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Katie Ledecky, Olympic Champion Swimmer, Signs With Leading Authorities for Exclusive Speaking Representation

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading Authorities is pleased to announce its exclusive representation of 10-time Olympic medalist and 15-time World Champion medalist swimmer Katie Ledecky for speaking engagements.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading Authorities is pleased to announce its exclusive representation of 10-time Olympic medalist and 15-time World Champion medalist swimmer Katie Ledecky for speaking engagements.
  • "This is an amazing opportunity to hear directly from one of the most successful athletes of all time," said Matt Jones, president and CEO of Leading Authorities.
  • "Katie Ledecky is the ultimate winner and the insights she shares on peak performance and achieving goals are highly sought after by our clients."
  • And our full-service event production company LAI Live designs, produces, and manages events of all formats to create memorable and engaging experiences.

Pan-American Life Insurance Group Announces Retirement of Carlos Mickan, Vice Chairman of the Board and Head of Finance and Administration, and Forthcoming Organizational Changes

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG), a leading provider of life, accident and health insurance throughout the Americas, today announced forthcoming changes to the companys executive leadership team and organizational structure.

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  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG), a leading provider of life, accident and health insurance throughout the Americas, today announced forthcoming changes to the companys executive leadership team and organizational structure.
  • Carlos Mickan, Vice Chairman of the Board, Head of Finance and Administration will be retiring from his role at the close of 2021 after many years of distinguished service.
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group is a leading provider of life, accident and health insurance throughout the Americas that has been delivering trusted financial security since 1911.
  • For more information, visit the Pan-American Life Web site at palig.com , follow us on Twitter @PanAmericanLife , and connect with us on LinkedIn at Pan-American Life Insurance Group .

The Will to See: A Conversation With Bernard-Henri Lévy

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Friday, October 22, 2021
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Lvy will engage with the press on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Hyatt Regency, 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington DC, starting at 3:30 p.m.

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  • Lvy will engage with the press on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Hyatt Regency, 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington DC, starting at 3:30 p.m.
  • The event also will run live via Zoom (ID: 922 2530 5522 Passcode: BHL@DC27th) and YouTube ( https://youtu.be/qqKPinJ5Pio ).
  • His talk is hosted by The International Committee On Nigeria (ICON) and the International Religious Freedom Roundtable (IRF-RT).
  • Lvy, French philosopher, filmmaker, and activist, will brief reporters on the release of his film and book, The Will to See, and take questions.

WoodWorks Releases U.S. Mass Timber Construction Manual

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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The mass timber family of products includes cross-laminated timber (CLT), nail-laminated timber (NLT), dowel-laminated timber (DLT), and glue-laminated timber (glulam or GLT).

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  • The mass timber family of products includes cross-laminated timber (CLT), nail-laminated timber (NLT), dowel-laminated timber (DLT), and glue-laminated timber (glulam or GLT).
  • While intended primarily for GCs and installers, the U.S. Mass Timber Construction Manual is a resource for anyone interested in the construction of buildings using these materials.
  • Mass timber draws installation techniques from other construction types, so people with concrete, precast, tilt-up, and structural steel experience can readily adapt to a mass timber system.
  • WoodWorks' Mass Timber Construction Management Program includes two distinct elements:
    Project management curriculum is offered by WoodWorks for individuals who estimate, procure, and manage new commercial and multi-family construction projects in the U.S. To engage across the spectrum of the project management career track, WoodWorks recently partnered with Michigan State University's School of Planning, Design and Construction to provide hands-on mass timber experience and educational resources to the next generation of GC project managers.

READOUT: SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman Joins First Lady Dr. Jill Biden in Visit to Kansas City, Kansas

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Friday, October 15, 2021
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KANSAS CITY, Kan., Oct. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), joined First Lady Dr. Jill Biden during her visit to Kansas City, Kansas, on Tuesday, October 12, to highlight the Build Back Better agenda and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Kan., Oct. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), joined First Lady Dr. Jill Biden during her visit to Kansas City, Kansas, on Tuesday, October 12, to highlight the Build Back Better agenda and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
  • Through the various programs and initiatives, the SBA continues to work to equitably deliver relief to those impacted most by the pandemic.
  • In Kansas alone, SBA has delivered over $10 billion in relief to small businesses in need.
  • "It was a pleasure to join First Lady Biden in Kansas City today to honor Hispanic Heritage Month and to hear so many inspiring stories of resilience and success.

