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Root Adds Human Capital Leader to Board with Appointment of Navistar Chief People & Culture Officer

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), a leading technology company powering insurance solutions and the parent company of Root Insurance Company, announced today the appointment of Donna Dorsey, Executive Vice President and Chief People & Culture Officer of Navistar Inc. (“Navistar”), to Root’s board of directors.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), a leading technology company powering insurance solutions and the parent company of Root Insurance Company, announced today the appointment of Donna Dorsey, Executive Vice President and Chief People & Culture Officer of Navistar Inc. (“Navistar”), to Root’s board of directors.
  • Dorsey joins Root’s board with nearly 30 years of experience leading human resources strategy and operational effectiveness.
  • Before her role as Executive Vice President and Chief People & Culture Officer, Dorsey held senior leadership roles at Navistar, most recently leading human resource strategy for all business operations.
  • She works closely with business leaders to create leadership and organization development, succession planning, talent development, staffing, and total rewards.

Damon Motors, Makers of the Award Winning HyperSport EV Motorcycle, Announces Merger with Inpixon Ltd., and Plans for Nasdaq Listing of Combined Company

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Damon’s HyperSport is expected to be one of the safest, smartest and most powerful motorcycles available in the market.

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  • Damon’s HyperSport is expected to be one of the safest, smartest and most powerful motorcycles available in the market.
  • Upon the completion of the Business Combination, the combined company will be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, subject to the approval of an initial listing application.
  • The Business Combination has been approved unanimously by the Board of Directors of both Inpixon and Damon.
  • Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP acted as Canadian counsel to Damon and Dorsey & Whitney LLP acted as U.S. counsel to Damon.

Flint Group Announces Strategic Partnership With General Atlantic

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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Flint Group (“Flint” or the “Company”), a premier home services company, today announced a strategic investment from General Atlantic, a leading global growth investing firm.

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  • Flint Group (“Flint” or the “Company”), a premier home services company, today announced a strategic investment from General Atlantic, a leading global growth investing firm.
  • Founded in 2019 by industry veterans Collin Hathaway and Trevor Flannigan, Flint Group has rapidly expanded into a multi-regional residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services operation.
  • Trevor Flannigan, CEO of Flint Group, continued, “General Atlantic's partnership model and value-add investment ethos are well-aligned with ours.
  • “We look forward to partnering with the Flint team to capitalize on the many opportunities ahead.”
    As part of the transaction, General Atlantic advisor Alan Ferber will join the Flint board.

200 Dorsey Lawyers Selected for Inclusion in 2024

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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Two hundred lawyers from 14 offices of international law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 (BL Rankings LLC).

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  • Two hundred lawyers from 14 offices of international law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 (BL Rankings LLC).
  • In addition, nine of those lawyers from Dorsey’s Denver, Des Moines, Minneapolis, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City offices were recognized as Best Lawyers® 2024 Lawyers of the Year.
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    200 lawyers from 14 offices of international law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 (BL Rankings LLC).
  • In addition, nine of those lawyers from Dorsey’s Denver, Des Moines, Minneapolis, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City offices were recognized as Best Lawyers® 2024 Lawyers of the Year.

Dorsey New York Partner Eric Rytter Named Policy Committee Chair

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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E. Eric Rytter , Dorsey Partner and Global Private Equity Practice Group Head, was elected Chair of Dorsey’s Policy Committee, which serves as the Firm’s governing board and sets its strategic objectives.

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  • E. Eric Rytter , Dorsey Partner and Global Private Equity Practice Group Head, was elected Chair of Dorsey’s Policy Committee, which serves as the Firm’s governing board and sets its strategic objectives.
  • Mr. Rytter joined Dorsey’s Policy Committee in 2019 and resides in the firm’s New York office.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230626776303/en/
    E. Eric Rytter, Dorsey Partner and Global Private Equity Practice Group Head, was elected Chair of Dorsey’s Policy Committee, which serves as the Firm’s governing board and sets its strategic objectives.
  • Mr. Rytter joined Dorsey’s Policy Committee in 2019 and resides in the firm’s New York office.

Chambers USA 2023 Recognizes Dorsey Lawyers and Practices

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced today that 32 of its practices and 79 of its lawyers across nine of its U.S. offices were ranked by Chambers and Partners in its annual survey, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2023.

