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PHILLIPS LYTLE BOLSTERS CHICAGO OFFICE WITH HIRING OF SPECIAL COUNSEL FRANK G. DYLEWSKI

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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CHICAGO, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phillips Lytle LLP announced Frank G. Dylewski has joined the firm in its Chicago office, which continues to see substantial growth since its launch in 2022. Bringing over 12 years of legal experience, including a significant tenure at Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, Mr. Dylewski is a seasoned commercial litigator poised to help the firm take on additional clients that need assistance navigating intricate legal challenges. He will serve as Special Counsel for Phillips Lytle and play a pivotal role alongside Chicago Office Leader John R. Worth and Partner Jaran R. Moten in fueling the firm's ongoing expansion in the Chicago market.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phillips Lytle LLP announced Frank G. Dylewski has joined the firm in its Chicago office, which continues to see substantial growth since its launch in 2022.
  • He will serve as Special Counsel for Phillips Lytle and play a pivotal role alongside Chicago Office Leader John R. Worth and Partner Jaran R. Moten in fueling the firm's ongoing expansion in the Chicago market.
  • Frank G. Dylewski strengthens Phillips Lytle's national Litigation Practice, helps grow the firm's Chicago office.
  • Case in point, bringing in Frank Dylewski further elevates our client service excellence and supports the expansion of our Chicago office."

Ontra Names Brian Korchin as its Chief Revenue Officer

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontra, the leader in contract automation and intelligence, today announced the appointment of Brian Korchin as its first Chief Revenue Officer to lead the company's global revenue-generation strategy.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontra, the leader in contract automation and intelligence, today announced the appointment of Brian Korchin as its first Chief Revenue Officer to lead the company's global revenue-generation strategy.
  • As Chief Revenue Officer, Brian will spearhead the continued growth of Ontra's Legal Operating System, which automates critical fundraising, deal execution, and fund operations workflows for industry-leading firms.
  • Given his knowledge and experience, Brian is well-positioned to excel as our Chief Revenue Officer."
  • Prior to joining Ontra, Brian served as VP and Counsel at Jefferies and practiced corporate law at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett.

Torridon Law PLLC Announces Major Expansion

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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In private practice, Philbin spent over fifteen years as a litigation partner at a major international law firm.

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  • In private practice, Philbin spent over fifteen years as a litigation partner at a major international law firm.
  • She was a tenured professor at Syracuse University College of Law and a visiting scholar at the Georgetown University Law Center.
  • Before his time in public service, he represented clients at a major international law firm.
  • After his clerkship, he worked as a Constitutional Law Fellow at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty.

Davis Polk Welcomes Back Raul Yanes as White Collar Chair

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Davis Polk announced today that Raul Yanes, formerly the Head of Non-Financial Risk at Morgan Stanley and a former senior White House official, will rejoin the firm next month as a partner in the White Collar Defense & Investigations practice in New York.

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  • Davis Polk announced today that Raul Yanes, formerly the Head of Non-Financial Risk at Morgan Stanley and a former senior White House official, will rejoin the firm next month as a partner in the White Collar Defense & Investigations practice in New York.
  • Mr. Yanes, who will become Chair of Davis Polk’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, has served in senior positions at Morgan Stanley since 2017, when he joined the bank as Chief Compliance Officer.
  • “I am thrilled to welcome him back to the firm.”
    Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2017, Mr. Yanes was a partner in and head of Davis Polk’s White Collar practice.
  • “Raul has an impeccable reputation in the white collar community as well as the financial services sector, and his addition will further strengthen our outstanding team,” said Martine Beamon, co-head of Davis Polk’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice.

If you or your property were impacted by the demolition of the smokestack at the former Crawford Coal Plant in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood in April 2020, you may be entitled to a cash payment

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Simpluris Inc. announces that a proposed settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit claiming that Hilco Redevelopment, LLC, HRE Crawford, LLC, and HRP Exchange 55, LLC (collectively, "Hilco"), MCM Management Corp., Controlled Demolition, Inc., and Marine Technology Solutions LLC ("Defendants") acted improperly and caused damage when they demolished a smokestack on April 11, 2020, at the former Crawford Coal Plant, which was located at 3501 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60623. The settlement doesn't decide who is right, but rather is a compromise to end the lawsuit and avoid the uncertainties and costs associated with a trial.

