Senate

Coalition of Consumer and Senior Groups Urges Governor Newsom to Veto SB 263

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Friday, February 23, 2024

SB 263 Harms Consumers and Undermines Vital Regulations

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  • Sacramento, California--(Newsfile Corp. - February 23, 2024) - A coalition of consumer and senior groups has sent a letter urging Governor Gavin Newsom to veto SB 263.
  • Senator Bill Dodd's (D - Napa) Senate Bill 263, sponsored by the California Department of Insurance (CDI), has passed in both the Assembly and Senate without the implementation of key amendments proposed by consumer protection and senior groups.
  • "We urge Governor Newsom to veto SB 263 because our coalition believes that no bill at all would be better than SB 263 in its current form."
  • The coalition of consumer and senior groups that signed the letter includes:

LIS Technologies Inc. Strengthens its Technical Team with the Addition of Randall L. Beatty, Ph.D. as its Director for Regulatory Affairs

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Ambassador to Russia and distinguished research and development staff member in the Nuclear Security and Isotope Technology Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, as its Director for Regulatory Affairs.

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  • Ambassador to Russia and distinguished research and development staff member in the Nuclear Security and Isotope Technology Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, as its Director for Regulatory Affairs.
  • “The United States has shown a strong interest in finding safe, domestic energy solutions,” said Randall L. Beatty, Ph.D., Director for Regulatory Affairs for LIS Technologies Inc. “Nuclear energy presents a promising option to meet this demand.
  • Figure 1 - LIS Technologies Inc. Appoints Randall L. Beatty, Ph.D., as its Director for Regulatory Affairs.
  • He was also a senior diplomatic officer in Moscow Russia and the Deputy Executive Director for the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC).

STRATA Skin Sciences Announces Initiative to Expand Treatment Coverage

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The Company is leveraging its extensive patient database and engaging in targeted governmental relations efforts, this initiative focuses on broadening Current Procedural Terminology (“CPT”) code coverage to increase patient access to advanced treatments and enable higher provider reimbursement rates.

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  • The Company is leveraging its extensive patient database and engaging in targeted governmental relations efforts, this initiative focuses on broadening Current Procedural Terminology (“CPT”) code coverage to increase patient access to advanced treatments and enable higher provider reimbursement rates.
  • “Our focus extends beyond merely seeking expanded insurance coverage; we're advocating for the enhancement of patient quality of life and ensuring access to essential dermatologic treatments," stated Dr. Dolev Rafaeli, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of STRATA.
  • Over the past two months, as part of this advocacy initiative STRATA has sent over 1,000 legislative support letters to congressional and senate delegates on behalf of its patients.
  • Phototherapy has been the cornerstone of therapy for decades and remains an indispensable part of current therapy.

New NCLA Lawsuit Exposes Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s Star Chamber Proceedings

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

NCLA’s client, John Doe (a pseudonym used to protect his anonymity), asks the Court to stop these disciplinary proceedings and declare them unconstitutional.

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  • NCLA’s client, John Doe (a pseudonym used to protect his anonymity), asks the Court to stop these disciplinary proceedings and declare them unconstitutional.
  • NCLA is pleased to partner with Tom Potter in the Nashville office of Burr & Forman LLP on this important matter of first impression.
  • After years of intrusive investigation, PCAOB can impose punishing sanctions against individual accountants and accounting firms in its regulatory ambit.
  • The Board’s disciplinary proceedings deprive John Doe of his right to a jury trial, violating the Sixth and Seventh Amendments.

LIVE NATION ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of Live Nation have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.

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  • Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of Live Nation have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.
  • On November 18, 2022, The New York Times reported that the DOJ had opened an antitrust investigation into Ticketmaster and Live Nation after the ticketing platform’s systems crashed during a highly-anticipated presale for Taylor Swift tickets.
  • The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects.
  • There is no cost or obligation to you.

DAV recognizes exceptional veterans advocates

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Washington, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAV ( Disabled American Veterans ) announced the names of eight dedicated veterans advocates being honored for their outstanding efforts and achievements on behalf of the men and women who served.

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  • Washington, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAV ( Disabled American Veterans ) announced the names of eight dedicated veterans advocates being honored for their outstanding efforts and achievements on behalf of the men and women who served.
  • Federal executives, senators, representatives, congressional staffers and other veterans advocates are eligible for this recognition, which spotlights commitment and excellence in service to veterans, their families and their survivors.
  • DAV greatly appreciates his staunch advocacy efforts for rural veterans, tribal veterans and veterans’ families, and it salutes his leadership during the 117th Congress on the Veterans’ Emergency Care Claims Parity Act.
  • Lourdes Tiglao, director, Center for Women Veterans, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, for her dedication and commitment to the women veterans community, which deserves our deepest gratitude and admiration.

Prison Fellowship’s Statement on Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings Regarding the Conditions for Prisoners in the Federal Bureau of Prisons

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Following this hearing, the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism will take up the related issue of the national correctional staffing crisis.

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  • Following this hearing, the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism will take up the related issue of the national correctional staffing crisis.
  • These hearings follow a devastating report by the Department of Justice Inspector General on 344 deaths of men and women incarcerated in the Federal Bureau of Prisons over an eight-year period.
  • “A sentence in federal prison should be a just penalty, not a disposal of humanity.
  • “Prison Fellowship applauds the Senate Judiciary Committee for taking up these pressing issues of safety for men and women who live or work in prison.

Sleep experts call for end of seasonal time changes ahead of ’springing forward‘

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Monday, February 26, 2024

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine urges policymakers to prioritize the well-being of individuals by abolishing seasonal time changes in favor of permanent standard time.

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  • The American Academy of Sleep Medicine urges policymakers to prioritize the well-being of individuals by abolishing seasonal time changes in favor of permanent standard time.
  • The AASM is joined by members of the Coalition for Permanent Standard Time in this effort to "ditch daylight saving time” and restore permanent standard time.
  • Set clocks ahead one hour in the early evening on March 9 and then go to sleep at your normal bedtime that evening.
  • For more information about daylight saving time and to find additional resources from the AASM about sleep disorders, treatments and sleep health, visit SleepEducation.org .

Pace-O-Matic Congratulates Casino Industry on Record Profits

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Friday, February 23, 2024

The U.S. casino industry recently reported a record $66.5 billion in winnings for 2023.

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  • The U.S. casino industry recently reported a record $66.5 billion in winnings for 2023.
  • While casino reps curiously blame skill games for “losses”, in 2023, Pennsylvania casinos brought in a record $5.7 billion in revenue from gambling.
  • "It's not every day you see such record profits.
  • "The casino industry continues to attack skill games for loss of revenue, yet these losses don’t seem to appear in any of their reporting.

United States Mint Opens Sales for 2024 Greatest Generation Commemorative Coins on February 29

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Introductory sales prices are in effect until March 29, 2024, at 3:00 pm EST, after which regular pricing will take effect.

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  • Introductory sales prices are in effect until March 29, 2024, at 3:00 pm EST, after which regular pricing will take effect.
  • The Honorable Ventris C. Gibson, Director of the Mint, signed 250 Certificates of Authenticity (COAs) for the 2024 Greatest Generation Three-Coin Proof Set (24CG).
  • “These coins honor the unwavering commitment, achievements, and sacrifices of all Americans who served during World War II,” said Director Gibson.
  • “The Greatest Generation Commemorative Coins serve as a heartfelt tribute to our World War II heroes and commemorate the 20th anniversary of the dedication of the remarkable World War II Memorial.