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Armada Hoffler Announces Appointment of F. Blair Wimbush to the Company’s Board of Directors

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armada Hoffler (NYSE: AHH) announced that F. Blair Wimbush has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armada Hoffler (NYSE: AHH) announced that F. Blair Wimbush has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Blair to our esteemed Board of Directors,” stated Lou Haddad, Chief Executive Officer at Armada Hoffler.
  • “His wealth of experience and profound insights align perfectly with our strategic vision.
  • He attended the Norfolk Southern Management Development Program, Duke University Fuqua School of Business and completed the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Business School.

NOBLIS NAMES MARK LAY AS CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Reston, Va., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noblis, Inc., a leading provider of science, technology and strategy services to the federal government, today announced that it will appoint Mark Lay as vice president and chief information officer (CIO) following retirement of current CIO Gail Hogan, which the company announced in December 2023.

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  • Reston, Va., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noblis, Inc., a leading provider of science, technology and strategy services to the federal government, today announced that it will appoint Mark Lay as vice president and chief information officer (CIO) following retirement of current CIO Gail Hogan, which the company announced in December 2023.
  • In this role, Lay will report to Noblis’ chief financial officer, Gary Sladic, and become a member of its Executive Council.
  • “As a science and technology organization that helps advance national security interests, continuing to deliver the most secure and resilient infrastructure and innovative services to our customers and colleagues is paramount,” said Mile Corrigan, Noblis president and chief executive officer.
  • Lay earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and currently serves as a Board Member for the Fairfax County Government, Information Technology Policy Advisory Committee.

Experts to examine how Supreme Court Affirmative Action decision impacts legal and medical education at upcoming University of Houston event

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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"In SFFA v. Harvard, the U.S. Supreme Court found that the race-conscious admission policies of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina violated the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution," said UH Law Center Dean Leonard Baynes.

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  • "In SFFA v. Harvard, the U.S. Supreme Court found that the race-conscious admission policies of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina violated the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution," said UH Law Center Dean Leonard Baynes.
  • "The Supreme Court decisions on affirmative action have reshaped the landscape at medical schools across the country," said Dr. Stephen Spann, founding dean of the Fertitta Family College of Medicine.
  • "It is important to understand the impacts, so our students continue receiving the best health care education and our clinicians continue providing quality health care services to the community."
  • Attending healthcare and legal professionals will earn 6 hours of Texas MCLE credit or 6.25 CME credits, respectively.

Blank Rome Adds Leading White Collar Team, Continuing Nationwide Expansion

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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The group’s arrival continues the strategic expansion of Blank Rome’s White Collar Defense and Investigations group.

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  • The group’s arrival continues the strategic expansion of Blank Rome’s White Collar Defense and Investigations group.
  • In January, five white collar attorneys from litigation boutique Spears & Imes joined Blank Rome in New York, including partners David Spears , Linda Imes , and Chris Dysard .
  • In November 2023, Barrett R. Howell joined the White Collar Defense and Investigations group as a partner in the firm’s recently opened Dallas office.
  • They focus on white collar defense litigation, government investigations and enforcement actions, international disputes and arbitration, internal investigations, and advising clients on compliance programs, voluntary disclosures, and remediation.

K-12 Enrichment Company Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) Launches Today

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the launch of enrichment provider Brains & Motion Education (BAM!), a tech-enabled company unlocking the potential of students year-round through after-school, structured recess, and summer camp with STEM, arts, and sports programs. As the only nationwide provider with a focus on whole-child development, BAM! aims to stimulate young minds while keeping growing bodies joyfully active. 

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  • New After-school and Summer Camp Programs Offer STEM, Arts, and Sports Enrichment Nationwide With New Funding
    SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the launch of enrichment provider Brains & Motion Education (BAM!)
  • , a tech-enabled company unlocking the potential of students year-round through after-school, structured recess, and summer camp with STEM, arts, and sports programs.
  • These types of enrichment activities can and should be available to every student, regardless of their zip code."
  • Epstein, an education industry veteran, was brought in to launch the company from the assets of an enrichment company.

First-Chair Federal Prosecutor Andrea Surratt Joins Crowell & Moring

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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DENVER, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrea Surratt, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney in both the Southern District of New York and the District of Colorado, has joined Crowell & Moring's Denver office in the White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement Group.

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  • A seasoned prosecutor, Surratt has served as first-chair for sophisticated investigations, trials, and appeals involving money laundering, fraud offenses, sanctions and export controls, gaming, cybercrime, cryptocurrency, and national security issues.
  • "It is a particular point of pride for me to watch Andrea rise through the ranks of two different U.S. Attorney's offices and then join our growing Denver office."
  • As chief of the narcotics unit in the SDNY, Surratt supervised 30 junior federal prosecutors and oversaw a wide range of complex cross-border money laundering and narcotics trafficking investigations.
  • "In leaving the government, I knew I wanted to find a collaborative team that values each individual's input and experience to achieve excellent results for clients, and Crowell is that place," Surratt said.

LATHAM & WATKINS ELECTS 19 NEW PARTNERS

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that 19 counsel have been elected to the partnership, effective March 1. Each delivers exceptional advice and service to clients in distinct areas of practice.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that 19 counsel have been elected to the partnership, effective March 1.
  • "I am tremendously proud of our newest partners, whose legal skills, commitment to client service, and dedication to teamwork epitomize what it means to be a Latham partner.
  • We're excited about their continued success and the substantial contributions they will bring to our firm and our clients," said Rich Trobman, Chair and Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins.
  • The counsel who have been elected partners are:
    Joshua Bledsoe (Orange County) is a member of the Environment, Land & Resources Practice and Corporate Department.

Nitazenes are a powerful class of street drugs emerging across the US

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Researchers have relatively little information on how the human body reacts to nitazenes because the drugs have never gone through clinical trials.

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  • Researchers have relatively little information on how the human body reacts to nitazenes because the drugs have never gone through clinical trials.
  • As law enforcement has cracked down on other drugs such as fentanyl, illegal labs have used historical pharmacology research to formulate analogs of nitazenes as street drugs.
  • Although nitazenes are now identified as illegal street drugs in numerous countries, many medical providers aren’t even aware they exist.
  • Nitazenes are also mixed with other street drugs such as heroin and fentanyl and with fake oxycodone pills, without users knowing it.

Frontier Airlines Announces Promotions Among Executive Leadership

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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DENVER, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Airlines, Inc., a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC), today announced several promotions among its executive leadership team.

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  • DENVER, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Airlines, Inc., a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC), today announced several promotions among its executive leadership team.
  • Diamond and Schuller’s promotions became effective February 1, 2024 and Moore’s promotion becomes effective March 15, 2024.
  • “Each of these individuals has been instrumental in the growth of our company,” said Barry Biffle, CEO, Frontier Airlines.
  • I wish to thank them for their continued support in helping to lead Frontier Airlines into the future.”

Lathrop GPM Welcomes Three Top-Tier Franchise Partners to Denver Office

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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DENVER, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that three accomplished franchise lawyers from Moye White joined the Denver office. William (Billy) Jones joined on Jan. 22. David Katalinas and Craig Knobbe joined on Jan 29. The three partner additions come on the heels of other firm offices and practice groups adding to their attorney count.

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  • DENVER, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that three accomplished franchise lawyers from Moye White joined the Denver office.
  • Lathrop GPM Managing Partner Cameron Garrison, said, "All three attorneys are well-known in franchise law and are excellent additions to the firm.
  • Garrison said, "In addition to the strategic growth of the Denver office, the firm's Franchise group continues to grow across the country."
  • Over the past five years, Lathrop GPM has advised more than 500 franchise brands.