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Faith In Nature Legally appoints 'Nature' to its Board of Directors

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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LONDON, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural body and haircare brand Faith In Nature has become the world's first company to officially appoint Nature to its Board of Directors, giving the natural world a voice and a vote on the future of the business. The brand has worked with leading environmental and corporate lawyers to turn an idea into reality and have now officially amended their company constitution to include Nature as a director, with all the same voting rights as any other company director.

Key Points: 
  • Faith In Nature has long been one step ahead of the game when it comes to natural beauty products.
  • Established in 1974 by aromatherapist Rivka Rose, Faith In Nature believe in harnessing the power of nature without harming it in the process.
  • Nature will be represented through a proxy role whereby a human who is legally bound to speak on behalf of the natural world, acts on behalf of Nature.
  • The position ofboard representative for Nature will be on rotation, but will begin withBrontie Ansell, Director and Co-Founder of Lawyers for Nature.

Silver Hill Energy Partners, LP Closes $1.02 Billion Fund Focused on Direct Investments in Premier Oil and Gas Basins Across the U.S.

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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Silver Hill Energy Partners, LP (Silver Hill), announced today that it has closed the franchises third partnership and first institutional private equity fund, Silver Hill Energy Partners III, LP (the Partnership), representing total capital commitments of $1,020,000,000.

Key Points: 
  • Silver Hill Energy Partners, LP (Silver Hill), announced today that it has closed the franchises third partnership and first institutional private equity fund, Silver Hill Energy Partners III, LP (the Partnership), representing total capital commitments of $1,020,000,000.
  • I particularly want to thank our partners for providing their full support as we continue to grow this strong franchise with Silver Hill III.
  • Silver Hill Energy Partners was formed in 2011 with a focus on the direct ownership and operation of oil, natural gas and related infrastructure assets.
  • About Silver Hill Energy Partners III, LP
    Silver Hill Energy Partners III, LP is a private energy fund based in Dallas, Texas, supported by a diverse group of institutional partners.

Caris Life Sciences Announces Appointment of Russ Denton as General Counsel

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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IRVING, Texas, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences (Caris), the leading molecular science and technology company actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare, announced today that Russ Denton has joined the company as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, and will lead Caris' legal and corporate governance efforts.

Key Points: 
  • IRVING, Texas, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences (Caris), the leading molecular science and technology company actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare, announced today that Russ Denton has joined the company as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, and will lead Caris' legal and corporate governance efforts.
  • Prior to joining Caris, Mr. Denton was a partner at Shearman & Sterling LLP, representing clients in mergers and acquisitions and equity financing transactions, including working with Caris as outside counsel in connection with Caris' growth equity financing transactions.
  • "Caris is leading a revolution in healthcare with novel approaches to categorize, visualize and target disease in ways never before possible," said David D. Halbert , Chairman and CEO of Caris Life Sciences.
  • Caris Life Sciences (Caris) is the leading molecular science and technology company actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare and improve patient outcomes.

Thomson Reuters Debuts Westlaw Precision

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomson Reuters today introduced Westlaw Precision, a new version of Westlaw designed to dramatically improve research speed and quality by enabling lawyers to target precisely what they are looking for: legal issues, issue outcomes, fact patterns, motion types, motion outcomes, causes of action, party types, and more. In addition to precise searching, new capabilities include expanded KeyCite functionality and optimized workflow tools.

Key Points: 
  • "Our customers tell us difficult legal research can often take more than 10 hours per case," said Mike Dahn, head of Product Management, Westlaw, Thomson Reuters.
  • "Editorial excellence has long been at the heart of Westlaw," said Leann Blanchfield, head of Primary Law, Editorial, Thomson Reuters.
  • Unparalleled speed and accuracy for searching, filtering, and browsing
    Precision Research is one of six new research capabilities offered in Westlaw Precision.
  • Each iteration of Westlaw has delivered more confidence, efficiency, and accuracy in legal research, and Westlaw Precision continues that tradition, guided by the long history of editorial excellence and innovations that Thomson Reuters is known for.

CIFC Strengthens Legal and Compliance Team With Senior Talent

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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CIFC Asset Management LLC (CIFC), an alternative credit specialist serving institutional investors globally with approximately $40 billion in assets under management, today announced that it has strengthened its legal and compliance team with two senior appointments.

Key Points: 
  • CIFC Asset Management LLC (CIFC), an alternative credit specialist serving institutional investors globally with approximately $40 billion in assets under management, today announced that it has strengthened its legal and compliance team with two senior appointments.
  • Lily Wicker, former Chief Compliance Officer and Associate General Counsel at Sound Point Capital Management, LP, has joined CIFC as Managing Director, Chief Compliance Officer and Associate General Counsel.
  • Earlier in her career, she held senior compliance roles at Permal Group and Brookfield Investment Management.
  • CIFC currently manages approximately $40 billion in assets and employs more than 185 professionals in the U.S. and Europe.

