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The Creditor Rights Coalition Joins Letter Urging the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas to End Judge Shopping

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Creditor Rights Coalition today joined leading academics, industry associations and former government officials in urging the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas to abolish judge shopping and adopt a system of random assignment among all bankruptcy court judges.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Creditor Rights Coalition today joined leading academics, industry associations and former government officials in urging the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas to abolish judge shopping and adopt a system of random assignment among all bankruptcy court judges.
  • In this regard, the Coalition urges the District Court for the Southern District of Texas to take the initiative to abolish judge shopping if the Bankruptcy Court fails to act.
  • The letter notes that bankruptcy courts in the Southern District of New York and the Eastern District of Virginia recently changed their judicial assignment rules to eliminate the ability of debtors to game the system by choosing the judge of their choice within these Districts.
  • The letter also notes that the recent ethics controversy and resignation of Judge David R. Jones has undermined the public's confidence in the integrity and independence of the Judiciary and it is time for that to be restored.

Prominent Law Professors, Former State-Court Judges, Current and Former Prosecutors, and Others File Amicus Briefs at U.S. Supreme Court in Support of Crosley Green

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 100 prominent law professors, former state-court judges, current and former prosecutors, and others filed amicus briefs Thursday to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case of Crosley Green, an innocent man who was wrongfully convicted of a 1989 Florida murder. If the High Court does not accept Green's case, he could be ordered to return to prison after serving 32 years for a crime he did not commit.

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  • Green's case raises novel questions for the Court about federalism, protections for criminal defendants afforded under the Brady doctrine, and key procedural matters in post-conviction appeals.
  • In a brief filed by current and former prosecutors, signatories wrote: "Amici appreciate the challenging judgments prosecutors must often make under Brady, having made those calls themselves many times.
  • Indeed, our system of government rests on the idea that states—and, particularly, state courts—are essential players in the Constitutional order."
  • The Supreme Court's decision on Green's petition could have far reaching repercussions for all criminal defendants in the United States.

Evolve Bank & Trust Appoints Robert Ducklo as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evolve Bank & Trust ("Evolve"), a leading financial technology solutions provider, announced today it has appointed Robert Ducklo as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evolve Bank & Trust ("Evolve"), a leading financial technology solutions provider, announced today it has appointed Robert Ducklo as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary.
  • Ducklo joins Evolve with more than 25 years of legal experience in banking.
  • "Robert is a superb and skilled attorney with a distinguished career and proven track record," said Scott Stafford, President and CEO, Evolve Bank & Trust.
  • About Evolve Bank & Trust:
    Evolve Bank & Trust , a technology-focused financial services organization and Banking-as-a-Service ("BaaS") provider, is a best-in-class financial institution offering specialized services in Open Banking , Personal and Business Banking , Mortgage , SBA Lending , Physicians Capital , Community Funding and Trust .

Adams and Reese Launches Alcohol and Hospitality Team with Addition of Partners Will Cheek and Rob Pinson in Nashville

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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"I am delighted to welcome Will and Rob to Adams and Reese as we expand our capabilities and services nationally by adding the new Alcohol and Hospitality Team," said Gif Thornton , Managing Partner.

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  • "I am delighted to welcome Will and Rob to Adams and Reese as we expand our capabilities and services nationally by adding the new Alcohol and Hospitality Team," said Gif Thornton , Managing Partner.
  • "They are the front-runners in their practice fields, and Adams and Reese is now poised to build a prominent and national liquor and hospitality legal team.
  • This move will be a game-changer in terms of offerings to our clients and for our alcohol and hospitality practice.
  • "We are thrilled to bring our practice to the next level with our new colleagues at Adams and Reese," said Rob Pinson, Partner and Alcohol and Hospitality Team Leader.

Sklar Kirsh Continues to Expand, Hires Attorneys Kathryn Carmichael and Ruth Kwon

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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"Sklar Kirsh has an excellent team and I am very excited to join the firm."

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  • "Sklar Kirsh has an excellent team and I am very excited to join the firm."
  • Carmichael graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Business Administration and then attended the University of Tennessee College of Law.
  • Clients have praised Kwon as an adroit and tenacious advocate with a talent for swift, favorable conflict resolutions.
  • "Sklar Kirsh is known locally and nationally as a top boutique where excellent attorneys work on significant matters, and has been recognized for its positive and supportive work environment," says Kwon.

Ncontracts' Founder And CEO Michael Berman Publishes New Book, The Upside of Risk

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Additionally, banks that embrace risk management are more resilient, according to research from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

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  • Additionally, banks that embrace risk management are more resilient, according to research from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
  • Karl Nelson, CEO of KPN Consultingremarked,"This is the best and most descriptive view of enterprise risk management in print today.
  • Make time to enjoy Michael's timely exploration of risk and risk management, and you will be well on your way to enhancing how you manage risk.
  • The company's powerful combination of software and services enables financial institutions to achieve their risk management and compliance goals with an integrated, user-friendly cloud-based solution suite that encompasses vendor risk, organizational risk, audit risk, and compliance risk management.