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Narrative Strategies Announces Partnership with Clarion Capital Partners to Accelerate Its Evolution and Growth

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Narrative Strategies, LLC ("Narrative") – an integrated public affairs and corporate reputation agency – announced it has accepted a strategic investment from Clarion Capital Partners, LLC ("Clarion"). Narrative's executive partners will maintain a significant ownership stake in the Company and continue leading operations, with founding partner Ken Spain serving as CEO.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Narrative Strategies, LLC ("Narrative") – an integrated public affairs and corporate reputation agency – announced it has accepted a strategic investment from Clarion Capital Partners, LLC ("Clarion").
  • Clarion has a long and successful history of investing in the media, entertainment, and technology space.
  • This partnership with Clarion will accelerate our ability to navigate this new terrain successfully with additional capabilities, talent, and geographies."
  • Narrative Strategies was represented by BrightTower, a New York City-headquartered investment banking and M&A advisory services firm, which served as the exclusive financial advisor to Narrative Strategies in this transaction.

MoloLamken Adds Accomplished Federal Prosecutor

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MoloLamken LLP, a premier national litigation boutique, today announced that Jennifer (Sasso) Schubert, an accomplished federal prosecutor in New York, has joined the firm as a partner in the New York office.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MoloLamken LLP, a premier national litigation boutique, today announced that Jennifer (Sasso) Schubert, an accomplished federal prosecutor in New York, has joined the firm as a partner in the New York office.
  • "Jenn is an accomplished trial lawyer," said partner and firm co-founder Steven Molo .
  • Recently, MoloLamken won major recoveries for the Cherokee Nation against opioid manufacturers, shareholders of Alibaba, and bond holders of Avaya.
  • More importantly, the firm takes a tremendously thoughtful approach to developing talent and maintaining a highly collaborative culture that embraces diversity.

NYC's Schwarzman Animal Medical Center Appoints Nicole Seligman as Co-Chair of Board of Trustees

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stephen & Christine Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC), the world's largest non-profit animal hospital, is proud to announce the appointment of Nicole Seligman as Co-Chair of the organization's Board of Trustees. She joins current Board Chair Robert Liberman in the role after serving the organization as Vice Chair.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stephen & Christine Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC), the world's largest non-profit animal hospital, is proud to announce the appointment of Nicole Seligman as Co-Chair of the organization's Board of Trustees.
  • Ms. Seligman brings over four decades of distinguished legal, business, and non-profit experience to AMC.
  • "Nicole has been an incredible resource as Vice Chair of our Board, and I'm honored to welcome her as Co-Chair.
  • There is no better place for pets, and I'm exceedingly proud to serve as Co-Chair of the Board."

Intuitive Machines Announces Appointment of Nicole Seligman to Board of Directors

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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HOUSTON, June 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR, LUNRW) (“Intuitive Machines”) or the (“Company”), a leading space exploration, infrastructure, and services company, today announced Nicole Seligman is joining its Board of Directors.

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  • HOUSTON, June 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR, LUNRW) (“Intuitive Machines”) or the (“Company”), a leading space exploration, infrastructure, and services company, today announced Nicole Seligman is joining its Board of Directors.
  • “Nicole’s expertise in business, public company leadership, and corporate governance will have an immediate impact on Intuitive Machines reaching its fullest potential,” said Steve Altemus, CEO of Intuitive Machines.
  • From 2005 through 2014, she served as the Executive Vice President and global General Counsel of Sony Corporation.
  • Ms. Seligman currently serves on the board of Meira GTx Holdings plc and Paramount Global (formerly known as ViacomCBS, Inc.).

VAULT LAW RELEASES 2024 RANKINGS FOR ITS TOP 100 LAW FIRMS, BEST LAW FIRMS BY REGION, AND BEST LAW FIRMS BY PRACTICE AREA

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the eighth year running, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP tops the Vault 100 as the most prestigious firm in the United States. The firm also ranks in the top 5 of multiple practice groups, including the No. 1 spot in General Corporate Practice. "While other firms have stepped in as 'first movers' in recent compensation and hiring trends, Cravath's influence on industry standards holds firm," said Carter Isham, Senior Law Editor at Vault. Vault survey takers agree, noting that the firm is "the benchmark for pay scale" and "still the firm to beat."

