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Latham Adds Experienced M&A Partner in Tokyo

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Law, Region, Latham & Watkins, Partner (business rank), JD, UCLA School of Law

TOKYO, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins¹ is pleased to announce that Yohei Nakagawa has joined the firm's Tokyo office as a partner in the M&A and Private Equity Practice. Highly regarded in his field, Nakagawa's practice focuses on advising Japanese and international companies, investors, and financial institutions on a variety of domestic and cross-border M&A, strategic investments, divestments, and joint ventures.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins¹ is pleased to announce that Yohei Nakagawa has joined the firm's Tokyo office as a partner in the M&A and Private Equity Practice.
  • "Japan is a key global finance and innovation hub and an important pillar of our Asia strategy," said Posit Laohaphan, Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins' Asia offices.
  • "Latham has a preeminent reputation advising Japanese and international clients on their most significant cross-border transactions," added Charles Ruck, Global Chair of Latham's Corporate Department.
  • He is a member of the New York Bar and a registered foreign lawyer in Japan.

Latham Adds Experienced M&A Partner in Tokyo

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 22, 2024
Law, Region, Latham & Watkins, Partner (business rank), JD, UCLA School of Law

TOKYO, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins¹ is pleased to announce that Yohei Nakagawa has joined the firm's Tokyo office as a partner in the M&A and Private Equity Practice. Highly regarded in his field, Nakagawa's practice focuses on advising Japanese and international companies, investors, and financial institutions on a variety of domestic and cross-border M&A, strategic investments, divestments, and joint ventures.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins¹ is pleased to announce that Yohei Nakagawa has joined the firm's Tokyo office as a partner in the M&A and Private Equity Practice.
  • "Japan is a key global finance and innovation hub and an important pillar of our Asia strategy," said Posit Laohaphan, Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins' Asia offices.
  • "Latham has a preeminent reputation advising Japanese and international clients on their most significant cross-border transactions," added Charles Ruck, Global Chair of Latham's Corporate Department.
  • He is a member of the New York Bar and a registered foreign lawyer in Japan.

Renibus Therapeutics Announces Oral Presentation on RBT-1 at the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) 2nd Innovation Summit

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Weill Cornell Medicine, Hospital, Risk, Doctor of Philosophy, EACTS, Quality, Pharmacist, FACS, ICU, Patient safety, JD, CABG, Patient, DSM-IV codes, Associate

Charles A. Mack, MD, FACS, Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vice Chairman of Quality and Patient Safety, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, will be presenting on behalf of Renibus.

Key Points: 
  • Charles A. Mack, MD, FACS, Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vice Chairman of Quality and Patient Safety, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, will be presenting on behalf of Renibus.
  • RBT-1 (stannic protoporfin / iron sucrose) is a single dose, multi-organ, preconditioning agent that is administered intravenously 24-48 hours prior to patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery.
  • RBT-1 is actively enrolling in a Phase 3 pivotal trial to reduce the risk of post operative complications and improve outcomes following cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Details of the oral presentation at EACTS 2nd Innovation Summit:
    Presenter: Charles A. Mack, MD, FACS, Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine

Course Preps Future Financial Planning Leaders in Dick Wagner's Vision - Registration Now Open

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Online, CFP, Fiduciary, Capital gain, Supreme court, AI, Golden Gate University, Teaching, Envestnet, Intelligence, Knowledge, CPA, JD, Dream Team, Faculty, FPA, Financial plan, Growth, Q&A, Financial adviser

WASHINGTON, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fiduciary Institute announces its 2024 course to help planners lead financial planning and wealth management forward as leader Dick Wagner espoused. Faculty will offer six classes remotely over 14 weeks, starting June 25th.

Key Points: 
  • FPA Journal - Best of 25 Years: To Think...Like a CFP (financialplanningassociation.org) The course, 'Making the Future of Financial Planning,' is offered by the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard.
  • Knut Rostad, president of the Fiduciary Institute, stated, "Dick Wagner believed financial planning can be 'The most important authentic profession of the 21st century.'
  • "Making the Future of Financial Planning" is for the next generation of financial planning leaders.
  • The course is taught by veteran planning leaders and subject matter experts who will provide the knowledge and insights planners need to think strategically advance Dick Wagner's vision for planning.

Healthcare Revolution 2024: Largest Industry Event Moves to Drive Superior Results in Healthcare and Medical Tourism

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Korea Tourism Organization, Medical tourism, Organizational culture, AI, Health, Partnership, BEACH, PALM, Asan Medical Center, JD, EST, Culture, Medical director, Growth, Moonshot, Pharmaceutical industry

Learn exciting strategies to get ahead in the ever-evolving medical tourism landscape and ways to optimize your corporate health systems that no one else will teach you.

Key Points: 
  • Learn exciting strategies to get ahead in the ever-evolving medical tourism landscape and ways to optimize your corporate health systems that no one else will teach you.
  • This year's event themed "Optimizing Costs, Elevating Programs, and Achieving Superior Results," again focuses on the three key Moonshots launched a few years ago – Costs, Culture, and Care.
  • "HREV 2024 is another exciting time to get insights into new solutions to solve pressing challenges in today's healthcare landscape.
  • Healthcare Revolution 2024 is in partnership with the Medical Tourism Association and is sponsored by the Korea Tourism Organization, South Korea's official corporation in charge of the country's tourism industry.

