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Sharon Heaton, Founder of sbLiftOff, Appointed to New Investment Capital Advisory Committee

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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HERNDON, Va., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has appointed sbLiftOff CEO and Founder Sharon B. Heaton to the Federal Investment Capital Advisory Committee (ICAC). The Committee includes leaders from the nation's small business community and was formed to help America's 33-million small businesses get access to investment capital. 

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  • HERNDON, Va., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has appointed sbLiftOff CEO and Founder Sharon B. Heaton to the Federal Investment Capital Advisory Committee (ICAC).
  • The Committee includes leaders from the nation's small business community and was formed to help America's 33-million small businesses get access to investment capital.
  • "I'm honored to help the SBA look at the pressing capital challenges small business owners face."
  • "Small business is the backbone of the US economy, and we must look at all tools to increase capital access to this sector."

Milbank Strengthens Litigation & Arbitration Group with Addition of Leading White Collar Partner and Former Federal Prosecutor Nola Heller

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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"Nola is widely regarded as a brilliant white collar defense lawyer, and we are thrilled to welcome her to Milbank," said Milbank Chairman Scott A. Edelman .

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  • "Nola is widely regarded as a brilliant white collar defense lawyer, and we are thrilled to welcome her to Milbank," said Milbank Chairman Scott A. Edelman .
  • Ms. Heller has nearly 20 years of experience as a former federal prosecutor and defense attorney.
  • Ms. Heller has particular expertise in leading communications recordkeeping matters, both as a compliance advisor and in regulatory probes.
  • Ms. Heller joins Milbank from another major New York law firm, where she spent six years as a partner.

Illegal migration bill to become law: what you need to know

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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After a series of late-night votes and months of controversy, the bill is now set to receive royal assent and become the Illegal Migration Act 2023.

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  • After a series of late-night votes and months of controversy, the bill is now set to receive royal assent and become the Illegal Migration Act 2023.
  • The illegal migration bill piece of legislation is the central pillar of Rishi Sunak’s plan to stop small boat crossings, one of his five promises as prime minister.
  • A key facet of the bill – the Rwanda migration partnership – remains in legal limbo.
  • The House of Lords tried to soften these parts of the bill through a series of amendments, but was ultimately defeated by the government.

Legal concerns

    • The home secretary, Suella Braverman, said herself that the bill would “push the boundaries” of international law.
    • While international refugee law is difficult to enforce, there are a number of issues in the bill that are likely to face prolonged legal battles.

Will it even work?

    • But there is very little evidence) to show that this approach of “deterrence” would be effective, writes Peter William Walsh, a researcher at Oxford University’s Migration Observatory.
    • Read more:
      The government's plan to remove asylum seekers will be a logistical mess – and may not deter people from coming to the UK

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Ford O'Brien Landy LLP Hires Former Assistant U.S. Attorney as New Partner

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford O'Brien Landy LLP, a white-collar defense and commercial litigation boutique law firm headquartered in New York City, is pleased to announce that Jamie Hoxie Solano has joined the firm as partner, effective July 12, 2023. Jamie will be based out of the firm's New York office.

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  • "As we continue our strategic growth, we are thrilled to welcome a talented and experienced former government professional like Jamie to the firm."
  • Jamie previously served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas and the District of New Jersey.
  • As a former Assistant U.S. Attorney in both Texas and New Jersey, she is in an excellent position to enhance our practice in both our New York and Austin offices," said Robert Landy, Managing Partner of Ford O'Brien Landy LLP's commercial litigation practice.
  • Ford O'Brien Landy LLP represents clients in commercial disputes, white collar criminal matters, and regulatory investigations, throughout all stages of litigation/arbitration and appeals.

Renowned White Collar Criminal Defense Attorney Jay Surgent Joins the Criminal Defense Team Representing Reality Stars, Todd and Julie Chrisley

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned criminal defense attorney Jay Surgent from the Weiner Law Group headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey announced today that he and a team of lawyers within his firm are joining the legal defense team, as legal consultants, representing reality T.V.

