Fair Employment Practice Committee

Rivian Hires Anthony Sanger as First VP for its Georgia Manufacturing Facility

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) today announced it has hired Anthony Sanger as the first Vice President of Facilities for its planned manufacturing facility at Stanton Springs North in Georgia.

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  • Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) today announced it has hired Anthony Sanger as the first Vice President of Facilities for its planned manufacturing facility at Stanton Springs North in Georgia.
  • Sanger brings with him a wealth of experience, having worked in the program and construction management industry for more than 35 years.
  • Sanger joins Rivian after six years with Turner & Townsend.
  • “I couldn’t be more excited to join Rivian as it prepares for construction of its second flagship plant here in Georgia.

With U.S. Health Systems Under Growing Pressure to Fill Staff Vacancies, CGFNS Alliance Releases Updated Standards for Ethical Recruitment of Foreign Health Workers

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The fourth edition of the Health Care Code for Ethical International Recruitment and Employment Practices, known as the "Alliance Code," strengthens recommendations around contract transparency and orientation programs.

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  • The fourth edition of the Health Care Code for Ethical International Recruitment and Employment Practices, known as the "Alliance Code," strengthens recommendations around contract transparency and orientation programs.
  • The Alliance Code was developed by a multistakeholder group representing interests across the sector, including employers, unions, recruiters, and representative nurse organizations.
  • In the past five years, CGFNS has seen a doubling of its applications from foreign-trained health workers who are seeking eligibility to work in the U.S.
  • A list of recruitment firms that have been certified as in compliance with the Alliance Code can be found here.

With U.S. Health Systems Under Growing Pressure to Fill Staff Vacancies, CGFNS Alliance Releases Updated Standards for Ethical Recruitment of Foreign Health Workers

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

The fourth edition of the Health Care Code for Ethical International Recruitment and Employment Practices, known as the "Alliance Code," strengthens recommendations around contract transparency and orientation programs.

Key Points: 
  • The fourth edition of the Health Care Code for Ethical International Recruitment and Employment Practices, known as the "Alliance Code," strengthens recommendations around contract transparency and orientation programs.
  • The Alliance Code was developed by a multistakeholder group representing interests across the sector, including employers, unions, recruiters, and representative nurse organizations.
  • In the past five years, CGFNS has seen a doubling of its applications from foreign-trained health workers who are seeking eligibility to work in the U.S.
  • A list of recruitment firms that have been certified as in compliance with the Alliance Code can be found here.

Microbot Medical Increases Presence in the EU with the Addition of Greece-based Key Opinion Leader Stavros Spiliopoulos, MD, PhD, EBIR-ES, FCIRSE, to its Scientific Advisory Board

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Monday, March 13, 2023

“I was quite impressed when I first used the LIBERTY® Robotic System, and I immediately recognized the significant clinical impact and needed to get involved,” commented Dr. Spiliopoulos.

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  • “I was quite impressed when I first used the LIBERTY® Robotic System, and I immediately recognized the significant clinical impact and needed to get involved,” commented Dr. Spiliopoulos.
  • “The addition of Dr. Spiliopoulos, the first member from Greece, reaffirms our commitment to recruit sought-after and well-published interventional radiologists across Europe and the Americas.
  • Dr. Spiliopoulos has published more than 200 peer-reviewed PubMed articles (more than 3.500 citations in Scopus) and 19 book chapters.
  • For a complete list and background on the members of the SAB, please visit www.microbotmedical.com .

Greenberg Traurig Presents on Interplay of Employment, Immigration, and DEI at National Retail Federation Retail Law Summit

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Monday, February 27, 2023

ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As a leader in the legal issues affecting the retail industry and in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the legal profession, global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP will sponsor and present a panel at the National Retail Federation Retail Law Summit March 7 at 2:30 p.m. entitled "Shopping the New DEI: Diversity, Employment, and Immigration."

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  • As a leader in the legal issues affecting the retail industry and in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the legal profession, global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP will sponsor and present a panel at the National Retail Federation Retail Law Summit March 7 at 2:30 p.m. entitled "Shopping the New DEI: Diversity, Employment, and Immigration."
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As a leader in the legal issues affecting the retail industry and in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the legal profession, global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP will sponsor and present a panel at the National Retail Federation Retail Law Summit March 7 at 2:30 p.m. entitled "Shopping the New DEI: Diversity, Employment, and Immigration."
  • The Greenberg Traurig panelists are:
    John R. Richards , Global Co-Chair of the firm's Retail Practice —ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA Nationwide for 15 consecutive years—and a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig's Labor & Employment Practice in which he co-chairs the firm's DEI group and the Workplace Compliance & Counseling group.
  • She focuses her practice on U.S. business immigration, compliance and enforcement actions, as well as global immigration.

