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Tyler Technologies and Texas Office of Court Administration Announce Decade of Electronic Filing Success

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced today the impressive milestone and success of ten years of mandatory electronic filing (e-filing) in all 254 counties in the state of Texas, in close partnership with the Texas Office of Court Administration (OCA).

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  • Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced today the impressive milestone and success of ten years of mandatory electronic filing (e-filing) in all 254 counties in the state of Texas, in close partnership with the Texas Office of Court Administration (OCA).
  • Tyler and the Texas OCA coordinated, trained, and implemented the e-filing solution in all 254 counties.
  • In total, Tyler implemented e-filing in 565 offices, including 14 Appellate Courts, the Court of Criminal Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, 40 Justice of the Peace Precincts, and every District and County Clerk office in the state.
  • “We’re so proud of the success of our long-standing partnership with the Texas OCA,” said Brian McGrath, president of Tyler’s Courts & Justice Division.

Olympus Affirms Commitment to Health Equity Through Allyship

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During Black History Month, Olympus Corporation of the Americas (OCA) emphasized the importance of allyship in promoting equitable access to healthcare for all communities.

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  • Issues of health equity are crucial to Black Americans due to historical, social, and systemic factors that have led to disparities in healthcare access, outcomes, and overall well-being.
  • As an employer and a leading provider of medical technologies used for colon cancer detection, diagnosis and treatment, Olympus practices allyship through coverage of colonoscopy for all Olympus employees.
  • "Allyship is the act of supporting and advocating for people who have not had equal access to valuable resources such as healthcare.
  • During Black History Month, Olympus celebrated the ongoing contributions and resilience of its employees to build allyship.

SBE Welcomes Marc Anthony as Equity Partner in a Strategic Partnership with Sam Nazarian, the Founder and CEO of the Lifestyle Hospitality Company

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

This powerhouse partnership between longtime friends and titans of industry, Sam Nazarian and Marc Anthony, represents a major milestone in the continued growth and evolution of the leading luxury and lifestyle brand.

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  • This powerhouse partnership between longtime friends and titans of industry, Sam Nazarian and Marc Anthony, represents a major milestone in the continued growth and evolution of the leading luxury and lifestyle brand.
  • Sam Nazarian, Founder and CEO, SBE expressed: "It's an honor to join forces with long-time friend and international superstar Marc Anthony.
  • SBE, as a leading lifestyle hospitality company, is dedicated to creating extraordinary experiences through its world-class hotels, restaurants, lounges, and nightclubs.
  • Today's announcement represents a major turning point in the transformative growth and expansion of Sam Nazarian's international lifestyle hospitality platform.

USPS Roars Into Lunar New Year With New Stamp

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

SEATTLE, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled the Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon Forever stamp in the historic Chinatown - International District in Seattle. The Postal Service printed 22 million stamps that are now on sale at Post Offices and usps.com.

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  • Postal Service unveiled the Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon Forever stamp in the historic Chinatown - International District in Seattle.
  • This stamp is a great example that reflects our nation's rich, multicultural heritage and traditions."
  • "The Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon stamp is much more than U.S. postage," said Tan, the Wing Luke Museum executive director.
  • For USPS media resources, including broadcast-quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom .

SAM NAZARIAN ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH GLOBAL MUSIC ICON MARC ANTHONY AS EQUITY PARTNER IN SBE, PROPELLING THE MULTI-VERTICAL HOSPITALITY COMPANY INTO ITS NEXT CHAPTER OF GROWTH

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

MIAMI, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- sbe the privately-held, leading international lifestyle hospitality group behind some of the world's most celebrated hotels, restaurants, and nightclubs, today announced an exclusive partnership with iconic singer, songwriter, actor and entrepreneur Marc Anthony and his company Magnus as new equity partners in sbe. This powerhouse partnership between longtime friends and titans of industry, Sam Nazarian and Marc Anthony, represents a major milestone in the continued growth and evolution of the leading luxury and lifestyle brand. 

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  • This powerhouse partnership between longtime friends and titans of industry, Sam Nazarian and Marc Anthony, represents a major milestone in the continued growth and evolution of the leading luxury and lifestyle brand.
  • Led by visionary CEO Sam Nazarian, sbe's new multi-vertical business strategy will focus on growing the brand among Latin American audiences.
  • Sam Nazarian, Founder and CEO, sbe expressed: "It's an honor to join forces with long-time friend and international superstar Marc Anthony.
  • Today's announcement represents a major turning point in the transformative growth and expansion of Sam Nazarian's international lifestyle hospitality platform.

