Duane Morris Welcomes Employment Partner Travis J. Odom in Houston

Travis J. Odom has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s Employment, Labor, Benefits and Immigration Practice Group in its Houston office. Prior to joining Duane Morris, Odom was a shareholder at Littler Mendelson P.C.

“We’re committed to expanding our presence in Texas with full-service offerings for our clients,” said Duane Morris Chairman and CEO Matthew A. Taylor. “Travis allows us to expand and enhance our employment capabilities in the region with a highly skilled attorney.”

“We’re excited to welcome Travis to the group and increase the depth of our labor and employment practice in Texas,” said Eve I. Klein, chair of the firm’s Employment, Labor, Benefits and Immigration Practice Group. “Our clients have national and international labor and employment needs and our goal is to continue to build up our practice group to serve those needs across our extensive platform.”

“Travis’ experience in trade secret and noncompetition matters is a great fit for the work we’re performing for clients in Houston and throughout the country,” said Thomas W. Sankey, managing partner of the Duane Morris Houston office. “We’re happy to welcome him to our office and the firm.”

Odom represents and counsels clients in all types of labor and employment matters arising under federal and state laws, including unfair competition and trade secrets, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour claims, unemployment benefit disputes and workers’ compensation. He appears in state and federal court, including appellate courts, and has specific knowledge of the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act. Odom works with financial institutions, industrial services providers and retailers, among others.

“I’m looking forward to capitalizing on the opportunity to expand my practice at Duane Morris and to providing my clients with the comprehensive resources that the firm’s platform has to offer,” added Odom. “I’m excited to expand on the firm’s services in this region and build a strong employment practice in Texas.”

Odom is a graduate of the Baylor University School of Law (J.D., 2006), where he was the senior notes and comments editor for the Baylor Law Review, and Baylor University (B.A., 2002). He served as a briefing attorney to the Honorable Wanda McKee Fowler, justice of the 14th District Court of Appeals.

About Duane Morris
Duane Morris LLP provides innovative solutions to today’s multifaceted legal and business challenges through the collegial and collaborative culture of its more than 800 attorneys in offices across the United States and internationally. The firm represents a broad array of clients, spanning all major practices and industries. Duane Morris has been recognized by BTI Consulting as both a client service leader and a most recommended law firm.




Foley Grows Orlando Presence with Team of Transactional Lawyers

Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that the firm has expanded its Orlando office as Todd Miller and Andrew Finkelstein join as partners, Richard Caron joins as of counsel, and Kylie Brown joins as an associate. The addition of these lawyers, who will work collaboratively across the firm’s Finance, Transactions, and Real Estate Practice Groups and its five Florida offices, strengthens Foley’s foothold on the Florida market

The group focuses on complex transactional matters, including structured finance and secured lending, private equity and mergers and acquisitions, and real estate and other commercial transactions. They counsel clients from an array of industries such as banking and financial services, real estate, automotive, manufacturing, telecommunications, technology, hospitality, and more.

“We are pleased to welcome this skilled group of attorneys to our Orlando office as we continue to grow our presence in that market,” said Jay Rothman, Foley’s chairman and CEO. “Their extensive experience in transactions, finance, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate will benefit our clients seeking counsel on a variety of complex transactional matters.”

The incoming group commented, “We couldn’t be more excited to join Foley. This is an incredible opportunity for us to grow our practices and build on the strong reputation Foley has earned itself in the dynamic Florida market and beyond. With Foley’s resources, highly skilled team, and unmatched commitment to client service, we are confident it’s exactly the right firm to grow our practices within the years to come.”

Todd Miller – Partner, Finance Practice Group
Todd Miller focuses his practice on structured finance and secured lending transactions, including asset-backed loans. His structured finance practice includes timeshare loans, credit cards, auto, trade receivables, and other asset type securitizations on behalf of originators, underwriters, and conduit sponsors. Additionally, Miller has experience working on domestic and international project finance transactions, including real estate, equipment, and aircraft.

Andrew Finkelstein – Partner, Transactions Practice Group

Andrew Finkelstein has extensive experience representing clients in a broad range of transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, leveraged buyouts, venture capital financings, joint ventures, and other direct investments. He also advises companies in securities law matters, including SEC reporting, compliance, and corporate governance. Finkelstein counsels clients across a variety of industries, including banking and financial services, telecommunications, technology, manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, employee outsourcing, real estate, hospitality, restaurant chains, and more.