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  • More information about the class and the settlement is available at www.LittleVillageSmokestack.com .
  • If the Court approves the settlement, Class Members who submit valid claims will receive a cash payment from the Settlement Fund.
  • You just need to complete and verify a short and simple Claim Form, which is available at www.LittleVillageSmokeStack.com .
  • If your property was damaged and you also qualify for a personal injury claim, you may select both options.

Wilson Sonsini Adds Former FTC and DOJ Veterans to Antitrust Team as Partners

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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The addition of Ohlhausen and Owings—both of whom have held senior, high-level regulatory agency roles—represents a significant move by Wilson Sonsini to bolster its well-respected antitrust and competition practice.

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  • The addition of Ohlhausen and Owings—both of whom have held senior, high-level regulatory agency roles—represents a significant move by Wilson Sonsini to bolster its well-respected antitrust and competition practice.
  • She would go on to hold various positions within the FTC over the next 12 years.
  • “Wilson Sonsini is renowned for its destination antitrust and competition practice, meeting the full spectrum of clients' needs,” Ohlhausen said.
  • Wilson Sonsini’s elite antitrust and competition practice group represents clients in high-stakes antitrust litigation, mergers, and criminal and civil investigations, in addition to providing valuable counseling on business strategy.

Kirby McInerney LLP Announces Pendency of Class Action and Proposed Settlement Involving Purchasers of Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Common Stock

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY, YOUR RIGHTS WILL BE AFFECTED BY A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT PENDING IN THIS COURT.

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  • PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY, YOUR RIGHTS WILL BE AFFECTED BY A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT PENDING IN THIS COURT.
  • YOU ARE ALSO NOTIFIED that Lead Plaintiff in the Action has reached a proposed settlement of the Action for $45,000,000 in cash (the "Settlement"), that, if approved, will resolve all claims in the Action.
  • If you are a member of the Settlement Class, your rights will be affected by the pending Action and the Settlement, and you may be entitled to share in the Settlement Fund.
  • All questions about this notice, the proposed Settlement, or your eligibility to participate in the Settlement, should be directed to Lead Counsel or the Claims Administrator.

BYU Law Tax Professor J. Clifton Fleming Awarded AALS Lifetime Achievement Award

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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PROVO, Utah, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BYU Law is pleased to announce longtime Professor J. Clifton Fleming, Jr., is one of two recipients of The Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Section on Taxation Lifetime Achievement Award.

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  • PROVO, Utah, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BYU Law is pleased to announce longtime Professor J. Clifton Fleming, Jr., is one of two recipients of The Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Section on Taxation Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • Professor Fleming joined the BYU Law faculty in 1974.
  • The only still-serving member of the school's original faculty, he currently teaches courses on U.S. and international tax law, European Union law and public international law.
  • "I'm pleasantly stunned and greatly honored to receive this award, particularly in view of the number of worthy award candidates," said Professor Fleming.

Boardwalk REIT Announces Increase to Bought Deal Offering to $218 Million

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: BEI.UN)

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  • If the over-allotment option is exercised in full, the gross proceeds of the Offering will total approximately $251 million.
  • The Trust announced yesterday that it has agreed to acquire The Circle, a 295-suite newly built apartment complex in Calgary, Alberta for approximately $77.8 million.
  • Boardwalk REIT strives to be Canada’s friendliest community provider and is a leading owner/operator of multi-family rental communities.
  • Our three-tiered and distinct brands: Boardwalk Living, Boardwalk Communities, and Boardwalk Lifestyle, cater to a large diverse demographic and has evolved to capture the life cycle of all Resident Members.

Equinox Strategy Partners' Lana Manganiello Named Finalist in 2023 Inspirational Women Awards

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinox Strategy Partners announced today that Managing Director Lana Manganiello has been selected as a Finalist by Los Angeles Times for its annual 'Inspirational Women Awards'.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinox Strategy Partners announced today that Managing Director Lana Manganiello has been selected as a Finalist by Los Angeles Times for its annual 'Inspirational Women Awards'.
  • Jonathan Fitzgarrald , Managing Partner at Equinox Strategy Partners, highlights Lana's determination, "Lana's dedication to empowering legal professionals is inspiring.
  • The 'Inspirational Women Forum & Awards' recognizes the remarkable successes of female business leaders in Los Angeles, celebrating their contributions over the past 24 months.
  • EQUINOX STRATEGY PARTNERS provides service professionals in law, accounting and business management firms with strategies for growth.