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Four Baron & Budd Shareholders Recognized Among 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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The nationally recognized law firm Baron & Budd is pleased to announce that four of the firm’s shareholders have been selected to the 2024 edition of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America.

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  • The nationally recognized law firm Baron & Budd is pleased to announce that four of the firm’s shareholders have been selected to the 2024 edition of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America.
  • Lawdragon is a legal media company that provides online news, editorials, and publishes guides to the nation’s leading lawyers.
  • Since it was founded in 2005, Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America has been established as one of the most prestigious guides in the legal profession.
  • Serving as a Baron & Budd shareholder since 1985 and president and managing shareholder since 2002, Budd presides over one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ firms.

Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Change

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced the appointment of Tellis Bethel as chief diversity officer (CDO), Toyota Motor North America, effective April 3, 2023.

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  • PLANO, Texas, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced the appointment of Tellis Bethel as chief diversity officer (CDO), Toyota Motor North America, effective April 3, 2023.
  • In this role, Tellis will report to Ted Ogawa, president and chief executive officer, Toyota Motor North America.
  • Bethel began his Toyota Financial Services career in risk management planning with an emphasis on financial hedging activities.
  • In his role as chief social innovation officer, Bethel will continue to report to Sandra Phillips Rogers, senior vice president, Corporate Resources, General Counsel, Toyota Motor North America.

Baron & Budd Shareholder Roland Tellis Named Co-Lead Counsel in Class Action Lawsuit Involving Kia and Hyundai Defect

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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Today, the nationally recognized law firm of Baron & Budd is pleased to announce that Shareholder Roland Tellis has been appointed co-lead counsel in a Multi-District Litigation class action lawsuit against vehicle manufacturers Hyundai and Kia.

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  • Today, the nationally recognized law firm of Baron & Budd is pleased to announce that Shareholder Roland Tellis has been appointed co-lead counsel in a Multi-District Litigation class action lawsuit against vehicle manufacturers Hyundai and Kia.
  • In September 2022, Tellis filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Hyundai and Kia failed to install a common safety component called an “engine immobilizer” which has resulted in an increase in thefts of the affected vehicles.
  • I am very pleased to be appointed co-lead counsel in this matter and I look forward to holding these companies accountable,” said Baron & Budd Shareholder, Roland Tellis .
  • Baron & Budd attorneys filed the first lawsuit in the Takata Airbag Recall and represented plaintiffs in the Volkswagen Audi Emission Fraud Lawsuit.

Costco Donates Nearly $400K to Inner-City Education Organizations That Benefited Naturade Co-Owners as Students

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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Naturade is pleased to announce Costco has donated $197,000 to both The LEAD Program and Prep for Prep.

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  • Naturade is pleased to announce Costco has donated $197,000 to both The LEAD Program and Prep for Prep.
  • These two education-focused organizations played important roles in the childhoods of Naturade co-owners Kareem Cook and Claude Tellis, and ultimately led them to pursue careers in business.
  • This month, LEAD and Prep for Prep received nearly $400,000 to support inner-city education.
  • “We are so thankful to Costco for being such an amazing company with leaders at the top dedicated to truly making an impact.

Naturade Announces New Hires in Sales, Ecommerce and Supply Chain

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Naturade made three new hires including Peter Hartman, its new Vice President of Sales, co-owners Kareem Cook and Claude Tellis announced.

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  • Naturade made three new hires including Peter Hartman, its new Vice President of Sales, co-owners Kareem Cook and Claude Tellis announced.
  • Mike Billing has also been hired as the Director of Supply Chain and Travis May has been hired as the Director of Ecommerce.
  • To hire industry veterans with a deep understanding and belief in our mission was a top priority for us.
  • Billing brings 20 years of experience, including seven years in supply chain operations, to Naturade.

Naturade Product Line Expanded in Target Stores Nationwide

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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Naturades offerings have been expanded to four products in stores at Target locations throughout the country, Naturade co-owners Claude Tellis and Kareem Cook announced.