Richard Caron – Of Counsel, Real Estate Practice Group
Richard Caron advises clients in real estate and other commercial transactions, with a focus on the resort and hospitality industries and master-planned real estate development. His practice also includes representing private equity lenders and financial institutions in structured finance and secured lending transactions, including securitizations and other asset-backed loans.

Kylie Brown – Associate, Finance Practice Group
Kylie Brown represents companies in structured finance, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters.

The addition of this team is the latest in a series of lateral hires to join Foley’s Orlando office. With this group, the firm has added seven attorneys in Orlando in the past few months, spanning across its corporate and litigation practices.

About Foley & Lardner LLP
Foley & Lardner LLP looks beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and their industries. With approximately 1,100 lawyers in 25 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia, Foley approaches client service by first understanding our clients’ priorities, objectives, and challenges. We work hard to understand our clients’ issues and forge long-term relationships with them to help achieve successful outcomes and solve their legal issues through practical business advice and cutting-edge legal insight. Our clients view us as trusted business advisors because we understand that great legal service is only valuable if it is relevant, practical, and beneficial to their businesses.




Labor and Employment Attorneys Charlotte Carne and Brett Gelbord Join Dykema in Michigan

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Charlotte Garry Carne and Brett M. Gelbord as Senior Counsel to its Labor and Employment Practice Group. Carne will reside in Dykema’s Ann Arbor office, while Gelbord joins the firm’s Detroit office.

“We are extremely excited that Charlotte and Brett have joined our talented L&E roster,” said Ray Bissmeyer, Leader of Dykema’s Labor and Employment Practice Group. “Their respective experience and industry knowledge enhance our service offerings to clients and augment our already robust bench strength in Michigan.”

Carne’s practice focuses on a wide range of litigation and labor and employment law matters. She provides counseling and advice to management on employment law issues and how to avoid litigation. Carne also has experience handling complex litigation matters and labor negotiations. She has represented clients before state and federal courts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, and various other state civil rights agencies and labor commissions.

Carne comes to Dykema with the experience of running her own boutique law firm, as well as stints working as a Law Clerk for Magistrate Judges at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. She is licensed to practice in Michigan and California.

She earned a J.D. from the Pepperdine University School of Law and a B.A. in English from the University of Michigan.

Gelbord joins Dykema after practicing at Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP for seven years, prior to which he clerked for Hon. Nancy G. Edmunds in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. His practice focuses on providing practical and efficient guidance to employers on all manner of workforce-related issues. In addition to providing day-to-day employment counseling, Gelbord also represents employers in administrative proceedings and lawsuits at both the state and federal level on issues ranging from claims of employment discrimination and wrongful termination to the enforcement of non-competition agreements and the protection of trade secrets. He is licensed to practice in Michigan and New York.

He has represented clients in a variety of industries, with a particular focus on the cannabis, automotive, and technology sectors. Gelbord also has extensive experience with automotive supply chain disputes; acting as both a counselor and an advocate on matters ranging from payment disputes to complex quality, warranty, and indemnification claims.

He earned a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and B.A.s in English, with high honors, and Anthropology, with honors, from Queens College, City University of New York. He is a member of Leadership Detroit Class XXXVIII.




Winston Expands Dallas M&A Team With Addition of Don McDermett

Dallas – Winston & Strawn LLP announced today the addition of Don McDermett as a partner in the Dallas office and as a member of the Corporate practice.

Don focuses his practice on a wide variety of corporate, securities, and transactional matters. He has held leadership positions in various merger and acquisition transactions across multiple industries and geographies, with particular focus on transactions in the technology and telecommunications sectors.

He provides strategic counsel on negotiated mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances and joint ventures, tax-free spinoffs, corporate reorganizations, and recapitalizations. Don represents both issuers and investment banking firms in IPOs (including SPACs) and other registered securities offerings, private placements, PIPEs, venture capital and private equity financings, and exchange offers.

In addition, Don counsels both public and private companies regarding corporate governance matters (including representation of boards, audit committees, and special committees), securities law compliance and disclosure matters, executive compensation matters, and activist investor and ESG matters, including proxy contests and implementation of “poison pill” and other defensive measures.

Committed to diversity, Don has supported and worked with state and national LGBTQ+ organizations, including Lambda Legal of Texas and the Human Rights Campaign.

