Lead

NSC INVESTOR NOTIFICATION: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Announces Lead Plaintiff Deadline on May 15, 2023 in Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Filed against Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 8, 2023

RADNOR, Pa., May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP ( www.ktmc.com ) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Norfolk Southern Corporation (“Norfolk Southern”) ( NYSE: NSC ).

Key Points: 
  • RADNOR, Pa., May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP ( www.ktmc.com ) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Norfolk Southern Corporation (“Norfolk Southern”) ( NYSE: NSC ).
  • Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages Norfolk Southern investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.
  • The class action complaint against Norfolk Southern, captioned Bucks County Employees Retirement System v. Norfolk Southern Corporation, et al.
  • The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel.

enCore Energy Announces Acquisition of Proprietary PFN Technology, Equipment and Global Licensing Rights

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 8, 2023

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - enCore Energy Corp. (NYSE: EU) (TSXV: EU) (the "Company" or "enCore") announced today the acquisition of all of the proprietary Prompt Fission Neutron ("PFN") technology and equipment, including related exclusive intellectual property, and global licensing rights from Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc. ("Energy Fuels"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Fuels, Inc.

Key Points: 
  • CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - enCore Energy Corp. (NYSE: EU) (TSXV: EU) (the "Company" or "enCore") announced today the acquisition of all of the proprietary Prompt Fission Neutron ("PFN") technology and equipment, including related exclusive intellectual property, and global licensing rights from Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc. ("Energy Fuels"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Fuels, Inc.
  • We have already seen the benefits of the technology in the past with reliable uranium resource estimates derived from PFN that were confirmed by historical production results.
  • We are using this proven PFN technology right now as we install our production patterns in our soon to be producing wellfields."
  • The ratio of epithermal to thermal neutrons is proportional to uranium allowing the U3O8 ore grade to be accurately calculated.

"Blame the Victim" Tactic of Lead Paint Industry Now Used by Defenders of Fluoridation

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, May 7, 2023

Historian Gerald Markowitz described a 1957 meeting of the Lead Industries Association (LIA) where its director:

Key Points: 
  • Historian Gerald Markowitz described a 1957 meeting of the Lead Industries Association (LIA) where its director:
    "…defined lead poisoning as a problem of slums.
  • And so he was in that meeting really blaming the victims … blaming the parents of children for not preventing lead poisoning."
  • He argued that blood lead was higher in low IQ children not because the lead had caused the reduction in IQ, but because low IQ children ate more lead paint chips.
  • The "blame the victim" tactic, now with fluoride, has the same goal as when the lead industry used it: to delay action for years by manufacturing doubt.

Two KnowBe4 Leaders Named Winners For 2023 OnCon Icon Awards

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 5, 2023

TAMPA BAY, Fla., May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced that its General Counsel Alicia Dietzen has been recognized with an OnCon 2023 Top 10 Corporate Counsel award along with Drew Graef, SVP of global talent, who has been recognized with an OnCon 2023 Top 10 Talent Acquisition Professional award.

Key Points: 
  • The OnConferences team determines finalists based on the applications and nominations, and public/peer voting determines the recipients of the Icon Awards.
  • During her tenure at KnowBe4, Dietzen has managed to build a legal department and facilitate and support its global expansion efforts.
  • For a full list of the 2023 OnCon Top 100 Corporate Counsel Award recipients, visit https://www.onconferences.com/2023-legal-winners .
  • For a full list of the 2023 OnCon Top 100 Talent Acquisition Professional Award recipients, visit https://www.onconferences.com/2023-talent-acquisition-winners .

Two Conversant Group Employees Named Young Professionals to Watch in the ILTA 2023 Distinguished Peer Awards

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 5, 2023

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conversant Group, an innovative provider of "Secure First" infrastructure and cybersecurity services, today announced that their Director of Demand Generation, Michael Williams, and Assessments and Innovation Manager, Leland Smith, have been honored by the International Legal Technology Association as Young Professionals to Watch in the Distinguished Peer Awards Program, taking up two of the 27 winner slots.

Key Points: 
  • He is the first contact customers will have with Conversant, setting a positive tone for these long-term relationships.
  • He is also the company's primary point of management and support for ILTA and has been critical in deepening project collaboration and sponsorship.
  • "I am extremely honored to be one of the recipients of ILTA's Distinguished Peer Awards for 2023, and especially the recognition as a Young Professional to Watch," Williams said.
  • The Young Professionals to Watch Award is intended to recognize rising young professionals (under 40) in the legal technology industry, including members, ILTA staff, press, partners and academics.

