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Consolidated Water Announces Settlement of Dispute with Mexico Regarding Playas de Rosarito, Baja California Desalination Project

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tisdag, juni 4, 2024
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de C.V. (“AdR”) was to develop, build and operate a desalination plant and its accompanying pipelines in Playas de Rosarito, Baja California (the “Project”).

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  • de C.V. (“AdR”) was to develop, build and operate a desalination plant and its accompanying pipelines in Playas de Rosarito, Baja California (the “Project”).
  • Under the settlement agreement, CW-Coöperatief’s Mexican subsidiary N.S.C.
  • The settlement agreement is a result of the discussions between CW-Coöperatief and the Mexican government.
  • On the Settlement Date, CW-Coöperatief sent the discontinuance request, and on May 31, 2024 ICSID issued an order discontinuing the Arbitration.

Odyssey Marine Exploration Reports Full Year 2023 and First Quarter 2024 Results and Provides Company Update

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måndag, maj 20, 2024
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The company also reported first quarter financials for the period ended March 31, 2024.

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  • The company also reported first quarter financials for the period ended March 31, 2024.
  • "The comprehensive audit and restatement of our financials serves as a critical step towards further ensuring transparency, accuracy, and accountability within our company.
  • Odyssey recently announced that it received a payment of approximately $9.4 million arising from its residual economic interest in a shipwreck project.
  • Odyssey and several industry peers endorsed the Responsible Use of Seafloor Resources Act (RUSRA) in March 2024.

Jus Mundi Announces First Generative AI Program for Cross-Border Disputes Lawyers

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måndag, maj 13, 2024
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PARIS, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jus Mundi, the global legal intelligence company, today announced the launch of its Jus AI Acceleration Program. More than 500 law firms and legal departments in over 100 countries will be able to get early access to the first Generative AI-powered international legal assistant. Jus Mundi leverages several large language models (LLMs) as well as its unique multilingual case law database, which is fueled by more than 70 partnerships with legal institutions around the world.

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  • PARIS, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jus Mundi , the global legal intelligence company, today announced the launch of its Jus AI Acceleration Program .
  • The Jus AI Acceleration Program is a direct response to the legal community's demand for a deeper understanding and practical engagement with Gen AI technologies.
  • "The Jus AI Acceleration Program is a direct response to the legal community's demand for a deeper understanding and practical engagement with Generative AI technologies," stated Jean-Rémi de Maistre , CEO and Co-Founder of Jus Mundi.
  • Legal professionals are invited to express their interest in joining the Jus AI Acceleration Program by the end of June.

Peiser Predicts Europe's NetZero Rebellion is Coming to Canada says Friends of Science

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torsdag, april 18, 2024
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CALGARY, AB, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Benny Peiser of the UK's Global Warming Policy Foundation gave a presentation to Friends of Science Society in Calgary on April 9th, 2024, warning that Europe's extremist NetZero climate policies are on their way to Canada. According to Peiser, the good news for common sense citizens who are not caught up in climate emergency dogma, is that climate has now become a minority issue for voters in Europe. Governments face defeat over expensive, draconian plans like heat pumps and wind farms. Cost of living trumps climate. Peiser predicts the same rejection will ultimately triumph in Canada as well.

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  • Europe's NetZero climate policies have led to mass voter rebellion against heat pumps, high energy prices, and Chinese EVs.
  • CALGARY, AB, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Benny Peiser of the UK's Global Warming Policy Foundation gave a presentation to Friends of Science Society in Calgary on April 9th, 2024, warning that Europe's extremist NetZero climate policies are on their way to Canada.
  • Peiser predicts the same rejection will ultimately triumph in Canada as well.
  • If such measures were implemented, it is likely that Canada's NetZero rebellion would be immediate.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the passing of the Honourable Iona Campagnolo

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lördag, april 6, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, April 5, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Iona Campagnolo:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 5, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Iona Campagnolo:
    "Today, I join Canadians in mourning the passing of Iona Campagnolo, a respected politician, former Cabinet minister, and former Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
  • She served under my father, Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, as Minister of State for Fitness and Amateur Sport, and was a strong voice for women's rights both in Canada and around the world.
  • She was also the first woman to serve as President of the Liberal Party of Canada.
  • "For her decades of tireless service, Mrs. Campagnolo received numerous awards and accolades, including honorary degrees, Indigenous honours, and the Order of British Columbia.

