John Davis (U.S. district court judge)

Kimberly Vaughn Promoted to Vice President of Claims at Amerisure Insurance

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amerisure is pleased to announce the promotion of Kimberly Vaughn to Vice President of Claims. In this role, Ms. Vaughn will lead Amerisure's claims department in pursuit of the company's objectives and key results as well as support the delivery of the One Amerisure service model to agency customers and policyholders.

Key Points: 
  • Amerisure is pleased to announce the promotion of Kimberly Vaughn to Vice President of Claims.
  • FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amerisure is pleased to announce the promotion of Kimberly Vaughn to Vice President of Claims.
  • Her earlier roles, Vice President of Claims Experience & Customer Analytics, and Assistant Vice President of Claims Experience & Customer Analytics, oversaw the successful launch of the company's Claims Experience Organization (CXO) in 2021.
  • Ms. Vaughn served as the Claims Assistant Vice President of the North Region before the creation of the CXO.

Sanford Heisler Sharp Ready for Trial in Gender Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit Against Robert DeNiro in Southern District of New York

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Robinson was DeNiro’s lead assistant for over a decade and eventually became the Vice President for Production and Finance at Canal.

Key Points: 
  • Robinson was DeNiro’s lead assistant for over a decade and eventually became the Vice President for Production and Finance at Canal.
  • The trial is expected to feature text messages and emails between Chen and DeNiro concerning Robinson.
  • The trial will be led by the Co-Chairs of Sanford Heisler Sharp’s Trial Practice Group, Brent Hannafan and Andrew Macurdy, both former federal prosecutors.
  • They will be joined by H. Vincent McKnight, the Co-Chair of Sanford Heisler Sharp’s Whistleblower and Qui Tam Practice, and Kate MacMullin, attorney in Sanford Heisler Sharp’s New York office.

Ameritas reveals newly elected officers

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameritas President and CEO Bill Lester announces the following officer elections.

Key Points: 
  • LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameritas President and CEO Bill Lester announces the following officer elections.
  • Ameritas announces the hire of Dan Cochran and promotion of Andrea Snowden.
  • Dan Cochran was hired as the new vice president, corporate actuarial, effective May 22, 2023.
  • Snowden began her career at Ameritas in 2018 as second vice president, assistant general counsel.

Timothy Elder Joins Benetech Board of Directors

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Benetech , a global nonprofit focused on providing equitable opportunities for all learners, today, on International Day for Universal Access to Information , announced the appointment of Timothy Elder to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Benetech , a global nonprofit focused on providing equitable opportunities for all learners, today, on International Day for Universal Access to Information , announced the appointment of Timothy Elder to its Board of Directors.
  • The Benetech board, a diverse and highly experienced group of professionals, leverages collective expertise and leadership from a broad spectrum of sectors including technology, business, philanthropy, and education to advance the organization’s mission of driving equity in education.
  • “Benetech believes that education is a human right, so today is a fitting moment to acknowledge someone with Tim’s level of civic involvement, officially joining our board,” said Ayan Kishore, CEO, Benetech.
  • I’m excited to now help carry Benetech’s mission for social good into the next frontier of technological innovation.” said Timothy Elder, Benetech’s newest Board member.

Healthier Choices Management Corp Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit against R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company over Vuse Product Involving HCMC Patent Not Previously Litigated

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, FL, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Healthier Choices Management Corp. (OTC Pink: HCMC) announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company (”RJR”) in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina in connection with HCMC’s assertions that RJR’s Vuse electronic cigarette infringes one of HCMC’s patents.

Key Points: 
  • HOLLYWOOD, FL, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Healthier Choices Management Corp. (OTC Pink: HCMC) announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company (”RJR”) in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina in connection with HCMC’s assertions that RJR’s Vuse electronic cigarette infringes one of HCMC’s patents.
  • Vuse is owned and distributed by RJR, whose ultimate parent company is British American Tobacco (BAT), one of the largest tobacco companies in the world.
  • Jeff Holman, CEO of HCMC had this to say, “We are pleased to be continuing our efforts to police our patent rights through the court system against potential infringers.”
    Mr. Holman concluded, “In contrast to the previously filed lawsuit against Philip Morris for their IQOS device, which was relatively new to the U.S. market at the time of filing of the lawsuit, and is still pending, the Vuse device reportedly has the largest share of electronic cigarette sales in the United States, overtaking Juul in the first quarter of this year, according to Nielsen reports on convenience store sales on tobacco products.”

