Sexual harassment

ATVI CLASS ACTION FILING DEADLINE: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reminds Investors of the Deadline to File a Lead Plaintiff Motion in a Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Activision Blizzard, Inc.

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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The lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California alleges violations of the Securities Act of 1934.

Key Points: 
  • The lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California alleges violations of the Securities Act of 1934.
  • The Complaint alleges that Activision discriminated against both women and minorities employed by its organization.
  • Numerous employee complaints of sexual harassment, retaliation, and other inappropriate activities were reported to human resources and executives, but unaddressed.
  • A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

U.S. District Court Gives HBCU Student Athletes Green Light in Case Challenging NCAA’s Academic Performance Program

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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The case, filed in 2020, claims that the NCAAs Academic Performance Program (APP) ostensibly designed to improve student-athlete academic performance in fact undermines HBCUs mission to serve the historically underserved Black community, including Black student-athletes.

Key Points: 
  • The case, filed in 2020, claims that the NCAAs Academic Performance Program (APP) ostensibly designed to improve student-athlete academic performance in fact undermines HBCUs mission to serve the historically underserved Black community, including Black student-athletes.
  • On Sept. 14, U.S. District Court Judge Richard Young denied the NCAAs motion to dismiss the suit in part, ruling that the claims of two former student-athletes could move forward.
  • If the case is certified by the court as a class action, the case would represent the hundreds of HBCU student-athletes who have been negatively impacted by the program.
  • The NCAAs blunt application of the APP has detrimentally impacted the academic and athletic careers of many student athletes.

THE LAW FIRM OF TAMARA N. HOLDER, LLC: GFL Environmental, Inc. claims does not have employees or do business in Tennessee, despite Waste Industries merger

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a federal lawsuit, Heather Cummins alleges she became an employee of publicly-traded GFL after it purchased Waste Industries, including her Clarksville, Tennessee location.

Key Points: 
  • CLARKSVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a federal lawsuit, Heather Cummins alleges she became an employee of publicly-traded GFL after it purchased Waste Industries, including her Clarksville, Tennessee location.
  • Now, in GFL's attempt to be dismissed from the case, Vice President and General Counsel Mindy Gilbert filed an affidavit stating:
    In response to the filings, Cummins says, "Nothing makes me feel more worthless than GFL's denial of my very existence and my contributions to the company that once recognized me as #1 for sales in my region."
  • Cummins is represented by Chicago-based attorney Tamara Holder who focuses her practice on institutional abuse and multi-plaintiff litigation.
  • She is a nationally recognized voice on workplace equality and worked as progressive legal analyst and host on Fox News Channel for nearly a decade.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Lowey Dannenberg, P.C., Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Activision Blizzard, Inc. and Encourages Investors Who Lost More than $100,000 to Contact the Firm

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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If you are a shareholder of Activision Blizzard with more than $100,000 in losses, you should contact the Firm.

Key Points: 
  • If you are a shareholder of Activision Blizzard with more than $100,000 in losses, you should contact the Firm.
  • Activision Blizzard is a video game holding company based in Santa Monica, California.
  • Activision Blizzard has popular games like Call of Duty, World of Warcraft and Diablo under its umbrella.
  • The firm has significant experience in prosecuting multi-million-dollar lawsuits and has previously recovered billions of dollars on behalf of investors.

Activision Blizzard, Inc. Investors: Last Days to Participate Actively in the Class Action Lawsuit; Portnoy Law Firm

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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​LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) investors that acquired shares between August 4, 2016 and July 27, 2021. Investors have until October 4, 2021 to seek an active role in this litigation.

Key Points: 
  • Investors have until October 4, 2021 to seek an active role in this litigation.
  • Investors are encouraged to contact attorney Lesley F. Portnoy , to determine eligibility to participate in this action, by phone 310-692-8883 or email , or click here to join the case.
  • If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 4, 2021.
  • The Portnoy Law Firm represents investors in pursuing claims arising from corporate wrongdoing.

Paragon Compliance adds CEO and appoints Chief Technology Officer

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Paragon Compliance LLC hires Brian C. Hedges, CPA, CFE, CVA as Chief Executive Officer and promotes Keith Rachunok to lead the company's technological needs and technology strategy.

