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World Trademark Review Recognizes Morgan Lewis in Inaugural Copyright 1000 Rankings
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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World Trademark Review Recognizes Morgan Lewis in Inaugural Copyright 1000 Rankings
WASHINGTON, DC, October 09, 2026: Morgan Lewis and 14 intellectual property lawyers have been recognized in the inaugural edition of the Copyright 1000: The World's Leading Copyright Professionals, a new guide published by World Trademark Review (WTR). The guide highlights leading copyright practices and practitioners worldwide, with Morgan Lewis ranked in five jurisdictions across the United States and Germany.
In
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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World Trademark Review Recognizes Morgan Lewis in Inaugural Copyright 1000 Rankings
WASHINGTON, DC, October 09, 2026: Morgan Lewis and 14 intellectual property lawyers have been recognized in the inaugural edition of the Copyright 1000: The World's Leading Copyright Professionals, a new guide published by World Trademark Review (WTR). The guide highlights leading copyright practices and practitioners worldwide, with Morgan Lewis ranked in five jurisdictions across the United States and Germany.
Inits assessment of Morgan Lewis, WTR described the firm as a "discerning choice for complex and commercially significant copyright matters," highlighting its capabilities across copyright protection, enforcement, licensing, and high-stakes disputes. The publication also praised the firm's multidisciplinary approach to emerging technologies, noting its experience navigating copyright issues involving artificial intelligence, software, digital media, and complex commercial transactions.
Morgan Lewis's global intellectual property team represents clients in complex copyright disputes and litigation and advises on copyright protection and registration strategies, licensing, and transactions involving valuable creative and digital assets. The team represents clients across such industries as technology, media, consumer products, and life sciences, helping them protect, commercialize, and enforce their intellectual property rights.
The following Morgan Lewis lawyers were individually ranked as recommended:
* Lindsay Allen (Washington, DC)
* Griffin Barnett (Washington, DC)
* Mathilde Carle (Paris)
* Josh Dalton (Boston)
* Jim Davis (Washington, DC)
* Ron Dreben (Washington, DC) (ret.)
* Dana Gross (Washington, DC)
* Alexander Klett (Munich)
* Christoph Mikyska (Munich)
* Carla Oakley (San Francisco) (ret.)
* Gene Park (San Francisco)
* Anita Polott (Washington, DC)
* Ali Razai (Orange County)
* Lindsey Shinn (San Francisco)
* Fab Vayra (Washington, DC)
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Original text here: https://www.morganlewis.com/news/2026/10/world-trademark-review-recognizes-morgan-lewis-in-inaugural-copyright-1000-rankings
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
World IP Review Names Morgan Lewis Partner Anita Polott to 2026 Influential Women in IP List
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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World IP Review Names Morgan Lewis Partner Anita Polott to 2026 Influential Women in IP List
WASHINGTON, DC, October 9, 2026: Morgan Lewis partner Anita Polott has been recognized by World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) on its 2026 Influential Women in IP list, which celebrates women whose expertise, leadership, and achievements are shaping the future of intellectual property around the globe.
In addition to serving as deputy practice leader of Morgan Lewis's broader IP practice, Anita
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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World IP Review Names Morgan Lewis Partner Anita Polott to 2026 Influential Women in IP List
WASHINGTON, DC, October 9, 2026: Morgan Lewis partner Anita Polott has been recognized by World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) on its 2026 Influential Women in IP list, which celebrates women whose expertise, leadership, and achievements are shaping the future of intellectual property around the globe.
In addition to serving as deputy practice leader of Morgan Lewis's broader IP practice, Anitaleads the firm's global trademark and copyright practice, overseeing a team of more than 70 lawyers and professionals across the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
She advises companies worldwide on the strategic management, protection, and commercialization of their brands, including counseling, transactions, and litigation/dispute matters. She is also co-managing partner of the firm's Washington, DC office and recently marked 30 years at Morgan Lewis.
In recognizing Anita, WIPR highlighted her role in the practices' growth, noting that she has "played a central role in the significant expansion and international growth of the practice over the past two years, frequently advising on global rebrands and on the IP aspects of complex corporate transactions, including substantial trademark licensing and brand-related agreements."
Read the full list (https://www.worldipreview.com/influential-women-in-ip-2026).