Government Marketing University Announces All Virtual GAIN 2021 Conference

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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Washington, DC, Oct. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Government Marketing University (GMarkU) announced today their program for the annual GAIN 2021 conference.

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  • Washington, DC, Oct. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Government Marketing University (GMarkU) announced today their program for the annual GAIN 2021 conference.
  • This years theme Its all about the Government Marketer will ensure that GAIN attendees (GAINers) will be In the Know when it comes to the latest government marketing tips and techniques.
  • GAIN 2021 will bring government marketing professionals together with subject matter experts, government officials and their peers in a self-paced virtual setting.
  • Were a community, said Stephanie Geiger, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of Government Marketing University, and the host of the GAIN event.

Marten Law Adds Washington D.C., Boston Offices

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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Marten Law is pleased to announce its expansion to the East Coast, with the addition of James Pollack in Boston, MA, and Jack Lyman in Washington, D.C.

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  • Marten Law is pleased to announce its expansion to the East Coast, with the addition of James Pollack in Boston, MA, and Jack Lyman in Washington, D.C.
  • He was a law clerk for Justice Walter L. Carpeneti of the Alaska Supreme Court, and earned his J.D.
  • Prior to joining Marten Law, James clerked for Chief Judge Brian M. Morris of the United States District Court, District of Montana in Great Falls, MT.
  • at Harvard Law School while also earning an MPP from the John F. Kennedy School of Government.

Reid Collins Announces $300 Million Settlement in Renren Derivative Litigation Benefitting Minority Shareholders

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Friday, October 8, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Litigation powerhouse Reid Collins & Tsai LLP today announced the terms of a direct pay cash settlement totaling at least $300 million and resolving the In re Renren, Inc.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Litigation powerhouse Reid Collins & Tsai LLP today announced the terms of a direct pay cash settlement totaling at least $300 million and resolving the In re Renren, Inc.
  • (The aggregate cash payment to Renren's minority shareholders and ADS holders may exceed $300 million depending on the final determination of the number of shares and ADSs held by non-Defendants).
  • Reid Collins Founding Partner William T. Reid, IV on the resolution of the Renren litigation: "This is an extraordinary result by any measure.
  • Yet indeed, from the vantage point of minority shareholders, we have recovered more for them in this direct pay settlement than the damage claim we set forth in the complaint.

Pivotal Analytics Announces $10.2 Million Series A Funding Round

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pivotal Analytics , the creator of strategic healthcare analytics solution Pivotal, announced it completed a $10.2 millionSeries A funding round.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pivotal Analytics , the creator of strategic healthcare analytics solution Pivotal, announced it completed a $10.2 millionSeries A funding round.
  • By combining deep healthcare knowledge, top-tier data sets, and a powerful analytics engine, Pivotal translates raw, objective data into meaningful information that fuels any healthcare system planning scenario.
  • "It's extremely validating to have industry leaders recognize the value of our platform," said Carl Davis, CEO and Co-Founder of Pivotal Analytics.
  • "In addition, we can't emphasize enough how important it is to us that Pivotal customers were major contributors to this round," said Fady Barmada, President and co-founder of Pivotal Analytics.

American Primary Aluminum Association Strongly Supports the Continuation of the Section 232 Aluminum Program

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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Washington, D.C., Oct. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Primary Aluminum Association (APAA), whose members represent the vast majority of U.S. primary aluminum production and employ thousands of American aluminum workers, strongly favor the continuation of the Section 232 aluminum program.

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  • Washington, D.C., Oct. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Primary Aluminum Association (APAA), whose members represent the vast majority of U.S. primary aluminum production and employ thousands of American aluminum workers, strongly favor the continuation of the Section 232 aluminum program.
  • Contrary to claims made by associations representing foreign producers, the domestic primary aluminum industry supports a well-crafted tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for the European Union to preserve the effectiveness of the Section 232 program.
  • These common-sense tariffs saved the American primary aluminum industry and are allowing the domestic industry to rebuild, which is critical to U.S. national and economic security.
  • About the American Primary Aluminum Association:
    The American Primary Aluminum Association advances the interests of Americas primary aluminum industry and its workers through the Aluminum Now campaign.