BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. Virginia Tech experts available to discuss headlines in the news Harris, Walz lead DNC in Chicago The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago Monday, as Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim W  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 21 -- Faegre Drinker, a law firm, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2024: Faegre Drinker announced today that Ali Olszeski has joined Faegre Drinker's litigation group as a partner. Based in the Midwest, Olszeski joins from an international law firm where she was a partner. Olszeski advises clients on their most challenging pre-litigation disputes and leads internal investigations. With clients spanning a range of industries -- including private equity,  more

ENCINO, California, Aug. 21 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: BROOKLYN PARK, Minn., August 20, 2024 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of The Groves Apartments, a 120-unit apartment property located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The property sold for $12,000,000, or $100,000 per unit. "The sellers of The Groves were a fami  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 21 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Update: On Aug. 20, 2024, the Ohio Supreme Court declined jurisdiction, meaning the Twelfth District Court of Appeals reversal and acquittal stands (details below). Taft client Roger Reynolds has now been fully vindicated and acquitted of all charges, and he will return to his post as the Butler County Auditor. * * * Taft represented Butler County Auditor Roger Reynolds in a public corruption case in Butler  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 21 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft recently won a maritime contract dispute on behalf of BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Inc. (BAE NSR). The decision followed a five-day trial in the so-called "Rocket Docket" in the Eastern District of Virginia, reputed to be the fastest federal court docket in the country for complex commercial cases. The case arose out of the Navy's implementation of its Heavy Weather Plan on the USS Tortuga (LSD 46) in respo  more