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Veteran Attorney David Navetta Joins Troutman Pepper Locke’s Privacy and Cyber Practice

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Navetta Amplifies Firm’s Nationally Recognized Privacy and Cyber Practice With Decades of Industry and Practice Leadership

CHICAGO, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — David Navetta, a highly accomplished leader in privacy, information security, and technology law, has joined Troutman Pepper Locke as a partner in the firm’s esteemed Privacy and Cyber Practice Group. Navetta, who is ranked in multiple categories by Chambers USA and Chambers Global in privacy, cybersecurity, and incident response, will co-lead the privacy and cyber team.

Prior to joining Troutman Pepper Locke, the Denver-based Navetta was a partner with Cooley and led the build out and scaling of its global privacy practice. He is known as an innovative and strategic thinker with a track record for building and managing world-class privacy and data security legal teams. Navetta has experience counseling clients on novel and cutting-edge data protection issues, including strategic privacy and AI advice, data breach response, cybersecurity risk management, consumer and employee privacy compliance, incident response planning and preparedness, technology transactions, vendor management, board of director advice and consultation, regulatory investigations, litigation, and due diligence in corporate transactions.

His clients seek him out to develop data privacy, ownership and monetization strategies in conjunction with the development of their business models, products, and services. Navetta has helped some of the world’s top corporations effectively respond to complex data security breaches and protect their enterprises. His clients range from startups to large Fortune 500 multinationals across a range of industries — including e-commerce, SaaS, consumer products, name-brand, traditional brick-and-mortar companies, hotels and hospitality, real estate and property management, social media, AI, technology, professional services, health care, financial institutions, and energy.

“David’s arrival expands our 360-degree approach to creatively solve client needs by strategically growing the firm’s capabilities to address the complexity of data protection and cybersecurity challenges in this constantly evolving landscape,” said Ronald Raether, leader of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Privacy and Cyber Practice Group. “He is an incredibly well-known and respected data privacy attorney, and his robust practice, particularly as it pertains to understanding the enhancing, handling and protection of data assets, will be a tremendous asset to providing comprehensive and cutting-edge solutions to our clients’ most pressing data governance issues.”

“David’s leadership elevates our multidisciplinary approach, pairing his technical experience with the strategic insights of former CPOs, CISOs, and regulators on our team,” added James Koenig, co-lead of the firm’s privacy and cyber team. “This synergy allows us to offer clients not just compliance but further extends the range of services that we can provide our clients around innovation in privacy, AI, and cybersecurity resilience.”

Known for his leadership and extensive experience in privacy and data protection law, Navetta is recognized by Chambers USA as an elite lawyer for privacy and data security, by Chambers USA and Chambers Global for privacy and data security: incident response, by The Legal 500 US as a leading lawyer for international litigation and data protection and privacy, as well as by Who’s Who Legal in the areas of information technology and data privacy and protection. He is a Certified Information Privacy Professional through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

“A pioneer in the data security and privacy legal space with nearly 30 years of experience, David’s extensive background paired with his leadership acumen make him a wonderful fit for our team,” said Andrea Verney Kerstein, Chicago office managing partner. “The respect, trust, and experience he has built up throughout his career is a wonderful addition to the firm.”

Navetta’s diverse legal experiences spanning his career have provided him with a unique perspective and pragmatic approach to enterprise security — including serving as the former U.S. co-chair of Norton Rose Fulbright’s data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity practice group; building his own entrepreneurial endeavor co-founding InfoLawGroup; working as former assistant general counsel for American International Group’s eBusiness Risk Solutions Group in New York for more than three years; serving as former co-chair of the American Bar Association’s Information Security Committee and former chairman of the organization’s Contracting and Risk Management Working Group; and acting as former co-chair of the Payment Card Industry’s Legal Risk and Liability Working Group.

“I am thrilled to join Troutman Pepper Locke and contribute to this multitalented team,” said Navetta. “The firm has demonstrated remarkable growth and success, and I am eager to help further propel the outstanding momentum the team has already established.”

For decades, Troutman Pepper Locke has represented leading global, as well as emerging, technology and life sciences companies. The team, recognized by Chambers USA, Chambers Global, and The Legal 500 as one of the top privacy practices in the U.S., includes privacy and cybersecurity thought leaders and pioneers in emerging issues relating to implementation and compliance, litigation, regulatory investigations, and incident response. Troutman Pepper Locke’s experience leading some of the most high-profile litigation matters and regulatory enforcement actions uniquely positions the firm to address emerging privacy and cyber issues that the world — and the law — have never had to confront before.

The firm’s Privacy and Cyber team extends the range of privacy and cyber services traditionally offered by law firms, drawing upon its unique combination of global knowledge and experience in key areas such as privacy program creation and implementation, licensing, financing and M&A transactions, incident response, litigation, and regulatory investigations and enforcement. This comprehensive 360-degree approach helps the firm provide holistic and innovative solutions to clients’ most complex privacy and cybersecurity challenges.

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Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.

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America’s Largest Political Group Is Getting Its Own Election Night

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A record 45% of Americans identify with neither party. On November 3, they get the first nationally televised Election Night built around the independent voter bloc, presented by United Independents, the organization behind the Independent National Convention, in partnership with DeFiance Media.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Can the country’s largest bloc of voters turn identity into representation? Independents now make up 45% of U.S. adults, a record high in Gallup’s 2025 data, yet partisan coverage continues to dominate mainstream mediums. On November 3, one broadcast will cover the election from the Independent point of view.

