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Winston & Strawn Names New Litigation and Transactions Department Co-Chairs

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Winston & Strawn LLP today announced the appointment of new Litigation and Transactions Department leaders.

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  • Winston & Strawn LLP today announced the appointment of new Litigation and Transactions Department leaders.
  • Linda Coberly and Tom Melsheimer will serve as co-chairs of the Litigation Department, and Timothy Kincaid and Brad Vaiana will co-chair the Transactions Department.
  • For the next few months, Linda and Tom will work alongside outgoing Litigation Chairs Steve D’Amore and George Lombardi, who have co-led the department for almost 10 years.
  • Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 15 offices in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

Robins Kaplan Partners to Speak at International Academy of Trial Lawyers’ Democracy’s Last Line of Defense Symposium

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

The biannual symposium will tackle pressing issues at the nexus of technology, media, law, and governance.

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  • The biannual symposium will tackle pressing issues at the nexus of technology, media, law, and governance.
  • Robins Kaplan national trial chair and past president of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Roman Silberfeld will deliver remarks on how an independent judiciary is, in fact, the last line of defense for the preservation of the democratic form of government.
  • Roman founded the Judicial Independence Collaborative, which launched the inaugural Democracy’s Last Line of Defense symposium in 2022.
  • Full details, including a link to register, can be found on the website of the National Judicial College.

Vinitaly International Academy Celebrate 12 New Italian Wine Ambassadors certified at its New York edition

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

VERONA, Italy, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Course 2024 marked the comeback of Vinitaly International Academy in the United States. A total of 27 students attended the Italian Wine Ambassador certification course, expertly curated by VIA Faculty Sarah Heller MW, at Banville Wine Merchants in New York City. Students participated in three days of instruction, tasting 38 Italian wines from every wine region in Italy before sitting a challenging two and a half hour exam. 12 students who successfully completed the exam were officially certified as Italian Wine Ambassadors.

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  • Vinitaly International Academy, the renowned Italian wine education institute, hosted the 28th edition of its rigorous Italian Wine Ambassador certification course on 4-6 March 2024 at Banville Wine Merchants in New York, certifying 12 new Ambassadors.
  • 12 students who successfully completed the exam were officially certified as Italian Wine Ambassadors.
  • 12 students who successfully completed the exam were officially certified as Italian Wine Ambassadors.
  • In the New York edition of the Vinitaly International Academy course, Tenuta Sette Ponti proudly acted as the official Educational Supporter.

Signature Resolution Welcomes Hon. Dianna Gould-Saltman (Ret.) to Panel of Neutrals

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Monday, March 4, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution, a leader in alternative dispute resolution, is pleased to announce the addition of Hon. Dianna Gould-Saltman (Ret.) to its panel of neutrals. With over 40 years of experience in family law and an accomplished tenure on the Los Angeles Superior Court bench, Judge Gould-Saltman brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role as a mediator, arbitrator, and pro tem judge at Signature Resolution.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution , a leader in alternative dispute resolution, is pleased to announce the addition of Hon.
  • I am eager to apply my decades of experience to guide individuals towards constructive resolutions.
  • "We are honored to welcome Judge Gould-Saltman to Signature Resolution," said Dario Higuchi, Signature Resolution founding partner and managing member.
  • "Her extensive expertise and commitment to facilitating fair resolutions for families and individuals navigating family law conflicts will enhance the breadth and depth of our neutral panel.

ANDREA LA'VERNE EDNEY SWORN IN AS FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMAN NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF TRIAL ADVOCATES

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Monday, February 26, 2024

DALLAS, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrea La'Verne Edney was installed as National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates at the organization's annual National Board Meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Jan. 27.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrea La'Verne Edney was installed as National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates at the organization's annual National Board Meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Jan. 27.
  • At her law firm, she is the Chair, Diversity and Inclusivity Committee of Butler Snow in the Ridgeland, Mississippi office.
  • In her remarks to the National Board, Ms. Edney borrowed from Amanda Gorman, who was the youngest person to deliver a poem at a U.S. presidential inauguration.
  • Ms. Edney is a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers, and the International Society of Barristers.

