Sexual ethics

Metso Corporation launches consent solicitation from holders of certain notes issued under its EMTN Program

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019

The details of the consent solicitation are more fully described in the attached Launch Announcement and the Consent Solicitation Memorandum referred to therein.

Key Points: 
  • The details of the consent solicitation are more fully described in the attached Launch Announcement and the Consent Solicitation Memorandum referred to therein.
  • This announcement must be read in conjunction with the Consent Solicitation Memorandum.
  • The distribution or publication of this announcement or of the Consent Solicitation Memorandum in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law.
  • Persons into whose possession this announcement or the Consent Solicitation Memorandum comes are required by Metso Corporation to inform themselves about, and to observe, any such restrictions.

Progenics Confirms Notice of Preliminary Consent Solicitation by Velan Capital, L.P. Despite Repeated Efforts by the Company to Reach a Reasonable Resolution

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Velan asserted in a press release issued upon its SEC filing that Progenics has failed to engage with it.

Key Points: 
  • Velan asserted in a press release issued upon its SEC filing that Progenics has failed to engage with it.
  • Since the Annual Meeting in July, the Company has continued to engage with Velan in good faith and has made numerous and reasonable settlement proposals to avoid a costly and distracting consent solicitation.
  • Velan launched todays consent solicitation for control of the Board just two days after presenting a counterproposal to the Company.
  • Progenics, its directors, executive officers and certain employees may be deemed participants in the solicitation of consent revocations in connection with Velans consent solicitation.

Optimed Launches Informed Consent Tool

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Optimed Ltd. ( http://www.optimed.co.uk ) are launching CAPTIV8 Consent to save clinicians' time and improve the quality of informed consent.

Key Points: 
  • Optimed Ltd. ( http://www.optimed.co.uk ) are launching CAPTIV8 Consent to save clinicians' time and improve the quality of informed consent.
  • The consent tool allows Ophthalmologists to create customized playlists of animations and upload personalized videos to educate patients as part of the consent process.
  • The CAPTIV8 Informed Consent tool helps clinicians:
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  • The CAPTIV8 Informed Consent tool is available as an add-on to standard CAPTIV8+ and CAPTIV8 subscriptions.

Newmont Goldcorp Announces Successful Completion of Consent Solicitation for its 5.875% Notes due 2035

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Friday, August 23, 2019

Newmont Goldcorp intends to pay the Consent Fee on August 28, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • Newmont Goldcorp intends to pay the Consent Fee on August 28, 2019.
  • King & Co., Inc. acted as the information and tabulation agent for the Consent Solicitation (the Information and Tabulation Agent).
  • Holders may also contact their broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning the Consent Solicitation.
  • The Consent Solicitation was made solely by means of the Consent Solicitation Statement and was subject to the terms and conditions stated therein.

Newmont Goldcorp Announces Consent Solicitation for its 5.875% Notes due 2035

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Friday, August 16, 2019

The Consent Solicitation is being made solely by means of the Consent Solicitation Statement and on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein.

Key Points: 
  • The Consent Solicitation is being made solely by means of the Consent Solicitation Statement and on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein.
  • King & Co., Inc. is acting as the information and tabulation agent for the Consent Solicitation (the Information and Tabulation Agent).
  • Holders may also contact their broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning the Consent Solicitation.
  • Holders are urged to review the Consent Solicitation Statement for the detailed terms of the Consent Solicitation and the procedures for consenting to the Proposed Amendments.

Show Me Consent! - Call For Entries To Short Film Festival

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019

SEATTLE, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Consent Academy is proud to present its first-ever film festival, "Show Me Consent."

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Consent Academy is proud to present its first-ever film festival, "Show Me Consent."
  • Talking to some local artists, it became clear that the short film format would be a great way to highlight consensual behavior in a way people can see and not just read about.
  • The festival is part of the Consent Academy's mission to build Consent Culture in communities, organizations, schools, and at home.
  • Follow the Consent Academy on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter for updates on festival details and help spread the word.

I'm With Them Releases Report on Performance of Top 10 Tech Companies' Misconduct Hotlines; Shows Tech Giants Lag Far Behind Top Ten

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Thursday, July 18, 2019

Many companies choose to implement an anonymous phone line through which complaints are compiled into reports and then channeled to the committee.

Key Points: 
  • Many companies choose to implement an anonymous phone line through which complaints are compiled into reports and then channeled to the committee.
  • The report highlights a significant barrier to reporting in tech which may contribute to simmering sexual misconduct problems: mechanisms are hard to find and access.
  • The study looked at Google search results for each company with the company's name and the words "anonymous hotline."
  • The report offers actionable steps companies can take to encourage reporting sexual misconduct through their anonymous hotlines.

Hagens Berman: Law Firm with High-Profile Sexual Harassment Team Goes After Jeffrey Epstein

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Thursday, July 11, 2019

If you were violated or abused in any way by Jeffrey Epstein, contact us to find out your rights

Key Points: 
  • If you were violated or abused in any way by Jeffrey Epstein, contact us to find out your rights
    Hagens Berman believes that Jeffrey Epstein and coconspirators orchestrated a systemic ring of sexual abuse and sex trafficking.
  • Accusers of Jeffrey Epstein have reported a range of physical, emotional and sexual abuse including rape, forcing victims to recruit other victims, underage sex abuse and other forms of sexual misconduct.
  • If you experienced sexual harassment or other inappropriate actions at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein, contact our legal team.
  • Hagens Berman's attorneys also achieved a nationwide sexual harassment settlement on behalf of 16,000 women and tried the first sexual harassment case in Washington state.

Hagens Berman Investigating UCLA’s Gynecologist Dr. James Mason Heaps Regarding Sexual Misconduct

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

The same class-action law firm, Hagens Berman, that is finalizing a $240 million settlement in a lawsuit on behalf of patients of USCs gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall is now turning its legal teams investigative eye to UCLA regarding its former part-time gynecologist, Dr. James Mason Heaps , who has been accused of similar sexual misconduct.

Key Points: 
  • The same class-action law firm, Hagens Berman, that is finalizing a $240 million settlement in a lawsuit on behalf of patients of USCs gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall is now turning its legal teams investigative eye to UCLA regarding its former part-time gynecologist, Dr. James Mason Heaps , who has been accused of similar sexual misconduct.
  • Previous patients of Dr. Heaps who wish to find out more about their options may also visit the firms Resource Center for more information.
  • Dr. Heaps has also been accused by prosecutors of touching patients for the purpose of sexual arousal, sexual gratification and sexual abuse while they were unconscious, recent news reports.
  • Hagens Berman continues this fight, working to help achieve justice for those who have been victim to sexual violation, and enforce systemic change.

I'm With Them Grades Fortune 10 Companies on Availability of Sexual Misconduct Hotline

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

The study looked at Google search results for each company with the company's name and the words "anonymous hotline."

Key Points: 
  • The study looked at Google search results for each company with the company's name and the words "anonymous hotline."
  • In addition to the suffering of victims, survivors and their colleagues, instances of sexual misconduct cost companies in lost productivity and employees.
  • The report offers actionable steps companies can take to encourage reporting sexual misconduct through their anonymous hotlines.
  • To view the full report visit: https://imwiththem.org/articles/bridging-the-gap-in-reporting-sexual-mis...
    I'm With Them is a non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce work-related sexual misconduct.