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Grindr Adds Three Key Executives On the Heels of Record Quarter Driven by Deeper User Engagement and New Subscription Options

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

He was most recently Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer at Age of Learning, a leading education technology company.

Key Points: 
  • He was most recently Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer at Age of Learning, a leading education technology company.
  • Katz previously served in the Obama Administration, including as Chief of Staff and Chief Counsel of the Federal Communications Commission, and in the White House Counsel's Office.
  • He graduated from Yale Law School, where he was Editor-in-Chief of The Yale Law Journal, and from Yale College.
  • She is joining Grindr to lead the efforts in leveraging AI technology, which will be transformative to the dating industry, to improve user experience and expand AI-enabled features.

Veritext’s Mike Murray to Present at ILTACON

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

LIVINGSTON, N.J., Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veritext Legal Solutions , the leader in court reporting and litigation support solutions, today announces Mike Murray, director of technology and creative solutions, will be a speaker at ILTACON taking place August 20-24 in Orlando, Florida.

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  • LIVINGSTON, N.J., Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veritext Legal Solutions , the leader in court reporting and litigation support solutions, today announces Mike Murray, director of technology and creative solutions, will be a speaker at ILTACON taking place August 20-24 in Orlando, Florida.
  • Murray will be part of a panel discussion on “Trial Prep Tech: The Innovative Future of Technology Use at Trial.”
    ILTACON is a four-and-a-half-day conference known for its peer-driven programs, educational content and face-to-face networking.
  • Other panelists include Shannon Bales, litigation support manager for Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, and Jeffrey Soldridge, senior paralegal for Proskauer Rose LLP.
  • “I look forward to contributing to this panel and sharing insights and strategies pertaining to the optimization of available technology for legal proceedings,” states Murray.

Fifteenth Annual Food From The Bar Los Angeles Campaign Raises $548,983 For Food-Insecure Children

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Monday, June 26, 2023

LOS ANGELES, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This six-week-long campaign, led by Los Angeles attorneys and staff from 56 legal organizations, generated a significant donation of $548,983 for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This six-week-long campaign, led by Los Angeles attorneys and staff from 56 legal organizations, generated a significant donation of $548,983 for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
  • The legal community also volunteered a total of 473 volunteer shifts to help glean, box and sort food at the Food Bank.
  • Over the years, Food From The Bar has collectively raised more than $6.5 million for the Food Bank.
  • "We appreciate the Los Angeles legal community for their incredible generosity," said Michael Flood, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

Missouri River Basin Landowners Secure Appellate Victory for Flooding Claims

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Friday, June 16, 2023

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled today that the United States bears responsibility for causing atypical recurrent flooding along the Missouri River that has injured farms and property in the Missouri River Basin since 2007.

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  • The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled today that the United States bears responsibility for causing atypical recurrent flooding along the Missouri River that has injured farms and property in the Missouri River Basin since 2007.
  • The Federal Circuit affirmed the trial court’s findings that the government actions caused the flooding to occur on the plaintiffs’ properties.
  • Furthermore, the Federal Circuit ruled in favor of the plaintiffs on their cross-appeal relating to recoverability of crop damages and 2011 flooding.
  • “Today’s decision is an important step in securing just compensation for our clients,” said lead appellate lawyer Don Verrilli.

Former Ninth Circuit Judge Paul Watford Joins Wilson Sonsini as a Partner

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230606005331/en/
    Judge Watford, who was appointed to the Ninth Circuit by former President Barack Obama in 2012, resigned from the court on May 31, 2023.
  • In 2016, several news outlets mentioned Judge Watford among the top prospective nominees to the U.S. Supreme Court.
  • Judge Watford authored several prominent decisions during his time as a Ninth Circuit judge.
  • Judge Watford was a U.S Supreme Court law clerk for Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, after previously clerking on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

SPI’s Litigation Against FIGS Is Over

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

FIGS, Inc. (NYSE: FIGS), the direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand, today issued the following statement with respect to the conclusion of SPI’s litigation against FIGS:

