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MoloLamken LLP Announces New Partners

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The national litigation boutique MoloLamken LLP is pleased to announce that Lauren Dayton, Jennifer Fischell, and Eugene Sokoloff have been named partners in the firm.

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  • The national litigation boutique MoloLamken LLP is pleased to announce that Lauren Dayton, Jennifer Fischell, and Eugene Sokoloff have been named partners in the firm.
  • NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The national litigation boutique MoloLamken LLP is pleased to announce that Lauren Dayton, Jennifer Fischell, and Eugene Sokoloff have been named partners in the firm.
  • Ms. Dayton joined MoloLamken after clerking for the Honorable Steven M. Colloton of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and the Honorable Brian M. Cogan of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
  • Mr. Sokoloff is admitted in New York, the District of Columbia, Illinois, and numerous federal district and appellate courts.

Minister MacAulay announces over $97 million to help Canadian farmers adopt clean technologies

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

This funding will support 162 projects across Canada that will keep farmers on the cutting edge with clean technologies.

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  • This funding will support 162 projects across Canada that will keep farmers on the cutting edge with clean technologies.
  • Minister MacAulay made the announcement at Folly River Farms Limited, a 74-year-old family-owned dairy farm in Debert, Nova Scotia.
  • The ACT Program provides farmers and agri-businesses funding to help develop and adopt the latest clean technologies to reduce GHG emissions and boost their long-term competitiveness.
  • These projects complement the work already underway to help farmers reduce carbon emissions and develop technology to adapt to climate change.

Texas Cultural Trust Announces 2024 Class of Texas Young Masters

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Texas arts advocacy nonprofit Texas Cultural Trust (TXCT) and the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) announced today their 12th class of Texas Young Masters, a joint program designed to nurture rising young artists in Texas. Each recipient – 8th through 11th-grade students – will be awarded $10,000 in scholarship grants over the course of two years. The Trust will be honoring these fifteen young artists at their biennial Texas Young Masters celebration and awards show on April 16, 2024, at ZACH Theatre in Austin, Texas.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Texas arts advocacy nonprofit Texas Cultural Trust (TXCT) and the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) announced today their 12th class of Texas Young Masters, a joint program designed to nurture rising young artists in Texas.
  • The Trust will be honoring these fifteen young artists at their biennial Texas Young Masters celebration and awards show on April 16, 2024, at ZACH Theatre in Austin, Texas.
  • "As part of our mission to spotlight artistic excellence in the state, the Texas Cultural Trust is thrilled to announce the 2024 class of Texas Young Masters and support these deserving, talented young artists."
  • "As part of our mission to spotlight artistic excellence in the state, the Texas Cultural Trust is thrilled to announce the 2024 class of Texas Young Masters and support these deserving, talented young artists.

Canadian and United States Coast Guards recommit to close partnership on Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River during Minister Lebouthillier's U.S. visit

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

The Canadian and United States Coast Guards share a long history of collaboration on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.

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  • The Canadian and United States Coast Guards share a long history of collaboration on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.
  • The shared waters of the Great Lakes require cooperation with many partners in Canada and the United States to restore and protect water quality and ecosystem health in the Great Lakes basin.
  • "I am proud of the work the Canadian Coast Guard does alongside their American counterparts to ensure essential services across the Great Lakes.
  • The Canadian and United States Coast Guards work closely together on a wide range of coast guard services across the Great Lakes, including environmental response, search and rescue, icebreaking, marine traffic management, and aids to navigation.

Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP and Saxena White P.A. Announce Pendency of Class Action And Proposed Settlement For All Persons And Entities Who Purchased or Otherwise Acquired the Common Stock of James River Group Holdings, Ltd., During the Per

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Monday, March 4, 2024

YOUR RIGHTS WILL BE AFFECTED BY A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT PENDING IN THIS COURT.

