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BIOTECHNOLOGY CEO AND INVENTOR OF SIRIUSXM SATELLITE RADIO MARTINE ROTHBLATT TO DELIVER GRADUATION ADDRESS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE'S 215TH GRADUATING CLASS

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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BALTIMORE, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean Mark T. Gladwin, MD , announced today that Martine Rothblatt PhD, JD, MBA , Chairperson and CEO of United Therapeutics, and inventor of SiriusXM Satellite Radio, will deliver the keynote address for this year's graduating medical student class.

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  • BALTIMORE, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean Mark T. Gladwin, MD , announced today that Martine Rothblatt PhD, JD, MBA , Chairperson and CEO of United Therapeutics, and inventor of SiriusXM Satellite Radio, will deliver the keynote address for this year's graduating medical student class.
  • The UMSOM MD graduation ceremony will take place at the Hippodrome Theatre on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
  • Dr. Rothblatt is a trailblazing pioneer of several innovations in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and satellite communications.
  • After developing SiriusXM, she founded United Therapeutics, in an effort to find a cure for her daughter's life-threatening illness, pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Blank Rome Adds Leading White Collar Team, Continuing Nationwide Expansion

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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The group’s arrival continues the strategic expansion of Blank Rome’s White Collar Defense and Investigations group.

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  • The group’s arrival continues the strategic expansion of Blank Rome’s White Collar Defense and Investigations group.
  • In January, five white collar attorneys from litigation boutique Spears & Imes joined Blank Rome in New York, including partners David Spears , Linda Imes , and Chris Dysard .
  • In November 2023, Barrett R. Howell joined the White Collar Defense and Investigations group as a partner in the firm’s recently opened Dallas office.
  • They focus on white collar defense litigation, government investigations and enforcement actions, international disputes and arbitration, internal investigations, and advising clients on compliance programs, voluntary disclosures, and remediation.

Guillermo Sánchez Chao Appointed IBA Supply Chain and Logistics Subcommittee Chairman

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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MEXICO CITY, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholder Guillermo Sánchez Chao, head of the International Trade Practice in the Mexico City office, was appointed as the International Bar Association (IBA)'s Supply Chain and Logistics Subcommittee chair.

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  • Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholder Guillermo Sánchez Chao, head of the International Trade Practice in the Mexico City office, was appointed as the International Bar Association (IBA)'s Supply Chain and Logistics Subcommittee chair.
  • MEXICO CITY, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholder Guillermo Sánchez Chao , head of the International Trade Practice in the Mexico City office , was appointed as the International Bar Association (IBA)'s Supply Chain and Logistics Subcommittee chair.
  • Sánchez Chao focuses his practice on international trade, customs, supply chain, regulatory, and administrative litigation.
  • "I am very pleased with the opportunity provided by the International Bar Association to lead the Supply Chain and Logistics Subcommittee.

2024 Global Appeal Calls for Well-Informed Public to 'Break Chains of Discrimination' against Leprosy

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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This year's appeal calls on people to learn the facts about leprosy, share accurate information and create a world where no one is left behind because of a treatable disease.

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  • This year's appeal calls on people to learn the facts about leprosy, share accurate information and create a world where no one is left behind because of a treatable disease.
  • "Let us break the chains of discrimination, work toward a leprosy-free world, and ensure dignity and care for everyone affected by this disease," the appeal says.
  • The 2024 Global Appeal is the 19th in a series of annual appeals dating back to 2006.
  • An initiative of WHO Goodwill Ambassador Sasakawa, the appeal is launched on or near World Leprosy Day, which is marked on the last Sunday in January.

Register Now for B&C's "Bringing Sustainable Chemistry to Market in the U.S." Webinar

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Registration is now open for the "Product Stewardship Practices for Effective Supply Chain Interaction" webinar on November 15, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (EST). Register now.

Key Points: 
  • Sustainable chemistry is critical to the global economy and making the world a better place.
  • This webinar focuses on the challenges entities face in making chemical products more sustainable, what the federal government is doing to encourage sustainable chemistry, and how stakeholders can help move the needle to accelerate the pace of sustainable chemistry.
  • (B&C®) is pleased to offer this one-hour complimentary webinar focused on bringing sustainable chemistry to market.
  • Register now at https://lawbc.zoom.us/webinar/register/1616796686145/WN_QY0hDiIQTe2MF7_d...
    How novel chemistry is vital for moving the global economy to be more sustainable;
    What stakeholders are doing to advance sustainable chemistry;
    Challenges faced by sustainable chemistry innovators.

