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Eric Solomon, Esteemed Tax Authority, Joins Ivins, Phillips & Barker

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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Solomon brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to IPB, having most recently served as a Partner and then Senior Counsel at Steptoe & Johnson LLP, where he focused on transactional tax, tax policy, and tax controversy issues.

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  • Solomon brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to IPB, having most recently served as a Partner and then Senior Counsel at Steptoe & Johnson LLP, where he focused on transactional tax, tax policy, and tax controversy issues.
  • He was Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy, the highest tax policy position in the Treasury, from 2006 to 2009.
  • Eric Fox, Managing Partner of IPB, expressed enthusiasm about Solomon's arrival, stating, "We are excited to welcome Eric to our firm.
  • "IPB's team sets the bar high, with its deep understanding of tax law and reputation for unmatched client service."

Wolters Kluwer thought leader to speak at the American Bar Association's 2023 May Tax Meeting

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ken Crutchfield, Vice President & General Manager of Legal Markets at Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S., will speak at the American Bar Association's (ABA) 2023 May Tax Meeting on a panel titled "Will Robots Replace Lawyers? The Ethics of Lawyers Using ChatGPT." The panel will take place in Washington D.C. on Friday, May 5, at 1:00 pm ET.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ken Crutchfield, Vice President & General Manager of Legal Markets at Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. , will speak at the American Bar Association's (ABA) 2023 May Tax Meeting on a panel titled "Will Robots Replace Lawyers?
  • The panel will take place in Washington D.C. on Friday, May 5, at 1:00 pm ET.
  • The ABA's May Tax Meeting is the Section's largest and the premier event for lawyers interested in all aspects of tax law.
  • In addition to high-level programming, the meeting offers numerous opportunities for participants to network, exchange ideas, and build new business relationships.

Arbitration Lawyers Launch New Association Focused on the Arab World

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Five international arbitration practitioners are joining forces to launch "ArabArb", an independent network that aims to unite, promote, and serve the U.S.-based arbitration community with roots, affinity, or interest in the Arab World.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Five international arbitration practitioners are joining forces to launch "ArabArb", an independent network that aims to unite, promote, and serve the U.S.-based arbitration community with roots, affinity, or interest in the Arab World.
  • The group will work to create a platform for members to connect and collaborate with fellow practitioners as well as advance the knowledge and understanding of international arbitration as it relates to the Arab World.
  • The group will be open to international arbitration practitioners as well as other members of the legal community interested in the intersection of arbitration and the Arab World.
  • While the group is primarily based in the United States, it is closely collaborating with members of the global international arbitration community, particularly those based in the Arab World.

Bloomberg Tax & Accounting Recognizes Federal Authors Of The Year

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Bloomberg Tax & Accounting today announced the recipients of its 2021 author awards for outstanding practitioner contributions in federal taxation, which were presented during the recent Bloomberg Tax Leadership Forum.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Bloomberg Tax & Accounting today announced the recipients of its 2021 author awards for outstanding practitioner contributions in federal taxation, which were presented during the recent Bloomberg Tax Leadership Forum.
  • Bloomberg Tax & Accounting's federal author awards spotlight and celebrate excellence in tax analysis and commentary.
  • "The leading federal tax practitioners we honored this year share an incredible ability to not only distill and break down what complex tax laws and regulations mean but also provide critical details of their real-life implications for individuals and businesses," said Lisa Fitzpatrick, president, Bloomberg Tax & Accounting.
  • Bloomberg Tax & Accounting provides practitioner-driven research and technology solutions that deliver timely, strategic insights to enable smarter decisions.

Toronto-Based Cyber Insurer BOXX Insurance Appoints Dominic Steptoe as Global Chief Product Officer

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Monday, November 1, 2021
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TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Toronto-based global cyber insurtech BOXX Insurance today announced the appointment of Dominic Steptoe as their Global Chief Product Officer (CPO).

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Toronto-based global cyber insurtech BOXX Insurance today announced the appointment of Dominic Steptoe as their Global Chief Product Officer (CPO).
  • In this role, he will be responsible for setting the company's product strategy, overseeing product development, user experience, product partnerships and innovation.
  • The opportunity to help democratise access to cyber insurance and security through BOXX's product platform is incredibly exciting."
  • The appointment follows the recent announcement by BOXX of its global partnership with Zurich Insurance, which Steptoe will manage along with other customer relationships in Europe.

Greenberg Traurig Expands Capabilities for Blockchain and Other Technology Transactions

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Friday, September 10, 2021

Turner, who joined Greenberg Traurig's Chicago office and is part of the highly ranked Corporate Practice , focuses his practice on advising clients in commercial blockchain transactions, venture capital investments, and mergers and acquisitions.

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  • Turner, who joined Greenberg Traurig's Chicago office and is part of the highly ranked Corporate Practice , focuses his practice on advising clients in commercial blockchain transactions, venture capital investments, and mergers and acquisitions.
  • This practice also dovetails with the interdisciplinary Blockchain & Digital Assets group that focuses on blockchain and cryptocurrency matters.
  • "As fintech continues to grow, clients increasingly seek commercial opportunities involving cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
  • About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2200 attorneys in 40 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Classic Brands Issues Statement on U.S. International Trade Commission Preliminary Determination

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Monday, May 18, 2020
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The Company will continue to avail itself of all legal options to vigorously defend its position as the ITC and U.S. Department of Commerce move forward with their investigations.

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  • The Company will continue to avail itself of all legal options to vigorously defend its position as the ITC and U.S. Department of Commerce move forward with their investigations.
  • Classic Brands is represented by Steptoe & Johnson LLP.
  • Classic Brands is committed to being on the cutting edge of designing and producing innovative products for people to sleep healthier.
  • Its sleep systems are designed to help achieve the maximum benefit from each night of sleep.

Classic Brands Responds to U.S. Department of Commerce Initiation of Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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While we strongly disagree with the initiation of these investigations, the Company will continue to avail itself of all legal options to vigorously defend its position as the Department and the U.S. International Trade Commission ("ITC") move forward with their investigations.

Key Points: 
  • While we strongly disagree with the initiation of these investigations, the Company will continue to avail itself of all legal options to vigorously defend its position as the Department and the U.S. International Trade Commission ("ITC") move forward with their investigations.
  • Classic Brands is represented by Steptoe & Johnson LLP.
  • Classic Brands is committed to being on the cutting edge of designing and producing innovative products for people to sleep healthier.
  • Its sleep systems are designed to help achieve the maximum benefit from each night of sleep.

On November 7, Jumpstart to Celebrate Power of Early Reading at 14th Annual Read for the Record® with First Lady Lauren Baker, Representative Tram T. Nguyen, and Award-Winning Author/Illustrator Oge Mora

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Monday, November 4, 2019
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BOSTON, Nov. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jumpstart for Young Children , a national early education organization, hosts its annual early literacy campaign this fall, bringing together millions around the country to read this year's book, Thank You, Omu!

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  • BOSTON, Nov. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jumpstart for Young Children , a national early education organization, hosts its annual early literacy campaign this fall, bringing together millions around the country to read this year's book, Thank You, Omu!
  • by Oge Mora, on the same day.
  • Jumpstart's Boston headquarters will host a celebration on Read for the Record Day including over 200 Boston Public School pre-schoolers for a special morning of readings and children's activities.
  • is a Caldecott Honor Book and Oge Mora is the winner of the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award.