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Finance Attorney Beth Haden Joins Lathrop GPM as Partner in Kansas City

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Monday, October 10, 2022

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM is pleased to welcome Elizabeth "Beth" Haden to its Business Transactions Practice Group as a partner in the Kansas City office. Haden is the second female partner to join the firm's Kansas City office in recent months.

Key Points: 
  • Lathrop GPM is pleased to welcome Elizabeth "Beth" Haden to its Business Transactions Practice Group as a partner in the Kansas City office.
  • Haden is the second female partner to join the firm's Kansas City office in recent months.
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM is pleased to welcome Elizabeth "Beth" Haden to its Business Transactions Practice Group as a partner in the Kansas City office.
  • Haden is the second female partner to join the firm's Kansas City office in recent months.

Lathrop GPM Partner James H. Velema to Participate in a Panel at the C5 Life Sciences IP Summit in Munich, Germany

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

BOSTON, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM partner James H. Velema will participate in a panel at the C5 Life Sciences IP Summit on October 18, 2022, at 9:45 am MEZ in Munich, Germany. The session is titled A Tactical Tool-Kit for Antibody and Epitope Claims: The Latest Strategies for Successfully Claiming Antibody Patents and Epitopes in Europe and the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • The panelists will discuss the solutions for successful patenting strategies and global commercialization.
  • Points of discussion include:
    Tactical tools for drafting and claiming antibodies in view of developing case law in Europe and the U.S.
    James Velema leads Lathrop GPM's biotech patent prosecution team.
  • A particular focus of his work has involved representing clients in the fields of RNA silencing and antibody technology.
  • The C5 Life Sciences IP Summit is an annual conference for leaders in intellectual property.

Lathrop GPM Partner Carlos White Leads Mayor's Franchise Initiative in Dallas

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

DALLAS, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On August 25, 2022, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced a franchise initiative to help grow business in southern Dallas with a particular emphasis on historically underserved and overlooked communities. Lathrop GPM Partner Carlos White will lead this initiative as the Franchise Impact Ambassador.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On August 25, 2022, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced a franchise initiative to help grow business in southern Dallas with a particular emphasis on historically underserved and overlooked communities.
  • Lathrop GPM Partner Carlos White will lead this initiative as the Franchise Impact Ambassador.
  • In this role, White will form partnerships to aid in teaching residents to create, systematize, and scale successful businesses.
  • Through the Mayor's Franchise Initiative, I know we can make a real difference in the lives of Dallas families and in our communities."

Tanya D'Souza Joins Lathrop GPM as IP Counsel in Minneapolis

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM is pleased to welcome Tanya D'Souza as counsel in the firm's Minneapolis office. D'Souza is joining the firm's Intellectual Property Practice Group.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM is pleased to welcome Tanya D'Souza as counsel in the firm's Minneapolis office.
  • D'Souza, a registered patent attorney, has worked with clients with a wide range of patent and intellectual property needs.
  • Tanya has provided IP counsel on, among other things, immunology-based, plant, medical device, pharmaceutical, polymer, and composite composition matters.
  • "Lathrop GPM's intellectual property practice delivers excellent legal services, and I am excited to join the team," said D'Souza.

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

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Lathrop GPM Expands Intellectual Property Team in Boston

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Monday, May 2, 2022

BOSTON, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM is pleased to welcome Ricardo Ochoa and Pamela Smith-Victor to the firm's Boston office. Both are joining the firm's Intellectual Property Practice Group where they will provide clients with patent and trademark support.

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  • BOSTON, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM is pleased to welcome Ricardo Ochoa and Pamela Smith-Victor to the firm's Boston office.
  • Both are joining the firm's Intellectual Property Practice Group where they will provide clients with patent and trademark support.
  • "We are excited to welcome Patent Attorney Ricardo Ochoa and Patent Specialist Pamela Smith-Victor to Lathrop GPM," said Kate Tompkins , the leader of Lathrop GPM's Intellectual Property Practice Group.
  • Ochoa joins Lathrop GPM as Counsel on the firm's High Tech Electrical and Mechanical team.

Lathrop GPM Launches Increasing Diversity in Franchising Speaker Series

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Lathrop GPM will launch its Increasing Diversity in Franchising speaker series on October 28, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Lathrop GPM will launch its Increasing Diversity in Franchising speaker series on October 28, 2021.
  • The educational and thought-provoking program is designed to increase ownership in franchising by underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as both franchisees and franchisors.
  • Lathrop GPM's Increasing Diversity in Franchising'sflagship eventwill be virtual on Thursday, October 28 (12 noon ET; 11 am CT; 10 am MT; 9 am PT).
  • Serving franchise clients is a priority for Lathrop GPM; many of the firm's attorneys who practice in other areas of business law also are experienced in advising and representing franchisors.

Food-Processing Leaders Brace for Increasing Food-Safety Claims, Report Finds

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Nearly two-thirds foresee food-safety claims rising in the next year with 80 percent saying their organizations are prepared for that increase.

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  • Nearly two-thirds foresee food-safety claims rising in the next year with 80 percent saying their organizations are prepared for that increase.
  • These seemingly mundane details could be the difference between millions of dollars in coverage, and zero coverage."
  • Business leaders should seek guidance on contaminants before they find themselves defending their companies against such claims."
  • "Now, with the end of the pandemic in sight, industry leaders also need to refocus on the risks that lie beyond."

Lathrop GPM Expands Health Law Practice with Minnesota Hospital Association Vice President

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

Peltier will join the firm\'s Health Law practice group and focus his practice on a wide range of transactional matters, including health law regulatory advising, contracting, governance, compliance and mergers and acquisitions for health care clients.\n"We are excited to welcome Ben to the firm," said Jennifer Reedstrom Bishop, chair of the Health Law practice.

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  • Peltier will join the firm\'s Health Law practice group and focus his practice on a wide range of transactional matters, including health law regulatory advising, contracting, governance, compliance and mergers and acquisitions for health care clients.\n"We are excited to welcome Ben to the firm," said Jennifer Reedstrom Bishop, chair of the Health Law practice.
  • "His deep experience as in-house counsel for Minnesota\'s hospital association and a major health care system and knowledge of Minnesota\'s health care industry makes him a great fit for our practice.
  • "\nPeltier served as vice president and general counsel for the Minnesota Hospital Association for 10 years.
  • "They are national experts in health care regulation, compliance and transactions and a trusted partner for all kinds of health care organizations.

Lathrop GPM Names Business Professional, Kate Tompkins, Leader of Its Intellectual Property Practice Group

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021

BOSTON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Lathrop GPM is proud to announce that Kate Tompkins has been named leader of its Intellectual Property Practice Group.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Lathrop GPM is proud to announce that Kate Tompkins has been named leader of its Intellectual Property Practice Group.
  • This is the first time a business professional has been tapped for the top leadership role of a practice group at Lathrop GPM.
  • The Intellectual Property Practice Group is comprised of nearly 100 attorneys, patent agents, technical specialists, and other professionals.
  • "Kate's expansive knowledge of our firm's IP clients, partners, and processes makes her ideally situated to lead our Intellectual Property Practice Group.