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VinAudit Canada Secures Landmark Data Access Victory in Yukon Supreme Court

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a landmark victory, vehicle history report provider VinAudit Canada secured a ruling in its favor from the Yukon Supreme Court in a case against the Yukon government. The ruling, the first of its kind under the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPPA), carries significant implications for both VinAudit Canada and information accessibility in the territory.

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  • In a major victory for transparency, VinAudit Canada secured a landmark court ruling granting access to critical vehicle accident information.
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a landmark victory, vehicle history report provider VinAudit Canada secured a ruling in its favor from the Yukon Supreme Court in a case against the Yukon government.
  • Deputy Justice David Crerar, a Yukon Supreme Court judge, found the Yukon Department of Highways and Public Works "unreasonable" in denying VinAudit Canada access to vehicle accident information.
  • December 2023: Yukon Supreme Court rules in favor of VinAudit Canada.

Chris Inglis Elected to AIG’s Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected John (Chris) Inglis as an independent Director, effective March 1, 2024.

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  • American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected John (Chris) Inglis as an independent Director, effective March 1, 2024.
  • After 43 years of federal service, including 28 years at the National Security Agency and seven years as its Deputy Director, Mr. Inglis retired from the Department of Defense in January 2014.
  • "Chris Inglis is a highly accomplished leader who will provide insight and perspective based on his deep experience with cyber intelligence and advanced technology," said AIG Lead Independent Director, John G. Rice.
  • "Chris brings nearly five decades of distinguished military service as well as public and private sector leadership to AIG, and we look forward to welcoming him as our newest Board member."

Officials Break Ground on $21M Kinetic Project to Bring Fiber Broadband to 4,000 in Lee County

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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The project to serve Lee County is Kinetic’s first venture in the county.

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  • The project to serve Lee County is Kinetic’s first venture in the county.
  • “What Kinetic is doing is helping Lee County immeasurably,” Georgia Public Service Commission Chairman Jason Shaw said at Wednesday’s event.
  • It will also place about 360 miles of fiber-optic cable to bring high-speed fiber internet to Lee County.
  • Kinetic’s Lee County fiber project is part of a $2 billion multiyear capital investment strategy by Kinetic to dramatically expand gigabit fiber service across the company’s 18-state footprint.

The New York Academy of Medicine Launches Initiative to Build Health Systems Resilience

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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New York, NY, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM), an innovator in public health for more than 176 years, launches its first initiative in a multiyear plan to help build more resilient health systems in the era of climate change.

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  • New York, NY, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM), an innovator in public health for more than 176 years, launches its first initiative in a multiyear plan to help build more resilient health systems in the era of climate change.
  • NYAM’s Designing Health Systems Resilience program will begin to establish a community of practice among health executives, public health officials, payers, and policy-makers as a first step toward building a “Roadmap to Resilience,” providing recommendations for programming and partnerships to support healthcare and public health system resilience across New York.
  • Designing Health Systems Resilience is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors, including the Commonwealth Fund, Mount Sinai Health System, Netflix, and Northwell Health, and our media partner City & State New York.
  • Future phases of NYAM’s work with public health and health systems will explore support of resilience strategies and assessment for impact, sustainability, and potential for broader replication.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Launches Rural and Agriculture Voter Drive

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today launched an aggressive campaign to educate and register rural and agriculturally aligned voters in advance of the November 2024 election. With former president Donald Trump strongly positioned as the presumptive nominee for the Republican party, Commissioner Miller is setting his sights on defeating Joe Biden in November.

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  • Miller Focuses on General Election by Educating, Registering Rural and Ag Voters
    STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today launched an aggressive campaign to educate and register rural and agriculturally aligned voters in advance of the November 2024 election.
  • In 2016, rural America overwhelmingly supported President Trump in his defeat of Hillary Clinton, with rural voters backing Trump by margins of two-to-one.
  • In 2021 alone, over 300,000 Americans moved from urban to rural communities, reversing a decade long trend of rural population loss.
  • Said Miller, "President Donald Trump delivered more for agriculture and rural America than any president in modern history.

HR Technology Conference & Exposition® Europe Launches Agenda, Spotlights Keynotes from Global Industry Leaders

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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Ahead of the approaching HR Technology Conference Europe, Bersin shared, “I'm excited to keynote the HR Tech Europe event this year.

