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New York, NY, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced the appointment of New York partner Kessar Nashat as its US Co-Head of Corporate, M&A and Securities. He joins Dallas partner Scarlet McNellie in this leadership role, which she has held for more than five years. Jeff Cody , Norton Rose Fulbright’s US Managing Partner, said: “Kessar is an accomplished dealmaker with a reputation for collaboration across our firm. Scarlet and Kessar leading our Corporate, M&A and Securities practice will allow us to capitalize on both US and cross-border opportunities.” Scarlet McNellie, Norton Rose Fulbright’s US Co-Head of Corporate, M&A and Securities, commented: “Clients look to Norton Rose Fulbright’s corporate lawyers to provide practical and innovative advice related to the evolving global business landscape. Kessar has been a wonderful colleague for many years, and I am excited to work together to guide our outstanding team.” Kessar represents public and private companies on a broad range of corporate legal matters, including mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs and other divestitures, joint ventures and debt and equity investments. He also advises public companies on corporate and securities matters, including SEC filings and other public disclosures, corporate governance and board matters, trading by insiders and equity-based compensation plans. Kessar, who has been listed as a “Recommended Lawyer” and a “Next Generation Lawyer” by The Legal 500 US from 2018-2024 and recognized as a “BTI Client Service All-Star” by BTI Consulting Group in 2021, said: “I look forward to collaborating with Scarlet to lead this remarkable team of lawyers who clients trust to execute their most complex and high profile transactions.” Norton Rose Fulbright’s Corporate, M&A and Securities practice offers strategic, business-oriented legal advice on complex domestic, cross-border and multijurisdictional transactions in both emerging and developed markets. The lawyers who comprise this global team have deep experience across the full spectrum of industry matters. Licensed in New York, Kessar received his law degree cum laude from New York University School of Law and his bachelor’s degree from Cornell University. Norton Rose Fulbright Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions. The global law firm has more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across more than 50 locations worldwide, including London, Houston, New York, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg, covering Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. With its global business principles of quality, unity and integrity, Norton Rose Fulbright is recognized for its client service in key industries, including financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and resources; technology; transport; life sciences and healthcare; and consumer markets. Attachment Dan McKenna Norton Rose Fulbright dan.mckenna@nortonrosefulbright.comGolden Emperor Cinemas, one of the leading cinema chains in the region, is set to elevate the movie-watching experience for its patrons with the introduction of state-of-the-art Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos solutions. These cutting-edge technologies promise to deliver unparalleled visual clarity and immersive sound quality, creating a truly captivating cinematic experience for audiences.