The Brazilian Football Confederation and the International Centre for Sport Security signs at Wembley Stadium landmark Cooperation Agreement to Protect the Integrity of Football

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fredag, mars 22, 2024
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LONDON, March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wembley Stadium -- The Brazilian Football Confederation (Confederação Brasileira de Futebol, CBF) and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) signed today a landmark Cooperation Agreement to protect Brazilian football from match-fixing and other threats to its integrity.

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  • LONDON, March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wembley Stadium -- The Brazilian Football Confederation (Confederação Brasileira de Futebol, CBF) and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) signed today a landmark Cooperation Agreement to protect Brazilian football from match-fixing and other threats to its integrity.
  • The Cooperation Agreement also envisages activities at the grassroots level to instill the values of football within youth and children, as well as the development of an awareness campaign involving influential Brazilian football players and football legends.
  • Moreover, the agreement set the basis for Brazil as an incubator for best practices that can foster joint international cooperation activities in support of other federations and nations willing to strengthen their sport integrity systems.
  • For any media enquiries, please contact Faouzia Lakhel ICSS Media and Communications Specialist through email: [email protected]

Government of Canada announces funding to help counter ideologically motivated violent extremism

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tisdag, mars 12, 2024
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Housed at King's College London's International Centre for the Study of Radicalization and Political Violence (ICSR), the READ is a secured online repository of information about ideologically motivated violent extremism (IMVE).

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  • Housed at King's College London's International Centre for the Study of Radicalization and Political Violence (ICSR), the READ is a secured online repository of information about ideologically motivated violent extremism (IMVE).
  • It is designed to support in-depth work by researchers and practitioners to better understand forms of IMVE such as white supremacist, xenophobic, anti-authority, and gender-driven manifestations of violent extremism.
  • This funding will help improve understanding of violent extremism dynamics, as well as strengthen capacity to prevent violent radicalization and respond effectively to emerging threats through improved knowledge-sharing.
  • The Community Resilience Fund, led by Public Safety's Canada Centre, provides financial support to organizations working to improve Canada's understanding and capacity to prevent and counter violent extremism.

Silver Bull Provides Update on Its Arbitration Claim Against Mexico

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tisdag, februari 27, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silver Bull Resources, Inc. (“Silver Bull” or the “Company”) provides an update on progress with its international arbitration claim against the United Mexican States (“Mexico”).

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silver Bull Resources, Inc. (“Silver Bull” or the “Company”) provides an update on progress with its international arbitration claim against the United Mexican States (“Mexico”).
  • The evaluation is underway and will serve as the foundation for determining the value of Silver Bull’s claim against Mexico.
  • Silver Bull anticipates filing its Memorial in May 2024, with the Arbitration hearing slated for October 2025.
  • Any forward-looking statements in this document are intended to provide Silver Bull security holders and potential investors with information regarding Silver Bull, including management's assessment of Silver Bull’s future plans and financial outlook.

Blank Rome Adds Leading White Collar Team, Continuing Nationwide Expansion

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måndag, februari 26, 2024
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The group’s arrival continues the strategic expansion of Blank Rome’s White Collar Defense and Investigations group.

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  • The group’s arrival continues the strategic expansion of Blank Rome’s White Collar Defense and Investigations group.
  • In January, five white collar attorneys from litigation boutique Spears & Imes joined Blank Rome in New York, including partners David Spears , Linda Imes , and Chris Dysard .
  • In November 2023, Barrett R. Howell joined the White Collar Defense and Investigations group as a partner in the firm’s recently opened Dallas office.
  • They focus on white collar defense litigation, government investigations and enforcement actions, international disputes and arbitration, internal investigations, and advising clients on compliance programs, voluntary disclosures, and remediation.

AAA® Launches AAAi Lab Podcast on AI's Impact in Law with CEO Bridget McCormack and Host Zach Abramowitz

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torsdag, februari 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Arbitration Association® (AAA) and its International Centre for Dispute Resolution® (ICDR®) have launched the AAAi Lab Podcast. This new monthly series from the AAAi Lab explores the impact of technological advancements, particularly generative AI, on the legal industry and dispute resolution. The podcast will feature conversations with innovators in technology and law, highlighting practical applications of AI.

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  • This new monthly series from the AAAi Lab explores the impact of technological advancements, particularly generative AI, on the legal industry and dispute resolution.
  • The podcast will feature conversations with innovators in technology and law, highlighting practical applications of AI.
  • McCormack's collaboration with Zach Abramowitz, the host of the Legally Disrupted Podcast and founder of Killer Whale Strategies, is set to augment the AAAi Lab Podcast with diverse insights into AI's impact on law.
  • The opening discussions set the stage, with Abramowitz and McCormack outlining the objectives of the AAAi Lab and the anticipated direction for the series.