled "Judicial Involvement Promoting Diversity in Legal Leadership: Perspectives from the Bench, the Bar, and Academia."

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Johnine P. Barnes , Shareholder and Chair of the firm's Washington, D.C. Labor & Employment Practice, will speak at the 2021 Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conferencein Boston on Thursday, Nov. 18. on a panel titled "Judicial Involvement Promoting Diversity in Legal Leadership: Perspectives from the Bench, the Bar, and Academia."
  • Luis Felipe Restrepo, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; and Melissa H. Maxman, of Cohen & Gresser LLP, as moderator.
  • Barnes, of Greenberg Traurig's Washington, D.C. office , is nationally recognized by the Legal 500 U.S. Guide for her counseling and compliance practice regarding employment laws.
  • She is experienced in litigating and defending employment claims of harassment, retaliation, discrimination, wrongful discharge, and breach of contract, as well as business litigation matters.

Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP Adds Three Senior Securities Lawyers

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP, a leading securities and law firm, announced today the recent additions of three senior lawyers to its rapidly growing team and internationally recognized securities practice.

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  • NEW YORK, July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP, a leading securities and law firm, announced today the recent additions of three senior lawyers to its rapidly growing team and internationally recognized securities practice.
  • He advises emerging and established clients in connection with corporate finance transactions, mergers and acquisitions and securities law matters.
  • We are very excited to welcome these attorneys to the team, and are looking forward to see the significant roles they will play within the firm for years to come, said Mr. Sichenzia, founding name partner at Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP.
  • SRF is a full service law firm with a nationally recognized corporate, securities and litigation practice that provides experienced representation in all matters involving the securities industry.

David S. Weinstein Joins Jones Walker Miami Office

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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He advises and represents individuals and companies in a broad range of white collar criminal defense and compliance matters.

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  • He advises and represents individuals and companies in a broad range of white collar criminal defense and compliance matters.
  • Since his return to private practice, David focuses on helping clients with the development of strong and effective compliance programs.
  • "\nDavid earned his JD from the University of Miami Law School.
  • He is admitted to practice in Florida.\nJones Walker LLP ( joneswalker.com ) is among the largest 120 law firms in the United States.

Bianchi & Brandt Expands Law Practice Adds Transactions & Estate Planning Attorney

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Thursday, June 25, 2020
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Lamb will serve in the cannabis and hemp, corporate transactions, and estate planning departments and Jackson will assist with the firms growing national clientele.

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  • Lamb will serve in the cannabis and hemp, corporate transactions, and estate planning departments and Jackson will assist with the firms growing national clientele.
  • Chanels practice covers a full spectrum of corporate needs across a wide variety of industries, including business formations, estate planning, and commercial real estate law, stated shareholder and law partner Laura A. Bianchi.
  • The firm provides advisement on cannabis and hemp law, corporate law, real estate law, commercial litigation, administrative and regulatory law, employment law, as well as outside general counsel services.
  • Bianchi & Brandt is a full-service business, real estate and litigation law firm with an emphasis on the cannabis and hemp industries.

Latham Continues to Expand Complex Commercial Litigation Practice, Adds Prominent Partner in Washington, D.C.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
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Boyle handles a wide variety of litigation, with a particular focus on complex civil disputes that have global reach.

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  • Boyle handles a wide variety of litigation, with a particular focus on complex civil disputes that have global reach.
  • In addition to commercial disputes, Boyle handles copyright and trade secrets matters, securities suits, unfair competition cases, employment disputes, and antitrust and RICO litigation.
  • From a global platform, our lawyers advise clients on market-shaping transactions, high-stakes litigation and trials, and sophisticated regulatory matters.
  • Michael Egge, Washington, D.C. Office Managing Partner and member of the firm's Executive Committee, +1.202.637.2285

Morrison Cohen Expands Financial Services and Securities Litigation Practices with Addition of Ryan M. Wilson

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Thursday, January 23, 2020
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Morrison Cohen LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its financial services and securities litigation practices with the addition of Ryan M. Wilson as a partner in the firms business litigation department and its white collar and regulatory enforcement practice group.

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  • Morrison Cohen LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its financial services and securities litigation practices with the addition of Ryan M. Wilson as a partner in the firms business litigation department and its white collar and regulatory enforcement practice group.
  • Wilsons practice focuses on complex commercial and financial litigation.
  • He also advises and defends clients in connection with federal and state government investigations, criminal prosecutions, and enforcement actions and litigation, as well as internal investigations.
  • Wilson earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Oklahoma and his law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law.