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Gordon Brothers & Nations Capital Join Forces to Expand Commercial & Industrial Presence

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Boston, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gordon Brothers, the global advisory, restructuring and investment firm, and Nations Capital Inc. (NCI) have joined forces to expand the firms’ commercial and industrial market presence and serve a broader range of clients with holistic solutions.

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  • Boston, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gordon Brothers, the global advisory, restructuring and investment firm, and Nations Capital Inc. (NCI) have joined forces to expand the firms’ commercial and industrial market presence and serve a broader range of clients with holistic solutions.
  • Gordon Brothers’ majority investment in NCI will bolster both firms’ existing commercial and industrial capabilities in North America, which include asset-focused solutions across valuations, dispositions, financing and investment.
  • Founded in May 2020, NCI is an industry-leading commercial and industrial business with a focus on and expertise in finance, restructuring and insolvency.
  • “NCI has a strong track record within the industry, and their exceptional talent and expertise are a perfect complement to our growing commercial and industrial business,” said Norma Kuntz , Chief Executive Officer of Gordon Brothers.

Trinity Solar Announces Growth Investment from TSG Consumer Partners

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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Trinity Solar ("Trinity” or the “Company”), a leading home services platform in the Northeast specializing in renewable energy solutions including residential solar, battery storage and energy services, and TSG Consumer Partners (“TSG”), a leading private equity firm focused on the consumer sector, today announced that TSG has made an investment in Trinity Solar.

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  • Trinity Solar ("Trinity” or the “Company”), a leading home services platform in the Northeast specializing in renewable energy solutions including residential solar, battery storage and energy services, and TSG Consumer Partners (“TSG”), a leading private equity firm focused on the consumer sector, today announced that TSG has made an investment in Trinity Solar.
  • Trinity Solar management will remain in their current roles and continue to lead the Company through its next phase of growth.
  • Founded in 1994, Trinity Solar is a premier provider of cost-effective, low-maintenance solar, home battery and electric vehicle charging solutions for families in the United States.
  • Prestwick Partners acted as financial advisor to Trinity Solar and Blank Rome LLP acted as legal advisor.

Blank Rome Assembles Team of Leading Attorneys to Open Dallas Office

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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Dallas, Texas, July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP announced today the opening of a new office in Dallas—the firm’s 15th office and second in Texas—with the addition of seven attorneys.

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  • Dallas, Texas, July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP announced today the opening of a new office in Dallas—the firm’s 15th office and second in Texas—with the addition of seven attorneys.
  • Aligning with Blank Rome’s core strengths, the Dallas team is a powerhouse combination of leading corporate, real estate, and finance attorneys with national practices.
  • “Dallas is a vibrant and thriving business community and we are thrilled to open an office here and bring together such an outstanding group of attorneys to launch our efforts,” said Grant Palmer , Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner.
  • We are excited about Blank Rome’s future in Dallas with our new colleagues and are looking forward to continued growth.”
    “There is a remarkable alignment among the six partners who are launching Blank Rome in Dallas,” said Steven Block, Partner and Dallas Office Co-Chair.

KEURIG DR PEPPER AND LA COLOMBE ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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BURLINGTON, Mass and FRISCO, Texas and PHILADELPHIA, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ: KDP) and La Colombe today announced a strategic partnership, including a long-term sales and distribution agreement for La Colombe ready-to-drink coffee and a long-term licensing, manufacturing and distribution agreement for La Colombe branded K-Cup® coffee pods.  Keurig Dr Pepper will also make an equity investment in La Colombe, enabling KDP to participate in the value creation upside expected from the partnership. 

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  • BURLINGTON, Mass and FRISCO, Texas and PHILADELPHIA, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ: KDP) and La Colombe today announced a strategic partnership, including a long-term sales and distribution agreement for La Colombe ready-to-drink coffee and a long-term licensing, manufacturing and distribution agreement for La Colombe branded K-Cup® coffee pods.
  • Keurig Dr Pepper will also make an equity investment in La Colombe, enabling KDP to participate in the value creation upside expected from the partnership.
  • In addition, KDP will manufacture, sell and distribute La Colombe branded K-Cup® coffee pods, under a license agreement, in the U.S. and Canada.
  • The transition of La Colombe ready-to-drink coffee distribution to KDP will begin in late 2023, while the launch of La Colombe branded K-Cup® pods will occur during 2024.

