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Brooklyn Law School Announces New Fagen Professorship

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星期三, 五月 22, 2024

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NEW YORK, May 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brooklyn Law School announced today the new Fagen Professorship, which was created through a major gift from Les Fagen, a longtime member of Brooklyn Law School’s adjunct faculty and a veteran trial lawyer.

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NEW YORK, May 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brooklyn Law School announced today the new Fagen Professorship, which was created through a major gift from Les Fagen, a longtime member of Brooklyn Law School’s adjunct faculty and a veteran trial lawyer.
Herman Fagen, who was born to immigrants, grew up during the Depression, graduated City College, and then followed his two older brothers, Bernard Fagen ’30 and Israel Fagen ’31, to Brooklyn Law School, which all three attended at night.
Indeed, he wore his Brooklyn Law School ring until the end of his life,” Les Fagen said.
At Brooklyn Law School, Fagen teaches a course titled, “Litigating an IP Case.”
To read more about the Fagen Professorship, visit the Brooklyn Law School website here .

Wilson Sonsini Continues Antitrust and Competition Expansion With the Return of Jamillia Ferris and Matthew McDonald

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星期三, 五月 8, 2024

Ferris will be one of two co-leaders of Wilson Sonsini’s antitrust and competition practice, along with former FTC Acting Chair and Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen , who joined the firm in January 2024.

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Ferris will be one of two co-leaders of Wilson Sonsini’s antitrust and competition practice, along with former FTC Acting Chair and Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen , who joined the firm in January 2024.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240508855303/en/
Ferris and McDonald were most recently at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, where Ferris was a partner and head of the U.S. antitrust, competition, and trade practice.
McDonald was counsel in Freshfields’ U.S. antitrust, competition, and trade practice.
I’m excited to play a pivotal role in driving the practice forward.”
The return of Ferris and McDonald follows the addition of two other antitrust partners earlier this year.

GREAT AMERICAN PURE FLIX SHOWCASES BELOVED STARS, ORIGINAL WORLD PREMIERE FILMS, AND DEBUTS THIRD ORIGINAL SERIES OF 2024 DURING THE MONTH OF MAY

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星期一, 五月 6, 2024

NEW YORK, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Great American Pure Flix, the top streaming destination for faith and family content, showcases A-list stars, original World Premiere movies, the World Premiere of the platform's third original series in 2024, and new content dropping every Thursday at 8 p.m. throughout the month of May. As summer beckons with longer, brighter days, Great American Pure Flix is proud to be the place families come together to watch quality original entertainment.

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As summer beckons with longer, brighter days, Great American Pure Flix is proud to be the place families come together to watch quality original entertainment.
ET, exclusively on Great American Pure Flix.
Jamie finds inspiration in Nick (Jones) who still works in the small town movie theater where they first fell in love.
RUN THE RACE – Starring Kristoffer Polaha, Frances Fisher, Mario Van Peebles, Eddie George, Tanner Stine, and Evan Hofer.

Sheppard Mullin Adds Entertainment Litigator Wook Hwang in New York

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星期二, 四月 16, 2024

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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that partner Wook Hwang has joined the firm’s Business Trial practice group in New York.

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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that partner Wook Hwang has joined the firm’s Business Trial practice group in New York.
Hwang is a media, entertainment and intellectual property litigator whose clients include motion pictures studios, media companies, networks, digital streamers, publishers and brand owners, and has represented major media and entertainment companies in a variety of high-profile litigation disputes involving copyright, licensing, trademark, false advertising, celebrity endorsements and multimedia distribution rights.
Hwang has been recognized as one of “New York’s Top 25 Entertainment Attorneys” by The Hollywood Reporter and among “Hollywood’s Top Entertainment Dealmakers and Litigators” by Variety.
“Sheppard Mullin’s premier litigation practice spans various industries that are core to our global platform,” said Luca Salvi, chair of Sheppard Mullin.

GREAT AMERICAN PURE FLIX ANNOUNCES CARLOS PENAVEGA AND ALEXA PENAVEGA STAR IN 'MR. MANHATTAN,' A WORLD PREMIERE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE STREAMING MAY 24

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星期四, 四月 11, 2024

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NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Great American Pure Flix, the leader in faith-affirming and uplifting original content, announced Carlos PenaVega ("Spy Kids," Big Time Rush) and Alexa PenaVega ("Spy Kids," "The Casagrandes Movie") star in the World Premiere Original motion picture, Mr. Manhattan which begins streaming, Friday, May 24.

