Barnes & Thornburg LLP Named Top Workplace in Central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS—Barnes & Thornburg LLP has once again been recognized as Central Indiana’s top company based on the results of the 2012 Indianapolis Star/WorkplaceDynamics Top Workplaces employee survey. This is the third year in a row that Barnes & Thornburg has been ranked as a “top workplace” and the second time in three years that the firm has been listed as the No. 1 large company in Central Indiana.
In addition to this recognition, the firm received top honors in the leadership category with Robert T. Grand, managing partner of the Indianapolis office, receiving the survey’s Leadership Award.
This year’s survey collected responses from over 20,000 employees throughout 98 Central Indiana companies. The survey covered areas regarding values, leadership, management, benefits, pay, growth, opportunities, appreciation, work/life balance, and retention.
With more than 550 attorneys and other legal professionals, Barnes & Thornburg is one of the 100 largest law firms in the country. The firm serves clients worldwide from its offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Delaware, Indiana, Los Angeles, Michigan, Minneapolis, Ohio and Washington, D.C. You can also visit us online at www.btlaw.com.
Private Company Sales Continue to Grow, GDP Expected to Follow, But What about Unemployment?
Private Company Sales Continue to Grow, GDP Expected to Follow, But What about Unemployment?
April 26, 2012–According to data released today by Sageworks, privately held companies in the United States saw average sales growth of 8.3 percent in the 12-month period ending in April 2012. That’s up slightly from the 2011 growth rate of around 8.2 percent, and up significantly from the low in 2009, when sales declined by an average of almost 6 percent. Since private companies drive over 50 percent of GDP, the increase in average revenue growth bodes well for the first quarter real GDP estimate being released tomorrow.
Financial Metric 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Last 12 Months
Private Company Sales Growth* 6.15% 3.60% -5.75% 4.76% 8.19% 8.29%
U.S. Real GDP Growth 1.90% -0.30% -3.50% 3.00% 1.70% n/a
*Source: Sageworks, a financial information company
While private company sales and U.S. GDP have been growing consecutively for over two years, another important economic indicator, the national unemployment rate, now at 8.2 percent, has not improved at a similar rate.
Brian Hamilton, CEO of Sageworks and a noted expert on privately held companies explained, “In reviewing the numbers, the fear now is that we may be running out of runway before the onset of another recession. We will not be surprised to see continued growth in GDP given the fact that privately held companies continue to grow at a healthy rate. However, what is becoming slightly concerning is that the unemployment rate is not decreasing at a fast enough rate. In general, if you look over a long period of time, the average expansionary cycle is approximately 4 years and the average recessionary period is one year. Historically, it has taken approximately 12 to 20 months for unemployment to fall in an expansion to roughly pre-recession levels. Right now, we are into the 34th month of the recovery, and, yet, unemployment remains too high. If we don’t get employment up, we may be bumping into the next recession, during which time we cannot expect job growth.”
Zoo is cruelty
Zoos claim to educate people and preserve species, but they usually fall short on both counts.
Most zoo enclosures are very small, and rather than promoting respect or understanding of animals, signs often provide little more information than an animal’s species, diet, and natural range.
Animals’ normal behavior is seldom discussed, much less observed, because their natural needs are rarely met.
Birds’ wings may be clipped so that they cannot fly, aquatic animals are often without adequate water, and many animals who live in large herds or family groups in nature are kept alone or, at most, in pairs.
Natural hunting and mating behaviors are virtually eliminated by regulated feeding and breeding regimens.
Animals are closely confined, lack privacy, and have little opportunity for mental stimulation or physical exercise.
These conditions often result in abnormal and self-destructive behaviors or “zoochosis.”
Hilton Appoints Stuart Foster as Vice President of Marketing
MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Hilton Worldwide Luxury Brands announced Stuart Foster as Vice President of Marketing. Former Vice President of the Southeast Region for Moët-Hennessy USA, a division of LVMH, Foster will lead all luxury marketing initiatives and oversee the strategic development of global positioning for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts. Foster will report directly to John Vanderslice, Global Head of Luxury & Lifestyle Brands, of Hilton Worldwide and work from the Hilton Worldwide Headquarters in McLean, Va.
PETA Wants the Greening of Green to Include Changing City’s Name to ‘Meat’s Not Green’ for Earth Day
Green, Ohio — PETA has sent a letter to Green, Ohio, Mayor Richard Norton asking him to change the city’s name to “Meat’s Not Green” for 24 hours in honor of Earth Day (April 22). PETA’s request will bolster the city’s “Living Green” campaign, which promotes Earth-friendly measures, including encouraging residents to use water-conserving rain barrels and buy locally grown food. PETA points out that in addition to causing health problems and animal suffering on a massive scale, raising animals for food is acknowledged as a leading cause of greenhouse-gas emissions, water pollution, and land degradation.
