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William “Will” S. Weltman has joined Blank Rome’s Chicago office as a partner in the business litigation group and food and beverage and technology industry teams. Weltman brings significant experience in complex litigation and counseling, particularly for private equity firms...

Republic Business Credit provided a $500,000 factoring facility to a Texas-based wholesale food distributor. The financing will support the company’s working capital needs as it begins a strategic expansion. Following a recent management transition, the company’s new executive leader identified...

The Hedaya Capital Group recently provided a $2 million factoring facility to a New Jersey-based, minority-owned design and manufacturing firm in the apparel and merchandising industry, supporting continued growth through a critical lender transition. The company’s previous lender was sunsetting...

The week ending January 18, 2026, saw the middle market debt ecosystem grappling with the fallout of the largest asset-based lending fraud in recent history, as First Brands Group’s restructuring advisors confirmed $2.3 billion in “fabricated” receivables during the launch...

Verano, a multi-state cannabis company, amended its existing $75 million revolving credit facility agented by Chicago Atlantic Admin, initially entered into on Sept. 30, 2025. The revolving credit facility commitment was increased from $75 million to $100 million, and the...

Douglas V. Wyatt will retire from his positions with Peoples Bancorp and its banking subsidiary, Peoples Bank, effective April 3, 2026. Wyatt has served as executive vice president, chief commercial banking officer of Peoples and Peoples Bank since 2017. With...

Richard Fuchs has rejoined CohnReznick, a professional services firm, as an audit partner in its financial services industry practice. Based in New Jersey, Fuchs has expertise leading assurance engagements for a variety of alternative investment firms including broker-dealers, hedge funds,...

Solomon Partners appointed David A. Shiffman as head of investment banking, a new executive leadership position focused on scaling the firm while preserving its entrepreneurial culture. In his expanded role, Shiffman will work closely with the CEO and group heads...

Ankura Consulting Group, a global expert services and advisory firm, promoted 19 professionals to senior managing director, effective Jan. 1, 2026. This record setting class reflects the firm’s strategic growth. “These promotions recognize the substantial contributions these talented professionals have...

Aurora Management Partners has been appointed as the general unsecured creditor trustee to Landmark of Florida and its seven debtor affiliates following its plan confirmation in the Middle District of Florida United States Bankruptcy Court. Managing the trust is David...