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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
JAMS Funk Fest to return to NYS Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A fan favorite plans to return. JAMS Funk Fest 2025 will have a lineup of entertainment at Chevy Court Stage on Saturday, August 30. Performances will kick off at noon and last until 9:30 p.m. According to the Fair, Youth group CJack Run Presents will be the first to perform, followed by Stevie Wolf Blues Express (Mississippi Blues), UAD (Temptations-style Stepping/singing group), The Music of Enchantment featuring former recording member, David Banks (National Recording Artist Stepping/singing group), and Blacklites (Old School Funk and R&B). Rose Royce will close the day with their signature Funk and R&B sound during an 8:15 p.m. performance at Chevy Court. 'It's The Fair's 11th year of partnering with JAMS, and we're so excited to present another successful Funk Fest so fairgoers can enjoy the work of these legendary musicians,' said Director Julie LaFave. The JAMS acronym stands for Joined Artists, Musicians, and Singers. It is a collaboration of creatives from Syracuse. Artist: Place: Time: Date: The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA Chevy Court 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20 Nate Smith Suburban Park 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20 Cheap Trick Chevy Court 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 Steve Miller Band Suburban Park 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 Lily Rose Chevy Court 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 Neon Trees Chevy Court 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 Jessie Murph Suburban Park 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 The Lady Gaga Tribute Chevy Court 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 Kidz Bop Chevy Court 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 Kameron Marlowe Chevy Court 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 O.A.R Suburban Park 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 Los Lonely Boys Chevy Court 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 Busta Rhymes Suburban Park 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Chevy Court 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 98 Degrees Suburban Park 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone Chevy Court 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 Sister Hazel Chevy Court 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 Red Hot Chilli Pipers Chevy Court 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 Carly Pearce Suburban Park 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 Maddie & Tae Chevy Court 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 Veritcal Horizon Chevy Court 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 DJ Pauly D Chevy Court 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 JAMS Funk Fest 2025 Chevy Court 12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 Shaggy Suburban Park 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31 Dionne Warwick Chevy Court 12 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1 24K Magic – The Ultimate Bruno Mars Tribute Experience Chevy Court 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1 +LIVE+ Suburban Park 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
JAMS Leads Again as Most Represented ADR Provider in 2025 Edition of Chambers USA
23 JAMS neutrals earn 26 total rankings across six categories in this year's prestigious rankings IRVINE, Calif., June 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that 23 neutrals were ranked in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. The JAMS neutrals earned a total of 26 rankings across six categories, spanning both geographic regions and practice areas, with multiple neutrals honored in more than one category. Keeping consistent with the high number of neutrals recognized previously, JAMS once again had the most neutrals listed among all ADR providers. "We are tremendously proud to see so many of our neutrals recognized by Chambers USA in this year's annual ranking. We see JAMS' prominent recognition within this year's edition as a continued testament to the trust that parties place in our service offerings, as well as the exemplary dedication of our panelists to meeting the evolving needs of attorneys," said Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president. The following includes the full list of recognized panelists, grouped by category: Mediators (USA – Nationwide) Hon. Ariel E. Belen (Ret.), FCIArb Hon. William J. Cahill (Ret.) Bruce A. Friedman, Esq. David Geronemus, Esq., Kenneth C. Gibbs, Esq. Marc E. Isserles, Esq. Jed D. Melnick, Esq. Robert A. Meyer, Esq. Andrew Nadolna, Esq. Barbara A. Reeves, Esq., CEDS Hon. Janice M. Symchych (Former) Hon. Daniel Weinstein (Ret.) Hon. Diane M. Welsh (Ret.) Hon. Rebecca Westerfield (Ret.) Bradley A. Winters, Esq. Cathy Yanni, Esq. Michael D. Young, Esq. Construction: Mediators (California) Deborah S. Ballati, Esq., FCIArb Kenneth C. Gibbs, Esq. Gerald A. Kurland, Esq. Construction: Mediators (New York) Michael D. Young, Esq. International