Barnes & Thornburg Represents Renowned Music Producer in Recent High-Profile Projects
Barnes & Thornburg announced today that the firm represented multiple Grammy- and Oscar-winning music producer, T Bone Burnett, in connection with two recent high-profile projects: Lionsgate’s engagement of Burnett to provide executive music producer services for the film The Hunger Games and to produce its companion album The Hunger Games: Soundtrack, Songs from District 12 and Beyond, and Elton John’s hiring of Burnett to produce John’s forthcoming studio album, The Diving Board.
Sidney S. Fohrman, a Los Angeles-based Barnes & Thornburg attorney and member of the firm’s Entertainment and Music Practice Group, represented T Bone Burnett in the negotiation of these deals.
Jason Karlov, national chair of the Barnes & Thornburg Entertainment and Music Practice Group, said that “Sid’s knowledge and experience in negotiating music and entertainment deals is integral to Barnes & Thornburg’s ability to represent such legendary names in the industry such as T Bone Burnett, and to the continued growth of the Barnes & Thornburg entertainment and music practice.”
Sean Payton suspended for 1 year
New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton for a full year following an investigation into a bounty program the league said the Saints employed from 2009 to 2011.
Fuel in a Bottle Power Shots Power Up with AJ Allmendinger
Fuel in a Bottle Power Shots Power Up with AJ Allmendinger
NASCAR Racer Likes to Recharge in Minutes, Run Stronger For Hours
CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Long known for his high-energy style, Penske Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup driver AJ Allmendinger has been named as Brand Ambassador for a new brand of Energy and Protein power shots, Fuel in a Bottle ™. In addition to benefiting from the energy and protein boost that Fuel in a Bottle power shots provide, Allmendinger will be part of the brand’s marketing efforts through advertising and point of purchase placements.
“We are excited about Fuel in a Bottle power shots because they offer TWO different types of high-quality fuel people are looking for, at a price they can afford”
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“Everybody knows that no matter what I am doing–driving, training, or even just talking–I bring a little bit of extra energy to it!” said Allmendinger, who will be keeping up a regular schedule of media appearances during the 2012 NASCAR season. “I know that keeping up my intense workout regimen can be the key to success. So it’s pretty much a natural thing for me to team up with Fuel in a Bottle, and I am excited to be part of this campaign. Between the races, training, and all the travel that make up the NASCAR season, I am glad to have Fuel in a Bottle power shots in my back pocket to count on this year.”
“AJ’s high-energy is something people can really identify with and he will be a great asset for our Fuel in a Bottle power shots,” said BYB Brands President Norm George.
Fuel in a Bottle power shots are the only ready-to-drink shots that offer two types of fuel consumers need for their day — Energy and Protein. Fuel in a Bottle Energy shot provides a quick energy boost in convenient 2-ounce liquid form. It is packed with B Vitamins, is sugar free and has zero calories. Fuel in a Bottle Protein shot is loaded with 25g of high quality protein and essential amino acids that your body needs — in a 2.5 ounce power shot — eliminating the hassle of messy protein powders or shakes. Both varieties of Fuel in a Bottle allow consumers to ‘Recharge in minutes. Run stronger for hours.’™
“We are excited about Fuel in a Bottle power shots because they offer TWO different types of high-quality fuel people are looking for, at a price they can afford,” says George.
Fuel in a Bottle Energy and Fuel in a Bottle Protein are now available throughout the Southeastern United States. They can be purchased in convenience retail stores, health-food stores, and other specialty retail outlets. Fuel in a Bottle power shots are the latest products rolled out by BYB Brands. The company’s other beverages include Tum-E Yummies Fruit Flavored Drinks, Country Breeze Tea and Bean & Body Coffee.
We are blessed to have had the priviledge of your service
Yonatan “Yoni” Netanyahu (Hebrew: יונתן “יוני” נתניהו; March 13, 1946 – July 4, 1976), was commander of the elite Israeli army commando unit Sayeret Matkal. He was killed in action during Operation Entebbe in Uganda.
Animal-Abusing Liebel Circus Prevented From Performing in Batesville
Batesville, Ark. — After learning from PETA that the Liebel Family Circus—which was scheduled to appear in late February at the National Guard Armory in Batesville—was recently charged with nearly three dozen violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA), the Arkansas National Guard alerted the operators of the armory, and the circus’s appearance was [...]