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NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Great American Pure Flix, the leader in faith-affirming and uplifting original content, announced Carlos PenaVega ("Spy Kids," Big Time Rush) and Alexa PenaVega ("Spy Kids," "The Casagrandes Movie") star in the World Premiere Original motion picture, Mr. Manhattan which begins streaming, Friday, May 24.
In Mr. Manhattan, Mason Bradley (Carlos PenaVega) makes a promise to his brother and sister-in-law to be godfather to their newborn son (and future children).
Mason has exciting news of his own: he's just been accepted to Columbia Law School, which comes as a shock to his fiancé, Dani (Alexa PenaVega).
Ten years on, Mason is surround by big city life and obsessed with becoming partner in his firm.

SIGA Names Larry Miller General Counsel

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星期一, 三月 25, 2024

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NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SIGA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIGA), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company focused on health security and infectious diseases, announced the appointment of Larry Miller as general counsel, effective today.

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NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SIGA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIGA), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company focused on health security and infectious diseases, announced the appointment of Larry Miller as general counsel, effective today.
“Larry will be instrumental in helping us expand our reach on a global scale and maximize the benefits we bring to patients, customers, and shareholders.”
Previously, Mr. Miller served as general counsel and secretary at Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel treatments for gastrointestinal disorders.
He also served as general counsel and secretary at Blue Buffalo Company, advising the company through its $8 billion sale to General Mills.
“I’m excited to join the SIGA team and help support its important mission of providing solutions for unmet needs in health security and infectious diseases,” said Mr. Miller.

Raines Feldman Littrell LLP Announces Significant Nationwide Expansion with Strategic Associate Hires in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and Orange County

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星期三, 三月 27, 2024

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Raines Feldman Littrell LLP ( Raines ) a prominent national law firm, is proud to announce a substantial expansion of its Associate ranks across multiple practice areas.

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Raines Feldman Littrell LLP ( Raines ) a prominent national law firm, is proud to announce a substantial expansion of its Associate ranks across multiple practice areas.
This expansion underscores Raines' commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and its dedication to growth and excellence in areas of significant client need.
“This expansion is a testament to Raines’ unwavering commitment to serving our clients' evolving needs,” remarked Andrew Raines, Founding Partner.
For more information about Raines Feldman Littrell LLP, please visit https://www.raineslaw.com/ .

TOLREMO Appoints Industry Veterans Jeff Jonker and Mike Sherman to Board of Directors

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星期四, 三月 21, 2024

TOLREMO therapeutics AG (TOLREMO) today announced the appointment of Jeff Jonker and Mike Sherman to its Board of Directors.

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TOLREMO therapeutics AG (TOLREMO) today announced the appointment of Jeff Jonker and Mike Sherman to its Board of Directors.
"We welcome Jeff and Mike to our Board of Directors as we make steady progress with TT125-802 in the clinic and continue our evolution into a clinical-stage company with expanding operations,” said Stefanie Flückiger-Mangual, PhD, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of TOLREMO.
Jeff Jonker is an accomplished biotechnology executive with a wealth of experience across various leadership roles in the industry.
Mike Sherman is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of life science experience and an established track record in biotech leadership.

Norton Rose Fulbright welcomes two highly regarded financial services partners in New York

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星期一, 三月 4, 2024

New York, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that financial services lawyers Steven Lofchie and Mark Highman have joined the firm as partners in the New York office.

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New York, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that financial services lawyers Steven Lofchie and Mark Highman have joined the firm as partners in the New York office.
Regarded as one of the leading financial services practitioners in the US, Lofchie counsels clients on securities laws, the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and related bankruptcy issues in his regulatory practice.
Clients look to Norton Rose Fulbright to guide them through such challenges, and Steve and Mark further strengthen our multidisciplinary offering to the financial services industry.”
Vincent Dunn, Norton Rose Fulbright’s New York Co-Partner-in-Charge, commented:
“Norton Rose Fulbright’s New York office has been serving clients in the financial services sector for more than a century.
Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions.

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. Names Justin Plouffe CEO and Member of the Board of Directors

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星期一, 三月 4, 2024

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NEW YORK, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (“CSL”) (NASDAQ: CGBD) today announced that Justin Plouffe has been named President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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NEW YORK, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (“CSL”) (NASDAQ: CGBD) today announced that Justin Plouffe has been named President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Mr. Plouffe is a Managing Director and the Deputy Chief Investment Officer for Global Credit at Carlyle.
He focuses on investing across Carlyle’s credit strategies, capital formation as well as managing the overall Global Credit platform.
Linda Pace, Chair of the Board of Directors at Carlyle Secured Lending said, “The Board is delighted that Justin Plouffe is joining CSL as President and CEO.