News from May 2019




Schools in the U.S. with the most soccer players

Here are the most popular states for college soccer

Average teacher salaries in Washington, D.C., rank 4th highest in nation

The average Washington, D.C.,teacher’s 2018-19 salary is estimated to be $78,477, the fourth highest in the nation, according to annual rankings and estimates released last month by the National Education Association (NEA).

Analysis: Washington, D.C., posts 287th highest foreclosure rate in first quarter

One in 1,194 properties in Washington, D.C., started the foreclosure process during the first quarter of the year -- the 287th highest foreclosure rate among metropolitan statistical areas nationwide, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.

ATLAS NETWORK: Atlas Network's Matt Warner Honored with the 2019 Buckley Award

Atlas Network President and Senior Fellow Matt Warner has been named one of five recipients of America’s Future Foundation’s 2019 Buckley Award, which recognizes outstanding young conservatives and libertarians for their above-and-beyond professional service to advance freedom.

AMTRAK: Get Carried Away on Amtrak as Summer Travel Season Begins

Amtrak is expecting an increase in customers this summer as train travel offers unparalleled convenience, ease and comfort.

Schools in the U.S. with the most field hockey players

Here are the most popular states for college field hockey

Analysis: Georgetown University's engineering program ranks 75th best in the nation, study finds

Georgetown University finished in a tie for 75th in a ranking of best engineering programs by U.S. News that examined 199 campuses around the nation.

Analysis: Washington, D.C., area posts 63rd highest foreclosure rate in first quarter

One in 682 properties in the Washington, D.C., area started the foreclosure process during the first quarter of the year -- the 63rd highest foreclosure rate among metropolitan statistical areas nationwide, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.

BAKER & MCKENZIE LLP: Baker McKenzie Advises on CannTrust USD 200 Million Cross-Border Public Offering

CannTrust Holdings Inc., a Canadian cannabis company listed on the TSX and NYSE, closed a USD 200 million cross-border public offering and secondary offering by certain selling shareholders.

ATLAS RESEARCH: Meg Kabat, Fmr. Veterans Affairs National Director, Joins Atlas Research

Atlas Research welcomes Meg Kabat, former National Director of the Caregiver Support Program at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Schools in the U.S. with the most water polo players

Here are the most popular states for college water polo

Analysis: George Washington University medical school ranks 67th best for primary care in the nation

George Washington University finished in a tie for 67th in a ranking of best medical schools for primary care by U.S. News that examined 120 campuses around the nation.

BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ORGANIZATION (BIO): BIO Submits Comments Supportive of EPA Plan to Allow Year-Round Use of E15

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today submitted comments supportive of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Proposed Rulemaking for Modifications to Fuel Regulations to Provide Flexibility for E15 and to Elements of the Renewable Identification Number (RIN) Compliance System,” which would allow for year-round use of gasoline blended with up to 15 percent ethanol.

BAYFIRST SOLUTIONS: BayFirst certified in AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013

BayFirst Solutions LLC underwent a stringent evaluation process that included quality management system development, documentation review, internal audits, and Internal Audit Training, and we are pleased to announce that BayFirst was granted Certification to AS9100D (Aerospace) and ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System (QMS)) by International Auditors Inc (IAI).

Analysis: Which college baseball program grossed the most in the U.S.

George Washington University and Georgetown University top the list of highest grossing college baseball programs nationwide in 2016

Analysis: Georgetown University ranks 48th best for medical research in the nation, study finds

Georgetown University finished in a tie for 48th in a ranking of best medical schools for research by U.S. News that examined 120 campuses around the nation.

AMTRAK: Amtrak Celebrates 48 Years; Looks to the future

Continuing its FY18 success, Amtrak is on track for its best year as the company celebrates its 48th year of operations.

BAKER BOTTS: Baker Botts’ Privacy Lawyers to Speak at IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2019

Baker Botts Partner and Chair of the firm’s Antitrust and Competition practice, Maureen Ohlhausen and Corporate Special Counsel, Cynthia Cole will be speaking at the Global Privacy Summit on May 3rd in Washington D.C.