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Greenberg Traurig Named in Bloomberg Law's "Pro Bono Innovators" 2023 Edition

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was selected as one of Bloomberg Law's 2023 Pro Bono Innovators, which are firms recognized "for their work successfully handling impactful legal matters from across the globe."

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was selected as one of Bloomberg Law's 2023 Pro Bono Innovators, which are firms recognized "for their work successfully handling impactful legal matters from across the globe."
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was selected as one of Bloomberg Law's 2023 Pro Bono Innovators , which are firms recognized "for their work successfully handling impactful legal matters from across the globe."
  • Bloomberg Law honored Greenberg Traurig for two of its recent successful pro bono matters.
  • "Making an impact through pro bono and philanthropy has always been a core tenet of who Greenberg Traurig is as a firm, and we are incredibly proud to be recognized as innovators in this space," said Brian L. Duffy , chief executive officer of Greenberg Traurig.

FOX News Audio to Debut New Podcast Searching for Heroes with Benjamin Hall on December 4

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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FOX News Audio will debut a new weekly podcast hosted by FOX News correspondent Benjamin Hall beginning Monday December 4.

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  • FOX News Audio will debut a new weekly podcast hosted by FOX News correspondent Benjamin Hall beginning Monday December 4.
  • Entitled Searching for Heroes with Benjamin Hall, the podcast will highlight inspiring stories of community and compassion, while providing a voice to America’s unsung heroes.
  • Searching For Heroes with Benjamin Hall will be available on FOXNewsPodcasts.com or wherever podcasts are offered.
  • FOX News Audio encompasses FOX News Radio (FNR), FOX News Headlines 24/7 and FOX News Podcasts.

Volt Lithium Announces Appointment of New Board Chair

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volt Lithium Corp. (TSX-V: VLT, OTCQB: VLTLF, FSE: I2D) (the “Company” or “Volt”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lt. General (ret’d) Honourable Andrew Leslie as Chair of the Company’s Board of Directors, succeeding Mr. Warner Uhl, who will continue as a Director of the Company.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volt Lithium Corp. (TSX-V: VLT, OTCQB: VLTLF, FSE: I2D) (the “Company” or “Volt”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lt. General (ret’d) Honourable Andrew Leslie as Chair of the Company’s Board of Directors, succeeding Mr. Warner Uhl, who will continue as a Director of the Company.
  • With a diverse leadership background across military, business and government, Lt. General Leslie brings high integrity and strong corporate governance capabilities to his new role as Board Chair.
  • “We are very pleased to have Lt. General Leslie assume the role of Board Chair, as his insights, connections and business acumen have been truly invaluable as a member of Volt’s Board of Directors, and we look forward to further leveraging his contributions as Board Chair,” said Alex Wylie, CEO of Volt.
  • With international experience in peacekeeping and war through UN and NATO missions, he earned numerous Canadian and international awards.

Docuseries ‘The Warrior Class,’ Hosted by Emmy-Award Winning Combat Veteran Patrick J. Murphy, Airing Nationally This Memorial Day Weekend

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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‘The Warrior Class” uncovers the military’s distinct American story at a time when the civilian-military divide is bigger than ever before.

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  • ‘The Warrior Class” uncovers the military’s distinct American story at a time when the civilian-military divide is bigger than ever before.
  • The program closes that gap with in-depth storytelling and never-before-heard accounts from top business, political, and professional leaders of today.
  • The airing of ‘The Warrior Class’ follows Muphy’s Emmy-award-winning production of NBC’s Side by Side: The Hero Nurses of COVID.
  • Secretary Patrick J. Murphy is available for live interviews to talk about the Warrior Class, Memorial Day and give a preview of the great American leaders he’s interviewed for ‘The Warrior Class.’

ALLIED COPPER APPOINTS ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR AND GRANTS STOCK OPTIONS

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Copper Corp. (TSX-V: CPR, OTCQB: CPRRF) (the “Company” or “Allied Copper”), is pleased to announce that it has appointed the Lt. General (ret’d) Honourable Andrew Leslie to its board of directors, effective immediately.

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Copper Corp. (TSX-V: CPR, OTCQB: CPRRF) (the “Company” or “Allied Copper”), is pleased to announce that it has appointed the Lt. General (ret’d) Honourable Andrew Leslie to its board of directors, effective immediately.
  • General Andrew Leslie has been a soldier, business leader, Federal Parliamentarian, Chief Government Whip and board director with corporate, charitable and government organizations.
  • The Company also announces the grant of 4,800,000 incentive stock options (the “Stock Options”) to certain of its directors, officers, consultants, and employees pursuant to the Company’s Stock Option Plan.
  • The options are exercisable for a period of four years at a price of CAD$ 0.155 per share.