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Original text here: https://www.morganlewis.com/news/2026/10/world-ip-review-names-morgan-lewis-partner-anita-polott-to-2026-influential-women-in-ip-list
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
UCLA Researchers Awarded $8.9 Million to Study New Approaches to Treat Vision Loss
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 10 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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UCLA researchers awarded $8.9 million to study new approaches to treat vision loss
October 9, 2026
UCLA researchers have received an $8.9 million, five-year federal grant to investigate potential new targets for treating vision loss in humans by studying retinal cells in the light-sensing tissue at the back of the eye.
The grant, funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the National Eye Institute, supports UCLA Health neuroscientists Drs. Yi-Rong Peng, Greg Field and
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LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 10 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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UCLA researchers awarded $8.9 million to study new approaches to treat vision loss
October 9, 2026
UCLA researchers have received an $8.9 million, five-year federal grant to investigate potential new targets for treating vision loss in humans by studying retinal cells in the light-sensing tissue at the back of the eye.
The grant, funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the National Eye Institute, supports UCLA Health neuroscientists Drs. Yi-Rong Peng, Greg Field andAlex Huk. They are collaborating with Dr. Shannon Boye at the University of Florida.
The eye's retina contains many different types of cells, and it is thought that each cell type has its own role in helping us see detail, color, or motion. But what is not understood is how each cell type contributes to vision.
The researchers will engineer modified, harmless viruses that each deliver genetic instructions to one specific type of retinal cell. They will target 23 cell types, testing first in advanced mammalian models and then in human retinal tissue. This toolkit of viruses will be useful for basic science and for treating diseases. It will give scientists the ability to control these cells to better understand how each contributes to vision. The toolkit will also allow scientists and clinicians to develop improved and cell-type-specific treatments for many forms of retinal degeneration, including glaucoma and macular degeneration.
To help advance research globally, these tools and an online catalog of their findings will be shared with scientists worldwide.
The study is set to conclude in June 2031.
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Peng is an assistant professor of the UCLA Health Department of Ophthalmology; Field is an associate professor-in-residence of the UCLA Health Ophthalmology; Huk is a professor-in-residence at the UCLA Health Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, professor-in-residence at UCLA Health Ophthalmology and director of the Fuster Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCLA.
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Original text here: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/release/ucla-researchers-awarded-89-million-study-new-approaches
[Category: Medical]
Pillsbury Advises Hertha Metals on $133.65 Million Series A Financing
NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Pillsbury Advises Hertha Metals on $133.65 Million Series A Financing
10.09.26
Pillsbury's Margarita Kelrikh led the team advising Hertha Metals on its $133.65 million Series A funding round. Hertha Metals is developing the world's first single-step process for producing steel and high-purity iron to support lower-cost domestic production.
The round included a $65 million equity investment from the U.S. Government through its Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program, in partnership with the Economic
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NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Pillsbury Advises Hertha Metals on $133.65 Million Series A Financing
10.09.26
Pillsbury's Margarita Kelrikh led the team advising Hertha Metals on its $133.65 million Series A funding round. Hertha Metals is developing the world's first single-step process for producing steel and high-purity iron to support lower-cost domestic production.
The round included a $65 million equity investment from the U.S. Government through its Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program, in partnership with the EconomicDefense Unit. Khosla Ventures and Doerr Capital co-led the round, with participation from CEV, Pear Ventures, Gates Frontier, Niterra SUISO no MORI Fund, Toyota Ventures and Siemens Financial Services.
The funding will support the construction of Hertha Chalyx, a facility designed to produce 10,000 tons of steel-grade and magnet-grade high-purity iron. Together with Hertha's Pi100 pilot plant, the facility will produce steel and high-purity iron at a single site to serve U.S. magnet and defense manufacturers.
Hertha currently operates a 360-ton-per-year demonstration facility in Conroe, Texas. Construction of Hertha Chalyx is expected to begin this year.
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In addition to Kelrikh, the Pillsbury team included Corporate partner Glenn Luinenburg and associates Nathan Lewko and Thomas Burnham; Government Law & Strategies partner Craig Saperstein; Energy partner William Fork; and International Trade senior counsel Sahar Hafeez and counsel Zachary Rozen.