Broadcast live from the National Press Club’s television studio in Washington, D.C. Election Night 2026: Independent Edition is an eight-hour program hosted by Christopher Life, founder and CEO of United Independents, and Macy Gunnell, NewsForce’s White House correspondent. DeFiance Media will be producing and streaming the broadcast.

Built on live election data from The Associated Press (AP), the program will call the national races as the returns come in. Then it goes where other broadcasts don’t: race-by-race coverage of independent candidates in consequential congressional contests, and guest conversations with the strategists and organizers behind them.

Built for the Voters Both Parties Are Chasing

Two generations of Americans have come of age as independent voters, and in 74 years of nationally televised Election Night broadcasts, not one has been built around them. This one is: national results and the balance of power, dedicated coverage of the independent candidates who could tip the next Congress, and a live chat with selected viewer questions put to the hosts and guests on air.

Open to Every Newsroom

Television pool feed. U.S. television outlets, including local stations, can carry the program live, in full or in part, separate from DeFiance Media’s full-program streaming.Social streaming. The broadcast streams through participating social media partners. Channels that want to carry it can sign up at Election2026.live.Live clips and excerpts. Newsrooms, commentators, and creators can pull portions of the program for reporting and social distribution while the broadcast is underway.

Request access through the Media & Distribution Access Form at Election2026.live.

Free and Accessible Nationwide

Going live Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, from 6 PM- 2 AM ET. Updates, guest announcements, and viewing instructions: Election2026.live.

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Shaun Saunders
shaun@graffiticreativegroup.com

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Pianist Michael Weinstein Wins Best Social Media Music Collaborations at the 2026 Vega Awards

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With more than a million followers across social media, Weinstein’s piano collaborations bring together vocalists from around the world to create unique musical performances and reach new audiences.

SOUTH SALEM, N.Y., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Pianist, entrepreneur and social media creator Michael Weinstein has been recognized at the 2026 Vega Digital Awards in the Social Media Collaboration category for his music collaboration series, Piano Sessions: Bringing Voices Together Through Music.

“I love collaborating with talented singers including building friendships that have become just as meaningful as the music itself.”

Weinstein has built a social media audience of more than a million followers across TikTok, Instagram and other platforms by sharing piano performances and collaborations with singers from around the world. His videos feature vocalists performing alongside his piano accompaniment, creating intimate musical performances that showcase each artist’s individual talent and style.

While Weinstein has spent much of his professional career building businesses and marketing consumer brands, music has always remained one of his greatest passions.

“Music has always been a huge part of my life and one of the things I enjoy most is collaborating with other musicians,” said Weinstein. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with so many incredibly talented singers and I love being able to play alongside them and create something special together. It’s also rewarding to introduce these artists to new audiences while building relationships and friendships that have become just as meaningful as the music itself.”

An accomplished pianist and keyboardist, Weinstein has collaborated with an impressive range of vocalists, including artists who have performed and recorded with Maroon 5, Sting, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Usher, Lauryn Hill and Jill Scott. He has also collaborated with standout performers from American Idol, America’s Got Talent and The Voice.

Weinstein is also planning a live concert in New York City in 2027, bringing together several of the talented vocalists featured on his social media channels for a special collaborative performance. Additional details will be announced in the coming months.

Outside of music, Weinstein is the Founder and CEO of JAM Direct, a marketing and advertising agency, and former Chief Marketing Officer of Allstar Products Group, where he was responsible for marketing some of the most successful products in “As Seen On TV” history, including the Snuggie, ShamWow and Shake Weight.

Watch Michael Weinstein’s performances here:

https://linktr.ee/mweinsteinmusic

About the Vega Digital Awards

The Vega Digital Awards is an international competition recognizing excellence in social media, digital marketing and brand strategy. Judged by the International Awards Associate (IAA), the competition honors work that demonstrates innovation, effectiveness and measurable impact across the global marketing landscape.

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Landis+Gyr Secures Major Contract with Leading US Utility

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CHAM, Switzerland and ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Landis+Gyr Group AG (SIX: LAND), a global energy technology leader driving intelligent innovation across the grid, today announced that it has secured a major contract with a leading US investor-owned electric utility. The agreement covers more than 3 million advanced metering endpoints.

Under the agreement, Landis+Gyr will provide Revelo meters and associated network and head-end system technologies, complemented by advanced security solutions, premium support, and software maintenance and services. The deployment is expected to advance the utility’s grid modernization objectives by enhancing security, grid visibility and operational performance.

“This important win reflects the strong momentum of our Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio and the trust customers place in Landis+Gyr to support large-scale grid modernization programs. By combining advanced metering, integrated technology, security and support capabilities, we look forward to helping this utility enhance grid visibility, reliability and operational performance,” said Peter Mainz, Chief Executive Officer of Landis+Gyr.

About Landis+Gyr

Landis+Gyr is a global energy technology leader, delivering intelligent solutions that connect devices, data, and decisions across the grid. Trusted by more than 2,000 utilities worldwide, we transform traditional devices into intelligent, networked sensors, giving utilities real-time grid visibility and system control. With these combined insights, electric, gas, and water companies can anticipate demand, optimize operations, and deliver energy that’s more reliable, resilient, accessible, safe, and sustainable for everyone. For more information, please visit our website www.landisgyr.com.

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