Injury

Westray Law 20th anniversary: ‘A historic failure’

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Friday, March 29, 2024
CLC, Westray Mine, Failure, Health, Congress, Criminal code, Memory, United Steelworkers, Police, Death, Parliament, USW, Survivor, The Criminal Code, Injury, Miner, Fatality, Law

“The overwhelming majority of these workplace fatalities and injuries were preventable, yet the Westray Law has rarely been used to prosecute employers and hold them criminally accountable.

Key Points: 
  • “The overwhelming majority of these workplace fatalities and injuries were preventable, yet the Westray Law has rarely been used to prosecute employers and hold them criminally accountable.
  • The Westray Law was named in memory of 26 coal miners who were killed in the Westray Mine explosion in Nova Scotia in 1992.
  • “The Westray Law was a historic achievement that promised greater corporate accountability for workplace safety and greater protection for workers,” says Allen Martin, whose brother Glenn, 35, was one of the miners killed in the Westray Mine explosion.
  • On the Westray Law’s 20th anniversary, the USW, supported by the CLC and other labour federations, is ramping up the campaign to pressure governments to take action to address the failure to enforce the law.

SHAREHOLDER ACTION REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of InMode

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Food and Drug Administration, LLP, Confidentiality, Injury, Advertising, FDA, Court

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia.

Key Points: 
  • Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia.
  • The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995.
  • Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding InMode’s conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.
  • The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP (www.faruqilaw.com).

EMS is Transforming Conventional Fitness Training at SmartFit and its Franchises

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Health, Attention, Exercise, Risk, Research, Muscle fatigue, Muscle contraction, Electrode, Woman, Athlete, Injury, EMS, Rehabilitation, Dietary supplement

With celebrities like Liz Hurley, Heidi Klum, and Madonna endorsing its effectiveness, EMS training has piqued the curiosity of fitness enthusiasts worldwide, sparking a surge in interest and inquiries.

Key Points: 
  • With celebrities like Liz Hurley, Heidi Klum, and Madonna endorsing its effectiveness, EMS training has piqued the curiosity of fitness enthusiasts worldwide, sparking a surge in interest and inquiries.
  • Those utilizing EMS suits exhibited significant improvements in body circumference and cardiovascular function, hinting at the potential of EMS training to yield notable fitness gains.
  • Lara Oliveira, wife and mother of three children, spearheads SmartFit , the first EMS training fitness studio in Georgia, with a passion for revolutionizing the fitness landscape.
  • Inspired by her own struggles to juggle motherhood and fitness, Lara stumbled upon EMS training during a visit to her native Brazil in 2018.

INMD INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that InMode Ltd. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit!

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Food and Drug Administration, Dermatology, Complaint, Confidentiality, Injury, Dentist, FDA, Court, Person

InMode is a global provider of aesthetic medical devices and technology including devices purporting to offer body sculpting and other rejuvenation technologies.

Key Points: 
  • InMode is a global provider of aesthetic medical devices and technology including devices purporting to offer body sculpting and other rejuvenation technologies.
  • Specifically, Defendants repeatedly touted the demand for InMode’s devices and told investors that those devices were never sold at a discount.
  • or his Law Clerk and Client Relations Manager, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 332-239-2660.
  • Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits.

Fisher House Foundation joins the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 as Newest Partner

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Invictus, Friends, Sport, Partnership, Family, Fisher House, Game, ATCO, Injury, Invictus Games, House Foundation, Fisher House Foundation, Entertainment

Vancouver, BC, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, presented by ATCO and Boeing, is proud to announce our newest sponsor, Fisher House Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, BC, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, presented by ATCO and Boeing, is proud to announce our newest sponsor, Fisher House Foundation.
  • This partnership for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 will build upon a decade of support for the Invictus Games from Fisher House Foundation, including support for the Family and Friends Program, which Fisher House was instrumental in establishing.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome our valued partner, Fisher House Foundation, to the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025,” said Scott Moore, CEO, the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.
  • “Fisher House Foundation has been a long-time supporter of the Invictus Games, and we are grateful for their continued support to help foster the amazing community of loved ones who are the backbone of our shared journey of recovery.”
    A long-term supporter of the Invictus Games Foundation, Fisher House Foundation has most recently supported the 2022 Games at The Hague and the 2023 Games in Dusseldorf.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against Cassava, NYCB, Amylyx, and InMode and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Apoptosis, Patient, AMX0035, Science, New York Community Bank, NYCB, P.C, Initiative, ACL, Scientific misconduct, IBD, Confidentiality, Safety, Injury, Data management, Food, Signature, Cassava Sciences, ALS, Alzheimer's disease, Defendant, Food and Drug Administration, Journal, Amyotrophy, News, Prescription, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Dentist, FDA, City University, Biomarker, Dermatology, Complaint, Investor's Business Daily, Neurobiology of Aging, Cognition, Assumption, Category, BBC World Service, Evercore, Cassava, Pharmaceutical industry