“I am thrilled to be joining Winston as transactional activity in Texas continues to increase across a broad range of industries, particularly technology, telecommunications, and energy,” said Don. “I’ve long known and respected Winston’s team for the complexity of their work, and I look forward to an active collaboration that enhances client service. Additionally, I admire Winston’s commitment to diversity at all levels, and I am eager to assist the firm in its efforts to attract tomorrow’s legal talent from all walks of life.”

The knowledge and experience Don brings to legal practice is informed by his earlier tenure as senior vice president, general counsel, and secretary of Sterling Software, Inc., an NYSE-listed enterprise software company with global operations and annual revenues just under $1 billion. With experience both inside a major corporation and as lead outside counsel to substantial businesses, he applies focused perspective and insight to complex corporate and transactional projects.

“Don is highly respected around Dallas and throughout Texas as a top-notch M&A partner in the tech industry,” said Bryan Goolsby, Dallas managing partner. “As spin-offs, SPACs and other complex transactions continue to drive the movement of capital in technology and energy, Winston is fortunate to bring on a partner of Don’s caliber as we continue to grow our Texas presence.”
“We are gaining a champion of diversity and a powerful transactional partner with a commanding knowledge of the technology sector,” said Winston Chairman Tom Fitzgerald. “Don will be a significant addition to our growing team in Dallas, allowing us to expand our M&A and capital markets practices while broadening our ability to respond to client needs.”

Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 15 offices located throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. More information about the firm is available at www.winston.com.




Moore & Van Allen Expands Raleigh Public Affairs Group with Addition of Bradford Sneeden as a Director

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that Bradford Sneeden has joined the firm’s Public Affairs Group as a director, continuing growth of the team based in Raleigh. Sneeden most recently served as legislative counsel for North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein and previously was a policy advisor to the governor of North Carolina.

Sneeden joins Raleigh-based public affairs directors Cameron L. Henley and Towers Mingledorff, along with counsel Canaan Huie, who partner with clients at the state and federal level in Raleigh, Charlotte and across the Carolinas to strategically support their government relations needs.

“We are thrilled to welcome Bradford to our firm as a director in our expanding team of public affairs professionals based in Raleigh,” said Walter S. Price, managing director and head of MVA’s Public Affairs Group. “Bradford has a long track record of success working with clients, government officials and other business and community leaders to help draft and pass significant legislation. He is a great addition to our group’s team of experienced lobbying professionals.”

As legislative counsel to the state’s attorney general, Sneeden was responsible for the attorney general’s legislative agenda and representing the attorney general and the state’s Department of Justice before the North Carolina General Assembly. He helped lead the legislative committee of the North Carolina Governor’s Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice, served as legislative counsel as part of the attorney general’s team working on the national opioid crises and worked with bi-partisan leaders to pass significant legislation in criminal justice and public safety.

In his previous role as policy advisor to the North Carolina Governor, Sneeden helped develop policy proposals while initiating and supervising working relationships with executive branch officials, agency directors, elected officials, legislative staff, and legislative liaisons, as well as councils, task forces, businesses, and community groups. In addition, he counseled the governor on alignment of initiatives with the administration’s mission, goals, and priorities.

Sneeden received his J.D. from North Carolina Central University School of Law’s Evening Program and his Bachelor of Science from North Carolina State University.

MVA’s Public Affairs Group attorneys and professionals have decades of combined experience working with clients in the Carolinas and Washington, D.C., offering public affairs services, including developing and implementing government affairs and communications strategies. The firm’s Public Affairs Group is made up of attorneys, lobbyists and communications, media relations and event management professionals.

About Moore & Van Allen
Moore & Van Allen PLLC (www.mvalaw.com), founded in 1945, has nearly 400 attorneys and professionals serving clients in over 75 areas of focus. The attorneys at Moore & Van Allen provide sophisticated legal services within nationally recognized Litigation, Corporate, Financial Services, Intellectual Property, Bankruptcy, and Commercial Real Estate law practices for international banks and financial services companies, domestic and global manufacturers, retailers, individuals, and healthcare and technology organizations. The firm is ranked in the prestigious “Am Law Global 200” list, and U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have recognized Moore & Van Allen in their 2022 “Best Law Firms” rankings, both regionally and nationally.




Sunstein Names John W. Powell Patent Practice Group Vice Chair

Sunstein LLP is pleased to announce that firm partner John W. Powell has been named vice chair of the firm’s Patent Practice Group.

