Executive Committee

Burns & Levinson Partner Sean Coffey Named to Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly's "Hall of Fame"

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

Coffey began his legal career in public service as staff counsel to the Rhode Island Department of Natural Resources, where he helped develop the legislation that created the Department of Environmental Management.

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  • Coffey began his legal career in public service as staff counsel to the Rhode Island Department of Natural Resources, where he helped develop the legislation that created the Department of Environmental Management.
  • He later served in the Rhode Island Senate from 1985-1991, focusing on environmental and historic preservation issues and civil rights.
  • He has received numerous awards, including from Common Cause, the ACLU of Rhode Island, United Way, the Providence Preservation Society, and the Rhode Island Historic Preservation Commission for his many contributions to the state.
  • At Burns & Levinson, we provide high-level, client-centric and results-oriented legal services to our regional, national and international clients.

DGAP-News: MorphoSys AG Reports Outcome of Annual General Meeting 2022

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

The Company made use of the option provided by German law to conduct, in view of the coronavirus pandemic, the ordinary Annual General Meeting 2022 without the physical presence of shareholders or their proxies.

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  • The Company made use of the option provided by German law to conduct, in view of the coronavirus pandemic, the ordinary Annual General Meeting 2022 without the physical presence of shareholders or their proxies.
  • Via a password-protected web service, registered shareholders could, among other things, visually and audibly follow the entire Annual General Meeting, exercise their voting rights and submit questions.
  • The term of office of Supervisory Board member Ms. Wendy Johnson ended at the close of this Annual General Meeting on May 18, 2022.
  • Based on his vast experience he will be a valuable support to MorphoSys in the future.

NYC REIT Comments on Institutional Shareholder Services Report

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

New York City REIT, Inc. (NYSE: NYC) (NYC or the Company) today issued the following statement in response to the report issued by Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) relating to the director election at the Companys Annual Meeting on May 31, 2022.

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  • New York City REIT, Inc. (NYSE: NYC) (NYC or the Company) today issued the following statement in response to the report issued by Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) relating to the director election at the Companys Annual Meeting on May 31, 2022.
  • Michael Weil, Chairman and CEO of NYC, said, There is no question that Elizabeth Tuppeny is the superior candidate and the right choice for NYC shareholders in the upcoming director election.
  • She has been an outstanding NYC director for several years and has extensive commercial real estate experience, significant REIT board service, and a strong track record of delivering exceptional returns to our shareholders.
  • About New York City REIT, Inc.
    New York City REIT, Inc. is a publicly traded REIT that owns a portfolio of high-quality commercial real estate located within the five boroughs of New York City.

ERVIN COHEN & JESSUP'S RANDALL LEFF NAMED AMONG TOP 100 LAWYERS IN LOS ANGELES

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP announced today that its Co-Managing Partner Randall Leff has been recognized as a "Top 100 Lawyer" by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP announced today that its Co-Managing Partner Randall Leff has been recognized as a "Top 100 Lawyer" by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
  • According to the journal's publisher Josh Schimmels, the 100 lawyers selected "have demonstrated exceptional legal skill and achievements across the full spectrum of responsibility, exemplary leadership and contributions to the Los Angeles community at large."
  • Leff, a member of Ervin Cohen & Jessup's Executive Committee and Litigation Department , is a seasoned business trial attorney.
  • He also has represented various Asian-American individuals and entities who are doing business in Los Angeles' Koreatown and the San Gabriel Valley.

Underwriters Laboratories Names Dr. David Steel as Executive Director of Standards and Engagement Organization

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global safety science leader Underwriters Laboratories Inc. today announced the appointment of Dr. David Steel as the first executive director of the newly formed Standards and Engagement organization.

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  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Global safety science leader Underwriters Laboratories Inc. today announced the appointment of Dr. David Steel as the first executive director of the newly formed Standards and Engagement organization.
  • Steel will lead Underwriters Laboratories Standards and Engagement activities, including its ongoing development of safety standards.
  • "For more than a century, Underwriters Laboratories has set the bar for safety science research and standards development," said Terrence R. Brady, president and CEO of the Underwriters Laboratories Research organization and board chair of the Underwriters Laboratories Standards and Engagement organization.
  • The Standards and Engagement organization is a nonprofit standards development and advocacy organization that translates data from safety science into practical, action-oriented safety standards.