Healthcare Revolution 2024: Largest Industry Event Moves to Drive Superior Results in Healthcare and Medical Tourism

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Korea Tourism Organization, Medical tourism, Organizational culture, AI, Health, Partnership, BEACH, PALM, Asan Medical Center, JD, EST, Culture, Medical director, Growth, Moonshot, Pharmaceutical industry

Learn exciting strategies to get ahead in the ever-evolving medical tourism landscape and ways to optimize your corporate health systems that no one else will teach you.

Key Points: 
  • Learn exciting strategies to get ahead in the ever-evolving medical tourism landscape and ways to optimize your corporate health systems that no one else will teach you.
  • This year's event themed "Optimizing Costs, Elevating Programs, and Achieving Superior Results," again focuses on the three key Moonshots launched a few years ago – Costs, Culture, and Care.
  • "HREV 2024 is another exciting time to get insights into new solutions to solve pressing challenges in today's healthcare landscape.
  • Healthcare Revolution 2024 is in partnership with the Medical Tourism Association and is sponsored by the Korea Tourism Organization, South Korea's official corporation in charge of the country's tourism industry.

U.S. News & World Report Ranks University of La Verne Again for Best Graduate Programs

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Education, Public sector, Public policy, Public, Law, Administration, MPA, University, News, School, Partnership, Adolescence, Curriculum, Local government, University of La Verne, JD, NASPAA, Government, Public administration, College, Public service, Faculty, DPA, Child, AASA, Private sector, Student, Organization, Master of Public Administration, Nursing

LA VERNE, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne's education and public administration graduate programs are recognized again as the best in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report's 2024 edition of Best Graduate Schools. The university has been consistently ranked in Best Education School and Best Public Affairs Programs listings.

Key Points: 
  • University of La Verne remains a top university in 2024 as education and MPA programs have been listed among the best in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report.
  • LA VERNE, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne's education and public administration graduate programs are recognized again as the best in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report's 2024 edition of Best Graduate Schools.
  • The university has been consistently ranked in Best Education School and Best Public Affairs Programs listings.
  • This year, the university was one of only seven private California universities on the Best Education School list of 255 institutions nationwide.

Leslie’s Appoints Benjamin Lindquist Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Real estate, Associate, Partnership, General counsel, University, Law, Senior, JD, Sustainability, Information system, Corporation

PHOENIX, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Leslie’s, Inc. (“Leslie’s”, “we”, “our”, “its”, or “Company”; NASDAQ: LESL), the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry, today announced the appointment of Benjamin Lindquist as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, effective April 16, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Leslie’s, Inc. (“Leslie’s”, “we”, “our”, “its”, or “Company”; NASDAQ: LESL), the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry, today announced the appointment of Benjamin Lindquist as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, effective April 16, 2024.
  • Mr. Lindquist has been an integral member of Leslie’s legal department since joining the Company in 2013.
  • He has served in various roles of increasing responsibility at Leslie’s, including most recently as Vice President & Associate General Counsel.
  • I look forward to continuing to work with him in his new role as General Counsel and as part of Leslie’s leadership team.

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Announces U.S. Availability of Rezdiffra™ (resmetirom) for the Treatment of Patients with Noncirrhotic NASH with Moderate to Advanced Liver Fibrosis

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Diagnosis, Biopsy, Fatty liver disease, Cirrhosis, Exercise, F2, Patient, Prescription, MD, Diet, Fibrosis, Pharmacy, NASH, Therapy, FDA, THR, JD

I can finally tell my appropriate patients with moderate to advanced fibrosis that we have an approved treatment to help improve fibrosis and resolve NASH.

Key Points: 
  • I can finally tell my appropriate patients with moderate to advanced fibrosis that we have an approved treatment to help improve fibrosis and resolve NASH.
  • Madrigal is committed to helping appropriate patients who may benefit from Rezdiffra access the medication through the Madrigal Patient Support program.
  • This program is designed to help patients navigate insurance and affordability challenges and provide co-pay support for eligible patients.
  • Madrigal has also established a patient assistance program (PAP) to help patients with no insurance access Rezdiffra.

David Higley Joins Perella Weinberg as Partner

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Perella Weinberg Partners, University, BBA, Partner, Interactive media, JD, Financial services

NEW YORK, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perella Weinberg Partners (Nasdaq: PWP), a leading global independent advisory firm, announced today that David Higley has joined the Firm as a Partner in the Advisory Business.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perella Weinberg Partners (Nasdaq: PWP), a leading global independent advisory firm, announced today that David Higley has joined the Firm as a Partner in the Advisory Business.
  • Based in Los Angeles, Mr. Higley will enhance the Firm’s Global Media & Technology practice providing strategic advice to clients globally in the media and interactive entertainment sectors.
  • Mr. Higley joins Perella Weinberg from Lazard, where he served as a Managing Director and the Global Head of the Interactive Media and Technologies Group, advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and strategic advisory.
  • He brings a depth of experience and a breadth of relationships in an active and growing segment of the market,” said Andrew Bednar, Chief Executive Officer of Perella Weinberg.