365 Connect Continues to Lead Multifamily Industry in Digital Compliance with Anthem Award for Responsible Technology

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

This prestigious award recognizes 365 Connect's dedication to providing compliant ADA accessible websites, leasing platforms, and service portals to the rental housing industry.

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  • This prestigious award recognizes 365 Connect's dedication to providing compliant ADA accessible websites, leasing platforms, and service portals to the rental housing industry.
  • Anthem Award winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, the largest and most comprehensive social impact award program in the world.
  • The Anthem Award celebrates purpose and mission-driven work from people, companies, and organizations worldwide.
  • This year's Anthem Awards will be given in categories from health to human and civil rights, to environment, responsible technology, and climate.

Alarming Study Reveals Safety Limits are Exceeded for Mercury Exposure from Dental Amalgams in Pregnant Women in the U.S.

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

This study presents groundbreaking findings on the mercury vapor exposure from dental amalgams of pregnant women in the United States.

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  • This study presents groundbreaking findings on the mercury vapor exposure from dental amalgams of pregnant women in the United States.
  • In women with amalgam surfaces, the number of surfaces, correlated with significantly higher median daily urinary mercury excretion compared to women without amalgams.
  • Notably, close to 30% of these women received daily mercury vapor doses from amalgams exceeding the safety limits set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Mercury amalgam dental fillings should be banned by the FDA as they pose a serious risk to the health of all individuals who have amalgam fillings, especially pregnant women and those of reproductive age."

American Institutes for Research Honored by Anthem Awards for Knowledge Translation Expertise

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

The Anthem Awards , presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, recognizes innovation in the work of mission-driven organizations committed to amplifying social impact causes that spark global change.

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  • The Anthem Awards , presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, recognizes innovation in the work of mission-driven organizations committed to amplifying social impact causes that spark global change.
  • In total, the project has reached 240 countries, reflecting AIR’s strong commitment to evidence-based learning and increasing equitable access to education and health services.
  • As a winner of the Anthem Awards, AIR is in the company of other distinguished organizations, including AARP, the CDC Foundation, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and others.
  • Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, the Anthem Awards honors the purpose and mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide.

Trusaic Honored as a Silver Medal Winner at The 3rd Annual Anthem Awards

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trusaic announced today that it is a Silver Medal Winner in The 3rd Annual Anthem Awards, which honors purpose- and mission-driven work, for the company's partnership with USWNT soccer icon and human rights advocate, Megan Rapinoe. Trusaic's alliance with Rapinoe, who serves as the company's Chief Equality Officer, was recognized for Best Influencer Collaboration. Winners for the 3rd Annual Anthem Awards were announced on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024. View Trusaic's award-winning work here.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trusaic announced today that it is a Silver Medal Winner in The 3rd Annual Anthem Awards, which honors purpose- and mission-driven work, for the company's partnership with USWNT soccer icon and human rights advocate, Megan Rapinoe.
  • Winners for the 3rd Annual Anthem Awards were announced on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024.
  • "Since launching the Anthem Awards in 2021, we've seen incredible change and growth in the impact sector," says Anthem Awards General Manager Patricia McLoughlin.
  • "The work that we have received in the 3rd Annual Anthem Awards is game-changing.

Bright MLS "Open Housing Marketplace" Campaign Selected as 2X Bronze Winner in Prestigious Webby Anthem Awards

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide.

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  • Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide.
  • Straightforward and consumer-facing campaign assets were created to educate, inform and encourage support of the fair and open housing marketplace.
  • That's why I am incredibly proud of the internal Bright team who developed this powerful campaign," said Amit Kulkarni, Bright MLS Chief Marketing Officer.
  • A portion of program revenue is allocated to the Anthem Award's grant program, The Anthem Fund.