Sexual ethics

Student-Athletes File Class Action Lawsuit Against NCAA and Former Track Coach John Rembao, According to FeganScott Law Firm

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Coach Rembaos pattern of predatory behavior is just one example of a long line of coaches who have sexually abused athletes.

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  • Coach Rembaos pattern of predatory behavior is just one example of a long line of coaches who have sexually abused athletes.
  • In fact, given the lack of NCAA rules mandating reporting, Coach Rembao was permitted to move between NCAA schools and continue the harassment of his victims.
  • The lawsuit alleges that the NCAAs failure to prohibit sexual abuse contributed to threatening environments at member institutions.
  • FeganScott is a national class-action law firm dedicated to helping victims of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.

FeganScott and Lieff Cabraser File Sexual Abuse Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Student-Athletes Against NCAA and Former Track Coach John Rembao

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020

The complaint alleges that the NCAA put student-athletes at all NCAA member schools in harms way by failing to prohibit sexual abuse, sexual harassment, or sexual contact between coaches and student-athletes, and by permitting coaches accused of sexual abuse to move unfettered between NCAA schools.

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  • The complaint alleges that the NCAA put student-athletes at all NCAA member schools in harms way by failing to prohibit sexual abuse, sexual harassment, or sexual contact between coaches and student-athletes, and by permitting coaches accused of sexual abuse to move unfettered between NCAA schools.
  • Coach Rembaos pattern of predatory behavior is just one example of a long line of coaches who have sexually abused athletes.
  • In fact, given the lack of NCAA rules mandating reporting, Coach Rembao was permitted to move between NCAA schools and continue the harassment of his victims.
  • The lawsuit alleges that the NCAAs failure to prohibit sexual abuse contributed to threatening environments at member institutions.

Buckeye Partners, L.P. Announces Receipt of Requisite Consents in Consent Solicitations for Each of Its 4.150% Notes Due 2023, 4.350% Notes Due 2024 and 5.600% Notes Due 2044, 3.950% Notes Due 2026, 4.125% Notes Due 2027, and 5.850% Notes Due 2043 and Ext

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Pursuant to the Consent Solicitation Statement, the consummation of each Expired Consent Solicitation and the payment of the Consenting Notes Consent Fee is conditioned on the receipt of the 2033 Notes Requisite Consents (as defined below), unless waived by Buckeye.

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  • Pursuant to the Consent Solicitation Statement, the consummation of each Expired Consent Solicitation and the payment of the Consenting Notes Consent Fee is conditioned on the receipt of the 2033 Notes Requisite Consents (as defined below), unless waived by Buckeye.
  • Except as provided herein, all other terms, provisions and conditions of the 2033 Notes Consent Solicitation remain unchanged.
  • The terms of the 2033 Notes Consent Solicitation are detailed in the Consent Solicitation Statement.
  • Holders should carefully read the Consent Solicitation Statement because it contains important information, including the various terms and conditions of the 2033 Notes Consent Solicitation.

LifePoint Health, Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for LifePoint Health, Inc.’s 8.25% Senior Secured Notes Due 2023 and 11.5% Senior Notes Due 2024

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Monday, February 24, 2020

The Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation are being made pursuant to an Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement dated February 7, 2020 (the Tender Offer Materials), which sets forth a more detailed description of the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation.

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  • The Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation are being made pursuant to an Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement dated February 7, 2020 (the Tender Offer Materials), which sets forth a more detailed description of the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation.
  • Holders of the Notes are urged to carefully read the Tender Offer Materials before making any decision with respect to the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation.
  • The Company is making the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation only by, and pursuant to, the terms of the Tender Offer Materials.
  • The Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation are being made only pursuant to the Tender Offer Materials.

Absolut Vodka Wants to Talk About Sex, Consent

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Friday, February 14, 2020

#SexResponsibly a bold new campaign to help spark a conversation on the role of consent in safe, healthy sex.

