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State Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Saturday October 12, 2024 ( 10 items )  

Alston & Bird Adds Pair of Prominent IP Litigation Partners in Los Angeles
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 12 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: Alston & Bird has bolstered its IP Litigation Group with the addition of partners Edward Poplawski and Olivia Kim in the firm's Los Angeles office. With extensive intellectual property and complex patent litigation experience, Edward and Olivia have practiced together for over 20 years and bring a breadth of knowledge to the firm's existing bench of strong IP litigators. Edward focuses his practice on   more

CNN to Host Presidential Town Hall With Vice President Kamala Harris From Pennsylvania
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 12 -- CNN issued the following news: * * * CNN's Presidential Town Hall Airs Live October 23 Moderated by CNN Anchor Anderson Cooper Town Hall to Air on CNN, CNN International, CNN en Espanol and CNN Max * * * Washington, DC - (October 11, 2024) - As the two major candidates for President of the United States continue to make their case to the American people ahead of election day, CNN will moderate a live CNN Presidential Town Hall with Vice President Kamala Harris o  more

CNN's Have I Got News For You Announces This Week's Guests
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 11 -- CNN issued the following news: * * * NEW EPISODE PREMIERES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 9PM ET/PT ON CNN * * * NEW YORK - (October 10, 2024) - Media executive Joanna Coles and writer, comedian and actor John Hodgman will join as guests on this week's episode of CNN's Have I Got News For You, the much-anticipated American version of the long-running BBC comedy series. Produced by Hat Trick Productions for CNN Originals, the ten-episode limited series will continue on S  more

Georgia Institute of Technology: Avant South 2024 Highlights Technology and Innovation
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 11 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The event featured discussions on AI, diversity, and entrepreneurship, showcasing the collaborative efforts driving technological and creative advancements in the state. * * * Top innovators from across Georgia gathered at Georgia Tech for Avant South, hosted by the Atlanta Collegiate Entrepreneurship Syndicate (ACES) and the City of Atlanta, to explore the future of technology, entrepreneurship, an  more

Georgia Institute of Technology: New Smart Charger May Pave the Way for More EVs
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The revolutionary system allows for cheaper, carbon-free charging and aims to reduce the burden on the electric grid as more EVs enter the roadway. * * * In 2024, more than one in five cars sold is an electric vehicle (EV). Intergovernmental agencies estimate that by 2035, half of all new cars sold globally will be EVs. While more EVs on the road sounds like great news for the environment  more

Mercer to Host Baptist Joint Committee's Walter B. and Kay W. Shurden Lectures in Atlanta, Macon
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 12 -- Mercer University issued the following news: Mercer will host the 20th annual Walter B. and Kay W. Shurden Lectures on Religious Liberty and Separation of Church and State Nov. 13-14 on the University's Atlanta and Macon campuses. This year's lecturer is Dr. John Compton, professor of political science and chair of the Political Science Department at Chapman University in Orange, California. The three lectures will be delivered under the theme "The Politics of Secu  more

Troutman Pepper Advises Georgia Banking Company in Merger Agreement With Primary Bancshares Corporation
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 11 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Troutman Pepper client Georgia Banking Company, Inc. (GBC), the parent company of Georgia Banking Company, recently announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to merge with Primary Bancshares Corporation (PBC), the parent company of Georgia Primary Bank. A Troutman Pepper team led by Partner James Stevens and including Brenna Sheffield, Caitlin Oh, Regina Tisdale, Jeffery Banish, Anthony Kennedy, Mic  more

Troutman Pepper's Sahara Shrestha and Quintessa Davis Honored With Inaugural Donald J. Ridings Service Award by Rising for Justice
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 12 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Sahara Shrestha and Quintessa Davis, associates in the firm's Washington, D.C. office, have been selected as recipients of the inaugural Donald J. Ridings Service Award by Rising for Justice. The duo was recognized during the Rising for Justice's Celebration of Service on October 10. Rising for Justice's Celebration of Service honors individuals and organizations that most embody the organization's commitment   more

Va. Gov. Youngkin: Marble Systems to Expand Operations in Caroline County
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * Stone product manufacturer and distributor will invest $9.7 million and create 59 new jobs * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Marble Systems, a leading manufacturer and distributor of stone products, will invest $9.7 million to expand its operations in Caroline County. The project will create 59 new jobs and include the establishment of a warehouse and di  more

Walmart, Sam's Club and the Walmart Foundation Extend Support for Hurricane Relief to $16 Million
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 11 -- Walmart issued the following news: Many of the communities Walmart and Sam's Club are proud to call home have been affected by destruction and loss from Hurricanes Helene and Milton over the past two weeks. On the heels of Hurricane Milton, Walmart, Sam's Club and the Walmart Foundation are extending their commitment to support hurricane relief efforts to $16 million across impacted communities. This is a $6 million increase to the $10 million previously commi  more