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  • YOUR RIGHTS WILL BE AFFECTED BY A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT PENDING IN THIS COURT.
  • If approved, the Settlement will resolve all claims in the Action.
  • The Action involves allegations that James River and certain of its senior officers violated federal securities laws.
  • All questions about this notice, the proposed Settlement, or your eligibility to participate in the Settlement should be directed to the Claims Administrator or Lead Counsel.

The Government of Canada is helping lower-income individuals more easily access the benefit and credit payments they are entitled to

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Monday, March 4, 2024

This simplified method for filing income tax returns helps lower-income individuals access the benefit and credit payments they are entitled to more easily, while simplifying their lives.

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  • This simplified method for filing income tax returns helps lower-income individuals access the benefit and credit payments they are entitled to more easily, while simplifying their lives.
  • Benefit and credit payments, such as the Canada child benefit and the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax credit , help make life more affordable.
  • Filing a tax return also confirms an individual's eligibility for programs such as the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
  • Individuals will receive a notice of assessment either in the mail or in My Account after their return has been processed.

Minister Guilbeault calls for an ambitious plastics treaty at the United Nations Environment Assembly in Kenya

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Friday, March 1, 2024

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, wrapped up Canada's participation in the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi, Kenya.

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  • The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, wrapped up Canada's participation in the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Minister Guilbeault held meetings with environment ministers in Africa, as well as civil society, business leaders, and youth on advancing progress on climate, biodiversity, and the elimination of plastic pollution.
  • I'm encouraged by the collaboration demonstrated at the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly, especially toward developing the global agreement on plastic pollution.
  • – The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development
    At the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly, Minister Guilbeault, on behalf of the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced the allocation of $107 million to Canada's Partnering for Nature initiative.

Statement - Canada strengthens guidelines on foreign investments in the interactive digital media sector

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Interactive digital media are one of the largest forms of entertainment, and they also have important applications in learning and education.

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  • Interactive digital media are one of the largest forms of entertainment, and they also have important applications in learning and education.
  • These technologies are at the heart of a thriving domestic industry that has gained international recognition and attracted foreign investment.
  • "While Canada continues to welcome foreign direct investments that support the growth of the sector, the Government of Canada recognizes that hostile state-sponsored or state-influenced actors may try to leverage foreign investments in the interactive digital media sector to spread disinformation and manipulate information.
  • To this end, the government is providing additional direction on the application of the Investment Canada Act for investments involving interactive digital media.

Canada concludes chairing the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity and continues participating as a member of its steering committee in 2024

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Friday, March 1, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, March 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada took on an important leadership role as chair of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC).

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada took on an important leadership role as chair of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC).
  • Global excess steelmaking capacity is due to market-distorting policies in countries where government subsidies have enabled the non-market growth of steelmaking capacities.
  • Canada is honoured to participate as a member of the Forum and on its steering committee as we work toward collective solutions to the challenge of excess capacity.
  • The Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC) is facilitated by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, which provides technical, analytical and meeting assistance to support the Global Forum, its steering committee and chairmanship.

Historic $15 Million Settlement Marks Major Victory for Bank Workers' Rights Wage Theft Battle

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

SEATTLE, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a landmark decision, Banner Bank has agreed to a $15 million settlement with 252 mortgage loan officers from Washington, Oregon, California, and Idaho, marking the conclusion of a seven-year legal battle over unpaid overtime wages. This settlement, approved by the Honorable Robert S. Lasnik of the U.S. District Court in Seattle, is a significant victory for workers' rights and fair labor practices.

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  • After a seven-year legal battle over unpaid overtime wages, Banner Bank has agreed to a $15 million settlement with 252 mortgage loan officers.
  • This settlement, approved by the Honorable Robert S. Lasnik of the U.S. District Court in Seattle, is a significant victory for workers' rights and fair labor practices.
  • "Today's settlement sends a powerful message across the banking industry: wage theft will not be tolerated."
  • In California, more than 19,000 workers filed claims with the state alleging wage theft totaling more than $338 million, according to data from the Labor Commissioner data in 2022.