International law

BREAKING: Another city joins the call: Three weapons manufacturers across Canada are now blockaded in an effort to stop flow of weapons to Israel

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Monday, February 26, 2024

These rolling actions are a concerted effort to interrupt Canada's complicity in Israel's genocide against Gaza, just days after the UN called for an immediate arms embargo against Israel.

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  • These rolling actions are a concerted effort to interrupt Canada's complicity in Israel's genocide against Gaza, just days after the UN called for an immediate arms embargo against Israel.
  • In Peterborough, activists picketed a Safran Electronics facility, and spoke with many supportive workers about their employer's complicity in genocide.
  • "We are seeing different actions take place at arms companies across Canada demanding an immediate arms embargo against Israel.
  • Government officials have been misrepresenting the nature of Canada's military exports to Israel, and failing to uphold their legal responsibility under the Arms Trade Treaty.

BREAKING: Coordinated blockades at major weapons manufacturers to demand arms embargo on Israel

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Toronto, Peterborough, Ontario, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two major arms manufacturers are being disrupted this morning, kicking off rolling actions to interrupt the flow of weapons to Israel.

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  • Toronto, Peterborough, Ontario, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two major arms manufacturers are being disrupted this morning, kicking off rolling actions to interrupt the flow of weapons to Israel.
  • Canada has enacted arms embargos before, and it must enact one now, immediately, to stop this genocidal violence."
  • "We are seeing different actions take place at arms companies across Canada demanding an immediate arms embargo against Israel.
  • On Friday, UN experts named Canada's military exports as a likely violation of international law in their urgent call for an immediate arms embargo against Israel.

Winston & Strawn Adds Prominent Commercial Litigator Laurens Wilkes in Houston

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that J. Laurens Wilkes has joined the firm’s Houston office as a partner in the Litigation Department and member of the Complex Commercial Litigation Practice.

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  • Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that J. Laurens Wilkes has joined the firm’s Houston office as a partner in the Litigation Department and member of the Complex Commercial Litigation Practice.
  • Laurens will serve as the chair of Infrastructure & Projects – Global Disputes.
  • “Winston has an extremely talented and experienced litigation team with a well-earned reputation for effectively counseling and defending clients in a broad array of litigation matters,” said Laurens.
  • “Laurens is an exceptionally talented partner who will add additional service capabilities to our litigation team,” said Mike Blankenship, Houston office managing partner.

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.

Winston & Strawn Strengthens Structured Finance Practice With Addition of Michelle Abad

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Winston & Strawn LLP is pleased to announce that Michelle Abad has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Transactions Department and as a member of the firm’s Structured Finance Practice.

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  • Winston & Strawn LLP is pleased to announce that Michelle Abad has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Transactions Department and as a member of the firm’s Structured Finance Practice.
  • She managed a broad array of corporate, capital markets, and finance transactions, including non-collateralized debt issuances, warehouse financing, structured financing, takeout investor trades, and reconstitutions for residential and other consumer financial assets.
  • “I am excited to be joining the highly experienced team that Winston has assembled,” said Michelle.
  • “Michelle’s addition is further evidence of the quality of talent that Winston is attracting to our New York office and the firm overall,” said Winston Chairman Tom Fitzgerald and Chair-Elect Steve D’Amore.

Continental Towers El Salvador Clarifies ‘Complete Separation’ from Past Employee and Individuals Facing Arrest Warrants

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

In response to media reports this week of arrest warrants related to alleged unlawful conduct by a network of individuals in El Salvador and the region, the leadership of Continental Towers El Salvador is issuing the following statement to declare its position.

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  • In response to media reports this week of arrest warrants related to alleged unlawful conduct by a network of individuals in El Salvador and the region, the leadership of Continental Towers El Salvador is issuing the following statement to declare its position.
  • Continental Towers El Salvador emphatically rejects any association with or knowledge of the alleged conduct of Gaitán Castro, Gaitán Paredes, or the other individuals under investigation.”
    According to news outlet Ultima Hora on February 9th, arrest warrants have been issued against Gaitán Castro and Gaitán Paredes by the country’s Attorney General in connection with a criminal investigation involving high profile figures.
  • Operating since 2007, Continental Towers El Salvador is a leading provider of integrated telecommunications tower solutions.
  • View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220241567/en/

Paladin Capital Group Introduces Principles and Commitments to Prioritize National Security in Tech Investing During Meeting with White House

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Paladin Capital Group, a leading multi-stage investor in advanced cyber and AI technologies, announced in a meeting with the White House National Security Council staff and other representatives from across the Executive Office of the President a set of investment principles and commitments that promote innovation while protecting America and its allies' democracies and economies.

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  • These commitments ensure investors take action to put trust, safety, and security at the center of the technological innovation they are creating.
  • Under Paladin's leadership, other important investors – including America's Frontier Fund, Ballistic Ventures, Forgepoint Capital, Gula Tech Adventures, Razor's Edge, Scout Ventures, Shield Capital, and Squadra Ventures – have signed on to the commitments.
  • "Protecting national security and critical infrastructure has been Paladin's priority for more than two decades.
  • Trusted Capital ensures that investment decisions prioritize trust and safety to maximize returns and ensure that technology protects democratic institutions.

Former Federal Prosecutors Michael Elliott and Mindy Sauter Join McGuireWoods in Dallas

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

DALLAS, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Elliott and Mindy Sauter, both former federal prosecutors with particular experience in healthcare matters, have joined McGuireWoods as partners in Dallas. Along with counsel Chris Quinlan, they anchor McGuireWoods' government investigations and white collar litigation practice in Texas and bolster the firm's already significant healthcare industry capabilities.

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  • DALLAS, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Elliott and Mindy Sauter, both former federal prosecutors with particular experience in healthcare matters, have joined McGuireWoods as partners in Dallas.
  • After serving as federal prosecutors, Elliott and Sauter founded Elliott Sauter PLLC in 2017, and brought Quinlan to their practice.
  • Elliott, Sauter and Quinlan represent individuals and corporations in criminal proceedings, internal investigations and civil litigation, with a focus on healthcare regulatory and compliance issues.
  • Added Jason Cook, managing partner of McGuireWoods' Dallas office: "We are delighted to welcome Michael, Mindy and Chris.

Axon 2023 Revenue Grows 31% to $1.56 Billion

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Axon delivered annual revenue of $1.56 billion and net income of $174 million in 2023.

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  • Axon delivered annual revenue of $1.56 billion and net income of $174 million in 2023.
  • Axon continues to grow our research and development ("R&D") footprint to invest in several multi-year growth opportunities, and our R&D expenses grew roughly in-line with revenue.
  • 2023 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA margin exceeded our expectations and reflect record performance for our company.
  • — Rick Smith, Axon Founder and CEO
    Following the launch of TASER 10 in January 2023, we introduced Axon Body 4 in April 2023, which has quickly become our fastest selling body camera product to date.

American Brain Tumor Association Announces New Board of Directors Officers and Members

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Brain Tumor Association announced today the appointment of officers and new members to serve as the Board of Directors.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Brain Tumor Association announced today the appointment of officers and new members to serve as the Board of Directors.
  • They will advance the ABTA mission under the leadership of Ram Subramanian, Board Chair, and Ralph DeVitto, President and CEO.
  • "Over the past year, the American Brain Tumor Association has experienced tremendous growth, demonstrating the impact of our board's vision and commitment," DeVitto said.
  • The 2024 ABTA Board of Directors Officers and Members: