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Patent Application Published for PharmAla Biotech’s MDMA Analogs

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PharmAla Biotech (CSE:MDMA) is pleased to announce the publication of a key Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application containing 6 Novel Chemical Entities (NCEs).

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PharmAla Biotech (CSE:MDMA) is pleased to announce the publication of a key Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application containing 6 Novel Chemical Entities (NCEs).
  • The application claims priority to and benefit of a United States provisional patent application filed on August 20, 2021.
  • This PCT application disclosed novel compositions of MDMA and analogs thereof, which may be used to alleviate the known side effects of MDMA while retaining its efficacy.
  • The PharmAla Patent Application also countenances the composition of 3 novel compositions of 1,3-benzodioxolyl-N-methylbutanamine (MBDB), a lesser-known analog of MDMA, which also presents an improved toxicology profile based on animal models; PharmAla refers to these compositions as the ABA series.

IFG Celebrates 20 Years of the Cotton Candy Grape™ Delighting Adults and Children Around the World

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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The Cotton Candy™ grape was first naturally bred in 2003 by geneticist, horticulturalist, and co-founder of IFG Dr. David Cain, but it took 10 more years before the Cotton Candy™ grape started to appear in retail stores.

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  • The Cotton Candy™ grape was first naturally bred in 2003 by geneticist, horticulturalist, and co-founder of IFG Dr. David Cain, but it took 10 more years before the Cotton Candy™ grape started to appear in retail stores.
  • Currently, Cotton Candy™ table grapes are grown in 13 countries with more than 34,000 US-tons produced and sold in main market destinations.
  • “M&S is extremely proud to be the pioneer of Cotton Candy™ grapes in the U.K. market alongside IFG.
  • Cotton Candy™ grapes continues to be a favourite of M&S customers – especially children or anyone with a sweet tooth,” Farmer said.

Davis Wright Tremaine’s National Food + Beverage Practice Adds Leading Litigator and Regulatory Advisor

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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Litigator Kimberly Bousquet has joined the nationally recognized Food + Beverage practice at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, expanding the team’s litigation, regulatory, and counseling capabilities and positioning the group for further growth.

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  • Litigator Kimberly Bousquet has joined the nationally recognized Food + Beverage practice at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, expanding the team’s litigation, regulatory, and counseling capabilities and positioning the group for further growth.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230208005818/en/
    “Kim’s passion for this industry infuses everything she does,” said Jesse Lyon, co-chair of the DWT Food + Beverage industry group.
  • This past year, Law360 ranked the firm among the industry’s top 5 “Ceiling Smashers.” The Food + Beverage team is an early participant in the J.E.D.I.
  • Collaborative, a group of leading natural products companies seeking to embed justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion into the food ecosystem.

STEVEN W. QUATTLEBAUM SWORN IN AS NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF TRIAL ADVOCATES

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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DALLAS, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven W. Quattlebaum was installed as National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates at the organization's annual National Board Meeting, in Santa Barbara, California, on Jan. 28.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven W. Quattlebaum was installed as National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates at the organization's annual National Board Meeting, in Santa Barbara, California, on Jan. 28.
  • Mr. Quattlebaum was admitted into the association in 1995 and has served in a number of leadership positions throughout the years.
  • Mr. Quattlebaum started as a faculty member and later served multiple times as co-chair of the National Trial College.
  • Mr. Quattlebaum is a member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, American College of Trial Lawyers, Litigation Counsel of America, and the Arkansas Bar Association.

Deloitte's Washington National Tax Practice Names Capitol Hill Tax and Policy Veteran Anna Taylor as Deputy Managing Principal of Tax Policy Group

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte announced today that Anna Taylor — former tax and economic policy principal advisor to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) — has joined Deloitte's Washington National Tax practice as the deputy managing principal of the Tax Policy Group. With nearly two decades of Capitol Hill experience, Taylor has a keen understanding of current legislative dynamics, as well as factors and barriers to legislative success.

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  • With nearly two decades of Capitol Hill experience, Taylor has a keen understanding of current legislative dynamics, as well as factors and barriers to legislative success.
  • "Deloitte's capabilities will be enhanced now that Anna Taylor has joined our team as the deputy managing principal of the Tax Policy Group," said Banks Edwards , managing partner, Washington National Tax, Deloitte Tax LLP.
  • "Anna's experience and perspective will provide our clients with timely insights into the tax policy making process on Capitol Hill.
  • "While 2023 promises a divided government, tax policy will not be dormant," commented Jon Traub , managing principal, Tax Policy, Washington National Tax, Deloitte Tax LLP.

Andersen Welcomes Roger Pillow to US National Tax Practice

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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Andersen announces the addition of Managing Director Roger Pillow to the US National Tax (USNT) practice in the Washington, D.C. office.

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  • Andersen announces the addition of Managing Director Roger Pillow to the US National Tax (USNT) practice in the Washington, D.C. office.
  • Roger is another great addition to our growing transactions practice, said Ellen MacNeil, Managing Director of US National Tax for Andersen.
  • Prior to joining Andersen, Roger was Senior Counsel in the Office of Tax Policy for the United States Department of Treasury where he was responsible for tax policy matters regarding pass-through entities.
  • Andersen is the founding member of Andersen Global , an international association of legally separate, independent member firms comprised of tax and legal professionals around the world.

Northern Virginia Technology Council Appoints Two New Members to the Board of Directors

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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"We are excited to welcome Glen and Susan to the Board," said Jennifer Taylor, NVTC president and CEO.

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  • "We are excited to welcome Glen and Susan to the Board," said Jennifer Taylor, NVTC president and CEO.
  • "Their dynamic, forward-thinking voices, and extensive experience will enhance the council's efforts to advance NVTC's mission of accelerating tech innovation and promoting world-class workforce development."
  • "NVTC continues to serve as the voice of the region's technology community," said Greg Baroni, chair of the NVTC Board of Directors and founder and CEO of Attain Partners.
  • The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) is the trade association representing the national capital region's technology community.

Tristen Sharp Named The Dominguez Firm's Fall 2021 Legal Scholarship Recipient

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dominguez Firm recently named Tristen Sharp as the recipient of its fall 2021 Legal Scholarship Award.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dominguez Firm recently named Tristen Sharp as the recipient of its fall 2021 Legal Scholarship Award.
  • A graduate of Illinois State University, Tristen will be entering The University of Arkansas School of Law this coming semester.
  • When the CEO and Managing Partner of The Dominguez Firm, J.J. Dominguez established the Legal Scholarship Award, his aim was to help outstanding students pursue a career in law no matter their background or circumstances.
  • The Dominguez Firm is a powerhouse personal injury and employment law firm that has been helping clients for over 30 years.