Public policy

Senior SEC leader Jennifer Zepralka joins Mayer Brown

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayer Brown announced that Jennifer Zepralka has joined the firm's Public Companies & Corporate Governance practice as a partner. She joins the firm from the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance, where she served as chief of the Office of Small Business Policy since 2018.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayer Brown announced that Jennifer Zepralka has joined the firm's Public Companies & Corporate Governance practice as a partner.
  • "We're very pleased to welcome Jennifer to our firm," said Jon Van Gorp, chair of Mayer Brown.
  • Mayer Brown is a global services provider comprising associated legal practices that are separate entities, including Mayer Brown LLP (Illinois, USA), Mayer Brown International LLP (England & Wales), Mayer Brown (a Hong Kong partnership) and Tauil & Chequer Advogados (a Brazilian law partnership) and non-legal service providers, which provide consultancy services (collectively, the "Mayer Brown Practices").
  • "Mayer Brown" and the Mayer Brown logo are the trademarks of Mayer Brown.

Mobius Mobility & ABLE NH Call for Reassessment of Outdated and Harmful Medicare Reimbursement Policy

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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MANCHESTER, N.H., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New Hampshire based organizations Mobius Mobility and ABLE NH are partnering together to urge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS") to update a harmful and outdated coverage policy. Disability advocacy group ABLE NH and iBOT® power wheelchair manufacturer Mobius Mobility call upon CMS to review its "in the home" limitation for coverage of mobility assistive equipment (MAE).

Key Points: 
  • MANCHESTER, N.H., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New Hampshire based organizations Mobius Mobility and ABLE NH are partnering together to urge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS") to update a harmful and outdated coverage policy.
  • Disability advocacy group ABLE NH and iBOT® power wheelchair manufacturer Mobius Mobility call upon CMS to review its "in the home" limitation for coverage of mobility assistive equipment (MAE).
  • ABLE NH, a disability justice organization serving New Hampshire, stands together with Mobius Mobility on this effort for CMS to reevaluate its coverage policy.
  • "While this bureaucratic status quo has persisted for far too long, Mobius Mobility and ABLE NH continue to push for meaningful progress," Lucas Merrow, CEO of Mobius Mobility said.

NCLA Asks en Banc Fifth Circuit to Vacate Legally Defective Nasdaq Board Diversity Rules

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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These Rules impose gender, race and sexual orientation quotas on corporate board membership for Nasdaq-listed companies.

Key Points: 
  • These Rules impose gender, race and sexual orientation quotas on corporate board membership for Nasdaq-listed companies.
  • A Fifth Circuit panel had upheld the Board Diversity Rules, but the en banc court granted NCLA’s request to rehear the case.
  • The Fifth Circuit panel in this case deferred to that flawed reasoning without addressing the statutory prohibitions that should invalidate the Rules.
  • NCLA looks forward to the en banc Fifth Circuit’s addressing each of these problems in turn.

Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Funding of Foundational Research Leads to New FDA Approved Treatment Duvyzat (givinostat) for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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"The approval of Duvyzat (givinostat) provides another significant treatment option for people living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy,” said Sharon Hesterlee, PhD, Chief Research Officer, MDA.

Key Points: 
  • "The approval of Duvyzat (givinostat) provides another significant treatment option for people living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy,” said Sharon Hesterlee, PhD, Chief Research Officer, MDA.
  • “Muscular Dystrophy Association’s funding was fundamental for the discovery of HDACi in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
  • “We’re excited to celebrate this additional treatment option for people living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
  • My son is an example,” said Jessica Curran, MDA family member and mother of Conner who lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Gbadewole Kayode appointed Vice Chairman REDAN-FCT, Expresses Commitment to Leadership

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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My primary goals and objectives as the newly elected Vice Chairman include, among others, membership mobilizations and registration to have an all-inclusive REDAN FCT,” said Amos Kayode in his acceptance statement.

Key Points: 
  • My primary goals and objectives as the newly elected Vice Chairman include, among others, membership mobilizations and registration to have an all-inclusive REDAN FCT,” said Amos Kayode in his acceptance statement.
  • The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) Abuja Chapter is dedicated to leadership in the industry, the real estate profession, and the communities they serve.
  • Dr. Gbadewole has been identified by the association as a thought leader because of his progressive ideas about real estate.
  • Hill Crest Estate, Guzape, Asokoro Crown Smart City phase 1,2 and 3 at Karsana, Abuja.

