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FibroBiologics Appoints Ruben A. Garcia as General Counsel

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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"The addition of Ruben as our General Counsel represents a significant milestone for FibroBiologics in its journey as a publicly traded company," said Mr. O'Heeron.

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  • "The addition of Ruben as our General Counsel represents a significant milestone for FibroBiologics in its journey as a publicly traded company," said Mr. O'Heeron.
  • He most recently served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (n/k/a Talphera, Inc.).
  • Prior to his role at AcelRx, Mr. Garcia served as Senior Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary for Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. Mr. Garcia began his legal career at Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
  • Forward-looking statements include information concerning FibroBiologics' advancement of its pipelines and the role to be played by, and impact of, the General Counsel.

Antitrust Trial Lawyer Eric Enson Joins Crowell & Moring

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring's Antitrust and Competition Group has brought on first-chair trial lawyer Eric Enson as a partner in its Los Angeles office. Enson has represented leading companies in some of the most complex international cartel investigations and antitrust class actions of recent years, including major jury trials.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring's Antitrust and Competition Group has brought on first-chair trial lawyer Eric Enson as a partner in its Los Angeles office.
  • Enson has represented leading companies in some of the most complex international cartel investigations and antitrust class actions of recent years, including major jury trials.
  • Enson has extensive experience in responding to U.S. Department of Justice antitrust investigations, and handling follow-on civil class action and opt-out litigation.
  • "Eric is a highly respected litigator who has in-depth trial experience and can lead a client through every stage of defending both criminal and civil litigation.

Nonprofit Legal Expert Catherine Livingston Joins the American Institutes for Research as Chief Legal Officer

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Arlington, Va., Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catherine E. Livingston, an attorney with broad experience working in the nonprofit and government contracting sectors, will join the American Institutes for Research (AIR) as Chief Legal Officer, effective February 1.

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  • Arlington, Va., Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catherine E. Livingston, an attorney with broad experience working in the nonprofit and government contracting sectors, will join the American Institutes for Research (AIR) as Chief Legal Officer, effective February 1.
  • In her new position, Livingston will oversee all internal and external legal matters for AIR, including compliance with laws, regulations and policies related to all institutional interests.
  • Livingston will also serve as AIR’s in-house ethics officer and secretary to the AIR Board of Directors.
  • “I’m so pleased to welcome Catherine to AIR and look forward to working with her to ensure a strong legal foundation for our institution,” said Lawrence D. Bobo , chair of the AIR Board of Directors .

NOVA Infrastructure Fund I Completes Eighth Platform Investment With Acquisition of A&R Bulk-Pak

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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NOVA Infrastructure (“NOVA”), a middle-market infrastructure investment firm, today announced the acquisition of A&R Bulk-Pak (“A&R”), a South Carolina-based provider of contract packaging, transloading, warehousing, and other critical supply chain services for the petrochemical industry.

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  • NOVA Infrastructure (“NOVA”), a middle-market infrastructure investment firm, today announced the acquisition of A&R Bulk-Pak (“A&R”), a South Carolina-based provider of contract packaging, transloading, warehousing, and other critical supply chain services for the petrochemical industry.
  • This strategic investment positions A&R to usher in its next stage of growth and continue to serve leading global chemical providers.
  • Harbor, a portfolio company of NOVA, is a leading provider of transportation, logistics and warehousing services in Charleston, South Carolina.
  • The agreement aligns Harbor, A&R and NOVA as long-term partners to deliver a broader suite of comprehensive supply chain solutions in North America.

Jones Day Names 51 New Partners

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global law firm Jones Day has announced that the following 51 lawyers listed below will be admitted to the Firm's partnership effective January 1, 2024.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global law firm Jones Day has announced that the following 51 lawyers listed below will be admitted to the Firm's partnership effective January 1, 2024.
  • "The promotion of these new partners reflects Jones Day's ongoing commitment to developing and advancing lawyers throughout the world who have achieved the highest levels of professional accomplishment and who are devoted to advancing and protecting the interests of our clients and the institutional values of the Firm," said Gregory M. Shumaker, Managing Partner of Jones Day.

