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FTC Announces Appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi as New Administrative Law Judge

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Consumer, Georgetown University Law Center, Regulation, Georgetown University, Social media, News, Appeal, Commission, Fraud, Hughes Hubbard & Reed, Administrative law, Federal Trade Commission, Susan Blommaert, FTC

The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.

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  • The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.
  • The Commission voted 3-0 in February 2024 to approve Ayoubi’s appointment as an Administrative Law Judge.
  • Administrative Law Judge Ayoubi joins Chief Administrative Law Judge D. Michael Chappell and Administrative Law Judge Jay L. Himes, who came to the agency in March 2024.
  • Ayoubi most recently served as an administrative law judge for the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings, where she served with distinction.

FTC Announces Appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi as New Administrative Law Judge

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Consumer, Georgetown University Law Center, Regulation, Georgetown University, Social media, News, Appeal, Commission, Fraud, Hughes Hubbard & Reed, Administrative law, Federal Trade Commission, Susan Blommaert, FTC

The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.
  • The Commission voted 3-0 in February 2024 to approve Ayoubi’s appointment as an Administrative Law Judge.
  • Administrative Law Judge Ayoubi joins Chief Administrative Law Judge D. Michael Chappell and Administrative Law Judge Jay L. Himes, who came to the agency in March 2024.
  • Ayoubi most recently served as an administrative law judge for the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings, where she served with distinction.

FTC Announces Appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi as New Administrative Law Judge

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Consumer, Georgetown University Law Center, Regulation, Georgetown University, Social media, News, Appeal, Commission, Fraud, Hughes Hubbard & Reed, Administrative law, Federal Trade Commission, Susan Blommaert, FTC

The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.
  • The Commission voted 3-0 in February 2024 to approve Ayoubi’s appointment as an Administrative Law Judge.
  • Administrative Law Judge Ayoubi joins Chief Administrative Law Judge D. Michael Chappell and Administrative Law Judge Jay L. Himes, who came to the agency in March 2024.
  • Ayoubi most recently served as an administrative law judge for the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings, where she served with distinction.

Blank Rome Bolsters IP Litigation Practice with Addition of Partner Andrew Kopsidas in Washington, D.C.

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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He joins Blank Rome from Hughes Hubbard & Reed and previously practiced at Fish & Richardson for more than 20 years.

Key Points: 
  • He joins Blank Rome from Hughes Hubbard & Reed and previously practiced at Fish & Richardson for more than 20 years.
  • The firm has experienced strategic growth in its IP practice over the past 18 months, adding 12 partners, associates, and patent agents.
  • Blank Rome has earned a national reputation for its IP capabilities and the expanded team enhances the firm’s deep bench of IP attorneys, as well as its geographic reach.
  • “We are excited to welcome Andrew to the firm,” said Grant S. Palmer , Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner.

Griffin Global Asset Management and Bain Capital Special Situations Have Agreed to Acquire a Pool of Rolls-Royce Spare Engines

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Griffin Global Asset Management (“Griffin”) and Bain Capital Special Situations (“Bain Capital”) today announced they have agreed to acquire 17 new technology Rolls-Royce Engines, including Trent XWB-84s, Trent XWB-97s, Trent 1000s, and Trent 7000s.

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  • DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Griffin Global Asset Management (“Griffin”) and Bain Capital Special Situations (“Bain Capital”) today announced they have agreed to acquire 17 new technology Rolls-Royce Engines, including Trent XWB-84s, Trent XWB-97s, Trent 1000s, and Trent 7000s.
  • The engines will be owned by a newly formed standalone entity and used as spares by the Rolls-Royce global customer base.
  • This transaction further demonstrates Griffin and Bain Capital’s ability to provide bespoke solutions to airlines, original equipment manufacturers, and others across the industry.
  • Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP acted as legal advisors to Griffin and Bain Capital, while Milbank LLP acted as legal advisors to the Lenders.