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  • #SexResponsibly a bold new campaign to help spark a conversation on the role of consent in safe, healthy sex.
  • Using the chronology of a date to break down different stages of consent, the campaign puts a spotlight on how people do (or don't) address consent in their own lives.
  • Donations from the Valentine's Day engagement will be in addition to an initial donation to support RAINN's work from Absolut.
  • Absolut has also committed to take action in support of responsible drinking and consent by:
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Buckeye Partners, L.P. Announces Commencement Of Consent Solicitations For Each Of Its 4.150% Notes Due 2023, 4.350% Notes Due 2024 And 5.600% Notes Due 2044, 3.950% Notes Due 2026, 4.125% Notes Due 2027, 6.750% Notes Due 2033 And 5.850% Notes Due 2043

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Thursday, February 13, 2020

The consummation of each Consent Solicitation is conditioned on the receipt of the applicable Requisite Consents for each of the other Consent Solicitations.

Key Points: 
  • The consummation of each Consent Solicitation is conditioned on the receipt of the applicable Requisite Consents for each of the other Consent Solicitations.
  • Buckeye further reserves the right, in its sole discretion, not to accept any deliveries of consents with respect to the Notes.
  • Buckeye is making the Consent Solicitations only in those jurisdictions where it is legal to do so.
  • The Consent Solicitations are being made solely on the terms and conditions set forth in the Consent Solicitation Statement.

Buckeye Partners, L.P. Announces Cash Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Its Notes Due 2021

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Monday, February 10, 2020

Buckeye is making the Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation only in those jurisdictions where it is legal to do so.

Key Points: 
  • Buckeye is making the Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation only in those jurisdictions where it is legal to do so.
  • King & Co., Inc., the information agent and the tender agent for the Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation.
  • The Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation are being made solely on the terms and conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase.
  • Holders should carefully read the Offer to Purchase because it contains important information, including the various terms and conditions of the Tender Offer Consent Solicitation.

Free safeguarding toolkit can help organisations strengthen sexual abuse response and prevention systems

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Thursday, January 30, 2020

In this spirit, Chemonics has launched a Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse (SHEA) Prevention and Response Toolkit .

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  • In this spirit, Chemonics has launched a Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse (SHEA) Prevention and Response Toolkit .
  • The free, open-access toolkit provides organisations with a step-by-step guide on how to lead training and set up systems to prevent and respond to sexual abuse.
  • "To support Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse prevention and response initiatives, the international development sector must work together to share tools and lessons learned.
  • "The Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse Prevention and Response Toolkit embodies Chemonics' commitment to the safeguarding agenda.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. and AK Steel Holding Corporation Announce Successful Results of Early Participation in Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Cliffs and AK Steel Corporation are making the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations pursuant to the terms of and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement.

Key Points: 
  • Cliffs and AK Steel Corporation are making the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations pursuant to the terms of and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement.
  • The terms of the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations remain as set forth in the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement.
  • Cliffs and AK Steel Corporation currently expect that the Expiration Date will be extended to coincide with the date of the consummation of the Merger.
  • Cliffs and AK Steel Corporation reserve the right to terminate, withdraw, amend or extend the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations as described in the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement.

International Academic Journal AG About Gender Releases a Special Issue on Pornography

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

GENOA, Italy, Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In consideration of the significant influence that porn has on society, an Italian-based academic journal, AG About Gender , has published a special issue on pornography, marking the first time an Italian academic journal is dedicating an entire issue to the subject.

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  • GENOA, Italy, Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In consideration of the significant influence that porn has on society, an Italian-based academic journal, AG About Gender , has published a special issue on pornography, marking the first time an Italian academic journal is dedicating an entire issue to the subject.
  • Following the launch of Porn Studies in 2014, the first academic journal exclusively devoted to research on pornography, this issue of AG About Gender reflects a growing interest among researchers worldwide in taking pornography and its impact on social and economic life seriously.
  • "Academic research on pornography has the potential to expand our understanding about an extremely popular and profitable, yet often stigmatized, segment of popular culture.
  • AG About Gender: International Journal of Gender Studies is a peer-reviewed international journal, based at the University of Genoa in Italy, that aims to be a reference point for scholars, academics, and non-academics engaged in interdisciplinary research and reflection on gender.