The volunteer group running hospice services in Sussex says it’s trying to build up its organization as it aims to build a physical hospice in the next five years. Representatives from Hospice of Sussex presented at town council last week on its plans to launch a new “social enterprise” in the form of a medical equipment rental service, called Mobility+. Board chair Gwen Pope told council this came as part of the group’s strategic planning as it seeks to expand services and move towards a physical hospice building within the next five years. “In the last few years, the look has changed,” Pope told Brunswick News Friday. “Excitement doesn’t begin to describe how the board is feeling.” The non-profit, volunteer-run group was founded in 2006 and provides non-medical end-of-life support to the Sussex area, stretching as far as Norton and Penobsquis, according to a fact sheet. That includes arranging drives to medical appointments, short-term relief for caregivers, family support, and grief support, the hospice says. Vice-chair Florence Buchanan said they had been “very busy over the years,” but things “tanked” during the pandemic and the group has been trying to get back on track. They began developing a three-year strategic plan with consultants with goals to expand the group’s services, she said, including expanding the service to include those who have “life-limiting” chronic conditions or dementia.. “We want to get involved sooner,” Buchanan said. “You can improve their quality of life sooner, before they get to the end stage, and you also have a chance to develop a relationship with the family, so that when they get to the end stage they’re comfortable with you.” The group also partnered with Stockton Health Group to provide more types of grief counselling, including for caregivers and families who have experienced recent loss, with all services free of charge, Pope said. The group’s expansion has meant more training, which means more fundraising, taking up more of the volunteer board’s time, Buchanan said. That’s where the idea of a “social enterprise” comes in, similar to Hospice Greater Saint John’s Hospice Shoppe, or a small business that can be used to help fund the group’s operations, Pope said. “We have discovered there is a sad need for medical equipment,” Pope said. “We decided that medical equipment filled a need within the community, but it’s also part of our wheelhouse.” She said that people in the community after surgery face big price tags to stock equipment for home care, with the price of a hospital bed around $4,000. So the non-profit turned to a social enterprise developer to build a business plan and is trying to soft-launch online in January, Pope said. The idea is that those with leftover equipment would donate it to Mobility+, which would sell the equipment at a reduced price and then give the donor a tax receipt. The service could also purchase new equipment and rent it out, she said. “The client has secured equipment within the town of Sussex at a reasonable price, and the hospice has generated some income,” Pope said. “Any money generated will go towards not only sustaining our support services, but purchasing new equipment as well.” She said that the group’s board has also voted to pursue a physical hospice that could also help house the Mobility+ service, Pope said. That’s something they’d hope to do in at least five years, she told council. “We have great hopes and dreams,” she said. Sussex Mayor Marc Thorne asked if they have someone helping with grants, and Pope said their project manager was on it, but the problem is “visibility.” She said they’re working on a website and will be launching social media at that time. Asked about volunteers, she said that their grief counsellors are accredited professionals, but those who do home visits are trained volunteers, and that they have a volunteer base of about 20 people. Pope told Brunswick News that the group is without an executive director, but has a “great working board” with 11 of 12 seats full that will help execute the plan to launch the social enterprise. She said that they’ve had “tremendous success” thanks to partnerships, and are currently in negotiations for a location that can help host Mobility+ and the future hospice building. Pope said finding funding for the building will take time, but the initiative is “much needed for the community,” she said. She said that getting awareness for the group’s services is also a need. “It comes back to the same old saying, until you need it you’re not aware it’s there,” she said. “People have a tendency to shy away from anything that has to do with dying and death. Sadly, it’s a part of life, and we’re all about quality end-of-life.” Thorne told Brunswick News that the hospice has the town’s “deep admiration” for the work it provides. “I can tell you from my own experience it’s life-changing,” he said. “The efforts that these volunteers provide, the comfort that they bring and the knowledge that they bring with them, long after you’ve lost your loved one, all of that remains.” He said he doesn’t think people “need to be convinced” of the group’s value, they just need to learn who they are and what they do. “I love their ambition, their vision, I think they will be successful, and I think they’ve got it just right,” he said. The group is currently running its Angels Remembered campaign until Dec. 21 at the Gateway Mall, and has a New Year’s eve gala planned at the Sussex Legion. More