“John is a tremendous asset to our team and he will be a great vice chair of our Patent Practice Group,” said Kathryn E. Noll, chair of the group and member of the firm’s Management Committee. “John’s in-house experience and technical knowledge positions him well to help grow our practice and to continue to meet and exceed our clients’ business goals.”

Powell focuses his practice on patent portfolio management and strategy, patent prosecution, and IP transactional work, including drafting and negotiating IP licensing and development agreements and other commercial agreements having an IP component. Before joining Sunstein in January 2021, Powell served in-house for nearly two decades as vice president and general counsel of American Superconductor Corporation and as in-house counsel at companies including Raytheon and Motorola.

Powell also has extensive experience mentoring startup companies in the clean energy industry and is currently involved with Cleantech Open – Northeast, which is a competition and accelerator program with the mission to find, fund and foster entrepreneurs with ideas to solve environmental and energy challenges.

Sunstein’s Patent Practice Group attorneys prosecute applications in a wide variety of technical areas for U.S. and international clients. In addition to preparing patent applications and advancing them to allowance and grant, the attorneys perform novelty, validity and freedom-to-operate searches; prepare clearance opinions; and handle appeals and other proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeals Board.

About Sunstein LLP
Sunstein LLP is widely recognized as a top intellectual property firm which uses innovative approaches to solve clients’ problems and delivers significant value by helping them both win immediate objectives and address long-term business goals. For more information, visit https://www.sunsteinlaw.com/.




– Lewis Roca announced eight lawyers have been recognized as 2022 Colorado Super Lawyers® and two lawyers have been named 2022 Colorado Rising Stars®.

Lewis Roca announced eight lawyers have been recognized as 2022 Colorado Super Lawyers® and two lawyers have been named 2022 Colorado Rising Stars®. Additionally, Frederick J. Baumann and James M. Lyons were named among the Top 100 lawyers in the 2022 Colorado Super Lawyers® listing. Frederick J. Baumann was also named one of the Top 10 lawyers in the 2022 Colorado Super Lawyers® listing.

Lewis Roca 2022 Colorado Super Lawyers®:

Denver
Frederick J. Baumann – Business Litigation
Scott M. Browning – Business Litigation
Chad S. Caby – Bankruptcy: Business
James M. Lyons – Business Litigation
Michael Plachy – Business Litigation
Kenneth F. Rossman – Business Litigation
Douglas B. Tumminello – Business Litigation
James R. Walker – Tax

Lewis Roca 2022 Colorado Rising Stars®:

Denver
Abby Harder – Business Litigation
Caitlin McHugh – Business Litigation

Lawyers named 2022 Colorado Super Lawyers® are selected based on peer nominations, evaluations, and independent research. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis.

About Lewis Roca

Lewis Roca is an Am Law 200 law firm serving clients globally in complex litigation, intellectual property, business transactions, gaming, government relations, labor and employment, and regulatory counseling. Its offices are located in Albuquerque, Colorado Springs, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Reno, Silicon Valley, and Tucson. To learn more about the firm, please visit us at our website at www.lewisroca.com.




Texas Bar Foundation Honors T. John Ward with Outstanding 50 Year Lawyer Award

Trial lawyer and former federal Judge T. John Ward of Ward, Smith & Hill is among five recipients to earn the 2022 Texas Bar Foundation’s Outstanding 50 Year Lawyer Award.

The Texas Bar Foundation honor is given to attorneys who have practiced law for more than 50 years and who adhere to the highest principles and traditions of the legal profession. Judge Ward joins a long list of esteemed practitioners who have received the honor since it was established in 1974.

The Texas Bar Foundation will recognize Judge Ward at its annual dinner in June.

Judge Ward is a former U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas who managed one of the busiest dockets in the federal judiciary. In 12 years on the bench, he handled more than 150 jury trials, presided over hundreds of patent cases, complex commercial cases and class-action lawsuits, and held more than 150 claim construction hearings. He developed an impeccable reputation as one of the leading authorities on complex issues surrounding intellectual property.

During his tenure as a federal judge, Judge Ward served on the Judicial Conference Committee on Court Administration and Court Management, an appointment by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist from 2003 to 2006. He was reappointed in 2009 for a second term by Chief Justice John Roberts. Chief Judge Paul R. Michel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit requested Judge Ward serve as a member of the National Patent Jury Instruction Project.

