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Forrest Weldon Law Group Delivers Justice With $1.56 Billion Victory in Bayer Roundup Trial

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Sunday, November 19, 2023
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In a groundbreaking legal victory, Forrest Weldon Law Group successfully delivered justice for victims poisoned by Bayer’s Roundup weedkiller, with a Missouri jury on Friday awarding $1.56 billion to plaintiffs.

Key Points: 
  • In a groundbreaking legal victory, Forrest Weldon Law Group successfully delivered justice for victims poisoned by Bayer’s Roundup weedkiller, with a Missouri jury on Friday awarding $1.56 billion to plaintiffs.
  • The case centered around plaintiffs Daniel Anderson, Jimmy and Brenda Draeger, Valorie Gunther and their decades of exposure to Roundup weedkiller, with Forrest Weldon attorneys representing the plaintiffs.
  • Evidence from the trial brought to light the egregious negligence of Bayer as it continues to sell its Roundup weedkiller following documented cases of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma tied to glyphosate exposure.
  • This is the fourth consecutive trial verdict in favor of injured Roundup plaintiffs in as many weeks.

Labor and Employment Firms Zakay Law Group APLC & JCL Law Firm APC File Class Action Lawsuit Against Neighborhood House Association Alleging Failure to Pay Overtime Wages

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The San Diego labor law attorneys at Zakay Law Group, APLC and JCL Law Firm, APC, filed a class action complaint against The Neighborhood House Association (hereinafter, "Neighborhood House Association") for allegedly failing to provide meal and rest breaks. The class action lawsuit, Case No. 37-2023-00051180-CU-OE-CTL, is currently pending in the San Diego County Superior Court of the State of California. A copy of the Complaint can be read here.

Key Points: 
  • The lawsuit alleges Neighborhood House Association, violated the California Labor Code by failing to pay employees for all of their time worked.
  • SAN DIEGO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The San Diego labor law attorneys at Zakay Law Group, APLC and JCL Law Firm, APC , filed a class action complaint against The Neighborhood House Association (hereinafter, "Neighborhood House Association") for allegedly failing to provide meal and rest breaks.
  • If you would like to know more about the Neighborhood House Association lawsuit, please contact Attorney Jackland Hom today by calling (619) 255-9047.
  • Zakay Law Group, APLC and JCL Law Firm, APC are labor and employment law firms with offices located in California that dedicate their practices to fighting for employees who have been wronged by their employers due to unfair employment practices.

SAMARITAN'S PURSE DEPLOYS ASSESSMENT TEAM TO TENNESSEE AFTER DEADLY TORNADOES

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Sunday, December 10, 2023
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BOONE, N.C., Dec. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Samaritan's Purse has deployed disaster response specialists to Tennessee and pre-positioned two Disaster Relief Units—tractor-trailers stocked with tools and equipment—in the wake of deadly tornadoes that struck multiple communities on Saturday.

Key Points: 
  • BOONE, N.C., Dec. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Samaritan's Purse has deployed disaster response specialists to Tennessee and pre-positioned two Disaster Relief Units—tractor-trailers stocked with tools and equipment—in the wake of deadly tornadoes that struck multiple communities on Saturday.
  • Many homes have been damaged or destroyed and the extent of the mass destruction is continuing to be to assessed by local authorities.
  • "Last night, communities in Tennessee suffered deadly storms that have caused devastation, and tragically, the loss of at least six people," said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan's Purse.
  • In the coming days, Samaritan's Purse will continue assessments and is prepared to establish multiple response locations if needed.

Prism Specialties Experts Share How to Prepare Your Home for the Winter Season

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Saturday, December 9, 2023
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LIVONIA, Mich., Dec. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With freezing temperatures right around the corner, it is impossible to ignore that the harsh winter season is upon us. Prism Specialties, the leader in specialty restoration projects providing the most robust range of electronic, textile, art, and document restoration services in residential and industrial markets, is urging homeowners to get ahead of winter weather with a variety of preparation tips to avoid storm damage.

Key Points: 
  • Even from the safety of your home, a winter storm can cause a lot of damage, such as frozen pipes, property damage, and more.
  • The experts at Prism Specialties have put together a 'Home Prep Checklist" that will help prevent damage and protect your home this season:
    Insulate walls and attics: It is essential to ensure your walls and attic are properly insulated.
  • "We want to ensure that homeowners take the correct precautionary measures this winter season to prevent a disaster for occurring," said James Copeland, the Director of Technical Services at Prism Specialties.
  • Since 1993, Prism Specialties has been committed to providing expert restoration services for more specialty categories than anyone in the market.