Lynn L. Bergeson Earns High Accolades from Best Lawyers and Who's Who Legal

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is pleased to announce that Lynn L. Bergeson has been recognized for the 21st year as one of The Best Lawyers in America© in 2024 for Environmental Law and Environmental Litigation. Ms. Bergeson has also again been named one of North America's leading legal practitioners by Who's Who Legal -- Environment for 2023, marking the 19th year Ms. Bergeson has been so named. In addition to these recent accolades, Ms. Bergeson has once again been recognized by Chambers in Band 1 - Environment, Super Lawyers as a Top Rated Environmental Attorney in Washington, D.C., and by Martindale Hubble as an AV Preeminent® Lawyer.

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  • B&C is pleased to announce that Lynn L. Bergeson has been recognized by Best Lawyers and Who's Who Legal.
  • (B&C®) is pleased to announce that Lynn L. Bergeson has been recognized for the 21st year as one of The Best Lawyers in America© in 2024 for Environmental Law and Environmental Litigation.
  • Ms. Bergeson has also again been named one of North America's leading legal practitioners by Who's Who Legal -- Environment for 2023 , marking the 19th year Ms. Bergeson has been so named.
  • Ms. Bergeson is a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL) and serves as a Regent and on its Executive Committee.

Register Now for B&C's "Product Stewardship Practices for Effective Supply Chain Interaction" Webinar

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Registration is now open for the "Product Stewardship Practices for Effective Supply Chain Interaction" webinar on August 1, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (EDT). Register now.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Registration is now open for the " Product Stewardship Practices for Effective Supply Chain Interaction " webinar on August 1, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (EDT).
  • Supply chain networks must evolve to support operations with ever-changing regulations and requirements that materially impact commercial operations.
  • Keeping abreast of permissible practices in countries of commercial interest is an essential product stewardship practice.
  • Promoting strategic alliances within supply chain networks, promoting internal and external communication, and advancing organizational product stewardship awareness are key factors in effective supply chain interaction.

Registration Now Open for "Preparing a PFAS Game Plan in the U.S., the UK, and the EU" Webinar

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Registration is open now for "Preparing a PFAS Game Plan in the U.S., the UK, and the EU."

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  • WASHINGTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Registration is open now for "Preparing a PFAS Game Plan in the U.S., the UK, and the EU."
  • Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are attracting global legal, regulatory, commercial, and litigation attention as no other "emerging contaminant" has.
  • In the United States and globally, the number of bans, restrictions, and reporting requirements for PFAS increases seemingly daily.
  • The Acta Group (Acta®) and EPPA are pleased to offer this one-hour complimentary webinar providing companies with the information needed to develop a PFAS game plan.

Lynn L. Bergeson Earns Highest Ranking in Chambers USA 2023

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Lynn L. Bergeson has been awarded the highest rank attainable, Band 1, in Chambers USA Guide 2023. This is Ms. Bergeson's 19th year earning top marks from Chambers USA as one of the best lawyers in America. Chambers quotes clients as saying Ms. Bergeson is "extremely well regarded," "top-notch for her TSCA work," "The best nationwide practitioner on product-related environmental regulations; a true expert," "one of the deans in the field," and "THE person for chemical issues."

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  • B&C is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Lynn L. Bergeson has been awarded the highest rank attainable, Band 1, in Chambers USA Guide 2023.
  • WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
  • (B&C®) is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Lynn L. Bergeson has been awarded the highest rank attainable, Band 1, in Chambers USA Guide 2023 .
  • This is Ms. Bergeson's 19th year earning top marks from Chambers USA as one of the best lawyers in America.

Registration Now Open for "Preparing a PFAS Game Plan in the U.S., the UK, and the EU" Webinar

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are attracting global legal, regulatory, commercial, and litigation attention as no other "emerging contaminant" has. Companies producing, processing, distributing, and/or using these substances must be aware of these global legal developments and take steps now to minimize legal, regulatory, and commercial risk.

Key Points: 
  • In the United States and globally, the number of bans, restrictions, and reporting requirements for PFAS increases seemingly daily.
  • The European Union (EU) is currently considering a proposal to restrict more than 10,000 PFAS under the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation.
  • This would be the most extensive regulatory restriction on PFAS to date, in one of the world's largest markets.
  • The Acta Group (Acta®) and EPPA are pleased to offer this one-hour complimentary webinar providing companies with the information needed to develop a PFAS game plan.