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State Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Friday November 15, 2024 ( 7 items )  

CNN Promotes David Chalian to Senior Vice President and Washington Bureau Chief
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 15 -- CNN issued the following news on Nov. 14, 2024: CNN's longtime Political Director David Chalian has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Washington, DC Bureau Chief, the network announced today. In his expanded role, Chalian will now oversee the network's Washington, D.C. bureau as well as CNN's Washington political news coverage. He will continue to supervise CNN's daily political reporting across all platforms, the polling and decision desk operations, and   more

Ga. Secretary of State Raffensperger Announces the 'Georgia Plan' for Federal Election Reform
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 15 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news: Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is calling on Congressional leaders to prioritize national election reform in the upcoming Republican trifecta. Secretary Raffensperger previously urged then-Speaker McCarthy and key Committee chairs on reform proposals, outlining a series of measures designed to ensure election integrity, enhance public confidence, and balance voter access with security. Secreta  more

Hawkins Parnell Secures a Defense Verdict for Non-Profit and CEO in Employment Lawsuit
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 15 -- Hawkins Parnell and Young, a law firm, issued the following news release: (San Francisco, CA) - Hawkins Parnell & Young successfully defended a non-profit organization and its CEO against numerous employment-related claims. Lead trial counsel Jennifer Capabianco, a partner in Hawkins Parnell's San Francisco office, secured a unanimous jury verdict against all allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. The court also tossed a whistleblow  more

Mercer University Press Authors Luncheon Spotlights Several Noted Writers
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams MACON -- Mercer University Press will host its 34th Annual Authors Luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the InterContinental Buckhead in Atlanta, featuring book signings with several acclaimed authors. The event also features a luncheon with presentations from authors Jonathan Eig, Benjamin Gilmer, Deborah Roberts and J. Dana Trent, who will also be signing books. Jonathan Eig is the  more

Nestle USA Expands Cherokee County Operations
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Nov. 15 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news on Nov. 14, 2024: Nestle USA, a leading food and beverage company, today announced it is expanding its Cherokee County operations. The company will invest $150 million in its Gaffney production facility. Nestle USA operates 112 offices and facilities in 28 states and opened its Gaffney facility in 1980. The company's portfolio includes well-known brands such as Stouffer's, Nestle Toll House  more

Troutman Pepper Counsels CuraLinc Healthcare in Strategic Acquisition of Marquee Health
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 15 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: CHICAGO - Troutman Pepper client CuraLinc Healthcare, a leading provider of mental health and wellbeing programs for employees, students and families, and Lightyear Capital, a New York-based private equity firm, recently announced the strategic acquisition of Marquee Health, a premier provider of corporate wellness and health coaching services. Read a company press release about the acquisition. The acquisitio  more

Troutman Pepper Partner David B. Dove Named Vice Chair of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 15 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: David B. Dove, a partner in Troutman Pepper's Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement Practice, has been elected by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) to serve as vice chair for a one-year term. Dove, who has represented the Eleventh Congressional District on the Board since earlier this year, will serve from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. David Dove brings a wealt  more