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Galaxy Gaming Announces Leadership Change

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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The Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Matt Reback, who will join Galaxy on November 13, 2023.

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  • The Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Matt Reback, who will join Galaxy on November 13, 2023.
  • “Matt brings to Galaxy a combination of 20 years of leadership skills acquired in the gaming industry from both operator and technology companies.
  • On a positive note, we are making this change with a solid foundation intact, and we are well-positioned going into the 2024 fiscal year.”
    “I am looking forward to joining the Galaxy team and continuing what has been a great story in the gaming industry,” stated Matt Reback.
  • Lipparelli added, “We are appreciative of Todd Cravens’ material contributions to the development of Galaxy over the past six years, including navigating successfully the difficult pandemic period.

STORM Therapeutics Appoints Marguerite Hutchinson, J.D., as Chief Business Officer

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, England, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STORM Therapeutics Ltd. (STORM), a clinical stage biotechnology company discovering and developing novel small molecule therapies targeting RNA modifying enzymes (RMEs) for oncology and other diseases, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marguerite Hutchinson, J.D., as Chief Business Officer.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, England, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STORM Therapeutics Ltd. (STORM), a clinical stage biotechnology company discovering and developing novel small molecule therapies targeting RNA modifying enzymes (RMEs) for oncology and other diseases, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marguerite Hutchinson, J.D., as Chief Business Officer.
  • Jerry McMahon, Chief Executive Officer of STORM Therapeutics, said: "We are excited by the addition of Marguerite to the STORM leadership team as we continue to maximise collaborations for our developing pipeline of products targeting RNA modifying enzymes.
  • Marguerite joins STORM from Tatara Therapeutics, where she was Chief Executive Officer, a UCSF spin-out which she set up and raised seed financing.
  • Prior to this, Marguerite was Chief Business Officer at Frontier Medicines Corporation where she oversaw and led all business development activities including a collaboration with AbbVie.

STORM Therapeutics Appoints Marguerite Hutchinson, J.D., as Chief Business Officer

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, England, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STORM Therapeutics Ltd. (STORM), a clinical stage biotechnology company discovering and developing novel small molecule therapies targeting RNA modifying enzymes (RMEs) for oncology and other diseases, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marguerite Hutchinson, J.D., as Chief Business Officer.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, England, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STORM Therapeutics Ltd. (STORM), a clinical stage biotechnology company discovering and developing novel small molecule therapies targeting RNA modifying enzymes (RMEs) for oncology and other diseases, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marguerite Hutchinson, J.D., as Chief Business Officer.
  • Jerry McMahon, Chief Executive Officer of STORM Therapeutics, said: "We are excited by the addition of Marguerite to the STORM leadership team as we continue to maximise collaborations for our developing pipeline of products targeting RNA modifying enzymes.
  • Marguerite joins STORM from Tatara Therapeutics, where she was Chief Executive Officer, a UCSF spin-out which she set up and raised seed financing.
  • Prior to this, Marguerite was Chief Business Officer at Frontier Medicines Corporation where she oversaw and led all business development activities including a collaboration with AbbVie.

Former Officials, Scholars Call Out Twisting of Patent Laws to Push Policy Agenda

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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The 1980 Bayh-Dole Act gave universities and other research institutions the right to own and patent promising inventions made with the help of federal funding. The law has helped transform hundreds of university discoveries into life-improving products while supporting countless startups ranging from Google to biotech firms. As its namesake authors -- Senators Birch Bayh (D-Ind.) and Bob Dole (R-Kan.) -- have said, the law was never envisioned as a tool to set prices.

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  • § 1498 are not price-control laws," said Adam Mossoff, professor of law at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University.
  • "Unfortunately, some academics and activists are attempting to distort the plain text of these laws to impose drug price controls.
  • The law says patent owners have a right to fair compensation if the government or a contractor violates their patent.
  • The Forum for Intellectual Property supports data-driven research and evidence-based policy discussions on the key role of IP in innovation economies.

Founding Director of the California Innocence Project Joins the University of San Diego's School of Law with a Focus on Improving the Justice System in Latin America

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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"Justin will greatly advance our programs in Mexico and across Latin America by building partnerships, spreading professional knowledge and working toward a more just world.

