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USPTO Lead Administrative Patent Judge Kit Crumbley Joins Bracewell's IP Litigation Practice in Austin

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Austin, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - October 23, 2023) - Bracewell LLP announced today that Christopher L. ("Kit") Crumbley has joined the firm's intellectual property litigation team as a partner in the Austin office.

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  • Austin, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - October 23, 2023) - Bracewell LLP announced today that Christopher L. ("Kit") Crumbley has joined the firm's intellectual property litigation team as a partner in the Austin office.
  • Crumbley most recently was a Lead Administrative Judge at the United States Patent & Trademark Office's Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB).
  • "Kit's extensive experience and technical background, including his many years in PTAB leadership, bring additional depth and resources to our successful IP litigation team."
  • He joined the Patent Trial & Appeal Board in 2012, serving as an administrative patent judge before his promotion to a Lead Administrative Patent Judge in 2017.

Palisade Insurance Partners Expands Senior Leadership Team

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Palisade Insurance Partners, LLC (“Palisade” or the “Company”), a specialty managing general underwriter (“MGU”), today announced the appointments of two seasoned industry executives across its business geography.

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  • Palisade Insurance Partners, LLC (“Palisade” or the “Company”), a specialty managing general underwriter (“MGU”), today announced the appointments of two seasoned industry executives across its business geography.
  • Scott Stevenson has joined Palisade Insurance Partners LLC in New York as Head of US Risk, from Aon Special Opportunities Group where he served as Senior Vice President.
  • Headquartered in New York, Palisade specializes in underwriting insurance for litigation and other contingent legal risks, and transaction insurance.
  • Before joining Palisade, he was Senior Vice President at Aon’s Special Opportunities Group, where he led a team specializing in underwriting contingent legal and related risks.

Jim Rittinger Joins Empower AI as General Counsel

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Empower AI (formerly NCI Information Systems), a leading provider of advanced information technology solutions and professional services to U.S. government agencies, today announced the appointment of Jim Rittinger as the company’s new General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

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  • Empower AI (formerly NCI Information Systems), a leading provider of advanced information technology solutions and professional services to U.S. government agencies, today announced the appointment of Jim Rittinger as the company’s new General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230620747661/en/
    Jim Rittinger Joins Empower AI as General Counsel.
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    “The intersection of technology and government contracting has become increasingly complex, and Jim will play a critical role for Empower AI,” said Jeff Bohling, CEO of Empower AI.
  • “I am excited for the opportunity to join the Empower AI team, at a time where technology is playing such an important, transformative role in our government and their many missions,” Rittinger said.

Missouri River Basin Landowners Secure Appellate Victory for Flooding Claims

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Friday, June 16, 2023

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled today that the United States bears responsibility for causing atypical recurrent flooding along the Missouri River that has injured farms and property in the Missouri River Basin since 2007.

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  • The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled today that the United States bears responsibility for causing atypical recurrent flooding along the Missouri River that has injured farms and property in the Missouri River Basin since 2007.
  • The Federal Circuit affirmed the trial court’s findings that the government actions caused the flooding to occur on the plaintiffs’ properties.
  • Furthermore, the Federal Circuit ruled in favor of the plaintiffs on their cross-appeal relating to recoverability of crop damages and 2011 flooding.
  • “Today’s decision is an important step in securing just compensation for our clients,” said lead appellate lawyer Don Verrilli.

ALAN CHVOTKIN JOINS CENTRE LAW & CONSULTING, LLC

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

TYSONS, Va., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Centre Law and Consulting, LLC, a leading government contracts law firm, is pleased to announce that Alan Chvotkin, a leading government contracts law and policy expert, has joined Centre as a partner. Chvotkin is located in the firm's Tysons, Virginia office.