Chubb and NetSPI Launch Cyber Protection Partnership

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb, the world's largest publicly traded property & casualty insurance company, has announced an innovative collaboration with NetSPI, a global leader in proactive security, to strengthen clients' cyber-risk profile via enhanced attack surface management and penetration testing solutions.

Key Points: 
  • "We're thrilled to empower Chubb clients to proactively confront cyber threats," said Aaron Shilts, President and CEO of NetSPI.
  • An advantage to the Chubb policyholder stemming from this partnership is the access to NetSPI's industry-leading proactive security technology and expertise allowing Chubb policyholders to keep pace with an ever-evolving risk environment.
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    Chubb offers insurance coverage for data breaches, network security, and other cyber risks, for over 20 years.
  • Chubb policyholders interested in learning more about NetSPI's offerings and rates can submit a request via Chubb Cyber Services page here.

Celebrity Homes: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's New Orleans Home For Sale

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's New Orleans Home

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  • Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie took the world by storm during their intense twelve-year relationship.
  • Celebrity power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie took the world by storm during their intense twelve-year relationship.
  • The world's most beautiful woman and "People Magazine's" sexiest man met on the set of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," while Pitt was still married to Jennifer Aniston.
  • Other celebrities with homes in New Orleans include Lil Wayne, Emeril Lagasse, Nick Cage, John Goodman, and Sandra Bullock.

United Kingdom Household Insurance Market Report 2023: Aviva Leads the Way - Dynamics, Trends and Opportunities

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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DUBLIN, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "United Kingdom (UK) Household Insurance Market Dynamics, Trends and Opportunities, 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "United Kingdom (UK) Household Insurance Market Dynamics, Trends and Opportunities, 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report analyzes the UK household insurance market, looking at drivers of uptake across different demographics and dwelling types.
  • It discusses the claims landscape in 2022 as well as the housing market and upcoming regulatory changes within insurance.
  • The UK household insurance market is expected to grow by 2.9% in 2023, following a 3.3% decline in 2022.

Alside® Introduces Four Charming Coastal Colors

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alside,® a leading manufacturer and distributor of exterior building products, has introduced four new colors in its popular Coventry® vinyl siding and Architectural Classics® vinyl shake product lines to meet the increasing demand for vibrant and beach-inspired finishes in coastal markets in the Southeast.

Key Points: 
  • We are providing homeowners with options to reflect the serene aesthetic and charm of coastal towns.
  • The nature-inspired palette pairs easily with crisp whites, soft tones or saturated shades for a charming seaside exterior design.
  • The new coastal colors include:
    Cottage Yellow, a warm and inviting shade, brings a touch of sunshine to any home exterior.
  • "With the introduction of these four new colors, we are providing homeowners with options to reflect the serene aesthetic and charm of coastal towns.

New gamer VTuber agency, "Specialite" debuts its first generation of 7 VTubers, active in Japan and English-speaking countries

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Friday, November 24, 2023
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"Specialite" is a VTuber agency that brings together gaming enthusiasts and skilled players, primarily focusing on game live streaming.

Key Points: 
  • "Specialite" is a VTuber agency that brings together gaming enthusiasts and skilled players, primarily focusing on game live streaming.
  • Following auditions conducted in May 2023, three Japanese VTubers (JP Talents) and four English VTubers (EN Talents) will begin their activities today across their dedicated social media platforms.
  • On top of this, additional JP talents are scheduled to debut at a later date as a part of the 1st generation along side the three existing JP talents.
  • The company is also gearing up to conduct auditions for the second generation, so stay tuned for future updates and announcements.

Survey reveals 8 in 10 Americans worry that Artificial Intelligence tech will be used for identity theft crimes

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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Today more than 8 in 10 (82%) are concerned about the use of AI by criminals to steal someone's identity, that's according to a group of general consumer respondents of the latest Agency Forward survey conducted by Nationwide .

Key Points: 
  • Today more than 8 in 10 (82%) are concerned about the use of AI by criminals to steal someone's identity, that's according to a group of general consumer respondents of the latest Agency Forward survey conducted by Nationwide .
  • 15% of consumers report currently owning cyber insurance, down 1 point from 2022 findings.
  • Barriers for not having it: 40% lack of knowledge, 36% lack of awareness of availability, 29% perceived costs.
  • Consumers can check with their agent to see what's available to them and identify vulnerabilities.