Greenberg Traurig's Adesola Adegbesan Selected to Serve on the Legal Intelligencer's Young Lawyer Editorial Board

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Legal Intelligencer's Young Lawyer Editorial Board now includes Labor & Employment Practice Group Attorney Adesola Adegbesan of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Philadelphia office. The publication recently announced its 2023 board membership.

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  • The Legal Intelligencer's Young Lawyer Editorial Board now includes Labor & Employment Practice Group Attorney Adesola Adegbesan of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Philadelphia office.
  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Legal Intelligencer's Young Lawyer Editorial Board now includes Labor & Employment Practice Group Attorney Adesola Adegbesan of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Philadelphia office .
  • "Her work ethic, passion, and legal skills are not only admirable but assets that will serve the Young Lawyer Editorial Board and the Intelligencer's readership well."
  • The Young Lawyer Editorial Board has a mission to help develop attorneys from all sectors of the legal profession and highlight pressing issues facing junior attorneys in society.

Tannenbaum Helpern Grows its Construction and Employment Law Practices, adds Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tannenbaum Helpern is pleased to announce three exciting new additions to the Firm. Melissa Billig arrives as Co-Chair of the Firm's Construction & Design Practice, Randi May joins as Partner in the Firm's Employment Practice and Jennifer Papantonio assumes leadership of the Firm's marketing group as Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer.

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  • Highly regarded New York City law firm Tannenbaum Helpern grows to 50 lawyers, expands core practice areas.
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tannenbaum Helpern is pleased to announce three exciting new additions to the Firm.
  • Melissa Billig arrives as Co-Chair of the Firm's Construction & Design Practice, Randi May joins as Partner in the Firm's Employment Practice and Jennifer Papantonio assumes leadership of the Firm's marketing group as Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer.
  • The Firm is also pleased to welcome Jennifer Papantonio as Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer with a focus on client relations and business development.

Greenberg Traurig's Philip I. Person Wins Emerging Diversity Leader Award

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholder Philip I. Person will receive the Marci Rubin Emerging Diversity Leader award at the California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP) Business Conference's Recognition Luncheon Oct. 14 in Los Angeles.

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  • Person will receive the Marci Rubin Emerging Diversity Leader award at the California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP) Business Conference's Recognition Luncheon Oct. 14 in Los Angeles.
  • Person will receive the Marci Rubin Emerging Diversity Leader award at the California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP) Business Conference's Recognition Luncheon Oct. 14 in Los Angeles.
  • Winners of the award are practicing attorneys who have demonstrated an active commitment to diversifying the bar and exhibit strong leadership qualities.
  • About Greenberg Traurig's Diversity Initiative: From its inception, Greenberg Traurig has been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

3 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named Law360 Rising Stars

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Michael H. Davis, Ashley M. Farrell Pickett, and Daniella G. Silberstein, shareholders at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, have been named to Law360's Rising Stars list for 2022. The three attorneys were among 176 lawyers recognized out of 1,350 submissions, across 36 practices. The list honors attorneys under age 40 "whose legal accomplishments transcend their age," according to the publication.

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  • Michael H. Davis, Ashley M. Farrell Pickett, and Daniella G. Silberstein, shareholders at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, have been named to Law360's Rising Stars list for 2022.
  • NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Michael H. Davis , Ashley M. Farrell Pickett , and Daniella G. Silberstein , shareholders at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, have been named to Law360's Rising Stars list for 2022.
  • Davis, a shareholder in the Los Angeles office, was named a Real Estate Rising Star.
  • About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2400 attorneys in 43 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

Olympus Announces Exclusive U.S. Co-Marketing Agreement with Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympus, a global technology leader in designing and delivering innovative solutions for medical and surgical procedures, announced today a strategic co-marketing agreement with Monroe Township, N.J.-based Bracco Diagnostics Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Bracco Imaging S.p.A., a leading global company in the diagnostic imaging business. Through this agreement, Olympus and Bracco will work together to raise awareness of the role of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with contrast in the characterization of focal liver lesions. The contrast-enhanced harmonic endoscopic ultrasound (CH-EUS) technology will open pathways for more innovative and timely diagnosis and treatment of liver disease.

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  • Through this agreement, Olympus and Bracco will work together to raise awareness of the role of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with contrast in the characterization of focal liver lesions.
  • More detailed visualization during minimally invasive procedures can provide more information to physicians for use in diagnosis.
  • Per the terms of the agreement, Olympus will co-market the Lumason ultrasound enhancing agent with Bracco Diagnostics, Inc. Risks associated with the use of Lumason include headache and nausea.
  • "We gain from this agreement an additional pathway to discuss with physicians the importance of better specificity in diagnosing liver malignancies.