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Former Chief Compliance Officers Launch New Firm: Conforma Compliance Group to Provide Bespoke Regulatory Management Solutions with In-House Expertise

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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Conforma Compliance Group , a regulatory management firm for residential lenders, has officially launched its services.

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  • Conforma Compliance Group , a regulatory management firm for residential lenders, has officially launched its services.
  • The founders have crafted best-in-class compliance solutions for mid-sized lenders and managed a broad litigation portfolio, further solidifying their expertise.
  • Al Pitzner, founder and Head of Compliance Strategy, brings a solid understanding of compliance-related risk and a deep expertise in creating effective and efficient compliance solutions.
  • Conforma empowers lenders by providing a range of agile services that include:
    Compliance Management System (CMS) audit, development, and optimization

Higher Logic Appoints Cheryl Brogan as General Counsel

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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Higher Logic , the leading online community platform provider, announces today that it has appointed Cheryl Brogan as General Counsel.

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  • Higher Logic , the leading online community platform provider, announces today that it has appointed Cheryl Brogan as General Counsel.
  • In her position at Higher Logic, Brogan will be responsible for legal matters, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), and privacy compliance.
  • Her insights will help us navigate any legal affairs across all aspects of Higher Logic’s business,” said Higher Logic Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer Tricia Benedix.
  • “Higher Logic is poised for continued momentum and I look forward to working collaboratively across the business to support future growth,” said Brogan.

Essential Utilities Announces Election of Christopher Bruner and Tamara Linde to Board of Directors

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announces Christopher Bruner and Tamara Linde as the newest members of its board of directors.

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  • Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announces Christopher Bruner and Tamara Linde as the newest members of its board of directors.
  • Mr. Bruner will chair Essential’s audit committee and serve on the executive compensation committee.
  • Ms. Linde will serve on the corporate governance committee and the risk mitigation and investment policy committee.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240502139650/en/
    Essential Utilities Announces Election of Christopher Bruner to Board of Directors.

Probo Medical Hires Greg Kopulos and Ashlyn Jennings

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Friday, May 3, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Probo Medical ("Probo"), a global diagnostic imaging solutions provider, has announced the hiring of two new executives to their executive team, Greg Kopulos and Ashlyn Jennings, to support the continued growth of the company.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Probo Medical ("Probo"), a global diagnostic imaging solutions provider, has announced the hiring of two new executives to their executive team, Greg Kopulos and Ashlyn Jennings, to support the continued growth of the company.
  • Greg Kopulos has been named Chief Operating Officer of Probo Medical.
  • Ashlyn Jennings has been named Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel of Probo Medical.
  • "We are excited to welcome Greg and Ashlyn to the team," said Probo CEO Michael Asmer.

Food Bank Council of Michigan One of Four Organizations Nationwide to Receive Key Funding to Support New Medicaid Policy Initiative

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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LANSING, Mich., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Food Bank Council of Michigan was recently awarded a competitive grant to support the implementation of promising food-security policy initiatives within state Medicaid programs.

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  • LANSING, Mich., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Food Bank Council of Michigan was recently awarded a competitive grant to support the implementation of promising food-security policy initiatives within state Medicaid programs.
  • Issued by Share Our Strength, in collaboration with HealthBegins and Benefits Data Trust, the 18-month grant is part of the Medicaid Food Security Network.
  • The Network aims to convene healthcare and food security stakeholders to advocate for the mobilization of the Medicaid system to address food insecurity and health.
  • Grant recipients include:
    To learn more about the Food Bank Council of Michigan's role in eliminating food insecurity in Michigan, go to fbcmich.org
    The Food Bank Council of Michigan leads a unified effort to end hunger in Michigan.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Tax Court of Canada

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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Sophie Matte, Executive Director and General Counsel at the Courts Administration Service in Ottawa, is appointed an associate judge of the Tax Court of Canada.

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  • Sophie Matte, Executive Director and General Counsel at the Courts Administration Service in Ottawa, is appointed an associate judge of the Tax Court of Canada.
  • Associate Judge Matte was the Executive Director and General Counsel of the Tax Court of Canada where she oversaw the general administration of registry operations and judicial support services.
  • She has also appeared before the Federal Court of Appeal, the Court of Appeal of Quebec, the Tax Court of Canada, and the Ontario Superior Court.
  • Budget 2022 provides for 22 new judicial positions, along with two associate judges at the Tax Court of Canada.

Millions Freed to Compete: FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements, LegalMatch.com Helps Workers Find Lawyers

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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These agreements typically prevent workers from joining competing businesses or launching their own, potentially limiting career opportunities and hindering wage growth.

Key Points: 
  • These agreements typically prevent workers from joining competing businesses or launching their own, potentially limiting career opportunities and hindering wage growth.
  • The FTC estimates that 30 million American workers, or one in five, are bound by noncompete agreements.
  • While the FTC's decision offers significant relief to workers, navigating the legalities of noncompete agreements can still be complex.
  • With the FTC's ban on noncompetes, LegalMatch.com is a valuable resource for workers seeking guidance on their rights and next steps.

RealNex Celebrates 10th Anniversary

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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STAFFORD, Texas, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RealNex, a commercial real estate technology company, today announced its 10th anniversary. RealNex launched on May 1, 2014, with the acquisition of three companies that formed its foundation. Today RealNex NavigatorPRO™ is the most complete end-to-end commercial real estate operating system, featuring CRM, Market Intelligence, Financial Analysis, Presentations, Marketing, Reporting, and Transaction Management. In addition, through its affiliate PIX-Virtual, RealNex has developed a burgeoning 3D Virtual Reality offering.

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  • STAFFORD, Texas, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RealNex, a commercial real estate technology company, today announced its 10th anniversary.
  • RealNex launched on May 1, 2014, with the acquisition of three companies that formed its foundation.
  • In addition, through its affiliate PIX-Virtual, RealNex has developed a burgeoning 3D Virtual Reality offering.
  • Since RealNex was formed, the team has migrated REA fully to the cloud as RealNex CRM and greatly expanded the capabilities in the online version.

Stagwell Announces 'Future of News' Summit on May 15 Featuring Trailblazing Panelist Discussions and 50,000-Respondent Study Revealing the Importance of Investing in News

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) today announced the speakers for its inaugural Future of News summit on May 15, 2024 which will be held at Stagwell's global headquarters at One World Trade Center in New York.

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  • Stagwell announces speakers for inaugural Future of News summit on May 15 at its global headquarters in New York.
  • Together, the council will launch a transformative platform to challenge the advertising industry to reinvest in news.
  • "According to our prior research , 90% of voters think the country should have freedom of the press, and yet news monetization is increasingly under attack.
  • Live at the summit we'll bring both brand and publisher partners together to discuss ways to navigate this climate and maintain consumer trust."

Integrity Orthopaedics Announces Closure of Series B Financing

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrity Orthopaedics, Inc., a company pioneering next generation solutions for soft tissue repair, has successfully closed on a Series B financing of $20.6 million.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrity Orthopaedics, Inc., a company pioneering next generation solutions for soft tissue repair, has successfully closed on a Series B financing of $20.6 million.
  • "We are pleased to co-lead the Series B financing," said Tom Schnettler, Managing Director, Piper Sandler Merchant Banking.
  • The Integrity Orthopaedics system is designed to address the biggest unmet need in rotator cuff repairs, reducing the occurrence of cuff re-tears following surgical repair.
  • The Integrity Orthopaedics system was FDA cleared in early 2023 and initially utilized by a small group of surgeons in a limited launch.