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Despite Court Ruling, California AB 979 Significantly Reduced the Number of All White Boardrooms, but Unsuccessful in Adding Latino Directorships

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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WASHINGTON, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) released research documenting the successes and failures of California law AB 979 in its California Boardroom Equity Report: A Review of California Public Company Board Composition by Ethnicity, Race, and Gender.

Key Points: 
  • As of December 31, 2021, AB 979 has been successful in reducing the number of all white boardrooms by more than 20%.
  • More than 85% of California company boards were in compliance with AB 979 on December 31, 2021, having at least one director from an underrepresented community.
  • Nearly 80% of California public company boards lack a Latino director, even though 39% of California's population is Latino.
  • Unlike their counterparts, Latino board seats increased less than 1%, from 2.1% to 3.0%, making the Latino community the most underrepresented in California boardrooms.

SUPPORTERS CONTINUE THE FIGHT FOR LAW REQUIRING WOMEN ON CORPORATE BOARDS DESPITE COURT DECISION

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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"The law recognizesthat women have been significantly discriminated against for decades as potential candidates for corporate boards of directors.

Key Points: 
  • "The law recognizesthat women have been significantly discriminated against for decades as potential candidates for corporate boards of directors.
  • According to researchby the nonprofit 50/50 Women on Boards ,the law has achieved impressive results.
  • Responding to the trial court judge's decision, Jackson said, "This decision is only a temporary setback for women on boards and represents just the first phase of a long fight ahead.
  • www.NAWBOCA.org
    50/50 Women on Boards (50/50WOB) is the leading nonprofit 501(c)3 education and advocacy campaign driving the movement toward gender balance and diversity on corporate boards.

OPEC Sued by Larry Klayman and Freedom Watch Over Alleged Price Fixing

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Larry Klayman and Freedom Watch, Inc. have filed an antitrust complaint against the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, commonly known as OPEC.

Key Points: 
  • PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Larry Klayman and Freedom Watch, Inc. have filed an antitrust complaint against the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, commonly known as OPEC.
  • See Freedom Watch v. OPEC, C.A.
  • "Today, Freedom Watch and I are taking real hard legal action to enjoin this illegal activity by the members of OPEC which is severely harming the American and world economies.
  • For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Asher at [email protected] .

Freedom Watch Founder Larry Klayman Says President Biden Rightfully Under Criminal Investigation by International Criminal Court in Connection with Afghan Drone Strike that Killed Seven Children and Others

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Nov. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Larry Klayman, the founder of Judicial Watch and now Freedom Watch, which he currently runs, was informed by the International Criminal Court ("ICC") that it is including in its ongoing investigation and criminal proceedings of crimes against humanity in Afghanistan, negligent homicide and manslaughter allegedly committed by President Joe Biden in ordering a drone strike that killed 10 innocent Afghan social workers, including seven of their young children, in the wake of the deaths of 13 American servicemen.

Key Points: 
  • THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Nov. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Larry Klayman, the founder of Judicial Watch and now Freedom Watch, which he currently runs, was informed by the International Criminal Court ("ICC") that it is including in its ongoing investigation and criminal proceedings of crimes against humanity in Afghanistan, negligent homicide and manslaughter allegedly committed by President Joe Biden in ordering a drone strike that killed 10 innocent Afghan social workers, including seven of their young children, in the wake of the deaths of 13 American servicemen.
  • "These crimes occurred after Biden had abandoned our troops and allies during the recent withdrawal," said Klayman.
  • The complaint filed by Freedom Watch against Biden and the response of the ICC's Office of the Prosecutor ( https://www.freedomwatchusa.org/pdf/211123-Letter%20from%20ICC%20Prosecu... ), speak for themselves, said Klayman.

Judicial Watch and Election Integrity Project California Both Work to Restore Voter Confidence Nationwide

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Monday, May 25, 2020
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Judicial Watch and Election Integrity Project California joined forces in 2017 to challenge the failure of election officials in Los Angeles and Sacramento to clean up Los Angeles County's voter rolls.

Key Points: 
  • Judicial Watch and Election Integrity Project California joined forces in 2017 to challenge the failure of election officials in Los Angeles and Sacramento to clean up Los Angeles County's voter rolls.
  • In this election year, Judicial Watch and Election Integrity Project California jointly call upon all nonpartisan organizations interested in promoting genuinely fair and honest elections to coordinate their efforts across the election process.
  • "Confidence in voter rolls is a civil rights issue," declared Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton.
  • Linda Paine, President of Election Integrity Project California, added, "Our Election Integrity Project recently served notice on the California Secretary of State for violations of the NationalVoter Registration Act, after identifying hundreds of thousands of registration irregularities.

Freedom Watch and Klayman File Class Action Suit vs. China Over COVID-19

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Thursday, March 19, 2020
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DALLAS, March 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today Larry Klayman, the founder of both Judicial Watch and now Freedom Watch and a former federal prosecutor, announced the filing of a class action complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas (20-cv-656) for damage caused by China related to the COVID-19 virus.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, March 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today Larry Klayman, the founder of both Judicial Watch and now Freedom Watch and a former federal prosecutor, announced the filing of a class action complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas (20-cv-656) for damage caused by China related to the COVID-19 virus.
  • PLEASE GO TO WWW.FREEDOMWATCHUSA.ORG AND JOIN AND/OR FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THIS CLASS ACTION.
  • Contact [email protected] .

Ryan Bundy Files Suit To Protect All Nevadans And Americans!

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018
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Incredibly,the U.S. Attorney's Office filed a notice to appeal this dismissal.

Key Points: 
  • Incredibly,the U.S. Attorney's Office filed a notice to appeal this dismissal.
  • Now Ryan Bundy is fighting back against federal overreach and corruption in the courts and seeking to not just protect the constitutional rights of the people of Clark County, where the Bundy Ranch is located, but all Nevadans and Americans.
  • The lawsuit which he filed today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia will be distributed at the press conference, which will be attended by Ryan and Cliven and other members of the Bundy family, as well as supporters.
  • Mr. Larry Klayman, the founder of Judicial Watch and now Freedom Watch and a former federal prosecutor, and who filed the suit with the Bundys in his private capacity, will also be present to speak.

Cliven Bundy Vows To Fight And Win Frivolous DOJ Appeal Of Dismissal Of Indictment In Standoff Trial In Las Vegas

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Friday, August 3, 2018
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Larry Klayman, legal counsel for Cliven Bundy, upon learning of the government's notice of appeal, issued a statement on behalf of Mr. Bundy.

Key Points: 
  • Larry Klayman, legal counsel for Cliven Bundy, upon learning of the government's notice of appeal, issued a statement on behalf of Mr. Bundy.
  • Klayman is the founder of both Judicial Watch and Freedom Watch and a former federal prosecutor.
  • He is a member of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit which will hear this appeal.
  • Mr. Klayman had this to say:
    "My client and friend Cliven Bundy is confident that the Ninth Circuit will affirm Judge Navarro's dismissal.