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  • FIGS, Inc. (NYSE: FIGS), the direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand, today issued the following statement with respect to the conclusion of SPI’s litigation against FIGS:
    Strategic Partners Inc. (“SPI”) and FIGS, Inc. (along with its founders, Trina Spear and Heather Hasson) (together, “FIGS”), have settled all litigation brought by SPI against FIGS.
  • Following a three-week trial, the jury unanimously concluded in less than a day that FIGS engaged in no wrongdoing of any kind, and that none of FIGS’ advertising was false, misleading or deceptive.
  • “The jury verdict was a powerful win, not only for FIGS, but for fair competition,” said Todd Maron, Chief Legal Officer at FIGS.
  • “SPI engaged in a nasty, four-year campaign against FIGS, engineered by its former CEO Mike Singer and based on outright falsehoods.

9th Circuit Judge Paul J. Watford Named Southwestern Law’s First Distinguished Jurist-in-Residence

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Judge Watford received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree and delivered the keynote address at Southwesterns 2018 Commencement ceremony.

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  • Judge Watford received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree and delivered the keynote address at Southwesterns 2018 Commencement ceremony.
  • Likewise, Judge Watford gained an admiration for Southwestern and its students, whom he found to be receptive, passionate, and motivated.
  • For these reasons, Dean Dickersons choice of Judge Watford as the inaugural Distinguished Jurist-in-Residence is a natural and exciting continuation of his relationship with the law school.
  • After law school, Judge Watford clerked for Ninth Circuit Judge Alex Kozinski and then U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Jury Fully Rejects SPI’s Meritless Lawsuit Against FIGS

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Friday, November 4, 2022

The decision by the jury follows four years of litigation pursued by SPI, one of the largest legacy players in the medical apparel market, in an attempt to stifle FIGS growth.

Key Points: 
  • The decision by the jury follows four years of litigation pursued by SPI, one of the largest legacy players in the medical apparel market, in an attempt to stifle FIGS growth.
  • This verdict is a powerful win, not only for FIGS, but for fair competition, said Todd Maron, Chief Legal Officer at FIGS.
  • This marks the end of a nasty, four-year campaign against FIGS, engineered by SPIs former CEO Mike Singer and based on outright falsehoods.
  • FIGS is a founder-led, direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand that seeks to celebrate, empower and serve current and future generations of healthcare professionals.

Grayscale Investments® Files Opening Brief in Lawsuit Against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Solicitor General, and partner at Munger, Tolles & Olson, Donald B. Verrilli, Jr., filed a petition for review to initiate the litigation process.

Key Points: 
  • Solicitor General, and partner at Munger, Tolles & Olson, Donald B. Verrilli, Jr., filed a petition for review to initiate the litigation process.
  • Although Bitcoin may be a relatively new asset, the legal issue here is straightforward, the brief explains.
  • Founded in 2013, Grayscale has a proven track record and deep expertise as the worlds largest digital currency asset manager.
  • Grayscale products are distributed by Grayscale Securities, LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC) or Foreside Fund Services, LLC.

Federal Indictments Issued Against Current and Former Louisville Metro Police Officers Related to the Death of Breonna Taylor and Violations of Kenneth Walker's Constitutional Rights

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Friday, August 5, 2022

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday Attorney General Merrick Garland and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke announced federal charges against four former and current Louisville Metro Police Department officers related to the death of Breonna Taylor and violations of Kenneth Walker's constitutional rights.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday Attorney General Merrick Garland and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke announced federal charges against four former and current Louisville Metro Police Department officers related to the death of Breonna Taylor and violations of Kenneth Walker's constitutional rights.
  • The charges include Civil Rights Violations, Unlawful Conspiracies, Unconstitutional Use of Force, and Obstruction Offenses.
  • The indicted officers are named defendants in a federal lawsuit and a state court lawsuit brought by Kenneth Walker.
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