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  • Naturades offerings have been expanded to four products in stores at Target locations throughout the country, Naturade co-owners Claude Tellis and Kareem Cook announced.
  • Customers can now purchase VeganSmart All-In-One Nutritional Shake (Vanilla and Chocolate), in addition to the Plant-Based Protein Nutritional Shake (Vanilla and Chocolate).
  • The expanded product offering at Target allows customers to choose between products based on their needs, whether looking for additional protein, or a complete meal replacement.
  • To find a Target location that carries Naturade products, visit the store locator HERE .

Naturade Wraps Up Award-Winning 2021

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Friday, January 14, 2022
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Naturade closed out its award-winning 2021 with co-owner Kareem Cook honored as a finalist for the prestigious CMO Social Responsibility Award, alongside industry leaders including Whole Foods and adidas.

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  • Naturade closed out its award-winning 2021 with co-owner Kareem Cook honored as a finalist for the prestigious CMO Social Responsibility Award, alongside industry leaders including Whole Foods and adidas.
  • 2021 Earvin Magic Johnson Business and Healthcare Award: Naturade received this award, recognizing Cook for his commitment to furthering diversity in the healthcare space through Naturades mission to help people lead healthier lives.
  • Over nearly 10 decades, Naturade has become a highly respected innovator in the natural products industry, providing natural health products worldwide.
  • Over the years, Naturade has manufactured and distributed a variety of health-related products, including vitamins, nutritional supplements, and beauty care products.

Dream Exchange Hires C-Level Cyber Security Executive

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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After hiring Chief Technology Officer , Bruce Trask Dream Exchange is making cybersecurity a priority from the outset during the construction of two state of the art stock exchanges.

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  • After hiring Chief Technology Officer , Bruce Trask Dream Exchange is making cybersecurity a priority from the outset during the construction of two state of the art stock exchanges.
  • Mr. Williams is frequently a featured speaker at numerous Executive Information Security and Information Security conferences and serves on the Secure World Advisory Council.
  • When asked what inspired Mr. Williams to join the Dream Exchange team, he stated:
    "Upon hearing the mission of the Dream Exchange, understanding its commitment to diversity, and the value that the organization offers to the world, I immediately wanted to use my experience to help build a "Best in Class" Exchange with the highest level of security protections.
  • Dream Exchange Founder, Mr. Cecala had the following to say, "From the outset of building the Dream Exchange, information security and cybersecurity is, and has been, at the forefront of every step of the process.

Jonas Tellis Educational Services Announces Upcoming Back to School Rally

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jonas Tellis of Birmingham presents Educational Services back to school rally taking place Saturday, July 17, 2021.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jonas Tellis of Birmingham presents Educational Services back to school rally taking place Saturday, July 17, 2021.
  • During the rally, Jonas Tellis of AAMU hopes to pass out 200 book bags filled with school supplies.
  • Jonas Tellis Educational Services thanks all its supporters who have been donating to help them achieve their humanitarian and philanthropic goals.
  • Supporters can also purchase school supplies and drop them off at the hosting location:
    For more information about Jonas Tellis Educational Services, please visit https://telliseducationalservices.com/ .

Governors’ Lockdowns driven less by science than by political polarization, social learning, and information cascades, new study finds

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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The authors major finding is that governors were influenced more by behavioral theory of social learning, cascades, and political polarization, than by the science of disease penetration.

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  • The authors major finding is that governors were influenced more by behavioral theory of social learning, cascades, and political polarization, than by the science of disease penetration.
  • The researchers are Gerard Tellis of USC Marshall, Nitish Sood of Augusta University, and Ashish Sood of UC Riverside.
  • Conventional wisdom would suggest that governors acted primarily on the percent of their states population infected with COVID-19.
  • The light red represents the Republican governors who have yet to issue lockdowns as of the date of this study.