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  • The firm also ranks in the top 5 of multiple practice groups, including the No.
  • "While other firms have stepped in as 'first movers' in recent compensation and hiring trends, Cravath's influence on industry standards holds firm," said Carter Isham, Senior Law Editor at Vault.
  • Vault survey takers agree, noting that the firm is "the benchmark for pay scale" and "still the firm to beat."
  • The Vault 100 ranking is based on scores from more than 23,000 law firm associates surveyed earlier this year.

Global Critical Logistics Appoints Daniel Rosenthal President and Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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Global Critical Logistics (“GCL”), a leading provider of mission-critical freight forwarding and global logistics to specialty sectors, and a portfolio company of ATL Partners, today announced Daniel Rosenthal has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 24, 2023.

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  • Global Critical Logistics (“GCL”), a leading provider of mission-critical freight forwarding and global logistics to specialty sectors, and a portfolio company of ATL Partners, today announced Daniel Rosenthal has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 24, 2023.
  • Most recently, Mr. Rosenthal served as Chief Revenue & Operating Officer (“CRO & COO”) of Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), a technology-based provider of auto insurance solutions.
  • Prior to Root, Mr. Rosenthal co-founded Milestone Aviation Group in 2009, where he served in multiple roles including ultimately Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • We are confident that the addition of Dan will only bolster GCL’s standing as a consistent provider of high-performing specialty logistics solutions.”

MICHAEL CRICHTON & JAMES PATTERSON TO COLLABORATE ON HAWAIIAN VOLCANO THRILLER

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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The manuscript was left unfinished by Michael Crichton at the time of his passing in 2008.

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  • The manuscript was left unfinished by Michael Crichton at the time of his passing in 2008.
  • James Patterson said, "I've read Michael Crichton's thrillers avidly for decades and have always thought of him as one of the world's best storytellers.
  • It's as if Crichton could see into the future, and I'm eager to bring that vision to his readers and to mine."
  • James Patterson has sold more than 425 million books worldwideandhas coauthored novels withBill Clintonand Dolly Parton.

Mary Beth Long, Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense, Joins Red Cat Holdings Board of Directors

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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She was also the first female chair of NATOs High Level Group, responsible for its nuclear policy and reporting directly to NATOs secretary general.

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  • She was also the first female chair of NATOs High Level Group, responsible for its nuclear policy and reporting directly to NATOs secretary general.
  • "Im thrilled to be joining Red Cat's board of directors, Long said.
  • Were fortunate to have Mary Beth become a member of our board of directors, said Red Cat Holdings CEO Jeff Thompson.
  • Red Cat provides drone-based products, services, and solutions through its four subsidiaries and services the enterprise, military, and consumer markets.

U.S. District Court Rules In Favor of Merck in Sitagliptin Phosphate Patent Lawsuit

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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The Court found that both Merck patents at issue were valid and infringed.

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  • The Court found that both Merck patents at issue were valid and infringed.
  • 7,326,708, covers the dihydrogen phosphate salt of sitagliptin and is set to expire on Nov. 24, 2026, with pediatric exclusivity extending to May 24, 2027.
  • Merck had filed infringement actions against Viatris under both patents, for which Viatris alleged non-infringement and/or invalidity.
  • On May 7, 2021, the Patent Office issued a decision in Mercks favor, finding all challenged claims valid.

Strive Asset Management Attracts Executives From State Street, Pickering Energy Partners, and the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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Strive Asset Management (Strive) announces key hires to advance its mission and refocus corporate America on excellence over politics.

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  • Strive Asset Management (Strive) announces key hires to advance its mission and refocus corporate America on excellence over politics.
  • Rosely most recently served as vice president and head of US SPDR asset manager/hedge fund sales at State Street and is a well-known leader across the financial industry.
  • Melton most recently was vice president and head of institutional asset owner ETF sales at State Street where he served for over 7 years.
  • Heikkinen previously founded and built his own energy advisory and research firm, Heikkinen Energy Advisors, which he successfully merged with Pickering Energy Partners in 2021.