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Echolands Plans April Grand Opening of Walla Walla Winery and Hospitality Center

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

WALLA WALLA, Wash., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Echolands Winery of Walla Walla will welcome guests to its new state-of-the-art facility, Echolands Estate, with doors open to the public on April 3. The stunning 341-acre site, located in the Mill Creek area of the Walla Walla Valley AVA in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, features the highest-elevation winery in Walla Walla and some of the highest elevations in Washington State. At the cutting edge of sustainable building design, Echolands Estate houses a dedicated production and barrel facility together with a breathtaking tasting room and visitors' center. Shaped by the shared vision of co-owners Doug Frost, Master of Wine and Master Sommelier, and Conservationist Brad Bergman, Echolands Estate will showcase the full potential of terroir-driven Walla Walla wines across many sub-appellations and styles, with a special focus on hospitality and making wine accessible for all. Lending years of experience to the team mission, Winemaker & General Manager Brian Rudin and Hospitality Director Jenna Bicknell are leading all operations for the new estate, including viticulture, winemaking and guest experience.

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  • The stunning 341-acre site, located in the Mill Creek area of the Walla Walla Valley AVA in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, features the highest-elevation winery in Walla Walla and some of the highest elevations in Washington State.
  • At the cutting edge of sustainable building design, Echolands Estate houses a dedicated production and barrel facility together with a breathtaking tasting room and visitors' center.
  • "The opening of Echolands Estate represents the culmination of a five-year vision to welcome guests to experience this special corner of our valley.
  • As a sommelier and winery owner, my mission is to work with the team to deliver a hospitality experience that's as memorable as our wines."

Katten Ranks Among Top Three Most Active Law Firms in ANDA Litigation

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Monday, August 22, 2022

Katten ranked among the top three law firms in the Top 100 Most Active Law Firms Representing Defendants category.

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  • Katten ranked among the top three law firms in the Top 100 Most Active Law Firms Representing Defendants category.
  • The firm also was ranked in the top 10 of the Top 100 Most Active Law Firms Overall (Representing Defendants or Plaintiffs) table and highly rated in the Best Performing Law Firms Representing Defendants category.
  • The 2022 ANDA Litigation Intelligence Report is the third annual Patexia report based on the activity and performance of attorneys and law firms for Hatch-Waxman litigation.
  • Researchers evaluated 269 law firms and 1,857 ANDA attorneys and analyzed the data from 1,439 ANDA cases filed from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2022.

Katten Lauded in IAM Patent 1000 2022

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that the firm's Intellectual Property (IP) practice along with four of its leading patent attorneys were recognized in IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals 2022, a directory that identifies the top patent professionals across the globe.

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  • NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that the firm's Intellectual Property (IP) practice along with four of its leading patent attorneys were recognized in IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals 2022, a directory that identifies the top patent professionals across the globe.
  • "Blended patent, regulatory and unfair competition law expertise gives him his edge, even against opponents from some of the most powerful law practices in the country," according to IAM Patent.
  • IAM Patent 1000 is the world's most extensive guide to leading private practice patent professionals and firms in key jurisdictions.
  • Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Katten Ranked in Top Five Most Active Law Firms for ANDA Litigation

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Monday, August 23, 2021

Katten ranked among the top five law firms in the Top 100 Most Active Law Firms representing Defendants category and amongst the top 10 in the Best Performing Law Firms representing Defendants group.

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  • Katten ranked among the top five law firms in the Top 100 Most Active Law Firms representing Defendants category and amongst the top 10 in the Best Performing Law Firms representing Defendants group.
  • The firm also was ranked in the top 25 of the Top 100 Most Active Law Firms overall (representing Defendants or Plaintiffs) and Best Performing Law Firms overall (representing Defendants or Plaintiffs) categories.
  • They were each named individually in the Top 100 Most Active ANDA Attorneys Representing Defendants and Best Performing ANDA Attorneys Representing Defendants categories.
  • The 2021 ANDA Litigation Intelligence Report is the second annual Patexia report based on the activity and performance of attorneys and law firms for Hatch-Waxman litigation.

H.I.G. Growth Partners Completes Strategic Transaction with Soderstrom Skin Institute and MedPro Advantage

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Thursday, July 11, 2019

Capital, is pleased to announce that one of its affiliates has completed a strategic investment in MedPro Advantage (MedPro or the Company), the affiliated management services organization for Soderstrom Skin Institute (Soderstrom).

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  • Capital, is pleased to announce that one of its affiliates has completed a strategic investment in MedPro Advantage (MedPro or the Company), the affiliated management services organization for Soderstrom Skin Institute (Soderstrom).
  • completed the investment in partnership with Dr. Soderstrom who will remain a significant shareholder in MedPro and will also retain his current roles as President and Medical Director of Soderstrom.
  • MedPro will continue to be led by CEO Tina Peugh, an experienced operator who has been with Soderstrom for 20 years.
  • Edgemont Partners served as the exclusive financial adviser to Soderstrom and MedPro, with Norton Rose Fulbright serving as legal advisor.