Corrections

Panish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi LLP Obtains $200 Million Judgment Against Drunk Driver Responsible for Death of Musician Noah Benardout

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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"In an instant, one drunk man behind the wheel robbed the Benardout family of their son, their brother, and their best friend -- there is no amount of money that will make them feel whole again," said lead trial attorney, Spencer Lucas. "We are honored to have stood beside Marc, Marie, and Lily in seeking justice for Noah and we are incredibly proud of the work they have done, and continue to do, to raise awareness and bring change to end the tragedies of drunk and drugged driving."

Key Points: 
  • A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has signed a $200 million judgment for the parents of Noah Benardout, a 24-year-old musician who was struck and killed by a vehicle following a collision caused by a drunk driver.
  • Plaintiffs are represented in the matter by Spencer Lucas, Marguerite Sanvictores, and Alec Clark of Panish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi LLP.
  • The Parties reached an agreement regarding the judgment of which the terms of payment remain confidential.
  • Noah sustained major blunt force trauma to his head and died as a result of his injuries.

RaySecur Advances the Safety and Accessibility of Mail-based Drug and Contraband Detection for the Corrections Market

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RaySecur®, the leading provider of desktop T-ray imaging scanners, has announced enhancements for inmate mail security designed to make it even easier to detect drugs and contraband smuggled into corrections facilities via postal mail - without opening it. Postal mail is a leading method of concealing illicit drugs and contraband. The influx has increased the exposure risk for mail screeners and correctional officers to harmful substances as well as inmate overdoses and deaths. 

Key Points: 
  • Corrections officers and mail screeners gain improved drug-laced paper detection, increased portability, and chain-of-custody auditing, all without opening the mail.
  • The influx has increased the exposure risk for mail screeners and correctional officers to harmful substances as well as inmate overdoses and deaths.
  • "We're excited to bring our corrections customers new options that substantially impact a crucial part of their interdiction strategy," stated Noah Loren, chief production officer, RaySecur.
  • RaySecur has added software capabilities to the drug-laced paper detection interface to provide insights on the saturation level of the paper.

GATC Health to Speak at the Opioid Settlement Abatement Summit in Washington DC

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GATC Health Corp, a science and technology company revolutionizing drug discovery and disease prediction using artificial intelligence (AI), today announced that Tyrone Lam, COO of GATC Health, will present the company's fentanyl abatement drug candidates that were identified by GATC's AI-based drug discovery and development platform. The novel created by GATC are currently in preclinical drug evaluation studies. Guidelines allocated a portion of the Opioid Abatement Settlement funds for research and development, which includes GATC's opioid addiction abatement projects.

Key Points: 
  • The novel created by GATC are currently in preclinical drug evaluation studies.
  • Guidelines allocated a portion of the Opioid Abatement Settlement funds for research and development, which includes GATC's opioid addiction abatement projects.
  • The Opioid Settlement Abatement Summit – Model Guidance for States, Counties, Municipalities and Tribes will take place on Thursday January 26th, 2023 at Georgetown University and virtually, and focus on providing model abatement guidance for states, counties, municipalities and tribes to effectively plan for, implement and track opioid settlement funds.
  • Equally prominent will be highlighting the successes and challenges of ongoing opioid litigations and the policies that have evolved to help reduce the harms associated with drug addiction.

Statement - Re-appointment of Ivan Zinger as Correctional Investigator of Canada

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Thursday, December 29, 2022
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"I am pleased to announce the re-appointment of Dr. Ivan Zinger as Correctional Investigator of Canada.

Key Points: 
  • "I am pleased to announce the re-appointment of Dr. Ivan Zinger as Correctional Investigator of Canada.
  • Having served as Correctional Investigator for the past six years and having previously served as Executive Director and General Counsel in the Office of the Correctional Investigator, Dr. Zinger brings a wealth of experience and has shown great commitment to meeting the many challenges, demands and expectations of this role.
  • I look forward to continuing to work with him and the Office in fulfilling the Government's duty to ensure Canada's federal correctional system remains safe, fair, humane and effective."
  • The appointment is for a term of five years and is effective as of January 1, 2023.

Simcoach Games and Marquis Software Development, Inc. Release Digital Simulations to Facilitate Societal Re-entry for Justice-Involved Citizens

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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Simcoach Games , an industry innovator in the development of purpose-driven digital experiences and interactive applications, today announced the release of the ReEntry simulations developed with Marquis Software Development, Inc. , a national leader in offender management software.

