Civil rights and liberties

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Announces Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Credit Suisse Group AG

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Friday, May 14, 2021

Archegos Capital Management (\xe2\x80\x9cArchegos\xe2\x80\x9d) is a family office investment fund run by Sung Kook Hwang.

Key Points: 
  • Archegos Capital Management (\xe2\x80\x9cArchegos\xe2\x80\x9d) is a family office investment fund run by Sung Kook Hwang.
  • Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP is a driving force behind corporate governance reform, and has recovered billions of dollars on behalf of institutional and individual investors from the United States and around the world.
  • \xc2\xa0The firm represents investors, consumers and whistleblowers (private citizens who report fraudulent practices against the government and share in the recovery of government dollars).\xc2\xa0 The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP.
  • For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit www.ktmc.com .\nKessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP\n'

RMO INVESTORS ACT NOW: Contact HAGENS BERMAN, NATIONAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS, to Recover Losses Due to Alleged Securities Fraud

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

b'SAN FRANCISCO, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges Romeo Power, Inc. (NYSE: RMO) investors with significant losses to submit your losses now .

Key Points: 
  • b'SAN FRANCISCO, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges Romeo Power, Inc. (NYSE: RMO) investors with significant losses to submit your losses now .
  • The company repeatedly assured investors it had sufficient long-term contracts to supply enough battery cells even in the face of the tight supply.\nBut the truth emerged on Mar.
  • Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC.
  • The firm represents investors, whistleblowers, workers and consumers in complex litigation.\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0 More about the firm and its successes is located at hbsslaw.com .

SEC Awards Approximately $3.6 Million to Whistleblower

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

b"Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - May 12, 2021) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of approximately $3.6 million to a whistleblower whose information and assistance led to a successful SEC enforcement action.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe whistleblower brought valuable information to the attention of the SEC, causing it to open a new investigation into wrongdoing,\xe2\x80\x9d said Emily Pasquinelli, Acting Chief of the SEC\xe2\x80\x99s Office of the Whistleblower.\xc2\xa0 \xe2\x80\x9cThe whistleblower further assisted the SEC by providing ongoing assistance as the Commission\xe2\x80\x99s investigation progressed.\xc2\xa0 This award shows the significant help a whistleblower can provide by sharing information of potential violations of the federal securities laws with the Commission.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe SEC has awarded approximately $842 million to 157 individuals since issuing its first award in 2012.\xc2\xa0 All payments are made out of an investor protection fund established by Congress that is financed entirely through monetary sanctions paid to the SEC by securities law violators.

Key Points: 
  • b"Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - May 12, 2021) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of approximately $3.6 million to a whistleblower whose information and assistance led to a successful SEC enforcement action.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe whistleblower brought valuable information to the attention of the SEC, causing it to open a new investigation into wrongdoing,\xe2\x80\x9d said Emily Pasquinelli, Acting Chief of the SEC\xe2\x80\x99s Office of the Whistleblower.\xc2\xa0 \xe2\x80\x9cThe whistleblower further assisted the SEC by providing ongoing assistance as the Commission\xe2\x80\x99s investigation progressed.\xc2\xa0 This award shows the significant help a whistleblower can provide by sharing information of potential violations of the federal securities laws with the Commission.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe SEC has awarded approximately $842 million to 157 individuals since issuing its first award in 2012.\xc2\xa0 All payments are made out of an investor protection fund established by Congress that is financed entirely through monetary sanctions paid to the SEC by securities law violators.
  • \xc2\xa0No money has been taken or withheld from harmed investors to pay whistleblower awards.\xc2\xa0 Whistleblowers may be eligible for an award when they voluntarily provide the SEC with original, timely, and credible information that leads to a successful enforcement action.
  • \xc2\xa0Whistleblower awards can range from 10 percent to 30 percent of the money collected when the monetary sanctions exceed $1 million.\nAs 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.\nFor more information about the whistleblower program and how to report a tip, visit www.sec.gov/whistleblower .\n"