Olympus Earns High Marks in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

CENTER VALLEY, Pa. , Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympus Corp. of the Americas (OCA), a global medical technology company, announced today that it received a score of 90 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-24 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The CEI serves as the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. OCA joins more than 1,300 major U.S. businesses that were also ranked in the 2023-24 CEI.

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  • CENTER VALLEY, Pa. , Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympus Corp. of the Americas (OCA), a global medical technology company, announced today that it received a score of 90 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-24 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).
  • The CEI serves as the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
  • "We're honored to be recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for the second consecutive time on an LGBTQ+ index that continues to raise the bar," said Danielle Gruppo, Director of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and HR Compliance for OCA.
  • "For well over two decades, businesses have played an important role in furthering LGBTQ+ equality by centering employee needs and voices when it comes to workplace inclusion," said RaShawn "Shawnie" Hawkins, Human Rights Campaign Senior Director of Workplace Equality.

Intercept Announces New Phase 2 Data Showing Significant Impact of OCA-Bezafibrate Combination on Normalization of Multiple Key Biomarkers of PBC-Induced Liver Damage at AASLD The Liver Meeting® 2023

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Monday, November 13, 2023

These data will be presented on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases’ (AASLD) The Liver Meeting® in Boston (poster #5019-C).

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  • These data will be presented on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases’ (AASLD) The Liver Meeting® in Boston (poster #5019-C).
  • One severe TEAE (pruritus, OCA5/B100 IR) occurred in Study 214; no TEAEs led to study discontinuation in Study 214.
  • The Company expects to have the necessary data from the OCA-bezafibrate combination program to submit a request in 2023 for an End-of-Phase 2 meeting with the FDA.
  • These data include analyses from both Phase 2 studies, in addition to Phase 1 and preclinical data.

Intercept Announces New Findings from Long-term Extension of Landmark POISE Trial in PBC Showing Importance of Biomarkers Beyond ALP at AASLD The Liver Meeting® 2023

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Friday, November 10, 2023

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Nov. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Alfasigma S.p.A. focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics to treat rare and serious liver diseases, today announced new data from a sub-analysis of the landmark Phase 3 POISE trial evaluating the impact of obeticholic acid (OCA) on achievement of gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT)

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  • This analysis suggests OCA’s potential to reduce GGT, in addition to the well-known effects on ALP levels, below the biochemical thresholds that are prognostic for worsening clinical outcomes.
  • These data will be presented on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases’ (AASLD) The Liver Meeting® in Boston.
  • Elevated GGT in the setting of elevated ALP and other liver enzyme abnormalities is a marker for hepatobiliary disorder.
  • The goal of this sub-analysis was to evaluate the proportion of patients receiving OCA who achieved and sustained GGT

Stand With Us for Justice and Unity: Oppose Unconstitutional Legislations

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Their participation lends significant weight to this critical cause and grassroots movement, amplifying the urgency and importance of opposing discriminatory laws and standing for justice and equality.

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  • Their participation lends significant weight to this critical cause and grassroots movement, amplifying the urgency and importance of opposing discriminatory laws and standing for justice and equality.
  • SB 264, a legislation imposing a restrictive property purchase ban for certain community members, has raised significant concerns.
  • Violations of this ban could result in severe civil and criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to 5 years.
  • SB 264, imposing property bans and penalties, and SB 846, hampering research, collaboration, and academic freedom, stand as stark examples of legislations that erodes fundamental principles of equality and inclusivity.

Olympus Corp. of the Americas to Host Panel Discussion on Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines and Eligibility

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Olympus Corp. of the Americas (OCA) and the American Lung Association are partnering to raise awareness around the importance of early detection and provide a better understanding of eligibility around lung cancer screening guidelines.

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  • CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Olympus Corp. of the Americas (OCA) and the American Lung Association are partnering to raise awareness around the importance of early detection and provide a better understanding of eligibility around lung cancer screening guidelines.
  • The event, "Breathing Life into Lung Cancer Awareness," will look at the current state of lung cancer in the U.S. and highlight the importance of early detection.
  • Olympus and the Lung Association want to help people understand who is at risk for lung cancer, for whom a screening is recommended based on the updated U.S Preventive Services Task Force guidelines and what a screening involves.
  • Dr. Stahlnecker, a paid consultant for Olympus, will also address the importance of lung cancer staging once cancer is diagnosed.