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Three-Quarters of In-house Legal Professionals’ Roles Rapidly Evolving to Address AI, Compliance Challenges
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Summize, a leader in contract lifecycle management (CLM) solutions, today unveiled the findings of its Legal Disruptors 2025 Report, with 77% of respondents saying the legal function is evolving. Of the survey of more than 250 U.S. legal professionals, 55% cited compliance and regulatory issues as key drivers of the transformation. Top 2025 priorities include artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and usage, streamlining contract management, and building the legal brand.
Aileron Communications Announces Promotions
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aileron Communications, a strategic communications agency specializing in community relations and public affairs engagement, announced today the promotions of Peter Gray to President and David Jakubiak to Senior Vice President. Dave Lundy, founder and formerly President of Aileron Communications, assumed the title of firm CEO. “Peter and David are Aileron’s dynamic duo, leading the charge with our partners to advance project development, clean energy and marketing effo
Forvis Mazars Highlights Resilience and Optimism in North America’s Private Equity Sector
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Accounting--Forvis Mazars presents the Global Private Equity Report 2025, featuring sector insights from more than 300 respondents worldwide.
Winmark Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders. The quarterly dividend of $0.90 per share will be paid March 3, 2025 to shareholders of record on the close of business on February 12, 2025. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval. Winmark — the Resale Company®, is a nationally recognized franchising business focused on sustainability and small business f
MetLife Among the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced it is among Fortune magazine’s 2025 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies.” The annual report card of the best-regarded companies included eight life insurers. “MetLife’s purpose is the anchor of our strategy and what guides us to deliver for all our stakeholders,” said MetLife President and CEO Michel Khalaf. “This recognition reflects how by staying true to our purpose, we deliver business outcomes that matter and cont
NVO INVESTOR NOTICE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Novo Nordisk A/S Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The suit alleges defendants issued false statements concerning Novo business and prospects, resulting in its stock trading at inflated prices.
Finout Cements FinOps Leadership with $40M Series C as Category Goes Mainstream
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Finout, the leading FinOps-for-enterprise platform, today announced a $40 million Series C funding round led by global software investor Insight Partners, with participation from Pitango, Team8, Red Dot Capital, and Maor Investments. This investment brings Finout's total funding to $85 million. The company's platform, which powers cloud-agnostic cost allocation and governance for industry leaders, including SiriusXM, Lyft, The New York Times, Choice Hotels, Wiz, Tenab
Axinn Relocates to Iconic Rockefeller Center Office Space in New York City
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP announced today that it has relocated its New York headquarters to 45 Rockefeller Plaza. The new office space, spanning 28,000 square feet on the building’s 33rd floor, will accommodate over 65 lawyers and business professionals from Axinn. This move places the firm in a prestigious location in the heart of Manhattan. “Our new office in New York, located in the iconic Rockefeller Center, marks an exciting milestone for our firm. It p
Preston Spire, the “Good Wins” Advertising Agency, Named to Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for Second Year in a Row
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Preston Spire, Minneapolis’ independently-owned “Good Wins” agency that emphasizes purpose-driven work and collaboration, has for the second year in a row been named to Ad Age’s Best Places to Work, one of the advertising industry’s most prestigious honors. The 2025 list awards 50 companies that lead in factors ranging from pay and benefits to corporate culture and leadership. Preston Spire ranked third in Ad Age’s list of companies with up to 150 employees — a sig
John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. Reports Annualized Net Interest Income Increases 27.5%, Balance Sheet Well-Positioned for 2025 Growth
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: JMSB) (the “Company”), parent company of John Marshall Bank (the “Bank”), reported net income of $4.8 million ($0.33 per diluted common share) for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to net income of $4.2 million ($0.30 per diluted common share) for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 and net income of $4.5 million ($0.32 per diluted common share) for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. Selected Highlights Significan
Fiduciary Trust International Welcomes New Wealth Director in Atlanta
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fiduciary Trust International Welcomes New Wealth Director in Atlanta
MeridianLink Announces 2025 MeridianLink LIVE! Keynote Speakers
COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MLNK--MeridianLink announced the keynote speakers taking the stage at MeridianLink LIVE! 2025 to inspire attendees on their digital progression journeys.
Sverica Capital Management Announces Continuation Fund for Stream Companies Holdings
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sverica Capital Management LP (“Sverica”), a private equity investment firm, today announced the successful closing of a continuation fund transaction for Stream Companies Holdings, LLC (“Stream”, or the “Company”), a leading provider of marketing software and services primarily serving U.S. automotive dealers and original equipment manufacturers. This transaction marks a milestone in Sverica’s partnership with Stream and underscores Sverica’s continued commitmen
Thryv Announces New Sales Leadership Appointments to Drive Growth
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), the leading do-it-all small business software platform, has announced two new sales leadership appointments, including the promotion of Fran Lee to Vice President, North American Sales. In his new role, Lee will oversee Thryv’s U.S. and Canadian sales teams, franchise sales and global sales training. Reporting to Thryv President Grant Freeman, he will leverage his extensive experience driving revenue growth and nurturing high-performance sales tea
American Business Bank Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMERICAN BUSINESS BANK REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS
American Express Declares Dividend on Series D Preferred Stock
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) declared a quarterly dividend on the Company’s 3.550% Fixed Rate Reset Noncumulative Preferred Shares, Series D, of $8,875.00 per share (which is equivalent to $8.87500 per related Depositary Share). The dividend is payable on March 17, 2025 to shareholders of record on March 1, 2025. ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS American Express is a globally integrated payments company, providing customers with access to produ
Earnings Release – Redwood Capital Bancorp – Year-End 2024
EUREKA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Redwood Capital Bancorp announces year-end 2024 earnings and 10% increase in book value per share.
Summit Financial Closes 2024 with 18 Strategic Investments and $8 Billion In Added Assets
PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Summit Financial (“Summit”), a preeminent investment advisory firm with more than 40 years of experience* providing market-leading, multi-family office services that empower financial advisors to accelerate growth, today celebrates one of its best years ever. Approaching $20 billion in assets under advisement entering Q1 2025, Summit achieved 70% year-over-year growth. The firm executed 18 precision-targeted investments while strategically expanding its workfo
Fifth Third Again Named Among ‘World’s Most Admired Companies™’ by Fortune Magazine
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the second consecutive year, Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) has been named among the World’s Most Admired Companies™ by Fortune Magazine. “It is a privilege to once again be named to Fortune’s list of Most Admired Companies,” said Tim Spence, chairman, CEO, and president of Fifth Third. “This recognition highlights how we deliver strong, consistent results for shareholders; reinvest in our communities; and create a culture where employees thrive.” The magazine’s ann
DCG Launches Fortitude Mining, A New Venture Mining Subsidiary Targeting High-Growth Digital Assets
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DCG today announced the launch of Fortitude Mining, a wholly-owned subsidiary that applies a venture mining approach to token mining opportunities across a range of digital assets. Built on the success of its five-year history as the self-mining division of Foundry, a leader in digital asset infrastructure, Fortitude Mining focuses on achieving strong returns by mining Bitcoin and other high-growth digital assets in emerging ecosystems with attractive return pr