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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 60 classes of mortgage pass-through certificates from Sequoia Mortgage Trust 2024-INV1 (SEMT 2024-INV1). The transaction consists of 650 investment property mortgages with an aggregate principal balance of $312.6 million as of the November 1, 2024 cut-off date. The collateral is characterized by a weighted average (WA) original credit score of 774 and moderate borrower equity, with a WA original LTV of 71.0% and WA original CLTV of

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Consistently recognized among the nation’s leading plaintiff litigation firms, Lyons & Simmons has again earned Best Law Firms honors for its personal injury and commercial litigation work. The firm earned the coveted Tier 1 Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan rankings based on its track record of success in life-altering personal injury and wrongful death cases, as well as its work in high-stakes business disputes. Dedicated to representing victims of catastrophic perso

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baron & Budd, P.C. is proud to announce its recognition by Best Law Firms for 2025. The prestigious legal guide, published by The Best Lawyers in America, has named Baron & Budd for excellence in plaintiff work in Los Angeles, San Diego, Dallas/Fort Worth and Baton Rouge, La. The firm achieved top-tier listings for its work on behalf of plaintiffs in product liability litigation, mass torts/class action litigation and personal liability litigation. “We are truly

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paranjpe Mahadass Ruemke LLP, or PMR Law, is proud to announce its Tier 1 designation for another year by Best Law Firms, one of the country’s most respected legal guides highlighting the nation’s leading law firms. The boutique trial firm was recognized for exceptional representation of plaintiffs in personal injury litigation, earning top rankings in the greater Houston area. “We are honored to receive this recognition once again,” said Mr. Paranjpe. “It’s a reflecti

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pepper, a leading provider of AI-driven solutions for the food distribution industry, is thrilled to announce its latest partnership with Ferraro Foods, one of America’s largest distributors of Italian specialty food products to pizzerias and Italian restaurants. This collaboration marks the launch of the highly anticipated Pepper App, designed to enhance and simplify how Ferraro Foods interacts with its extensive network of over 8,000 customers across 26 states. Ferr

TYLER, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Martin Walker PC has extended to 15 years its streak of being recognized among the nation’s Best Law Firms. The firm was honored in the 2025 legal guide with top tier honors in the Tyler area for expertise in representing plaintiffs in personal injury litigation. To be eligible for Best Law Firms, a firm must have at least one attorney recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, which honored partners Reid Martin and Jack Walker and appellate lawyer Marisa Allen in

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boutique litigation firm Rasansky Law Firm, dedicated to serving plaintiffs, is proud to announce its top-tier rankings in Best Law Firms, a legal guide that recognizes “exceptional law firms worldwide.” Published by The Best Lawyers in America, the oldest peer-review attorney guide in the nation, Best Law Firms designated the Rasansky Law Firm with Tier 1 honors in personal injury litigation and medical malpractice law for the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. The f

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #assetallocation--With a median return of 4.7% for the largest plans in the Northern Trust Universe, Q3 was in the top quartile of performance over the past decade.

ZIONSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Group 1001, a leading financial services company, announces Tony Marichal as Vice President of Annuity Operations of Group 1001 Life & Annuity. Reporting to Chief Operating Officer Martin Woll, Marichal oversees the annuity operations for two Group 1001 companies, Delaware Life Insurance Company and Clear Spring Life and Annuity Company. He is responsible for creating efficiencies across operations, building effective training and development plans, and en

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jordan, Lynch & Cancienne has earned a place in the 2025 list of Best Law Firms. The annual guide of top law firms is issued by the publishers of The Best Lawyers in America, one of the most respected legal guides in the country. The firm was recognized for expertise in commercial litigation, earning a top-tier designation from Best Law Firms for the second consecutive year. It also was recognized for its work in defending clients in personal injury cases. “It is g

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quinones & Associates, PLLC, has been named to the 2025 list of Best Law Firms by the publishers of The Best Lawyers in America, one of the most respected legal guides in the industry. This marks the second year the firm has earned a place on the prestigious listing among the best law firms in the Houston metropolitan area for general and white-collar criminal defense. Best Law Firms honorees are selected through client and lawyer evaluations, peer reviews and a th

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gravely PC has again been named to the list of Best Law Firms by The Best Lawyers in America, one of the legal industry’s most respected legal guides. In the 2025 edition, the firm earned Tier 1 rankings – the highest possible – for its work in construction litigation, construction law and insurance law in Dallas-Fort Worth, and construction litigation in San Antonio. The firm was also recognized for its insurance litigation practice in San Antonio. “I could not be prou

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier & Eastham PLLC (SBSB Eastham) has been named to the 2025 list of Best Law Firms by publishers of The Best Lawyers in America, one of the most highly regarded legal guides in the country. The firm earned top-tier status for its admiralty and maritime work in the Houston and Chicago metropolitan areas, with additional recognition for such work nationally and in New Orleans. It also was singled out for its work in transportation law

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For a ninth consecutive year, Moody Law Group has earned a place on the list of Best Law Firms. The firm was named in the 2025 guide published by The Best Lawyers in America, one of the most highly regarded legal listings in the industry. Once again, the firm earned a top-tier ranking for real estate law in the Houston metropolitan area. “We are very proud to receive this recognition again,” said firm founder John S. Moody, Jr. “We love the work we’re able to do for ou

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grant Thornton, one of America’s largest brands of professionals providing end-to-end audit, assurance, tax and advisory services, has appointed Michael Kempe as its new chief information officer (CIO). With more than two decades of experience driving digital transformation, global business strategy and operational excellence, Kempe will play a pivotal role in strengthening Grant Thornton’s technology operations and strategy execution. “At Grant Thornton, we are fully

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa-” (Superior) of Central States Indemnity Co. of Omaha (CSI), and its subsidiary, CSI Life Insurance Company (CSI Life). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. Both companies are domiciled in Omaha, NE. The ratings reflect CSI’s and CSI Life’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as well as their adequate oper

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trial firm Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger LLP has again earned a Tier 1 Houston metropolitan ranking for its commercial litigation practice from Best Law Firms. The firm earned additional recognition for its bankruptcy litigation and mass tort/class action defense work. "We’re honored to be recognized as one of Houston’s top law firms,” said firm name partner David Bissinger. "Houston has an incredibly talented bench of lawyers, particularly in commercia

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dallas-based litigation boutique Bailey Brauer PLLC has earned Best Law Firms recognition for a seventh consecutive year for its commercial litigation and appellate work. With rankings based on extensive peer and editorial review, supplemented by additional attorney and client evaluations, Best Law Firms recognition is considered a reliable indicator of a firm’s credibility within the legal industry. Bailey Brauer attorneys are trusted advisers for clients involved in c

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) employees volunteered across the globe last month, an effort that saw a record 61,000 hours spent by Northern Trust staff to assist more than 1,600 nonprofit organizations in 20 countries. The efforts came as part of Northern Trust’s “Achieving Greater Together” month of service, an annual event that encourages employees to volunteer time with charitable organizations worldwide. Northern Trust employee efforts included hosting blood donati

NEW YORK & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Klick Health this week received two of London International Awards’ (LIA) highest honors for the second consecutive year: Global Independent Health & Pharma Agency of the Year and Regional Independent Health & Pharma Agency of the Year for North America. The news comes on the heels of LIA jury members awarding Klick two Grands, 19 Golds, 11 Silvers, six Bronzes, and seven Finalists. “Congratulations to our incredible team and partners who have poured