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Monster Army's Toa Sasaki Takes Second Place at Tampa Am 2023 Skateboarding Contest

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Monday, October 16, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The world's best amateur skateboard contest is a wrap! Monster Energy congratulates Monster Army rider Toa Sasaki on taking second place in the 2023 Tampa Am Street Skateboarding competition at Skate Park of Tampa (SPoT) in Florida. In the world's leading competition for amateur skateboarders, the 16-year-old from Mie, Japan, rose to the podium with a perfect run.

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  • Monster Energy congratulates Monster Army rider Toa Sasaki on taking second place in the 2023 Tampa Am Street Skateboarding competition at Skate Park of Tampa (SPoT) in Florida.
  • Monster Energy congratulates Monster Army rider Toa Sasaki on taking second place in the 2023 Tampa Am Street Skateboarding competition at Skate Park of Tampa (SPoT) in Florida.
  • Yanko was joined on the podium by 17-year-old Monster Energy rider Raphae Ueda from San Marcos, California, in second place.
  • Presented by Monster Energy, Tampa Am is considered the most important amateur skateboarding contest on the circuit.

Greenberg Traurig Continues Strategic Japan Real Estate Practice Expansion

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

TOKYO, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its strategic expansion in Japan with the addition of real estate lawyer Yuko Ino, the former head of Orrick's Tokyo real estate team, and Koh Ueda, a real estate and securitization attorney. The new additions cap a period of substantial growth for the firm's real estate team in Japan.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its strategic expansion in Japan with the addition of real estate lawyer Yuko Ino, the former head of Orrick's Tokyo real estate team, and Koh Ueda, a real estate and securitization attorney.
  • TOKYO, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its strategic expansion in Japan with the addition of real estate lawyer Yuko Ino , the former head of Orrick's Tokyo real estate team, and Koh Ueda , a real estate and securitization attorney.
  • Ino, a licensed bengoshi in Japan, joins as shareholder and has extensive experience in structuring cross-border real estate acquisitions, complex joint ventures, and real estate finance transactions.
  • Ueda returns to Greenberg Traurig as an of counsel after a year and a half at Orrick, bringing more than a decade of experience in a broad range of real estate transactions, including real estate securitization.

SEC Announces Departure of Renee Jones; Erik Gerding Named Director of Division of Corporation Finance

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Friday, January 13, 2023

Erik Gerding, currently the Division’s Deputy Director, will be appointed Director of the Division, effective upon Ms. Jones’s departure.

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  • Erik Gerding, currently the Division’s Deputy Director, will be appointed Director of the Division, effective upon Ms. Jones’s departure.
  • “Renee has led the Division of Corporation Finance during a time when we have proposed – and in numerous cases adopted – critical reforms to benefit investors,” said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
  • “The SEC will continue to benefit from Erik’s experience and expertise, qualities that defined his service as Deputy Director.

  • Mr. Gerding joined the SEC in October 2021 and leads Legal and Regulatory Policy in the Division of Corporation Finance.

SEC Announces Departure of Dan Berkovitz; Megan Barbero Named General Counsel

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

Megan Barbero, currently SEC Principal Deputy General Counsel, will be appointed General Counsel, effective upon Mr. Berkovitz’s departure.

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  • Megan Barbero, currently SEC Principal Deputy General Counsel, will be appointed General Counsel, effective upon Mr. Berkovitz’s departure.
  • "Dan has led the Office of General Counsel during a time in which we’ve proposed critical reforms throughout the capital markets.
  • Before joining the SEC, Ms. Barbero served as Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives, where she managed strategic litigation for the House.
  • "I am very grateful for Dan's leadership of the Office of General Counsel during this critical time, and I will miss working with him," said Megan Barbero.

Digital Technology Veteran Yoshiyuki Ueda Joins ON24 as Country Manager of Japan

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ON24 (NYSE: ONTF) today announced that Yoshiyuki Ueda has joined the company as country manager of Japan.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ON24 (NYSE: ONTF) today announced that Yoshiyuki Ueda has joined the company as country manager of Japan.
  • Ueda brings extensive digital experience to ON24 at a time when digital adoption is accelerating across Asia-Pacific.1 Leading Japanese companies such as Expedia, Fujitsu, and Hitachi Asia are using the ON24 Digital Experience Platform to power interactive, data-rich digital experiences that drive business growth.
  • "Japanese businesses of all sizes are transforming how they reach and engage customers using digital," said Sharat Sharan, founder, president, and CEO of ON24.
  • "We're excited to welcome Yoshiyuki to the ON24 team as we expand our presence in Japan and help companies succeed in the era of digital engagement."

Fanplayr Acquires Japan-Based Jamu Inc.

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

The acquisition represents the fulfillment of a long-term relationship between Fanplayr and Jamu Inc., which dates back to 2012 and has been profitable for both companies.

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  • The acquisition represents the fulfillment of a long-term relationship between Fanplayr and Jamu Inc., which dates back to 2012 and has been profitable for both companies.
  • Jamu was founded that year by former Reuters colleague and investor in Fanplayr, Hideaki Ueda, who commented, "Expansion to Japan has been a reliable source of growth for successful foreign technology companies.
  • "We've been pleased with and encouraged by our legacy of working with Jamu and its customers in Japan," commented Derek Adelman, Vice President of Fanplayr Asia Pacific.
  • Caption: Hideaki Ueda, Head of Operations for Fanplayr Japan; Simon Yencken, Founder and CEO of Fanplayr; and Derek Adelman, Vice President of Fanplayr Asia Pacific.