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Former High-Ranking Latino Executive at Cornerstone Capital Bank Brings Counterclaims Against Bank’s Chairman and its President for Discrimination and Retaliation

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Cornerstone initiated the case on January 9, 2023, and Mr. Valdes filed his original counterclaims on May 25, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Cornerstone initiated the case on January 9, 2023, and Mr. Valdes filed his original counterclaims on May 25, 2023.
  • In his Amended Counterclaims, filed today, Mr. Valdes included new individual claims of ethnicity discrimination and retaliation against Cornerstone’s Chairman Marc Laird and his son, Cornerstone President Adam Laird.
  • In his Counterclaims, Mr. Valdes alleges that the Lairds and Cornerstone subjected him to harassment, discrimination, and retaliation because he is a Latino of Catholic faith and Mexican national origin.
  • Mr. Valdes alleges that ultimately Cornerstone wrongfully terminated his employment and—on the same day—filed a pretextual and retaliatory lawsuit against him.

Laird Connectivity and Wirepas Enter Partnership to Broaden Massive IoT Implementations on Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Devices

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Laird Connectivity, a global leader in wireless technology, and Wirepas, a leading provider of mesh connectivity, today announced they have joined forces to deliver combined hardware and software solutions connecting Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) modules for massive IoT implementations.

Key Points: 
  • "Together, Wirepas and Laird Connectivity solve a pressing problem for industrial-grade IoT: how to wirelessly connect billions of devices with diverse and evolving network requirements," said Teppo Hemiä, CEO of Wirepas.
  • Detailed applications notes and sample applications for use with these modules are available from the Laird Connectivity Wirepas partner page.
  • Laird Connectivity offers Wirepas evaluation versions of the standard development kits (DVK) for each module that are pre-programed with licensed Wirepas keys.
  • To find out how to receive a preprogrammed DVK for testing, or for more information about the Wirepas & Laird Connectivity partnership, visit: https:/lairdconnect.com/partners/technology/wirepas

Laird & McCloskey Partners Listed Among Best Lawyers in America

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Lawyers in America has named both partners at Laird & McCloskey to its 2024 legal guide highlighting the top attorneys in the nation.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Lawyers in America has named both partners at Laird & McCloskey to its 2024 legal guide highlighting the top attorneys in the nation.
  • Veteran trial lawyers Steven C. Laird and Seth McCloskey are recognized for their expertise on behalf of plaintiffs in personal injury litigation.
  • "It is an honor to be listed among the most distinguished professionals in the legal industry," said Mr. Laird.
  • Best Lawyers in America awards are compiled by exhaustive peer-review surveys in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers.

Fort Worth Trial Lawyers at Laird & McCloskey Earn Top Verdicts Recognition

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The renowned team of trial lawyers at Laird & McCloskey secured two of the state's top verdicts in 2022, according to an analysis by Texas Lawyer magazine and American Lawyer Media.

Key Points: 
  • The Fort Worth-based team was also recognized for a $120,000 verdict in a case involving a collision with a cyclist, which ranked 52nd among all motor vehicle accident-related verdicts in the state.
  • The full list can be viewed in Texas Lawyer's special report, Top Verdicts & Settlements of 2022 .
  • Laird & McCloskey has developed a national reputation for truck accident expertise and continues to garner industry recognition for favorable results and settlements in personal injury cases.
  • "These cases were hard-fought, and we are grateful to the juries for their diligence, and to Texas Lawyer for highlighting the results," said Mr. Laird, who was also recently named to Fort Worth Inc. magazine's list of the 400 Most Influential People in Fort Worth.

Iridium Edge Solar Integrates with Laird Connectivity Sensors to Expand Remote IoT Operations

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Laird Connectivity's Sentrius™ BT610 I/O and BT510+ IoT sensors connect to the Iridium Edge Solar over Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), adding a wealth of new capabilities and use cases for wireless, long lasting remote operations anywhere in the world.

Key Points: 
  • Laird Connectivity's Sentrius™ BT610 I/O and BT510+ IoT sensors connect to the Iridium Edge Solar over Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), adding a wealth of new capabilities and use cases for wireless, long lasting remote operations anywhere in the world.
  • Combining the versatile capabilities of the Iridium Edge Solar and Laird Connectivity IoT sensors caters to multiple markets and use cases ranging from telematics, security and safety, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), sensor-based applications for industrial purposes, remote IoT applications, maritime applications, and infrastructure.
  • Data from the Laird Connectivity IoT sensors is transmitted to the Iridium Edge Solar and can be sent back to customers securely via Iridium® CloudConnect .
  • The ease of use, flexibility and long lifespan of the Iridium Edge Solar and Laird Connectivity IoT sensors provides a streamlined experience for users into the future.

Iridium Edge Solar Integrates with Laird Connectivity Sensors to Expand Remote IoT Operations

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Laird Connectivity's Sentrius™ BT610 I/O and BT510+ IoT sensors connect to the Iridium Edge Solar over Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), adding a wealth of new capabilities and use cases for wireless, long lasting remote operations anywhere in the world.

Key Points: 
  • Laird Connectivity's Sentrius™ BT610 I/O and BT510+ IoT sensors connect to the Iridium Edge Solar over Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), adding a wealth of new capabilities and use cases for wireless, long lasting remote operations anywhere in the world.
  • Combining the versatile capabilities of the Iridium Edge Solar and Laird Connectivity IoT sensors caters to multiple markets and use cases ranging from telematics, security and safety, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), sensor-based applications for industrial purposes, remote IoT applications, maritime applications, and infrastructure.
  • Data from the Laird Connectivity IoT sensors is transmitted to the Iridium Edge Solar and can be sent back to customers securely via Iridium® CloudConnect .
  • The ease of use, flexibility and long lifespan of the Iridium Edge Solar and Laird Connectivity IoT sensors provides a streamlined experience for users into the future.

Trial Attorney Steve Laird Named Among Fort Worth's Most Influential People

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acclaimed trial attorney Steven C. Laird has been named to Fort Worth Inc. Magazine's list of the 400 Most Influential People in Fort Worth for 2023, a prestigious recognition that honors Tarrant County residents who wield significant influence in the community.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acclaimed trial attorney Steven C. Laird has been named to Fort Worth Inc. Magazine's list of the 400 Most Influential People in Fort Worth for 2023, a prestigious recognition that honors Tarrant County residents who wield significant influence in the community.
  • "Although this acknowledgement means a lot to me, the biggest reward I can achieve is justice for those who have been wronged," said Mr. Laird.
  • The Laird & McCloskey founder is one of the few lawyers to be Board Certified in both Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, as well as designated as a Specialist in both Civil Trial and Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
  • He has been honored with the annual Professionalism Award from the College of the State Bar of Texas and the Tarrant County Bar Association and has been named Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association.

Laird & McCloskey Partners Earn Top Plaintiff Lawyers Recognition

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Courthouse veterans Steven C. Laird and Seth McCloskey of Fort Worth-based Laird & McCloskey have each earned placement on the 2023 edition of Lawdragon's 500 Leading Consumer Plaintiff Lawyers, a distinguished legal guide featuring the top plaintiffs' attorneys in the nation.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thankful to see that our advocacy and results are endorsed by our peers in the industry," said firm founder Mr. Laird.
  • Personal injury partners Mr. Laird and Mr. McCloskey are two of only four trial lawyers in North Texas who are board certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
  • Laird & McCloskey is widely known for truck accident expertise and has earned a national reputation for securing favorable verdicts and settlements on behalf of plaintiffs.
  • Lawdragon's 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers legal guide recognizes lawyers who stand on the front line of justice by taking on the toughest cases.

Cornell Capital-Backed Lorom Appoints John X. Zhang, Ph.D., as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lorom Holding Co., Ltd. ("Lorom" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturing solutions provider focusing on specialized cable manufacturing and assembly, today announced the appointment of John X. Zhang, Ph.D., as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Zhang succeeds Michael Yi-Hua Chung, who will leave the Company to pursue other interests. Mr. Chung will remain involved with the Company as a member of the Company's Taiwan subsidiary's Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lorom Holding Co., Ltd. ("Lorom" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturing solutions provider focusing on specialized cable manufacturing and assembly, today announced the appointment of John X. Zhang, Ph.D., as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Chung will remain involved with the Company as a member of the Company's Taiwan subsidiary's Board of Directors.
  • Previously, he served as CEO at Laird Performance Materials ("Laird"), a global leader in engineered advanced thermal and electromagnetic solutions.
  • "Dr. Zhang is a proven leader who will position Lorom for continued growth and success," said Joyce Hsu, Chairperson at Lorom and Chair of Asia at Cornell Capital.

Hans Dorsinville Appointed Senior Vice President, Global Creative, BALMAIN BEAUTY

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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BALMAIN announced the appointment of Hans Dorsinville to Senior Vice President (SVP), Global Creative, BALMAIN BEAUTY, effective January 2023.

Key Points: 
  • BALMAIN announced the appointment of Hans Dorsinville to Senior Vice President (SVP), Global Creative, BALMAIN BEAUTY, effective January 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230228006023/en/
    In his position, Hans will work closely with the BALMAIN and BALMAIN BEAUTY teams, including Estée Lauder Companies’ (NYSE: EL) executives Guillaume Jesel, President, Global Brands, TOM FORD BEAUTY, BALMAIN BEAUTY and Luxury Business Development, and Nathalie Berger Duquene, Senior Vice President (SVP), Global General Manager, BALMAIN BEAUTY.
  • As SVP, Global Creative, Hans will be responsible for overseeing the full creative spectrum for BALMAIN BEAUTY including image, concepts, strategy, and alignment of brand voice with the fashion house.
  • “We are thrilled that Hans will be taking on this creative leadership role, partnering with Olivier on the creative of BALMAIN BEAUTY.