San Francisco Business
UnityOneCloud is recognized as a ‘Leader’ in Cloud Infrastructure Brokerage and Orchestration Services by Global Analyst Firm NelsonHall
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — UnityOneCloud announced that its Cloud Infrastructure Brokerage & Orchestration Services has been recognized as a “Leader” in the latest NelsonHall NEAT analysis within the Cloud Orchestration Services market segment….
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants Acquires Pharmaceutical Strategies Group
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — EPIC Holdings, Inc. (EPIC) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Pharmaceutical Strategies Group (PSG). The move incorporates the expertise and resources of the nation’s largest independent pharmacy benefit consulting firm into EPIC’s Employee Benefits Consulting practice….
EPIC Welcomes John Prentis and Larry Bowlus to Executive Risk and Cyber Practice
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is pleased to welcome John Prentis and Larry Bowlus to its Executive Risk and Cyber practice. Joining from a global broker, Prentis and Bowlus will focus on large public, technology, and financial institution executive liability coverages, including Directors & Officers Liability….
Awair Announces Strategic Investment from Emerson, Addition of Dustin DeVan, Founder of BuildingConnected, as new Board Member
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Awair, the San Francisco-based startup that makes Indoor Air Quality monitoring and software solutions for home and commercial spaces, has received a major strategic investment from Emerson (NYSE: EMR). Emerson is a leader in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) controls industry, as well as the creator of the highly-rated smart thermostat, Emerson Sensi….
Smart Game Booster 5: Smart and Efficient Way to Boost Gaming PC
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Today Smart Game Booster, a professional developer of PC game boosting utility, today released Smart Game Booster 5. The new version can efficiently maximize FPS to enhance computer performance and optimize the PC system for a better gaming experience….
Suzuki-Marketing Introduces ‘The Mikuni’ Blended Japanese Whisky to the US
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Suzuki-Marketing, Incorporated, a South San Francisco-based wine and spirits importer and marketing company, is introducing “The Mikuni” blended Japanese whisky to the U.S. Market….
Galway Insurance Holdings Secures Majority Interest from Harvest Partners with New Equity Investments from Oak Hill Capital and The Carlyle Group
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Galway Insurance Holdings (“Galway”), the holding company for EPIC Brokers & Consultants (“EPIC”) and JenCap Holdings (“JenCap”), which together represent one of the nation’s largest insurance distribution firms, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement with vehicles controlled by Harvest Partners, LP and its affiliates (“Harvest”) for a majority interest of Galway….
Defamation Attorney Defeats anti-SLAPP Motion for Bay Area Client
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Defamation Attorney Rohit Chhabra has successfully defeated an anti-SLAPP motion that sought to punish his client for seeking justice. The case is Li v. Yu, 20CV367955 (Santa Clara Superior Court 2020)….
Controversial Video on Racism in the U.S. Causes Stir – Amelia Ray and ‘Hamilton’ Drummer Jake Wood Discuss the Making of ‘Hambone Says’
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — On Friday, October 30, 2020 at 12 p.m. PDT, Amelia Ray, Jake Wood and Bay Area cinematographer Peggy Peralta will host a Zoom discussion on the making of “Hambone Says,” the video that uses contemporary past aesthetic to explore racism, rage and role reversal in the United States….
Defamation Attorney Secures Win for Client
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Defamation Attorney Rohit Chhabra has successfully prevented a lawsuit from proceeding that punished his client for exercising his free speech rights. The case is Tully v. Chouinard, CIV-MSC20-01019 (Contra Costa Sup. Ct. 2020)….