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  • "Justin will greatly advance our programs in Mexico and across Latin America by building partnerships, spreading professional knowledge and working toward a more just world.
  • At USD, Brooks will serve as the academic director of a new online master's program in Comparative Law taught in Spanish.
  • "USD School of Law, and particularly Dean Schapiro, has shown a tremendous commitment to justice work in Latin America," says Brooks.
  • He earned a JD from American University and holds an LLM from Georgetown University Law Center.

Allen Matkins Expands its Real Estate Investment Group with the Addition of Joint Venture Partner Elizabeth N. Thompson

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Allen Matkins , a full-service real estate and business law firm, announced today the addition of partner Elizabeth N. Thompson to its San Diego office, as a member of the firm’s nationally renowned Real Estate department and Joint Venture & Equity Investments practice group.

Key Points: 
  • Allen Matkins , a full-service real estate and business law firm, announced today the addition of partner Elizabeth N. Thompson to its San Diego office, as a member of the firm’s nationally renowned Real Estate department and Joint Venture & Equity Investments practice group.
  • She advises a broad range of clients on the negotiation and structuring of complex joint ventures in connection with the acquisition, disposition, and development of all asset types.
  • This press release features multimedia.
  • “Allen Matkins boasts an unmatched combination of real estate proficiency with sophisticated equity investment intellect, within which Elizabeth will play a key role,” says Allen Matkins partner Paul V. Obico , co-chair of the firm’s Joint Venture & Equity Investments Group.

JACKSON LEWIS EXPANDS ORANGE COUNTY OFFICE WITH ADDITION OF THREE PRINCIPALS

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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is pleased to announce three new principals have joined its Orange County office.

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  • is pleased to announce three new principals have joined its Orange County office.
  • "Christian, Patty, and Alis bring an impressive range of experience related to class action allegations and PAGA claims," said Firm Chair Kevin G. Lauri .
  • In addition to her litigation practice, Alis works closely with clients to provide proactive compliance and litigation avoidance strategies.
  • The Orange County office can be reached at (949) 885-1360.

Nike Sports Camps Add NFL Expertise to Summer Football Camps in 2023

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- US Sports Camps, the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps, announced today that veteran NFL coach Brian Pariani will serve as an instructor at three Nike Football Camps this summer. Pariani will bring his more than 30 years of NFL coaching experience to camps in Cocoa, Fla., New Haven, Conn., and San Diego.

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  • US Sports Camps, the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps, announced today that veteran NFL coach Brian Pariani will serve as an instructor at three Nike Football Camps this summer.
  • SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- US Sports Camps, the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps, announced today that veteran NFL coach Brian Pariani will serve as an instructor at three Nike Football Camps this summer.
  • At Nike Football Camps, Pariani will contribute his wealth of football knowledge to players of all abilities, with ages ranging from 8-18.
  • Coaches, parents and campers interested in the 2023 Nike Football Camps can learn more at ussportscamps.com or call 1-800-645-3226.

Macrae Adds Three Recruiters, Expanding Presence Across Markets

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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The trio bring to Macrae decades of combined experience in legal recruiting and the law.

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  • The trio bring to Macrae decades of combined experience in legal recruiting and the law.
  • Prior to joining Macrae, Goseland operated his own Silicon Valley boutique, Edgewater Search Group, for several years.
  • He came to Macrae from Felsham Partners, a boutique legal search firm he founded that specialized in partner-level search assignments in London.
  • “It’s an exciting time for Macrae as we continue to outpace our revenue projections and grow across our markets, where demand for lateral partner talent remains strong,” said Carter Brown , Chief Executive Officer.

Dechert Welcomes International Team of Preeminent Antitrust Practitioners

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, D.C., February 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dechert LLP announced today that an elite team of antitrust practitioners is joining the firm, including partners John A.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., February 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dechert LLP announced today that an elite team of antitrust practitioners is joining the firm, including partners John A.
  • Mr. Jurata is widely acknowledged as a preeminent litigator whose practice focuses on technology platforms and issues at the intersection of antitrust and IP.
  • Douglas Lahnborg said: "Dechert has a premier transatlantic antitrust practice; its platform will strengthen our global relationships with our clients.
  • Dechert's international antitrust/competition practice is known for innovative antitrust advice in the U.S. and Europe and a record of succeeding in the most challenging engagements.