Misconduct

HR Acuity Solidifies Market Leadership Position in 2023

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HR Acuity, the enterprise leader in employee relations case management and investigations software, today announced its 2023 results, reporting a more than 40% year-over-year increase in annual recurring revenue growth and adding more than 100 new customers to its portfolio, including several Fortune 500 companies.

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  • In 2023, HR Acuity further strengthened its leadership team with the appointments of Jessica Peluso as Chief Revenue Officer and Jim Moore as Chief Technology Officer.
  • Successfully integrated Speakfully, its employee reporting solution acquired in late 2022, into the HR Acuity Platform.
  • Earned more than 50 awards by G2, the largest software marketplace, including Leader badges in Enterprise HR Case Management, Investigations, and HR Analytics.
  • HR Acuity is the founder of empowER™ , a growing community of more than 4,000 employee relations, investigations, human resources and compliance professionals.

CIRO Hearing Panel issues Reasons for Decision in the matter of Mohammad Movassaghi

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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In its Reasons for Decision (Misconduct), the Hearing Panel outlined its findings of misconduct made against the Respondent.

Key Points: 
  • In its Reasons for Decision (Misconduct), the Hearing Panel outlined its findings of misconduct made against the Respondent.
  • Submissions with respect to sanctions will take place by electronic hearing before the Hearing Panel on a date to be determined and announced accordingly.
  • A copy of the Reasons for Decision (Misconduct) is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • During the period described in the Notice of Hearing, the Respondent conducted business in the Vancouver, British Columbia area.

HR Acuity Study Reveals Key Insights on Workplace Harassment and Misconduct: Calls for Repairing Employee Trust in the Process to Improve Retention

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HR Acuity , the leading provider of employee relations case management, conducted a comprehensive study on workplace harassment and misconduct.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HR Acuity , the leading provider of employee relations case management, conducted a comprehensive study on workplace harassment and misconduct.
  • The study also reveals that despite most organizations offering anonymous reporting tools, employee distrust in those tools is rampant.
  • How organizations respond to workplace harassment and bad behavior matters as much as trying to prevent it.
  • For more insights from HR Acuity's 2023 Workplace Harassment and Misconduct Insights, download the full study results here:

MFDA Hearing Panel imposes sanctions in the matter of Joel Attis

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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TORONTO, Nov. 11, 2022 /CNW/ - The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") commenced a disciplinary proceeding in respect of Joel Henry Attis (the "Respondent") by Notice of Hearing dated December 18, 2019, as amended on July 12, 2021 ("Amended Notice of Hearing").

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 11, 2022 /CNW/ - The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") commenced a disciplinary proceeding in respect of Joel Henry Attis (the "Respondent") by Notice of Hearing dated December 18, 2019, as amended on July 12, 2021 ("Amended Notice of Hearing").
  • In its Decision (Misconduct) and Reasons dated July 5, 2022, the Hearing Panel found that the two allegations set out in theAmendedNotice of Hearing against the Respondent had been established.
  • A penalty hearing in this proceeding took place electronically by videoconference on November 10, 2022, before a three-member Hearing Panel of the MFDA's Atlantic Regional Council.
  • Copies of the Decision (Misconduct) and Reasons and the Amended Notice of Hearing are available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .

MFDA Hearing Panel issues Decision (Misconduct) and Reasons in the matter of Joel Attis

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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TORONTO, July 6, 2022 /CNW/ - A Hearing Panel of the Atlantic Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") has issued its Decision (Misconduct) and Reasons dated July5,2022 ("Decision and Reasons") in connection with a disciplinary hearing held electronically by videoconference in Moncton, New Brunswickon July 12-16, 2021 and October 26, 2021in the matter of Joel Henry Attis (the"Respondent").

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, July 6, 2022 /CNW/ - A Hearing Panel of the Atlantic Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") has issued its Decision (Misconduct) and Reasons dated July5,2022 ("Decision and Reasons") in connection with a disciplinary hearing held electronically by videoconference in Moncton, New Brunswickon July 12-16, 2021 and October 26, 2021in the matter of Joel Henry Attis (the"Respondent").
  • In its Decision and Reasons, the Hearing Panel outlined its findings of misconduct made against the Respondent.
  • A copy of the Decision (Misconduct) and Reasons is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • During the period described in the Decision (Misconduct) and Reasons, the Respondent carried on business in Moncton, NewBrunswick.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Executive Chairman and Aligned Shareholder Warren Lichtenstein Highlights Results of Non-Management Committee’s Investigation

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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As a reminder, the Committee was carrying out a costly, distracting and months-long investigation into Mr. Lichtenstein that was initiated by Ms. Drake.