OAIC welcomes additional funding for data protection and FOI

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

b'The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes additional funding for privacy and access to information functions announced in the 2021-22 Federal Budget.\nAs part of the Australian Government\xe2\x80\x99s Digital Economy Strategy, the OAIC will receive an additional $1.454 million a year over the next two years to support the expansion of the Consumer Data Right.\nThe OAIC co-regulates the Consumer Data Right and oversees privacy protections within the system, which is designed to give consumers greater choice and control over their data.\nThe Budget also funds the OAIC to oversee privacy protections within the My Health Record system, which is being enhanced as part of the Digital Economy Strategy.\nThis funding of $2.070 million a year over the next two years replaces the OAIC\xe2\x80\x99s previous Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian Digital Health Agency, which provided funding of $2.070 million in 2020-21.\nThe Budget also allocates $1 million a year to assist with freedom of information (FOI) functions within the OAIC, including the appointment of an FOI Commissioner.\nThis follows a significant increase in applications for Information Commissioner (IC) review of FOI decisions by agencies and ministers over recent years.\nAustralian Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner Angelene Falk said the additional resources would assist with managing the rise in incoming FOI work and increasing privacy regulatory work.\n\xe2\x80\x9cI welcome the additional funding announced in the Budget for the OAIC\xe2\x80\x99s work across privacy and access to information,\xe2\x80\x9d Commissioner Falk said.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThis will allow the OAIC to continue our efforts to ensure the protection of Australians\xe2\x80\x99 CDR data, which is critical in the growing digital economy.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe will continue to oversee the privacy protections of the My Health Records system, provide advice on its expansion and audit privacy protections within the system.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe additional resources allocated to our FOI functions, including the appointment of an FOI Commissioner, will also assist the OAIC\xe2\x80\x99s work to uphold Australians\xe2\x80\x99 right of access to government documents.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe number of IC review applications received by the OAIC increased by 109% between 2015-16 and 2019-20.

Key Points: 
  • b'The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) welcomes additional funding for privacy and access to information functions announced in the 2021-22 Federal Budget.\nAs part of the Australian Government\xe2\x80\x99s Digital Economy Strategy, the OAIC will receive an additional $1.454 million a year over the next two years to support the expansion of the Consumer Data Right.\nThe OAIC co-regulates the Consumer Data Right and oversees privacy protections within the system, which is designed to give consumers greater choice and control over their data.\nThe Budget also funds the OAIC to oversee privacy protections within the My Health Record system, which is being enhanced as part of the Digital Economy Strategy.\nThis funding of $2.070 million a year over the next two years replaces the OAIC\xe2\x80\x99s previous Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian Digital Health Agency, which provided funding of $2.070 million in 2020-21.\nThe Budget also allocates $1 million a year to assist with freedom of information (FOI) functions within the OAIC, including the appointment of an FOI Commissioner.\nThis follows a significant increase in applications for Information Commissioner (IC) review of FOI decisions by agencies and ministers over recent years.\nAustralian Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner Angelene Falk said the additional resources would assist with managing the rise in incoming FOI work and increasing privacy regulatory work.\n\xe2\x80\x9cI welcome the additional funding announced in the Budget for the OAIC\xe2\x80\x99s work across privacy and access to information,\xe2\x80\x9d Commissioner Falk said.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThis will allow the OAIC to continue our efforts to ensure the protection of Australians\xe2\x80\x99 CDR data, which is critical in the growing digital economy.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe will continue to oversee the privacy protections of the My Health Records system, provide advice on its expansion and audit privacy protections within the system.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe additional resources allocated to our FOI functions, including the appointment of an FOI Commissioner, will also assist the OAIC\xe2\x80\x99s work to uphold Australians\xe2\x80\x99 right of access to government documents.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe number of IC review applications received by the OAIC increased by 109% between 2015-16 and 2019-20.
  • Over the same period, the OAIC increased the number of reviews finalised by 83%, through implementing a range of case management and efficiency measures.\n'

HAGENS BERMAN, NATIONAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages PureCycle Technologies (PCT) Investors to Contact Firm’s Attorneys Now, Securities Fraud Case Pending

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

b'SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCT) investors with significant losses to submit your losses now .

Key Points: 
  • b'SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCT) investors with significant losses to submit your losses now .
  • Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC.
  • For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected] .\nHagens Berman is a national law firm with eight offices in eight cities around the country and over eighty attorneys.
  • The firm represents investors, whistleblowers, workers and consumers in complex litigation.\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0 More about the firm and its successes is located at hbsslaw.com .