information can be found by emailing info@hospicesussex.ca .Xu Zhengyuan, also known as Coach Xu, is a well-respected figure in the world of football. His strategic mindset and dedication to the sport have made him a successful coach, leading Chengdu Football Club to numerous victories. Despite the holiday season, Coach Xu remains committed to improving his skills and knowledge of the game. This led him to embark on a trip to England to watch a live Premier League match and gain valuable insights from the best teams in the world.TORONTO (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump was joking when he suggested Canada become the 51st U.S. state during a dinner with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a Canadian minister who attended their recent dinner said Tuesday. Fox News reported that Trump made the comment in response to Trudeau raising concerns that Trump's threatened tariffs on Canada would damage Canada's economy. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who attended the Friday dinner at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club, said Trump's comments were in jest. “The president was telling jokes. The president was teasing us. It was, of course, on that issue, in no way a serious comment,” LeBlanc told reporters in Ottawa. LeBlanc described it as a three-hour social evening at the president’s residence in Florida on a long weekend of American Thanksgiving. “The conversation was going to be light-hearted,” he said. He called the relations warm and cordial and said the fact that “the president is able to joke like that for us” indicates good relations. Earlier last week, the Republican president-elect threatened to impose a 25% tax on all products entering the U.S. from Canada and Mexico unless they stem the flow of migrants and drugs. Trudeau requested the meeting in a bid to avoid the tariffs by convincing Trump that the northern border is nothing like the U.S. southern border with Mexico . Trudeau held a rare meeting with opposition leaders on Tuesday about U.S-Canada relations and later said that opposition Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre shouldn’t amplify the erroneous narratives that Americans are saying about the border. “Less than one percent of migrants coming into the United States irregularly come from Canada and 0.2 percent of the fentanyl coming into the United States comes from Canada,” Trudeau said in Parliament. Canadian officials have said there are plans to put more helicopters, drones and law enforcement officers at the border. At the dinner, Kristen Hillman, Canada's ambassador to Washington, said America’s trade deficit with Canada was also raised. Hillman said the U.S. had a $75 billion trade deficit with Canada last year but noted a third of what Canada sells into the U.S. is energy exports and prices have been high. “Trade balances are something that he focuses on so it’s important to engage in that conversation but to put it into context,” Hillman told the AP. “We are one-tenth the size of the United States so a balanced trade deal would mean per capita we are buying 10 times more from the U.S. than they are buying from us. If that’s his metric we will certainly engage on that.” Hillman said Canada sold $170 billion worth of energy products last year to the U.S. About 60% of U.S. crude oil imports are from Canada, and 85% of U.S. electricity imports as well Canada is also the largest foreign supplier of steel, aluminum and uranium to the U.S. and has 34 critical minerals and metals that the Pentagon is eager for and investing for national security. About 77% of Canada’s exports go to the U.S. Trudeau's government successfully employed a “Team Canada” approach during Trump’s first term in office when the free trade deal between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico was renegotiated. But Trudeau’s minority government is in a much weaker position politically now and faces an election within a year. Poilievre, Canada's opposition leader, said the tariffs would harm Americans. “The president-elect was elected on a promise to make America richer. These tariffs would make America poorer,” Poilievre said after meeting with Trudeau. Poilievre said the U.S. would be wise to do more free trade with its best friend and closest ally. Canada is the top export destination for 36 U.S. states. Nearly 3.6 billion Canadian dollars ($2.7 billion) worth of goods and services cross the border each day. Trudeau returned home after the dinner at Mar-a-Lago club in Florida without assurances Trump would back away from threatened tariffs on all products from the major American trading partner. Trump called the talks “productive” but signaled no retreat from a pledge that Canada says unfairly lumps it in with Mexico over the flow of drugs and migrants into the United States. The flows of migrants and seizures of drugs are vastly different. U.S. customs agents seized 43 pounds of fentanyl at the Canadian border during the last fiscal year, compared with 21,100 pounds at the Mexican border. Most of the fentanyl reaching the U.S. — where it causes about 70,000 overdose deaths annually — is made by Mexican drug cartels using precursor chemicals smuggled from Asia. On immigration, the U.S. Border Patrol reported 1.53 million encounters with irregular migrants at the southwest border with Mexico between October 2023 and September 2024. That compares to 23,721 encounters at the Canadian border during that time.