Key Points: 
  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Paragon Compliance LLC hires Brian C. Hedges, CPA, CFE, CVA as Chief Executive Officer and promotes Keith Rachunok to lead the company's technological needs and technology strategy.
  • Keith Rachunok, who has worked for the company since its inception, has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer.
  • "I look forward to the challenge of growing our technology platform so that we can continue to stay ahead of the trends with respect to our compliance software," Rachunok adds.
  • Paragon Compliance provides services for critical human resources compliance areas, including Affordable Care Act compliance and reporting, I-9 compliance and audit, sexual harassment prevention training and policy development, and diversity training.

Organizations from Burundi, India, United Kingdom, and United States named as finalists for Atlas Network’s 2021 Templeton Freedom Award

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Networkthe nonprofit organization connecting 500 free-market organizations in almost 100 countries to advance the cause of libertyhas announced the six finalists for this years Templeton Freedom Award.

Key Points: 
  • Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Networkthe nonprofit organization connecting 500 free-market organizations in almost 100 countries to advance the cause of libertyhas announced the six finalists for this years Templeton Freedom Award.
  • The award is generously supported by Templeton Religion Trust and will be presented during Atlas Networks 2021 Liberty Forum & Freedom Dinner on December 14 in Miami, Florida.
  • About the Templeton Freedom Award:
    Awarded since 2004, Atlas Networks Templeton Freedom Award is named for the late investor and philanthropist Sir John Templeton.
  • The award is generously supported by Templeton Religion Trust and will be presented during Atlas Networks Freedom Dinner on December 14 in Miami, Florida, at loanDepot (Miami Marlins) park.

Guardian Alliance Technologies Expands Social Media Screening Tools for Public Safety

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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Social media screening has become paramount for law enforcement as agencies seek to keep bad actors out of their ranks and maintain trust with the communities they serve.

Key Points: 
  • Social media screening has become paramount for law enforcement as agencies seek to keep bad actors out of their ranks and maintain trust with the communities they serve.
  • Guardian was the first background investigation platform to offer pre-employment social media screening services to law enforcement back in September of 2019.
  • Since then, feedback from customers and advisors has shown that the demand and potential use cases for social media screening tools is growing.
  • The Guardian Background Investigation Software Platform is designed to drastically improve the process of vetting and hiring public safety personnel.

Nearly two-thirds of shopworkers have experienced offensive behaviour at work as COVID triggers a rise in harassment, study finds

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

LONDON, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Shopworkers have reported a rise in cases of verbal, physical or sexual harassment in the workplace sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by national law firm Foot Anstey. In addition, the majority believed the lifting of many restrictions on 19 July – 'Freedom Day' – had exacerbated, not diminished, the level of harassment.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, the majority believed the lifting of many restrictions on 19 July 'Freedom Day' had exacerbated, not diminished, the level of harassment.
  • Foot Anstey's survey of 1,048 shopworkers found that 61% had experienced some form of offensive behaviour while working for their current employer, for whom the impact manifested as stress (45%), anxiety (43%) and a loss of self-esteem (19%).
  • Additionally, the majority believed enforcing their retailer's COVID safety measures after 'Freedom Day' resulted in a rise of aggressive behaviour; 52% agreed, versus 21% who did not.
  • However, nearly three-quarters of shopworkers (72%) agreed having COVID safety measures in stores made them feel safer, versus just 10% who did not.

In First Summit with International Business & Government Leaders, Essential Workers to Discuss Framework for Just COVID-19 Recovery

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

London, UK, Sept. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wednesday, Sept. 8 marked the opening day of the first-ever global summit of essential workers.

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  • London, UK, Sept. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wednesday, Sept. 8 marked the opening day of the first-ever global summit of essential workers.
  • Participants from around the world tuned in to a powerful conversation about an economic recovery that prioritizes essential workers, especially women in the informal economy.
  • The Essential for Recovery summit, which runs from September 8 through September 10, brings together essential workers from North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia with global business and government leaders to discuss a framework for a just economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • The event centers the demands of care workers and the 61% of workers worldwide who labor in the informal economy, including domestic workers, agricultural workers, street vendors, and home-based workers.