Civil rights and liberties

Cleveland Clinic Will Pay Over $21 Million to Resolve Civil and Criminal Allegations

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Trauma centers, Hospitals, Ohio, Civil rights and liberties, Common law, Qui tam, United States law, Writs, Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Cleveland Clinic, Akron, Ohio, AGHS

AKRON, Ohio, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Akron General Health System (AGHS), part of the Cleveland Clinic, paid $21.25 million to resolve a qui tam whistleblower case captioned United States ex rel.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Akron General Health System (AGHS), part of the Cleveland Clinic, paid $21.25 million to resolve a qui tam whistleblower case captioned United States ex rel.
  • Brouse had been terminated from her position after the Cleveland Clinic acquired Akron General.
  • In May 2021, AGHS, the U.S. Government, and relators agreed to the settlement revealed this week.
  • Akron General Health System part of the Cleveland Clinic, paid $21.25 million to resolve a qui tam whistleblower case.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces Investigation of Kanzhun Limited (BZ) on Behalf of Investors

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Legal, Professional services, Civil rights and liberties, Anti-corporate activism, Freedom of expression, Freedom of speech, Labour law, Whistleblower, Workplace bullying, Human rights, Articles

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (GPM), a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Kanzhun Limited (Kanzhun or the Company) (NASDAQ: BZ ) investors concerning the Companys possible violations of the federal securities laws.

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  • Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (GPM), a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Kanzhun Limited (Kanzhun or the Company) (NASDAQ: BZ ) investors concerning the Companys possible violations of the federal securities laws.
  • On this news, the Companys ADS price fell as much as 17% during intraday trading on July 6, 2021, thereby injuring investors.
  • Whistleblower Notice: Persons with non-public information regarding Kanzhun should consider their options to aid the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower Program.
  • Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP is a premier law firm representing investors and consumers in securities litigation and other complex class action litigation.

HAGENS BERMAN, NATIONAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Rocket Companies (RKT) Investors to Contact Firm’s Attorneys Now, Securities Fraud Case Filed, Investor Deadline Established

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Civil rights and liberties, Anti-corporate activism, Freedom of expression, Freedom of speech, Labour law, Whistleblower, Workplace bullying, Articles, Human rights, Steve Berman

Investors began to learn the truth, according to the complaint, on May 5, 2021 when Rocket and senior management announced the companys financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021.

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  • Investors began to learn the truth, according to the complaint, on May 5, 2021 when Rocket and senior management announced the companys financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021.
  • If you are a Rocket investor and have significant losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firms investigation, click here to discuss your legal rights with Hagens Berman .
  • Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Rocket should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program.
  • Hagens Berman is a national law firm with eight offices in eight cities around the country and over eighty attorneys.

AJC Applauds New York's Nassau, Suffolk Counties for Adopting IHRA Antisemitism Definition

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Antisemitism, New antisemitism, Freedom of speech, Working Definition of Antisemitism, International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, Racism, Civil rights and liberties, IHRA, American Jewish Committee, Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- American Jewish Committee (AJC) praised Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone for adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism.

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  • PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- American Jewish Committee (AJC) praised Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone for adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism.
  • "Critical to effectively fighting the hatred of Jews is understanding what antisemitism is, and the IHRA definition is the gold standard," said Arnie Herz, AJC Long Island President.
  • The IHRA Working Definition has been adopted by 31 countries, including the United States, and by several multilateral bodies, including the European Commission and Organization of American States.
  • Visit AJC.org/workingdefinition for more information on the IHRA Working Definition.

SEC Awards More Than $1 Million to Whistleblower

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Whistleblowing, Civil rights and liberties, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Articles, Anti-corporate activism, Freedom of expression, Freedom of speech, Labour law, Whistleblower, SEC Office of the Whistleblower

Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - June 24, 2021) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of more than $1 million to a whistleblower whose information and assistance led to multiple successful SEC enforcement actions.The whistleblower provided SEC staff with valuable information and ongoing assistance, which included participating in interviews with the staff.

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  • Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - June 24, 2021) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of more than $1 million to a whistleblower whose information and assistance led to multiple successful SEC enforcement actions.The whistleblower provided SEC staff with valuable information and ongoing assistance, which included participating in interviews with the staff.
  • "Today's whistleblower played a critical role in the SEC bringing these important enforcement actions,"said Emily Pasquinelli, Acting Chief of the SEC's Office of the Whistleblower.
  • "The whistleblower's information prompted the opening of the investigation, and their continued cooperation saved significant SEC staff time and resources."
  • Whistleblower awards can range from 10to 30%of the money collected when the monetary sanctions exceed $1 million.