SEC Charges New York Firm Concord Management and Owner with Acting as Unregistered Investment Advisers to Billionaire Former Russian Official

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

According to the SEC’s complaint, Matlin founded Concord in 1999 to provide investment advice for compensation and to supervise and manage the client’s investments in United States-based private funds.

Key Points: 
  • According to the SEC’s complaint, Matlin founded Concord in 1999 to provide investment advice for compensation and to supervise and manage the client’s investments in United States-based private funds.
  • According to the SEC’s complaint, both Concord and Matlin were required to register as investment advisers with the Commission based on their activities, but neither did.
  • By failing to register, Matlin and Concord avoided certain legal obligations for investment advisers that protect the investing public, such as various reporting requirements and examination by the SEC.
  • The staff appreciates the assistance of Mickael Moore and Matthew Greiner of the SEC’s Office of International Affairs.

NCLA Will Appeal Fed. Circuit Judicial Council’s Unlawful Order to Suspend Hon. Pauline Newman

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

NCLA will also petition the Committee on Judicial Conduct & Disability to review today’s flawed Judicial Council order.

Key Points: 
  • NCLA will also petition the Committee on Judicial Conduct & Disability to review today’s flawed Judicial Council order.
  • The Disability Act, were it being adhered to, calls for keeping Judge Newman hearing cases during the investigation and any appeals.
  • Only after removing Judge Newman from the bench did the Chief Judge then appoint a Special Committee to investigate.
  • The Judicial Council’s sanction against Judge Newman violates her right to exercise judicial power under Article III of the Constitution.

Judicate West Adds Judge Nita L. Stormes in San Diego

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Monday, September 18, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge Nita L. Stormes, formerly with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California to its roster of neutrals.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge Nita L. Stormes, formerly with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California to its roster of neutrals.
  • Judge Stormes is affiliated with the San Diego office and available throughout Southern California as a mediator, arbitrator, and private judge.
  • “Judge Stormes sets the tone with her temperament and relentless drive, and we are thrilled to welcome her and expect that our clients will be equally pleased.”
    Judge Stormes served 23 years as a Federal Magistrate Judge on the U.S. District Court in San Diego, including five years as the Presiding Magistrate Judge.
  • Judge Stormes is frequently called upon to speak on panels and at seminars on topics like early neutral evaluation conferences.

COHN & DUSSI ATTORNEY ANDREW B. GLAAB NAMED TO 2023 NEXTGEN 40 UNDER 40 LIST BY MONITOR DAILY

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

BOSTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohn & Dussi , a full-service law firm with its principal office in Boston, is pleased to announce that Attorney Andrew B. Glaab has been named to the 2023 NextGen Leaders 40 Under 40 List.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohn & Dussi , a full-service law firm with its principal office in Boston, is pleased to announce that Attorney Andrew B. Glaab has been named to the 2023 NextGen Leaders 40 Under 40 List.
  • The NextGen Leaders 40 Under 40 List , published annually by Monitor Daily, spotlights emerging talents in the equipment finance space and highlights individuals who are pioneering innovative paths within the industry.
  • Monitor Daily is recognized as the authoritative publication within the equipment finance sector.
  • In addition to Monitor Daily's Next Gen Leaders List, Glaab was named to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars List in 2022 and 2023 and to the Boston Magazine Top Lawyers List in 2022.

NCLA Asks Federal Court to Halt Illegitimate U.S. Dep’t of Transportation Administrative Proceeding

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Monday, August 28, 2023

DOT’s in-house administrative adjudicators are further illegitimate under Article II of the Constitution because they are not appointed by the President or DOT Secretary and are improperly shielded from presidential removal.

Key Points: 
  • DOT’s in-house administrative adjudicators are further illegitimate under Article II of the Constitution because they are not appointed by the President or DOT Secretary and are improperly shielded from presidential removal.
  • Such tribunals cannot exercise judicial power to adjudicate DOT’s claims because Article III of the Constitution vests such power exclusively in federal courts.
  • NCLA has established a strong track record fighting unconstitutional adjudication regimes within the Administrative State, including at DOT.
  • Yet, DOT and other administrative agencies routinely act as prosecutor, judge, and jury against Americans whom they accuse of breaking the law.