REPEAT -- New United States Inflation Reduction Act provides incentives for PowerTap to expand in USA outside of California

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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PowerTap intends to focus its efforts on maximizing the available tax credits closely following the criteria identified here.

Key Points: 
  • PowerTap intends to focus its efforts on maximizing the available tax credits closely following the criteria identified here.
  • Raghu Kilambi, CEO of PowerTap noted, The IRA will allow PowerTap to expand its focus into the rest of the USA (outside of California) due to the needed attractive incentives to build hydrogen infrastructure.
  • We are also pleased that this legislation is awarding federal incentives including tax credits to both green and blue hydrogen producers in the United States.
  • ABOUT POWERTAP HYDROGEN CAPITAL CORP.
    PowerTap Hydrogen Capital Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiary, PowerTap Hydrogen Fueling Corp. (PowerTap), is focused on installing hydrogen production and dispensing fueling infrastructure in the United States.

New United States Inflation Reduction Act provides incentives for PowerTap to expand in USA outside of California

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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PowerTap intends to focus its efforts on maximizing the available tax credits closely following the criteria identified here.

Key Points: 
  • PowerTap intends to focus its efforts on maximizing the available tax credits closely following the criteria identified here.
  • Raghu Kilambi, CEO of PowerTap noted, The IRA will allow PowerTap to expand its focus into the rest of the USA (outside of California) due to the needed attractive incentives to build hydrogen infrastructure.
  • We are also pleased that this legislation is awarding federal incentives including tax credits to both green and blue hydrogen producers in the United States.
  • ABOUT POWERTAP HYDROGEN CAPITAL CORP.
    PowerTap Hydrogen Capital Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiary, PowerTap Hydrogen Fueling Corp. (PowerTap), is focused on installing hydrogen production and dispensing fueling infrastructure in the United States.

J.F. Lehman & Company Completes Sale of Lone Star Disposal

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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Lehman & Company ("JFLCO"), a leading middle-market private equity firm focused exclusively on the aerospace, defense, maritime, government and environmental industries, announced today that investment affiliates have sold Lone Star Disposal ("Lone Star" or the "Company") to Waste Connections, Inc. ("Waste Connections").

Key Points: 
  • Lehman & Company ("JFLCO"), a leading middle-market private equity firm focused exclusively on the aerospace, defense, maritime, government and environmental industries, announced today that investment affiliates have sold Lone Star Disposal ("Lone Star" or the "Company") to Waste Connections, Inc. ("Waste Connections").
  • Lone Star is a leading vertically-integrated provider of construction and demolition ("C&D") and municipal solid waste ("MSW") disposal and related environmental services in Houston, TX.
  • Glenn Shor, Chairman of Lone Star and Partner at JFLCO, added, "Our successful partnership with management cemented Lone Star as a clear leader in the Houston market.
  • The sale of Lone Star represents an excellent outcome for our investors, whose support has been essential to our organization's continuing success."

J.F. Lehman & Company Completes Sale of Lone Star Disposal

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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Lehman & Company ("JFLCO"), a leading middle-market private equity firm focused exclusively on the aerospace, defense, maritime, government and environmental industries, announced today that investment affiliates have sold Lone Star Disposal ("Lone Star" or the "Company") to Waste Connections, Inc. ("Waste Connections").

Key Points: 
  • Lehman & Company ("JFLCO"), a leading middle-market private equity firm focused exclusively on the aerospace, defense, maritime, government and environmental industries, announced today that investment affiliates have sold Lone Star Disposal ("Lone Star" or the "Company") to Waste Connections, Inc. ("Waste Connections").
  • Lone Star is a leading vertically-integrated provider of construction and demolition ("C&D") and municipal solid waste ("MSW") disposal and related environmental services in Houston, TX.
  • Glenn Shor, Chairman of Lone Star and Partner at JFLCO, added, "Our successful partnership with management cemented Lone Star as a clear leader in the Houston market.
  • The sale of Lone Star represents an excellent outcome for our investors, whose support has been essential to our organization's continuing success."

Litera Acquires BigSquare, a Top Financial and Business Intelligence Provider

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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Litera, a global leader in legal technology solutions, announced today it had acquired BigSquare, a top provider of financial and business intelligence (BI) to law firms.

Key Points: 
  • Litera, a global leader in legal technology solutions, announced today it had acquired BigSquare, a top provider of financial and business intelligence (BI) to law firms.
  • Adding BigSquare to the Litera solutions portfolio will empower law firms to make better financial decisions with instant access to financial data and insights.
  • BigSquares BI software retrieves, analyzes, and visualizes financial data onto an elegant, highly configurable financial intelligence dashboard that is easy to digest and understand.
  • Commenting on the deal, Sheryl Hoskins, Litera CEO, said, Law firms continue to seek and move to cloud-based solutions, including financial BI.