Key Points: 
  • As a reminder, the Committee was carrying out a costly, distracting and months-long investigation into Mr. Lichtenstein that was initiated by Ms. Drake.
  • The Committees conclusions are crystal clear: I acted lawfully and in a manner consistent with my fiduciary responsibilities to further the best interests of Aerojet Rocketdyne's shareholders.
  • I did not violate my fiduciary duty as Executive Chairman, the Companys Code of Conduct, or any other law or Company policy.
  • That was and remains my duty as Executive Chairman.

MFDA Hearing Panel issues Decision (Misconduct) and Reasons in the matter of Marja Harmer

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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TORONTO, March 23, 2022 /CNW/ - A Hearing Panel of the Prairie Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") has issued its Decision (Misconduct) and Reasonsdated March 22, 2022 ("Decision and Reasons"), in connection with a disciplinary hearing held by electronic hearing in Regina, Saskatchewanon October 19-22, 2021, in the matter of Marja Grobbink Harmer (the "Respondent").

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 23, 2022 /CNW/ - A Hearing Panel of the Prairie Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") has issued its Decision (Misconduct) and Reasonsdated March 22, 2022 ("Decision and Reasons"), in connection with a disciplinary hearing held by electronic hearing in Regina, Saskatchewanon October 19-22, 2021, in the matter of Marja Grobbink Harmer (the "Respondent").
  • In its Decision and Reasons, the Hearing Panel has outlined its findings of misconduct made against the Respondent.
  • A copy of the Decision (Misconduct) and Reasons is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • During the period described in the Decision (Misconduct) and Reasons, the Respondent carried on business in the Regina, Saskatchewan area.

MFDA Hearing Panel issues Decision (Misconduct) and Reasons in the matter of Paul Dwyer

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Friday, January 21, 2022
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TORONTO, Jan. 21, 2022 /CNW/ - A Hearing Panel of the Prairie Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") has issued its Decision (Misconduct) and Reasonsdated January 20 2022 ("Decision and Reasons"), in connection with a disciplinary hearing held by electronic hearing in Calgary, Alberta on July 26-29 2021, in the matter of Paul Anthony Dwyer ("Respondent").

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 21, 2022 /CNW/ - A Hearing Panel of the Prairie Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") has issued its Decision (Misconduct) and Reasonsdated January 20 2022 ("Decision and Reasons"), in connection with a disciplinary hearing held by electronic hearing in Calgary, Alberta on July 26-29 2021, in the matter of Paul Anthony Dwyer ("Respondent").
  • In its Decision and Reasons, the Hearing Panel outlined its finding of misconduct made against the Respondent.
  • A copy of the Decision (Misconduct) and Reasons is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • During the period described in the Decision (Misconduct) and Reasons, the Respondent conducted business in Calgary, Alberta area.

U.S. District Court Grants Win to Authors Guild Members, Amazon Publishing, and Penguin Random House in Kiss Library Piracy Suit

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Thursday, December 30, 2021
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The plaintiffs filed suit against the book piracy entity and its operators on July 7, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • The plaintiffs filed suit against the book piracy entity and its operators on July 7, 2020.
  • We could not be happier with the decision, said Mary Rasenberger, CEO of the Authors Guild.
  • Authors rarely have the necessary resources to fight commercial-scale piracy and take on protracted litigation, so we are extremely grateful to Amazon Publishing and Penguin Random House for their collaboration on this action.
  • We are grateful to the Authors Guild and Penguin Random House for their collaboration in bringing Kiss Library to justice and protecting authors rights.

Video Released of Marlboro County Sheriff and Deputy Assaulting Inmate

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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COLUMBIA, S.C., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys from Strom Law Firm representing Jarrel Lee Johnson, the Marlboro County man who was repeatedly tased by Marlboro County Sheriff Charles Lemon and former Deputy David Andrew Cook, today released body camera video of the incident which led to criminal indictments for Lemon and Cook this week.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA, S.C., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys from Strom Law Firm representing Jarrel Lee Johnson, the Marlboro County man who was repeatedly tased by Marlboro County Sheriff Charles Lemon and former Deputy David Andrew Cook, today released body camera video of the incident which led to criminal indictments for Lemon and Cook this week.
  • The video clearly shows Lemon clearly staging the incident ordering one deputy to remove Johnson's handcuffs and then-Deputy Cook to "tase the hell out of him."
  • Cook continues to deploy his taser well after Johnson, who has a history of mental health issues, is subdued and compliant.
  • Both Lemon and Cook have been charged with Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature and Misconduct in Office.