Throughout his career, Judge Ward has received many accolades for his work as a trial judge and trial attorney, including the Texas Chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates Trial Judge of the Year in 2009; American Lawyer magazine’s Top 25 Most Influential People in IP (Intellectual Property) in 2010; and Managing Intellectual Property magazine’s Outstanding Achievement in Intellectual Property in 2012. Judge Ward is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers.

Since returning to private practice in 2011, Judge Ward has focused on handling patent disputes, commercial litigation, mediations and arbitrations.

Longview, Texas-based Ward, Smith & Hill, PLLC, has tried more than 350 cases to verdict, earning a national reputation in high-stakes claims involving complex commercial litigation, intellectual property law, oil and gas matters, bad faith insurance claims, and serious personal injury claims. The firm frequently assists lawyers nationwide in complex cases before Texas juries. To learn more about the firm, visit http://www.wsfirm.com.




Venable SF Litigators Confirming Their $100.4 Million Victory

Venable SF Litigators Confirming Their $100.4 Million Victory

Venable continues to represent Josh Ginsberg, a co-owner of one of Colorado’s largest dispensary chains (Native Roots), in claims against his and co-claimant Rhett Jordan’s business partner Peter Knobel and Knobel’s company Brightstar.

Venable’s trial team prevailed in American Arbitration Association (AAA) binding arbitration, securing an award of a whopping $100.4 million, plus an additional $40 million in interest. The award followed nearly four years of contentious litigation, a three-week arbitration hearing during which 11 witnesses testified and over 1,000 exhibits were introduced, and hard-fought post-trial briefing. The arbitrator ruled that Venable “irrefutably” proved Knobel’s and Brighstar’s pervasive breaches of duties and breaches of an LLC operating agreement, resulting in the $140.4 million award.

Knobel and Brightstar are asking the Denver District Court to vacate the award. Venable filed its written opposition on February 18, 2022, asking the Court to confirm the arbitrator’s award and enter the $140.4 million judgment. In the meantime, the award continues to accrue interest of $30,000 per day.

The Venable trial team was led by Tom Wallerstein, Art Cirulnick, Jill Rowe, and Amit Rana, and supported by Antonia Stabile, Whitney Tolar, Su Chintanaseri, Donna Bitzelberger, and Jackie Sonne.




Biglaw Firms Continue to Pull Out of Russia

“HSF said, in a statement, that it strongly condemns the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and that it is appalled by the humanitarian consequences. The firm is ending any work associated with the Russian state, it proclaimed, in accordance with its legal and professional responsibilities. Our,” reports Jerome Doraisamy in Lawyers Weekly.

“Moscow office has long been a valued and successful part of our business. We are working closely with the team there to support our colleagues who have been directly impacted by this decision, the firm said. We continue to advise many clients around the world on the practical implications for their businesses. We are supporting our.”

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Consumer Affairs Announces John Henson as General Counsel

“Consumer Affairs, an advocacy organization and online marketplace with more than 4 million monthly readers, announced today that John Henson has been named the company’s General Counsel. As ConsumerAffairs’ General Counsel, Henson will lead the company’s legal, regulatory and compliance,” reports PR Newswire in their blog.

“Organization and the talent and culture team as the company continues to grow. He joined ConsumerAffairs in 20210 as VP & Head of Legal and Compliance and has played a pivotal role in maturing the company’s legal and compliance processes. John joining our leadership continues to strengthen a great team who will help us.”

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Merit Medical Investors Want Final Nod for $18.25 Million Deal

“Merit Medical Systems Inc. investors who say it misled them about its purchases of two medical device manufacturers asked a federal judge in California to sign off on their $18.25 million settlement. The cash deal recovers between 12% and 55% of maximum realistic damages if the,” reports Jennifer Bennett in Bloomberg Law.

“The disposable medical device maker’s investors said in a memo filed as part of their final settlement approval bid in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. In reaching a settlement, the investors considered the many costly milestones that remain in this litigation, the Wednesday memo said. Absent settlement now.”

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$4.65M Settlement Agreement at Hand in Live Oak Bank, Ncino No-Hire Suit

“Nearly a year after a former Live Oak Bank employee alleged in a class action lawsuit that major local companies had conspired to avoid hiring each other’s employees, a settlement agreement is now on the table. It could distribute millions of dollars to nearly 2,000 fintech workers. Joseph McAlear, a 10,” reports Preston Lennon in Port City Daily.

