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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lighthouse, a leader in technology-enabled eDiscovery, compliance, and information governance services, has been selected as a finalist in two categories of the prestigious Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards. The company was recognized for “Best Use of AI in E-Discovery and Litigation” and “M&A Transaction Innovation,” further cementing its reputation as a trailblazer in leveraging AI to transform legal discovery and antitrust processes and drive efficiency in hi

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vanilla, the leader in estate planning software, today announced the launch of V/AI Copilot, an AI-driven assistant that transforms how financial advisors approach estate planning. V/AI Copilot is designed to simplify complex tasks, streamline workflows, and help advisors build stronger client relationships. Estate planning can often become a complicated and time consuming process, with advisors having to understand nuanced documents, extract key information, an

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Smartsheet, the AI-enhanced enterprise-grade work management platform, announced the release of its 2025 Pulse of Marketing Report. This comprehensive study aggregates insights from more than 1,200 marketing and creative professionals across the United States, and crystalizes the increasing need for marketing teams to show measurable business impact and the critical role of technology in showcasing value. "Today’s marketing and creative teams often strug

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed merger of Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) and Edge Autonomy. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Redwire will pay the purchase price for the acquisition of Edge Autonomy in a combination of $150 million in cash and $775 million in shares of Redwire common stock. KSF is seeking to determine whether the merger and t

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbee, Inc., a leading provider of data management and middleware software to the automotive industry, announced it welcomed additional capital investments of an undisclosed amount to expand its sales and customer support efforts and to accelerate its ongoing product development. The Presidio Group acted as exclusive financial advisor to Orbee in the transaction, in which new strategic investors included Sam Pack Auto Group and Butler Automotive Group. “Dealersh

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AHF Wins $10+ Million Against Prime in PBM Price-fixing Arbitration

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yinglian Xie, CEO and Co-Founder of DataVisor–the world’s leading AI-powered fraud and risk platform–has been recognized by American Banker as one of 2025’s Most Influential Women in Payments. Xie is a recognized expert in AI, machine learning and financial crime, and is being honored for her outstanding leadership and innovative contributions in using transformative new technology to make the payments industry more secure. Each year, American Banker reco

LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach (“F&M” or the “Bank”) (OTCQX: FMBL) today announced Kenneth G. Walker, 97, longtime Long Beach banker, died January 19 at his home in Buena Park, Calif. Taking the helm of F&M Bank in 1979, Ken Walker would meld F&M’s foundational elements of honesty and integrity with a unique vision all his own. A celebrated athlete and former Navy Officer, Walker led F&M through continued growth in Southern Califo

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton Expands ETF Lineup, Launching Two New Income Multiplier ETFs

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best and Best’s Insurance Professional Resources have released the latest installment of the Best's Insurance Law Podcast series, which examines timely insurance issues from a legal perspective. The latest episode features Dan Finn of Finn Financial Group, who discusses the benefits of structured settlements in resolving employment practices liability claims. Finn Financial Group is a Qualified Member in Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, an insurance in

LANSING, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) unveiled ‘Michigan’s Roadmap to a Sustainable World,’ a short film on the state’s leadership and initiatives in clean energy and sustainability. The film debuted during the 2025 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, an event held each year in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland to gather global leaders to address key regional and global challenges. 'Safeguarding the Planet' is one of the key themes at this year’

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Method Financial raised $41.5 million in its Series B funding round led by Emergence Capital, bringing the total funding to $60 million.

PEORIA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maui Jim and 2024 Olympic gold winner in women's golf Lydia Ko announce an exciting two-year partnership. As an official brand ambassador, Ko will experience Maui Jim's high-performance sunglasses on and off the course, showcasing a game advantage to active golfers and a broader audience of open-air sports enthusiasts. Her unwavering dedication to achieving excellence, on the fairways and beyond, embodies Maui Jim's commitment to pioneering innovation and deliveri

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Frontenac today announced the closing of its 13th fund, Frontenac XIII Private Capital L.P, at $900 million of committed capital.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rusty Hardin & Associates is pleased to announce that partner Daniel Dutko has earned recognition in the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America guide. As an honoree, Mr. Dutko joins an elite group of attorneys honored for their dedication, skill, and impact. “We are so happy to see Daniel recognized in this way,” said firm founder Rusty Hardin. “This honor by Lawdragon is a testament to his incredible talent and hard work.” In its 20th year, the Lawdragon Le

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today marks the public launch of Palona AI, a suite of AI solutions that accelerate the growth of D2C and other consumer facing businesses. The company also announced $10 million in seed funding from investors including UpHonest Capital, Fusion Fund, Maynard Webb, NEO Investment Partners, and other strategic angels and institutions. At its core, Palona’s mission is to give customers AI that they can trust with the most carefully crafted and important parts of

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CFP Board reports that major financial firms are responsible for the largest increases in new CFP® professionals in 2024. CFP Board added 6,541 new CFP® certificants in 2024, with more than 1,000 new certificants employed by Edward Jones. Nearly 5,000 financial advisors and credentialed home office employees at Edward Jones now hold the CFP® credential. In addition, three firms – Edward Jones, Fidelity and Northwestern Mutual – have added at least 250 CFP® certifica

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hicks Thomas is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website at https://www.hicks-thomas.com/. The updated website offers an enhanced user experience with modern design, simplified navigation, and a comprehensive resource hub where users can access monthly CLEs, stay informed about company news, and keep up with updates in the legal field. Key Features: A fresh, mobile-optimized design for ease of use on any device. Streamlined navigation to help you fi

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Broker Action Coalition (BAC), a nonprofit organization representing independent mortgage brokers in national policy, is pleased to announce a strategic leadership transition, effective immediately, that will position the organization for continued growth and impact. Rachel Clark, who previously served as Director of Advocacy, will step into the position of Executive Director. Since the BAC’s founding, Rachel has played a pivotal role in the organization, beginn

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT) has released its latest Digital World Class® Matrix focusing on the talent acquisition (TA) software marketplace. The report examines how rapid automation and generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) advances affect recruiting outcomes and reveals leading vendors. Human resources (HR) organizations are frequently challenged to do more with less; the recruiting function is no exception. Talent acquisition professionals must sift t