National Survey Confirms Low Housing Supply and Lack of Affordable Housing Among Biggest Homebuying Challenges for Minorities and Americans Overall

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Housing in the United States, Civil rights and liberties, Urban decay, Social inequality

The survey also revealed that many people continue to not understand the down payment requirements to purchase a home.

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  • The survey also revealed that many people continue to not understand the down payment requirements to purchase a home.
  • Socioeconomic disparities such as lower income, lack of intergenerational wealth, limited savings, and the percentage of monthly income dedicated to housing costs were reported to make these challenges more acute.
  • The survey also specifically looked at these responses by race to better understand minorities' perceptions and challenges to homeownership.
  • Housing insecurity during the pandemic was also a significant concern among survey respondents, particularly for minorities.

SEC Issues Whistleblower Awards Totaling Nearly $5.3 Million

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Whistleblowing, Civil rights and liberties, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Anti-corporate activism, Freedom of expression, Freedom of speech, Labour law, Whistleblower, SEC Office of the Whistleblower

In the first order, the SEC awarded a whistleblower nearly $4 million for providing information that caused the SEC to open an investigation that led to a successful enforcement action.

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  • In the first order, the SEC awarded a whistleblower nearly $4 million for providing information that caused the SEC to open an investigation that led to a successful enforcement action.
  • The whistleblower provided extraordinary assistance, participating in hours of telephonic interviews and communicating dozens of times with investigative staff.
  • In the second order, the SEC awarded approximately $1.3 million to three individuals who provided information that prompted the opening of an investigation.
  • Whistleblower awards can range from 10 percent to 30 percent of the money collected when the monetary sanctions exceed $1 million.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a National Class Action Law Firm, Continues Investigation of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. (JRVR) on Behalf of Investors

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Civil rights and liberties, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Anti-corporate activism, Freedom of expression, Freedom of speech, Labour law, Whistleblower, Articles, Human rights, Jordan A. Thomas, SEC Office of the Whistleblower

LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (GPM), a national investor rights law firm, continues its investigation on behalf of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. (James River or the Company) (NASDAQ: JRVR ) investors concerning the Company and its officers possible violations of the federal securities laws.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (GPM), a national investor rights law firm, continues its investigation on behalf of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. (James River or the Company) (NASDAQ: JRVR ) investors concerning the Company and its officers possible violations of the federal securities laws.
  • On October 8, 2019, after the market closed, James River disclosed that it had delivered a notice of early cancellation of all policies issued to its largest customer, Rasier LLC.
  • Whistleblower Notice: Persons with non-public information regarding James River should consider their options to aid the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower Program.
  • Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP is a premier law firm representing investors and consumers in securities litigation and other complex class action litigation.

AJC Applauds Texas Bill Endorsing IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Antisemitism, New antisemitism, Freedom of speech, Working Definition of Antisemitism, International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, Racism, Civil rights and liberties, American Jewish Committee

AUSTIN, Texas, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee applauds Texas Governor Greg Abbott for signing today legislation (HB3257) establishing the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee applauds Texas Governor Greg Abbott for signing today legislation (HB3257) establishing the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission.
  • The bill references the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism, widely considered the premier description of what is antisemitism, and provides examples of hate targeting Jews.
  • "The use of the IHRA working definition of antisemitism to guide a state-mandated biennial study will help ensure Texas remains a leader in combating antisemitism," said Joel Schwitzer, Director of AJC Dallas.
  • Both AJC Texas regional directors thanked Senator Carol Alvarado, Rep. Craig Goldman and Rep. Phil King for their tireless leadership in shepherding the bill from introduction to passage.

SEC Awards Approximately $3 Million to Two Whistleblowers

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Civil rights and liberties, Articles, Anti-corporate activism, Freedom of expression, Freedom of speech, Labour law, Political terminology, Whistleblower, Human rights, Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, SEC Office of the Whistleblower

The whistleblowers separately and independently provided SEC staff with valuable information and ongoing assistance, which included participating in multiple interviews with the staff and providing helpful documents.

Key Points: 
  • The whistleblowers separately and independently provided SEC staff with valuable information and ongoing assistance, which included participating in multiple interviews with the staff and providing helpful documents.
  • Todays whistleblowers played an instrumental role in helping the SEC bring this important action, said Emily Pasquinelli, Acting Chief of the SECs Office of the Whistleblower.
  • The SEC has awarded approximately $932 million to 172 individuals since issuing its first award in 2012.
  • As set forth in the Dodd-Frank Act, the SEC protects the confidentiality of whistleblowers and does not disclose any information that could reveal a whistleblower's identity.