“Resident of Wilmington, joined the financial technology department of Live Oak Bank in April 2017, according to a lawsuit he filed last year. McAlear quickly became a vice president at Apiture, a digital banking solutions firm half-owned by Live Oak. he lawsuit was presaged by McAlear’s introduction at a conference to an nCino recruiter.”

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Russian government rolls back intellectual property rights in response to Western sanctions

“The Russian government is pushing forwards with plans to undermine intellectual property rules and reverse the rights of Western patent holders, in an effort to counter the impacts of Western sanctions,” reports Louis Goss in City A.M.

“The Russian government this week said Russian companies have no obligation to pay patent holders from countries that sanctioned Russia for use of their intellectual property, according to local media reports.”

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Top 25 Biglaw Firm Makes Another Salary Move

“Biglaw is in the middle of a hot lateral market. That means that firms have to be willing to pay the tippy top of market compensation plus other perks to recruit and retain the associates that keep the deals/cases moving. Goodwin Procter a firm making $1,486,263,000 in 2020 gross revenue,” reports Kathryn Rubino in Above The Law.

“Making it 23rd on the Am Law 100 already announced raises way back in January when the Milbank scale was the top of the market. Of course, since then both Davis Polk and Cravath have taken a crack at raises, and now that higher Cravath scale is what’s holding sway. And now that the dust seems to have settled, Goodwin is raising.”

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Central Garden & Pet Company Names Next General Counsel

“Joyce McCarthy will become general counsel of Nasdaq-listed Central Garden & Pet Company, effective April 4. She succeeds George Yuhas, general counsel and corporate secretary, who is retiring from the position after 11 years with the company. In her new role, McCarthy will be responsible for all of,” reports Ben Maiden in Corporate Secratary.

“McCarthy was most recently general counsel and secretary with Ferrara Candy Company, overseeing all legal and compliance matters for the company. Before that, she held multiple positions at Colgate-Palmolive. Company, including four years as general counsel of Colgate’s global pet food division, Hill’s Pet Nutrition. She advised.”

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Yale Reaches $1.29m Settlement in Employee Wellness Program Lawsuit

“Yale University and some of its employees have agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over its employee wellness program for $1.29 million, subject to court approval. Kwesell v. Yale University alleged that Yale’s Health Expectations Program violated federal statutes because it required employees,” reports Alan Goforth in Benefits Pro.

“We designed the Health Expectations Program with our union partners and the advice of health care and legal experts, said Stephanie Spangler, vice provost for health affairs and academic integrity. Nevertheless, we feel it is best to resolve what would have been expensive litigation and move forward. Our relationship with our employees.”

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Tentative Settlement of More than $55M Reached in Surfside Condo Collapse Lawsuit

“The families of victims and survivors of the Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside, Florida, that killed 98 people have agreed on a tentative settlement of more than $55 million with three defendants in a wrongful-death lawsuit, according to court documents filed Tuesday. Insurers representing the,” reports Randi Kaye in CNN.

“Engineering firm responsible for inspecting and certifying the building’s structural integrity, Morabito Consultants, and the firm representing the condo association, Becker & Poliakoff P.A., have agreed to settle for $16 million and $31 million, respectively, according to a joint motion to stay all claims against the defendants. Another defendant.”

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Energy Stocks are Hitting Multiyear Highs. Insiders Bought Up Shares.

“Energy stocks have surged as oil and gas prices rise. Supply shortages were already in play before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As multinationals such as Exxon Mobil  unwind energy partnerships for Russian projects, it’s a given that supply will remain low.In recent days, insiders at energy explorer APA and shale oil firm,” reports Ed Lin in Barrons.

“Also, both APA and Coterra shares are near multiyear intraday highs. Last week, APA stock reached $39.73, a level it hasn’t traded at since October 2018. Coterra was formed by the October 2021 combination of Cabot Oil & Gas and Cimarex Energy; Coterra stock reached an intraday high of $26.32 last week, a level it hasn’t traded at on a pro.”

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Recon Announces Some Recent Contracts and Business Progress

“Recon Technology, Ltd today announced several contracts signed recently by its domestic VIE companies and reported the progress on its business segments so far for the year 2022. For its automation business segment, the Company was awarded RMB3.26 million in contracts by the Shenhua Group,” reports PR Newswire in their blog.

“For its equipment and accessories business segments, the Company won RMB2.39 million in contracts in January and February, which include contracts for furnaces accessories and electric submersible progressing cavity pump and Online transactions through FGS’ digitization services for gas stations of for year 2022 have also been.”

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