Arbitration: Arbitrators (USA – Nationwide) Ambassador (Ret.) David Huebner, FCIArb, FCollArb Robert B. Davidson, Esq., FCIArb Labor & Employment: Mediators (Florida) Scott J. Silverman (Retired Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida) Litigation: Mediators (Pennsylvania) Hon. Diane M. Welsh (Ret.) Hon. Thomas J. Rueter (Ret.) About JAMS – Local Solutions. Global Reach. Founded in 1979, JAMS is the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution services worldwide. With a roster of nearly 500 neutrals and 29 locations, JAMS successfully resolves and manages tens of thousands of business and legal disputes by providing efficient, cost-effective and impartial ways to overcome barriers at any stage of conflict. JAMS offers customized in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services locally and globally through a combination of industry-specific experience, first-class client service, the latest technology and highly trained mediators and arbitrators. Building on this foundation, JAMS Pathways focuses on early conflict resolution, facilitation and training. Learn more about JAMS Pathways at More information about JAMS is available at and you can connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and our JAMS ADR blog. View source version on Contacts Kristine SnyderJAMS, Director of PR & Content949-224-4614Ksnyder@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
06-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
JAMS Leads Again as Most Represented ADR Provider in 2025 Edition of Chambers USA
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that 23 neutrals were ranked in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. The JAMS neutrals earned a total of 26 rankings across six categories, spanning both geographic regions and practice areas, with multiple neutrals honored in more than one category. Keeping consistent with the high number of neutrals recognized previously, JAMS once again had the most neutrals listed among all ADR providers. We see JAMS' prominent recognition within this year's edition as a continued testament to the trust that parties place in our service offerings, as well as the exemplary dedication of our panelists to meeting the evolving needs of attorneys. Share 'We are tremendously proud to see so many of our neutrals recognized by Chambers USA in this year's annual ranking. We see JAMS' prominent recognition within this year's edition as a continued testament to the trust that parties place in our service offerings, as well as the exemplary dedication of our panelists to meeting the evolving needs of attorneys,' said Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president. The following includes the full list of recognized panelists, grouped by category: Mediators (USA – Nationwide) Hon. Ariel E. Belen (Ret.), FCIArb Hon. William J. Cahill (Ret.) Bruce A. Friedman, Esq. David Geronemus, Esq., Kenneth C. Gibbs, Esq. Marc E. Isserles, Esq. Jed D. Melnick, Esq. Robert A. Meyer, Esq. Andrew Nadolna, Esq. Barbara A. Reeves, Esq., CEDS Hon. Janice M. Symchych (Former) Hon. Daniel Weinstein (Ret.) Hon. Diane M. Welsh (Ret.) Hon. Rebecca Westerfield (Ret.) Bradley A. Winters, Esq. Cathy Yanni, Esq. Michael D. Young, Esq. Construction: Mediators (California) Deborah S. Ballati, Esq., FCIArb Kenneth C. Gibbs, Esq. Gerald A. Kurland, Esq. Construction: Mediators (New York) Michael D. Young, Esq. International Arbitration: Arbitrators (USA – Nationwide) Ambassador (Ret.) David Huebner, FCIArb, FCollArb Robert B. Davidson, Esq., FCIArb Labor & Employment: Mediators (Florida) Scott J. Silverman (Retired Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida) Litigation: Mediators (Pennsylvania) Hon. Diane M. Welsh (Ret.) Hon. Thomas J. Rueter (Ret.) About JAMS – Local Solutions. Global Reach. Founded in 1979, JAMS is the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution services worldwide. With a roster of nearly 500 neutrals and 29 locations, JAMS successfully resolves and manages tens of thousands of business and legal disputes by providing efficient, cost-effective and impartial ways to overcome barriers at any stage of conflict. JAMS offers customized in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services locally and globally through a combination of industry-specific experience, first-class client service, the latest technology and highly trained mediators and arbitrators. Building on this foundation, JAMS Pathways focuses on early conflict resolution, facilitation and training. Learn more about JAMS Pathways at
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cathy Yanni Appointed as a Special Master in Maui Wildfire Cases
