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Lathrop GPM Grows Franchise & Distribution Practice with New Partner and Associates

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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DALLAS, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM is pleased to welcome partner Carlos White and associates Kevin Graff, Jason Johnson and Rachel O'Connor to the firm's internationally-ranked Franchise & Distribution Practice Group. The firm will now have a dedicated Franchise attorneys in its Dallas and Chicago offices, expanding its ability to serve clients throughout the nation.

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  • DALLAS, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM is pleased to welcome partner Carlos White and associates Kevin Graff, Jason Johnson and Rachel O'Connor to the firm's internationally-ranked Franchise & Distribution Practice Group .
  • "I am delighted that Carlos, Kevin, Jason and Rachel have joined the firm's Franchise & Distribution team," said Liz Dillon, Partner and Franchise & Distribution Practice Group Leader.
  • White counsels clients across all stages of their lifecycle in all matters relating to franchise and distribution systems.
  • "I look forward to working with the Franchise practice group at Lathrop GPM and building our presence in Dallas," said White.

Legal Aid Service of Broward County Names Brent Thompson as Executive Director and Promotes Debra Koprowski and Carol A. O'Callaghan to Deputy Executive Directors

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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Additionally, Debra Koprowski was promoted to serve as Deputy Executive Director of Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LASBC) and Carol A. O'Callaghan will serve as Deputy Executive Director of Legal Aid Service of Collier County (LASCC).

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  • Additionally, Debra Koprowski was promoted to serve as Deputy Executive Director of Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LASBC) and Carol A. O'Callaghan will serve as Deputy Executive Director of Legal Aid Service of Collier County (LASCC).
  • As Executive Director, Thompson will continue Legal Aid's mission of providing high-quality free civil legal advice, representation, and education to vulnerable residents of Broward and Collier counties.
  • As Executive Director of East River Legal Services, Thompson enhanced program capacity resulting in a 300% increase in clients served per year.
  • In addition to Thompson's new role, Debra Koprowski and Carol O'Callaghan have both been promoted to the positions of Deputy Executive Director of Legal Aid Service of Broward County and Deputy Executive Director of Legal Aid Service of Collier County, respectively.

Minnesota Court of Appeals Ruling Could Ruin State's Hemp Industry

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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ST PAUL, Minn, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A precedent-setting ruling from the Minnesota Court of Appeals has the potential to upend the state's burgeoning hemp industry, with impacts on both consumers and retailers.

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  • ST PAUL, Minn, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A precedent-setting ruling from the Minnesota Court of Appeals has the potential to upend the state's burgeoning hemp industry, with impacts on both consumers and retailers.
  • Unless the ruling is challenged or legislators amend state laws, the court's interpretation of Minnesota law could lead to hesitation and fear among people who use hemp extracts to relieve pain and anxiety.
  • "If the ruling is upheld, it has the possibility of destroying the industry as we know it," said Elliot Ginsburg, an attorney for the industry organization Minnesota Cannabis Association.
  • As for the hemp industry: "It really puts everybody in the industry at risk," Ginsburg said, "whether they're manufacturers, processors or retailers selling CBD products.