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  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned criminal defense attorney Jay Surgent from the Weiner Law Group headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey announced today that he and a team of lawyers within his firm are joining the legal defense team, as legal consultants, representing reality T.V.
  • Mr. Surgent has represented many high-profile clients and is no stranger to high profile cases.
  • We are here to join an already stellar legal team which includes Alex Little with Burr Forman LLP in Nashville.
  • When asked about his involvement in this high-profile case, Mr. Surgent stated, "Todd and Julie Chrisley have maintained their innocence from the very beginning.

Cocrystal Pharma Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Provides Updates on its Antiviral Drug Development Programs

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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BOTHELL, Wash., May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: COCP) (Cocrystal or the Company) reports financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and provides updates on its antiviral pipeline, upcoming milestones and business activities.

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  • BOTHELL, Wash., May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: COCP) (Cocrystal or the Company) reports financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and provides updates on its antiviral pipeline, upcoming milestones and business activities.
  • “Recent progress in advancing our pipeline of antiviral drug candidates keeps us on pace to meet our 2023 milestones,” said Sam Lee, Ph.D., President and co-CEO of Cocrystal.
  • Research and development expenses for the first quarter of 2023 were $3.9 million, compared with $2.9 million for the first quarter of 2022.
  • General and administrative expenses for the first quarter of 2023 were $1.2 million, compared with $1.3 million for the first quarter of 2022.

TEGNA Inc. Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
  • Automotive advertising revenue continued to show strong year-over-year growth for the third consecutive quarter adjusting for Winter Olympics and Super Bowl.
  • TEGNA achieved net income of $104 million on a GAAP basis, or $107 million on a non-GAAP basis.
  • First quarter Adjusted EBITDA was down 11 percent compared to the first quarter of 2021 reflecting lower high-margin advertising revenues from political and CBS Super Bowl.

Public Interest Groups, Including Consumer Watchdog, Take On Newsom Administration Over Backtracking On Cleanup Of Radioactivity At Santa Susana Site, Case To Be Heard On Monday

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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The case was brought by Physicians for Social Responsibility-Los Angeles, the Southern California Federation of Scientists, Committee to Bridge the Gap, and Consumer Watchdog.

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  • The case was brought by Physicians for Social Responsibility-Los Angeles, the Southern California Federation of Scientists, Committee to Bridge the Gap, and Consumer Watchdog.
  • "The Newsom Administration has back-tracked on its duty to the public and promise of an expedited, safe and complete radioactive cleanup of the Boeing site," said Consumer Watchdog senior staff attorney Pam Pressley.
  • More than 700,000 people live within ten miles of one of the most contaminated and dangerous sites in the state.
  • The final brief of consumer and environmental groups replying to the government agencies was filed in October.

Cocrystal Pharma Reports 2022 Financial Results and Provides Updates on its Antiviral Drug Development Programs

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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BOTHELL, Wash., March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: COCP) reports financial results for the 12 months ended December 31, 2022, and provides updates on its antiviral pipeline, upcoming milestones and business activities.

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  • BOTHELL, Wash., March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: COCP) reports financial results for the 12 months ended December 31, 2022, and provides updates on its antiviral pipeline, upcoming milestones and business activities.
  • “This is an eventful time for Cocrystal with multiple near-term milestones with our highly promising antiviral programs,” said Sam Lee, Ph.D., President and co-CEO of Cocrystal.
  • In December 2022 we reported favorable safety and tolerability results from the Phase 1 study with CC-42344 for influenza A.
  • Cocrystal reported unrestricted cash of $37.1 million as of December 31, 2022 compared with $58.7 million as of December 31, 2021.

Etsy Appoints Colin Stretch as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ETSY), which operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect millions of passionate and creative buyers and sellers around the world, announced today that Colin Stretch will join the company as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective on February 14, 2023.

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  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ETSY), which operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect millions of passionate and creative buyers and sellers around the world, announced today that Colin Stretch will join the company as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective on February 14, 2023.
  • Colin comes to Etsy with 25 years of experience, including as former General Counsel of Facebook (now Meta) from 2013-2019, where he led the company's legal and compliance functions and corporate legal affairs.
  • Colin commented, "Etsy has a strong reputation as not only a prospering business, but as a leader in the advocacy space.
  • Colin will be based out of Etsy's Brooklyn headquarters, report directly to Josh Silverman, and join Etsy's executive team.