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Ontra Expands its Legal Aid Alliance Program to Further Combat the Global Justice Gap

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontra, the leading provider of contract automation and intelligence solutions for the world's most prominent asset managers, today announced the global expansion of its philanthropic program, the Legal Aid Alliance (LAA). Through the LAA, Ontra partners with 600 private equity customers to fund access to legal services in low-income communities. For every document processed on Ontra's platform, the LAA donates $1 to vetted non-profit legal aid organizations. To date, the program has supported beneficiaries in the U.S., donating $200,000 in 2022 and $300,000 since its inception in 2021. Moving forward, Ontra will extend the reach of the LAA to Europe and Asia, initially donating to organizations in the UK and Singapore.

Key Points: 
  • Through the LAA, Ontra partners with 600 private equity customers to fund access to legal services in low-income communities.
  • For every document processed on Ontra's platform, the LAA donates $1 to vetted non-profit legal aid organizations.
  • "Through the Legal Aid Alliance, we've set our sights on closing this 'justice gap' by educating and mobilizing Ontra customers around this important cause and by delivering funds directly to the non-profits best equipped to provide critical legal aid.
  • Globally, the World Justice Project ® (WJP) estimates that 1.5 billion people cannot obtain justice for civil, administrative, or criminal justice problems.

ISC Corporate Update

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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Ms. Biemans’ appointment to the Board coincides with the upcoming retirement of long-time board appointee and former Chair of the Board, Tom Christiansen, who was appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors in 2009 — prior to ISC transitioning to a publicly traded company.

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  • Ms. Biemans’ appointment to the Board coincides with the upcoming retirement of long-time board appointee and former Chair of the Board, Tom Christiansen, who was appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors in 2009 — prior to ISC transitioning to a publicly traded company.
  • “The board wishes to thank Tom for his many years of sage counsel,” Teal says.
  • “He was instrumental in our pursuit of milestones and innovations over the last decade and a half.
  • We wish him the best.”
    More information about Ms. Biemans’ professional background and experience will be included in ISC’s Management Information Circular in advance of ISC’s 2023 annual general meeting.

Tucows Reports Financial Results for Fourth Quarter 2022

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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This Non-GAAP financial measure is described below and reconciled to GAAP net income in the accompanying table.

Key Points: 
  • This Non-GAAP financial measure is described below and reconciled to GAAP net income in the accompanying table.
  • During the first quarter of 2022, Tucows completed a reorganization into three businesses: Fiber Internet Services ("Ting"), Platform Services ("Wavelo") and Domain Services ("Tucows Domains").
  • Tucows reports all financial information required in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  • Tucows strongly encourages investors to review its financial information in its entirety and not to rely on a single financial measure.

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.

Shook Partner to Lead Kansas Legal Services

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Longtime Shook Partner Matthew Keenan will serve as Executive Director of Kansas Legal Services (KLS) effective January 1, 2023.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Longtime Shook Partner Matthew Keenan will serve as Executive Director of Kansas Legal Services (KLS) effective January 1, 2023.
  • The Kansas Foster and Adoptive Children Scholarship Fund, founded by Shook, reached $1 million in scholarships awarded since the program began in 2001.
  • Keenan has been active in pro bono causes for much of his legal career including serving on the board of directors for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) since 2019.
  • His colleague Jennifer Stevenson served as president on the board of Kansas Legal Services.

Tucows Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter 2022

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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During the first quarter of 2022, Tucows completed a reorganization into three businesses: Fiber Internet Services ("Ting"), Platform Services ("Wavelo") and Domain Services ("Tucows Domains").

Key Points: 
  • During the first quarter of 2022, Tucows completed a reorganization into three businesses: Fiber Internet Services ("Ting"), Platform Services ("Wavelo") and Domain Services ("Tucows Domains").
  • The Ting segment now includes only the retail high speed Internet access operations, excluding the billing solutions moved to the new Wavelo segment.
  • Tucows reports all financial information required in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  • Tucows strongly encourages investors to review its financial information in its entirety and not to rely on a single financial measure.

Legal Aid Programs in Broward County to Honor Belinda Keiser and Ed Zebersky During 20th Annual For the Public Good Gala Fundraiser

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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PLANTATION, Fla., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating the past, looking to the future, is the theme for the 20th Annual For the Public Good Gala fundraiser presented by Kelley Kronenberg and Justice for Kids. Legal Aid programs of Broward County will host the much-anticipated event on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 6 p.m. at Signature Grand (6900 State Road 84, Davie).

Key Points: 
  • Legal Aid programs of Broward County will host the much-anticipated event on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 6 p.m. at Signature Grand (6900 State Road 84, Davie).
  • Honoree Belinda Keiser, Vice Chancellor of Community Relations and Student Advancement of Keiser University will receive the Tony Karrat Excellence in Community Service Award.
  • Honoree Edward Zebersky, Esq., Partner at Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP, will receive the Honorable Thomas Lynch Excellence in Justice Award.
  • welcome all to the For the Public Good Gala fundraiser that will host more than 400 lawyers, judges, and members of the business community.

IAALS Announces Brittany Kauffman as Next CEO, Paves Way for New Growth and National Impacts

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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Kauffman has been serving as interim CEO since May 2022, and previously served as a senior director overseeing IAALS' programmatic strategy, projects, and research.

Key Points: 
  • Kauffman has been serving as interim CEO since May 2022, and previously served as a senior director overseeing IAALS' programmatic strategy, projects, and research.
  • "After dozens of internal and external conversations and deep dives into IAALS work and opportunities, the committee unanimously chose Brittany to lead IAALS forward.
  • They then worked to create a strategic direction to best position IAALS for the future, including choosing Kauffman as its next leader.
  • And I am excited about working with Brittany Kauffman, my former colleague at Arnold & Porter, for whom I have enormous respect."

Tucows Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter 2022

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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During the first quarter of 2022, Tucows completed a reorganization into three businesses: Fiber Internet Services ("Ting"), Platform Services ("Wavelo") and Domain Services ("Tucows Domains").

Key Points: 
  • During the first quarter of 2022, Tucows completed a reorganization into three businesses: Fiber Internet Services ("Ting"), Platform Services ("Wavelo") and Domain Services ("Tucows Domains").
  • Previously, we disclosed the three operating and reportable segments: Fiber Internet Services, Mobile Services and Domain Services.
  • Tucows reports all financial information required in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  • Tucows strongly encourages investors to review its financial information in its entirety and not to rely on a single financial measure.

Limeade Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Dr. Patti Fletcher as CMO, Andrew Jacobus as VP of Limeade Institute, Sarah Visbeek as VP of Legal and Corporate Secretary, Arif Ansari as Head of Remote; Lauren Chucko and Kate Farley promoted to Se

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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Limeade Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Dr. Patti Fletcher as CMO

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  • Limeade Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Dr. Patti Fletcher as CMO
    Dr. Patti Fletcher joins Limeade as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Andrew Jacobus joins as Vice President, Limeade Institute, Sarah Visbeek joins as Vice President of Legal and Corporate Secretary and Arif Ansari joins as new Head of Remote.
  • Additionally, Limeade promoted Vice President of Customer Success Lauren Chucko to Senior Vice President of Customer Experience, and Vice President of Customer Operations Kate Farley to Senior Vice President of Operations.
  • Andrew Jacobus, former Vice President of Global Insights and Data Science leader is responsible for scaling the Limeade Institute for future growth.
  • Lauren Chucko and Kate Farley have been promoted to Senior Vice President of Customer Experience and Senior Vice President of Operations, respectively.