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Potential Threat Of Weaponizing The RICO Statute For Personal Injury Lawsuits: Will The Supreme Court Put The Brakes On Expansive Recoveries?

Aug 8, 2024 | mondaq.com | Reed Smith

The RICO statute typically has been confined to injuries to "business or property," not to personal injuries Two federal courts of appeals have ignored the limitation and allowed recoveries for economic harms arising from personal injuries Reed Smith, acting pro bono, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject the liability expansion The U.S. Supreme Court is now considering whether the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) can be extended to personal...
End of an era: UNT softball's loss to Charlotte marks end for historic senior class

May 10, 2024 | 247sports.com | Reed Smith

WICHITA, Kansas — Pitchers Georgeanna Barefoot and junior Sam Gress held UNT softball to one hit as Charlotte advanced to The American tournament final with a 3-0 win Friday afternoon. Barefoot, who won AAC Pitcher of the Year, got the start and win, pitching three shutout, one-hit innings, walking three and striking out three. North Texas (32-24) picked up one hit in the contest. "I was disappointed at how wide the umpire's zone was at this point in the year," head coach DeLong said.
Gamble, Savage lead UNT softball in dominant AAC quarterfinals win

May 9, 2024 | 247sports.com | Reed Smith

WICHITA, Kansas — It only took six innings for UNT softball to advance to the American Athletic Conference semifinals on Thursday afternoon. North Texas (32-23) defeated East Carolina (39-19) 9-1, scoring five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to complete the victory. Senior first baseman Kailey Gamble walked it off with a three-run home run. "It makes me feel real good," Gamble said.
UNT softball advances to AAC quarterfinals with win over Memphis

May 8, 2024 | 247sports.com | Reed Smith

WICHITA, Kansas — Making its debut in the American Athletic Conference championship tournament, UNT softball survived and advanced with a 7-1 win over Memphis Wednesday afternoon. Playing in the single elimination conference tournament after a decade of double-elimination in Conference USA, North Texas (31-23) had jitters early as the offense got off to a slow start. A decisive fourth inning saw the Mean Green strike for four runs and take a 5-1 lead.
How can firms prepare for the likely reforms to private market valuations?

May 1, 2024 | wealthdfm.com | Romin Dabir |Reed Smith |Brandon Russell

Written by Romin Dabir, Partner, Reed Smith Private market valuations are the subject of increased regulatory scrutiny. Rising interest rates across the globe, introduced to combat inflation, have highlighted issues with valuations in private finance: whilst interest hikes have significantly affected the values of both government debt and listed equities, the impact on the reported values of private, unlisted assets held by alternative investment managers has been far less severe.
How can firms prepare for the likely reforms to private market valuations?

Apr 30, 2024 | ifamagazine.com | Romin Dabir |Reed Smith |Brandon Russell

Written by Romin Dabir, Partner, Reed Smith Private market valuations are the subject of increased regulatory scrutiny. Rising interest rates across the globe, introduced to combat inflation, have highlighted issues with valuations in private finance: whilst interest hikes have significantly affected the values of both government debt and listed equities, the impact on the reported values of private, unlisted assets held by alternative investment managers has been far less severe.
UNT softball picks up series win over Wichita State in emotional senior weekend

Apr 27, 2024 | 247sports.com | Reed Smith

DENTON — Emotions were high as UNT softball beat Wichita State in an abbreviated senior weekend series. North Texas (30-20, 17-7 AAC) swept a doubleheader on Friday and lost the series closer 6-0 Saturday morning. A quick turnaround from Friday night's games and postgame senior ceremonies to Saturday morning's 10:30 a.m. start meant the Mean Green were emotionally and physically exhausted. "It was an emotional night last night [and] a quick turnaround," head coach Rodney DeLong said.
UNT softball drops midweek matchup with No. 12 Texas A&M

Apr 18, 2024 | 247sports.com | Reed Smith

North Texas fell 11-1 to the highly regarded Aggies on Wednesday. DENTON — A controversial obstruction call in the second inning set the tone for UNT's 11-1 loss to No. 12 Texas A&M on Wednesday night. With two outs and down 2-0 in the second, senior catcher Kalei Christensen perfectly threw to senior second baseman Morgan Medford in time to catch sophomore Texas A&M (34-9) third baseman Kennedy Powell on an attempted steal to end the inning.
UNT softball sweeps Texas A&M Commerce in early week doubleheader

Apr 17, 2024 | 247sports.com | Reed Smith

Cierra Simon shined as North Texas swept Texas A&M-Commerce in a Tuesday doubleheader. COMMERCE — After taking two of three games from FAU to take second place in the American Athletic Conference, UNT softball has a Texas A&M-filled six-game gauntlet. Starting on Tuesday night, the Mean Green traveled east to face Southland Conference competition in Texas A&M-Commerce (7-41), sweeping a doubleheader which was postponed from April 10. UNT (25-18) scored 25 total runs on the night across both games.
Wagoner, Sparks lead UNT softball in important opening win over FAU

Apr 13, 2024 | 247sports.com | Reed Smith

DENTON — Small adjustments made all the difference for UNT softball in Friday night's 4-2 win over Florida Atlantic. Sophomore third baseman Tatum Sparks and senior right-handed pitcher McKenzie Wagoner, the players who made the biggest difference on Friday, were both in the midst of slumps heading into the contest. Sparks broke out at the plate, going 2-3 with two RBIs and her third home run of the season.