SITE Centers Announces Spin-Off of Convenience Portfolio

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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The Company intends to acquire additional convenience properties prior to the spin-off, which will be included in the CURB portfolio, funded via additional SITE Centers dispositions, retained cash flow and cash on hand.

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  • The Company intends to acquire additional convenience properties prior to the spin-off, which will be included in the CURB portfolio, funded via additional SITE Centers dispositions, retained cash flow and cash on hand.
  • Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Wells Fargo are acting as lead financial advisors and Jones Day is serving as legal counsel to SITE Centers.
  • The call will also be webcast and available in a listen-only mode on SITE Centers’ website at ir.sitecenters.com.
  • SITE Centers no longer intends to host its previously announced earnings conference call on November 2, 2023.

Team of New England Litigator Legends Form Middlesex Mediation

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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BOSTON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston-based Middlesex Mediation is a newly-established ADR (alternative dispute resolution) firm serving the regional business community. The firm has built an extraordinary team of "neutrals," attorneys with extensive trial and ADR experience. Some are recently retired from regional or national law firms. Others will continue in the active practice of business trial law. As neutrals, these lawyers are committed to facilitating the resolution of business litigation similar to that which they have successfully managed during their professional careers. John D. Hanify, former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts and retired partner at Jones Day, founded the firm. Hanify now serves as an adjunct professor, teaching Mediation at Boston College Law School.

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  • The firm has built an extraordinary team of "neutrals," attorneys with extensive trial and ADR experience.
  • John D. Hanify, former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts and retired partner at Jones Day, founded the firm.
  • While some cases will always go to trial, mediation provides an alternative approach to the sensible management of business challenges.
  • In addition to John D. Hanify and Karen F. Green, Middlesex Mediation's panel of experienced neutrals includes:

Warner Communications Named Agency of Record By Middlesex Mediation

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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BOSTON, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Communications (a Millwright agency) has been chosen as the public relations agency of record for Middlesex Mediation , an ADR (alternative dispute resolution) firm.

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  • BOSTON, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Communications (a Millwright agency) has been chosen as the public relations agency of record for Middlesex Mediation , an ADR (alternative dispute resolution) firm.
  • "Middlesex Mediation is composed of a team of 'neutrals,' each of whom have represented all corporate constituencies – shareholders, employees and officers - and have extensive experience solving business disputes and settling litigation in ADR proceedings," said John D. Hanify, founder, Middlesex Mediation.
  • Middlesex Mediation is engaging the Warner team to amplify awareness of its professional services, including how its cost-saving ADR approach can benefit individual industries, across the Boston metro and greater New England region.
  • The regional, industry and law firm communications experience that Warner brings to our work with Middlesex Mediation empowers us to ably elevate the meaningful work being done by John Hanify and his colleagues," said Warner Communications President Erin Vadala.

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Enhances Senior Leadership Team with Appointment of Brian F. Doran as Executive Vice President and General Counsel

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Mr. Doran has a distinguished background in the financial services industry that includes relevant legal and corporate governance roles at top institutions.

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  • Mr. Doran has a distinguished background in the financial services industry that includes relevant legal and corporate governance roles at top institutions.
  • In his new role at Republic, Mr. Doran will lead legal and corporate governance initiatives while providing operational and strategic support to the organization.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Brian as we continue to bolster our senior leadership team.
  • Prior to joining Republic, Mr. Doran was Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary as well as and Chief Administrative Officer at Investors Bancorp, Inc., where he helped achieve sustainable growth while remediating regulatory and compliance issues.

Xylem Completes Acquisition of Evoqua

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company (“Xylem” or “the Company”), today announced it has completed its acquisition of Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. (“Evoqua"), a leader in mission-critical water treatment solutions and services, in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $7.5 billion.

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  • Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company (“Xylem” or “the Company”), today announced it has completed its acquisition of Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. (“Evoqua"), a leader in mission-critical water treatment solutions and services, in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $7.5 billion.
  • Xylem has also appointed Lisa Glatch and Lynn C. Swann, former Evoqua directors, to serve as members of its Board of Directors.
  • This results in Xylem shareholders owning approximately 75 percent and Evoqua shareholders owning approximately 25 percent of the combined company on a fully diluted basis.
  • Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and BofA Securities served as financial advisors and Jones Day served as legal advisor to Evoqua.