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  • TYSONS, Va., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Centre Law and Consulting, LLC, a leading government contracts law firm , is pleased to announce that Alan Chvotkin, a leading government contracts law and policy expert, has joined Centre as a partner.
  • Leading government contracts law firm Centre Law is pleased to announce that Alan Chvotkin has joined as a partner.
  • With over thirty years of experience in federal government contracting law, policy, compliance, and various other fields, Alan allows Centre to expand in a meaningful way that aligns with our growing client requirements," said Barbara Kinosky , Managing Partner of Centre.
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Winston & Strawn's Washington, D.C., Office Adds Trio of Government Contracts Partners

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Monday, May 8, 2023

All three partners will work out of the firm's Washington, D.C., office and will add a broad array of government contracts experience to the firm, including handling regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters.

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  • All three partners will work out of the firm's Washington, D.C., office and will add a broad array of government contracts experience to the firm, including handling regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters.
  • He maintains a nationwide litigation practice representing government contractors in all matters related to state and federal government contracts, including False Claims Act matters, suspension/debarment proceedings, procurement fraud, small business issues, claims, and prime/subcontractor disputes.
  • Elizabeth Leavy is an experienced government contracts litigator representing corporations in disputes and government investigations related to the award, administration, and termination of federal and state government contracts.
  • "Their experience will help Winston stay one step ahead on critical issues affecting the lifecycle of federal and state government contracts.

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Sues Federal Government for Misappropriation of Trade Secrets and Confidential Information

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (Nasdaq: VNDA) today announced its action against the federal government for the uncompensated taking and misuse of Vanda's trade secrets and confidential information.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (Nasdaq: VNDA) today announced its action against the federal government for the uncompensated taking and misuse of Vanda's trade secrets and confidential information.
  • Vanda alleges that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) improperly provided confidential details from Vanda's drug master files for its products, HETLIOZ® and Fanapt®, to generic drug manufacturers during the FDA's review of the manufacturers' Abbreviated New Drug Applications.
  • The action was filed in the United States Court of Federal Claims and seeks an award of economic damages.
  • A copy of the complaint can be found here (Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. v. USA, case no.

From the Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing - Schwarzbaum Case's Illustrates FBAR Willful Penalties and How FBAR Willful Penalties Are Calculated

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Friday, April 14, 2023

Those who commit willful violations on their FBAR forms may face fines calculated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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  • Those who commit willful violations on their FBAR forms may face fines calculated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
  • Get in touch with our experienced Dual-Licensed International Tax Lawyers & CPAs by calling the Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing at (800) 681-1295 for a case review.
  • The 11th Circuit case of U.S. v. Schwarzbaum deals with how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) calculates willful penalties.
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KBR Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2022 Financial Results; Issues Fiscal 2023 Guidance

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

HOUSTON, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR) today announced its fourth quarter and fiscal 2022 financial results and issued its fiscal 2023 financial guidance.

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  • HOUSTON, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR) today announced its fourth quarter and fiscal 2022 financial results and issued its fiscal 2023 financial guidance.
  • Our incredible people do things that matter every single day, and I wish to thank them for all that they do.
  • Our safety performance was another highlight achieving Zero Harm 91% of all days throughout 2022," said Stuart Bradie, KBR President and CEO.
  • In 2022, we had annual bookings and options of $8.2 billion and move into 2023 with 70%+ of work already under contract.

Greenberg Traurig's Mike Schaengold to Speak at Thomson Reuters Government Contracts Year in Review Conference

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mike Schaengold, chair of the Government Contracts & Projects Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will be a featured speaker at this year's Thomson Reuters Government Contracts Year in Review Conference, Feb. 23-25.   

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  • Mike Schaengold, chair of the Government Contracts & Projects Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will be a featured speaker at this year's Thomson Reuters Government Contracts Year in Review Conference, Feb. 23-25.
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mike Schaengold , chair of the Government Contracts & Projects Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will be a featured speaker at this year's Thomson Reuters Government Contracts Year in Review Conference , Feb. 23-25.
  • The conference, which is being held as a series of virtual on-demand sessions this year, brings together thousands of leading attorneys, executives, and government officials for high-level, expert briefings on the past year's legal developments affecting government contracts.
  • He has published more than 80 articles on government contracts, Federal Circuit, GAO, and Court of Federal Claims issues.