Twist Bioscience Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 5, 2023

Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, today reported financial results and business highlights for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 ended March 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, today reported financial results and business highlights for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 ended March 31, 2023.
  • Revenue: Total revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 were $60.2 million compared to $48.1 million for the same period of fiscal 2022.
  • Shipped products to 2,100 customers in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, versus approximately 2,000 customers in the second quarter of fiscal 2022.
  • Shipped approximately 152,000 genes during the second quarter of fiscal 2023, compared with approximately 124,000 genes during the second quarter of fiscal 2022.

Torex Gold Enters Into a Sustainability-Linked Loan

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 4, 2023

TORONTO, May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Torex Gold Resources Inc. (the “Company” or “Torex”) (TSX: TXG) is pleased to announce that it has amended the terms of its $150 million revolving credit facility and its $100 million term loan to include incentive pricing terms related to achieving various Sustainability Performance Targets (“SPTs”) including those in safety, climate change, and alignment with the World Gold Council’s Responsible Gold Mining Principles (“RGMPs”).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Torex Gold Resources Inc. (the “Company” or “Torex”) (TSX: TXG) is pleased to announce that it has amended the terms of its $150 million revolving credit facility and its $100 million term loan to include incentive pricing terms related to achieving various Sustainability Performance Targets (“SPTs”) including those in safety, climate change, and alignment with the World Gold Council’s Responsible Gold Mining Principles (“RGMPs”).
  • Jody Kuzenko, President & CEO of Torex, stated:
    “We are pleased to be one of the first mid-tier gold producers to enter into a Sustainability-Linked Loan (“SLL”).
  • This includes the safety of our workers, climate change, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility more broadly.
  • The Bank of Montreal and ING Capital LLC acted as the Sustainability Structuring Agents for the SLL.

Parallel ENT & Allergy Adds the Ear Institute of Texas and the Hearing Institute of Texas as Supported Practices

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 4, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parallel ENT & Allergy has expanded into a third state through its partnership with the Ear Institute of Texas (EIT) and the Hearing Institute of Texas (HIT).

Key Points: 
  • SAN ANTONIO, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parallel ENT & Allergy has expanded into a third state through its partnership with the Ear Institute of Texas (EIT) and the Hearing Institute of Texas (HIT).
  • Founded in 2003 by Dr. Lance Jackson, the Ear Institute of Texas and Hearing Institute of Texas has five board-certified physicians and total staff of 50.
  • The Hearing Institute of Texas fits patients with hearing aids and provides all aspects of audiology care, including cochlear implantation.
  • "We are happy to welcome the physicians and staff from the Ear Institute of Texas and the Hearing Institute of Texas to the growing Parallel team," says Glenn Noble, Parallel's CEO.

LEGGETT & PLATT ANNOUNCES ANNUAL MEETING RESULTS AND CHANGES TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 4, 2023

Annual meeting addressed four items of business; voting aligned with Board recommendations

Key Points: 
  • Annual meeting addressed four items of business; voting aligned with Board recommendations
    Lead Independent Director Judy Odom retired; Robert Brunner appointed Lead Independent Director
    Leggett & Platt's annual meeting of shareholders was held this morning.
  • As previously announced, Karl Glassman retired as an executive officer of the Company, effective today, and will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • Karl was appointed Executive Chairman of the Board following his retirement as the Company's CEO on December 31, 2021, a position he held since 2016.
  • In addition, Judy Odom retired from the Board of Directors, effective today, at the conclusion of her current term.

Jesse Levin Named Chief Executive Officer of BetterCloud

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 4, 2023

NEW YORK, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BetterCloud, the leading SaaS Management Platform provider, today announced that seasoned growth-strategy veteran, Jesse Levin, joined the company as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Levin joins the company to lead BetterCloud through its next stage of growth, as company Founder and current CEO, David Politis, steps into the role of Executive Chairman. Both leadership changes are effective immediately. 

Key Points: 
  • Seasoned Growth Strategist and Operator to Guide Efforts to Accelerate Growth, Operating Scale and Market Leadership
    NEW YORK, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BetterCloud , the leading SaaS Management Platform provider, today announced that seasoned growth-strategy veteran, Jesse Levin, joined the company as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Levin joins the company to lead BetterCloud through its next stage of growth, as company Founder and current CEO, David Politis, steps into the role of Executive Chairman.
  • "I am honored by the opportunity to serve BetterCloud as its new CEO," said Levin.
  • This strong and impressive foundation sets Levin and the BetterCloud executive team up to continue to lead and strengthen BetterCloud's category dominance as the market-leading SaaS Management Platform.