Recently, e-commerce giant Amazon officially announced the establishment of its South Nanjing office, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy. The decision to open a new office in Nanjing demonstrates Amazon's commitment to further penetrating the Chinese market and providing local customers with enhanced shopping experiences.In response to the needs of users for more convenience and efficiency in their daily lives, Gaode Maps has recently launched the "Peace of Mind Service" initiative, which aims to further enhance the local lifestyle services provided through the platform. This initiative signifies Gaode Maps' commitment to improving user experience and making a positive impact on the communities it serves.

The recent breakthrough in the domestic BMI field represents a significant achievement for Chinese researchers and engineers. By leveraging advances in neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and materials science, they have developed a new generation of BMI devices that are more efficient, reliable, and user-friendly than ever before. These devices are designed to be wearable, non-invasive, and capable of decoding complex neural signals with high accuracy.In another part of the country, a retired teacher in Beijing, who has been playing the lottery faithfully for years, was overjoyed to finally clinch the elusive first prize. "Persistence and belief have finally paid off," she remarked, her eyes sparkling with tears of joy. "This win is not just a stroke of luck but a testament to the power of hope and perseverance."

Mired in last place in the NHL standings amid a rebuilding process, the Chicago Blackhawks dismissed coach Luke Richardson on Thursday and named Anders Sorensen interim coach. In two-plus seasons with the Blackhawks, the 55-year-old Richardson posted a 57-118-15 record, including an 8-16-2 start to this season, in his first stint as a head coach. Chicago posted 59 points in his first season, then regressed to 52 in 2023-24, despite having No. 1 overall pick and 2024 Calder Trophy winner Connor Bedard on the roster. "Today I made the difficult decision to move on from Luke as our head coach. We thank him for his efforts and contributions to the organization and our community," Chicago general manager Kyle Davidson said in a statement. "As we have begun to take steps forward in our rebuilding process, we felt that the results did not match our expectations for a higher level of execution this season and ultimately came to the decision that a change was necessary. We wish Luke and his family all the best moving forward." The 49-year-old Sorensen had been the coach of the Blackhawks' AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs. He will be succeeded at Rockford by Mark Eaton on an interim basis. Eaton is the Blackhawks' assistant general manager overseeing player development. "On behalf of the entire Blackhawks organization, I'd like to thank Luke for his dedication over the past three seasons," Blackhawks chairman and CEO Danny Wirtz said in a statement. "I fully support Kyle's decision in making this change as he continues to do what is needed to move our team forward. I have the utmost confidence in him and the rest of our Hockey Operations team as they begin their search for the next head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks." Richardson was the Toronto Maple Leafs' first-round pick (No. 7 overall) in 1987 and posted 201 points (35 goals, 166 assists) in 1,417 games over 21 seasons. Playing for six teams, the Ottawa native also amassed 2,055 penalty minutes. --Field Level Media

The provocative military drills carried out by foreign forces in the vicinity of Taiwan are viewed as a direct challenge to the integrity and sovereignty of the Chinese nation. Such actions not only violate international norms and conventions but also pose a significant threat to regional security and stability. In the face of these blatant provocations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stands firm in its resolve to defend the nation's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

However, Tencent Video has assured existing VIP members that despite this change in device limit, their subscription benefits will remain the same. This includes access to exclusive content, ad-free viewing, early access to new releases, and other premium features that have been a key selling point for the VIP service. By maintaining these benefits, Tencent Video aims to demonstrate its commitment to providing value for its loyal customers and retaining their loyalty amidst the evolving digital entertainment landscape.

What could have been dismissed as a minor fender bender quickly turned ugly when the car driver, visibly agitated, rolled down his window and began shouting at the truck driver. "How could you not brake when you saw me trying to get through? Are you blind or just plain reckless?" he exclaimed, his face flushed with anger.

As the cold deepens, we huddle closer to hearth and home, seeking solace in the warmth of a crackling fire or the comforting embrace of loved ones. The chill may be unrelenting, but so too is the human spirit, resilient in the face of adversity. We wrap ourselves in blankets, sip hot cocoa, and weather the storm with a quiet determination that speaks to our indomitable strength.Salesforce reports upbeat annual guidance after mixed Q3 resultsAnother aspect to consider is the competitiveness of the streaming market, where players like Netflix and Disney+ have similar policies in place to control device sharing. Tencent Video may be aligning its service with industry standards to maintain a level playing field and enhance its standing in the global streaming market. This move could also signify Tencent's strategic approach to optimizing revenue streams and driving growth in a highly competitive landscape.Moving forward, it is essential for society to address issues of privacy invasion, harassment, and appropriate behavior in public settings. Education and awareness campaigns on respecting personal boundaries and consent are necessary to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. Additionally, individuals should be empowered to speak up and seek help when they feel threatened or violated, without fear of backlash or retaliation.

"NVIDIA has always believed in the power of competition to benefit consumers and drive progress in the tech industry," said the company's spokesperson. "We are fully committed to cooperating with the authorities and addressing any concerns that may arise during the investigation."As the countdown to the Chinese New Year 2025 release date begins, anticipation for "Nezha: The Demon Child's Sea Adventure" is reaching a fever pitch. With the success of the original film still fresh in the minds of moviegoers, expectations are soaring for this highly-anticipated sequel. Will it be able to continue the box office myth and solidify its place in cinema history as a timeless classic? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – "Nezha: The Demon Child's Sea Adventure" is gearing up to make a splash and captivate audiences with its enchanting tale of courage, friendship, and destiny.