Fraser Institute News Release: Higher spending on K-12 education does not result in better student outcomes

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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“Just spending more on K-12 education does not lead to better student outcomes,” said Derek J. Allison, Fraser Institute senior fellow and author of School Spending and Performance in Canada and Other High-Income Countries.

Key Points: 
  • “Just spending more on K-12 education does not lead to better student outcomes,” said Derek J. Allison, Fraser Institute senior fellow and author of School Spending and Performance in Canada and Other High-Income Countries.
  • It finds that higher per-student spending levels are not associated with stronger academic achievement.
  • Conversely, British Columbia was the lowest spender per student in Canada and achieved the fourth-highest PISA scores.
  • “The evidence is clear—simply spending more on established K-12 schools without finding new and better ways to help kids learn will not improve student outcomes,” Allison said.

Mitesco Announces Advisory Board Appointments

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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VERO BEACH, FL, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Mitesco, Inc. (OTC:MITI, “the Company”, www.mitescoinc.com ) today announced that it has appointed three (3) professionals to its recently formed “Advisory Board”.

Key Points: 
  • VERO BEACH, FL, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Mitesco, Inc. (OTC:MITI, “the Company”, www.mitescoinc.com ) today announced that it has appointed three (3) professionals to its recently formed “Advisory Board”.
  • The Board will be comprised of individuals with specific subject matter expertise who may assist the Company in finding and evaluating qualified companies.
  • The Advisory Board is a non-executive board, and its participants shall not be subject to any of the regulations under Section 16 of the Securities Act.
  • The initial appointments to the Advisory Board are as follows:
    With a career in data security, Ms. Kristen Plybon is a cybersecurity professional with a strong background in data privacy with CIPP/US and CIPP/E certifications.

Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in Pivotal NCLA Case Against Gov’t Social Media Censorship

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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The vast, coordinated silencing of First Amendment-protected speech has targeted influential, highly qualified voices including doctors and scientists like Drs.

Key Points: 
  • The vast, coordinated silencing of First Amendment-protected speech has targeted influential, highly qualified voices including doctors and scientists like Drs.
  • We went to social media to voice our opinions and were silenced by government employees who bullied social media snowflakes into silencing our voices.
  • In the Murthy v. Missouri case, the Supreme Court has the opportunity to restore the First Amendment in this country.
  • That is what the government did here, and if that is allowed then the First Amendment is a dead letter.”

New Poll Shows Arizonans Want Action on Homelessness

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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"Arizonans want leaders to respond with urgency as crime, drugs, and homelessness in their communities continue to rise.

Key Points: 
  • "Arizonans want leaders to respond with urgency as crime, drugs, and homelessness in their communities continue to rise.
  • Author of the poll and Cicero Director of Communications Stefani Buhajla added, "These results are not at all surprising.
  • Arizona has been battling crisis levels of drug trafficking and homelessness for years.
  • Key highlights from the survey:
    Addressing Homelessness: The survey highlights significant concerns regarding homelessness, with 74% of all voters believing it is increasing in Arizona.

Beer Institute Honors 12 Exemplary Beer Industry Employees with Inaugural Best in Brew Award

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Beer Institute, the oldest national trade association representing the beer industry, recognized 12 beer industry employees with its inaugural Best in Brew Award, which honors exceptional employees from Beer Institute member companies, at an award gala in Washington, D.C.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Beer Institute, the oldest national trade association representing the beer industry, recognized 12 beer industry employees with its inaugural Best in Brew Award, which honors exceptional employees from Beer Institute member companies, at an award gala in Washington, D.C.
  • This accolade celebrates and salutes beer industry workers who consistently go above and beyond, demonstrating outstanding dedication and contributions to their respective companies and the beer industry.
  • “Nearly 2.4 million Americans owe their livelihood to the beer industry, and the Best in Brew Award celebrates extraordinary individuals whose unwavering commitment and passion fuel the success of a vibrant beer industry,” said Brian Crawford, president and CEO of the Beer Institute.
  • "These employees have consistently set the highest example at their respective companies, and their dedication to the art of brewing and selling beer exemplifies what makes beer America’s favorite beverage alcohol.”
    The Beer Institute honored the following industry employees with a Best in Brew Award:
    John Geist (retired), Boston Beer Company, Boston, MA
    Robert Kunkle, O-I Glass/Rocky Mountain Bottle Company, Wheat Ridge, CO
    This is the first year the Beer Institute has recognized exceptional beer industry employees with the Best in Brew Award.