ATER INVESTOR ALERT: HAGENS BERMAN, National Trial Attorneys, Encourages Aterian (ATER) Investors with Losses to Contact Its Attorneys Now, Firm Investigating Possible Securities Law Violations

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

b'SAN FRANCISCO, May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges Aterian, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATER) f/k/a Mohawk Group Holdings (MWK) investors with significant losses to submit your losses now .

Key Points: 
  • b'SAN FRANCISCO, May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges Aterian, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATER) f/k/a Mohawk Group Holdings (MWK) investors with significant losses to submit your losses now .
  • Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC.
  • For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected] .\nHagens Berman is a national law firm with eight offices in eight cities around the country and over eighty attorneys.
  • The firm represents investors, whistleblowers, workers and consumers in complex litigation.\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0 More about the firm and its successes is located at hbsslaw.com .

SEC Awards $22 Million to Two Whistleblowers

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Monday, May 10, 2021

b'Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - May 10, 2021) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced awards totaling approximately $22 million to two whistleblowers whose information and assistance were of crucial importance to successful SEC enforcement actions brought against a financial services firm.\nThe first whistleblower received an award of $18 million, while the second whistleblower received a $4 million award.

Key Points: 
  • b'Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - May 10, 2021) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced awards totaling approximately $22 million to two whistleblowers whose information and assistance were of crucial importance to successful SEC enforcement actions brought against a financial services firm.\nThe first whistleblower received an award of $18 million, while the second whistleblower received a $4 million award.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThe reporting of credible information by these whistleblowers and their subsequent cooperation with the staff\xe2\x80\x99s investigation allowed the Commission to better understand complex transactions related to the matters under investigation.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe SEC has awarded approximately $838 million to 156 individuals since issuing its first award in 2012.
  • No money has been taken or withheld from harmed investors to pay whistleblower awards.
  • Whistleblowers may be eligible for an award when they voluntarily provide the SEC with original, timely, and credible information that leads to a successful enforcement action.

CLASS ACTION ALERT: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Announces Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Emergent BioSolutions Inc.

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Monday, May 10, 2021

For additional information or to learn how to participate in this litigation please contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP: James Maro, Esq.

Key Points: 
  • For additional information or to learn how to participate in this litigation please contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP: James Maro, Esq.
  • Under the agreement, valued at $480 million for the first two years, Emergent would begin manufacturing J&J\xe2\x80\x99s COVID-19 vaccine in 2021 at Emergent\xe2\x80\x99s manufacturing facility in Baltimore.
  • \xc2\xa0The firm represents investors, consumers and whistleblowers (private citizens who report fraudulent practices against the government and share in the recovery of government dollars).\xc2\xa0 The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP.
  • For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit www.ktmc.com .\nKessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP\n'

Important Investor Reminder: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Credit Suisse Group AG Investors of Deadline in Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

Archegos Capital Management (\xe2\x80\x9cArchegos\xe2\x80\x9d) is a family office investment fund run by Sung Kook Hwang.

Key Points: 
  • Archegos Capital Management (\xe2\x80\x9cArchegos\xe2\x80\x9d) is a family office investment fund run by Sung Kook Hwang.
  • Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP is a driving force behind corporate governance reform, and has recovered billions of dollars on behalf of institutional and individual investors from the United States and around the world.
  • \xc2\xa0The firm represents investors, consumers and whistleblowers (private citizens who report fraudulent practices against the government and share in the recovery of government dollars).\xc2\xa0 The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP.
  • For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit www.ktmc.com .\nKessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP\n'

HAGENS BERMAN, NATIONAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages PureCycle Technologies (PCT) Investors to Contact Firm’s Attorneys Now, Investigating Possible Securities Law Violations

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

b'SAN FRANCISCO, May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCT) investors with significant losses to submit your losses now .

Key Points: 
  • b'SAN FRANCISCO, May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCT) investors with significant losses to submit your losses now .
  • Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC.
  • For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected] .\nHagens Berman is a national law firm with eight offices in eight cities around the country and over eighty attorneys.
  • The firm represents investors, whistleblowers, workers and consumers in complex litigation.\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0 More about the firm and its successes is located at hbsslaw.com .