Krista Pell appointed Chief Human Resources Officer of Alberta Investment Management Corporation

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

EDMONTON, AB, May 18, 2022 /CNW/ -Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Krista Pell to the role of Chief Human Resources Officer.

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  • EDMONTON, AB, May 18, 2022 /CNW/ -Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Krista Pell to the role of Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • This effort will improve engagement and well-being through workplace innovation, learning opportunities and leadership development," said Ms. Pell, incoming Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • As Chief Human Resources Officer, Ms. Pell assumes responsibility for leading AIMCo's Human Resources functions.
  • She was most recently Vice-President of Human Resources at Cenovus Energy, responsible for leading the Human Resources team that delivered the Cenovus Human Resources strategy, including the people and culture integration of Cenovus and Husky Energy.

Vietnam Blockchain Association Officially Launches

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

HANOI, Vietnam, May 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vietnam Blockchain Association held its Inaugural Ceremony after thorough preparation.

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  • HANOI, Vietnam, May 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vietnam Blockchain Association held its Inaugural Ceremony after thorough preparation.
  • 343/QD-BNV approved by the Vietnamese Ministry of Home Affairs on April 27th, 2022, Vietnam Blockchain Association was established.
  • Vietnam Blockchain Association will bridge the Vietnamese Blockchain community with the Government agencies to build a legal framework for the Blockchain industry, aligning with the nation's plan to develop a digital economy.
  • Mr. Hoang Van Huay Vietnam Blockchain Association Chairman, shared the Associations vision: Vietnam Blockchain Association is committed to raising the community awareness and providing consultation on building legal framework, regulations, and standards in developing services and products on Blockchain.

REUBEN RAUCHER & BLUM'S STEPHANIE BLUM NAMED AMONG TOP 100 LAWYERS IN LOS ANGELES

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Boutique Los Angeles law firm Reuben Raucher & Blum announced today that Partner Stephanie Blum has been recognized as a "Top 100 Lawyer" by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Boutique Los Angeles law firm Reuben Raucher & Blum announced today that Partner Stephanie Blum has been recognized as a "Top 100 Lawyer" by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
  • According to the journal's publisher Josh Schimmels, the 100 lawyers selected "have demonstrated exceptional legal skill and achievements across the full spectrum of responsibility, exemplary leadership and contributions to the Los Angeles community at large."
  • "Though her first preference is always to mediate spousal, financial and custody issues, Blum is also a fierce and relentless opponent in a court of law."
  • REUBEN RAUCHER & BLUM has earned widespread recognition as a boutique litigation and family law firm representing a broad spectrum of clients.

The Very Good Food Company Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

VANCOUVER, BC, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Very Good Food Company Inc. (NASDAQ: VGFC) (TSXV: VERY.V) ("VERY GOOD" or the "Company"), a leading plant-based food technology company, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Very Good Food Company Inc. (NASDAQ: VGFC) (TSXV: VERY.V) ("VERY GOOD" or the "Company"), a leading plant-based food technology company, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
  • Adjusted general and administrative expense1("Adjusted G&A expense") increased $3,183,410 or 131%, in Q1 2022, compared to $2,422,255 in Q1 2021.
  • On April 14, 2022, VERY GOOD announced the appointment of three of its functional leaders to executive positions within the Company.
  • On April 4, 2022, VERY GOOD announced that Mitchell Scott's employment as Chief Executive Officer had been terminated.

Reaction Biology Announces Expansion of Executive Leadership Team with Key Appointments in Commercial and Human Resources Functions

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Monday, May 16, 2022

MALVERN, Pa., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reaction Biology ("Reaction" or the "Company"), an industry- leading provider of drug discovery services, today announced the expansion of its Executive Leadership team with the appointments of Alan Findlater to the position of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Emily Doyle to the position of Chief People Officer (CPO). Mr. Findlater and Ms. Doyle will also serve as members of the Executive Committee, effective immediately. These new appointments strengthen Reaction's commercial and human resources functional areas.

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  • These new appointments strengthen Reaction's commercial and human resources functional areas.
  • "On behalf of the Executive Committee, we are incredibly pleased to welcome Alan and Emily to the Reaction Biology executive leadership team.
  • "Reaction Biology is at an important phase of its growth and evolution as a discovery partner of choice," said Alan Findlater, Chief Commercial Officer of Reaction Biology.
  • Emily Doyle brings more than 20 years of human resources, organizational development, and talent acquisition in the biopharmaceutical industry to Reaction.