Arbutus Appoints Two New Executives

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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WARMINSTER, Pa., July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (Nasdaq: ABUS) (“Arbutus” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company leveraging its extensive virology expertise to develop novel therapeutics that target specific viral diseases, today announced the appointment of Dr. Karen Sims as Chief Medical Officer and Mr. Christopher Naftzger as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Naftzger succeeds Dr. Elizabeth Howard who will continue in an advisory role with respect to the on-going patent infringement litigations. Both Dr. Sims and Mr. Naftzger will report directly to William Collier, Arbutus President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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  • Both Dr. Sims and Mr. Naftzger will report directly to William Collier, Arbutus President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
  • “Karen has played an integral role in the clinical development of AB-729, our lead RNAi therapeutic, during her six-year tenure at Arbutus, and has continued to advance our pipeline of HBV programs.
  • Prior to joining Arbutus, Dr. Sims held multiple positions during her seven-year tenure at Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY).
  • Christopher Naftzger joins Arbutus with more than 25 years of legal experience, including over a decade of experience serving as senior in-house counsel with life science companies.

RK Pharma Completes Acquisition of VGYAAN Pharmaceuticals

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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RK Pharma Inc, a vertically integrated pharmaceutical company today announced the successful completion of the acquisition of VGYAAN Pharmaceuticals LLC.

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  • RK Pharma Inc, a vertically integrated pharmaceutical company today announced the successful completion of the acquisition of VGYAAN Pharmaceuticals LLC.
  • “The acquisition of VGYAAN Pharmaceuticals aligns strongly with our growth strategy that will deliver substantial value for our company, customers, and strategic partners,” said Dr. Ravishanker Kovi, founder & Executive Chairman of RK Pharma.
  • “With this acquisition, RK Pharma will gain an exciting product portfolio, meaningful partnerships with strategic partners, and a proven team with an impressive track record.”
    “We are thrilled to be part of RK Pharma,” said Nailesh A. Bhatt, CEO and Founder of VGYAAN Pharmaceuticals.
  • Sheppard, Mullin, Richter and Hampton LLP acted as legal counsel to RK Pharma Inc., and Blank Rome LLP acted as legal counsel to VGYAAN Pharmaceuticals LLC.

Blank Rome Adds Leading Group of Litigators in New York

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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New York City, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to welcome a leading group of litigators in its Commercial Litigation practice group in New York, bolstering the firm’s national commercial and real estate litigation offerings.

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  • New York City, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to welcome a leading group of litigators in its Commercial Litigation practice group in New York, bolstering the firm’s national commercial and real estate litigation offerings.
  • They practiced at Akerman LLP before joining Blank Rome.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome this accomplished and highly regarded group of litigators to Blank Rome and our national Commercial Litigation practice,” said Grant Palmer , Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner.
  • The group also strengthens the firm’s leading Corporate, M&A, and Securities ; Finance ; Real Estate ; and Intellectual Property practices and service offerings across a diverse range of industries.

Blank Rome Welcomes Experienced Trial Lawyer Germain Labat in Los Angeles

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Los Angeles, CA, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Germain D. Labat has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate Litigation practice in Los Angeles.

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  • Los Angeles, CA, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Germain D. Labat has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate Litigation practice in Los Angeles.
  • An experienced trial lawyer, Germain represents public and private companies in state and federal trial and appellate courts.
  • Before joining Blank Rome, Germain was a partner at Greenspoon Marder LLP.
  • “I am excited to welcome Germain to Blank Rome and our nationally recognized litigation team,” said Grant S. Palmer , Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner.

Blank Rome Adds Healthcare Corporate Transactions Partner in Chicago

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Chicago, IL, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Eric Tower has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities practice group in Chicago.

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  • Chicago, IL, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Eric Tower has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities practice group in Chicago.
  • A healthcare industry pro, Eric handles a wide range of corporate and M&A transactions for health systems, physician practices, and value-based care companies.
  • Before joining Blank Rome, Eric was a partner at Thompson Coburn LLP.
  • “I am thrilled to welcome Eric to Blank Rome and our growing Chicago office,” said Grant Palmer , Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner.

Blank Rome Welcomes Preeminent International Trade Group in Washington, D.C.

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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Washington, D.C., May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to welcome seven new attorneys and two international trade professionals to the firm’s International Trade practice group in Washington, D.C., further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in this area.

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  • Washington, D.C., May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to welcome seven new attorneys and two international trade professionals to the firm’s International Trade practice group in Washington, D.C., further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in this area.
  • Joanne will also serve as co-chair of the International Trade group with Blank Rome partner Anthony Rapa , who also leads the firm’s National Security team.
  • “I am thrilled to welcome Joanne, Eric, and their international trade team to Blank Rome,” said Grant S. Palmer , Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner.
  • “Their leading experience in navigating trade remedies, negotiating free trade agreements, and handling international trade disputes complements our International Trade group’s strong work in the sanctions and export controls space, further bolstering our reputation as a leading resource for clients and their full range of international trade needs.”
    “Blank Rome has a longstanding history of strong international trade work, and we are excited to help grow the team and expand our client services on such a solid platform,” said Osendarp and Parnes.