Key Points: 
  • Simcoach Games , an industry innovator in the development of purpose-driven digital experiences and interactive applications, today announced the release of the ReEntry simulations developed with Marquis Software Development, Inc. , a national leader in offender management software.
  • Consisting of multiple games and immersive experiences, these digital applications teach skills and develop attributes foundational to successful re-entry into communities and society.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221213005838/en/
    ReEntry applications let learners experience how the right decisions lead to positive and desired outcomes.
  • When we acquired Simcoach Games, we believed that digital experiences could be used to transform decision-making and facilitate the adoption of winning behaviors, says Brian Kaleida, Simcoach CEO.

MX908 Device Enables Correctional Facility Personnel to Quickly Identify Illegal Drugs in Incoming Mail

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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The MX908 is used to detect and identify illicit drugs, protecting correctional officers, inmates and other bystanders in the process.

Key Points: 
  • The MX908 is used to detect and identify illicit drugs, protecting correctional officers, inmates and other bystanders in the process.
  • The devices sensitivity and specificity ensures trace amounts of drugs are detected and false alarms are greatly reduced.
  • With the MX908, officers can quickly swab letters and packages to collect samples and identify hundreds of compounds in seconds.
  • The MX908 allows us to quickly identify suspected narcotics that are concealed in mail in either a liquid or powder form.

Dubai-based DAMAC Group signs contract with Mandarin Oriental to manage luxurious resort in The Maldives

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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We look forward to working with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to manage our new resort on this beautiful island," Hussain Sajwani, Chairman and founder of the DAMAC Group said.

Key Points: 
  • We look forward to working with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to manage our new resort on this beautiful island," Hussain Sajwani, Chairman and founder of the DAMAC Group said.
  • Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences.
  • This project represents the right opportunity for the Group" said James Riley, Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.
  • Mandarin Oriental has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development, and is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

Dubai-based DAMAC Group signs contract with Mandarin Oriental to manage luxurious resort in The Maldives

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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We look forward to working with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to manage our new resort on this beautiful island," Hussain Sajwani, Chairman and founder of the DAMAC Group said.

Key Points: 
  • We look forward to working with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to manage our new resort on this beautiful island," Hussain Sajwani, Chairman and founder of the DAMAC Group said.
  • Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences.
  • This project represents the right opportunity for the Group" said James Riley, Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.
  • Mandarin Oriental has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development, and is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

Frontier Co-op Named to Inc.'s 2022 Best in Business List in Correctional Re-Entry Services Category

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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NORWAY, Iowa, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Frontier Co-op, a leader of sustainably sourced and organic spices, herbs, botanicals and plant-based products, has been named to the Inc. 2022 Best in Business list in the Correctional Re-Entry Services category. The third annual list honors 241 private companies putting purpose ahead of profit while making an extraordinary impact in their fields and on society.

Key Points: 
  • NORWAY, Iowa, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Frontier Co-op ,a leader of sustainably sourced and organic spices, herbs, botanicals and plant-based products, has been named to the Inc. 2022 Best in Business list in the Correctional Re-Entry Services category.
  • The third annual list honors 241 private companies putting purpose ahead of profit while making an extraordinary impact in their fields and on society.
  • An estimated one-in-three Americans have a criminal justice-informed past that can create lifelong obstacles to employment, housing and education.
  • To date, 143 individuals have benefitted from Frontier Co-op's apprenticeship program, and 20 percent of the company's production hires have been through this program since 2018.

Corrections Innovation Expert Joins Firm Headed by Former PA Corrections Secretary John Wetzel

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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The firm was founded by corrections thought leader John E. Wetzel, the longest serving Pennsylvania secretary of corrections and the only one to work under both Democratic and Republican governors.

Key Points: 
  • The firm was founded by corrections thought leader John E. Wetzel, the longest serving Pennsylvania secretary of corrections and the only one to work under both Democratic and Republican governors.
  • McPherson has a decade of policy and legislative affairs experience working in state and local corrections, policing, and mental health.
  • There is not a more dynamic or provocative thinker on corrections policy and practice in this country than John Wetzel, McPherson said.
  • Founded by John E. Wetzel, the longest serving Pennsylvania Secretary of Corrections and nationally recognized corrections expert and innovator, Phronema Justice Strategies, L.L.C.