The Company's lead therapeutic drug candidate is PTI-125 (or "simufilam"), a small molecule drug for the proposed treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Key Points: 
  • The Company's lead therapeutic drug candidate is PTI-125 (or "simufilam"), a small molecule drug for the proposed treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
  • However, in response, Cassava denied the allegations in the Citizen Petition and instead touted the effectiveness of simufilam and the efficacy of the Company's research programs.
  • On this news, Cassava's stock price fell $2.68 per share, or 15.28%, to close at $14.86 per share on October 13, 2023.
  • For more information on the InMode class action go to: https://bespc.com/cases/INMD

Global Sports Medicine Devices Market Set for Significant Growth, Poised to Reach $11 Billion by 2028 Driven by Technological Advances and Injury Prevention Trends - Long-term Forecast to 2033 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Medical Devices, Health, Sports, Other Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, General Sports, Injury, Knee, Therapy, Sports medicine, Marketing, Hospital, Foot, Growth, Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Medical device

The global market for sports medicine devices has observed a robust expansion in recent years, with projections indicating a continued trajectory of growth.

Key Points: 
  • The global market for sports medicine devices has observed a robust expansion in recent years, with projections indicating a continued trajectory of growth.
  • The sector is forecasted to burgeon from $7.44 billion in 2023 to an estimable $8.06 billion in 2024.
  • As we look toward the future, the market is set to reach new heights, expected to achieve $11 billion by 2028, growing at a steady CAGR of 8.1%.
  • Innovation remains at the forefront of the sports medicine device market with leading companies at the helm of technological breakthroughs.

Triple-I: Dog-Related Injury Claim Payouts Hit $1.12 Billion in 2023

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Veterinary, Insurance, Pets, General Health, Health, Family, Professional Services, Consumer, Eating, Socialization, Personality, American Veterinary Medical Association, Walking, Biting, Education, Knowledge, Veterinarian, Dog, Safety, AVMA, Injury, Pain, Pet, Animal, State, Hunting

On a positive note, the average cost per claim decreased from $64,555 in 2022 to $58,545 in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • On a positive note, the average cost per claim decreased from $64,555 in 2022 to $58,545 in 2023.
  • “Education and training for owners and pets is key to keep everyone safe and healthy,” said Ruiz.
  • “It is important to recognize that any dog, including ones that are in the home, can bite or cause injury.
  • As we mark National Dog Bite Prevention Week, let's commit to increasing our understanding of the issue and taking proactive steps towards prevention.

NSBC Recognizes the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety with the 2024 Silver Schooner Award

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Organization, Silver, Knowledge, RBS, National Safe Boating Council, Accident, Council, Peg Phillips, Water, Injury, Shipbuilding

CLEARWATER, Fla., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC), a national catalyst for recreational boating safety, recognized the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety with the 2024 Silver Schooner Award, honoring those with significant contributions to the Council. CG-BSX was honored at the International Boating and Water Safety Summit in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 8, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • They were honored with a 2024 Silver Schooner Award at the International Boating and Water Safety Summit in Albuquerque, NM on April 8, 2024.
  • CLEARWATER, Fla., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC), a national catalyst for recreational boating safety, recognized the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety with the 2024 Silver Schooner Award, honoring those with significant contributions to the Council.
  • "At the NSBC, we are thankful for the vision and strategic insight of the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety."
  • The U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety encourages industry stakeholders to support the National Recreational Boating Safety Program (RBS Program).

LyondellBasell demonstrates progress toward industry leadership in 2023 sustainability report

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Carbon, Electricity, Recycling, LyondellBasell, Woman, Accident, Safety, Renewable energy, Injury

HOUSTON and ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today published its annual sustainability report titled, Everyday Sustainability.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON and ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today published its annual sustainability report titled, Everyday Sustainability.
  • As we progress toward establishing ourselves as an industry leader in sustainability, we have moved from unlocking possibilities to making everyday sustainability a reality," said Peter Vanacker, CEO of LyondellBasell.
  • "We are committed to disclosing our sustainability performance, providing transparency and demonstrating how we support everyday sustainability," said Vanacker.
  • For more information, read the 2023 LyondellBasell sustainability report, Everyday Sustainability here .