Secure America Now releases documentary: Crime and (no) Punishment

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Secure America Now, a non-profit organization of over 4 million patriots, has released a documentary titled Crime and (no) Punishment on the rampant crime ravaging America.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Secure America Now, a non-profit organization of over 4 million patriots, has released a documentary titled Crime and (no) Punishment on the rampant crime ravaging America.
  • In New York after the enacting of the Cashless Bail law, and through movements like the failed "defund the police" crime skyrocketed at the detriment to everyday citizens.
  • Some quotations from the documentary:
    "My son, Sergeant Hassan Korea, Afghanistan War, retired veteran, 35 years old, was murdered in Harlem in 2018.
  • James Sanders was what they're calling a homicidal maniac who had no business being out in the street to begin with.

Hejaz Financial Services Becomes Official Front-of-Shirt Partner of Melbourne Victory Afghan Women's Team

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Australia's leading Islamic finance firm Hejaz Financial Services has teamed up with Melbourne Victory, supporting the Afghan Women's Team (AWT) team in its on-field and off-field endeavours.

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  • MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Australia's leading Islamic finance firm Hejaz Financial Services has teamed up with Melbourne Victory, supporting the Afghan Women's Team (AWT) team in its on-field and off-field endeavours.
  • As part of the sponsorship, Hejaz features on the front of both the Home and Away jerseys for the Melbourne Victory Afghan Women's Team as they compete in Football Victoria Women's State League competition.
  • The Afghan women's national team regrouped in Australia earlier this year, securing a partnership with Melbourne Victory.
  • Recognised as an industry leader, Hejaz delivers a broad range of Islamic financial services including Sharia loans .

One Year Since the End of the War in Afghanistan: Cohen Veterans Network Helps Veterans and Military Families Get #BackToBetter

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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STAMFORD, Conn. , Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As August marks one year since the end of the War in Afghanistan, an entire generation of veterans and military families are faced with managing the lasting mental health impacts, and common transition challenges associated with their service. That's where Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) comes in, helping post-9/11 veterans, service members and their families get #BackToBetter with high-quality, accessible mental health services.

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  • That's where Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) comes in, helping post-9/11 veterans, service members and their families get #BackToBetter with high-quality, accessible mental health services.
  • Some mental health challenges experienced by this population include anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with PTSD impacting 11-20% of Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans.
  • Care is available to post-9/11 veterans, service members and military family members through the network's 21 Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics across the country.
  • Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) is a 501(c)(3) national not-for-profit philanthropic organization for post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members and their families.

Scotiabank study reveals top five banking challenges for newcomers to Canada

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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Scotiabank recently conducted research to better understand the experiences of newcomers as they move to Canada.

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  • Scotiabank recently conducted research to better understand the experiences of newcomers as they move to Canada.
  • The research also revealed that newcomers take a long-term view when it comes to achieving financial success in Canada.
  • Based on the top 5 challenges of starting right in Canada, Scotiabank has the following general banking advice for newcomers wanting to set themselves up for success beyond the basics:
    The Canadian financial and banking system is vastly different from other countries.
  • Newcomers interviewed identified concise and easy-to-digest explanations of Canadian banking terms as a positive factor in assisting them to become financially literate in Canada.

DGAP-News: Lt. General (ret’d), the Honorable Andrew Leslie joins Volatus Aerospace Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV: VOL) (OTCQB: VLTTF) ("Volatus" or "the Company") today announced the appointment of Lt. General (ret'd) the Honourable Andrew Leslie to its Board of Directors, effective June 23, 2022.

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  • Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV: VOL) (OTCQB: VLTTF) ("Volatus" or "the Company") today announced the appointment of Lt. General (ret'd) the Honourable Andrew Leslie to its Board of Directors, effective June 23, 2022.
  • "It is an honour to welcome General Leslie to the Volatus Board," said Ian MacDougall, Chairman of Volatus Aerospace.
  • Lt. General (retd) Leslie stated: "Volatus is a rapidly scaling Canadian aerospace company with enormous potential to become a leading global player in the drone space.
  • Following the appointment of Lt. General (Retd) Leslie, the Board will comprise five directors, three of whom are independent.