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  • International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced today that 32 of its practices and 79 of its lawyers across nine of its U.S. offices were ranked by Chambers and Partners in its annual survey, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2023.
  • In addition to the practices ranked at the state level, the Firm’s Cannabis Law, Corporate/M&A, ERISA Litigation, International Trade: Export Controls & Economics Sanctions, Mining & Metals, and Native American Law practices were ranked on the national level.
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    International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced that 32 of its practices and 79 of its lawyers across nine of its U.S. offices were ranked by Chambers and Partners in its annual survey, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2023.
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    The following Dorsey lawyers were ranked individually by Chambers in its latest guide:

Avila Energy Corporation Expects to List on Nasdaq Through Business Combination with Insight Acquisition Corp.

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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CALGARY, Alberta, April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avila Energy Corporation (CSE: VIK) ("Avila" or the "Company"), an established producer, explorer, and developer of energy in Western Canada, and Insight Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: INAQ) (“Insight”), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced they have entered into a business combination agreement.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avila Energy Corporation (CSE: VIK) ("Avila" or the "Company"), an established producer, explorer, and developer of energy in Western Canada, and Insight Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: INAQ) (“Insight”), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced they have entered into a business combination agreement.
  • Upon closing of the transaction, the combined company will continue to operate as “Avila Energy Inc.” and intends to list on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
  • Avila Energy is well-positioned to capitalize on a growth opportunity given the recent launch of the Company’s “Vertically Integrated Energy Business”.
  • Following the closing, the combined company will continue to operate as “Avila Energy Inc.” and intends to list on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

WELLTOWER ACKNOWLEDGES THE PASSING OF FORMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHAIRMAN, GEORGE L. CHAPMAN

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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TOLEDO, Ohio, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It is with great sadness that Welltower (NYSE: WELL) acknowledges the passing of its former chief executive officer and chairman, George L. Chapman.

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  • TOLEDO, Ohio, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It is with great sadness that Welltower (NYSE: WELL) acknowledges the passing of its former chief executive officer and chairman, George L. Chapman.
  • Mr. Chapman was an insightful leader and bold innovator in the health care real estate investment trust industry and oversaw a period of significant growth for the Company, renamed Welltower in 2015.
  • "George's impact on our industry and the people he led was immeasurable," said Shankh Mitra, Welltower's chief executive officer.
  • We are all very grateful to George for his many contributions in building the foundations of making Welltower the great company it is today.

Airspan Networks Holdings and Radisys Corporation ("Radisys”), a Subsidiary of Jio Platforms Limited, Announce Signing of Definitive Agreements for Sale of Mimosa Networks, Inc. to Radisys

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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Today, Airspan Networks Holdings (NYSE American: MIMO) (“Airspan”) and Radisys Corporation ("Radisys”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Jio Platforms Limited ("Jio”), announced the sale of Mimosa Networks, Inc. (“Mimosa”) to Radisys for US$ 60 million on a debt free, cash free basis.

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  • Today, Airspan Networks Holdings (NYSE American: MIMO) (“Airspan”) and Radisys Corporation ("Radisys”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Jio Platforms Limited ("Jio”), announced the sale of Mimosa Networks, Inc. (“Mimosa”) to Radisys for US$ 60 million on a debt free, cash free basis.
  • Airspan acquired Mimosa in 2018 to target cost effective fixed wireless access network connections.
  • Mimosa’s product development, manufacturing, and sales teams of 56 employees will continue with Mimosa following the acquisition by Radisys.
  • Covington & Burling LLP acted as legal advisors, and Ernst & Young acted as accounting and tax diligence advisor to Radisys.

Mortenson Taggart Adams LLP Elevates Sherry Hamilton, Robert "Bob" Schultz, and David Keithly, to Partner

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mortenson Taggart Adams LLP is proud to announce that attorneys Sherry Hamilton, Robert Schultz, and David Keithly and have all been elevated to Partner.

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  • Mortenson Taggart Adams LLP is proud to announce that attorneys Sherry Hamilton, Robert "Bob" Schultz, and David Keithly have been promoted to Partner.
  • IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mortenson Taggart Adams LLP is proud to announce that attorneys Sherry Hamilton, Robert Schultz, and David Keithly and have all been elevated to Partner.
  • Before joining Mortenson Taggart Adams LLP, Ms. Hamilton practiced at LaRocca Hornik Rosen & Greenberg LLP and Venable LLP.
  • "I am honored and humbled to join the other partners at Mortenson Taggart Adams," said David Keithly.