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  • Ahead of the approaching HR Technology Conference Europe, Bersin shared, “I'm excited to keynote the HR Tech Europe event this year.
  • Thursday afternoon, Madeline Laurano of Aptitude Research will present the “Global State of HR Technology,” drawing on new research set to be unveiled at the HR Technology Conference Europe.
  • Produced by the team behind the annual HR Technology Conference & Exposition® in the U.S., the agenda for the HR Technology Conference Europe also includes HR Tech Talks and breakout sessions hosted by renowned industry voices and organizations.
  • HR Technology Conference Europe will provide a forum to address those topics, giving attendees a chance to connect and learn from industry leaders as well as one another.”
    To register for HR Technology Conference & Exposition® Europe, please visit https://hrtechnologyeurope.com .

NOVONIX Appoints Sharan Burrow AC to Board of Directors

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Sunday, February 4, 2024
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BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or “the Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, today announced the appointment of Sharan Burrow AC to its Board of Directors, effective 28 February, 2024.

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  • BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or “the Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, today announced the appointment of Sharan Burrow AC to its Board of Directors, effective 28 February, 2024.
  • Chairman Robert J. Natter said: "Ms. Burrow is a global leader in creating thriving and diverse workplaces with responsible governance.
  • I am delighted to welcome Ms. Burrow to the NOVONIX Board of Directors, recognizing her extensive experience and outstanding qualifications."
  • “NOVONIX is an exciting company on the cutting edge of technology that can help transition the world away from fossil fuels,” said Ms. Burrow.

Florida Grand Opera Proudly Announces Tina Vidal-Duart as Chair of the Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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MIAMI, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of the Florida Grand Opera (FGO) announces Tina Vidal-Duart as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Ms. Vidal-Duart assumes the position from Per Olof Lööf. Mr. Lööf has been working with Ms. Vidal-Duart for the past year as she transitioned from Chair Elect to take on the role as Chair of FGO.

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  • MIAMI, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of the Florida Grand Opera (FGO) announces Tina Vidal-Duart as the new Chair of its Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Lööf stated, "I am honored to have served as Chair and President of Florida Grand Opera.
  • Ms. Vidal-Duart has been a distinguished member of the Florida Grand Opera's Board since 2019, and from 2022, as Chair Elect.
  • To schedule an interview with Ms. Vidal-Duart or for more information about the Florida Grand Opera and its upcoming events and March Gala, please contact [email protected] or visit www.fgo.org .

SEC Denies NCLA Petition Against Agency’s Illegal Gag Rule on Targets of Settled Enforcement Cases

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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SEC had ignored the initial petition for more than five years, prompting NCLA to file a renewed petition against the Gag Rule in December 2023.

Key Points: 
  • SEC had ignored the initial petition for more than five years, prompting NCLA to file a renewed petition against the Gag Rule in December 2023.
  • NCLA will challenge SEC’s denial of the petition in court, defending Americans against the Gag Rule’s constitutional and statutory defects.
  • SEC’s denial letter is internally contradictory, asserting that its gag orders are negotiated terms of settlement between the parties.
  • NCLA represents Mr. Novinger in appealing the gag provisions in his SEC settlement before the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.

Former U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Dr. William Beach Joins UKG Workforce Institute Advisory Board

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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The UKG Workforce Institute — a think tank known for its global research and actionable insights on what’s impacting HR, organizations, and their people — is pleased to welcome Dr. William Beach, labor economist and former Commissioner of Labor Statistics at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), to the institute’s advisory board of experts.

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  • The UKG Workforce Institute — a think tank known for its global research and actionable insights on what’s impacting HR, organizations, and their people — is pleased to welcome Dr. William Beach, labor economist and former Commissioner of Labor Statistics at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), to the institute’s advisory board of experts.
  • Appointed to a four-year term at the BLS in 2019 , Beach served under two U.S. presidential administrations as the bureau’s 15th Commissioner of Labor Statistics.
  • “I’m excited to be joining the UKG Workforce Institute advisory board,” said Beach.
  • As a member of the UKG Workforce Institute advisory board, Beach will tackle such topics as what’s happening in the U.S. labor market , the next generation of work, automation, employee engagement, and population trends.