ATTENTION DIRECT AND INDIRECT HOLDERS OF SECURITIES ISSUED BY AGILETHOUGHT, INC.:

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Friday, October 6, 2023
Post office box, Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, Bankruptcy, Hughes Hubbard & Reed, LLP, United States bankruptcy court, Cryptocurrency, Security (finance)

( [email protected] ) & Christopher Gartman, Esq.

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  • ( [email protected] ) & Christopher Gartman, Esq.
  • ( [email protected] )); and Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP, 1313 North Market Street, Sixth Floor, P.O.
  • Box 951, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, (Attn: Jeremy W. Ryan, Esq.
  • ( [email protected] ) & Gregory J. Flasser, Esq.

ATTENTION DIRECT AND INDIRECT HOLDERS OF SECURITIES ISSUED BY AGILETHOUGHT, INC.:

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
LLP, Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Post office box, Bankruptcy, United States bankruptcy court, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, Hughes Hubbard & Reed, Cryptocurrency, Security (finance)

( [email protected] ) & Christopher Gartman, Esq.

Key Points: 
  • ( [email protected] ) & Christopher Gartman, Esq.
  • ( [email protected] )); and Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP, 1313 North Market Street, Sixth Floor, P.O.
  • Box 951, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, (Attn: Jeremy W. Ryan, Esq.
  • ( [email protected] ) & Gregory J. Flasser, Esq.

AgileThought Announces Strategic Financial Restructuring to Strengthen Financial Future

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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To ensure a smooth transition and protection for all stakeholders, AgileThought will effectuate the transaction through a 90-day Chapter 11 reorganization process under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

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  • To ensure a smooth transition and protection for all stakeholders, AgileThought will effectuate the transaction through a 90-day Chapter 11 reorganization process under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
  • Post-reorganization, we will emerge with significantly reduced debt and a private ownership structure, fortifying an even stronger and healthier AgileThought.
  • This financial restructuring is anticipated to further enhance the services and support clients have come to expect from AgileThought.
  • Ropes & Gray LLP and FTI Consulting are serving as legal and financial advisors to Blue Torch.

AgileThought Announces Strategic Financial Restructuring to Strengthen Financial Future

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Monday, August 28, 2023
LLP, Chapter 11, Title 11, United States Code, FTI Consulting, Ropes & Gray, KCC, Guggenheim Partners, FTI, Hughes Hubbard & Reed, Security (finance), Financial services, Financial adviser

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AgileThought, Inc. ("AgileThought" or the "Company"), a global provider of digital transformation services, agile software development, and next generation technology solutions, today announced additional working capital funding, a go-private transaction, and restructuring that, combined, will reduce the Company's debt load, infuse new capital into the business, and provide a firm financial foundation for its future. This transaction is underpinned by an asset purchase agreement with affiliates of Blue Torch Finance, LLC ("Blue Torch"), the Company's senior secured lenders, and marks a pivotal step in AgileThought's journey towards long-term success and enhanced service delivery.

Key Points: 
  • This strategic financial reorganization will pair our already robust and thriving organization with a capital structure that matches, and this move will allow us to operate even more efficiently.
  • Post-reorganization, we will emerge with significantly reduced debt and a private ownership structure, fortifying an even stronger and healthier AgileThought."
  • This financial restructuring is anticipated to further enhance the services and support clients have come to expect from AgileThought.
  • Ropes & Gray LLP and FTI Consulting are serving as legal and financial advisors to Blue Torch.

Griffin Global Asset Management Holdings, Ltd. Closes $525 Million Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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DUBLIN, Ireland, Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Griffin Global Asset Management Holdings, Ltd. (“Griffin Corporate”) announces the closing of a 3-year unsecured revolving credit facility for $525 million.

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  • DUBLIN, Ireland, Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Griffin Global Asset Management Holdings, Ltd. (“Griffin Corporate”) announces the closing of a 3-year unsecured revolving credit facility for $525 million.
  • Mizuho Bank, Ltd. acted as Administrative Agent and Lead Arranger for the unsecured revolving credit facility.
  • “We are delighted to announce the closing of our unsecured revolving credit facility, which is an important milestone in building an investment grade balance sheet.
  • This $525 million facility provides Griffin Corporate with flexible and attractively priced capital as we continue to deliver new aircraft.