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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP announced today that veteran intellectual property trial lawyer Joseph Micallef has joined its Intellectual Property practice as a partner in the Washington, D.C. office. “Joe has built a reputation over more than three decades as a trusted advocate for clients in IP disputes involving cutting-edge technologies,” said Matthew Becker, chair of Axinn’s Intellectual Property practice. “He steers cases from pre-litigation strategy thro

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #RitholtzWealthManagement--Barry Ritholtz—acclaimed author, renowned wealth manager and popular podcast host—today releases his book, “How NOT to Invest"

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Public voting is now open for AM Best’s 2025 Student Challenge, which gives undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to develop innovative solutions for risk management and insurance. Members of the public are invited to vote for their favorite idea from among three finalists: A dynamic inventory management app for homeowners from Tausif Utchhash and Connor Donahue of the University of Akron. The proposed app would offer real-time assessments of person

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nacha is proud to announce the recipients of its 15 Under 40 Awards for 2025, recognizing outstanding young professionals making significant contributions to the payments industry. Nacha received more than 80 nominations for this year’s program. A committee of industry experts made the final decision of the 15 individuals who embody the future of payments and are already driving innovation across the industry. This year’s awardees are: Chad Frank, AAP, APRP, Paymen

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to nine classes of mortgage-backed notes from J.P. Morgan Mortgage Trust (JPMMT 2025-CES2). J.P. Morgan Mortgage Trust 2025-CES2 (JPMMT 2025-CES2) is a $345.9 million RMBS transaction sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (JPMCB) and Mercury-Redstone Holdings LLC (retaining sponsor). The transaction consists entirely of closed-end second lien mortgages (CES). The underlying pool is seasoned approximately 5.7 months and

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexus Renewable Power and BadCarbon announce $100 million equity investment capitalizing Geologic Environmental Mineral Sequestration (GEMS™) credits.

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--E.J. Thomas, a seasoned international trade attorney with extensive experience in trade remedies, trade policy, and customs law compliance, has rejoined Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP (MMM) as a senior associate. He returns as part of the firm’s International Trade practice, where he will continue advising clients on complex trade matters, including antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) proceedings and litigation, trade policy, and customs matters. Thomas h

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TrueLaw, a Legal AI startup based in New York City, today proudly announces that it has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA compliance. These prestigious certifications underscore TrueLaw’s relentless dedication to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and security regarding the use of legal AI solutions. SOC 2 Type II, a rigorous audit conducted by independent third parties, evaluates an organization’s controls related to security, availability, proc

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Affinity, the relationship intelligence platform for dealmakers, today announced the appointment of Rebecca Campbell as Chief Technology Officer. A seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in scaling engineering organizations and driving innovation, Rebecca will lead Affinity’s technology strategy as the company continues to expand and enhance its platform. “We are excited to welcome Rebecca to Affinity,” said Ken Fine, CEO, Affinity. “Her impressive

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DATABASICS, a leading provider of expense reporting, spend management, time tracking, and PTO-leave management solutions, and SquareWorks Consulting, a financial automation software and ERP implementation provider, today announced a strategic partnership to bring unprecedented efficiency and productivity to NetSuite-powered businesses. This partnership combines SquareWork’s expertise with NetSuite implementations and AI-powered automation for accounts payable profe

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Energy--Sparkfund, a leading utility services company specializing in DER deployment services for utilities, energy majors, and building owners, today announced the appointment of Bill Bush to its leadership team as Chief Financial Officer. Bush brings a wealth of experience from high-growth, capital-intensive environments. Sparkfund is bringing Bush on during a time of rapid growth in its Distributed Capacity Procurement (DCP) model, a critical growth inflection point for

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #independentpharmacy--LucyRx, a next-generation pharmacy benefit management company, has launched the Sustaining Pharmacy Access & Rural Care (SPARC) Program to help ensure independent pharmacies in underserved communities remain viable. By increasing per-prescription reimbursements, promoting community-based healthcare initiatives and advocating for legislative reforms, SPARC provides much-needed support to pharmacies operating in “pharmacy deserts,” which are areas with limited

HAWORTH, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #banks--Financial institutions can now integrate Digital Matrix Systems, Inc.'s data infrastructure with Corridor Platforms’ advanced decisioning tools.

AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bober Markey Fedorovich (BMF, www.bmf.cpa), a national Top 200 CPA and advisory firm, proudly announces the promotion of Kristian Barr and Michael Bigler from Senior Managers to Directors in the Assurance & Advisory Department of its Northeast Ohio team. Their well-earned advancements reflect not only their deep technical expertise but also their longstanding commitment to client service and leadership within the firm. Kristian Barr, CPA has been an integral pa

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With key Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provisions set to expire on December 31, 2025, the vast majority of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals warn of major risks to their clients’ financial goals, according to CFP Board’s latest research, the 2025 CFP® Professionals Taxes Survey. Nearly 9 in 10 CFP® professionals (88%) believe their clients’ financial objectives face substantial risks, with retirement income (57%) and legacy planning (53%) most vulnerable to

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bleakley Financial Group (‘Bleakley’), a dynamic wealth advisory and financial planning firm, today announces the next phase of growth, including the addition of existing advisors to equity partners, accelerated merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, strategic leadership expansion and an upcoming rebrand. This momentum is supported by Rise Growth Partners (‘Rise’), the wealth management industry’s first synergistic financial partner for growth-oriented regist

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sterlington PLLC announced today that Lawrence A. Waks, a leading corporate lawyer renowned for advising A-list celebrities, global brands, and businesses on high-stakes M&A and strategic transactions, has joined the firm as a partner. Waks’ addition strengthens Sterlington’s growing corporate practice, particularly in the entertainment, media, and food & beverage sectors. “Larry is a highly respected dealmaker who has been at the center of some of the most hi

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 8 classes of Certificates from EFMT 2025-CES2, a $290.2 million RMBS transaction, as of the cut-off date, sponsored by EFMT Sponsor LLC and consists of 3,582 newly originated closed-end second lien mortgages (CES; 100.0%). The largest originators in the underlying pool are NewRez LLC (73.8%) and loanDepot.com, LLC (12.9%). The majority of the collateral (99.6%) is characterized by fully amortizing, fixed-rate mortgages (FRMs) with p

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Attorney and traffic safety expert Amy Witherite says vehicles can provide valuable information should you be involved in an accident if you know where to look and how to access it. “The technology in your vehicle as well as others involved in an accident can provide a wealth of valuable information. That is especially important when it comes to determining liability and ultimately damages,” says Witherite. “Knowing the type of information each vehicle can provide and t

NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Sallie Mae Fund, in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund, is now accepting applications for its 2025-26 Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program. The Sallie Mae Fund’s Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors, provides 40 students with up to $10,000 each to help pay for a two- or four-year degree program, professional certificate, or vocational training. Eligible students must demonstrate financial need as well as strong academic and ext