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URL: Hertha Metals
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Original text here: https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/news-and-insights/pillsbury-hertha-metals-133m-series-a-financing.html
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Newmark Arranges Relocation of Perkins&Will's New York Operations Following A+I Merger
NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges Relocation of Perkins&Will's New York Operations Following A+I Merger
October 9, 2026
Newmark announces the Company has arranged a new 50,680-square-foot lease on behalf of global architecture and design firm Perkins&Will at The Altman Building, a landmark office property at 135 West 18th Street in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood.
Perkins&Will's long-term lease includes the entirety of the second through
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NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges Relocation of Perkins&Will's New York Operations Following A+I Merger
October 9, 2026
Newmark announces the Company has arranged a new 50,680-square-foot lease on behalf of global architecture and design firm Perkins&Will at The Altman Building, a landmark office property at 135 West 18th Street in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood.
Perkins&Will's long-term lease includes the entirety of the second throughfifth floors. The firm will relocate and consolidate its New York operations with those of Architecture Plus Information ("A+I") following the firms' recent merger, bringing the combined practice together at 135 West 18th Street under the Perkins&Will banner.
Newmark Chairman, National Tenant Representation Neil Goldmacher, Vice Chairman Howard Kesseler, Director Todd Hershman and Associate Director Alexander Kesseler represented landlord PJ Mechanical in lease negotiations. CBRE's Gerry Miovski and Masha Dudelzak represented the tenant.
"Perkins&Will's decision to lease the full office component of The Altman Building reflects continued demand for distinctive, highly functional workplaces in central Manhattan," said Goldmacher. "The building combines the character of a historic Chelsea property with the infrastructure, flexibility and collaborative layout required by a leading design firm."
The Altman Building, originally constructed for B. Altman & Company, has been renovated and redesigned by award-winning architecture firm Gensler. The property features arched terracotta barrel-vaulted ceilings, exposed brick, cast-iron and mushroom-capped columns, large windows and a fifth-floor penthouse space with over 15 foot ceiling heights.
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About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors and other owners, global corporations and other occupiers, and lenders. Built with purpose and driven by excellence, Newmark's comprehensive platform is uniquely tailored to provide superior outcomes to clients. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.6 billion. As of June 30, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 195 offices with more than 10,000 professionals across four continents. Learn more at nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
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Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark
Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
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Original text here: https://www.nmrk.com/insights/press-releases/newmark-arranges-relocation-of-perkins-wills-new-york-operations-following-a-i-merger
[Category: BizReal Estate]
Marcus & Millichap and Brown & Brown Expand Preferred Partner Relationship Into Canada
ENCINO, California, Oct. 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap and Brown & Brown Expand Preferred Partner Relationship into Canada
TORONTO, Ontario - Oct. 8, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, today announced that its Preferred Partner relationship with Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO), one of the world's largest insurance brokerage firms, has expanded into Canada.
Marcus & Millichap has operated in Canada since 2013
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ENCINO, California, Oct. 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap and Brown & Brown Expand Preferred Partner Relationship into Canada
TORONTO, Ontario - Oct. 8, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, today announced that its Preferred Partner relationship with Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO), one of the world's largest insurance brokerage firms, has expanded into Canada.
Marcus & Millichap has operated in Canada since 2013and has established a commercial real estate platform across major markets in the country. Brown & Brown has established a growing Canadian presence, with operations that support customers nationwide.
"Our Canadian professionals have built a strong platform by combining local market expertise with the reach and resources of Marcus & Millichap's broader North American network," said Richard Matricaria, chief growth officer of Marcus & Millichap. "Expanding our relationship with Brown & Brown provides our professionals and clients with additional specialized experience to help evaluate insurance considerations earlier in the investment process and manage risk throughout the investment lifecycle."
Through the relationship, Marcus & Millichap clients and investment professionals in Canada will gain streamlined access to Brown & Brown's insurance, risk and portfolio insights, including support for insurance placement, specialty risk consulting, portfolio analysis and due diligence, as well as resources designed to help investors evaluate acquisition opportunities and operating risks.
"We are excited to expand our relationship with Marcus & Millichap in Canada and highlight the depth of talent and capabilities we already have in the market," said Dan Cioci, executive vice president and director of Brown & Brown's National Real Estate Practice. "As insurance costs continue to influence valuation and execution, commercial real estate investors are looking for greater clarity earlier in the transaction process. Our Canadian teammates bring local market knowledge and real estate insurance specialization, supported by Brown & Brown's broader carrier relationships, specialty market access and real estate platform. Together, we can help investors better evaluate risk, refine assumptions and execute transactions with greater confidence."