JAMS neutral selected to create and manage individual settlements connected to the Maui wildfire cases SAN FRANCISCO, May 22, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that distinguished neutral Cathy Yanni has been appointed special master by Hon. Peter T. Cahill of the Maui Second Circuit Court in Hawaii to administer cases arising out of the Maui fires that occurred on August 8, 2023. Ms. Yanni was appointed along with Hon. Louis M. Meisinger (Ret.), Hon. Daniel J. Buckley (Ret.) and Keith Hunter. She and the joint special masters will create, coordinate and manage the development of the Individual Settlement Plan under the Individual Settlement Agreement. The special masters will also create and oversee the process to administer the Individual Settlement Fund in conjunction with preeminent claims processor BrownGreer PLC. "For nearly three decades, Cathy has strategically and carefully resolved thousands of complex cases, including for victims of multiple California wildfires. We believe that her attentiveness, diligence and depth of experience handling complex, sensitive matters will be an invaluable asset as these cases move forward," said Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president. Ms. Yanni joined JAMS in 1998 and has settled tens of thousands of cases, facilitated the distribution of billions of dollars in settlement funds to claimants and designed and implemented dozens of claims processes. She became the trustee of the PG&E Fire Victim Trust on July 1, 2022, for which she has overseen the resolution of over 254,000 claims. In June 2019, she was appointed to be the administrator of the Wildfire Assistance Program, a $105 million fund established for victims of the 2017 North Bay Fires and 2018 Camp Fire. She also worked to formulate a resolution program for the 2007 San Diego fire cases, ultimately acting as mediator and arbitrator for the program. More information about the appointments for the Maui wildfire cases can be found here. About JAMS – Local Solutions. Global Reach. Founded in 1979, JAMS is the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution services worldwide. With a roster of nearly 500 neutrals and 29 locations, JAMS successfully resolves and manages tens of thousands of business and legal disputes by providing efficient, cost-effective and impartial ways to overcome barriers at any stage of conflict. JAMS offers customized in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services locally and globally through a combination of industry-specific experience, first-class client service, the latest technology and highly trained mediators and arbitrators. Building on this foundation, JAMS Pathways focuses on early conflict resolution, facilitation and training. Learn more about JAMS Pathways at More information about JAMS is available at and you can connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and our JAMS ADR blog. View source version on Contacts Kristine SnyderJAMS, Director of PR & Content949-224-4614Ksnyder@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Cathy Yanni Appointed as a Special Master in Maui Wildfire Cases
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that distinguished neutral Cathy Yanni has been appointed special master by Hon. Peter T. Cahill of the Maui Second Circuit Court in Hawaii to administer cases arising out of the Maui fires that occurred on August 8, 2023. Ms. Yanni was appointed along with Hon. Louis M. Meisinger (Ret.), Hon. Daniel J. Buckley (Ret.) and Keith Hunter. She and the joint special masters will create, coordinate and manage the development of the Individual Settlement Plan under the Individual Settlement Agreement. The special masters will also create and oversee the process to administer the Individual Settlement Fund in conjunction with preeminent claims processor BrownGreer PLC. 'For nearly three decades, Cathy has strategically and carefully resolved thousands of complex cases, including for victims of multiple California wildfires. We believe that her attentiveness, diligence and depth of experience handling complex, sensitive matters will be an invaluable asset as these cases move forward,' said Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president. Ms. Yanni joined JAMS in 1998 and has settled tens of thousands of cases, facilitated the distribution of billions of dollars in settlement funds to claimants and designed and implemented dozens of claims processes. She became the trustee of the PG&E Fire Victim Trust on July 1, 2022, for which she has overseen the resolution of over 254,000 claims. In June 2019, she was appointed to be the administrator of the Wildfire Assistance Program, a $105 million fund established for victims of the 2017 North Bay Fires and 2018 Camp Fire. She also worked to formulate a resolution program for the 2007 San Diego fire cases, ultimately acting as mediator and arbitrator for the program. More information about the appointments for the Maui wildfire cases can be found here. About JAMS – Local Solutions. Global Reach. Founded in 1979, JAMS is the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution services worldwide. With a roster of nearly 500 neutrals and 29 locations, JAMS successfully resolves and manages tens of thousands of business and legal disputes by providing efficient, cost-effective and impartial ways to overcome barriers at any stage of conflict. JAMS offers customized in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services locally and globally through a combination of industry-specific experience, first-class client service, the latest technology and highly trained mediators and arbitrators. Building on this foundation, JAMS Pathways focuses on early conflict resolution, facilitation and training. Learn more about JAMS Pathways at