Brown & Brown's Canadian teams support commercial real estate investors with local market knowledge, insurance placement experience and access to specialized insurance solutions, drawing on the firm's broader capabilities and resources.
The expansion is part of Marcus & Millichap's Preferred Partner Program, which connects clients and investment professionals with select providers offering specialized services and expertise.
For more information, visit BBrown.com and MarcusMillichap.com.
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About Marcus & Millichap, Inc. (NYSE: MMI)
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. is a leading brokerage firm specializing in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research and advisory services with offices throughout the United States and Canada. As of December 31, 2025, the company had 1,808 investment sales and financing professionals in over 80 offices who provide investment brokerage and financing services to sellers and buyers of commercial real estate. The company also offers market research, consulting and advisory services to clients. Marcus & Millichap closed 8,818 transactions in 2025, with a sales volume of approximately $50.9 billion. For additional information, please visit www.MarcusMillichap.com.
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Original text here: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/news-events/press/2026/10/marcus-millichap-and-brown-brown-expand-preferred-partner-relationship-into-canada
[Category: BizRealEstate]
M&A Advisor Names McGuireWoods a Finalist for Four Top Deal Awards
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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M&A Advisor Names McGuireWoods a Finalist for Four Top Deal Awards
October 8, 2026
McGuireWoods is a finalist in four categories for the 2026 M&A Advisor Awards, which recognize top corporate transactions from the past year and the firms involved in closing them. Winners will be announced at The M&A Advisor's Future of Dealmaking Summit on Nov. 17, 2026, in New York.
The M&A Advisor recognized McGuireWoods for advising clients in the following deals:
* McGuireWoods represented NiSource, one
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RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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M&A Advisor Names McGuireWoods a Finalist for Four Top Deal Awards
October 8, 2026
McGuireWoods is a finalist in four categories for the 2026 M&A Advisor Awards, which recognize top corporate transactions from the past year and the firms involved in closing them. Winners will be announced at The M&A Advisor's Future of Dealmaking Summit on Nov. 17, 2026, in New York.
The M&A Advisor recognized McGuireWoods for advising clients in the following deals:
* McGuireWoods represented NiSource, oneof the nation's largest fully regulated utility companies, and its subsidiaries in structuring a groundbreaking electric service agreement with Amazon to supply up to 3 gigawatts of capacity for Amazon data center sites in NIPSCO's Northern Indiana service territory. The firm also assisted with securing equity financing arrangements and led negotiations for all construction and power purchase agreements for the generation facilities that will provide the required capacity. The transaction is a finalist for Energy Deal of the Year (over $100 million). Partners Joanne Katsantonis, Brian Kelly, Barlow Mann, Emilie McNally, Sam Kettering and Najwan Nayef led the McGuireWoods team.
* McGuireWoods represented The Renco Group in connection with the chapter 11 case of its wholly owned subsidiary, US Magnesium LLC, which sold certain critical assets to the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands in a sale pursuant to section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code. The deal is a finalist for Restructuring of the Year (up to $100 million) and Materials Deal of the Year (under $100 million). Partners Mark Freedlander and Frank Guadagnino led the McGuireWoods team representing The Renco Group.
* McGuireWoods represented SRM Equity Partners and its affiliates in the acquisition of Stone Enterprises, a precision manufacturing company that specializes in producing equipment and replacement parts for the food processing industry. The deal is a finalist for Private Equity Deal of the Year ($50 million to $100 million). Partner Benjamin Hantz led the McGuireWoods team advising SRM Equity Partners.
"These recognitions reflect the depth of our teams' ability to deliver creative, practical solutions across industries," said Gerald V. Thomas II, McGuireWoods' deputy managing partner and head of corporate. "We are proud to be recognized alongside our clients and grateful for their partnership."
McGuireWoods routinely ranks among the leading law firms for advising clients in M&A transactions in benchmarking league tables. The firm's M&A and private equity capabilities have earned nationwide recognition from Chambers USA and The Legal 500.
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Original text here: https://www.mcguirewoods.com/news/press-releases/2026/10/ma-advisor-names-mcguirewoods-a-finalist-for-four-top-deal-awards/
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